A situation I was in caused the death of another. Can I still be baptized?
Question Gramps. I was involved in a situation that brought about the death of another person. Will I be able to be baptized still? What will I have to do to atone for this sin? Heather Answer Heather, The gospel of Jesus Christ allows us...
Are multiple wives buried next to their husband?
Question Gramps, Are multiple wives buried beside their husband like in the case of Brigham Young who had many wives? I just recently thought about this and was curious. Toni Answer Toni, Burial arrangements are left in the hands of the...
Is there a line between faith and blind obedience?
Question Gramps, Could you have the faith Heber C. Kimball had? First he was asked to share his wife with Joseph Smith. He agrees only to be told it was a test of faith. Then after passing that test he is asked to give his 14 year old daughter up to marry...
My husband has no testimony of tithing. What does that mean for us eternally?
Question Gramps, If we are married in the temple and have a family what happens if one party has doubts? My husband has been a member for years. He obeys all the commandments bar one, tithing. For years he paid faithfully out of obedience. He has never...
Why can’t our hymns have more of a beat or rhythm?
Question Gramps, I love following the beat or rhythm to a song (without improper words). What I don't understand is why does the hymn song book not have the beats that we enjoy? It's all too quiet except for the song "Called to Serve." Someone once told me...
How can I accept someone with a past?
Question Dear Gramps, Hi. I just recently returned from my mission. I have this girl which is a good friend of mine and is a member of the Church. I really like her and I'm comfortable with her. Recently she told me that she had committed immorality when I...
Why does the LDS church believe in Joseph Smith?
Question Gramps, Why does the LDS church believe in Joseph Smith? Marisha Answer Hi Marisha, Forgive me if I am misunderstanding your question, but, you seem to be asking if members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints worship Joseph...
How much fasting is enough to receive blessings?
Question Dear Gramps, I’ve got a question about f. I can see putting forth the effort to fast and all of the pain and suffering that goes along with it in order to obtain a blessing. Sort of like a sacrifice we make for the blessing. But what if the blessing is...
Did Joseph Smith prophesy that Christ would appear in his lifetime?
Question Gramps, I have a friend at work who is bright and inquisitive. He is a Protestant who has studied the LDS Church extensively. He has one major stumbling block. He says Joseph Smith is a false prophet because he prophesied that the Savior would return...
Why do we need to follow the Ten Commandments?
Question Gramps, Why do we have to follow the Ten Commandments if the atonement covers everything? Why is repenting the only thing we have to do in order to get back home? Is there a parable, an example or any talks from church leaders about this situation? ...
