What was Joseph and Emma’s Relationship Like After Polygamy?
Question Gramps, I hope you can help me. I am a member of the church with a strong testimony and have recently read some stuff about Joseph Smith and have felt very bad since reading it. I read that when he first started practicing polygamy he hid it from Emma....
Forgiveness and no contact afterwards
A friend told me years ago that two apostles got into a verbal fight and went their separate ways (acts 15:30-31). I'm sure they have forgiven each other and both serve the Lord but in different ways. I have struggled for years to forgive someone and I still can't be...
Does each temple have a Holy of Holies?
Question Gramps Is there a room in the top of each temple for the Prophet to go to communicate with Heavenly Father and his Son? John Answer John, The term Holy of Holies comes from the Old Testament. In the ancient tabernacle built...
Fit in Heaven
Dear Gramps, It seems that many Mormons choose food as their drug/alcohol. While I know all things will be restored to their proper frame, is there any revelation about being physically fit in heaven? Thanks for the help. Eric ______________ Eric, your observation on...
Can you tell me about the bear and the lion prophecy by Joseph Smith?
Question Gramps, N.B. Lundwall refered to a prophecy by Joseph Smith concerning a sign of the times when the bear would put its paw upon the head of the lion. Do you have any information on this Gramps? Thanks. Reid Answer Dear Reid, An 1890 issue of the...
Understanding forgiveness
I suffered from rape/molestation as a child and was told by my mother that "that’s the way guys are." My mother wasn’t mentally capable of helping me as her abuse was suppressed as well. I spoke to my grandmother and she told me that my grandfather used to beat and...
Can Satan mimic peace?
I once heard that Satan cannot present himself in the form of a Dove (because the Dove is the symbol of peace/spirit). I was wondering if he could/couldn't also mimic peace? If I remember correctly it is because Satan is so wrapped up in chaos that he couldn't so much...
Tattoos and sports injuries
I have heard that we shouldn't get tattoos because our body's are temples and we should defile our temple. Could playing a sport where serious injury is very likely result in "defiling" our temple? I played football in high school and tore my knee to shreds. Its never...
Why is it okay to have an abortion due to rape or incest?
Question Dear Gramps, I was wondering, why does the Church say it is okay to abort a child that is the 'product', if I may, of rape or incest? Isn't that baby still a human, with every right to life that we do? I ask this for a better understanding, not to try...
Lifespan of Mankind
I read somewhere that since Moses died at 120 years of age that is the longest anyone can live. Is there any scriptural or writings of general authorities that would substantiate this? Charles _______________ Charles, In relation to Moses death, there is no scriptural...
