Infinite Atonement and Murder
Dear Gramps, We are told that Christ's redeeming atonement was infinite, and specifically, that He descended "below all things". If this is true, then why isn't murder covered by His atonement? How can it be called an infinite and universal atonement when murder is...
Reformation or Restoration?
Gramps, I love you always, however in the dictionary both words "Reformation" and "Restoration" almost explains the same meanings? Could you please elaborate? How do I explain this to my families and friends? LDS-Vegas ______________ LDS-Vegas, The minute nuance...
Age of Accountability
I understand that those who died before reaching the age of accountability will automatically be exalted. They were very righteous and too pure. Since about 80% of HF children are in that category does that mean the rest of us were the dregs of those who came to...
Does the Church go too far regarding modesty?
Question Gramps, I just read your response to the mother about short skirts and modesty. Modesty is a matter of attitude. A girl can be dressed from neck to floor in a loose fitting gunny sack and still be immodest. The church is now airbrushing sleeves onto...
Geneology
Our bishop has asked everyone in the ward to print and turn in a 5-generation pedigree chart by the end of the year. I'm sure trying to encourage genealogy work. I just received a 30 minute lecture from my son about identity theft and how giving out this information -...
Bishops and their roles
The bishop in our ward told our children that he was inspired to tell them that the second coming would happen in their lifetime. Although sometimes I think he is right I do not believe he has the authority to tell something that even the angels do not know. My child...
Forgiveness
Dear Gramps, (for a friend) Many years ago, I was married in the temple and we had two little boys born in the covenant. After 7 years of marriage, my husband died. I was very hurt and mad at God and took off my garments. I am trying to come back now and I know that...
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...
