Pre-Mortal Spirits
How old is the pre-mortal spirit? I have the impression that we are about 2 1/2 billion years in the making. Leland ____________ Leland, When we contemplate the age of our spirits some of our leaders have postulated a similar age you have provided. Elder WW Phelps...
Anime and Nudity
Gramps, I have a question regarding depictions of nudity in Japanese anime and a gospel perspective on it. I'm told in Japanese culture, that nudity in anime often signifies Japanese animesome supernatural happening or some other pseudoscientific event that signifies...
Earthbound Spirits
Two times now people have told me that earthbound spirits,family, etc. are attached to me, as to say living on me or in my energy. Don't all spirits go right to God? Have some goodly spirits remained here and attached and not crossed over the veil? Thank you. I am...
Hebrew and Greek Scholars
Are there any Hebrew and Biblical Greek Scholars in the Mormon church today? I know that Joseph Smith was really into studying Hebrew to get to know the Bible better. Sara ______________ Sara, You’ll be pleased to know that we’ve had several well-versed biblical...
What are the responsibilities and blessings of the Tribe of Manasseh?
Question Gramps, We really love your site and have been a subscriber for years. Thank you for the kind service you render to those of us seeking answers. My question...My husband, (I am his second wife) has several children in the tribe of Ephraim. He has one...
Patriarchal Blessing Invalid?
When I got my patriarchal blessing several years ago, I was not worthy. I deliberately lied during the interview. I have since confessed and have been working to correct my behavior (struggles with pornography and masturbation) and have made some progress in the year...
Married wrong man?
Hi, I was very much in love with a non-member before I married my husband. This non-member was everything a Mormon man should be. My patriarchal blessing is unusually detailed about the person I should marry, even stating I would be in love with this man. I still...
How do I move on if the person I have hurt is unwilling to forgive me?
Question Gramps, I wronged a family member and hurt him/her deeply. I have talked to this person who says he/she is not ready to talk about it or forgive. I apologized many times and offered whatever assistance I could give to help this person heal. We associate with...
Can you clarify fasting and annointing found in the scriptures?
Question Gramps, Hello I do appreciate what you have accomplished with this site. I read your column everyday. I was looking at Christ's sermons in Matthew and in 3rd Nephi. My question is...where it says but thou when thou fastest anoint thy head and wash thy face....
What is God’s glory?
Question Gramps, What is God's "glory?" I don't mean metaphorically or allegorically. I've heard from many sources and over the years I've spent in seminary, church and a couple institute classes, I've come to think of God's "glory" being an energy that...
