What happened to Joseph the Carpenter?
Question Gramps, Do you know of any place in the scriptures or any Gospel talks that give reference to what happened to Joseph, the carpenter? I was wondering about him, and where he was when Jesus was crucified. I know he loved Mary very much and also Jesus....
What is the Church’s stance on Pre-historic man?
Question Gramps, I cannot find any official statements on the Church’s stance on pre historic man, i.e. Homo Erectus, Neanderthals etc. Can you help? Nikolai Answer Nikolai, Unfortunately I cannot because there are none. You see, the LDS Church is a religion....
At what point should noisy children be taken out of Sacrament Meeting?
Question Gramps, We have a common issue that happens among many families in the church. During Sacrament or some form of church activity where it needs to be quiet our children often throw tantrums. My husband believes that we should take them out at the slightest...
Who was the literal father of Jesus Christ?
Question Gramps, I've heard that Brigham Young said something about Jesus' birth and honestly I don't know what to think about it. I can't find the quote right now, but it was something that Jesus' conceiving was as natural as any other human, meaning that he...
What is the source of an Elder Orson F. Whitney quote?
Question Gramps, You recently used the same quote of Elder Whitney (Elder Orson F. Whitney, Conference Report, April 1929, Third Day Morning Meeting, p.110) that is so often used in the church regarding wayward children. My question is where is this actual quote form...
Can you tell me about the inverted stars on the Nauvoo Temple?
Question Gramps, I am confused over the position of the star in the windows of the Nauvoo Temple. From what I have found, it sounds as if the inverted star is a satanic symbol. What have I misread or interpreted? Thanks. Gib Answer Gib, The five-pointed star...
Were there people from Jerusalem living in America before the Jaredites?
Question Gramps, A friend believes there were people from Jerusalem living in America before The Jaredites? If this is true, what was their name? Sharon Answer Sharon, I can't say that it's impossible, but let's examine this a bit first. The Jaredites were led...
How can I maintain ties to the Church while active duty military?
Question Gramps, I have been sitting on the fence for so long. I self-destructed the plan God had for me with alcohol for a long time. I lost everything and when I got tired of suffering, my drinking came to an end. I want to join the military because I have nothing...
What is meant by “even the stones would cry out?”
Question Gramps, A long time ago one of my Sunday School teachers mentioned from Luke 19:40 that "even the stones would cry out". Why exactly would that happen? Also, he interpreted it as the earth having a conscious spirit. I know the earth was created spiritually...
Why did Abinadi talk about the resurrection in past tense?
Question Gramps, Abinadi talks about the resurrection (Mosiah 16) in the past tense. It doesn't happen for over 160 years. Am I reading it wrong? Thanks for your help! Mike Answer Mike, It looks like you missed one key verse. In Mosiah 16:6, Abinidi says "And...
