Why aren’t prophets giving us specific signs to watch for?
Question I was just wondering why there isn’t a modern prophet like Samuel the Lamanite that gives us specific signs to watch for and timelines? Thanks. Burt Answer Burt, This seems to be a question that quite a few people have in the Church,...
Was the restriction of unclean foods in the Bible a commandment?
Question Gramps, In Leviticus 11 God speaks to Aaron and Moses about unclean and clean food that the Israelites may eat. Was this a commandment? Is it still to this day after the death of Jesus? Blaine Answer Dear Blaine, Leviticus contains...
How can my husband learn more about the Priesthood?
Question Gramps, Hi, I’m wondering if you could recommend a basic book on the priesthood. My husband and I have been convert members for many years. My husband has been on the fence for the past few years (after coming home from serving in Afghanistan for a...
How can I help my new convert wife strengthen her testimony?
Question Gramps, I got married earlier this month to a recent convert of about 5 years from Catholicism. I have found she has been reading anti Mormon stuff that has challenged her testimony of the church. She has a small testimony but I feel that I need to...
Why have a special temple tour just for LGBTQ+ leaders?
Question Gramps, Our temple is going to have a open house before the dedication. The local group directing this is planning a special guest tour just for LGBTQ leaders and LGBTQ opinion leaders. I am struggling with this. Why not have a special tour for...
Are church members today Masons?
Question Gramps, Are members today free masons? Gloria Answer Gloria, Yes, there are. Many of them, in fact. For many years Latter-day Saints were blackballed (literally) from membership in Utah lodges. But that was not so elsewhere. Today...
Does the 8th Article of Faith contradict what the Church teaches?
Question Gramps, The church claims the Bible to be a sacred volume of scriptures and the Word of God. However, we learn that the Bible is not correctly translated - even though there is no historical evidence to support this opinion and, unlike the Book of...
Did Oliver Cowdery see the plates prior to April 1829?
Question Dear Gramps, We are taught that the Three Witnesses (Oliver Cowdery, Martin Harris and David Whitmer) were first given a view of the gold plates in June 1829, when the angel Moroni showed them unto them. If that is so, then how did Oliver have his...
What does it mean to part the veil and can I do it?
Question Gramps, What does it mean to part the veil? And how can I part the veil? Is it more than prayer? Is it as simple (but complex) as striving to fulfill all your covenants? What happens when the veil is parted? Does it allude to having heavens help? Is it...
Is there any scriptural support for our temple ceremonies?
Question Hey Gramps, I've been studying more of the Old Testament and I was really looking for scriptural support for our temple ordinances but I can't really find it. There are ritual cleansings and anointing with oil but I can't find anything about our temple...
