Can those with mental disorders be forgiven of murder?
Question Gramps, My schizophrenic son killed another person and is currently in prison. I've always held onto the hope that because of his mental disorder, he would eventually be made whole and forgiven in the eternities. However, as I read D&C 42:18...
How does plurality of gods work?
Question Gramps, How does the plurality of Gods work? Paul Answer Paul, The concept of a plurality of gods is not entirely foreign to the Bible. In 1 Corinthians 8:5-6, the Apostle Paul states, "For though there be that are called gods, whether in...
Are stories in the Bible literal or allegorical?
Question Gramps, I heard from a seminary teacher that the stories in the Old Testament aren't true; they are parables to teach a principle. I have always believed they were all true. Robyn Answer Robyn, Biblical literalism is the belief that the...
How do you know if Heavenly Father has forgiven you?
Question Gramps, Under the process of repentance, how would you know that Heavenly Father has forgiven you? Paul Answer Paul, Forgiveness, in a spiritual context, is not merely about absolving someone of wrongdoing; it is a transformative process...
What calamities and disasters will we have to face in the last days?
Question Gramps, What calamities and disasters will we have to face in the last days? Pam Answer Pam, In a world increasingly marked by natural disasters, social unrest, and global pandemics, many individuals are left wondering: are these...
How can our spirits be eternal and also be the literal offspring of God?
Question Gramps, Joseph Smith teaches in the King Follet Sermon that the mind/intelligence of man is co-equal [co-eternal] with God. He says that "the intelligence of spirits had no beginning, neither will it have an end...Intelligence is eternal and exists...
What was the early Church’s position on slavery?
Question Gramps, What was the early Church's stance on slavery? Leslie Answer Leslie, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was founded in 1830, a period marked by significant social and political upheaval in the United States. The years...
How do you explain 1 Timothy 2:12 to someone who struggles with women in the Church?
Question Gramps, We had an investigator walk out of Sunday School because a woman was teaching. I need some scripture to help him overcome 1 Timothy 2:12. Karen Answer Karen, To fully grasp the implications of 1 Timothy 2:11-12, it is essential to...
What determines our situations in this life?
Question Gramps, I've heard that circumstances depend on what we have done before this life. Does that mean if we are born into the gospel, we were nobler in the pre-earth life? What determines our situations in this life? Mike Answer Mike, At the...
Why are there so many entitled people in the scriptures?
Question Gramps, I can't help noticing that the people in the scriptures are so blessed. They get what they want with no special formula. Infertile women are blessed with children (on top of having great husbands). People reach out and get healed of things...
