What do you think about crop circles?
Question Gramps, I was just wondering, what do you think of crop circles? Any answer would be welcomed. Thanks! Curiosity Answer Curiosity, I think they're one of two things: 1. Beautiful designs laid out on a massive scale by intelligent, though...
What does the LDS Church say about PG-13 movies?
Question Gramps, What does the LDS Church say about PG-13 movies? Debbie Answer Debbie, A long time ago, the church stopped referencing the rating system for movies. The reason is simple; what was PG-13 years ago is PG or G rated now. What may have been R or...
Should the sealing to my ex wife be canceled?
Question Gramps, I was previously sealed to my ex-wife. I have remarried and am also sealed to my current wife. I am in the process of trying to get my sealing cancelled to my ex-wife. I have heard different points of view that I should let the sealing alone...
What will be our responsibilities in the afterlife?
Question Gramps, I've wondered for some time if there is anything written about what individuals duties or responsibilities would be in the afterlife if they only attained a terrestrial or telestial glory. I've heard the term "ministering angels" but I'm a little...
Was the snake in the Garden of Eden literal or allegorical?
Question Gramps, When Satan tempts Adam and Eve in the garden does he actually take on the form of a snake or is that allegorical? Dan Answer Dan, I believe there are many things allegorical about the events, people and animals, and the text of the story about...
Should I pay tithing on death benefits?
Question Gramps, Should you tithe on life insurance death benefits? Karen Answer Karen, There are many instances where paying tithing on what can seem like a windfall, is very appropriate. The sale of a home with significant appreciation, should...
Should we take communion at other churches?
Question Gramps, Last year I went to a Christmas Eve service with my wife (a member along with me) and my family (not members) at their local Presbyterian church. I wasn't sure whether it would be appropriate or not to take their communion (grape juice, not...
How do I get past my fear of praying alone?
Question Dear Gramps, During a prayer when I was 15 an evil spirit came into my room, stood next to my bed and hovered over me for what felt like an hour. It made me frozen in fear, I felt all hot and sweaty, my heart racing. I tried raising my hand to the square to...
After paradise, can one end up in any glory?
Question Gramps, If a person goes to paradise, can they end up in any glory other than the celestial kingdom? Val Answer Val, The short answer is yes; those who are in paradise can inherit any of the three degrees of glory after the final judgement. You see,...
Plural marriage – Follow the Lord or laws of the land?
Question Gramps, In your answer to a previous question by someone you stated, "The practice of polygamy under the sanction of the Lord is a principle of a highly spiritual nature, as explained the D&C 132. The principle has never changed, but the practice...