Are the Discourses of Joseph Smith approved by the LDS Church?
Question Gramps, Is the discourses of Joseph Smith an approved book by the church? If so, why do we not implement it into our regular church materials? I am Samoan and this book is so cool! Elia Answer Elia, I agree that the discourses of Joseph...
Temple recommend with foreclosure/short sale
I am hearing several stories re: Foreclosure or Short Sale preventing the receipt of a Temple recommend. The Church is telling us to rid/reduce our debts. A Short Sale or a Foreclosure is a termination of a contract that can no longer be honored due to financial...
Is it wrong to be a vegetarian?
Question Gramps, I've been a vegetarian for five years. Today in seminary, the teacher told us that we have to eat meat and that vegetarians are bad. Do I absolutely have to eat meat? I really don't want to. Leah Answer Leah, Our health is important to us...
Forgiving an old friend
Gramps, I grew up being great friends with a neighbor. We dated a bit in high school, and then I moved away. After I moved a way, she started dating a guy who was a really bad influence, and got into trouble with morality and started smoking. She has since repented...
Can I be uncreated?
Question Gramps, I see no purpose for me being here or anywhere. Everyone tells me that God created me for a reason but I think he had a bad day or something when he made me. I just hate everything about existing. Stefanie Answer Stefanie, Instead of addressing...
In-Vitro Fertilization
What is the church's stance on in vitro fertilization? Also, what should be done with the left over embryos? Amber _____________________ Amber, The Church's stance on in vitro fertilization has been recorded in the Church Handbook of Instruction Vol 2, section...
John 19:23 Christ’s robe
Hi Gramps- I love your site. I've read several questions over the years, but never asked. I was reading the New Testament today and read John 19:23 and was struck by "...now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout." Is there a significance to how the...
Differences between Lord and God
What are the differences and similarities between Lord and God? Atinuke ___________________ Atinuke, The words Lord and God in the Old Testament are all but interchangeable, though the phrase 'the LORD your GOD' appears several times. Here's my understanding of it....
False Prophets
Is there any criteria that is objective and not subjective, to determine if someone is a false prophet? Robert _____________ Robert, There absolutely is a criteria that all prophets of God must meet. If you pray to Heavenly Father about a potential prophet, and the...
Callings after Divorce
I get the feeling like I'm looked at in a totally different light since I separated from my abusive wife and divorced her over a year ago. I have lost all the callings I once held and haven't been called to anything since. I can no longer be an ordinance worker in the...
