Why are temples closed on Sunday?
Question Dear Gramps, Why are temples closed on Sundays? According to me, that would be a perfect day to serve the Lord in his House. And as a temple worker, I would be honored to serve the Lord in His House on His Day. So why do they close temples on Sunday?...
Dress Code
Why do members of the church wear white shirts only? Is this according to a dress code or can we choose other colors too? Dylan ______________________________________________ Dylan, Many of us who were raised in the church were counseled and raised to model the...
Does the Mormon religion say anything regarding the Illuminati?
IQuestion Hi Gramps, Conspiracy theorists all over the internet are convinced that there is a secret society that goes by the name 'Illuminati.' They supposedly have Satan at their head and are the unseen powers behind the media and music industries and have members...
Temple Sealers
Why are divorced men excluded from becoming temple sealers? Ray ________________________________________ Dear Ray, I can find no doctrinal reason why. If someone is worthy of a temple recommend then any potential problems or sins related to the divorce should all be...
Divorced father, still in love, want to be a Dr. ….What now?
Dear Gramps, Getting divorce and being LDS is such an oxymoron. I have been facing my biggest fear...being divorced while having children. It's been a growing trial. I find myself breaking down with fellings of failure and being unable to recieve inspiration or peace...
What was the significance of the washing of feet?
Question Gramps What was the significance of foot washing and why is it not practiced today? Deb Answer Dear Deb, Footwashing started out as a cultural thing. In ancient times people wore sandals and walked on dirt roads. As you can image this...
Is it okay to get a tattoo for medical reasons?
Question I know the church doesn't approve of tattoos, but what about one that is done for medical reasons? Michael Answer Dear Michael, The church understands and accepts medical necessity as a valid reason to do things that otherwise would not...
Natural phenomena
Dear Gramps, I was curious about a phenomenon called volcanic winter. My understanding of it is that when a big volcano like the one in Yellowstone National Park, erupts, it spews ash up into the atmosphere, spreading around the globe and killing plant life and...
How were Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery able to baptize each other before being ordained?
Question Gramps, John the Baptist confered the Aaronic Priesthood on the heads of Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery on May 15th 1829. After baptizing each other they ordained each other to the office of a Priest in that Priesthood, which office gives them the...
Older members of the Elders Quorum
I am a High Priest Group Leader and among my group I have older members who are from the Elders Quorum.They have been told that if they feel more comfortable meeting with the High Priests instead of with the younger Elders Quorum because of their age, they can do. ...
