What is the difference between graven images and sculptures of the Savior?
Question Gramps, What is the difference between a graven image sand having Nativity sets or other sculptures which include images of the Savior? Rosanne Answer Rosanne, The difference between images and idols is recognizing the creator and the...
Judas being a Son of Perdition
Hello, I love your site here and all the good work you are doing by answering our questions. Thank you. My question is concerning Judas being a son of perdition. I read your response in reference to "those that are sons of perdition." Specifically, where you reference...
Laying on of Hands in Book of Mormon
Why is there no reference made in 3 Nephi chapter 11 to receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost by laying on of hands? Thomas _____________ Thomas, the reason you don't see any confirmation references made in 3 Nephi 11 is because that chapter is only the first part of...
Is there a second gift of Christ that can only be received in the temple?
Question Dear Gramps, An LDS seminary teacher once told me there is such thing as a second gift in addition to the Holy Ghost. He said that this gift can only be received in the temple and only upon being notified to receive it by the authority of the church. I...
Archangel Raziel
Dear gramps, Do Mormons belive in the Archangel Raziel? Juliette _____________ Juliette, Under various Jewish traditions, the Archangel Raziel is known for being the Keeper of Secrets/Mysteries, as well as sitting by the Lord's throne keeping a record of the heavenly...
Illegal copying
Dear Gramps, A few years ago when I was not very faithful in the gospel, I got my sister-in-law started on making illegal copies of movies borrowed from rental outlets and the library. I provided her with the software and instruction on how to do it. I have since...
Where was the promised land that Nephi and his family sailed to?
Question Gramps, After Nephi built the boat they sailed to the Promised Land. Where is the Promised Land? Barbara Answer Barbara, The idea of a promised land is an interesting one. Several times the LORD gave a promised land to those who followed...
Confession regarding Word of Wisdom
Do I have to confess to my bishop if I ate coffee desert? I ordered it but didnt know it had coffee in it until after I ordered it. If I didnt eat it it's a waste of money. josh __________ Josh, When it comes to the Word of Wisdom, which this would fall under, most of...
Lies and Guilt
I did something against my nature ..I lied to my mom about where I was going and who was going to pick me up. I said I was going to a friends house and that she and her dad were coming to get me. She never follows me to the car, but she did last night, and she saw who...
Tattoos
Dear gramps, I am 19 years old and currently trying to return back to church. I've been less active for 5 years. In the time I was away I got two tattoos on my wrists. My question gramps is what does the average church member think about tattoos? Sometimes I feel like...
