What is the LDS policy on cremation?
Question Dear Gramps, I've been told that LDS have been counseled not to cremate their dead. But a good LDS friend of mine died while on a trip to Costa Rica, and his non-member family in the states had the authorities there cremate him and ship his ashes back...
If we become like God with the same powers, what will God’s purpose be?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been reading a lot about exaltation. My question is this: if we become like God and have the same powers as Him, then what will God's purpose be? I read that once we exalt to the highest level, we will have spirit children, and will...
Polynesian lineage
What lineage are the Polynesian peoples? Pat _________ Pat, on the whole, there isn't an official Church position on the origin of the Polynesians. That being said, a number of Apostles have opined that they are descendants of Lehi. President Joseph F. Smith said,...
Gabriel/Noah
Dear Gramps: I´m delighted reading and learning both from the questions and from your answers about every theme is published in the page. I love to search through all the new and all the old. Thanks! Recently I watched the videos about the life of Jesus Christ on...
Michael/Adam and the Priesthood
Michael had the priesthood and participated in the creation. Before entering the garden, Adam was given (eternally married) to Eve. After they were driven from the garden, Adam was given the Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthood. Did Adam (and Eve)lose the priesthood...
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...
