If we have agency, why are unbelievers in Revelation punished immensely?
Question Gramps, Why in Revelation does it describe all unbelievers as being punished immensely, despite many not being directly against God? It feels counter to the concept that we have free will and that God loves all of us if those who don’t listen,...
Will the Sacrament at Adam-ondi-Ahman happen before Christ returns?
Question Gramps, Will the sacrament at Adam-omdi-Ahman happen years before Christ comes and everyone sees Him? Does the Book of Mormon point to when this will take place? Konnie Answer Konnie, Adam-ondi-Ahman is deeply embedded in Latter-day Saint...
What is meant by “windows of heaven?”
Question Gramps, Can you define ‘the windows of heaven’? I pay tithes, yet feel like I’m in the dark. I don’t even feel connected way too often. Raymond Answer Raymond, In religious discourse, a veil often symbolizes a barrier or separation...
Why are there two creations of humans in Genesis?
Question Gramps, Why are there two creations of humans listed in Genesis? There is Genesis 1:26-27 And then God rested on the 7th day. Then, there is another creation of humans in Genesis 2:7-8. Shasta Answer Shasta, Thank you for a great...
Is becoming an art model against Church standards?
Question Gramps, I have a quick question. Is becoming an art model against the church? The ones that art students draw to learn form and shading. Normally, I would think that it'd be ok, but you have to do it nude most of the time. Thank you for hearing me out!...
Why was it okay to bring babies into the covenant through circumcision but not baptism?
Question Gramps, In the Old Testament, circumcision was how baby boys were brought into the covenant relationship with God (see Genesis 17:9-12). The ordinance of baptism is also how we are brought into the covenant relationship with God. Why was it okay to...
What happens to someone’s spirit if possessed by an evil spirit?
Question Gramps, I was wondering where or what happens to someone's spirit if they have their body possessed by an evil one. Sarah Answer Sarah, Demonic possession, as understood by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, involves...
Why 12 apostles? Is it due to the 12 Tribes of Israel?
Question Gramps, Why call 12 apostles? Does this correlate with the 12 tribes of Israel? Kim Answer Kim, The concept of twelve apostles originates from the New Testament, where Jesus Christ chose twelve disciples to minister alongside Him....
How can I get over my fear of death and having to see my parents and siblings?
Question Gramps, I have lived a gospel center life and want to be with my wife, children, and grandchildren forever. But, I’m scared of death and seeing my mother, stepfather, and siblings again due to abuse. At 17 when I left home, I had very little contact,...
What’s the point of a baby blessing?
Question Gramps, Looking at LDS baby blessings. Besides it being an ordinance and recorded in the church, what's the point of blessing him? Does he need a blessing to receive blessings? He won't remember the blessing anyway, so what's the point of giving one?...
