Helaman 2:13-14
Hi Gramps, It mentions that the Gadianton Robbers will be the eventual down fall of the Nephite people, I understand that. My question is in verse 13. I believe this is Mormon talking who says that "in the end of this book" then in verse 14 it says not in the book of...
Tv on the Sabbath Day
Is there any statement from church leaders regarding the viewing of television on the Sabbath? While serving a mission we were told to leave that open to individual interpretation of those we taught, but that we should teach the specifics that are laid out in the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
How do I determine if a prophet is false?
Question Gramps, Is there any criteria that is objective and not subjective, to determine if someone is a false prophet? Robert Answer Robert, There absolutely is a criterion that all prophets of God must meet. If you pray to Heavenly Father about...
