Is playing with face cards evil?
Question Gramps, I recollect that Mormon Doctrine says (at least the first edition) says that face cards carry the inherit spirit of Satan (or words to similar effect). This refers more directly to the question than your answer (which was a good answer), but I frankly...
Who will live during the millenium?
Hey Gramps, I thought that when the Second Coming came to pass, then we'd all die and be resurrected in the blink of an eye. Than Satan would be bound and we'd live in the Millennium without his influence. But my parents think that only people who lived in the time of...
Language in blessings
When giving blessings, we are pronouncing a blessing as directed by the Spirit. This is different than a prayer. We, as priesthood holders, are receiving revelation as to what to say from the Father. Should we use the same language (thy,thou, etc.) in giving blessings...
Lamanites
Alma 3:9-10 says that if Nephites are "led away" by Lamanites their seed would have the "curse" of the Lamanites. But what if a Lamanite were converted by a Nephite, would the curse be lifted from their seed? Shawn _________________________________________ Dear Shawn,...
Books by General Authorities
Hi Gramps, When buying books written by the General Authorities of the Church, do we support them economically? Thanks John _______________________________________ Yes. Just keep in mind that one does not "get rich" by writing books for the LDS community. It is a...
Confused in Love
HI, I am a 29 year old guy who was in love with a 28 year old gal. She said she loved me a lot. I too liked her a lot. Her parents approved but my parents didnt and due to this all of a sudden she got engaged to another guy even without giving me time to convince my...
Where did Satan’s power originate?
Question Gramps, We know that all true power comes from God, or the priesthood, so what's the source of Satan's power? Joseph Smith felt it before the first vision, and the priests conjured up serpents before Moses's ate them. I know there's opposition in all...
Staying single
Question Since we were created to marry and procreate, should I just be content with staying single since I can't have children(surgically removed)? Am I not receiving the blessings I could if I were married? Stacey Answer Dear Stacey, You a...
I found God somewhere else
Hi Gramps, I left home for college three years ago, taking up a religious studies major. My family is one of strong faith in the LDS church, and were concerned when I chose not to go on a mission. They were patient with my faith struggles because of my diligent search...
The Sign of the Dove
Dear Gramps, Could you please share anything you know about the Sign of the Dove. In my religion class a quote from the Prophet Joseph Smith "The sign of the dove was instituted before the creation of the world, a witness for the Holy Ghost, and the devil cannot come...
