What is known about Abraham going to Egypt and teaching the Egyptians about the stars and solar systems?
Gramps, What is known about Abraham going to Egypt and teaching the Egyptians about the stars and solar systems? It mentions it in the Pearl of Great Price. Why did they believe him? They obviously valued this information as the kings used this to build their...
What does the LDS Church say about abortion?
Question Gramps, I am a member but I have always wondered what the church has said about abortion. Thanks Gramps! Ashley Answer Dear Ashley, The taking of a human life, either before or after birth, is a grievous sin. The fact that many people in...
Is there anywhere I can read about the restoration of the Melchizedek Priesthood?
Dear Gramps, Is there anywhere I can read about the restoration of the Melchizedek Priesthood? It is my understanding that it occurred 5-30-1829. When Joseph and Oliver were released or escaped from prison, and some mob was chasing after them they were exhausted, and...
Will someone who died at a younger age be ordained a High Priest in the Spirit World?
Dear Gramps, I have a query from a friend who has recently lost her son, aged 33 from cancer. He was an active member of the Church but had not reached the stage of being ordained a High Priest. She would like to know, will he be made a High Priest in the Spirit...
I’m looking for different callings for the Elder’s Quorum. Any suggestions?
Gramps, I am Elder's Quorum President and am looking for different callings for the group. We have the Counselors, Secretary and Greeter and Teacher. Any suggestions? Thank you and I enjoy Mormon Town. Jim, from New York Dear Jim, In addition to assignments to the...
Is it wrong for a woman to cast out Satan if her Priesthood holder husband is present but not understanding the need at the time?
Question Gramps, Is it wrong for a woman to cast out Satan if her Priesthood holder husband is present but not understanding the need at the time? What words should be used when casting out the angels of darkness? And how can one know it is needed or...
When blessing a baby, do we ask the Lord for blessings or pronounce blessings on the baby?
Dear Gramps, When a baby is blessed, is it appropriate to ask the Lord for blessings for the baby or is it appropriate to address the baby and pronounce blessing on the baby? I have heard it done both ways and wonder if one way is correct or if both ways, though...
How do I find my Priesthood ordination line?
Gramps, How does one that holds the Melchizedek Priesthood follow his path back to all the others that held that Priesthood? We are told that we should be able to know who ordained us. Thank you. Leroy, from Pennsylvania Dear Leroy, If you don't know who ordained you,...
Did our spirits in the pre-earth life have an age?
Question Hey gramps, I got thinking the other day. Before we came to Earth, we lived as spirits with our heavenly father. But do our spirits have an age? Or a better question is, did God create our spirits, or did we just always exist? Just curious. Thanks Jeff ...
If God is eternal and we are too, then what made God our Heavenly Father before us?
Dear Gramps, I have a question. If God is eternal and we are too, then what made God our Heavenly Father before us, since our intelligences have both no beginning (We are all eternal).Our ages (if you can speak of age) are the same. What factor decided that God came...
