Is the White Horse Prophecy true or false?
Question Gramps, Is the White Horse Prophecy a valid and true prophecy or is it false? John Answer Dear John, In short, it is false. There are many prophecies attributed to Joseph Smith that were written from memory, many after he was martyred. Most all of...
New Policy? If husband doesn’t pay tithing a wife can’t have a temple recommend?
Dear Gramps, Today my wife went to have her temple recommendation renewed and the counselor of the stake presidency ask her if I was paying tithing to whish she reply that yes. To this he replied that now is a new policy that if the head of the family is not paying...
Permission for sealing
Hi Gramps, Could you please tell me does my husbands ex wife need to give permission for he and I to be sealed in the temple? She is threatening this. She committed adultery on him as well. We know he needs a sealing clearance, but can she stop us from being sealed?...
Veil of forgetfulness
We know that a veil of forgetfulness is placed over us at the time of our birth. I'm wondering if the same happened to the Savior at his birth? Do we know if a veil was placed over his mind the same as ours? Grant Grant, Part of this answer is speculation and part may...
Naturally occuring caffeine
I have been reading a lot about the problems with energy drinks out there and the high amounts of caffeine in them. I drink a shake in the morning from a mix. The ingredients at the bottom say that this contains a natural caffeine. I called the company that makes this...
Blacks and the Priesthood
I was asked the question of why didn't all blacks get the priesthood. They said some did and referenced blacklds.org as their source. I reseached their site and yours as to verifiable sources. I found a talk by Marvin Perkins which references ordination dates and a...
Should politics ever be discussed in a Priesthood lesson?
Question Gramps, Thanks for your website. It is a valuable asset on the internet for LDS church members. I refer to it often and am impressed by your knowledge of the Gospel and your Spirituality. Yesterday in our priesthood quorum meeting, a brother gave the...
Mormons are Christians
I just read this question and answer: Are Mormons Christian? Yes, Latter-day Saints are indeed Christians. If this is true then it would hold that "Christians" are Mormons. Is this the case? Kevin Dear Kevin, If I were to tell you that siamese are cats... Would it...
Does Satan remember us?
Gramps, Does Satan remember us and/or did he retain any/all knowledge from the pre-existence? If so, is he able to use this knowledge to gain advantage in tempting us? I would also appreciate if you would reference any scripture or modern day revelation that answers...
Muslim Belief
Dear Gramps, Why are people so sure that Muslims don't believe in the same God we do? Reason I'm asking, my daughter is planning to marry a Muslim man. We love him but are very concerned about differences in religion. We are Christian. He claims same God, but doesn't...
