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...
Fellowshipping
Dear Gramps: I tried fellowshipping a lady in my branch who was and still is inactive. I tried to help her whenever she needed help, I spent time with her, I listened to her, etc. Then I discovered that she was constantly lying. She would tell me things that would...
Are excommunication proceedings automatic if found guilty of a felony?
Question Gramps, Are excommunication proceedings automatically started when a member of the Church is found guilty of a felony or pleads guilty of a felony offense? Susan Answer Dear Susan, In my view, the purpose of disciplinary hearings is three fold:...
How many judges were there in the Book of Judges?
Question Gramps, How many judges were there? Otheniel, Deborah, Ehud, Sampson, etc. How many were there in all? Thanks for your help. Daniel Answer Dear Daniel, I count 13 judges Othniel, the son of Kenaz from the tribe of Judah (3:7-11) Ehud, the...
Who needs to know of an excommunication?
Question Gramps, I committed sexual sin after going to the temple. I know I have to confess to my bishop. The question I have is this, how many people have to know if I am excommunicated? I had a friend that was excommunicated and she told no one but most of...
Housing the missionaries
If we are asked to house the missionaries in our home, is this considered a calling? Would I be turning down a calling from the Lord if I don't feel good about doing this? Sherri Sherri, Housing the missionaries is not a calling (no setting apart) as much as it is an...
Transsexuals and the Priesthood
A woman asked to be removed from the records of the church. She then had a sex change operation and is living as a man, attending church. This person expects to be rebaptised and given the priesthood. I can see rebaptism, maybe, but do you agree with my supposition...
Will there be a falling away of members in the church?
Question Gramps, First of all let me say I love this site and your answers are very helpful. But Eric from Washington asked if there will be a falling away before (or when) Christ comes again. You answered that the church will never be taken from the earth again. You...
How is someone saved that is not a Christian?
The young man was shot in the head by a drug dealer. As far as we know he was not a church member any where. How is he to be saved? Laura Dear Laura, You ask a question that has been asked for ages. "What happens to those that die before they learned of Christ. Before...
