Should politics ever be discussed in a Priesthood lesson?
Question Gramps, Thanks for your website. It is a valuable asset on the internet for LDSÂ 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...
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...
