What does we believe all things, we hope all things mean?
Question Dear Gramps, Part of our 13th Article of Faith says, "We believe all things, we hope all things." Just exactly what does that mean? There are lots of things out there to believe in today. Things like fairies, Bigfoot, UFOs, magic, Santa Claus, etc. ...
When do we renew our temple covenants and where?
Question Gramps, Where and when are we going to renew our temple covenants? Bergatz Answer Dear Bergatz, Temple covenants are not formally or explicitly renewed1. However, there are ways that one might informally renew one's covenants. These ways...
Does the LDS Church encourage use of government welfare services?
Question Gramps, Why does the Church encourage using government welfare services when President Kimball spoke against it? See April 1978 Conference, Becoming the pure in Heart, " May we be on guard against accepting worldly substitutes for the plan to care...
Can those with mental disorders be forgiven of murder?
Question Gramps, My schizophrenic son killed another person and is currently in prison. I've always held onto the hope that because of his mental disorder, he would eventually be made whole and forgiven in the eternities. However, as I read D&C 42:18...
How does plurality of gods work?
Question Gramps, How does the plurality of Gods work? Paul Answer Paul, The concept of a plurality of gods is not entirely foreign to the Bible. In 1 Corinthians 8:5-6, the Apostle Paul states, "For though there be that are called gods, whether in...
Are stories in the Bible literal or allegorical?
Question Gramps, I heard from a seminary teacher that the stories in the Old Testament aren't true; they are parables to teach a principle. I have always believed they were all true. Robyn Answer Robyn, Biblical literalism is the belief that the...
How do you know if Heavenly Father has forgiven you?
Question Gramps, Under the process of repentance, how would you know that Heavenly Father has forgiven you? Paul Answer Paul, Forgiveness, in a spiritual context, is not merely about absolving someone of wrongdoing; it is a transformative process...
What calamities and disasters will we have to face in the last days?
Question Gramps, What calamities and disasters will we have to face in the last days? Pam Answer Pam, In a world increasingly marked by natural disasters, social unrest, and global pandemics, many individuals are left wondering: are these...
How can our spirits be eternal and also be the literal offspring of God?
Question Gramps, Joseph Smith teaches in the King Follet Sermon that the mind/intelligence of man is co-equal [co-eternal] with God. He says that "the intelligence of spirits had no beginning, neither will it have an end...Intelligence is eternal and exists...
What was the early Church’s position on slavery?
Question Gramps, What was the early Church's stance on slavery? Leslie Answer Leslie, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was founded in 1830, a period marked by significant social and political upheaval in the United States. The years...
