According to Brigham Young, how could Adam fall before the earth was made?
Gramps, I read your answer about the dinosaurs. In the answer you quoted Brigham Young regarding the earth falling into the solar system after the fall of Adam. In the quote he says that When man fell....and let there be light. I thought the earth was made in seven...
Is it possible that men make mistakes when it comes to church doctrine and other issues?
Dear Gramps, I haven't had the courage to talk to anyone else about this. Since I can't see you and you seem to be in tune, it will be much easier. A woman may only be sealed to one man, and a man may be sealed to many women. This concept leaves me feeling very...
Why would a woman want to remarry if she can only be sealed to one man?
Dear Gramps, . I have always been curious how women can expect to be remarried (after being widowed) if they can not be sealed to more than one man. Personally, I would want to spend eternity with my husband, and so do not want to be sealed to more than one man, but...
Would a sister who marries outside the Church have the same blessings as someone who married in the temple?
Dear Gramps, I love your columm. As a young woman I have always been taught that the prophets advised singles to not marry outside the church. Adhering to that advise I am still single, never had the chance to be a mother, even though I had chances to marry outside...
Would I be excluded from exaltation if my spouse never wants to take the ordinances?
Dear Gramps, For full exaltation, one cannot make it alone. One must be accompanied by one's spouse. However, what if that spouse is a non-member who is highly unlikely to ever join the church, and thus be eligible to be sealed with me in the temple? I would very much...
Will only those who reach the Celestial Kingdom be able to procreate?
Question Gramps, I have been told that only those who inherit the highest degree of the Celestial Kingdom will be able to have continued posterity. Will those that don't attain this level be allowed to procreate and have continued posterity? Or will the powers...
Has the Church taken an official stand on the use of peyote in Native American ceremonies?
Gramps, I am friends with many good LDS folks who are of Native American ancestry. As part of their cultural ceremonial practices, peyote is used. This is legal under the law of the land but there is much debate about compliance with church standards. There are...
Which teas may I drink and which ones should I avoid?
Dear Gramps, Lately there seems to be a lot of questions about the Word of Wisdom. Tea and coffee drinking in particular. I enjoy herbal teas, I do not drink coffee. The teas I make are example: orange /apple, peppermint, spearmint, lemon grass and cinnamon. Each of...
Why was there a need for the Holy Ghost before Christ was born and died?
Question Dear Gramps, In Moses we read of Adam and Eve being baptized. Can you explain the situations and events surrounding that. Were they also given the Holy Ghost? I'm a bit confused on the need for the Holy Ghost before Christ was born and died for us. He...
Wouldn’t Adam and Eve’s children have had to marry each other and wouldn’t the children have defects?
Gramps, In order for Adam and Eve to replenish the earth, they would have needed to have lots of children and they in turn would have to marry each other, brother and sister. Wouldn't the children have had lots of defects, similar to what happens today if one were to...
