Would God answer my prayer asking who to vote for?
Question Hi Gramps, With the current election coming up, I've delved deep into both main sides of the political sphere (Or 'curves' I suppose) and find both rather upsetting to my religious persuasions. The church is neutral on politics, but if I go to the Lord...
How did Joseph Smith deal with rumors?
Question Gramps, I've heard somewhere a quote attributed to Joseph Smith along the lines of "Whenever I hear a new rumor about myself, I stop and examine my life for anything I might have done that could lead anyone to believe it might be true, and commit to...
Do I still have a chance at exaltation being married civilly?
Question Hi Gramps, I’m sealed to my first husband in the temple. No temple divorce because I’m now married civilly. My husband is inactive and has never been through the temple. Thankfully he supports me in my choice of being active. I have a current...
Are the diseases and natural disasters happening today God showing his anger?
Question Gramps, Is God showing his fierce anger with the natural disasters and diseases today? Are the righteous are affected by this? How do you explain it? Donna Dear Gramps, Have our church leaders said anything concerning if COVID 19 is the plague...
Why is it taught that in 4 Nephi they experienced 200 years of peace?
Question Dear Gramps, Why is it almost universally taught (even in General Conference) that, in 4 Nephi, the Nephites experienced 200 years of peace and prosperity? My math shows that it was no more than 166. Am I missing something or is everyone just...
Why do we have to suffer if we don’t repent?
Question Gramps, D&C 19:15-20 states that we must suffer if we do not repent. My question is why must we all be forced to suffer exquisitely if we do not repent? Christ suffered for our sins so that we don’t have to. I am grateful for this. But if we...
Is it okay to talk with the dead?
Question Hello, I wonder if it is ok to talk with the dead? I have this "gift" to see through the veil and get in contact with the spirit world. But when I talked to my Bishop about it he got angry with me and said we shall only talk to God. Is that really a...
If I never marry can I still be exalted?
Question Hey Gramps, I am a single 25 year old male who has served a mission and is a current temple recommend holder. I've been worried and been having anxiety lately when it comes to the world of dating. It's a very tough world to be in. I am not as handsome...
What is the history of temple garments?
Question Did Christ wear garments or when did the wearing of garments begin? Nancy Answer Nancy, Sacred temple clothing worn by Latter-day Saints (including garments) exists as part of a larger landscape of holy vestments. When Moses was first...
Is it still adultery if the whole thing is just imagined in your mind?
Question Gramps, I am very confused. I read that adultery is a sexual relationship between two people not married, but what about imagined sexual relationships even if no physical act is committed. I struggle with my thoughts and fear I am guilty of the second...