What is the true meaning of “whom God calls He qualifies”?
Question Gramps, What is the true meaning of "whom the Lord calls he qualifies"? There are many leaders who still do wrong and always use these scripture verses as a defense for what they are doing. John Answer John, At first glance, the idea that...
Is it ok for the Bishop to interrupt Sacrament Meeting due to unruly children?
Question Gramps, Is it appropriate for a member of the Bishopric to ask parents to take their children out while the sacrament is being passed? Philip Answer Philip, Church leaders, particularly Bishops, play a pivotal role in ensuring that...
In Mosiah 15, does Abinadi’s sermon support the Trinity?
Question Gramps, We know the Trinity is a false doctrine. God and Jesus are separate personages. But confusingly, Jesus is often referred to as "God", especially in the Old Testament. To reconcile this, we often distinguish between God the Father (God) and God...
What is the LDS Church’s stance on gender transitions?
Question Gramps, What is the Church policy for those who gender transition? Kay Answer Kay, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints maintains clear doctrinal stances regarding sexual orientation and gender identity. According to Church...
How can I best explain that the handshake in the temples aren’t cultish or bad?
Question Gramps, My girlfriend, who is a recent convert, watched a video of the temple handshake near the veil. She is now confused and scared about being a member because she says it looks like Freemasonry. I don't know how to explain the handshake without...
Did Brigham Young ordain his 11-year-old son to be an apostle?
Question Gramps, I recently heard that Brigham Young ordained his 11-year-old son, John Willard Young, as an Apostle to have John become Prophet due to seniority (at a later date). If this is true, why would a current prophet ordain an 11-year-old? Does this...
Where are the Gold Plates now?
Question Gramps, Where are the gold plates now? Stacie Answer Stacie, The narrative of the Golden Plates begins in the early 19th century with Joseph Smith, the founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. According to Smith, an...
What is the Holy Priesthood of Enoch?
Question Gramps, Do you know anything about The Holy Priesthood of Enoch (The Order of Enoch) as opposed to The Order of Melchizedek? I knew someone who said they were a High Priest of Enoch. In Doctrine and Covenants, it mentions Order Melchizedek is after The...
Are all angels male?
Question Gramps, Are all angels male? I cannot find any reference to female ministering, messengers, or comforting angels that are female. Jillyn Answer Jillyn, In many early Christian writings and Latter-day Saint teachings, angels are...
Why so much hatred for Latter-day Saints (Mormons)?
Question Gramps, If you have been on YouTube and a video about the LDS shows up, you’ll almost always find comments from people saying that our church is a cult, and we’re brainwashed, and we don’t believe in the correct Jesus, etc. Many of these people are...
