Why is the Law of Chastity included as a separate law during the endowment?
Question Gramps, Why is the Law of Chastity included as a separate law during the endowment, instead of as part of the Law of Obedience like other commandments? Of course, chastity is incredibly important, but I've always been confused by its singular emphasis...
Since an ordinance is a sacred act, how does one obey it?
Question Gramps, It’s easy to understand what it means to obey commandments and statutes, as well as to keep covenants. But since an ordinance is a sacred act, how does one obey it? How can an action be kept or obeyed? Loretta Answer Loretta, In...
Why was there racism in the Latter-day Saint Church?
Question Gramps, Why was there racism in the religion? We’re not supposed to hate people so why hate people of color? Katelyn Answer Katelyn, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a rich tapestry of history that includes both...
If we are truly repentant, will our sins be spoken of on Judgment Day?
Question Gramps, If we are truly repentant, on judgement day, will our sins still be spoken for all to hear even though the scriptures say our Heavenly Father will remember them no more? Raydeen Answer Raydeen, The concept of repentance is central...
Could We Have Prophetesses in Modern Times?
Question Gramps, I was studying Luke 2 this Christmas Season, and was a little struck by the description of a devout temple worker within, starting verse 36: "...there was one Anna, a prophetess, (..., 37) ...she was a widow of about fourscore and four years,...
Who has claim to the “Holy Land?”
Question Gramps, Who has a claim to the “Holy” Land (Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, whatever you want to call it) and how will the political landscape of that area look during the Millennium? Peter Answer Peter, Let’s begin with Abraham, to...
Do We Have Access to the Celestial Kingdom Prior to Resurrection?
Question Gramps, Does mankind have access to the Celestial Kingdom before Christ’s resurrection? Jared Answer Jared, The question of whether mankind had access to the celestial kingdom prior to resurrection is a profound and thought-provoking...
How Do We Know the Details of Abinadi’s Death?
Question Gramps, How did we know all the details of Abinadi’s death if Alma the Elder had fled before he died? Did he learn about it from another source? Or did Heavenly Father show it to him in a vision? David Answer David, The story of Abinadi,...
Do Latter-day Saints Believe That Guardian Angels are Assigned to Them?
Question Gramps, I've learned we are assigned a guardian angel in our premortal life. We chose this spirit because we loved them. They always stay with us, guiding, helping, protecting, etc. Can we talk with them and expect them to answer back? Sometimes I want...
Does God get angry when we sin?
Question Gramps, We read from the Book of Mormon every night and I can’t help but notice the pattern with the pride cycle. Something that is also consistent is God’s anger. Do you feel that God does get angry with us when we sin? Is this a misunderstanding of...
