When I am depressed I feel unworthy. What can I do about it?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a couple of comments/questions. I know as a good LDS I should be able to overcome depression. But I don’t seem to be able to with any consistency. When I am deeply depressed I just seem to not care about the church, doctrines or...
If the Word of Wisdom is not a commandment why is it a requirement for permission to enter one of the Lord’s holy temples?
Question Dear Gramps, I follow the Word of Wisdom but my husband who converted to the Mormon Church before we got married is having a hard time with the fact that it is used to determine who is worthy to enter the temple. The Word of Wisdom states that it “IS...
Why are God and Jesus Christ both considered “our Father”?
Question Dear Gramps, Why are God and Jesus Christ both considered “our Father”? Scott Answer Dear Scott, The concept that Jesus may be called both the Father and the Son is amply explained in the Book of Mormon, AND now Abinadi said unto them: I...
Must a person give permission to an evil spirit before the evil spirit could possess them?
Question Dear Gramps, My niece watched the movie “The Exorcism of Rose Lee” (Hope i have the title right.) She’s concerned about being possessed or how that happens. A friend told her there was a scripture in the Bible about a person having to give permission...
If God loves us then why does he make us suffer so much?
Question Dear Gramps, If God loves us then why does he make us suffer so much? Mystical Answer Dear Mystical, Two points– 1) There is purpose in suffering, and 2) God does not make us suffer. Probably the principal source of suffering is the...
Can I be sealed in a Mormon temple to my grandparents?
Question Dear Gramps, I am very close to my dead grandparents who are of Jewish decent. My mother and father divorced and remarried, but I still go by my father's and grandparents last name. My mother married a good member of the church and was sealed in the...
Can a non-member receive a remission of sins?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been having a discussion with a few people lately over obtaining a remission of sins. I can clearly read in Preach My Gospel that baptism and the bestowal of the Gift of the Holy Ghost brings a remission of sins. I also have many...
Who is the archangel Raphael?
Question Dear Gramps, Who is Raphael? I think there is some answer some where but I have forgotten where I read it. Norman Answer Dear Norman, The Hebrew celestial hierarchy is said to consist of seven archangels. The names of two of these,...
Why have I lost the desire to attend church and feel an anger toward the leaders and their counsel?
Question Dear Gramps I am a convert of 27 years and up until this last year have felt a wonderful peace and warmth from being a member. This last year I have lost the desire to attend church and feel an anger toward the leaders and their counsel. I feel as if...
Why do we find on the internet such rage against the Mormon Church?
Question Dear Gramps, I found your site on the moregoodfoundation web site. I have read many of your answers to questions, and have been impressed. I am not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but have been interested in it ever since I...