Why was polygamy prohibited in the Book of Mormon but authorized later?
Question Dear Gramps, In my search for truth I began to study the LDS religion. I have a question about the practice of polygamy. In the Book of Mormon, Jacob 2:23-27, 3:5-7 it seems to clearly teach that polygamy is an abomination to the Lord. Then I read in the...
Do you know of any place where a general authority of the Mormon Church has recommended having on hand a seventy-two-hour emergency supply kit?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a friend that thinks that since she can’t find any where that a General Authority or Prophet told us to have 72 hour kits, that it is not really a necessary thing. She thinks it is a good thing- just not on the same level of...
When the Lord says that all associations will be thrown down in D&C 132, what does he mean?
Gramps, Please share with me some comments about Doctrine & Covenants Section 132, For example, when the Lord says that all associations will be thrown down, does He include all non-LDS associations? Why does he use the word “destroy”? Thank you. Douglas, from...
What is known about Abraham going to Egypt and teaching the Egyptians about the stars and solar systems, and why would they believe him?
Gramps, What is known about Abraham going to Egypt and teaching the Egyptians about the stars and solar systems? It mentions it in the Pearl of Great Price. Why did they believe him? They obviously valued this information as the kings used this to build their...
I have a colleague who argues that the succession to the presidency is accomplished by tradition, since the ranking apostle always becomes the next president. How can I demonstrate to him that his ascertain is incorrect?
Dear Gramps, I have been in a discussion with a member of a church that claims to be the actual latter day church of succession to the church led by the Prophet Joseph Smith. The claim made by this member is that the LDS church has not followed the guidelines of...
At death when our spirits leave our physical bodies are they clothed?
Dear Gramps, At death when our spirits leave our physical bodies are they clothed? Carol, from Orem, Utah Dear Carol, Never having been there, I couldn’t tell you from first hand knowledge, but my opinion would be, yup. They could even be wearing spiritual...
I have always known that the Mormon Church is the one and only true church, but I have never had a spiritual manifestion of the fact. why would this be?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been a member of the Mormon Church my whole life, and I’ve known my whole life that the Church is true and it’s the only true Church of Jesus Christ. Because I’ve just always known that the Church is true I’ve never actually had the spirit...
How can we help our friend from a dysfunctional home see the value of life?
Dear Gramps, My daughter has a friend who has asked some very pointed questions about abortion that we have tried to help her with. She feels that abortion is justified because she wishes that her mother had aborted her instead of raising her in a dysfunctional and...
Where did we get the idea that all ordinances had to be done by mortals?
Gramps, Where did we get the idea that all ordinances had to be done by mortals? Gordon Dear Gordon, The idea that all the saving ordinances of the gospel must be done by mortals is gleaned from the scriptures and amplified by the General Authorities of the Mormon...
How do I shake this fear of dying?
Kami wrote Hey Gramps, I have a weird question for you. I have a terrible fear of dying. It has been something I have experienced since I can remember. I just have a feeling that something horrible is waiting in the wings for me. I know that sounds crazy but I can’t...
