What happens to the recipient of proxy ordinances if they are performed by an unworthy proxy?
Dear Gramps, If someone goes to the temple unworthily to do baptisms for the dead (or anything else) what happens to the dead that were supposed to get baptized? Do they not have a chance anymore? and what happens to the unworthy person? Frank, from Vista, California...
Is there anyway that I can be unsealed from my very cruel and abusive father?
Dear Gramps, I am sealed to my parents by being Born in the Covenant. However, my parents later divorced due to his abuse and affairs. He has since married in the temple again, but is not leading a worthy life. I am really struggling with the fact that I am sealed to...
In the metaphor in Matt. 19:24, does the “eye of a needle” refer to a hole in the wall surrounding Jerusalem?
Dear Gramps,I was reading in Matthew 19 and in verse 24 it says It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of god.” I’ve heard this many times but was told the eye of a needle refers to a hole in a wall...
What does the scripture mean that says, “It is not given that one man should possess that which is above another, wherefore the world lieth in sin”?
Dear Gramps, What does the scripture mean that says in D&C 49:20, But it is not given that one man should possess that which is above another, wherefore the world lieth in sin. It would appear here that the Lord despises economic inequality. Curtis Dear...
Does the Mormon Church practice casting out devils?
Gramps, Does our Church practice casting out devils? If so, how it may be done, is there any special ordinance or just by priesthood holders prayer and fast? Why do not we hear much about such process? Does it mean that it is not widely used (or open) practice, or...
Should homosexuals be excommunicated from the Mormon Church?
Question Gramps, My wife and I know several members of the Church that claim to be homosexual. I keep trying to tell my wife that I am correct to say they are excommunicated if they choose to live that way after being counseled by Bishops, Stake Presidents and...
Will spirits be able to move from one kingdom in heaven to another to visit family and friends?
Gramps, Can or will spirits be able to move from one kingdom in heaven to another to visit family and friends? Ken, from Troutdale, Oregon Dear Ken, Moving from kingdom to another in the eternities following the resurrection would entail moving from one world to...
Would I be looked down on in the Mormon Church because of my tattoos?
Dear Gramps, I grew up going to Christian schools(Church of God and Catholic)and I attended Church of God and Baptist churches so I have always had some type of religion in my life. I believe in God and I pray everyday. I have not attended church in many years and...
Why did the Lord not have Joseph Smith re-translate the lost portion of the Book of Mormon?
Hello Gramps, I am working with my son, preparing him for a mission, we were discussing the pages of the manuscript that was lost to us because of Martin Harris. I remember learning about how the Lord did not have Joseph Smith re-translate it. I cannot remember the...
Should I marry the first person that pops the question?
Dear Gramps, I am 26 and a single mom, I hold a full time job and am taking online courses which I am considered a full time student. How much effort should I be putting into looking for a companion at this point in my life? Should I go to the extreme and marry the...
