Has the Church’s policy on cremation changed?
Question Gramps, Has the Church’s policy on cremation changed recently? Beverlee Answer Hi Beverlee, Thank you for your question. The Church's policy regarding cremation could be found in Handbook 2: Administering the Church(obsolete) and...
If there is a God, why does He allow terrible things to happen?
Question Gramps, I came across a question that left me stumped. Someone had asked, "If there is a God then why does he allow such horrible things to happen?" (Example: murder, rape, etc.) I realized that if anyone were to ever ask me this I would have no idea...
What is the point of being conferred and ordained to the Priesthood?
Question Gramps, I grew up being taught that men have the Priesthood. That is why we get chewed out during Priesthood session to be more righteous, living to be worthy of it, etc. We are conferred and ordained to an office, etc. The Church has lately done all...
Was Moroni a resurrected being when he appeared to Joseph Smith?
Question Gramps, Was Moroni a resurrected being when he came to Joseph Smith? Robin Answer Hi Robin, Thank you for your question. The answer is a clear - yes! On the Church's website it states the following: In 1823 Moroni was sent as...
Are spirits able to be tempted by Satan in Spirit Paradise?
Question Gramps, I’ve been wondering about the conditions in spirit paradise, mainly are spirits there able to be tempted by Satan, and other wicked influences? Also, will all spirits in spirit paradise be eventually exalted after the Resurrection? Mike ...
Why does Satan have so much power?
Question Gramps, I have been studying lately many experiences that apostles of the church have had while they have been preaching the gospel. Especially the experiences of Heber C. Kimball when he preached in England. There are many instances where Satan has...
Why does this scripture in Isaiah and in the Book of Mormon always seem so contradictory?
Question Gramps, What does it mean, "For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still"? Why is it repeated so many times and always seems contradictory? Beatrice Answer Beatrice, Thanks for the question, Beatrice....
How many judgments are there?
Question Gramps, Firstly, I would like to say I am so grateful for the effort & time you put in to helping everyone with their questions. It really is a blessing for us to go somewhere for help and receive the answers with scripture quotes attached. I have...
If we cause anguish to another, does that anguish become ours on judgment day?
Question Gramps, Once I hear a truth taught in Church, I commit it as part of my testimony, which includes this: If someone commits a vile act and causes anguish upon another then that anguish becomes their own come Judgement Day if they don't seek the...
How can I have faith when facing trials raising a special needs child?
Question Gramps, Hello. I have had years of "severe" trials raising a son with special needs. He has autism. Of course he brings joy and perfect love to our home and is really fun. I can't ignore the difficulty I cope with daily. It is constantly stressful and...