Why was death justifiable in Alma 51?
Question Gramps, Why was it justifiable in Alma 51 for the freemen to put to death the kingmen? Unlike the story of Nephi They don't seem to have received a commandment from the Lord to do so. If it was not justifiable why doesn't it say so? Paige ...
Divorce or not? Can someone fall in their exalted state?
Question Gramps, I'm just starting my investigation into becoming a Mormon. I am separated from my Church of England wife some 5 or 7 years now. I only stayed within that marriage and the Church of England because of the oath I swore unto God to love my wife...
What do dreams about flying mean?
Question Gramps, Quite often I have dreams of flying. I believe in dreams. Sadly, a number of church leaders do not put much stock in dreams. I can name Bishops and Stake Presidents that have scoffed about dreams. So, probably the most recurring dreams that I...
Do I need to do temple work for my babies who died shortly after birth?
Question Gramps, I gave birth to twin babies 3 years ago. They were both born alive but lived for less than two hours before returning to their Heavenly Father. Please help me understand whether or not I need to do temple work for them. Baptisms? Endowments?...
Are answers to prayer conditional on someone else also asking for me?
Question Gramps, I've been thinking about the line from the Bible Dictionary, "The object of prayer is ... to secure for ourselves and for others blessings that ... are made conditional on our asking for them." Often in Church, we ask for group prayers or...
Reading about the Freemason’s handshake has caused great doubt of my faith. Can you help or explain?
Question Gramps I've been a member of the Church over 13 years now. I've had some spiritual experiences happen that have had a profound effect on me. Today i was reading about the freemasons handshake.which is exactly the same as the Mormon handshake. It...
What is the official truth on whether Heavenly Father has a father?
Question Gramps, I’m not sure our institution wants to own the teaching that our Heavenly Father has a father who has a father, and so on, infinitely. I know this teaching was passionately held, taught, and defended by presiding leaders, but hardly touched...
How can two people get opposite revelations?
Question Hi Gramps, I read your answer to someone's question "How can people receive opposite personal revelation and both say it came from God?" and it got me thinking of another similar question. Two people are engaged to be married in the temple and one...
Why was it Eve that partook of the fruit first?
Question Gramps, I've been studying a lot about Adam and Eve and the Fall. Through various quotes from modern day prophets, it's pretty clear that Adam and Eve were aware of the plan and what would have to take place in order to start the mortal probation of...
Can check lists divert us from drawing closer to the Lord?
Question Gramps, What do you think Elder Bednar meant in his talk last conference when he said focusing upon CHECK LISTS can divert us from drawing closer to the Lord? (Saturday morning session/October 6, 2018) Karen Answer Karen, If you have the...
