Why is school important?
Question Yo gramps, Why is school important? Jaihdin Answer Yo, yo, Jaihdin, Blaise Pascal once said, "People are usually more convinced by reasons they discovered themselves than by those found by others." In that light, here's a starting point...
What’s the deal with the Salamander Letters?
Question Gramps, What do you know about the Salamander Letters? I heard many were killed over them. Aubre Answer Aubre, On the subject of the Salamander Letters two people were killed. Steven F. Christensen and Kathleen Sheets were killed by bombs...
Why do we re-dedicate temples?
Question Gramps, Please I want to find out why we Re-dedicate Temples if it has already been dedicated for Sacred Purposes? Thank you! Joshua Answer Joshua, Temple re-dedication usually only occurs after some major change. One of the more common...
In the pre-mortal spirit world did we choose the families into which we would be born?
Question Dear Gramps, I have always been under the impression, from what several Mormon friends have said, that we did not choose the families we were born to, except perhaps for a few individuals in rare circumstances. But in church today a teacher stated that...
How can Lehi be from the tribe of Mannasseh?
Question Gramps, How did Lehi get into the tribe of Manasseh if he came from Jerusalem (Judah)? Dallas Answer Dallas, It is interesting how reading something quickly can lead us to believe certain assumptions. But a closer reading reveals how...
Is a socialist society the same as the Law of Consecration?
Question Gramps, My grown son says that a socialist society is the same as living the Law of Consecration. I don’t believe it is but would like to understand how to explain the differences. Diana Answer Diana, If one focuses solely on the external...
Is there ever a time when you don’t have to honor your parents?
Question Hi gramps, After my parents got divorced I lived with my mom. Awhile after the divorce my mom would do drugs and was never around. After I was placed in foster care my dad turned down the opportunity to take me and my brother but took my sister. I...
How can the Lord help someone overcome an addiction?
Question Gramps, How can the Lord help someone overcome an addiction if they've already tried everything? David Answer Dear David, I’m sorry that you are struggling with the issue of addiction-whether your own or that of a loved one. While you...
Why don’t Mormons pray to Jesus since they regard him as Jehovah?
Question Gramps, My sister just called me today to tell me she learned something new in church yesterday. She said that Jesus is the God of the Old Testament. I just read on your site that Mormons believe that Jesus was the Jehovah of the Old Testament. If...
Am I a Judge in Israel?
Question Gramps, I am in the Bishopric and our Bishop is out of town most of the time. I am acting Bishop when he is gone. Am I considered a Judge in Israel? Thank You. Kimo Answer Dear Kimo, Bishops have many responsibilities. A bishopric is...
