What is the process for rebaptism after excommunication?
Question Gramps, What are all of the rebaptism questions that are asked before someone (who was excommunicated for adultery) can be rebaptized? Does the rebaptism have to be approved by the First Presidency? Does that person have to be interviewed by a General...
What is the worst that can happen to me?
Question Gramps, I have made covenants in the temple. But I am unworthy to attend, because I stopped tithing. I have failed in many ways. Such as not studying and understanding scripture and as a result not passing that on to my children. The reason I stopped...
Can a Stake President sign a temple recommend without actually asking the questions?
Question Gramps, I just came back from a meeting with a member of the stake presidency to renew my temple recommend. We chatted for a minute or two, just small talk. He then said to me, "I presume that your bishop did a thorough interview with you?" I replied...
Will we be judged by Joseph Smith in the final judgment?
Question Gramps, Someone referred me to this: "No man or woman in this dispensation will ever enter into the celestial kingdom of God without the consent of Joseph Smith...every man and woman must have the certificate of Joseph Smith, Junior, as a passport to...
Why is emphasis on violence in the media not a great as pornography in the Church?
Gramps, Why is it that Church Authorities do not place the same emphasis on viewing violence and brutality in media as that with pornography? We never hear of the dangers and evils that this causes our society. Violence and brutality are in direct opposition to...
Why does the Mormon Church not accept the Christian concept of Grace?
Question Dear Gramps, Why does the Mormon Church not accept the Christian concept of Grace? Also, most Christian religions consider John 3:16 to be the most important verse of all time, yet Mormons do not recognize it. Eric Answer Dear Eric, The...
What takes place at a General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Question Gramps, I’ve looked through your topics but couldn't find this. Could you explain what all takes place at a general conference? Thank you. Richard Answer Dear Richard, General Conferences of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
In the Book of Mormon, why would King Mosiah give the office of high priest to Alma?
Question Dear Gramps, Upon Alma going to Zarahemla, why would Mosiah give the office of High Priest (in other words, the office of being the Prophet of the Church) to someone else, and why Alma? Why would the record indicate later that Alma was the founder of...
Is it wrong to associate with people who do things the Church doesn’t agree with?
Question Gramps, Is it wrong to associate with people who do things that the church doesn't approve of? For example, is it wrong to be friends with a drug dealer if we are not dealing drugs or doing drugs? What about someone who works in the sex industry? What...
Since God created the universe and everything in it during a 7 day span, where do the dinosaurs fit in?
Question Hello Gramps! I am having an issue with my parents about the religious upbringing of my 7 year old son. My parents have stated that Mormons serve Satan? I know through research that this is false, and have decided to investigate many religions to...
