Will I have to deal with my autism in the next life?
Question Dear Gramps, I'm someone who deals with having Asperger's or Autism Spectrum Disorder. One of the blessings that I'm looking forward to is the possibility of being healed and not having it anymore, but I've also been concerned that this may be a burden...
Can I drink water or herb tea on Fast Sunday?
Question Gramps, Can I drink water or herb tea on Fast Sunday? David Answer David, In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, fasting is a sacred and recurring practice designed to draw individuals closer to God. Observed typically on the...
Are non-member couples separated after death?
Question Gramps, Rudgar Clawson implied in General Conference (1908) that non-member couples are separated from each other until sealed together by someone in the temple. Is that true? Len Answer Len, In the October 1908 General Conference,...
Are those who accept the gospel after death still accountable for their life on earth?
Question Gramps, Are those that end up in spirit prison and repent receiving the gospel and it’s ordinances still accountable for the life they lived during their time on earth or if they accept the proxy baptism is their actions during their time on earth...
Is the Holy Ghost’s relationship between members and non-members different?
Question Gramps, What is the difference in the workings of the Holy Ghost between members of the Church and non-members? Aside from being confirmed, what is the distinction in how the Holy Ghost operates for each group? Jericho Answer Jericho, If...
Do those baptized by proxy need to renew their covenants like we do?
Question Gramps, I'm not sure there is an answer, but I thought I would see if you may have additional insight regarding partaking of the sacrament as it relates to proxy baptism. Here on Earth, each Sunday we have the opportunity to renew our own baptismal...
Does Church doctrine state there will be polygamy in the Celestial Kingdom?
Question Gramps, Is there anything in church doctrine about whether polygamy will exist in the Celestial Kingdom? I have heard this, but wanted to know if it is church doctrine. Charlene Answer Charlene, This is one of those topics that tends to...
Are we discouraged from blessing our food when out in public?
Question Dear Gramps, A friend told me recently that a General Authority had told us not to bless the food when we eat in a restaurant. Is this true? Are we discouraged from blessing the food in public? She said that we are supposed to bless it before we go...
Did we have an extended heavenly family?
Question Dear Gramps, Assuming the widely held assumption that Heavenly Father was once a man like us, with a Heavenly Father of his own, does that mean that we have an extended celestial spirit family? For example, do we have heavenly grandparents, uncles,...
Is there a policy regarding temple work for someone who committed suicide?
Question Gramps, What is the church policy on members who commit suicide receiving the temple ordinances in their behalf? Bob Answer Bob, This is one of those tender, complicated questions where doctrine, policy, and compassion all come...
