Prior to 1978, were black women allowed to perform temple ordinances?
Question Gramps, It is widely known that black men could not receive the priesthood, and therefore, could not enter the temple. I don't remember anything said about black women though. They have nothing to do with the priesthood -it not being a prerequisite for...
Is it my fault that I have a personality disorder?
Question Gramps, I have avoidance personality disorder. My whole life I've been labeled as shy and introverted and could never make a real connection with anybody. Not even members of my own family. Because of it I was never able fulfill pretty much anything in...
Does the Mormon Church teach that all generations of blacks are held responsible for the sin of Cain?
Question Gramps, The Mormons teach that we are not held responsible for the sins of Adam and Eve (in the Catholic Church a child is born with “Original Sin”–the sin of Adam and Eve). So….why would the Mormon Church teach that all generations of blacks are held...
Can you demonstrate from the Bible that all spirits, including Satan, are children of our Father in Heaven?
Question Gramps, I have a friend that adamantly refuses to accept that we were all spirit brothers and sisters, including Lucifer as a spirit child of our Heavenly Father. He won't accept references from the Book of Mormon or the D&C. I'd like to know more...
Will my autistic son be denied any of the blessings of the gospel because he is not qualified to be baptized?
Question Dear Gramps, Hello. I am wondering about my 7 year old autistic son. He is very low functioning and does not speak. He cannot tolerate going 'anywhere'.... literally. Does not do well around large groups of people, therefore we are unable to attend...
Will we be able to see and speak with our Heavenly Father and Jesus in the Spirit World, or must we wait until after the Resurrection?
Question Dear Gramps, Will we be able to see and speak with our Heavenly Father and Jesus in the Spirit World, or must we wait until after the Resurrection? Is it incorrect to say to someone if their loved one dies, “he/she is with the Lord now”? Suzanne ...
What happens to a person who has lived a recreant life and who later repents and complies with the Lord’s will?
Question Dear Gramps, What happens to a person that was born under the temple covenant, baptized at age eight, rebelled at age fourteen, was inactive for most of his life, committed some serious sins, repented in his late forties, and since has been to the...
In the Book of Abraham it talks about “the Gods” creating the earth. What does that mean?
Question Gramps, When it is talking about the Gods created the earth in the Book of Abraham. What is it referring too? Let me know thanks! Josh Answer Dear Josh, There are two aspects of the creation. Both are explained in the Book of Abraham....
Has anyone ever seen spirits?
Question Hello Gramps. So I am a missionary in Liberia and some of the people here say we cannot see spirits yet there are multiple accounts of people seeing spirits like Moses and Jesus Christ and Wilford Woodruff and the founding Fathers. I just want to get...
Can one be forgiven of abortion?
Question Dear Gramps, We know that all sins can be forgiven except that of denying the Holy Ghost. In the case of murder I know that one can be forgiven but never obtain eternal life, only the telestial kingdom. In the cause of abortion is it the same in that...