What is the Church’s stance on exorcism?
Question I am wondering what the Church's stance is regarding exorcisms. Do they believe in possessions? If so, what is done about it? Michelle Answer Michelle, Because there are examples in Christ's time of possessions, the official stance of the...
Do Latter-day Saints worship Adam as a god?
Question Dear Gramps, Could you make any comments on the following: Brigham Young stated: Our father Adam came into the garden of Eden . . . and brought Eve, one of his wives. . . . He is our Father and our God. (Journal of Discourses, Volume I, page 50, 1854...
What discipline can one expect if violating the Law of Chastity? And for how long?
Question Dear Gramps, When an endowed priesthood holder violates the law of chastity before he is married, what church discipline is invoked and what is it based upon (severity, length of time, etc)? Kristi Answer Dear Kristi, The duties of a...
Why do we need a prophet if we can receive revelation on our own?
Question Gramps, Since we believe that God can speak to everyone individually through the spirit, why then would we need a prophet (Such as Russel M. Nelson)? What would God reveal to the Prophet that he could not tell me directly instead? My first guess is...
Why are there contradicting accounts of the First Vision by Joseph Smith?
Question Hi Gramps, I was wondering – recently my husband heard that there were contradicting accounts of the First Vision from the Prophet Joseph Smith. Do you know anything about this? This is very disheartening to my husband and I’m at a loss.. not sure what...
How do you know when to stay married and keep trying or just call it quits?
Question Gramps, We were sealed 4 yrs ago, after 7 years of marriage. It was an outcome of him trying to prove to me he had stopped his porn, alcohol, smoking addictions. but he hadn’t. I later had a thought come and hit me that I wouldn’t make it to the...
If pre-existence is a fact, then why would Paul teach the natural body to be first, then the spiritual?
Question Gramps, If pre-existence is a fact, then why would Paul teach the natural body to be first, then the spiritual? Howbeit that that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual (1 Cor 15:46). Wouldn’t...
What kingdom will Born Again Christians obtain who reject certain aspects of our religion?
Question Dear Gramps, Do you have any ideas / suggestions what kind of kingdom devout, practicing Born Again Christians can inherit, that completely reject Joseph Smith and classify the LDS church as a cult? Andre Answer Andre, Unfortunately, the...
Can we really know anything 100%
Question Dear Gramps, My friends and I had a long discussion about knowledge. Often, I hear people at the pulpit testify that they "know" something is true. We considered the idea that while the standard error for things we strongly believe could be very small...
What is the situation of those who lived valiant lives during mortality but never had heard of the gospel of Jesus Christ?
Question Dear Gramps, I have great faith and trust that Heavenly Father will do the best for his children, but I would like clarification on the matter of those who will come forth in the morning of the first resurrection. I do a lot of family history and...
