Sealing to father or stepfather? What do I do?
Question Gramps, My parents divorced when I was 7. A few years later, both married other people. My mom and stepfather joined the church. My stepfather died of cancer 3 months after his baptism and my mom chose to be sealed to him a year later. My dad passed...
Does each earth have multiple heavens?
Question Gramps, While reading in Moses Chapter 1 I noticed it states: 37 And the Lord God spake unto Moses, saying: The heavens, they are many, and they cannot be numbered unto man; but they are numbered unto me, for they are mine. 38 And as one earth shall...
What is non consensual sin?
Question Gramps, At our recent General Conference Elder Cook used the term non consensual sin. I’m very confused by this. What is non consensual sin. If it’s non consensual like abuse or rape surely that is not a sin on the victim. Did he just get a bit...
What does “infinite” atonement really mean?
Question Dear Gramps, If Jesus Christ has paid the price for my sins through an "infinite" atonement, then is it unjust for me to have to also pay a civil penalty for a sin in this life? For example, if I get a speeding ticket, doesn't Christ's infinite...
How do our church leaders get so much done?
Question Gramps, How do our church leaders get so much done? It seems like they do not sleep. Peter Answer Dear Peter, Let’s think about their job for a minute. Virtually non stop travel, speeches, pastoral counseling, media relations, dealing...
If one doesn’t live worthily during life isn’t sealing them by proxy all a waste of time?
Question Gramps, We understand that anyone who inherits a kingdom other than the Celestial Kingdom will not be privileged to have an eternal companion and those eternal relationships, yet we seal everyone in the temple. I always thought that this was the...
Is it okay to go camping with someone while dating?
Question Gramps, I'm a young adult and was wondering if it's okay to go camping overnight with someone while dating them. We wouldn't sleep together but near each other and it's just the two of us, no one else. Is this inappropriate or breaking the law of...
How can I fulfill the commandment to do genealogy when I am so busy?
Question Dear Gramps, I am a woman of middle age, have a very busy and demanding family, and two jobs. I also teach in the Mormon Church. We have been commanded to do genealogy and temple work for our kindred dead. I love genealogy and the work, but it seems...
My friend claims that Mormons rejoice in Adam’s transgression. Is he right?
Question Dear Gramps, My friend say Mormon rejoice in Adam’s transgression and my friend say only the ungodly people will rejoice in sinful things, so is he right? John Answer Dear John, You must not be concerned about attempts of those who do not...
Why didn’t the 12 disciples in the Americas write anything?
Question Gramps, The 12 apostles in Jerusalem wrote many epistles to the saints. The 12 disciples in America never wrote anything (at least that we know of). Any explanation would be helpful. Kane Answer Kane, There really wasn't a reason to...
