Is there really such a feeling of peace and freedom when leaving the Church?
Question Gramps, All exmormons usually will describe a peace, a freedom, feeling less under "mind control of Mormonism" when leaving the church. I can honestly say that I have felt these feelings too (when reading the stories). Are we being fooled by Satan or...
Are there special things I should know about when passing the Sacrament?
Question Gramps, I just passed the sacrament for the first time and it was wonderful. My question is about manners. I know the basics such as using my right hand and holding it in the square, waiting for the presiding officer, reverent positions and such. Are...
What can we do to avoid being led astray by apostate groups?
Question Gramps, I have one brother and one sister who have been very strong in the church and slowly have been led astray by a couple of different apostate groups. One by a polygamy group and the other recently by Gale Porate. My question. What can we as LDS...
Marriage or mission?
Question Hi Gramps. I don't know if I should go on a full time mission or get married. I just turned 19 so I would be able to. And my parents keep asking me about it. Yet my boyfriend has been talking about getting married. He did not serve a mission to to...
Why doesn’t the Church put the Joseph Smith translation of the Bible in the text rather than in the footnotes?
Question Dear Gramps, When reading the bible I often find the Joseph Smith Translation in the footnotes. The longer corrections are in the back of the bible. Why don't we just put the corrected parts (or translations) in place of the incorrect parts in the...
How can I explain that modern prophets have modern revelation over their predecessors?
Question Dear Gramps, I am concerned for friends of mine who say "that if a living prophet can say things that sets aside what a former prophet has said, what faith then can we take in what the prophets tell us today if their words can be set aside by a future...
Is there a difference between a general conference session and a solemn assembly?
Question Gramps, What is the difference between a general conference session and a solemn assembly? Scott Answer Scott, A solemn assembly is usually held following the calling and setting apart of a new president of The Church of Jesus Christ of...
How do I explain family history and the importance to a non-member?
Question Gramps, A non-member relative living about 2,000 miles from me has asked this question: "I find it interesting to see the intensity of interest devoted to this (family history) by the Mormon church. Does the interest arise from the religion or is this...
Wouldn’t Mary’s genealogy have been more important than Joseph’s in Matthew’s intro to the Savior’s ministry?
Question Gramps, Why does Matthew record the genealogy of Joseph in his introduction to the Savior's mortal mission? Would not Mary's genealogy be more important? Were Joseph and Mary so closely related that their genealogies were nearly the same? Thank you...
Why do we use a rabbit and eggs to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ?
Question Hello Gramps, Why do we use a rabbit and eggs to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ? Is this a complete marketing scheme or is there any real significance? Devin Answer Dear Devin, The use of Easter eggs and Easter bunnies is tied to...
