Since God created the universe and everything in it during a 7 day span, where do the dinosaurs fit in?
Question Hello Gramps! I am having an issue with my parents about the religious upbringing of my 7 year old son. My parents have stated that Mormons serve Satan? I know through research that this is false, and have decided to investigate many religions to...
Who do Mormons worship?
Question Gramps, Who do Mormons worship, God the Father or His Son, Jesus Christ? Who answers prayers? Paul Answer Paul, The mode of worship in our faith is to worship them all together. While we do seek to differentiate ourselves from...
What is the advantage of being more diligent in keeping the commandments?
Question Gramps, The parables of the laborers in the vineyard and the prodigal son seem to suggest that it really doesn't matter how hard you work, how long you work, how diligent you are, how much you suffer or how much you sacrifice. In the end all that...
Corianton repented? Non members giving prayers in Sacrament Meeting? Tower of Babel?
Question Gramps, I want to know if there is evidence that Corianton (from Alma 39-42) is included in those listed in Alma 48 as being "like Moroni" or "no less serviceable"... indicating he had repented, and had become acceptable to the Lord. I have heard...
Did Adam and Eve REALLY have agency?
Question Dear Gramps, We know that there were two Commandments given to Adam and Eve. I understand that they "lived in a state of innocence" and that they could not have children until the fall. I'm confused because of two things; first, I thought God won't...
Why are we reminded over and over about our nothingness if the soul is worth much to God?
Question Hi Gramps, If the soul of man is precious to God and is worth much, why are we reminded over and over about our nothingness in the scheme of things? Joan Answer Dear Joan, Something I have been thinking a lot about lately is perception....
How do I develop a deep and strong personal testimony of Christ’s atonement and sacrifice?
Question Gramps, I have multiple friends that have made serious mistakes, changed their lives around, gone through the repentance process, and through doing so have grown extremely close to the Savior. They have an incredibly deep, strong, and personal...
Why are you not supposed to go into the water on Sundays?
Question Gramps, I'm aware of the last days vision concerning the destroyer on the waters, however I was wondering why specifically you are not supposed to go in water on Sundays. Susan Answer Dear Susan, As you're aware, the Lord gave a...
Eating disorders? Suicide? Acceptance of temple work?
Question Hi Gramps, Can God help me overcome an eating disorder? Thanks, Elly Answer Dear Elly, I am sorry you are struggling with an eating disorder. Yes, Christ can help you. His Atonement covers not just sins, but all the pains we experience...
Does God stop our healing and successes and just hurt us if we don’t repent?
Question Gramps, I've had a belief that God stops healing/success and hurts us if we don't repent. Logically I know "he is love". But what about the Lamenites? And the Egyptians? He loved them equally, yet hurt them. But he also warned them, did he not? It's...
