Why the Garden of Eden at all?
Question Hi Gramps, I run mormondna.org and I’ve been asked a question that’s got me stumped. It started with a guy saying the Fall wasn’t necessary, and if it weren’t for Adam and Eve eating the fruit we’d all be living happily in the Garden. He used the...
Why were ordinances for people such as George Washington done on earth?
Question Gramps, According to Wilford Woodruff's journal, President George Washington, John Wesley, Benjamin Franklin, and Christopher Columbus were ordained high priests when they appeared within the sacred walls of the St. George Temple. Why did these...
What is the Resurrection of the Just?
Question Hello Gramps, I was hoping you could help clarify something for me. I have looked in D&C 138 and tried finding this topic in the Millenial Messiah. Could you please help clarify something if you can? Is the resurrection of the just and the morning...
Are there times when judging others is required?
Question Gramps, In 3 Nephi 14:2-5 it very clearly states that we are not to judge others. Yet in verse 6 it says "Give not that which is holy unto the dogs"... in order to determine who are "dogs" and not worth of laying holy things in front of don't we have...
How do I get through the divorce stigma?
Question Gramps, Many church members, including myself, have experienced the painful stigma associated with members who go through such an ordeal. Gossip, backbiting and judging are what divorcees often experience. I've always wondered why a church filled with...
What happens to a sealing if one asks to have their name removed from church records?
Question Dear Gramps, If an endowed member of the church who has been sealed to his wife asks to have his name removed from church records, can he come back into the church at a future time? What becomes the status of his marriage sealing, his sealing to his...
Why doesn’t The Lord’s Prayer contain any sign of gratitude?
Question Dear Gramps, How come the Lord's Prayer as recorded in the New Testament and the Book of Mormon contains no expression of thanks or gratitude? We are taught this is to be a model for our prayers. Frankly, it has me somewhat confused. Robert ...
How can I feel the worthiness I desire?
Question Dear Gramps, Thank you so much for giving your time and insight to help others. I seldom if ever feel worthy to enter the temple or to perform priesthood ordinances and responsibilities. I do answer the temple recommend questions accurately and I point...
Why is there a disparity in scientist beliefs in God?
Question Dear Gramps, Yourself, being a man of steadfast faith and having been a prominent scientist, do you have any thoughts regarding people such as Stephen Hawking and their belief that God does not exist? ( Keeping in mind that Latter-Day Saints believe in...
Monotheists or Polytheists?
Question I was recently asked if Latter-day Saints are monotheists or polytheists. Which if either are correct and why? Ben Answer Ben, An interesting question, but depending upon who's asking, it could also be a quite loaded one. Let me explain....
Should we listen to Christian Rock Music?
Question Gramps, I am an LDS mom of four children. One of the things we enjoy together is listening to christian rock music. We've even gone to two big music concerts in the past year together. We find the music uplifting and encouraging. It reminds us of the...
What is revelation?
Question Gramps, Please explain revelation to me. Linda Answer Linda, What a question! I could go on for pages, but I doubt that would be a preferred response. Instead, let me describe how I have received revelation in my life. Sometimes it comes...
Apostles vs Disciples among the Nephites
Why does the Book of Mormon refer to The Twelve in 3rd Nephi as disciples and not Apostles? I found 24 reference to disciples, ministers and the Twelve but no any mention of Apostles. Why is that? Is it because there can or should be only one set of Apostles on the...
Adam and Eve
Were ther 2 trees in the Garden of Eden? Were they both forbiden. I always thought there was one forbiden? Reading in Alma 12:21-28 Thank you! Norma ____________ Norma, of the many trees in the Garden of Eden, two were significant. Eating the fruit of the tree of...
Did any of Jerusha and Hyrum Smith’s children become well known?
Question Gramps, Did any of Jerusha and Hyrum's surviving children or descendants become well known in later life? Were any apostles, etc.? Elia Answer Elia, How gracious of you to call attention to Jerusha and Hyrum’s descendants. If I made a...
How do I survive my child’s suicide?
Question Gramps, I hope someone actually reads these. I'm exhausted from trying to save myself. My son Jesse lost his life to suicide four months ago. Could you recommend a self help book for me? I live in a town with counseling for drug abusers but there is no...
Custom of Transcribing Blessings
Dear Gramps, I am a member of a convert family and was baptized into the church with my husband and son one year ago. As I have attended other people's baptisms and blessings, I have noticed that the mother or wife of the family member being baptized or blessed will...
Abraham’s Children
In Genesis 22, we find the story of Abraham being commanded to sacrifice Isaac. Why is Isaac called Abraham's "only son" when he had an older half-brother, Ishmael (via Sarah's maid, Hagar)? Seanette __________ Seanette, The Septuagint suggests another reading of the...
Curse Lifted
So I haven't heard any conversation on the curse upon the ground being lifted as recorded in Gen 8:21. Can you point me to talks regarding this? Clearly God told Noah that he would no longer curse the ground for man's sake. If this has already been discussed just...
What is the LDS stance on being a surrogate mother?
Question What is the LDS Church stance on being a surrogate mother? Joshua Answer Joshua, The Church Handbook of Instruction, vol 2, section 21.4.16 (Surrogate Motherhood) states: “The Church strongly discourages surrogate motherhood.” If you and...
Seeking Truth
Gramps, I admire the the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a great deal. But I am not sure if I am ready to become a believer. I would love to be a witness to the truth. What would you recommend I do? Derek _______________ Derek, If you haven't done so...
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