Why doesn’t the Church just come out and say it’s okay to drink coffee?
Question Why doesn't the Church just come out and say it's okay to drink coffee? They beat around the bush about caffeine drinks and hot drinks.. Steve Answer Steve, Because it has been revealed and interpreted that Latter-day Saints are to avoid putting...
How can I be more effective in helping those in need?
Question Dear Gramps, I am fourteen years old and a freshman in high school. Last year I started handing out a little card at school with something spiritual and/or uplifting on it. For example, "Choose righteousness and happiness no matter what your...
Should members stay away from multilevel marketing companies?
Question Gramps, A lot of those companies are based out of Utah. My question is are those considered to be get rich quick schemes? I have been approached on a few different occasions by members of the church and I just don't know what to think. Sometimes I will...
Should LDS parents attend the same sex wedding of their children?
Question Dear Gramps, Should LDS parents attend the same-sex wedding of their gay children? What if they were having a heterosexual wedding in a Satanic church? Where does one draw the line in their children’s unacceptable conduct? How would one give their...
Can a person file bankruptcy and still hold a temple recommend?
Question Gramps, Some time ago, I heard a talk on BYU-TV by an apostle about bankruptcy. He talked about that and temple recommends. I don't recall who it was, I have searched on the LDS.org site for talks but not there. Does this ring any bells or do you know...
Who is the old man President Faust talks about in his pioneer story?
Question Gramps, Hello I was wondering if you know the name of the old pioneer in President Faust's story in a talk he gave called The Refiner's Fire? Thanks for your help. Chad Answer Dear Chad, Isn't that a wonderful story that President Faust...
What is the church policy regarding theft?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been a member for almost 4 years. I even got my endowment a year or so after my conversion. I was living with my current husband unmarried and we had children when the missionaries taught us. My husband did not join the church...
Why didn’t early church leaders follow the Word of Wisdom?
Question Gramps, I was preparing a talk on the prophet Joseph Smith and ran into things that I found disturbing. Maybe you can clear it up. Both Presidents Smith and Young were involved in word of wisdom violations. President Smith never stopped drinking...
How can I trust that God has a plan for me?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been struggling to trust God after finding out I can't serve a mission due to mental health issues. I felt so strongly prepared, but then found out I cannot serve. How can I trust God has a plan for me? How can I trust in the...
How can I gain and keep a testimony of tithing as a new member?
Question Gramps, I am a new member of the LDS church. My husband is not a member at this time. I have told him about tithing 10%. But because we are struggling to make ends meet he says I can give some money. I am not able to work and receive no income myself....
Am I wrong for wanting to keep my marriage and family together?
Question Gramps, I am distraught. My husband molested my daughter when she was very young. He did not go through the proper steps of repentance at the time. Fast forward many years. He started again on the same daughter. It was stopped. I insisted on him...
Does the Church help financially those who are not LDS?
Question Gramps, Does the LDS church help people with money situations if the person is not LDS? Sara Answer Sara, The LDS Church has many methods to help people who are struggling. When there is a natural disaster the church does send out much in...
Is King Saul in perdition?
Question Gramps, Is King Saul in perdition? If so, why? Donna Answer Dear Donna, Your question was the first I'd ever heard of Saul being in perdition. I did a little research into it, and could not find any Latter-day Saint opinion on it. The...
When wearing garments, is it required that they touch the skin?
Question Gramps, I am an endowed member of the church. I own T-shirt style garment tops and have found that it is not comfortable wearing bras over them. Is it okay that I wear my bras underneath the garment tops? I still dress modestly and do not alter the...
In LDS scripture, how many times does God speak?
Question Gramps, In the LDS scriptures, how many times does God actually speak? Like in D&C 49, God the Father and Jesus Christ seem to take turns speaking. Karen Answer Dear Karen, God the Father has spoken on very few occasions. When He...
Can local leaders make policy regarding functions of the Priesthood?
Question Gramps, This question goes to the issue of local leaders making rules which may actually go against church guidelines, or simply make church policy more strict. For instance, does a bishop have the authority to preclude worthy priesthood holders who do...
How can I make amends for something I feel I did wrong?
Question Dear Gramps, For a few years I have been watching TV shows online without paying for them. At first I didn't think about how it might be dishonest, but I am now convinced that it is wrong. I have already decided not to do it anymore. But I do not know...
A situation I was in caused the death of another. Can I still be baptized?
Question Gramps. I was involved in a situation that brought about the death of another person. Will I be able to be baptized still? What will I have to do to atone for this sin? Heather Answer Heather, The gospel of Jesus Christ allows us...
Are multiple wives buried next to their husband?
Question Gramps, Are multiple wives buried beside their husband like in the case of Brigham Young who had many wives? I just recently thought about this and was curious. Toni Answer Toni, Burial arrangements are left in the hands of the...
Is there a line between faith and blind obedience?
Question Gramps, Could you have the faith Heber C. Kimball had? First he was asked to share his wife with Joseph Smith. He agrees only to be told it was a test of faith. Then after passing that test he is asked to give his 14 year old daughter up to marry...
My husband has no testimony of tithing. What does that mean for us eternally?
Question Gramps, If we are married in the temple and have a family what happens if one party has doubts? My husband has been a member for years. He obeys all the commandments bar one, tithing. For years he paid faithfully out of obedience. He has never...
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