Vasectomy/Sterilization
As I understand it contraception is acceptable in marriage and decisions about having children and how many children are between the couple and the Lord. I have several children, however due to medical reasons, a further pregnancy could be fatal to me. I know the...
Parents Lose Trust
Dear Gramps, So it started like this. I got an ipod. I wasn't supposed to have it and my mom caught me. She got mad but said take it to your grandfather's. I said I would but I didn't. I got caught again. Then the same thing happened with a laptop I wasn't supposed to...
Do we have a moral obligation to worry about population growth?
Question Gramps, The LDS Church encourages married couples to have children. In a letter the Church says: “We have been commanded to multiply and replenish the earth that we may have joy and rejoicing in our posterity. “Where husband and wife enjoy health and vigor...
Inactive Members
Dear Gramps, Upon (retention)visits to inactive church members, it appeared that some of them had already joined other religious groups and no longer wished to come back to our church. How should we proceed with them? Eddy _____________ Hello Eddy, The Lord's work is...
Are we accountable for our actions in our dreams?
Question Gramps, Is there any doctrine or scripture saying we are accountable for our actions in our dreams? I pray that I don't have dreams that go against the Lord's commandments but they still happen. Gary Answer Hello Gary, Our dreams are an array of...
Can only the patriarch give patriarchal blessings?
Question Gramps, Can only the patriarch give patriarchal blessings? Sandy Answer Hello Sandy, You have asked a great question. Within the priesthood there are different offices, which are given different responsibilities. Within these offices...
Should my husband talk to the Bishop about his soda habit?
Question Gramps, My husband is an avid soda drinker. It seems he must have it everyday. And it has to have caffeine. I've tried to convince him to go without it for a week but he says he knows he can but he doesn't want to. I am concerned for him, Is this okay?...
What is the Gift of Aaron?
Question What is "the gift of Aaron" referred to in D&C 8:6-8? Tim Answer Tim, The Doctrine and Covenants serves as a foundational scripture for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (The Church). It comprises revelations...
How could John appear with Peter and James to Joseph Smith?
Question Gramps, When Peter, James and John appeared to Joseph Smith, Peter and James had been resurrected but John was told by the Savior he would not taste death. So how could he appear with Peter and James when they appeared to Joseph? Sandi Answer...
Why are there subjects in school we have to study if we will never use them?
Question Dear Gramps, I am 16 with many artistic talents that I have developed over the years. I love the social life of school but greatly dislike most of my classes. I agree with my parents that I am capable of getting A grades in all my classes, but see no...
Should I pay tithing on money I withdraw from my IRA account?
Question Dear Gramps, I have no source of income for the last four years. Over the last 9 months I charged over $7,668 on credit cards. I racked up this debt on prescriptions, food and gas. After reading the word and praying, I was lead to take 10k of my IRA to...
If one is not married in the temple can they be in Heavenly Father’s presence?
Question Gramps, If you're not married in the temple but ended up in the Celestial Kingdom, will you be able to see Heavenly Father or to be in His presence? I've always thought that if you're not married you will never get to be in the presence of Heavenly Father...
What was the population of Ancient America?
Question Gramps, How many people do you think lived in America at the end of the Book of Mormon before the Nephites were killed off? 300 plus years and our country has over 300 million. 600 BC to 400 AD is much longer than 300 years. Mormon said when he went to...
Doesn’t the Lord remember your sins no more due to the atonement?
Question Dear Gramps, Elder Packer once said, "Forgiveness will come eventually to all repentant souls who have not committed the unpardonable sin (Blasphemy against the Holy Ghost). Forgiveness does not, however, necessarily assure exaltation, as is the case...
Is unbelief a sin?
Question Gramps, Is unbelief sin or does it just lead to sin? In reading John 3:16, I know that if we do not believe in Christ we can not be saved in the Kingdom of God. Steven Answer Hello Steven, Unbelief in and of itself is a word describing those who have...
What are the eight Young Women’s values?
Question What are the eight Young Women's Values? Jim Answer Jim, The Young Women's theme lists the 8 values and goes as follows: We are daughters of our Heavenly Father, who loves us, and we love Him. We will "stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all...
Do I hold some responsibility for my children’s actions?
Question Dear Gramps, I raised five children in the LDS church. They went to church every Sunday and were fully active. We however took little time to ever read scriptures or pray together as a family. We never talked about the gospel principles in our home,...
Can a member be from the Tribe of Judah?
Question Dear Gramps, I was wondering a few things specifically about the tribe of Judah and its decendants. Could a church member be of the tribe of Judah? What are the responsibilities and blessings of the tribe of Judah? Are all Jews of the tribe of Judah?...
Will all in the Celestial Kingdom have white skin?
Question Gramps, In the Celestial Kingdom, will all people have white skin? Karen Answer Karen, When the Father and the Son appeared to Joseph Smith, as written in Joseph Smith History, he did not describe the Father and Son as white, but he did...
Can we determine the timing of the 2nd coming by defining meridian of time?
Question Hi Gramps, First off, EXCELLENT site! Long overdue! Anyway, my question is: How can anyone think the millenium is soon at hand given the following: 1). The Lord came in the "meridian" of time. That means the Lord came into the world in the year 3,500...
Are Second Annointings still performed in temples today?
Question Gramps, I have read, with interest, comments about the second annointings in the temple. It is my understanding that a person, at one time, was recommended by their Bishop for such annointing; later changed to Stake President. Is this an ordinance that...
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