Purpose for fasting
On fast Sunday or when we fast can we fast for more than one purpose on that day? Clinton _____________ Dear Clinton, I have on occasion, had more then one purpose in mind while fasting. Life doesn't always come at you in a nice orderly manner that allows you to focus...
Gift of Healing
My patriarchal blessing includes a one line statement that reads, "You will have the gift of healing with you." I have been a member of the church for 39 years now and I have always wondered what this gift meant and how I could develop it. I obtained a bachelor's...
Are substitutions for profanity okay to use?
Question What is the difference between saying "gosh" and "God", as well as substitutes for profanity? Sure they are different words, but we still give them the same meaning. So is it better to find reasons not to use "darn", "heck", etc? Rachel Answer Rachel,...
Should the LDS Church purchase the Kirtland Temple?
Question Gramps, It seems to me that the LDS church should purchase the Kirtland Temple. Are you aware of efforts to purchase the property? I guess the current owners are not interested in selling. Thank you. I have enjoyed reading and learning from your...
Good and Bad Music
I've been listening alot to Native American inspired music lately. It has helped me to focus and study. Then I began to listen to some of my older music, but I began to wonder, what makes music good or bad? I read in a previous question you answered that we shouldn't...
Decaffeinated Coffee
Is Sanka decaf coffee against the "hot drinks" word of wisdom since it is 99.9% caffeine free? Has there ever been an official stand/letter from a prophet? Many drink coke, pepsi and mtn dew! Steve ___________ Steve, The Word of Wisdom does mention some specific...
What are the events after the crucifixion of Christ?
Question Gramps, I always enjoy your information Thank you. I had a discussion with some of the brethren and there was a lot of hesitation. What were the events that took place after the Lord's death on the cross? First He went to paradise with the thief. Then...
Is it true that goths will all go to hell?
Question Gramps, I was talking to a friend the other day about random stereotypes when I mentioned that I thought goths were cool. Instantly, my friend went off about how God hates "those devil worshipping freaks." I've known some Christian goths in the past. But my...
Unclean foods and the Law of Moses
I am teaching about Peter and Cornelius today. I thought it would be interesting to teach what specific animals and birds they were told not to eat under the Law of Moses. Don ___________ Don, You can find the Mosaic list of clean and unclean animals in Deuteronomy...
Celestial Marriage and Murder
I teach gospel doctrine and recently taught Peter's words on Celestial Marriage. One gentleman in the class pulled me aside afterwards and told me that celestial marriage trumped all laws of the gospel. I asked what he meant and he said that D&C 132:19...
Second Book of Commandments
Hi, I appreciate your efforts to teach the restored gospel online. The spirit inspired me very strongly two years after my LDS mission to Italy to continue seeking for truth. Eventually I found the revelations of the "Second Book of Commandments." These revelations...
In Lehi’s dream, who is he talking to?
Question Gramps, In Lehi’s dream in 1 Nephi 8:14 who is Lehi talking to? Joseph and Jacob are not yet born. Sariah, Nephi, and Sam are seen in the dream. Later in vs 17, Laman and Lemual are seen. So who (which child) is Lehi talking to? Note: 14. And I looked...
What is the LDS policy on cremation?
Question Dear Gramps, I've been told that LDS have been counseled not to cremate their dead. But a good LDS friend of mine died while on a trip to Costa Rica, and his non-member family in the states had the authorities there cremate him and ship his ashes back...
If we become like God with the same powers, what will God’s purpose be?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been reading a lot about exaltation. My question is this: if we become like God and have the same powers as Him, then what will God's purpose be? I read that once we exalt to the highest level, we will have spirit children, and will...
Polynesian lineage
What lineage are the Polynesian peoples? Pat _________ Pat, on the whole, there isn't an official Church position on the origin of the Polynesians. That being said, a number of Apostles have opined that they are descendants of Lehi. President Joseph F. Smith said,...
Gabriel/Noah
Dear Gramps: I´m delighted reading and learning both from the questions and from your answers about every theme is published in the page. I love to search through all the new and all the old. Thanks! Recently I watched the videos about the life of Jesus Christ on...
Michael/Adam and the Priesthood
Michael had the priesthood and participated in the creation. Before entering the garden, Adam was given (eternally married) to Eve. After they were driven from the garden, Adam was given the Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthood. Did Adam (and Eve)lose the priesthood...
What is the difference between graven images and sculptures of the Savior?
Question Gramps, What is the difference between a graven image sand having Nativity sets or other sculptures which include images of the Savior? Rosanne Answer Rosanne, The difference between images and idols is recognizing the creator and the creation. When...
Judas being a Son of Perdition
Hello, I love your site here and all the good work you are doing by answering our questions. Thank you. My question is concerning Judas being a son of perdition. I read your response in reference to "those that are sons of perdition." Specifically, where you reference...
Laying on of Hands in Book of Mormon
Why is there no reference made in 3 Nephi chapter 11 to receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost by laying on of hands? Thomas _____________ Thomas, the reason you don't see any confirmation references made in 3 Nephi 11 is because that chapter is only the first part of...
Is there a second gift of Christ that can only be received in the temple?
Question Dear Gramps, An LDS seminary teacher once told me there is such thing as a second gift in addition to the Holy Ghost. He said that this gift can only be received in the temple and only upon being notified to receive it by the authority of the church. I...
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