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...
Why must there be 2 Priesthood holders to perform a blessing?
Question Gramps, I have had a question posed to me that I have never thought of before. It is a usual practice that two members of the Melchizedek Priesthood perform administrations with one anointing and the other then confirming the anointing and then to provide an...
Can you kiss someone of the same gender and still hold a temple recommend?
Question Gramps, I have been attracted to girls since the second grade. Recently with the lack of quality guys to date I decided to explore my options with the ladies. While I am a returned missionary, denying my attraction to girls and ignoring those desires makes...
Can one repent if death occurs after excommunication and before re-baptism?
Question Gramps, In your last response to Arena, you mentioned something about repenting from sins once we died, while being in the Spirit Prison was possible, but even more difficult than in life. How does this happen? How can you "demonstrate" your repentance? Also,...
Can Priesthood blessings be done on objects?
Question Gramps, Each Sunday my husband and I discuss what we learned in our respective classes. I must say some of the topics and events I hear are discussed in Elders Quorum seem ridiculous. Recently the class discussed administering Priesthood Blessings to...
How can I come back to church after the things I have done?
Question Dear Gramps, For the past three years I have been an inactive member. During this time Satan had total control over me and I have broken The Word of Wisdom as well as having had premarital sex. I was very unhappy with the lifestyle choices I have made...
What does it mean by 9 moons mentioned in Omni?
Question Gramps, As I was in deep reading with the spirit, I was curious by the word "nine moons" in Omni 1:21. I've struggled to comprehend what the word means and is that ever related to astronomy or just a cultural word in their days? Deaf Man Answer...
How much loyalty needs to be given to extended family?
Question Gramps, I came from a highly abusive family. My husband came from a mentally abusive family. We are trying to create for our children a spiritually strong family that Heavenly Father wants us to and that we never had. However, the in-laws on both sides...
How are false Christs punished?
Question Gramps, in the scriptures there are many verses about those punished for their crimes. Why can't we punish those (modern days) false prophets? It surely will reduce those setting up their silly churches. Is there an explanation of why we can't punish...
As a Young Men President, shouldn’t I have a say in my counselors?
Question Gramps, I was recently called to be the Young Men's President in our ward. I was disappointed that the Bishop had called counselors without letting me know who they were before we were sustained in Sacrament meeting. Surprise! Is this right? Brian...
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