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Will a prophet arise from Native Americans?

Will a prophet arise from Native Americans?

Question   Gramps, In 1876, Orson Pratt added a footnote that was later removed by the Church in 1909. I believe the footnote was in 2nd Nephi, chapter 3, verse 24. In the very beginning of the verse we read of “One mighty,” who Orson Pratt implies by a footnote...

Is celebrating birthdays and Christmas with Santa a sin?

Is celebrating birthdays and Christmas with Santa a sin?

Question   Gramps, A family member told me that the way we celebrate Christmas is sinful because: 1. Lying about Santa is a sin that should prevent a recommend as it is willful and ongoing. 2. Celebrating anything other than the gospel is a waste of time 3....

How can I regain my testimony and help my family as well?

How can I regain my testimony and help my family as well?

Question   Gramps, I am an endowed mother of eight who is losing my testimony because I feel my husband has used his Priesthood wrongly and is a hypocrite.  My older children feel depressed about the church too.  Now we find ways to doubt Joseph Smith's word.  We...

Can chastity and virtue be taken?

Can chastity and virtue be taken?

Question   Dear Gramps, We have heard it taught for years now throughout the Church that chastity (or virtue) cannot be taken away but only given away by someone's free will. Yet Moroni 9:9 has a statement about the wicked Nephites, which seems to contradict...

Does God allow people to visit other worlds?

Does God allow people to visit other worlds?

Question   Gramps, I know God has created worlds without number. I would imagine each world has a plan of salvation for them. But we all have our free agency. Would God allow a people from one world to visit another? John   Answer   John, We have our...

Will abuse in my past disqualify me from baptism?

Will abuse in my past disqualify me from baptism?

Question   Gramps, In preparation for my upcoming baptism, my Elders reviewed the baptismal questions with me. When we got to question 4 (about prison, abortion, and homosexuality) they expressed that I could answer the question to them but if the question was...

Was Enos ever baptized?

Was Enos ever baptized?

Question   Gramps, We have a friend who is taking the discussions. His assignment last week was to read Enos. He had an interesting question. He asked if Enos was ever baptized. Kim   Answer   Kim, We don't have an explicit account of Enos getting...

Can local leaders set policy?

Can local leaders set policy?

Question   Gramps, If the leadership in Salt Lake City have not given guidelines on a given topic, can a local unit make policy? For instance, old Primary guidelines precluded snacks for the Primary children, but the newest guidelines say nothing. My local...

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