My Father is watching porn
Hey there, I recently caught my father watching gay porn. He doesn't know I saw. This isn't the first time I've caught him. The first time I was like 10, and I'm 19 now. I don't think my mom knows but I just don't know what to do. Please help. Ashley ____________...
Christ and the Law
Dear Gramps, Why would the premortal Jehovah tell the Israelites that stoning was the mandatory penalty for adultery, and then not agree to its implementation when the woman taken in adultery was brought before him in mortality? Why wasn't His leniency part of the...
Alma the Elder
Was Alma the Elder married to one of the daughters of the Lamanites who were carried away into the wilderness by Noah? Karen __________ Hello Karen, We have no way of knowing for certain who Alma's wife was. However, we know that Alma the Elder left the priests of...
Sealings
I'm getting sealed to my husband and I was wondering if his son could get sealed to us without me adopting him. His mother will never be sealed in the temple. Savannah ________________ Hello Savannah, Under current policy, the Church will not seal a person to any...
Help through the Savior
Dear Gramps, Six years ago I lost my family through divorce (through no fault of my own (my mother-in-law caused it). We had not been sealed in the temple yet. We have had no contact in all this time. I love and miss them so much that I cannot stand to live my life. I...
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...
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