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Personality disorders

Jun 15, 2012 | , , ,

I have been professionally diagnosed with Schizoid Personality Disorder. The disorder has made it almost impossible to live a full, happy life. Due to my inability to connect with others, I have been unable to fulfill my church responsibilities as expected. This...

The Flood

The Flood

Jun 12, 2012 | ,

Is there a specific date for the time of the flood? Dave _______________ Dave, Here is an interesting article on the Church web site about the flood and tower of Babel: The Flood and the Tower of Babel - Ensign Jan. 1998 - ensign The article is by Donald W. Parry, and...

Is the washing of feet an ordinance?

Is the washing of feet an ordinance?

Jun 10, 2012 |

Question   Gramps, I just read your response to someone's question about the significance of the washing of feet. You didn't say much about it being an ordinance. In James E.Talmage's book "Jesus The Christ," he calls it an ordinance. In Joseph Smith's journals...

Annointings

Annointings

Jun 8, 2012 | ,

Is it true there are 7 types of anointings? Cindy ____________ Cindy, anointing with oil is an ancient practice that separates the anointed as holy and set apart for a special purpose. In the scriptures you'll find that Aaron was anointed to be high priest, David was...

A Dream about Mormons and Angels

A Dream about Mormons and Angels

Jun 7, 2012 | ,

Dear gramps, I'm not a Christian but I believe in Christianity very strongly. Two months back I saw a dream early in the morning where I found myself in my school where I was sitting with my old friends in a bus. They all were discussing about scary ghost stories. I...

King Mosiah

King Mosiah

Jun 4, 2012 | ,

Who was King Mosiah's (the 1st) father? Floyd _____________ Floyd, The short answer is that the Book of Mormon does not say. If you remember from your reading the Large Plates were given to the person who would succeed Nephi (son of Lehi) as king (Jacob 1: 1-3). The...

Chronic depression and illness

Chronic depression and illness

Jun 1, 2012 | , ,

I am a member of the church. I have had depression and chronic fatigue since I was 11 years old. I'm now 55. Medication does not seem to help. Could you please help me understand a couple of things? 1) What can I learn from these illness's? 2) Why would I choose this...

Revelation 22:18-19

Revelation 22:18-19

May 28, 2012 | ,

What does Revelation 22:18-19 mean? It says the same thing in Deuteronomy 4:2. Ryan ___________   Dear Ryan, Revelation 22:18-19 means pretty much exactly what it says. However many have tried to twist it into something that it does not say. Lets take a look at...

Why was the earth created?

Why was the earth created?

May 27, 2012 | , ,

Was it because we needed a testing ground away from the purity of our heavenly home so that we would have the opportunity to experience the consequences of making wrong choices? David ______________ David, In a nutshell, your own answer is right. The process by which...

My best friends gay wedding

My best friends gay wedding

May 26, 2012 | ,

My best friend of 14 years is a lesbian. She has been this way as long as I have known her. I joined the church 2 years ago, married my bestfriend of 5 years, who is a VERY strong LDS man as he was raised in the church. My best friend is getting married to her...

Christ showing himself to men

Christ showing himself to men

May 22, 2012 | , ,

It says in the book of Ether that the brother of Jared was the first man that Christ showed himself to because of his great faith. Didn't Christ walk and talk with Enoch and the people of the city of Zion long before the brother of Jared was alive, so how could he be...

Should a member marry a non-member?

Should a member marry a non-member?

May 19, 2012 | ,

Question   Gramps, She is Mormon and I have no religion, but believe in God. She told me she was not going to listen to her mind and what she was taught to believe; that she, instead, was going to listen to her heart. Recently she told me we should just be...

Stake Presidents

Stake Presidents

May 18, 2012 | ,

Is it appropriate for a stake president to sit on the stand next to the bishop when attending his own ward sacrament meeting? Mark _______________ Mark, Yes. This is under the principle of presidency... meaning 'to preside'. The ward is under his stewardship as the...

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