Political talk at Family Home Evening?
Gramps, Is it proper to talk a little politics at Family Home Evening just to bring it up? It wouldn't be the entire lesson. Norma ________________ Norma, It is always a good idea to bring up any topic for discussion during a family home evening. Family home evening...
Infinite Atonement and Murder
Dear Gramps, We are told that Christ's redeeming atonement was infinite, and specifically, that He descended "below all things". If this is true, then why isn't murder covered by His atonement? How can it be called an infinite and universal atonement when murder is...
Reformation or Restoration?
Gramps, I love you always, however in the dictionary both words "Reformation" and "Restoration" almost explains the same meanings? Could you please elaborate? How do I explain this to my families and friends? LDS-Vegas ______________ LDS-Vegas, The minute nuance...
Age of Accountability
I understand that those who died before reaching the age of accountability will automatically be exalted. They were very righteous and too pure. Since about 80% of HF children are in that category does that mean the rest of us were the dregs of those who came to...
Does the Church go too far regarding modesty?
Question Gramps, I just read your response to the mother about short skirts and modesty. Modesty is a matter of attitude. A girl can be dressed from neck to floor in a loose fitting gunny sack and still be immodest. The church is now airbrushing sleeves onto...
Geneology
Our bishop has asked everyone in the ward to print and turn in a 5-generation pedigree chart by the end of the year. I'm sure trying to encourage genealogy work. I just received a 30 minute lecture from my son about identity theft and how giving out this information -...
Bishops and their roles
The bishop in our ward told our children that he was inspired to tell them that the second coming would happen in their lifetime. Although sometimes I think he is right I do not believe he has the authority to tell something that even the angels do not know. My child...
Forgiveness
Dear Gramps, (for a friend) Many years ago, I was married in the temple and we had two little boys born in the covenant. After 7 years of marriage, my husband died. I was very hurt and mad at God and took off my garments. I am trying to come back now and I know that...
What was Joseph and Emma’s Relationship Like After Polygamy?
Question Gramps, I hope you can help me. I am a member of the church with a strong testimony and have recently read some stuff about Joseph Smith and have felt very bad since reading it. I read that when he first started practicing polygamy he hid it from Emma....
Forgiveness and no contact afterwards
A friend told me years ago that two apostles got into a verbal fight and went their separate ways (acts 15:30-31). I'm sure they have forgiven each other and both serve the Lord but in different ways. I have struggled for years to forgive someone and I still can't be...
Does each temple have a Holy of Holies?
Question Gramps Is there a room in the top of each temple for the Prophet to go to communicate with Heavenly Father and his Son? John Answer John, The term Holy of Holies comes from the Old Testament. In the ancient tabernacle built...
Fit in Heaven
Dear Gramps, It seems that many Mormons choose food as their drug/alcohol. While I know all things will be restored to their proper frame, is there any revelation about being physically fit in heaven? Thanks for the help. Eric ______________ Eric, your observation on...
Can you tell me about the bear and the lion prophecy by Joseph Smith?
Question Gramps, N.B. Lundwall refered to a prophecy by Joseph Smith concerning a sign of the times when the bear would put its paw upon the head of the lion. Do you have any information on this Gramps? Thanks. Reid Answer Dear Reid, An 1890 issue of the...
Understanding forgiveness
I suffered from rape/molestation as a child and was told by my mother that "that’s the way guys are." My mother wasn’t mentally capable of helping me as her abuse was suppressed as well. I spoke to my grandmother and she told me that my grandfather used to beat and...
Can Satan mimic peace?
I once heard that Satan cannot present himself in the form of a Dove (because the Dove is the symbol of peace/spirit). I was wondering if he could/couldn't also mimic peace? If I remember correctly it is because Satan is so wrapped up in chaos that he couldn't so much...
Tattoos and sports injuries
I have heard that we shouldn't get tattoos because our body's are temples and we should defile our temple. Could playing a sport where serious injury is very likely result in "defiling" our temple? I played football in high school and tore my knee to shreds. Its never...
Why is it okay to have an abortion due to rape or incest?
Question Dear Gramps, I was wondering, why does the Church say it is okay to abort a child that is the 'product', if I may, of rape or incest? Isn't that baby still a human, with every right to life that we do? I ask this for a better understanding, not to try...
Lifespan of Mankind
I read somewhere that since Moses died at 120 years of age that is the longest anyone can live. Is there any scriptural or writings of general authorities that would substantiate this? Charles _______________ Charles, In relation to Moses death, there is no scriptural...
Baptizing for the Dead
Why do Mormons take 1 Corinthians 15:29 literally when two verses later in verse 31 Paul shows that he is obviously speaking metaphorically when he speaks of death? He says "I die daily". So was Paul literally dying daily? Of course he wasn't. I believe Paul was...
Resignation/Name Removal
Why does the LDS church make resignation and name removal such a difficult and time consuming process? The church didn't make conversion, baptism and confirmation so laborious. Jules ________________ Hello Jules, The ability members have to remove their name from the...
Is there salvation after death for an unbeliever?
Question Gramps, How can Mormons believe that someone who dies as an unbeliever has a second chance to repent and believe in light of Hebrews 9:27. "And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgement" It doesn't say after we die we...
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