How does the Lord look upon suicide if very depressed?
Question How does the Lord look upon suicide if a person had been very depressed? Lori Answer Dear Lori, The final judgment bears some similarities to a panel of judges for Olympic diving. The diver is judged on two things: 1) how well the dive is performed,...
Premortal Ordinances
Dear Gramps, In reference to Alma 13, particularly verse 8, how could the Spirits in the pre-earth life receive or give ordinances. In this case of the priesthood, I assume to be the ordinance of laying on of hands. -Opie ____________ Opie, We know very little about...
Helaman 2:13-14
Hi Gramps, It mentions that the Gadianton Robbers will be the eventual down fall of the Nephite people, I understand that. My question is in verse 13. I believe this is Mormon talking who says that "in the end of this book" then in verse 14 it says not in the book of...
Tv on the Sabbath Day
Is there any statement from church leaders regarding the viewing of television on the Sabbath? While serving a mission we were told to leave that open to individual interpretation of those we taught, but that we should teach the specifics that are laid out in the...
Are the Discourses of Joseph Smith approved by the LDS Church?
Question Gramps, Is the discourses of Joseph Smith an approved book by the church? If so, why do we not implement it into our regular church materials? I am Samoan and this book is so cool! Elia Answer Elia, I agree that the discourses of Joseph...
In-Vitro Fertilization
What is the church's stance on in vitro fertilization? Also, what should be done with the left over embryos? Amber _____________________ Amber, The Church's stance on in vitro fertilization has been recorded in the Church Handbook of Instruction Vol 2, section...
House of the Lord
Every temple has the inscription "Holiness to the Lord, the House of the Lord". When we read that, is "Lord" referring to the Father or the Son. Jesus called the temple "My father's house", but other references seem to suggest that it is the Savior's house (D&C...
Temple recommend with foreclosure/short sale
I am hearing several stories re: Foreclosure or Short Sale preventing the receipt of a Temple recommend. The Church is telling us to rid/reduce our debts. A Short Sale or a Foreclosure is a termination of a contract that can no longer be honored due to financial...
John 19:23 Christ’s robe
Hi Gramps- I love your site. I've read several questions over the years, but never asked. I was reading the New Testament today and read John 19:23 and was struck by "...now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout." Is there a significance to how the...
Is it wrong to be a vegetarian?
Question Gramps, I've been a vegetarian for five years. Today in seminary, the teacher told us that we have to eat meat and that vegetarians are bad. Do I absolutely have to eat meat? I really don't want to. Leah Answer Leah, Our health is important to us...
Differences between Lord and God
What are the differences and similarities between Lord and God? Atinuke ___________________ Atinuke, The words Lord and God in the Old Testament are all but interchangeable, though the phrase 'the LORD your GOD' appears several times. Here's my understanding of it....
Forgiving an old friend
Gramps, I grew up being great friends with a neighbor. We dated a bit in high school, and then I moved away. After I moved a way, she started dating a guy who was a really bad influence, and got into trouble with morality and started smoking. She has since repented...
False Prophets
Is there any criteria that is objective and not subjective, to determine if someone is a false prophet? Robert _____________ Robert, There absolutely is a criteria that all prophets of God must meet. If you pray to Heavenly Father about a potential prophet, and the...
Can I be uncreated?
Question Gramps, I see no purpose for me being here or anywhere. Everyone tells me that God created me for a reason but I think he had a bad day or something when he made me. I just hate everything about existing. Stefanie Answer Stefanie, Instead of addressing...
Callings after Divorce
I get the feeling like I'm looked at in a totally different light since I separated from my abusive wife and divorced her over a year ago. I have lost all the callings I once held and haven't been called to anything since. I can no longer be an ordinance worker in the...
Internal struggle
Hi Gramps, I have been reading your page for the last few months and have found it really useful in my learning, thanks so much. I was raised Roman Catholic but became an avowed atheist at the age of 13. I am now about to turn 21, and for the last few months I have...
Proxy baptism
Dear Gramps, We had a lesson about baptism in our Theology class. And I ask my professor what are his thoughts about "Baptism for the Dead" or as he calls it "Proxy Baptism".. He says its not valid because the spirit of the one being baptized is not anymore inside the...
How can I be like the Savior?
How can the Savior have strong resistance from temptation? He did not attempt to and refuse to do it at all. I applaud Him. But I wish I could be like Him, HOW can I? Vegas _________________ Dear Vegas, My dear friend, your question is one that everyone should be...
Revelation gone wrong
Gramps, When I was being set apart to go on a mission my stake president specifically said that because of my service my marriage would come about in a special way. I wasn't really worried about marriage at that point and never thought much about what he said. After...
Brothers and sisters
I wonder if all the people in all the other worlds were in the same spirt world that we were before we were born? Do we know them? Are they are brothers and sisters? I have learned so much from reading your answers to questions. Thank You! Nancy __________________...
Calling and Election
I have been curious about calling and election. When this happens is there an ordinance in the temple? Do you get to meet the Savior in person? Beau ________________ Beau, In John 14, Christ explains in detail that those who are faithful to his words will recieve a...
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