Bi-Racial Marriages
Why does the First Presidency frown upon bi-racial marriages? Isn't everyone is equal and children of God? Does it have to do with the Book of Mormon and the idea of the color of the lamanite's skin changing? Why doesn't that happen today? Alice _____________ Alice,...
Christ showing himself to men
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?
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
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...
Too late for Patriarchal Blessing?
How can I, now at age 49, still receive my Patriarchal Blessing? I've always felt it was important for me to know. When I was in MIA it was going to be arranged for us, but never was. Even though for the last 20 years I was married to an atheist, I have always lived...
Pre-Mortal Assignments
As a (pre-existant) or pre-mortal spirit, could we have ever been assigned to this earth twice as a spirit prior to being assigned to the earth in mortality? Roger ___________ Roger, The pre-mortal life is a great mystery to us here on earth. There is some information...
Repentance as an eternal principle
A question came up in my Institute class "Is there need for repentance in the Celestial Kingdom?"...the answer must have something to do with repentance being an eternal principle and our on-going progression perhaps? Malcolm ______________ As far as I know, up...
Staying with my boyfriend
I moved in with my boyfriend 7 years ago when I wasn't living for God, but we planned on getting married within the year. However, I got very sick and now have sever heart/lung problems. My doctor and several persons at my support group said we should not get married...
What if Satan had never rebelled?
Question Gramps, I read your response to a question(forgot which one). Your response suggested that Satan "volunteered" to assist in the redemption of humans. Although not specifically noted, Satan(at the time of volunteer) would have been Lucifer, still in...
Is there a special significance to some numbers?
Question Gramps, In scripture (especially in Revelation) there are so many references to the number 7. Why is the number 7 thought to be a holy number or God's number? Why is the number 6 associated with the devil? Also is there any significance in there being...
Healing at the beginning of the Millenium?
Gramps, I have a question for you. If I am alive when the Savior returns and am allowed(worthy) to stay on the earth, how soon will my cancer(stage IV breast cancer (currently stable) be cured? Will it be a little while? Or would I be healed right away? I'm not...
Poor in Spirit
Gramps, What did the LORD mean when HE said "The poor in spirit will inherit the kingdom? Denise ______________ Dear Denise, Various scriptural footnotes, references, and commentary all seem to be in agreement that in this case "Poor in Spirit" could also read "Humble...
Eternal Marriage and Family Relationships
How does a Mormon explain to a Christian of another faith the principle of eternal marriage and family relationships when they believe there will be no marriages in heaven? Is it a waste of breath when they believe the following: "I only accept the Old and New...
How will the earth be renewed to its paradisaical glory?
Question Dear Gramps, Thank you so much for your answers to questions. It is so enlightening. I am wondering about the earth's renewal to it's previous state of glory. I know that Brigham Young stated that when the earth was created that it was near the throne of God,...
Blended Family
Dear Gramps, I am married again with a child by this marriage. My former husband went to prison for child porno. I just could not bring myself to stay married to him. My problem is this: my second husband has 3 teenagers by his first marriage. I do not like them at...
Can a member be re-baptized if excommunicated more than once?
Question Gramps, Can a member of the church be re-baptized if they are excommunicated more than once? Jeff Answer Dear Jeff, It is possible. However possible should not be confused in any way with easy. When we are talking about ex-communication, the things...
Heaven or Hell?
Is there such thing as heaven or hell? Are they just a state of being? Why are we divided into three degrees of heaven? And if the wicked go to the telestial kingdom, who goes to the spritual prison? I do not see why God would put the non-believers into prison and get...
Sacrament bread and germs
My wife worries about getting germs from the bread during sacrament and would like to know why we can't use small crackers instead? There have been people who have had MRSA in our area and the hand sanitizer does not kill MRSA. George __________ George, For some time...
Dying before you are old enough to be married
You answered a question, "Is it true a person could be sealed to someone they intended to marry if that person died before they could be married." Your last paragraph states "Thus, opportunity exists for those who have graduated from mortality and have not had the...
Remarriage when children still at home
Thank you so much for your time and effort on this website. I've learned so much as a convert. I am a tired and harried single mom who barely keeps up with my 2 boys and demanding job. I feel great conflict over trying to acquire a temple marriage while still being a...
Was the Sacrament practiced in the Old Testament?
Question Gramps, I do have a question pertaining to the Sacrament. Multiple church leaders and gospel-oriented manuals teach that Jesus Christ instituted the Sacrament, in remembrance of both his body and his blood. While reading my scriptures, I came across...
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