Dress Code
Why do members of the church wear white shirts only? Is this according to a dress code or can we choose other colors too? Dylan ______________________________________________ Dylan, Many of us who were raised in the church were counseled and raised to model the...
Does the Mormon religion say anything regarding the Illuminati?
IQuestion Hi Gramps, Conspiracy theorists all over the internet are convinced that there is a secret society that goes by the name 'Illuminati.' They supposedly have Satan at their head and are the unseen powers behind the media and music industries and have members...
Temple Sealers
Why are divorced men excluded from becoming temple sealers? Ray ________________________________________ Dear Ray, I can find no doctrinal reason why. If someone is worthy of a temple recommend then any potential problems or sins related to the divorce should all be...
Divorced father, still in love, want to be a Dr. ….What now?
Dear Gramps, Getting divorce and being LDS is such an oxymoron. I have been facing my biggest fear...being divorced while having children. It's been a growing trial. I find myself breaking down with fellings of failure and being unable to recieve inspiration or peace...
What was the significance of the washing of feet?
Question Gramps What was the significance of foot washing and why is it not practiced today? Deb Answer Dear Deb, Footwashing started out as a cultural thing. In ancient times people wore sandals and walked on dirt roads. As you can image this...
Is it okay to get a tattoo for medical reasons?
Question I know the church doesn't approve of tattoos, but what about one that is done for medical reasons? Michael Answer Dear Michael, The church understands and accepts medical necessity as a valid reason to do things that otherwise would not...
Natural phenomena
Dear Gramps, I was curious about a phenomenon called volcanic winter. My understanding of it is that when a big volcano like the one in Yellowstone National Park, erupts, it spews ash up into the atmosphere, spreading around the globe and killing plant life and...
How were Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery able to baptize each other before being ordained?
Question Gramps, John the Baptist confered the Aaronic Priesthood on the heads of Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery on May 15th 1829. After baptizing each other they ordained each other to the office of a Priest in that Priesthood, which office gives them the...
Older members of the Elders Quorum
I am a High Priest Group Leader and among my group I have older members who are from the Elders Quorum.They have been told that if they feel more comfortable meeting with the High Priests instead of with the younger Elders Quorum because of their age, they can do. ...
Could you explain what Olaha Shinehah is?
Question Gramps, In Doctrine and Covenants section 117 we read: "Is there not room enough on the mountains of Adam-ondi-Ahman, and on the plains of Olaha Shinehah, or the land where Adam dwelt, that you should covet that which is but the drop, and neglect the...
What does it mean to honor thy father and thy mother?
Question Gramps, What does honor thy father and thy mother mean? When I say no to my parents they always quote that? Please tell me what that means. Liam Answer Dear Liam, What you are not saying is what you are saying "no" to. Are you saying...
Holy Ghost getting a body?
I have been taught by every church leader I know that every soul has a chance to get a body to come to earth to be tested. This including Heavenly Father and Jesus. Why, then, does the Holy Ghost not get this opportunity? I know that "he would not be able to dwell...
DNA and age of the earth
I've read that DNA can be used to estimate how many generations there have been since our most recent common ancestor, presumably Adam. These studies indicate he lived at least 100,000 years ago, and yet, D&C 77 says (and you said in another question) that the...
Pre-existence
Hi Gramps, We are born into life and we take on the appearance and the traits of our parents and ancestors. We are all brothers and sisters, but how much of our original spiritual character survives through all the genetic and environmental influences from birth to...
Should we rejoice if our enemy is dead?
Since we got the surprising news about Osama Bin Laden's death we all rejoiced. But I remembered a scripture not to do this kind of thing. "Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, And do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles." Proverbs 24:17 Should we forgive or...
Can we be released from our temple covenants?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a friend who grew up as a member of the LDS church and served a mission and then went on to be sealed in the temple. Unfortunately this friend chose to live a life not in accordance with the teachings of the gospel. He is now divorced and...
Heartbreak
From Arkansas, I was inexplicably led to an island off the coast of Alaska. Not knowing why, but simply that I must, I set out for Alaska. I knew no one, and had not the means to make the trip but the Lord made bare His arms and everything fell into place. There,...
Has any royals or leaders in Book of Mormon or bible remained in the gospel to their deaths?
Why can't Prince William and Catherine Middleton marry in the temple instead? If they did get married in the temple will this hurt their image and their reputation?Does D&C 76:75 apply to this by their actions? Wondering, Dear Wondering, I have a simple answer to...
Quote by Joseph Smith
I was just wondering if you could validate a quote that I heard. I heard that Joseph Smith said that no righteous person would die before his due time. If I could get a reference that would be great. Thank you Kyle Dear Kyle, The quote you are most likely thinking of...
Relationship before mission
I just want to ask your opinion on something.. I never had a boyfriend but I do go out on dates and I do like someone right now. I'm preparing to go on my mission. I'm really sure that I will serve my mission. My question is, should I tell a guy how I feel? I know...
John the Beloved
What work or stories have been told of the great work of John the Beloved after he was translated? ALso if he tarries here on earth, does he go back and forth to Heaven and earth? John Dear John, There are stories told, but there aren't as many as one might think for...
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