Clothing in pre-mortal life
My daughter was in seminary when this question was posed. The teacher did not have an answer, but I say it's simple. Did we wear clothing as spirits in the per-existence? I think that since things are "on earth as they are in Heaven" that we did most certainly have...
Disciplinary Councils
Dear Gramps, In college I went to my bishop to confess my immoralities and an abortion I had had in high school. I meet with him but he never held a disciplinary counsel or worked with me. I ended up transferring school, got married, and years later my husband and I...
Elohim
Is the term Elohim ever used anywhere in the scriptures? Sandy __________ Sandy, the term Elohim shows up several times in the Old Testament. It is a Hebrew word (that's why you don't see it in the Greek New Testament, or our modern English scriptures), the plural of...
Why can’t a Catholic be sealed in the temple?
Question Dear Gramps, I am in love with an LDS woman for the past 4 years. I know my heart well, and my feelings for her are pure and honorable. She loves me, but says we won't be able to marry in the temple and be sealed. We have spoken about this, and my feelings...
Perfection=Translation?
Hey Gramps... I keep hearing this phrase, "if you were perfect, you'd be translated". Is that really true? Job was described as "perfect" (Job 1:1). Jesus Christ was perfect. Neither were translated. They went through death. Moses and Elijah WERE translated, but was...
Book of Mormon printing history
I have an old copy of the Book of Mormon. It was obviously printed with reference to Orson Pratt who created the Divisions and references. It is not double columned and it has no publication page which would give me the date it was published and by whom. It has 623...
Is there a limit to the number of Quorum of Seventy?
Question Hey Gramps, In D&C 107:95 it says that the Presidency of the Seventy choose the other members of the seventy. When new seventies are sustained in General Conference, it sounds like the 1st Presidency chose them. Also, in D&C 107:96, it sounds like...
What happened to Joseph the Carpenter?
Question Gramps, Do you know of any place in the scriptures or any Gospel talks that give reference to what happened to Joseph, the carpenter? I was wondering about him, and where he was when Jesus was crucified. I know he loved Mary very much and also Jesus....
What is the Church’s stance on Pre-historic man?
Question Gramps, I cannot find any official statements on the Church’s stance on pre historic man, i.e. Homo Erectus, Neanderthals etc. Can you help? Nikolai Answer Nikolai, Unfortunately I cannot because there are none. You see, the LDS Church is a religion....
At what point should noisy children be taken out of Sacrament Meeting?
Question Gramps, We have a common issue that happens among many families in the church. During Sacrament or some form of church activity where it needs to be quiet our children often throw tantrums. My husband believes that we should take them out at the slightest...
Who was the literal father of Jesus Christ?
Question Gramps, I've heard that Brigham Young said something about Jesus' birth and honestly I don't know what to think about it. I can't find the quote right now, but it was something that Jesus' conceiving was as natural as any other human, meaning that he...
What is the source of an Elder Orson F. Whitney quote?
Question Gramps, You recently used the same quote of Elder Whitney (Elder Orson F. Whitney, Conference Report, April 1929, Third Day Morning Meeting, p.110) that is so often used in the church regarding wayward children. My question is where is this actual quote form...
Can you tell me about the inverted stars on the Nauvoo Temple?
Question Gramps, I am confused over the position of the star in the windows of the Nauvoo Temple. From what I have found, it sounds as if the inverted star is a satanic symbol. What have I misread or interpreted? Thanks. Gib Answer Gib, The five-pointed star...
Were there people from Jerusalem living in America before the Jaredites?
Question Gramps, A friend believes there were people from Jerusalem living in America before The Jaredites? If this is true, what was their name? Sharon Answer Sharon, I can't say that it's impossible, but let's examine this a bit first. The Jaredites were led...
How can I maintain ties to the Church while active duty military?
Question Gramps, I have been sitting on the fence for so long. I self-destructed the plan God had for me with alcohol for a long time. I lost everything and when I got tired of suffering, my drinking came to an end. I want to join the military because I have nothing...
What is meant by “even the stones would cry out?”
Question Gramps, A long time ago one of my Sunday School teachers mentioned from Luke 19:40 that "even the stones would cry out". Why exactly would that happen? Also, he interpreted it as the earth having a conscious spirit. I know the earth was created spiritually...
Why did Abinadi talk about the resurrection in past tense?
Question Gramps, Abinadi talks about the resurrection (Mosiah 16) in the past tense. It doesn't happen for over 160 years. Am I reading it wrong? Thanks for your help! Mike Answer Mike, It looks like you missed one key verse. In Mosiah 16:6, Abinidi says "And...
What do you think about crop circles?
Question Gramps, I was just wondering, what do you think of crop circles? Any answer would be welcomed. Thanks! Curiosity Answer Curiosity, I think they're one of two things: 1. Beautiful designs laid out on a massive scale by intelligent, though...
What does the LDS Church say about PG-13 movies?
Question Gramps, What does the LDS Church say about PG-13 movies? Debbie Answer Debbie, A long time ago, the church stopped referencing the rating system for movies. The reason is simple; what was PG-13 years ago is PG or G rated now. What may have been R or...
Should the sealing to my ex wife be canceled?
Question Gramps, I was previously sealed to my ex-wife. I have remarried and am also sealed to my current wife. I am in the process of trying to get my sealing cancelled to my ex-wife. I have heard different points of view that I should let the sealing alone...
What will be our responsibilities in the afterlife?
Question Gramps, I've wondered for some time if there is anything written about what individuals duties or responsibilities would be in the afterlife if they only attained a terrestrial or telestial glory. I've heard the term "ministering angels" but I'm a little...
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