Bacteria and spirits
I was curious about this. My biology teacher freshman year said that bacteria are living. If so, do they have spirits? Thank you! Menley ___________________________________________ Dear Menley, We read the following in the Pearl of Great Price: 5 And every plant of...
Proxy baptisms
Gramps, What's going to happen to deceased people who we cannot perform temple work for? Being that we cannot trace their names that far back or simply records for them don't exist? And even when the 2nd coming occurs there would still be names for whom we didn't...
Many are Called but few are Chosen
Hey Gramps, I was watching Ninja Warrior (that Japanese show where people try to get through ridiculously difficult obstacle courses) and when describing the course they said the phrase "many are called but few are chosen". I thought that phrase was only used in the...
Personal Revelation for others
I have often heard that others cant receive revelation for you unless they are called to serve over you (how a bishop would be over a ward member). But to what extent can others receive revelation for you? For example, could a sister receive revelation to any extent...
Temple Marriage Attendance
My wife's brother is getting married in the temple. He and his wife have been married civilly for 3 years. I believe that Temple mariage is not only essential to our salvation, but also that it is a source of the greatest happiness we can know. My question is about...
The Book of Mormon Musical
I recently learned about the Book of Mormon Musical on Broadway. I was wondering what the church's attitude on this was? I was listening to it and found the songs terribly irreverant while most Mormons love it to pieces. Thank you for shedding some light on the...
The Jews
The Jews dont accept Jesus as God or the Messiah. Who do they think Moses was talking to at the burning bush in ex 3:14? James _________________________________________________ Dear James, In the Jewish written text the name is YHWH. Due to the writing style not...
Condemned for being a vegetarian
Dear Mr. Gramps, I'm a vegetarian. It has come up a few times in casual conversation, such as at church functions, and people automatically start to argue with me and say that I'm sinning because I simply don't eat meat. I don't think that vegetarianism is wrong. I've...
Moroni and meetinghouses
I was reading an article about how the Angel Moroni is one of the more recognized symbols of our faith. His statue is atop most of our temples throughout the world, but my question is why not also have them adorn our meetinghouses? There are more nonmembers who see...
Why are temples closed on Sunday?
Question Dear Gramps, Why are temples closed on Sundays? According to me, that would be a perfect day to serve the Lord in his House. And as a temple worker, I would be honored to serve the Lord in His House on His Day. So why do they close temples on Sunday?...
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, Long before the Restoration, foot washing was a familiar custom throughout the ancient Near East. Travelers, having journeyed dusty...
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...
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