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...
Do I tithe on this?
Hi there! Thank you so much for your time. My question is, I just came out of a program called Mercy ministries I have no job, no income, and am barely getting by. I just received social assistance and it is less then what my rent is supposed to be, I want to tithe...
Sexless Marriage
There is much written about and included in talks regarding sexual promiscuity and pornography. Rarely is the topic of a sexless marriage addressed. Physical intimacy helps bind a marriage and without it usually one of the partners suffers. I don't want to spend time...
How do I understand time chart in Book of Mormon?
I know they didn't use the names of the months or summary the numbers in years like 2011 instead of spelling the year 2011 in full, but please help me to understand what it means 3 Nephi 8:5 "in the thirty and fourth year, in the first month on the fourth day" does it...
Worlds without number
Some of us were discussing the Grand Council in heaven as recorded by Moses. The question arose if there were a Grand Council for other worlds as well, leaving us to believe those people had to be tempted along with learning to repent. No one seemed to have any...
Drug Addiction
Dear Gramps, I have a daughter who have a serious drug addiction to meth. My question is, has she lost her free agency at any certain point because of the drug addiction? Tammy Dear Tammy, I am very sorry to hear about your daughter's addiction. Before I answer your...
Just wondering
I have been a member my whole life. I was "molly" mormon growing up. I knew all the answers and where to find scriptures just by subject. I was inactive for a while when I left home and joined the military. I have been active now for years and was even married and...
What’s wrong with having 2 living wives?
Dear Gramps, OK, wife #1 kicked me out of the house for my following my leader and not being sealed to her youngest son. The problem is that wife #1 does not want divorce, and the marriage is recognized in Spain and in the Temple. If I didn't really make anything of...
Why can’t a woman be sealed to more than one husband?
Gramps, Why can't a woman be sealed to more than one husband, but a man can to as many wives? Was this instructed of the Lord? Ace Ace, The purpose of plural marriage (1 man to multiple wives) is explained here in Jacob: Jacob 2:30 30 For if I will, saith the Lord of...
Temple Work
Has the church ever come out with revelation denying temple work for the dead? For example; can Osama Bin Ladens work be done? Justin Justin, Part of your question is "public relations" as well as doctrine of the church. We know that God is a just and fair judge of...
Missionaries
What happens to a missionary if he choses to leave his mission early? Thanks Cynthia Cynthia, Part of the answer depends on the reason why the missionary leaves his mission prematurely. Is the missionary simply homesick and not cut out for missionary service? He'll...
I feel bad about my friends
Firstly, I live in Auburn, Alabama where there aren't a lot of mormons. The majority of my friends aren't mormon. While I'm okay with this, I can tell most of them don't think highly of the church, Joseph Smith, etc. (but most of them do have high opinions about the...
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