Where does the spirit children that God has sired since the council in heaven fit in?
Dear Gramps, If there was a council in heaven and all of God's children were there, and, using their free agency made the choice to follow Satan or Christ, where do the spirit children God has sired since that council fit in? Do they come under that council with no...
Why are some ordinances other than baptism and temple marriage performed only in the name of the Son?
Dear Gramps -- I've wondered for a time why is it that when we baptize we do it in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, as is also the case in the temple marriage. Why then are the other ordinances, such as confirmation, priesthood ordination, Sacrament,...
Are children who commit crimes before age 8 held accountable?
Question Dear Gramps, I know we are not accountable for our actions until we are 8 years old. What about that 6-year-old kid in Michigan who shot the girl in his class? If they would decide to execute him, would he automatically go to the Celestial Kingdom because he...
Is it a requirement to take the Sacrament with the right hand?
Gramps, I am a primary teacher, and recently one of the presidency taught the children that it is necessary to partake of the sacrament with the right hand. I had never heard this until I moved here. I have also had a friend correct my "lefty" (who is 3) about using...
Is it appropriate to attend singles wards or date before divorce is final?
Hi Gramps, I have a friend that is going through a divorce. She is now attending a singles branch. Is this right? She says that her divorce is still in the works(not final) but what if she started dating again or participating in activities as a single member even...
Is it true that if a woman remarries she is committing adultery?
Question Dear Gramps, In the New Testament it says that when a woman who is divorced remarries, she commits adultery. I know several women who have been remarried in the temple following a divorce. Can you shed some light on this scripture? Thanks! L ...
How can a single woman have a husband in heaven if the Bible clearly states there will be no marrying?
Gramps, Hello, I'm a member of the church, but am confused by something I have heard said that a single woman will have a husband in heaven. Now I'm curious as to how this can happen when the bible clearly states there will be no marrying or given in marriage in...
Why must the job of branch clerk be filled by a man?
Question Dear Gramps, Our branch is very small and we don't have enough regularly attending priesthood holders to fill all the positions without each person tackling more than one. I understand this is necessary at times but I was wondering if you could explain to me...
Are you held accountable if you kill someone as a police officer?
Question Dear Gramps, I always have been wondering about this question. You are a police officer and you have just shot or killed someone because it is a part of the job. Does Heavenly Father hold you accountable for those people that you killed while on this...
What will be our abilities in the spirit world?
Question Hey Gramps, I just had a question about our abilities in the spirit world. Brigham Young said that when we are there we will be able to visit places such as Jerusalem at the time of Christ, the Garden of Eden, etc. Will this be a gift to those who are...
Will celestial beings create spirit children in the same way they are created here upon the Earth?
Gramps Will celestial beings create spirit children in the same way they are created here upon the Earth? Will it be part of the duties of Angels to assist in rearing these millions of spirits? Anon, from England Dear Anon, Although there is no scriptural reference to...
What would you do if you had committed a sin against your family and would rip them apart if they knew?
Dear Gramps, I was wondering what you would do if you had committed a sin against your family and wanted complete forgiveness but if you were to tell them, it would rip your family apart. Literally. Thanks! Ariel Reese, Age 15 Dear Ariel, If you want complete...
How do I approach my adult children about my desire to not have R rated movies in my home?
Hi Gramps. Here's my problem. In addition to a 17 year old son I have an adult son and an adult stepson who are working full time also living at home. They are saving money for college. A few nights ago I found them upstairs watching R rated movies and my 17 year old...
How do I teach the youth about the importance of callings when there appears to be so much apathy in my area?
Question Dear Gramps, I too enjoy your column, and I don't know that I have a question as much as I am looking for information to present to our youth. I have been asked to talk to our young women and young men about "callings," accepting and following through...
When a person dies, does their Spirit continue looking at the body until it is buried?
[emailaddress] Gramps, I have a friend who says that he heard from the bishop of my Ward here in Venezuela that when a child dies at birth, the spirit of the child remains looking at the body until it is buried, and the same for an adult who dies. I started to look...
Were family relationships foreordained in the premortal life?
X-From_: [emailaddress] Gramps, A question was recently asked in a Relief Society discussion of a lesson I was teaching. I was wondering if you could answer this question. Were relations foreordained in the premortal life? Donna Dear Donna, We can find no specific...
Should I charge members of the church less for services I provide?
Question Gramps, We do general home impovement, such as repair of damage from water, rust etc. as well as new work. We do roofing and general carpentry.I was asking if I should lower my labor charge for the church members or not. I feel it is in the best interest to...
Is it wrong for me to turn down invitations to attend Christenings?
Dear Gramps, I know a number of members who have attended 'Christenings' at the request of friends or family. I have always turned down such invitations as I always think of the statement by Mormon that infant baptism is an abomination in the sight of God. Am I right...
If one has a miscarriage, does that spirit stay in heaven to wait to be reunited with its parents?
Question Dear Gramps, If one has a miscarriage, does that spirit stay in heaven to wait to be reunited with it's parents and family later or does that spirit have the opportunity to come down and gain a physical body again with another pregnancy? Basically,...
Does our spirit look just like the age we are when we die?
Hi Gramps; I have a question about our spirits. Does our spirit look just like the age we were when we died? What about a baby, does his spirit look like the age of his or her prime, whatever age that may be? Thanks, Ann. Dear Ann, Remember that we are spirit children...
If a married couple enjoys pornography privately is it wrong and why?
Gramps, I know that they say to avoid pornography, but they also say that the prophet does not go into a married couple's bedroom. If a married couple enjoys it privately, is it wrong? If so, WHY? I need concrete reasons. Anon, from Colorado Dear Anon, Pornography,...
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