What is the church’s position on the death penalty?
Question Dear Gramps, What is the church's position on the death penalty? If the atonement was made for all, why is it necessary for the church to believe in sustaining the law for the death penalty rather than taking a position against it, as it seems...
Why are we cautioned against the use of face cards?
Dear Gramps, I hope you can answer a question that has always elicited a horrified expression from others before, but no one has ever been able to answer it in the 36 years that I have been an active member of the church. Why, in particular, are we cautioned against...
Why do we celebrate Christmas in December?
Question Dear Gramps, I was wondering why we celebrate Christmas in December instead of in April when Jesus Christ was really born? Ann Answer Dear Ann, No definite date has been established for the birth of the Savior. Our notion that he was born...
What is the distinction between the mark and curse when it comes to color of skin?
Gramps, I very much appreciated your insight to the individual who asked about the curse on Cain. I had not before understood the distinction between the mark and the curse. This reminded me, however, of another subject with which I am uncomfortable, and that is the...
What is the rationale for being “buried in the earth” instead of cremated?
Dear Gramps, The questions that I have had the last few years regarding cremation were answered in your past questions. However, I am hoping that you will be able to provide additional insight to help me more fully understand. It seems to me that whether a body decays...
How can I define the value of prayer to a nonmember diagnosed with cancer?
Dear Gramps, How can I define the value of prayer to a nonmember who has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. Her prognosis is not good. She asks the question...If we lived with Heavenly Father before coming to this earth,...
Why does genetical research show that American Indians are of Asian descent and not Hebrew?
Gramps, How do you explain the remarkable coincidences between Ethan Smith's (minister to the Cowdery family) view of the Hebrews written in 1825 to Joseph Smith's Book of Mormon written in 1830? Also, why does genetical research show that American Indians are of...
Why was the tabernacle so elaborately decorated for Brigham Young’s funeral?
Question Gramps, We were in Priesthood meeting last Sunday and our lesson was the last one in the Brigham Young manual. My question is in regards to the picture of the tabernacle where Brigham Young's funeral services were held and it was elaborately decorated for...
What is known about Abraham going to Egypt and teaching the Egyptians about the stars and solar systems?
Gramps, What is known about Abraham going to Egypt and teaching the Egyptians about the stars and solar systems? It mentions it in the Pearl of Great Price. Why did they believe him? They obviously valued this information as the kings used this to build their...
What does the LDS Church say about abortion?
Question Gramps, I am a member but I have always wondered what the church has said about abortion. Thanks Gramps! Ashley Answer Dear Ashley, The taking of a human life, either before or after birth, is a grievous sin. The fact that many people in...
Is there anywhere I can read about the restoration of the Melchizedek Priesthood?
Dear Gramps, Is there anywhere I can read about the restoration of the Melchizedek Priesthood? It is my understanding that it occurred 5-30-1829. When Joseph and Oliver were released or escaped from prison, and some mob was chasing after them they were exhausted, and...
Will someone who died at a younger age be ordained a High Priest in the Spirit World?
Dear Gramps, I have a query from a friend who has recently lost her son, aged 33 from cancer. He was an active member of the Church but had not reached the stage of being ordained a High Priest. She would like to know, will he be made a High Priest in the Spirit...
I’m looking for different callings for the Elder’s Quorum. Any suggestions?
Gramps, I am Elder's Quorum President and am looking for different callings for the group. We have the Counselors, Secretary and Greeter and Teacher. Any suggestions? Thank you and I enjoy Mormon Town. Jim, from New York Dear Jim, In addition to assignments to the...
Is it wrong for a woman to cast out Satan if her Priesthood holder husband is present but not understanding the need at the time?
Question Gramps, Is it wrong for a woman to cast out Satan if her Priesthood holder husband is present but not understanding the need at the time? What words should be used when casting out the angels of darkness? And how can one know it is needed or...
When blessing a baby, do we ask the Lord for blessings or pronounce blessings on the baby?
Dear Gramps, When a baby is blessed, is it appropriate to ask the Lord for blessings for the baby or is it appropriate to address the baby and pronounce blessing on the baby? I have heard it done both ways and wonder if one way is correct or if both ways, though...
How do I find my Priesthood ordination line?
Gramps, How does one that holds the Melchizedek Priesthood follow his path back to all the others that held that Priesthood? We are told that we should be able to know who ordained us. Thank you. Leroy, from Pennsylvania Dear Leroy, If you don't know who ordained you,...
Did our spirits in the pre-earth life have an age?
Question Hey gramps, I got thinking the other day. Before we came to Earth, we lived as spirits with our heavenly father. But do our spirits have an age? Or a better question is, did God create our spirits, or did we just always exist? Just curious. Thanks Jeff ...
If God is eternal and we are too, then what made God our Heavenly Father before us?
Dear Gramps, I have a question. If God is eternal and we are too, then what made God our Heavenly Father before us, since our intelligences have both no beginning (We are all eternal).Our ages (if you can speak of age) are the same. What factor decided that God came...
Is it true that the resurrected world will be as a sea of glass?
Dear Gramps, Is it true that the resurrected world will be as a sea of glass? Will there be no mountains or valleys? Karen, Coarsegole, California Dear Karen, There will occur two major great changes in the earth in times to come. The first change will occur at the...
I believe in the Bible and Adam and Eve, but what about creatures such as cave men?
Hi Grampa, This is a question I've had for a long time. I will appreciate anything you can tell me to clear it up. I know with every fiber of my being that the Bible is the word of God and that the creation of this world and it's first population, Adam and Eve, were...
How old is the earth?
Gramps, I have a friend who keeps asking me questions about the church, but one I do not know how to answer.. Our church, from my understanding believes the earth to be around 2000 years old, but scientists keep finding bones and what not that are millions of years...
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