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...
Who assisted in the creation of the earth?
Dear Gramps, Last night at a very spiritual stake fireside the speaker told us that there were many others who assisted in the creation of the earth besides the Savior and Michael. He said many of the prophets and their wives were there, and specifically mentioned...
According to Brigham Young, how could Adam fall before the earth was made?
Gramps, I read your answer about the dinosaurs. In the answer you quoted Brigham Young regarding the earth falling into the solar system after the fall of Adam. In the quote he says that When man fell....and let there be light. I thought the earth was made in seven...
Is it possible that men make mistakes when it comes to church doctrine and other issues?
Dear Gramps, I haven't had the courage to talk to anyone else about this. Since I can't see you and you seem to be in tune, it will be much easier. A woman may only be sealed to one man, and a man may be sealed to many women. This concept leaves me feeling very...
Why would a woman want to remarry if she can only be sealed to one man?
Dear Gramps, . I have always been curious how women can expect to be remarried (after being widowed) if they can not be sealed to more than one man. Personally, I would want to spend eternity with my husband, and so do not want to be sealed to more than one man, but...
Would a sister who marries outside the Church have the same blessings as someone who married in the temple?
Dear Gramps, I love your columm. As a young woman I have always been taught that the prophets advised singles to not marry outside the church. Adhering to that advise I am still single, never had the chance to be a mother, even though I had chances to marry outside...
Would I be excluded from exaltation if my spouse never wants to take the ordinances?
Dear Gramps, For full exaltation, one cannot make it alone. One must be accompanied by one's spouse. However, what if that spouse is a non-member who is highly unlikely to ever join the church, and thus be eligible to be sealed with me in the temple? I would very much...
Will only those who reach the Celestial Kingdom be able to procreate?
Question Gramps, I have been told that only those who inherit the highest degree of the Celestial Kingdom will be able to have continued posterity. Will those that don't attain this level be allowed to procreate and have continued posterity? Or will the powers...
Has the Church taken an official stand on the use of peyote in Native American ceremonies?
Gramps, I am friends with many good LDS folks who are of Native American ancestry. As part of their cultural ceremonial practices, peyote is used. This is legal under the law of the land but there is much debate about compliance with church standards. There are...
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