Why do Mormons not use crosses?
Question Dear Gramps, I have some friends that ask why Mormons have no crosses at church, or dont believe in wearing them around their neck. Can you please help me? Thanks. Johnny Answer Dear Johnny, The cross signifies the death of Jesus. We like...
What is the Church’ stand regarding burial?
Question Gramps, What is the Church's stand regarding burial? Is it better to have the traditional burial if cremation is not required where you live? Phyllis Answer Dear Phyllis, Although the Church takes no official position on the manner of the disposition...
Have you ever heard of someone being healed after performing baptisms for the dead?
Gramps, I have been reading a book of Temple Manifestations. There is a section relating to baptism in the Temples. A phrase was used of baptism and confirmation for the healing of the sick. It describes how endowed members would go to the Temple and be "baptized and...
What books can I have my wife read to prepare her to attend the temple?
Gramps, My wife and I have been married for 3 years. We have both been married before. I had a Temple Marriage but she has never been to the temple. She has been treated very poorly buy a couple of bishops in the past and has had a very difficult time getting over it....
How can my patriarchal blessing be fulfilled in having my children sealed to me if I have never remarried?
Dear Gramps, My patriarchal blessing promises me (depending upon my faithfulness and obedience of course) that my children will be sealed to me while I sojourn on this earth. I am 59 years old and a single parent. My children are grown and have testimonies, but both...
Why aren’t servicemembers given a copy of the Bible?
Gramps, I have 2 sons in the military service. They were given servicemen scriptures which contain Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price. Why don't they also get the King James Bible? Linda, from Idaho Dear Linda, The bible is universally...
What does the term “natural man” mean?
[emailaddress] Hey Gramps, When the scriptures talk about the "natural man" are they referring to our human nature, as opposed to the divine nature that Peter talks about in 2 Peter 1:4? Thanks, Noah, from Utah Dear Noah, I guess it depends on what you mean by "human...
Why did David remain so loyal to Saul?
Dear Gramps, I am an institute student in Kalamazoo, Michigan. (Yes, there really is a Kalamazoo š) and we have loved your insights and have watched and followed you closely in Mormon Town. (Did your mother tell you as mine did, that you are always being watched? š)...
Why did some of the witnesses of the Book of Mormon leave the church?
Question Gramps, I don't understand why some of the original witnesses (of the plates) of the Book of Mormon left the Church, but never recanted their testimony. If they saw the plates, and knew they were authentic, how could they leave? If this is too lengthy to...
How would you answer questions about changes to the Book of Mormon over the years?
Gramps, I know people who would like to trap LDS people by asking questions that they might not know the answers to. One man said he had an original Book of Mormon. He asked a sister if there had been any changes in the Book of Mormon over the years. She answered no,...
What is the final disposition of the original papyrus that the Book of Abraham was translated from?
Question Gramps, I seem to find myself in need of asking you another question. The thing is that I have been asked about the Book of Abraham. I felt as if I were a child for not knowing the answer. Would you happen to know the final dispensation of the original...
In Alma what is the meaning of the word anti?
Dear Gramps, In Alma 23:17, in the name Anti-Nephi-Lehi, what is the meaning of the word 'anti' here? Thank you very much, Senen, from the Philippines Dear Senen, No reference is given in the scriptures to the definition of the term Anti-Nephi-Lehi. However, we can...
Is Cain still on the earth somewhere?
]Dear Gramps, I seem to remember reading that Cain is still on the earth somewhere. If this is true what do we know about it and where can I find out more information. Thank you Sue, from Australia Dear Sue, WRONG!!! The only thing known about Cain and his descendants...
According to the Book of Mormon, when did the Lamanites skin turn a dark color?
Gramps, In 1 Nephi 12:23 it tells of the Lamanites becoming a dark ..... people. Is this when their skin is turned colors to resemble the American Indian? Are there other references to this occurrence? Also, was this after they destroyed the Nephites, or just prior...
Are the only sins that can’t be forgiven murder and denying the Holy Ghost?
Question Gramps, The only sins we can't be forgiven for are murder and denying the Holy Ghost. Is that correct? I'm a convert so I'm just curious? Thanks. Josh Answer Dear Josh, Not exactly. When you say "murder," I assume that you are referring...
In the Garden of Gethesmane was Jesus so drenched in blood that the soldiers didn’t recognize him?
Hey Gramps, I have a couple to questions that I would like to qualify by saying that I'm active LDS and have a curious nature when it comes to things that are relevant to my salvation. I'm not looking for ammo just whatever information that you can share. While Christ...
If I take prescription medication and I breaking the fast?
Gramps, I take prescription medicine everyday, including when I fast. Am I still fasting? Anonymous, from Illinois Dear Anonymous, We may be involved in a question of semantics here. If fasting is to abstain from ingesting anything at all, then taking medicine would...
Did the church ever deny that polygamy was happening?
Dear Gramps, My husband recently joined the Church and together we have been studying the scriptures. As he read he found the declarations that are made at the end of D&C as to the matter of polygamy. He has some questions, and I felt comfortable enough to answer...
Why should I pay tithing when I can barely afford to keep the electricity on?
Question Dear Gramps, After reading your answer to Shiloh regarding tithing I felt compelled to write to you. I have been a member of the Church for 4 years and I have a strong testimony and love the Church and everything about it. Before I was baptized I had a...
How do I get a temple recommend if I can’t afford to pay tithing?
Dear Gramps, My Bishop told me that I cannot get a Temple recommend because I cannot tithe. I am a single parent of three children and work very hard to support my family. We live from paycheck to paycheck. I don't understand why I cannot get my recommend....
Do children who die under the age of 8 go to the Spirit Prison or directly to the Celestial Kingdom?
Dear Gramps, Yesterday's Gospel Doctrine class, which I teach, discussed the condition of spirits, after death, in the Spirit World. I made the point of doctrine that, contrary to the belief of some Latter-day Saints, God does not live, or visit the spirits, in the...
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