Why isn’t the Mormon Church holding my ex-husband accountable for his recreant actions?
Dear Gramps: I am in the process of a divorce I didn’t want. My husband and I were together for 15 years, and married 10 years ago in the temple. I found out that he had been unfaithful, and then he stopped going to church and disregarded the Word of Wisdom entirely....
Recently I have been having feelings for boys. I don’t really know how to explain this, but I’m still attracted to girls. But now I have a new thing for boys. Can you help me?
Question Dear Gramps, I am 15 years old, and I am baptized into the Mormon Church. I go to church every Sunday and it’s fine. But recently I have been having feelings for boys. I don’t really know how to explain this, but I’m still attracted to girls. But now I...
I have heard so many different things about the appropriateness of vasectomy I just wonder why there is no one set answer that anyone can give me.
Question Dear Gramps, I do not want to seem argumentative, but I do know that it is possible for a man to have a reverse vasectomy and it be successful. I feel that there is no room to say that it is a “drastic manner to eliminate temptation.” I feel that this...
Why do we not experience so much in the Mormon Church the gift of tongues as is commonly practiced by the Pentecostal Christians?
Dear Gramps, In reading latter day light devotionals on a daily basis, I have seen several references in the church history part of it that refers to early church meetings having speaking in tongues and things of a nature that I once participated in as a Pentecostal...
The elders always encourage me to do home teaching, but why should I? Other members, even my home teachers, do not do their part.
Dear Gramps, The elders always encourage me to do home teaching, but why should I? Other members, even my home teachers, they do not do their part. They never visit me or phone me…I have been 6 months a member of the Mormon Church but no one do home teaching for me;...
What is the Mormon Church policy regarding dress codes for priesthood ordinances?
Hi Gramps! Me again. I was just wondering if there was anything clearly stated in Mormon Church policy regarding dress codes for priesthood ordinances? My husband is quite resistant to wearing anything but a white shirt to church, stating that in case he were asked to...
Why do we see imperfection on our leaders when we are told that they are called by inspiration?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been struggling with the concept that everything the bishop tells me is from the Lord. I have been a member for over 40 years and had various bishops. It appeared to me that some were more in tune than others. I had one bishop tell...
My younger brother and I were born out of wedlock before any of us belonged to the Mormon Church. Is there any way that we can be sealed together as a family?
Question Ntando wrote: I’m born out of the wedlock, so is my younger brother. We are both of different fathers with whom my mother had already broken up before both their deaths. Later on I became a member of the Mormon Church, and much later my mother and brother...
What is the stop smoking program for the Mormon Church?
Gramps,I would like to know what the stop smoking program for the Mormon Church is. Chia, from Ohio Dear Chia, If you are referring to some program or technique to overcome the habitual use of tobacco, I doubt that the Church has any recommendation. I assume that...
What was the Savior’s skin color during his time in mortality?
Dear Gramps, Was Jesus white? Just wondering what we have in the Mormon Church and historically that shows if He was white on earth and was resurrected, or dark skinned on earth then resurrected white, or what is the church’s position? If the Church doesn’t have one...
I can’t understand why God is so cruel that He sends most people to hell. I go to church occasionally but feel that I’m only going because I’m so afraid of the possibility of going to hell. Can you help me?
Question Hi Gramps! I’m hoping you will be able to help me. I was brought up in the Mormon Church and have always believed in God. I still go to church occasionally but feel that I’m only going because I’m so afraid of the possibility of going to hell! I know...
Is there opportunity after a person has died for repentance and forgiveness of sin?
Dear Gramps, I have a close friend who does not belong to the Mormon Church and who’s nephew who would have been 60 passed away. He has been on drugs and booze most of his life, he went into a coma and did not recover. Alice, my friend, quoted how sad it was that he...
In what way are men spirit children of their Father in Heaven?
Hello, I recently read in one of your replies the following: “Spirit children are born of resurrected, exalted parents. They are born in the same manner that mortal children are born. However, when a celestial parent has a child, it is composed of spiritual material,...
Are the Polynesian people of Lamanite descent?
Gramps, Are the Polynesian people of Lamanite descent? Robert Dear Robert, That appears to be the consensus among Mormon writers. Here is an exemplary paragraph from Encyclopedia of Latter-Day Saint History)— “In the great final battle at Cumorah, as recorded in the...
What are the names of the two published works prior to 1830 that contain references to chiasmus in the Bible?
Gramps, What are the names of the two published works prior to 1830 that contain references to chiasmus in the Bible? Mark, from Indianapolis, Indiana Dear Mark, Boys, Thomas, Tactica Sacra, London: T. Hamilton, 1824. Boys, Thomas, Key to the Book of Psalms, London:...
When we die will we all meet up with our parents and other family members?
Hi Gramps, I heard that when you die you meet up again with your parents or family members is that true? And also what if they don’t go to heaven and they end up in hell wouldn’t we know they where missing? Not everyone goes to heaven! Ruth Dear Ruth, When we die and...
How many Gods, anywhere and everywhere, do Mormons believe exist or can exist?
Gramps, About Mormonism; how many Gods, anywhere and everywhere, do Mormons believe exist or can exist? Buzz Dear Buzz, Interesting question. W.W. Phelps was an associate of the Prophet Joseph Smith, and he wrote a hymn which is included in today’s Mormon hymn books...
Do you have any suggestions to help rekindle the fire of the high priests in the Ward?
Dear Gramps, I am wondering if you have any suggestions to help rekindle the fire of the high priests in the Ward? Mike, from: Hilo, Hawaii Dear Mike, Perhaps a couple of things to consider— 1) You can’t teach old high priests anything. They already think they know it...
When would it be necessary to go talk to my bishop about “making out”?
Dear Blake, When is it necessary to go talk to my bishop about “making out” or necking with my girlfriend. I don’t know the boundary line of going to far. Blake, from Utah Dear Blake, Questions such as the one you pose I find to be very intriguing. Perhaps one should...
What verses in “Amazing Grace” run counter to Mormon doctrine?
Question Dear Gramps, Will you please identify the verses in “Amazing Grace” that run counter to Mormon doctrine–hence the reason the hymn is not sung in our Mormon Church services? I understand we are not “saved” by grace alone. Greg Answer Dear...
I have feelings for a young man who plans to go on a mission for the Mormon Church. I’m torn between not interfering in his desires and making a play for him. What should I do?
Hi Gramps, I’ve been struggling with this problem for a long time now. A friend of mine introduced me to the Mormon Church two months ago, and since then we’ve become much better friends. I’ve sort of developed feelings for him. He is about to go on a mission in like...
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