Why was polygamy prohibited in the Book of Mormon but authorized later?
Question Dear Gramps, In my search for truth I began to study the LDS religion. I have a question about the practice of polygamy. In the Book of Mormon, Jacob 2:23-27, 3:5-7 it seems to clearly teach that polygamy is an abomination to the Lord. Then I read in the...
Do you know of any place where a general authority of the Mormon Church has recommended having on hand a seventy-two-hour emergency supply kit?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a friend that thinks that since she can’t find any where that a General Authority or Prophet told us to have 72 hour kits, that it is not really a necessary thing. She thinks it is a good thing- just not on the same level of...
When the Lord says that all associations will be thrown down in D&C 132, what does he mean?
Gramps, Please share with me some comments about Doctrine & Covenants Section 132, For example, when the Lord says that all associations will be thrown down, does He include all non-LDS associations? Why does he use the word “destroy”? Thank you. Douglas, from...
What is known about Abraham going to Egypt and teaching the Egyptians about the stars and solar systems, and why would they believe him?
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...
I have a colleague who argues that the succession to the presidency is accomplished by tradition, since the ranking apostle always becomes the next president. How can I demonstrate to him that his ascertain is incorrect?
Dear Gramps, I have been in a discussion with a member of a church that claims to be the actual latter day church of succession to the church led by the Prophet Joseph Smith. The claim made by this member is that the LDS church has not followed the guidelines of...
At death when our spirits leave our physical bodies are they clothed?
Dear Gramps, At death when our spirits leave our physical bodies are they clothed? Carol, from Orem, Utah Dear Carol, Never having been there, I couldn’t tell you from first hand knowledge, but my opinion would be, yup. They could even be wearing spiritual...
I have always known that the Mormon Church is the one and only true church, but I have never had a spiritual manifestion of the fact. why would this be?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been a member of the Mormon Church my whole life, and I’ve known my whole life that the Church is true and it’s the only true Church of Jesus Christ. Because I’ve just always known that the Church is true I’ve never actually had the spirit...
How can we help our friend from a dysfunctional home see the value of life?
Dear Gramps, My daughter has a friend who has asked some very pointed questions about abortion that we have tried to help her with. She feels that abortion is justified because she wishes that her mother had aborted her instead of raising her in a dysfunctional and...
Where did we get the idea that all ordinances had to be done by mortals?
Gramps, Where did we get the idea that all ordinances had to be done by mortals? Gordon Dear Gordon, The idea that all the saving ordinances of the gospel must be done by mortals is gleaned from the scriptures and amplified by the General Authorities of the Mormon...
How do I shake this fear of dying?
Kami wrote Hey Gramps, I have a weird question for you. I have a terrible fear of dying. It has been something I have experienced since I can remember. I just have a feeling that something horrible is waiting in the wings for me. I know that sounds crazy but I can’t...
How can God know everything that happens everywhere, if He has a physical body, and physically, then, can only be in one place at one time?
Dear Gramps, I am having difficulty with the teaching that God has a physical body. How can God know everything that happens everywhere, if He has a physical body, and physically, then, can only be in one place at one time? Shane, from San Francisco, California Dear...
What existed before God created the heaven and the earth?
Gramps, What existed before God created the heaven and the earth? Gene, from Chicago, Illinois Dear Gene, Because of our vast foundation of ignorance we have a bit of difficulty in answering your interesting question. In the first place, encased in this temporary but...
Is it possible that different siblings could have descended from different tribes of Israel?
Hi Gramps, I have a question about patriarchal blessings. A friend of mine has two sisters (same parents) who have been told in their patriarchal blessings that they are from the house of Ephraim but my friend, in her patriarchal blessing was told that she was from...
How can I develop a closer relationship with the Savior?
Question Dear Gramps, I’m one of those who are trying to be good faithful members of the Church of Jesus Christ. I have a testimony of the restoration of the Lord’s Church, the fact that Heavenly Father and His Son live and that they commune with living...
I was molested as a child. Would I ever be worthy of a temple marriage?
Dear Gramps, I prefer to remain anonymous unless advised to take this to my bishop, but I was wondering about something. I was sexually abused by my oldest brother when I was young (about 6 or 7) and I never told anyone. In fact, I let him continue to do it when he...
Can you tell me why it is that I have doubts about the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon when I read it?
Dear Gramps, When I’m reading the Book of Mormon, I get doubts of it being true. If I read the Bible I don’t, I totally believe, I’m a member of the Mormon Church and I still believe that the Church is true. I’ve been to the temple and have felt the spirit. I’ve had...
I am seriously considering joining the Mormon Church, but am concerned over the pressure that I may receive to rush into marriage and possibly marry the wrong person. What is your opinion on this?
Question Dear Gramps, I am 17 and seriously considering joining the Church of Latter-day Saints within the next couple of years. However, I worry about the “pressure” to get married. I hear from my friends (who are members) that there is a huge amount of...
Is there any truth to the story about Lilith being Adam’s first wife?
Question Hi Gramps, I was watching a documentary-type show on TV recently that claimed Adam had a wife prior to Eve named Lilith, who apparently was infertile, had a nasty temper, and was banished and later turned into a demon for whatever reason. I checked out...
Are there vast differences between the first and subsequent editions of the Book of Mormon?
Question Gramps, I recently went back to my Middle School to visit some of my old teachers and let them know how well I am doing with my life and I had a rather unfortunate experience with my old science teacher. He is basically a good man, but believes that...
How can I help my wife accept the principles of the gospel as taught in the Mormon Church?
Dear Gramps, I am a convert to God's kingdom on this Earth and my wife is a nonmember. I've tried to teach her of the practice of the baptism for the dead but the concept eludes her as she does not even believe that baptism is an essential part to our eternal...
When Adam was given the command to replenish the earth, does that mean that the earth was “plenished” before the advent of Adam and Eve?
Gramps, Replenish? Does that mean the earth was “plenished” before Adam and Eve were given the commandment? Rebecca, from Raleigh, North Carolina Dear Rebecca, Pick up a dictionary! There are two distinct definitions of the word, replenish. The first definition is to...
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