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...
In the spirit world were some spirits older than others, and did we know into what families we would be born?
Hi Gramps, I am wondering if, in the pre-existence, some spirits are older than others? for example, my husband and I have two children; could it be that all four of us were in the pre-existence at the same time, just my husband and I were sent to obtain mortal bodies...
Is Jesus Christ the Savior of all the worlds?
Question Hi Gramps, My question is about the preexistence. We lived in the preexistence before we came to earth with many other spirits. The spirits who are now waiting to acquire a body of flesh and bone, can they go to another world other than earth to...
What did President Spencer W. Kimball mean when he said that the story of Eve being made from Adam’s rib was only figurative?
Gramps, What does figuratively mean in the following quote from Spencer W. Kimball, “The Blessings and Responsibilities of Womanhood,”Ensign, Mar. 1976, 70— “And I, God, created man in mine own image, in the image of mine Only Begotten created I him; male and female...
How can the Mormon Church be true if it contradicts the Book of Revelation?
Question Good Day Gramps, With all due respect the word of God says do not add on or take away a single word from the bible. So with that said how can we believe that the Mormon church or any other religion be considered? Isn't it obvious if God wanted Joseph to be in...
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