In the pre-mortal spirit world did we choose the families into which we would be born?
Question Dear Gramps, I have always been under the impression, from what several Mormon friends have said, that we did not choose the families we were born to, except perhaps for a few individuals in rare circumstances. But in church today a teacher stated that...
Would the pre-historic dinosaurs be the source of the world’s oil reserves?
Question Hi Gramps, My understanding is that our Heavenly Father is a God of order. He knew what our needs would be one day while creating the earth. Dinosaurs were created…lived for a set amount of years and then died off. This is because of the orderly nature...
Is the Mormon Church a cult?
Question Hi Gramps, One of my coworkers has been asking me questions about the Mormon Church lately, but he can't get past the idea that the Mormon Church is not a cult. How can I explain this to him? Leslie Answer Dear Leslie, What is a cult?...
I am soon to join the army and I was wondering about the morality of possibly taking somebody’s life in the name of the protecting freedom.
Question Dear gramps, I'm currently 17 years old and I am joining the army in a couple months. I was curious about how my duties in Iraq, (which I will most likely be sent to) will reflect on our Mormon beliefs. I know that there are Mormons in the military and...
What happens if someone is excommunicated in error?
Question Dear Gramps, We know that stake presidencies and high councilors are everyday men subject to making occasional mistakes just like anybody else. My question for you, is if in the capacity of a church disciplinary council, they excommunicate someone in...
Could you explain to me exactly what is the “Kingdom of God”?
Question Dear Gramps, Could you explain to me exactly what is the “Kingdom of God”? John Answer Dear John, There are several connotations of the “Kingdom of God.” God is the organizer and the creator of the universe, and everything within it. He...
Why does it seem that some who are inactive live a much better life than those of us who are active?
Question Gramps I have been struggling with this for a few weeks now. Why is it that my sister, who is totally inactive and drinks and smokes and does not attend any church at all, gets everything she needs when she needs it. For example, her husband got a...
What is the Mormon position on unmarried adults? Are they unwelcome members?
Question Dear Gramps, I have gone around in circles about joining the Mormon Church, and I keep coming back to one obstacle (an obstacle in my mind, you might feel). Brigham Young said something to the effect that an unmarried man over the age of 21 was a great...
Is it all right for my salaried husband to pay his tithing only at the end of the year?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a question about tithing. My husband and I both work, and our financial situation is still incredibly strained. Even so, I always pay my tithing right away after I get a paycheck, as I have faith that if I do that, I will be able to...
It is true that all of the stakes of the Mormon Church will gather in Missouri once again?
Question Dear Gramps, I’ve only been a member of the Mormon Church for a few years. A church member once told me that in the future, all of the stakes will gather in Missouri once again. Is this true? Why will they gather there? Who predicted it, and when did...
Why did Paul say that women should cover their heads and not be allowed to speak in church?
Question Dear Gramps, Why did Paul say that women should cover their heads and that women should not be allowed to speak in church? Considering all that Christ taught about how highly favoured women are Paul didn’t seem to have that opinion but thought they...
What is the purpose of knowing to which tribe of the House of Israel we belong?
Question Dear Gramps, If all of us need to do all that we can in this life, what is the purpose of knowing which tribe we belong to? Thank you for all that you and your team do to enlighten us. Susan Answer Dear Susan, Among the great blessings...
Is there anything wrong with a married couple enjoying pornography together?
Question Gramps I know that they say to avoid pornography, but they also say that the prophet does not go into a married couple’s bedroom. If a married couple enjoys it privately, is it wrong? If so, WHY? I need concrete reasons. Anon Answer Dear...
Do you know of any quotes that teach the principles of communication with God through prayer?
Question Dear Gramps, I believe that the best way to communicate with God is through prayer. I also believe that the best way to allow God to communicate with us is to turn to the scriptures. (Not only to gain the words He has spoken to prophet leaders, but to...
Can a person be sealed in a Mormon temple to only one parent?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a friend that is a convert to the Mormon Church. Her mother is thinking about being baptized soon. However her mother has been divorced for quite some time and neither my friend nor her mother has any interest in her father...
Why doesn’t the Bible talk about the existence of dinosaurs?
Question Dear Gramps, Why doesn’t the bible talk about the existence of dinosaurs? Chester Answer Dear Chester, The Bible is a collection of individual records compiled from the writings of the prophets of God from Moses to the apostles of the...
What are the factors that determine when a man is ordained a high priest in the Mormon Church?
Question Gramps I understand that when a man in the Mormon Church is called to serve in a bishopric he is ordained as a high priest. As a result, the high priest group in my ward consists of many members of past bishoprics. However, there are others in the...
Do you know of any quotations that state that the Lord will never permit a prophet of the Mormon Church to lead the Church astray?
Question Gramps I have heard that the prophet or president of the Mormon Church can not lead the Church astray. Do you know of any quotes on this topic? Thank you. L. Answer Dear L, It seems that the original quote to which you refer may have been...
How old was Isaac when he was placed on the sacrificial alter by his father, Abraham?
Question Gramps, In our discussion on faith in Relief Society meeting last Sunday, we spoke of Abraham and Isaac and their faith that God would provide. Someone made the statement that Isaac was a grown man and would have had to help himself onto the altar…that...
Why was the law of polygamy given to Old Testament prophets and to the Restored Mormon Church, but was condemned in the Book of Mormon?
Question Dear Gramps, I was reading through one of your answers regarding polygamy and you were explaining how David and Solomon had many wives and concubines. You were also using a Doctrine & Covenants reference to confirm what you were explaining. In the...
Because my wife is leaving me have I lost my chance for exaltation in the celestial kingdom?
Question Gramps, Have I lost my chance to obtain exaltation in the celestial kingdom? My wife of 23 years announced out of the blue one day when I got home from work that she was divorcing me. She has gone her own way and made her own decisions. I'm in a...
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