Is it gambling to put money in a pot and then draw lots to determine who would win the pot?
Dear Gramps, Several of the sisters of the ward get together one night a month to play bunko with other non-member sisters. They donate $10 dollars each for small gifts for the winner(s). My question is…….would this constitute gambling? Philli, from Grayson, Georgia...
What evidence do we have to counter the blasphemous statement of my teacher that the early Mormon Church taught that all Black people would go straight to hell?
Gramps, Today my teacher told my class that in the early church, Mormons believed that blacks go straight to hell. I know this is not true, but I don’t have any evidence of proof to back it up. Can you explain why that’s not true and how non-Mormons get that...
How can I placate my wife who won’t agree to my paying my tithing?
Dear Gramps, I just received $20K for part of an insurance settlement. I want to tithe $2K and use the rest to pay off debts. But my wife has come unglued at me!! She now says we need to pay off our debts first then we can tithe later. She had been OK with small...
Why the need for Temples, when the Bible clearly tells us that our bodies are temples and that JESUS lives inside us?
Dear Gramps, Why the need for Temples, when the Bible clearly tells us that our bodies are temples and that JESUS lives inside us? Torre, from Fallbrook California Dear Torre, In the first place, where in the Bible does it clearly say that Jesus lives inside us? It is...
Can you please explain how Ephraim and other Israelites were not Black even though the Old Testament says they were mixed and intermingled with descendants of Ham?
Dear Gramps, Can you please explain how Ephraim and other Israelites were not Black even though the Old Testament says they were mixed and intermingled with descendants of Ham? It is funny how Mormons in this country claim to be descendants of Ephraim whose mother was...
Could a priesthood blessing help my non-member girlfriend who has a terminal illness as a result of experimenting with satanic rituals?
Dear Gramps, I have a very close friend that is not a member of the Mormon Church, but I love her dearly. Some time ago, she experimented with satanic rituals, was possessed, and as a result, now suffers from a terminal cerebral hemorrhage. Ever since she told me...
How can I help my friend to learn how to serve the Lord?
Dear Gramps, I have a friend who is like a sister to me as her brother and I have been close friends for about 17 years. She is now 15 and has embraced Christianity. She is not currently a member of the Lord’s Church. She has recently asked “how do I serve the Lord...
Where did Christianity come from?
Dear Gramps, I was wondering, when and where did Christianity come from? As well as, when and Where did the Jewish religion come from? Patrick, from West Valley City, Utah Dear Patrick, Christianity, as the name implies, was the gospel taught by Jesus Christ during...
Is there any way, aside from modern-day revelation, to determine if the law of tithing was still in force after the atonement?
Dear Gramps, Someone posed an interesting question to me regarding the law of tithing. It relates to fact that after the atonement, since the law of Moses was done away with, such things as the law of tithing, the law of sacrifice, work on the Sabbath, etc. were also...
Did Jehovah, as the God of the Old Testament, have a body of flesh and bones?
Gramps, It is my belief that the God of the Old Testament is Jehovah. Did Jehovah have a body of flesh and bone? Do you have any scriptures to confirm your view? Bob, from the USA Dear Bob, I agree with you that the God of the Old Testament is Jehovah. But finding out...
Is it true that Brigham Young once said that if we knew how wonderful it was in the spirit world we would commit suicide to get there?
Gramps, I have heard that Brigham Young once said…. If you knew how wonderful it is on the other side you would kill yourself to get there?… IF so, what did he mean by that statement? dh, from Idaho Dear dh, I would think that any bit of information that comes your...
How can we stand up for the sanctity of marriage without offending anyone or getting sued?
Dear Gramps, One of Satan’s greatest attacks against the Saints these days is all but making it illegal to stand for gospel principals when challenged. I speak of homosexuality and gay marriage. It is often asked about, and if one were to state their beliefs in the...
Are we to cease from all laughter as commanded in D&C 88:121?
Dear Gramps, Will you please elaborate on verse 121, Section 88 of the Doctrine and Covenants? Are we to cease from all laughter or is this commandment specifically for certain solemn occasions, such as in the School of the Prophets or temple work? The remaining part...
What should I now do, having violated the law of chasity?
Gramps, I’ve been having a hard time understanding what to do. I went on a blind date with a guy that a somewhat close friend set me up with. She and her date came with us. After dinner, we watched a movie. They left to go on a walk. We watched the movie. We were...
Does foreknowledge imply predestination?
Hello Gramps, I have a question regarding fate. There was an 18 year old boy from our ward who died in an auto accident. He was one of those youth who had a great influence on both adults and children/youth without ever really realizing it. People, including me, are...
What is the significnce of the thigh in swearing an oath in Genesis? Also, what is the significance in Genesis and Moses of the seed of the woman and Satan bruising each other’s head and heal?
Gramps, There are several instances in Genesis that refer to the thigh in making promises (24:2, 24:9, 32:25, 47:25). What is the significance of the thigh in these passages? Also Genesis 3:15 (and Moses 4:21) is the scripture about the serpent bruising his heel and...
How could I best answer my grandson who asked, “why is cussing bad?”
Dear Gramps, My 8 year old grandson asked me today why is cussing bad? I gave him an answer, but I’d like to hear yours. I’m sure it’s better than mine. Carolan, from Hesperia, California Dear Carolan, I doubt very much that I could give a better answer to your...
For what ceremony are long white underclothes used by men in the Mormon religion?
Gramps, I was wondering what ceremony long white underclothes is used by men in the Mormon religion. My boyfriend is a Mormon, but won't explain it to me. I am Catholic. Raven, from Brownsville, Texas Dear Raven, The inner garments that are worn by all of the members...
What should I do? I’m divorced from a man that I still love, and am dating a married man with whom I would like to live.
Question Dear Gramps, I was married to a man for almost 11 years. We actually dated since the time I was 16 years old. We divorced back in 2005. I think part of the problem for me was that I got married young and never got to live on my own and experience life and...
Are we as Christians Jews or Gentiles?
Gramps, The word Gentile means not Jewish. All people in their patriarchal blessings are part of the tribes of Israel. Are we as Christians Jews or Gentiles? Mark, from South Bend, Indiana Dear Mark, You’re right. Those who are impressed by the Spirit of the Lord to...
What can I expect to experience in Argentina as a missionary?
Dear Gramps, I just received my mission call to the Argentina Cordoba mission. I have two questions. 1) What can I expect to experience in Argentina as a missionary? 2) How can I prepare to enter the temple with the right spirit? Ian, from Fullerton, California Dear...
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