Can you advise me about the impropriety of interracial marriages?
Question Dear Gramps, I am a convert to the Mormon Church and I am white and I married a black man and had two wonderful boys. I divorced him but I married another black man. We don’t have any kids, but I have read that the Church advises against interracial...
Was Shem the great high priest Melchizedek?
Question Dear Gramps, Recently, one of the “Daily Wows” indicated that Shem was in fact the great high priest “Melchizedek.” However, while sharing this information with one of our ward scriptorians he said that Shem couldn’t be Melchizedek because Melchizedek...
How do I respond to accusations of false prophecies in the Mormon Church?
Question Hi Gramps, You've helped me out before, and I am hoping you can again. I received the following comment in an e-mail, from someone who is going to save me from the cult of Mormonism. I was able to quickly and accurately reply to several falsehoods he...
Where can I find out how scripture reading can help me with seminary?
Question Gramps, Where can I find out how scripture reading can help me with seminary? Thanks, Jincy Answer Dear Jincy, What do you mean, “where can I find out?” The fact is so obvious that you don’t need to look anywhere. Perhaps you could...
Where is the Ark of the Covenant?
Question Gramps, I was watching a show on T.V. which was regarding the investigation of the present location of the Ark of the Covenant. I personally feel it is not on this earth anymore because it was originally a portable temple and now that we have our...
How can the Mormon Church believe that human beings can become gods?
Question Dear Gramps, How can the Mormon Church believe that human beings can become gods? Larry Answer Dear Larry, There is no dispute that God is our Father. The appellation of Father for God is used in the scriptures more than any other term....
How do I get some control over irreverent priesthood class members in the Mormon Church?
Question Dear Gramps, I teach an Aaronic priesthood quorum in the Mormon Church and they are pretty rowdy and do not have respect for church reverence. it seems that no matter how well prepared the class is they find a way offend the spirit. Do you have any...
Can someone speak to or reach God without prayer and without the gospel?
Question Dear Gramps, There were two nonmembers in my seminary class and today one of them asked a question and I thought I knew the answer, but I am not sure so I am going to ask you. Can someone speak to or reach God without prayer and without the gospel?...
How would we know that an impression we received would be from the Lord or from some other source?
Question Estimado Abuelito, My question is: how we know that the feeling of the Holly Ghost is from God, and is not from our own mind wanting us to believe something? I remember a couple of years ago after I read the Book of Mormon and ask God as described in...
Do you believe in UFOs?
Question Dear Gramps. You state you believe in UFO`s. I don't (not yet anyway) but I respect you anyway. I can assume you also believe in aliens. Do you believe that they look like us (God created us in his image) or like E.T.? Rene Answer Dear...
Who was Peleg?
Question Gramps, Please tell me what you know about this Peleg, Was he a Priesthood holder. Why was the earth changed so violently.? We know so little about this person. JLeo Answer Dear JLeo, The only source information on Peleg is found in...
Why would the translators of the New Testament use the word ‘reconcile’ instead of ‘atonement’?
Question Gramps, Here’s my question. I was reading a report by Hugh Nibley on the atonement in which he talks about how in the New Testament, the translators of it used the word “reconcile” instead of “atonement.” (He said this is found in the translation from...
Do those who have passed help those still on earth?
Question Hey, Gramps, Are there any authoritative statements regarding the role of those who have completed their earthly life assisting those of us who are currently here? We're all aware of those with special missions, such as Moroni, Peter, James, John, and...
How do you teach an Atheist about God?
Question Dear Gramps, How do you teach an Atheist about God, where do you start? Bonnie Answer Dear Bonnie, Convince him to read the Book of Mormon. After he has done that, ask him if he will read it one more time. This time sincerely apply the...
How can Heavenly Father be omnipresent?
Question Dear Gramps, How can Heavenly Father be omnipresent? I’ve read by his “Spirit” but how is this? Is this like him being with us, but his body is in heaven? What is meant by “spirit” or “influence” that I hear so much about? Would this apply to the Holy...
Is it known when a spirit enters the body?
Question Dear Gramps, Is it known when a spirit enters a new life? At the moment of conception? Sometime during the pregnancy? Or the moment of birth? Thank you, would love to know your thoughts. Daniel Answer Dear Daniel, There is no scriptural...
How can we believe what the prophet Joseph Smith said about the meaning of the facsimiles in the Book of Abraham?
Question Dear Gramps The problem with the facsimiles in the Pearl of Great Price has nothing to do with them not being spoken of in the book of Abraham. The problem is the deciphering of the symbols accompanying the facsimiles, which say that it is Abraham upon...
Is baptism a requirement to get into the lower two degrees of glory in the celestial kingdom?
Question Dear Gramps, In Doctrine & Covenants131 it doesn’t state that you will have to be baptized to get into the lower two levels of the celestial kingdom. So do you have to be a Mormon or not? Tyra Answer Dear Tyra, Section 131 of the...
What is the stance of the Mormon Church on the use of caffeine?
Question Dear Gramps, I know many Mormon’s do not drink caffeinated drinks. I have heard no prophet has ever said anything against it. Is this true? What is the Church’s stance on caffeine? Justin Answer Dear Justin, It is not true that no prophet...
Is Jesus Christ the only Savior of all the worlds, etc.?
Question Dear Gramps It is difficult to comprehend worlds without number created by Jesus, son of God. Is he the only Savior of all those worlds and do they all have to wait for his resurrection and God was once as we are and Jesus is his Son and so are we. Can...
Is our sun a celestial world?
Question Dear Gramps, When I was a student at BYU I remember reading that our sun is a celestial world. If I remember correctly it was a quote by a prophet. Have you ever heard anything about this? Thank you very much. Lisa Answer Dear Lisa, A...
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