Would multiple personalities be a case of demonic possession?
Question Dear Gramps, This is tough. In 1991 our 17 year old adopted daughter walked off the top of a 17 story building. She had been in and out of therapy, and was at that time in treatment. After her death her therapist told us that they, at her clinic...
What are your views on the documentary, “The Mormons?”
Question Dear Gramps, What are your views on the documentary, “The Mormons?” It had a few things from members of the Church, such as Jeffrey R. Holland and President Gordon B. Hinckley, but a lot of it seemed inspired by a negative source. What do you think I...
Is there any way to undo the sealing ordinance performed in the temple for my grandparents?
Question Dear Gramps, I recently found out that my Grandparents (deceased and never asked of this, since they were already dead) were sealed in the Temple via my Dad’s widow. I feel very hurt by this as they were devout Methodists. My Grandfather was also a...
I’m a recently baptized member of the Church, and don’t feel that I really fit in. Will that ever change for me?
Question Hi Gramps, Just a quick question– I’ve been a member of the Mormon Church for nearly two years now. Before I came into the church I’d been in trouble all my life kind of. No one in our family was religious. It’s been hard converting; I’ve managed to...
If I remain true and faithful, will my apostate wife be with me in the eternities?
Question Dear Gramps, My wife and I were sealed in the temple almost 11 years ago, but since that time she has fallen away from the church and says she doesn’t believe in the gospel anymore. I love my wife very much and she is a good mother and person (that is...
Can you explain what Outer Darkness is and who will spend eternity there?
Question Gramps, Can you explain what Outer Darkness is and who will spend eternity there? Samantha Answer Dear Samantha, In the eternities, after the resurrection all mankind will be relegated to one of four states or conditions. Three of these...
Do I need to pay tithing on my retirement income?
Question Dear Gramps, I’m sorry for my broken English but I read you every day. My question is: I paid full tithing when I worked but now I'm retired because I’m sick. Do I need to pay tithing on my retirement also? Pedro Answer Estimado Pedro, I...
Can you give us some perspective of the mother of young children becoming a surrogate mother to create needed income in the home?
Question Gramps, My husband and I have accumulated a great deal of debt. We know that the Mormon Church counsels its members to get out of debt and stay out. The Church also advises families that the mother should stay in the home and raise her children. My...
What happens to your spirit when you die?
Question Dear Gramps, I was wondering what happens to your spirit when you die? Where does it go? Does your spirit go to judgment after you die? Connie Answer Dear Connie, The process of death is very much like taking off a coat. The body is the...
I feel terrible about the way I treated my unruly daughter during the recent General Conference. Can you help me?
Question Dear Gramps, I am absolutely mortified and I really need some advice. Yesterday I took my two young children to the 10am General Conference session at the Mormon Church here in New Mexico--my husband being too ill to attend. My three year old had been...
Could Mary, the mother of Jesus, possibly have been the wife of our Heavenly Father in the pre-existence?
Question Gramps, I am wondering about Mother Mary. She was obviously very worthy to have been chosen to carry and bear the Son of GOD. Do you think that Mother Mary could possibly have been the wife of Our Heavenly Father is the Pre existence? Please let me...
Does the Church believe in demonic possession?
Question Gramps, You often read and hear how the Savior and his apostles and prophets cast out evil spirits… and we are taught in the Mormon Church that we will have enmity from Satan and his followers. Do Mormon Saints believe in demonic possession or not?...
Could our earth have been from a previous earth that was populated by dinosaurs?
Question Gramps, I love your wonderful, well-thought-out answers to gospel questions. I just wanted to bounce an idea off of you, concerning your response to the person who wrote in about the dinosaurs and creation. One of the scientific truths I was taught in...
Is it breaking the law of the Sabbath to walk a dog on Sunday?
Question Dear Gramps, Is it breaking the Sabbath Day to walk a dog on Sunday? I realize that the commandment states that even cattle are to do no work on that day. I know that there are 6 other days in which one could walk the dog. However spending the Sabbath...
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...
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