How come things have been going wrong ever since we started paying our tithing again?
Question Gramps, My wife and I stopped paying our tithing for about two years. We were not inactive, we just didn’t pay it. We knew we needed to and so 3 months we began paying it and have been very faithful in paying it since. But ever since we started paying...
Do non-members get a pass on this life if they accept the gospel in the next life?
Question Gramps, Will people that don’t hear about the Mormon Church in this life be given a pass on this life as long as they accept it in the next? In other words, are their sins forgiven them if they repent and accept the Gospel in the hereafter? I have...
Since John in Revelation proscribes adding to the words of the prophecy of this book, would that make any other subsequent scripture wrong?
Question Dear Gramps, I was discussing religion with my supervisor last weekend, and he referenced a scripture within Revelation that indicated that the world is not to add to these writings (the Bible by his interpretation) and therefore the addition of the...
What about the trinity of the Godhead?
Question Hallo Gramps, Does the Trinity really reflect the existence of our Father (GODHEAD). I have come to view Jesus as our big brother, who is perfect and never as part of the ALMIGHTY, but a creation of Him. Could I be wrong? Charles Answer ...
Can I repent of past lies even I can’t remember them all?
Question Dear Gramps, First of all, I wanted to say thank you for all your help and answers on here. I really appreciate you and have a respect for you, even though I don't even know you! Yet want to make sure your slate is clean? Can I just overall repent for...
How can I be more patient with a spouse that has left the Church?
Question Gramps, My husband has recently made the decision to leave the church. After his extensive research (that I didn't know about) he decided none of it was true. I'm suddenly very anxious and confused and I know it's caused a rift in our relationship. How...
God’s greatest gift to man? Sealed in next life?
Question Gramps, As I have been reading, I came across God's greatest gift to man is--agency, eternal life, and Christ' Atonement. So which is the greatest, or is it just that all are?? Bruce Answer Bruce, Here is the plain truth. They are all...
Is it wrong to baptize mentally handicapped children?
Question Gramps, Is it wrong to baptize mentally handicapped children? Scott Answer Hello Scott, Thank you for your question. On the Church's website, there is a specific area dedicated to helping address questions similar to yours called:...
Why is school important?
Question Yo gramps, Why is school important? Jaihdin Answer Yo, yo, Jaihdin, Blaise Pascal once said, "People are usually more convinced by reasons they discovered themselves than by those found by others." In that light, here's a starting point...
What’s the deal with the Salamander Letters?
Question Gramps, What do you know about the Salamander Letters? I heard many were killed over them. Aubre Answer Aubre, On the subject of the Salamander Letters two people were killed. Steven F. Christensen and Kathleen Sheets were killed by bombs...
Why do we re-dedicate temples?
Question Gramps, Please I want to find out why we Re-dedicate Temples if it has already been dedicated for Sacred Purposes? Thank you! Joshua Answer Joshua, Temple re-dedication usually only occurs after some major change. One of the more common...
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...
How can Lehi be from the tribe of Mannasseh?
Question Gramps, How did Lehi get into the tribe of Manasseh if he came from Jerusalem (Judah)? Dallas Answer Dallas, It is interesting how reading something quickly can lead us to believe certain assumptions. But a closer reading reveals how...
Is a socialist society the same as the Law of Consecration?
Question Gramps, My grown son says that a socialist society is the same as living the Law of Consecration. I don’t believe it is but would like to understand how to explain the differences. Diana Answer Diana, If one focuses solely on the external...
Is there ever a time when you don’t have to honor your parents?
Question Hi gramps, After my parents got divorced I lived with my mom. Awhile after the divorce my mom would do drugs and was never around. After I was placed in foster care my dad turned down the opportunity to take me and my brother but took my sister. I...
How can the Lord help someone overcome an addiction?
Question Gramps, How can the Lord help someone overcome an addiction if they've already tried everything? David Answer Dear David, I’m sorry that you are struggling with the issue of addiction-whether your own or that of a loved one. While you...
Why don’t Mormons pray to Jesus since they regard him as Jehovah?
Question Gramps, My sister just called me today to tell me she learned something new in church yesterday. She said that Jesus is the God of the Old Testament. I just read on your site that Mormons believe that Jesus was the Jehovah of the Old Testament. If...
Am I a Judge in Israel?
Question Gramps, I am in the Bishopric and our Bishop is out of town most of the time. I am acting Bishop when he is gone. Am I considered a Judge in Israel? Thank You. Kimo Answer Dear Kimo, Bishops have many responsibilities. A bishopric is...
Is it wrong to wear graphic T’s over garments?
Question Gramps, I'm a skater, but many of the graphic T's marketed by retailers in the sport depict variants of a skulls or skateboarding skeletons which I am apprehensive about wearing over my garments. Does that sound like a rational concern? Anthony ...
How can people receive opposite personal revelation and both say it came from God?
Question Hi Gramps, Why is it that when a group of LDS people pray about the same thing, for example, who to vote for, they say they are inspired to vote for a certain person but it isn't the same result as everyone else, and yet they claim that it is...
If mortality is for testing, why do so many die before that testing can be done?
Question Gramps, If mortality is so critical for all the testing and trials, why do so many who die before age 8 not need all the testing and proving of mortality? Mark Answer Mark, There are a few thoughts that have been provided by Church...
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