Should we be grateful for Satan’s rebellion?
Question Gramps, I have been in deep thought over this. My conclusion is that, if Satan (or any of his children) had not rebelled we would still be Spirits in heaven. God needed one of his children to rebel in order to test his children. So God, when he created...
Will God make me taller if I’m obedient to the covenants I made?
Question Gramps, If i prayed to become taller, and I was keeping my covenants and doing my part of being obedient to his commandments, If i tried hard enough by training and exercising would God make me taller if I did my part? Tony Answer Tony,...
What is the process for rebaptism after excommunication?
Question Gramps, What are all of the rebaptism questions that are asked before someone (who was excommunicated for adultery) can be rebaptized? Does the rebaptism have to be approved by the First Presidency? Does that person have to be interviewed by a General...
What is the worst that can happen to me?
Question Gramps, I have made covenants in the temple. But I am unworthy to attend, because I stopped tithing. I have failed in many ways. Such as not studying and understanding scripture and as a result not passing that on to my children. The reason I stopped...
Can a Stake President sign a temple recommend without actually asking the questions?
Question Gramps, I just came back from a meeting with a member of the stake presidency to renew my temple recommend. We chatted for a minute or two, just small talk. He then said to me, "I presume that your bishop did a thorough interview with you?" I replied...
Will we be judged by Joseph Smith in the final judgment?
Question Gramps, Someone referred me to this: "No man or woman in this dispensation will ever enter into the celestial kingdom of God without the consent of Joseph Smith...every man and woman must have the certificate of Joseph Smith, Junior, as a passport to...
Why is emphasis on violence in the media not a great as pornography in the Church?
Gramps, Why is it that Church Authorities do not place the same emphasis on viewing violence and brutality in media as that with pornography? We never hear of the dangers and evils that this causes our society. Violence and brutality are in direct opposition to...
Why does the Mormon Church not accept the Christian concept of Grace?
Question Dear Gramps, Why does the Mormon Church not accept the Christian concept of Grace? Also, most Christian religions consider John 3:16 to be the most important verse of all time, yet Mormons do not recognize it. Eric Answer Dear Eric, The...
What takes place at a General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Question Gramps, I’ve looked through your topics but couldn't find this. Could you explain what all takes place at a general conference? Thank you. Richard Answer Dear Richard, General Conferences of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
In the Book of Mormon, why would King Mosiah give the office of high priest to Alma?
Question Dear Gramps, Upon Alma going to Zarahemla, why would Mosiah give the office of High Priest (in other words, the office of being the Prophet of the Church) to someone else, and why Alma? Why would the record indicate later that Alma was the founder of...
Is it wrong to associate with people who do things the Church doesn’t agree with?
Question Gramps, Is it wrong to associate with people who do things that the church doesn't approve of? For example, is it wrong to be friends with a drug dealer if we are not dealing drugs or doing drugs? What about someone who works in the sex industry? What...
Since God created the universe and everything in it during a 7 day span, where do the dinosaurs fit in?
Question Hello Gramps! I am having an issue with my parents about the religious upbringing of my 7 year old son. My parents have stated that Mormons serve Satan? I know through research that this is false, and have decided to investigate many religions to...
Who do Mormons worship?
Question Gramps, Who do Mormons worship, God the Father or His Son, Jesus Christ? Who answers prayers? Paul Answer Paul, The mode of worship in our faith is to worship them all together. While we do seek to differentiate ourselves from...
What is the advantage of being more diligent in keeping the commandments?
Question Gramps, The parables of the laborers in the vineyard and the prodigal son seem to suggest that it really doesn't matter how hard you work, how long you work, how diligent you are, how much you suffer or how much you sacrifice. In the end all that...
Corianton repented? Non members giving prayers in Sacrament Meeting? Tower of Babel?
Question Gramps, I want to know if there is evidence that Corianton (from Alma 39-42) is included in those listed in Alma 48 as being "like Moroni" or "no less serviceable"... indicating he had repented, and had become acceptable to the Lord. I have heard...
Did Adam and Eve REALLY have agency?
Question Dear Gramps, We know that there were two Commandments given to Adam and Eve. I understand that they "lived in a state of innocence" and that they could not have children until the fall. I'm confused because of two things; first, I thought God won't...
Why are we reminded over and over about our nothingness if the soul is worth much to God?
Question Hi Gramps, If the soul of man is precious to God and is worth much, why are we reminded over and over about our nothingness in the scheme of things? Joan Answer Dear Joan, Something I have been thinking a lot about lately is perception....
How do I develop a deep and strong personal testimony of Christ’s atonement and sacrifice?
Question Gramps, I have multiple friends that have made serious mistakes, changed their lives around, gone through the repentance process, and through doing so have grown extremely close to the Savior. They have an incredibly deep, strong, and personal...
Why are you not supposed to go into the water on Sundays?
Question Gramps, I'm aware of the last days vision concerning the destroyer on the waters, however I was wondering why specifically you are not supposed to go in water on Sundays. Susan Answer Dear Susan, As you're aware, the Lord gave a...
Eating disorders? Suicide? Acceptance of temple work?
Question Hi Gramps, Can God help me overcome an eating disorder? Thanks, Elly Answer Dear Elly, I am sorry you are struggling with an eating disorder. Yes, Christ can help you. His Atonement covers not just sins, but all the pains we experience...
Does God stop our healing and successes and just hurt us if we don’t repent?
Question Gramps, I've had a belief that God stops healing/success and hurts us if we don't repent. Logically I know "he is love". But what about the Lamenites? And the Egyptians? He loved them equally, yet hurt them. But he also warned them, did he not? It's...
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