What percentage of doctrines of Brigham Young does the Church accept?
Question Gramps, How many percentage of the doctrines of Brigham Young does the Church accept including the plurality of wives? Omi Answer Omi, This sort of question is really impossible to answer. There are two reasons: 1) Counting Doctrines of...
Would God answer my prayer asking who to vote for?
Question Hi Gramps, With the current election coming up, I've delved deep into both main sides of the political sphere (Or 'curves' I suppose) and find both rather upsetting to my religious persuasions. The church is neutral on politics, but if I go to the Lord...
How did Joseph Smith deal with rumors?
Question Gramps, I've heard somewhere a quote attributed to Joseph Smith along the lines of "Whenever I hear a new rumor about myself, I stop and examine my life for anything I might have done that could lead anyone to believe it might be true, and commit to...
Do I still have a chance at exaltation being married civilly?
Question Hi Gramps, I’m sealed to my first husband in the temple. No temple divorce because I’m now married civilly. My husband is inactive and has never been through the temple. Thankfully he supports me in my choice of being active. I have a current...
Are the diseases and natural disasters happening today God showing his anger?
Question Gramps, Is God showing his fierce anger with the natural disasters and diseases today? Are the righteous are affected by this? How do you explain it? Donna Dear Gramps, Have our church leaders said anything concerning if COVID 19 is the plague...
Why is it taught that in 4 Nephi they experienced 200 years of peace?
Question Dear Gramps, Why is it almost universally taught (even in General Conference) that, in 4 Nephi, the Nephites experienced 200 years of peace and prosperity? My math shows that it was no more than 166. Am I missing something or is everyone just...
Why do we have to suffer if we don’t repent?
Question Gramps, D&C 19:15-20 states that we must suffer if we do not repent. My question is why must we all be forced to suffer exquisitely if we do not repent? Christ suffered for our sins so that we don’t have to. I am grateful for this. But if we...
Is it okay to talk with the dead?
Question Hello, I wonder if it is ok to talk with the dead? I have this "gift" to see through the veil and get in contact with the spirit world. But when I talked to my Bishop about it he got angry with me and said we shall only talk to God. Is that really a...
If I never marry can I still be exalted?
Question Hey Gramps, I am a single 25 year old male who has served a mission and is a current temple recommend holder. I've been worried and been having anxiety lately when it comes to the world of dating. It's a very tough world to be in. I am not as handsome...
What is the history of temple garments?
Question Did Christ wear garments or when did the wearing of garments begin? Nancy Answer Nancy, Sacred temple clothing worn by Latter-day Saints (including garments) exists as part of a larger landscape of holy vestments. When Moses was first...
Is it still adultery if the whole thing is just imagined in your mind?
Question Gramps, I am very confused. I read that adultery is a sexual relationship between two people not married, but what about imagined sexual relationships even if no physical act is committed. I struggle with my thoughts and fear I am guilty of the second...
Didn’t Nephi already have authority to baptize before Christ appeared to him?
Question Gramps, When the Savior appeared to the Nephites in 3 Nephi: 11 he called Nephi up in front of the group and gave him the authority to baptize. Wasn't Nephi the prophet at the time? Didn't he already have the priesthood and authority to baptize? Roman...
Are what these writers have written about the last days legit?
Question Howdy Gramps! Really enjoy reading your blog site! I am wondering if I could get your comment, (off record of course) re a member named James T. Prout. He is the Author of The "Last Days" Timeline and website. I've never seen or heard of any of the...
Are chakras, crystal healing and the third eye Satanic?
Question Gramps, For the longest time, I have thought of using crystals for “healing” as satanic. However, I recently learned the science behind it which is that crystals contain vibrations and energy which can help even out our own when it is out of whack....
If I’m angry with God, how can I give a blessing?
Question Dear Gramps, I am a YSA. A friend has been struggling with feelings from being single, anger with God, and seeming like promises are falling flat. She asked for a blessing though I’ve been struggling with the same things. I could tell the blessing...
Is Deja Vu related to the pre-existence?
Question Gramps, Is deja vu related to the pre-existence? Ray Answer Hi Ray, Thanks for the question. The experience of déjà vu , a French expression meaning "already seen", is related to how our brains are structured and how we perceive...
Is the repentance process the same if you break the law of chastity more than once?
This question came to us in Spanish. As a courtesy we would like to reply in Spanish. However, the question and answer will appear immediately following in English. Pregunta Gramps, Hola, quiero saber qué se hace si se rompió la ley de castidad una...
What is meant by “eternal destruction of the body?”
Question Gramps, I understand that we are redeemed from the physical effects (physical death) of the Fall through the universal resurrection of Christ. I read in Lehi’s words of 2 Ne. 1:22 that wickedness can bring “Eternal destruction of both soul and body.“ ...
Did the opening of the 7th seal happen at the dedication of the Palmyra Temple?
Question Gramps, I keep hearing the Palmyra Temple dedication was the opening of the 7th seal and that the Church website confirms we are in the 7th seal. However I have been unable to find it on the Church website. Is it true the Palmyra Temple dedication was...
Is masturbation no longer a sin since it’s not mentioned in the updated Church Handbook?
Question Gramps, I was talking with a friend today and she mentioned that the Church Handbook was recently updated. As she told me the changes she said that they took out masturbating or self gratification being a sin. After talking to her I went to look and...
When are we too old to be considered one of the best the Lord has sent to this world?
Question Gramps, President Nelson has said: “My beloved younger brothers and sisters. You are among the best the Lord has ever sent to this world. You have the capacity to be smarter and wiser and have more impact on the world than any previous generation.” ...
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