Why have the leaders not tackled the problem of weight issues with its members?
Question Why have the leaders not tackled the problem of weight issues on its members? I know the gospel is for us spiritually, but we have our heads in the sand on this topic. Eat meat sparingly is not adhered. Nor is 'your body is a temple'. I don't want to...
Is it okay to fast to get over a heart break?
Question Gramps, I hear that fasting is a way that people get help from God. I am going through a heartbreak that is hard for me to cope with at the moment. I can't eat and sleep that well. I cry most of the time and I am sick of it. I thought of fasting to...
I am angry and bitter with Heavenly Father for being gay. What can I do?
Question Dear Gramps, I need your help and I haven’t been to church in years. First, let me say that I’m very sorry that I feel this way but I’m very angry and bitter with Heavenly Father. I’m a homosexual. I didn’t ask for these feelings, yet I feel like I’ve...
Does our Heavenly Father have a father?
Question Gramps, Does our Heavenly Father have a father? In other words, do we have a Heavenly Grandfather? I believe that parenthood hierarchy is an eternal law, which applies to our Deity. If so, does that mean there is a higher God above our Heavenly...
What is it about the LDS church that sends people into a dark rage when they talk about it?
Question Gramps, I have a question, What is it about the LDS church that sends people into a dark rage when they talk about it? I don't understand this reaction in people who claim to be followers of God. I have visited protestant churches with friends on...
Where do we draw the line with being subjected to an ever increasing corrupt government?
Question Gramps, Where are we supposed to draw the line with being subjected to an ever increasing corrupt government? Does this mean that we are supposed to submit to knowingly accepting "the chip"? Are we expected to? Raymond Answer Raymond,...
Could you describe the art, symbols, images, cultic objects that your religion has and whose needs you are meeting?
Question Dear Gramps, I am trying to understand your religion more so that I can learn to appreciate it better. If you could be so kind to answer the following two questions I would be most appreciative; 1) Describe art, symbols, images, cultic objects that...
I feel much anger towards our Heavenly Father for taking my loved one in death…what do I do?
Question Dear Gramps, I had a very close family member die. It was very hard and is still very hard to handle. This person gave me advice and unconditional love. I know that this person was a very good person, but I just don’t understand why Heavenly Father has...
Would the Fall have happened without Satan’s influence?
Question Gramps, Since the Fall was part of the plan, was Satan needed to carry it out (or even to speed it up) or would the fall eventually have happened without his (Satan's) influence? Xavier Answer Xavier, Thank you for your question. I also...
Why don’t the Apostles of today talk about their special experiences with the Savior as did the original Twelve?
Question Dear Gramps, The early apostles in Jesus’ day were outspoken in their belief of Jesus and his teachings. They recorded their special witnesses after his resurrection–(see acts of the apostles). Why is it that none of the current brethren talk about...
Why is it important that we do family history now?
Question Gramps, If all family history work will be completed in the millennium, why is it important that we do it now? Gene Answer Gene, Family history is so much more than just finding names and linking them to a chain of ancestors. Family...
Isn’t the power of God extremely limited if he does not have the power to create ex nihilo?
Question Dear Gramps, Hi My name is Sarah. I was on your website and was wondering if you could answer some questions I had. I’ve been studying Mormonism now for about 6 months (I am currently a Catholic) and really enjoy it but am confused by some of its...
How do you forgive someone when they have hurt you, betrayed you, so intimately and deeply?
Question Gramps, I am struggling to forgive my husband after he betrayed me in one of the most intimate ways possible: adultery. His adultery was through pornography and masturbation. I can only imagine how much greater my pain would be if he had been...
Does my past stay on my church records and disqualify me for future callings?
Question Gramps, At 18, my girlfriend and I had sex. We went to our separate bishops to repent, she was put on a short period of probation. I was disfellowshiped. I’m concerned my past “could” remain on Church records, and that the Church might disqualify me...
What makes profanity so profane?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a curiosity that has been bothering me for a while. What makes profanity so…well, so profane? If you look at the origin of most of these words we consider profane, they mean nothing other than the old Anglo-Saxon terms for common...
How are we to understand the predictions of the second coming of the Savior as recorded in the scriptures?
Question Dear Gramps, Good morning, and thank you in advance for your help. In reading the Doctrine & Covenants, how are we to understand the predictions of the second coming at the beginning of the 7th thousand years…particularly in light of the biblical...
Was the angel Gabriel a woman?
Question Dear Gramps My sister-in-law who is not a member of the Mormon Church asked me about archangels. In particular she wanted to know if Raphael and Jarameel were men or women. I found a site on the internet that said that Gabriel was a woman and I always...
Is it possible that I could be sealed in the temple to my deceased brother?
Question Dear Gramps, Hello, I am the only active member in my family and I was wondering if I could get sealed to my deceased brother in the temple without my parents. Joseph Answer Dear Joseph, What you are asking in an impossibility. Only two...
Did Laban update the records he had in his possession before Nephi and his brothers took them?
Question Hi Gramps Happy New Year! I just have a question regarding what I was reading today. It says here that the brass plates that Nephi took from Laban included records regarding the "commencement of the reign of a Zedekiah; and also many prophecies which...
What do the scriptures mean that say that the moon will turn to blood?
Question Gramps, In the last days I have heard it said ” the moon will turn to blood”. What does that mean and where can you find it in the scriptures? Carol Answer Dear Carol, The scripture that you refer to is found both in the New Testament and...
Chastity has so many definitions. How far can I go before it’s called “sinning”?
Question Dear Gramps, Chastity has so many definitions. How far can I go before it's called "sinning"? Clueless Answer Dear Clueless, It always amazes me when people ask these types of questions. It's as if they are asking how close can they go...
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