Is it prideful to feel sad for friends who are in direct open conflict with the Church?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been lucky to reconnect with childhood friends. My problem is that my heart aches for some who no longer believe the Gospel to be true or are in direct open conflict with the Church. I went through a period in my 20's where I...
What is meant by the statement, “the earth shall pass away”?
Question Dear Gramps, What is meant by the statement, “the earth shall pass away”? Lori Answer Dear Lori, It means just what it says. The earth is a living creature, with an intelligence, a spirit and a body. The soliloquy of the earth as recorded...
How can I overcome repeating the same sinful actions?
Question Dear Gramps, I was wondering that if you’re overtaken by a bad thought or impure thoughts and totally give into them, and you keep repenting of it, how can you totally overcome it from happening again, especially if you’ve prayed and repented so many...
If you die while excommunicated from the Mormon Church, do you go to spirit prison?
Question Dear Gramps, If you die while you’re excommunicated, do you go to spirit prison? Can you be re-baptized in the temple and have your ordinances re-done for you? J. Answer Dear J. All persons who are not members of the Church and Kingdom of...
Out of all of the worlds Christ atoned for He came to this one? Isn’t that statistically impossible?
Question Gramps, I have learned that Jesus created all things. Hundreds of billions of galaxies, each with hundreds of billions of planets. Infinite. Also, Christ's Atonement is a one-time occurrence, and although He appeared on Earth, His sacrifice applied to...
Why would Heavenly Father treat His daughters so differently from His sons concerning the Celestial Kingdom?
Question Dear Gramps Why would Heavenly Father treat His daughters so differently from His sons concerning the Celestial Kingdom? I am one of His daughters and I have absolutely no desire to aspire to dwell in the Celestial Kingdom…..if……. 1) Because I’m...
Why would Christ cast the demons into the swine knowing it would result in the caretakers losing their source of income?
Question Dear Gramps, I recently read about Christ casting the Legion of demons into a herd of swine, whereupon the entire herd runs into the sea and perishes. Then those feeding the swine flee to the city and those within the city come out to meet Jesus and...
If I’m able to read in Biblical Hebrew, is a bible in that language 100% correct?
Question Gramps, The D&C states that the Bible is correct as far as it is translated correctly. This makes sense concerning the reading of the bible in a translated language. I happen to be fluent in Biblical Hebrew and can read the Bible in its original...
How are the Apostles of the Mormon Church any different from any other preacher?
Question Dear Gramps, Thanks for responding! Well, I have a few questions and they are based on what I have been told by the “Elders” that came to my home! I was told that all pastors are not of God because they are not one of the Twelve Apostles or prophets of...
I’m confused about the age of Enos and some missing time. Can you help?
Question Gramps, I have a question which has confused and troubled me for some time. In Enos 1:25, we read that “179 years had passed away” from the time Lehi left Jerusalem, and yet Enos is still alive. I always understood Enos to be the son of Jacob, who was...
Are we allowed to wear hats in church buildings?
Question Gramps, I was asked not to wear a baseball cap in the church at a social activity that was not in the chapel. I do not see a problem if it’s on a Mutual night or social activity. I would never wear it in the chapel. I have a large scar from brain...
Why is attending all of our meetings a requirement to enter the temple?
Question Gramps, The past four years I have struggled with attending all of my church meetings. I have always reasoned that the sacrament is the primary purpose of attending church and the other meetings are secondary in importance. The three-hour block seems...
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...
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