Is there progression between kingdoms?
Question Gramps, Where in the scriptures or modern day teachings does it explain that there is no progression between kingdoms? For example, at judgment if a person is in the Terrestrial Kingdom can this person advance to the Celestial Kingdom? Nathan ...
How can I research church history spiritually but yet objectively or scientifically as well?
Question Hi Gramps! I'm a curious, empirical person and a devout RM attending BYU. I’ve researched Church history/doctrine and know by my nature that I will continue. I avoid biased material but include academic non-Church sources. I risk disaffiliation and...
Is what we know of God a contradiction?
Question Dear Gramps, I've heard and read that God is the same "yesterday, today, and forever." I have also heard that He used to be just like us on another Earth and then He became a God. These statements seem to contradict. Is the latter incorrect or am I...
What year was the first quad printed?
Question Gramps, What year was the first quad printed? Carri Answer Carri, What a wonderfully delightful bit of trivium you've stumbled upon. It was fun to research this. There was in fact an older quad printed once upon a time. ...
Is there no work, knowledge or wisdom in the grave?
Question Gramps, Ecclesiastes 9:10King James Version (KJV) 10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. According to this verse in the Bible, there is...
When did the idea that you shouldn’t turn down a calling start?
Question Gramps, I want to know where it started that you're never supposed to say no to a calling in the church. Margaret Answer Margaret, The idea of not saying no to a calling comes from a very logical progression of facts on what we, LDS...
How can we pursue goals without getting caught up in pride?
Question Gramps, How can we make and pursue goals for accomplishments, such as education and career goals, without getting caught up in pride and a desire for worldly recognition? Many (not all) objectives and achievements, such a promotions or acceptance to...
Is it a valid sealing if done unworthily?
Question Gramps, I have two questions and I'm just curious, but if a person committed fornication or adultery and didn't confess it to the Bishop or Stake President and just "supposedly" didn't do it again and got sealed in the temple to their companion is that...
Why are so many wars included in the scriptures when the Savior’s message was about peace?
Question Gramps, I understand that we can learn much from the chapters on war but why is so much included when the Saviors teachings are so peaceable? Linda Answer Dear Linda, Much of what the Savior taught was peaceful, yes, but not all of it....
Will there be sports and Disney in the millennium?
Question Dear Gramps, I am 15 and have Aspergers. 1. Will there be sports in the Millennium? You see, I like sports a lot and would like to participate in sports such as baseball and possibly a cycling race. Maybe Ping Pong too, but anyway, my mom said that...
Is it appropriate to write out our prayers before giving them?
Question Gramps, I listened to a podcast recently where a person of another faith talked about their personal practice of writing out their prayers. I usually think my best when I'm writing and often get a little side tracked when I pray. Would there be...
How can I overcome feelings of low self-esteem?
Question Dear Gramps, How can I overcome feelings of low self-esteem? Every so often I am plagued by these feelings and it is getting me down. I am an active member and try to act as the Saviour would. I read my scriptures and pray daily. It seems that whenever...
Why doesn’t God rid the world of terrorism?
Question Dear Gramps, There's been a lot of terrorist attacks in the news lately, and it brings so much fear to me that it's unimaginable. So, I bring the question: why doesn't God rid the world of terrorism or avenge the victims of it like he did for Abinidi?...
When do I need to confess to my Bishop regarding Law of Chastity?
Question Gramps, At what point do I need to confess to my bishop as far as the law of chastity? I know you can repent on your own, but serious sins need to be confessed to the bishop. Where is that line? Thanks. E Answer Dear E, There are...
Why are scriptures most often addressed to men?
Question Gramps, Why are scriptures most often addressed to men? Winona Answer Dear Winona, Perhaps because we, men, need to hear it repeated more often? I'm joking. Actually, I think it is simply a language issue. Remember that most of our...
Can the devil overpower us?
Question Gramps, Can the devil overpower us? Marshall Answer Dear Marshall, Your question was, "Can the devil overpower us?" I have good news for you - not unless we let him! There is an excellent speech that President James E. Faust gave in 1994...
Why can’t the Church use correct terms in different languages?
Question Gramps, I am questioning the use of certain English terms the Church has introduced in areas where members speak another language. An example of that is the word "garment" which we, speakers of Spanish, use. "Vestidura" is the term used in Exodus 28:4....
Is there a difference between spiritual and physical talents?
Question Gramps, My patriarchal blessing says that I have spiritual talents. What is a spiritual talent and how does it differ from a physical talent? Becky Answer Becky, Thank you for asking such an interesting question. I’m going to rephrase it a...
Can I still get married even after the atrocities I’ve committed?
Question Dear Gramps, I have recently had to return home early from a mission due to immorality I had committed in the past and that I did not have the courage to confess. I'm in the long process of repentance currently. I can't help but feel as if I will never...
Why doesn’t the Church teach evolution theories?
Question Gramps, My wife is taking online college courses from Brigham Young University and recently told me that they teach evolution theories. She wondered why the Church doesn't teach it. Are there non LDS professors at the college teaching this doctrine,...
Who is writing a history of the Church today?
Question Gramps, Who is writing the history of the Church today? Nephi kept a record of the proceedings, of wars and nations, etc. Who is doing that today? Can we see it? (General Conference, church magazines are not history) I know there is a church...
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