Would a surgery app on my phone be considered pornography?
Question Gramps, I have a surgery app on my phone, due to the fact that I would like to become a surgeon when I am older, but it has certain surgeries that contain a nude male or female. Such as catheterization of a male or female's genitalia, but I do t know...
Why do artists portray Christ as white skinned?
Question Gramps, Almost all the pictures and illustrations I see show Jesus as white, usually blond with blue eyes. It is surely established that He was of Middle Eastern colouring and culture. So why is He not portrayed as such? Liz Answer Liz,...
In the bible it says Leah was hated and tender eyed. What does this mean?
Question Gramps, In Genesis it says, Leah (Jacob's wife), was hated and tender eyed. What does that mean? If Leah was hated, does that mean Jacob didn't love her? I'm just curious. My name is Leah and I am forming a complex about my name. Thanks Leah ...
What does ‘Judge not, that ye be not judged’ mean?
Question Gramps, What is the real meaning behind the Bible’s “Judge Not, That You Be Not Judged?.” Tracie Answer Dear Tracie, In my view this verse is more well known than virtually any other verse in the holy bible, including John 3:16, Acts...
Were parts of Isaiah written after his death?
Question Dear Gramps, In the Book of Mormon, Nephi and Jacob heavily quote Isaiah. However, modern Bible scholars hold that parts of Isaiah weren't actually written by the Old-Testament prophet, and maintain passages after Isaiah 40 were written after Nephi had...
Are glory, worship and praise all related when it pertains to Christ?
Question Gramps, I know you defined "glory" in a previous post, but how does it relate to "worship"?? I know we are taught that part of the difference between Christ's plan and Satan's plan is that Christ said to Heavenly Father, "and the glory be thine...
How can I understand the Book of Mormon and know it’s true?
Question Gramps, Hi. I'm struggling to understand the Book of Mormon and to believe it's true. Can you please help me? Kayla Answer Hi Kayla, Thank you for your question. It appears you have a sincere desire to truly "understand" the Book of...
How was Joseph Smith able to see the Father?
Question Gramps, It states in the scriptures that you can only see the Father with the High Priesthood. How was Joseph Smith able to see the Father without it? Peter Answer Peter, Actually, the scriptures don't say that. Anti-Mormon sources say...
Will one still experience same sex attraction after the resurrection?
Question Hello Gramps, I have a question that is very important to me and I cannot find the answer. I am a returned missionary, temple-married mother and wife who is active and faithful in the gospel and temple worthy. I am also gay. It is a constant struggle...
What if one lies or omits details during a Bishop’s Court?
Question Gramps, Tell me, if a person went into a bishop's court and did not tell all of the sin (left major parts out) would they know ? I'm confused because a person I know went to a bishop's court for adultery yet was only disfellowshiped. Could it be they...
How do I explain Neanderthals to an investigator?
Question Gramps, How do I explain the Neanderthals to an investigator? If you don't know who they are, they were a species or subspecies of archaic human, in the genus Homo. Neanderthals became extinct around 40,000 years ago. They were closely related to...
Can we pray over the phone?
Question Gramps, Are we allowed to prayer over the phone? I was told by 2 bishops that we do not pray over the phone. Recently I received a mission calling for volunteer work for Familysearch and I was asked to pray over the phone. So have things changed or...
Can I pay tithing with service?
Question Gramps, Hello. What if we were to pay our tithes in other ways besides money? It seems that we are told to pay a tithing on our increase, not necessarily our income. What if we do not have an increase in income? For example, we don't bring home as much...
How can I be a good example to my younger roommates?
Question Hi Gramps, Right now I'm struggling with some of my younger roommates in Provo. They are really struggling to see the importance of the gospel in and doing some pretty immature stuff. Sometimes I get really frustrated with them, but I remember that I...
Are we meant to pray to God or to Jesus?
Question Hi Gramps, Are we meant to pray God or to Jesus? The Bible states the only way to God is through Jesus. If we're to pray to Jesus, it doesn't make sense to pray to Jesus and then conclude the prayer with (in Jesus name). Thanks. Chris Answer...
Did God create Lucifer to fall?
Question Gramps, Lehi in The Book Of Mormon explains to us that there must be opposition in all things. That there must be righteous influence as well as wicked influence. I know we all had agency in the pre-mortal realm and we still do on this earth. ...
Why is the Church so secretive about our Heavenly Mother?
Question Gramps, I don't understand why the Church is so secretive about our Heavenly Mother. Without her, we would not even exist and the entire Plan of Salvation would make no sense. I have been a church member my whole life and have never heard Her mentioned...
Are those in the spirit world conscious of time passing?
Question Gramps, Are those who are waiting in the spirit world conscious of time passing? Several people have told me they don't do temple work because it will all be done in the millennium. It seems to me like they would be waiting for us to do the work so...
Is it wrong to break the bread after the Sacrament prayer is offered?
Question Gramps, Is it wrong to break the bread after the Sacramental prayer is offered, rather than doing it before? Steven Answer Steven, No, there isn't anything wrong per se. But that is the pattern we have used in the Church. And there is a...
Is being wealthy incompatible with scripture?
Question Gramps, As I understand it, the Bible is very clear that we should be either giving away our possessions to the poor or sharing them. There are so many desperately poor people right under our noses but lots of very wealthy people too. Yes, some of them...
If women have to wear veils in the temple, will we have to in the afterlife?
Question Gramps, There are many examples in the scriptures of men being witnesses and of seeing Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. I'm not a knowledgeable person and I have a simple testimony, but I feel that women are second class citizens in this church. Are...
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