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...
Why do we celebrate Christmas and Easter in the Lord’s Church?
Question Gramps, Considering the pagan origins of Christmas, or Easter for that matter, why do we celebrate them in the Lord's Church? Does it matter that it has changed? Have the Brethren ever made a statement of some kind that showed the Lord's approval and...
What day of the week was Christ born on?
Question Gramps, I am wondering if you know of anywhere that states what day of the week Christ was born? I thought I had heard a quote that He was born on a Sunday, resurrected on a Sunday and that He would come again on a Sunday. But I can't seem to find it....
Do we pray to the Father and to the Son?
Question Dear Gramps, This is a something I've really been wondering about lately. When we pray, it is to Heavenly Father and in the name of Jesus Christ. We can feel the Holy Ghost and receive promptings, and we pray to Heavenly Father. I'm not sure if you'll...
What lineage do those of African descent come from?
Question Gramps, What patriarchal lineage do those of African descent come from? I thought they would be adopted into the lineage of Ephraim but I have found that is not the case. Do you know? Aurora Answer Dear Aurora, We can't just give a...
Why does Gramps have conflicting answers?
Question Hi Sir, I was looking up some of your past answers regarding animal sacrifices. In one response dated May 31, 2011, you stated, "First off, rest assured that blood sacrifice is not, nor will it ever come back. Christ has made it very clear throughout...
When the rich man asked Jesus questions, why didn’t He teach the first discussion?
Question Gramps, I've been studying the New Testament for years. On my mission, we'd talk of following Christ and his teachings as a way back to Heavenly Father. My question is when the rich man asked Jesus what to do to return back to Heavenly Father, why...
Will I have to be with my spouse for eternity if I don’t want to?
Question Gramps, I am LDS but have been married to a nonmember for over half of my life. He can be very verbally and emotionally abusive with me. He has been fighting cancer for over ten years which is just one of the reasons we are still married. I also...
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