Is philosophy good or bad?
Question Dear gramps, What is the Church's stance on philosophy? Do they discourage it? If so why? Is philosophy good or bad? Will Answer Dear Will, Throughout history some of the greatest philosophers have been outspoken Christians. St. Augustine...
Is vaping against the Word of Wisdom?
Question Hi Gramps, Vaping is becoming pretty popular. I was just wondering since it is different from smoking. can LDS people do that? I'm guessing no but just wondering. D Answer Dear D, As active LDS, we can often times get caught up in...
Can Satan see what we are thinking?
Question Gramps, I know Satan and his minions can put thoughts in our minds but can he see what we are thinking? Arlin Answer Arlin, We are told that our thoughts can only be truly discerned through the Spirit. Yea, I tell thee, that thou mayest...
Is traditional prayer the only valid form of communication with Heavenly Father?
Question Dear Gramps, is 'praying traditionally' the only form of valid communication to our Heavenly Father? As in starting with 'Dear Heavenly Father...' and ending with '...in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen'. Sometimes when things happen in my life, I will...
How will the government system work in the millennium?
Question Hello Gramps, I keep wondering of how the world will work in the millennium, politically. Now, obviously Christ will somehow be the ruler of the earth; however I'm curious as how that would work. Will all nations combine into a global nation? Will we...
Is anger a sin?
Question Gramps, I have a question. I was talking to my friend last night about anger. She suggested that anger is a complete sin. I have been thinking about anger and righteous anger. We know that God has indignation and that is righteous anger. So are we...
Can Jewish men wear their cap in the temple?
Question Gramps, Can Jewish men wear their cap in the temple? Linda Answer Dear Linda, I confess I am a bit confused by your question, none the less I will try to help. First, I can only picture few times a non-LDS Jewish man would be in the...
Can I be excommunicated at age 14?
Question Gramps, I am only fourteen. Can I be excommunicated? I'm concerned. Thanks Gramps! Robert Answer Hello Robert, Thank you for asking your question. Let me start by saying that you are not alone in your concern. This is a subject that I am...
Am I just acting like an extremely anxious mother?
Question Dear Gramps, My son returned from his mission about a year ago, but hasn't felt at home since then. Now he wants to go and live with two other returned missionaries that are single. I don't feel comfortable with his decision. Am I acting just like a...
Can we do temple work for same gender relationships?
Question Gramps, When we do family history work for our family and come to a family member’s name that has entered into a legally recognized same-gender marriage, do we make any attempt to record that information? (realizing that it is more common that there...
Why doesn’t the Doctrine and Covenants contain more revelations?
Question Dear Gramps, Why doesn't the Doctrine and Covenants contain more revelations? It seems like all the "Thus saith the Lord" type revelations were given way back in the early days of the Church, and any revelation given since has more to do with being...
How can we know ordinance work we do for others is not all in vain?
Question Dear Gramps, Over the years in my family history research, I have submitted hundreds, if not thousands of names to the temple for proxy ordinance work. Yet through it all, I have never had any kind of a spiritual experience, or a dream, from anyone on...
Can you explain the three days of darkness following the crucifixion?
Question Gramps, Is there an explanation for the three days of darkness after the crucifixion? Karen Answer Hi Karen, Thank you for your question. I've included a video below as a little introductory overview to your question. Though originally...
Can Heavenly Father hear our silent prayers?
Question Hello Gramps, I have prayed all of my life and never given it a second thought really. But recently my husband has stopped praying and said that he believes that God cannot read our minds, therefore cannot hear our silent prayers in our minds. I can't...
Why do unvirtuous thoughts cause the Spirit to depart?
Question Dear Gramps, Why do unvirtuous thoughts specifically cause the Spirit to depart? Indulging in thoughts related to our other carnal appetites do not do the same thing. For example, if I daydream about gorging on a luscious chocolate cream pie, I don't...
What does the Church say about aliens?
Question Gramps, What does the Church say about aliens? Are they real? If so why, and how can that be. Leah Answer Hello Leah, Thank you for your question. Since you inquired with, "are they real" when asking about "aliens," I am going to assume...
Why have agency if God already has a plan for us?
Question Gramps, Recently my friend asked me a question I wasn't too sure about. He asked me this: God knows everything right? What is the point of being here if God already knows what we are going to choose? Why is agency important if God already has a plan...
Is there a policy regarding when a man is called to be a High Priest?
Question Gramps, I was ordained a High Priest when I was 56. I was not called to any positions in the Church that required that calling. My wife and I team teach in primary. I am having personal doubts that I should have been called to the HP's just because...
Should we recognize achievements in Sacrament Meeting?
Question Gramps, I am a Branch president in a small branch in India. I have a question about recognizing talents in Sacrament Meeting. Can we do that in Sacrament Meeting? I feel this may put down others who feel they don't achieve anything in their life. Or...
Shouldn’t the one true church be called The Universal Catholic Church?
Question Hello Gramps, I like to study theology and I found some facts about the Catholic faith that have caused some questions that I can't seem to find answers to. Matt 16:18 basically says that Peter is to build Christ's church after the crucifixion. Peter...
How do Deacons know who should not receive the Sacrament?
Question Gramps, In 3 Nephi 18:28-29 it states: 28 And now behold, this is the commandment which I give unto you, that ye shall not suffer any one knowingly to partake of my flesh and blood unworthily, when ye shall minister it; 29 For whoso eateth and drinketh...
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