Why is the Bishop served the Sacrament first?
Question Gramps, If Heavenly Father is no respecter of persons, why does the bishop get served sacrament first before the rest of the congregation? Debra Answer Dear Debra, As the president of the Aaronic Priesthood in his ward, the bishop has...
Did Moroni dedicate sites for temples in Utah?
Question Dear Gramps, I've heard the stories in Mormon lore about how Moroni hiked out west and dedicated some future temple sites in Utah. Are these stories credible? Or are they just the fabrication of someone with a dramatic imagination? How can one know...
How do I honor my parents if they want me to break commandments?
Question Gramps, What do you do if you are a member, but your parents ask you to break commandments? The 10 commandments say honor thy father and mother, and we are told that our duty as children is to be subservient to parents. If they make you choose between...
How can one be evil from the womb?
Question Gramps, I was reading Isaiah 48:8 where it says, "for I knew that thou wouldest deal very treacherously, and wast called a transgressor from the womb." There was also I cross reference to Isaiah 58:3 which says roughly the same thing. I know that...
Why can’t we talk about what goes on in the temple?
Question Gramps, What are all the reasons why we, as members, can't tell others about what goes on in the temple? Besides the fact that we are commanded, and the fact that those things are sacred. Also why is it not allowed to take pictures or videos in the...
Who or what is considered the ‘Mother of Harlots?’
Question Gramps, I have heard many people speak of America as "Mystery Babylon, the Mother of Harlots" as mentioned in Revelation chapter 18. Is there an official LDS position on this topic? Has the Church said anything to enlighten us as to who or what is...
Is there an official position on donating one’s body to science?
Question Gramps, Does the church have an official position on donating one's body to science, etc? Medical students need human cadavers to learn on. Some people might think it is disrespectful to the body, but I don't think so. I think it is a gift, much...
How do you respond to ‘Yes you are Christians but not legitimate ones?’
Question Hi Gramps, I know that the response to "Mormons aren't Christians" is "we believe Jesus Christ, so yes we are." But how would you respond to the more specific "Mormonism is a part of Christianity but not a valid, authentic, faithful expression of the...
Why do some people go inactive after baptism?
Question Gramps, Why are some people baptized and become active and others baptized and become inactive ? As individuals, as wards, as missionaries, or as individual members who pay attention ? Theodore Answer Dear Theodore, Much of our success...
Did Christ’s atonement cover the sin of murder?
Question Gramps, Did Christ's atonement cover the sin of murder? Ann Answer Hello Ann, The sin of murder is a most grievous sin before our God; however, it would be nice if this question was just a simple yes and no answer...it is not. The...
Is a seer greater than a prophet?
Question Gramps, In Mosiah 8:15 it states a seer is greater then a prophet. Can only prophets be seers or can personal revelation also be described as the gift of a seer? I have received several revelations involving the future that in fact did happen....
Why do evil wrong doers always win out?
Question Gramps, Why do the evil wrongdoers always win out in the world over the ones who try to do the right thing? Janis Answer Dear Janis, The reason why it sometimes seems as though evil wrongdoers win in this world is because this world is a...
What are the consequences of turning down a calling?
Question Gramps, What are the consequences of turning down a calling? And, does it matter which calling one turns down; a nursery leader as opposed to Relief Society President, Stake President? Hal Answer Hal, Considering a calling can be a...
What is the LDS Church’s stance on Nag Hammadi and the Dead Sea Scrolls?
Question Hi Gramps, I couldn't find anything about the following question. What is the Church's stance on the Nag Hammadi and Dead Sea scrolls? Diane Answer Diane, Let me at first refer you to a previous Q&A that answers part of your question:...
If excommunicated, can one still hold a patriarchal priesthood?
Question Gramps, My husband was excommunicated for apostasy months ago. He doesn't recognize the excommunication and claims to still have the patriarchal priesthood. He uses that priesthood to prepare the sacrament and baptize and rebaptize our two young sons....
Even if you have fully repented, can you still feel guilt?
Question Gramps, Even if you have fully repented, can you still feel guilt? Amy Answer Dear Amy, Yes, you can. Apparently it happens often enough that the Brethren have felt the need to address this issue on more than one occasion. Consider the...
Why are some patriarchal blessings similar to others?
Question Gramps, I know a lot of people have lost faith in the Church or have had their faith rattled because portions of their patriarchal blessings are similar to others. Is there an explanation to why some patriarchal blessings are similar to others? Thanks!...
What does the phrase ‘Law of the Gospel’ mean?
Question Gramps, Please explain the phrase "Law of the Gospel." Thanks. Bob Answer Bob, For the simplest answer just look at the Fourth Article of Faith: We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the gospel are: first, faith in the...
Why did Christ have to atone for our sins? Why can’t we just do it ourselves?
Question Hi Gramps I have a million questions in my head right now regarding the atonement and the fall. I'm trying to understand why any was necessary? So Adam ate the fruit, and we make mistakes, but why did the Savior have to atone for all that? Why can't...
Would God answer my prayers regarding a non believer?
Question Dear Gramps, I have great faith in our Heavenly Father and pray often but I was just wondering, if I were to ask the Lord to make someone well who is sick but that sick person was a non believer, would God still answer my prayer? Shelley Answer...
Is having unbreakable spiritual strength as easy as service to God and man?
Question Hi Gramps, I found a talk by Henry B. Erying "Mountains to Climb." He says unbreakable spiritual strength comes simply by sincere service to God and man. Is it really that simple? Is he literally meaning strength that is truly unassailable? As in...
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