Is the Church of Christ actually the recognized successor of the early church?
Question Hi Gramps, I was reading some online material that stated that according to the Kirtland Temple lawsuit and a later court decision (because the previous was thrown out) that the Community of Christ, and not the LDS church, is the legally recognized...
Was the sustaining process in our Stake Conference correct?
Question Gramps, At our stake conference last Sunday, President Packer and Elder Perry were both sustained. Was this proper or a mistake on the part of our stake presidency? Margaret Answer Dear Margaret, Perhaps some interesting philosophical...
Does the LDS Church hold a position that parents would rather bury a child instead of repent?
Question Gramps, "There is no true Latter‑day Saint who would not rather bury a son or a daughter than to have him or her lose his or her chastity ‑‑ realizing that chastity is of more value than anything else in all the world." Heber J. Grant, Prophet Heber...
What happened to the people who were resurrected with Christ?
Question Gramps, The people who were resurrected with Christ, what happened to them? The scriptures say they went among the people. June Answer Dear June, The scriptural record is sparse when it comes to actuality of the saints rising from their...
Is offering bribes to influence okay with the Lord?
Question Dear Gramps, Is it wrong to offer a bribe, in order to influence someone? The reason I ask is because Elder Boyd K. Packer, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, mentions in one of his sermons how he slipped an East German train conductor a...
Why would I get a prompting to divorce if the Lord is against divorce?
Question Dear Gramps, I've always loved your site and hope you can answer a question my husband and I have been puzzling over! Background: My husband and I have struggled greatly in the last year of our marriage. Many times while in the temple I have received...
In regards to the Apostasy, couldn’t John have been a Church President as a translated being?
Question Hello, We know that the Apostle John was the last of the original Twelve. We also know that he was translated so that he would not taste of death until a much later time. And when we think of the Great Apostasy, usually, we imagine it taking place...
With the addition of women to some boards, isn’t the Church bowing to modern ideas?
Question Gramps, I note that three women who are currently presidents of their church organizations have been placed on various boards. I have to admit that this troubles me. The LDS Church appears to me to be knuckling under to demands of feminist groups. ...
Why do we bury people in temple clothing?
Question Gramps, The temple endowment is an earthly ordinance. When a endowed person passes away the handbook says to dress them in their temple clothing. My question is why? If when we are resurrected our clothing, I would assume, is not resurrected with us...
Why does the LDS Church ask for 10% tithe considering what is written in the Book of Mormon?
Question Hey Gramps! Could you explain why the LDS Church asks for 10% of members income considering what is written in the Book of Mormon chapter 8:32-33. 32 Yea, it shall come in a day when there shall be churches built up that shall say: Come unto me, and...
Will a child have to choose which parent to be sealed to?
Question Gramps, So I've been busy reading up on your faith as a result of being in a relationship with a LDS church member. She was in a civil marrage to a man eho converted to the LDS faith and had a child but they were never sealed together by the church. My...
Did a spirit in the pre-existence have to do something to qualify being born in the covenant?
Question Gramps, Have you ever read anything discussing if a pre-existent spirit needed to do or did do anything to qualify being born in the covenant? Dennis Answer Dear Dennis, While there is much we do not know about our pre mortal life, we do...
How can I help families I Home Teach understand the importance of the visits?
Question Gramps, I've got two families that don't seem to want home teachers to come. They tell me we can set something up when I see them in person.Yet never respond to texts or phone calls, And when I just stop by they are always busy and never invite us in....
How can our weaknesses become strengths?
Question Gramps, How do weaknesses with pornography and other sexual issues become strong? How do weak things become strong in this case? Anonymous Answer Dear Anonymous, Before I answer your question about how we can be strengthened, I feel the...
Was Satan part of Heavenly Father’s original plan?
Question Gramps, I have a couple questions I have been pondering and haven't been able to find an answer. Was Satan part of Heavenly Father's original plan? Is Satan the prodigal son? Does Satan have power in other worlds or just ours? Brittany Answer...
Why does the LDS church have 15 apostles if only 12 in the New Testament?
Question Gramps, The recent passing of Elder Perry has got me thinking. In the New Testament after the passing of Judas, a new apostle was called to fill the vacancy of the twelve. And in all scripture, I can only find reference to the quorum of twelve...
How do we find time to do everything that is expected of us?
Question Dear Gramps, In the Church we are encouraged to study the Book of Mormon, read the General Conference Addresses, read and prepare a home teaching message from the monthly First Presidency message from the Ensign, study the Gospel Doctrine lesson, study...
Did women work in the ancient temples?
Question Gramps, Did women work in the Old Testament temples or in the Book of Mormon temples? Were baptism or endowments done in these temples? Karen Answer Dear Karen, There is much we don't know about these ancient temples, but there are...
Can I be re-baptized to show my recommitment?
Question Gramps, I cannot find anywhere in the scriptures nor the handbook that I cannot be re-baptized again. I know the church used to for those who wanted to recommit themselves to the Savior. I also know that Sacrament is for renewing covenants and renewing...
Why has the wording of the endowment session changed when taught it would never change?
Question Gramps, On an anti Mormon site, I have just read the original wording for the Endowment which included all of the changes made. The writer also said that Joseph Smith had indicated that the Endowment would never be changed from its original form, as...
If one is of mixed race, who do they marry?
Question Gramps, I have heard that a person should marry within his or her race. Well if a person is of mixed blood, who does that person marry? Shasta Answer Dear Shasta, The simple answer to your question is--whoever one wants to! There is no...
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