Why did it take the Jaredites 344 days at sea to reach the New World?
Question Gramps, Why did the Jaredites spend 344 days at sea before reaching the New World? Eduard Answer Eduard, Because 345 days would have been too long. Just kidding. Not kidding. It really would have been too long. But seriously, famed LDS...
Why do supposedly faithful members dress so immodestly?
Question Hi Gramps, I'm confused about modesty in the church. I see so many active members of the church who wear short shorts and tank tops. I have also noticed endowed adults that use working out as an excuse to dress immodestly and then post about it on...
Why Jesus? Couldn’t God do it all on his own?
Question Hello Gramps, I am deeply struggling with my belief. I am very confused as to who should I worship. I read in Quran that we need to only worship God and that God has no partners (it is also written in the 10 commandments). I am just wondering why do we...
What day is being referred to in 2 Nephi 14:1?
Question Gramps, What day is being referred to in 2 Nephi 14:1? What is the purpose or reason on the "seven women shall take hold of one man." Butch Answer Butch, When we have any question about the meaning of a verse of scripture, it is important...
Did Jaredites travel on lakes?
Question Gramps, The Jaredites, in Ether 2:16, are commanded to build barges "after the manner of barges which ye have hitherto built". This gives the clue that they must have crossed other bodies of water on route to the sea. One clue being that in Ether...
How does understanding “The Fall” help us understand the need for Jesus Christ?
Question Gramps, Discuss how understanding the Fall changes the way a person understands the need for Jesus Christ in His role as Savior and Redeemer? Meliza Answer Meliza, What you have touched on are The Three Pillars of Eternity which cannot be...
Do I have to wait a year before having my parents endowments done?
Question Gramps, My parents were baptized and confirmed before their deaths, do I need to wait a year before having their endowments done? Bonnie Answer Dear Bonnie: Thank you for your question, although, your question lacks some detail so I will...
Is there a difference between a prophet and a seer?
Question Gramps, If this has been asked before, can you point me in the right direction? As we were studying the Come, Follow Me lesson in Mosiah about Seers, we began to wonder if there is a difference between a prophet and seer. I can’t really find a...
Will I no longer belong to the Church if I don’t go to BYU?
Question Hey Gramps, My dream college is a non religious small college in Colorado. My parents are telling me that I will no longer belong to the Church if I don't go to BYU. They say I may lead into temptation if I am not surrounded by peers who are in the...
Can a sealing between child and parent be canceled?
Question Dear gramps. I am aware that sealings between spouses can be canceled under certain circumstances. Can sealings between parents and their children be canceled under certain circumstances (such as child abuse) as well? Stephanie Answer ...
If President Nelson declares we should not work during the pandemic should we follow that?
Question Hi Gramps, First of all I'm a big fan! So, with Covid-19 President Nelson instructed members to stop meetings, closed churches and temples,but did not talk specifically about stop to work in their jobs. Here in Brazil, our country president,...
Do Mormons adopt some kind of panentheism or pantheism?
Question Gramps, Do Mormons adopt some kind of panentheism or pantheism? Salah Answer Dear Salah, I would like to thank you for your question and I hope I can take the time to illustrate who GOD is! Through all generations of time, the human mind...
Why is the word bowels used when speaking of compassion and mercy?
Question Gramps, What is the significance of phrases such as “the Lords bowels are filled with compassion” or “that his bowels my be filled with mercy”. Why bowels? Melissa Answer Melissa, This is actually a case of old definitions not being...
Is the sin of abortion on the head of both the man and the woman?
Question Gramps, Well I was reading a comment posted LDS.org made by the President concerning abortion. He sited the severity of the action but did not render if was a sin on the heads of both the man and the woman or just the woman. I replied with a post but...
I can’t get past my fears to speak with the Bishop. What do I do?
Question Hi Gramps! My name is Alli. A year ago I was in a relationship that stopped me from going to church. I broke the Law of Chastity. I broke up with the guy a few months later and have since turned my life around. I have prayed and asked for forgiveness...
Wouldn’t an angelic visit preaching repentance intervene with agency in a natural way?
Question Gramps, In the story of Alma the Younger we read how Alma and his friend were about to do wicked things to the church. His conversion story is very interesting and impressive. Why did an angel have to appear to basically tell them to stop and to...
Are romance novels the equivalent to pornography?
Question Gramps, Are “romance novels” that many women read the female equivalent of pornography? Tommy Answer Tommy, I've never read one. And I've never known personally any virtuous woman who has read one. So how would I know? I know that by...
How do I overcome my fear of going to outer darkness?
Question Gramps, How do I overcome my fear of going to outer darkness? Any advice? Anonymous Answer Anonymous, That is an intriguing question that would be difficult for me to answer as I do not know who you are, the choices you have made, and why...
Why was God only heard sometimes by those in the Book of Mormon?
Question Gramps, Why did the Nephites in 3 Nephi 9 and 10 hear the voice of God, but then in 3 Nephi 11 not hear/understand it until the third time in 3 Nephi 11? Also, in Mosiah 27 Alma and the sons of Mosiah hear the voice of an angel speaking unto them...
What is the “Mark of the Beast?”
Question Gramps, What is the Mark of the beast? Is it literally a mark? It says we are not too take the the mark. It again says something about you can't buy or sell without the mark. I'm confused what this means. I've heard that in the last days, the...
Wasn’t there a better choice of a person to give Joseph Smith the Priesthood?
Question Gramps, Would John the Beloved or the Three Nephites have been able to give Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priestnood rather than John the Baptist and Peter James and John? Herb Answer Dear Herb, The Aaronic...
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