How does the Renaissance fit in with the gospel?
Question Gramps, I was talking to my son about the fall of the Roman empire and the Middle Ages. I explained how The Great Apostasy occurred around that same time and that was the reason for the lack of progress and development during the Middle Ages. This...
Why is the Church so reluctant to provide information regarding the formation of the Church?
Question Gramps, Why is the church so reluctant to allow members information regarding the formation of the church? The plural wives of early leaders, the way the translation of the plates was done. It would seem to me that God is going to be pretty busy...
How long do disciplinary actions stay on your Church record?
Question Gramps, How long does disfellowshipped stay on your church records? I was told that it only stays on for 20 years. Joseph Answer Hello Joseph, Thank you for your question. To best address it, I think it is important that we have a...
Why are the same people called to leadership positions?
Question Gramps, Why are the same people called to leadership positions in the ward? Are the rest of us chopped liver? Does Heavenly Father think so little of us that we aren't considered worthy to lead? Cheryl Answer Dear Cheryl, Before I...
Does God already know our choices and who will make it to the Celestial Kingdom?
Question Dear Gramps, Does God already know what we will choose, and who will go to the Celestial Kingdom? It seems to me he does; he knows our thoughts (that's why we can pray silently), and knows us perfectly, and thus already knows what we will choose. Elder...
How is it figured that Christ spent three days in the tomb?
Question Dear Gramps, How do they figure Christ spent three days in the tomb? They took his body down and placed it in the tomb before sunset on Friday. Twenty-four hours later brings us to Saturday evening. Then sixteen hours or so later he was resurrected...
Is never having a testimony that the Church is true but enjoying the callings sufficient?
Question Gramps, Age-85 years. Length of service as member 56 years. Positions held, most except that of Bishop and Stake President. Have had my endowments and sealing to family done. In all those years and all of those positions I have never had a testimony...
Why were the Armenian people not protected from genocide?
Question Hi Gramps, In the scriptures, it tells of the Lord's doings with His people, like "if they keep my commandments they shall prosper in the land." If the Armenian people were Christians, why did God not protect them from genocide? If they were living in...
Can I receive personal revelation while suffering from severe depression?
Question Gramps, Hi, for the past year, I have had many instances of very uncommon personal revelation for my age (16). I suffered terrible depression, so much so that I became suicidal. I believe this was Satan trying to destroy me from hearing God's message....
How can we help someone who is learning disabled feast on the words of Christ?
Question Gramps, I know an LDS man who is a very poor learner, but not retarded. He is a convert to the Church. In about two years of activity he still hasn't learned who Nephi and Lehi are. We're trying to study the scriptures and I see how poor his reading...
If someone is not mentally fit to serve a full time mission, is it okay?
Question Gramps, I am 16 years old (almost 17). I know everyone says, "every man should go on a mission." Yet in the past six months I have been diagnosed with intermittent explosive disorder and major depressive disorder, along with chronic anxiety, after a...
Is there hope for eternal life if one dies an Atheist?
Question Gramps, My daughter recently passed away. She had been baptized in the church at age 8, but by the time she was a teenager she had become an atheist. What can I expect for her now that she has passed on? Is there any hope of her gaining eternal life...
Why do temples seem to be built in rich areas?
Question Gramps, Why does it seem like temples are built in "rich" areas? I realize that the Church wants the temples visible from afar, but it's frustrating to see temples built in affluent areas. Why can't they be built in more "common" areas? Tiffany ...
Does my situation qualify as a sealing rejection?
Question Gramps, I am a 45 year old single sister. Recently, a brother mentioned the two of us getting sealed together when his wife dies. This was not the first time we've had this discussion. I do love him but as a brother. A fact which I have told him. He...
How can I help my daughter and feel comfort while she is in the mission field?
Question Dear Gramps, I'm worried about my little girl. She just began serving her mission in Southern California. I'm worried about all of the rejection she will face at thousands of doors while tracting. Also about meeting people articulate in destroying...
Being ultra sensitive to the learning of yoga, are yoga positions a false God worship?
Question Gramps, Lately I have been ultra sensitive to learning about yoga and its potential for leaning people towards mysticism, chakras, inner spirits etc. It just has never sat right with me and massages with incense etc. I really wish the Church would put...
Are there 3 degrees in the Terrestrial Kingdom?
Question Gramps, Are there also 3 degrees of kingdoms within the Terrestrial Kingdom? Ray Answer Dear Ray, The best thing I can say about that is ‘we don’t know.’ I know that isn’t the answer you were hoping for, but it’s the best we can do right...
In Ether 12:27 it says that “my grace is sufficient.” Why is it only sufficient?
Question Gramps, Ether 12:27 says "my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me". This makes it sound like grace is limited. I thought the grace of God can overcome all things. Why is it only "sufficient"? And only for those who humble...
How can the Savior understand what it’s like to have a miscarriage or stillborn birth?
Question Hi Gramps I know the Atonement is infinite and allows our Saviour to succour because he descended below all things and suffered all, but how can he truly understand what it feels like to carry a child and have a miscarriage/stillborn?? Kayilz ...
What happens at a temple dedication?
Question Gramps, What happens at a temple dedication? Sara Answer Dear Sara, Our modern temple dedications follow the pattern and agenda Joseph Smith set with the dedication of the Kirtland House of the Lord. At that dedication, the meeting...
New callings scare me. Why doesn’t the Lord pick someone more qualified?
Question Dear Gramps, I just received a new calling and I’m terrified. I told the Bishop yes, but I can’t help but think there are so many others who could do this calling so much better than I can. Why me? Why doesn’t the Lord pick someone more qualified?...
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