Why is there favoritism in chapels?
Question Dear Gramps, I don't think you'd touch this one with a ten foot pole, but here goes. Why are the LDS chapels in some wealthy Utah neighborhoods so fancy and ornate, while others in poor rural areas so plain and regular? Obviously, a lot more money...
How was the power of the Atonement able to take place before it actually happened?
Question Hey, Gramps. I enjoy your take on gospel questions very much. Elder Bednar frequently speaks about the strengthening and enabling power of the Atonement. He mentions episodes in the Book of Mormon that take place before the actual Atonement. I'm...
What is the reason we are counseled not to read anti-Mormon literature?
Question Gramps, I know we are counseled not to read anti-Mormon literature. What is the reasoning behind this? Shouldn't it be of value to us to know what is being said about our religion? It sometimes gives you the feeling that church leaders don't want you...
In reading Ether, how could there possibly be so many people killed in the Jaredite battle?
Question Gramps, How could there possibly be 2 million killed in the wars on just one side. Total losses would approach 4 million together. There couldn't be that many people here since the flood could there? John Answer Dear John, I have...
Does the LDS Church pay taxes?
Question Gramps, I just saw on our local news that the Mormon Church doesn't pay taxes. Is this true? Daniel Answer Daniel, The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints obeys the laws of the land in which it operates. If it did not there are...
Will God wait for all children to be born before the Second Coming?
Question Hi gramps, My question is about the spirits in the pre-mortal spirit world. Will God wait for all spirits in the pre-mortal world to be born before the second coming? Christopher Answer Dear Christopher, D&C 45 describes the events...
What is meant by “woe unto the women that give suck in those days?”
Question Gramps, What is meant by Matthew 24:19 that says woe unto the women that give suck in those days? Thanks, Matthew Answer Dear Matthew, This verse references mothers who are still breastfeeding their children. The subject of the first half...
How can I have faith everything is true if I don’t get answers to my prayers?
Question Dear Gramps, Lately, I've been confused about the church. I have been apart of it my whole life, and now I'm questioning everything. Everywhere I go, people tell me that God isn't there, he doesn't answer prayers, that the scriptures are pure lies and...
What is the state of mind after death of those have been murdered?
Question Gramps, My beloved daughter, age 30, (active LDS) and her darling 2 daughters (my granddaughters,) age 5 and 18 months, were shot and killed while they slept on Nov 17, 2016, by the husband/father. We are shocked and grief stricken. I worry that they...
What will an unsealed family look like in the afterlife?
Question Hi Gramps! On my mission, I taught 2 girls who had just been baptized. As we discussed the temple, they asked a question that I haven't been able to answer satisfactorily. They were the only members in their family, and wondered what their family will...
Why do Latter-day Saints not wear masks at church functions?
Question Gramps, Why do saints not wear masks? I notice they're discouraged at LDS events and I've gotten some very silly explanations. Ingrid Answer Dear Ingrid, Your question is an intriguing one. I assume you are talking of wearing masks for...
Is it necessary to have a testimony of the first vision?
Question Gramps, Is it necessary to have a testimony of the first vision? I've heard it said that the restored gospel stands or falls on the first vision. Taking into account the whole scriptural cannon, as well as the testimony of all saints, is it immature to...
How would we know the signs of the last days are completed if we lost all of our devices, news, etc?
Question Dear Gramps, As of late, I have been seeing crazy things going on in the news, around the world etc. How do we know that the signs are completed if something happened to our devices, the news, etc, and how do we find peace now when the world seems to...
How did Alvin Smith get into the Celestial Kingdom if not baptized?
Question Gramps, How did Alvin get into the celestial kingdom even though he was not yet baptized and did not have a wife at that time? How is this possible? Thanks! Marcie Answer Dear Marcie, Joseph's oldest brother, Alvin, died in November of...
Will there be a final war in heaven after the second coming?
Question Gramps, Is there to be a final war in heaven after the second coming and Satan is no longer bound? Julia Answer Dear Julia, The book of Revelation tells us of the great war in heaven fought in the premortal existence: "And there was war...
Why do many Saints fold their arms instead of their hands while praying?
Question Gramps, Why do many saints fold their arms while praying instead of their hands? A convert of 22 years, I've never done it because no one could tell me why. I'd like to be able to tell other converts. Ingrid Answer Ingrid, I'll answer...
While on vacation, should we take a vacation from church as well?
Question Gramps, I've noticed a common theme of going on vacation and not partaking of the Sacrament even though it is feasible to do so. Is there ever a situation when we wouldn't take the Sacrament when on vacation? Should we take a vacation from church as...
Are we discouraged from asking questions not pertaining to our salvation?
Question Hi Gramps, I was just reading today and a question struck my mind. In my stake, we are discouraged to ask questions that do not directly pertain to our salvation, like trivia stuff for example. We were told to steer clear of those. Now my questions...
How can the Savior understand what it is like to fail?
Question Gramps, We know that the Savior was obedient to Heavenly Father in all things, he was tempted but did not head the temptations. In short, he was perfect. My question is: how can the Savior understand what it is like to fail? I try to live the...
My friends started a “school of the prophets.” Would this be considered the beginning of an apostate group?
Question Gramps, Some friends of mine organized a scripture study that they then turned into a school of the prophets, citing D&C 88. I joined in for a few sessions to see, but ceased to attend when they started performing the ordinances of washing of the...
Why isn’t the Proclamation on the Family a part of our canon of scripture?
Question Dear Gramps, Why is it that the Proclamation on the Family and the other one about Jesus Christ has not been added to our canon of scripture? Did it take years and years before the revelation on the priesthood by Pres. Kimball got added to the...
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