Is there any validity to the “Horseshoe Prophecy?”
Question Gramps, I've been reading a lot about the vision John Taylor supposedly had known as the "horseshoe prophecy." I'm wondering if there is any validity to it? Does the Church recognize it as a prophecy or is it just some story that can't be verified?...
Why must one still suffer consequences if repentance and re-baptism have been done?
Question Gramps, Hi If someone has committed a serious sin that resulted in excommunication - and has since gone though full repentance process, was re-baptized and all their blessings were restored - why do they still have to endure the consequences of their...
Did Satan and his 1/3 part followers sin in choosing to not follow God’s plan?
Question Gramps, Did Satan and his 1/3 part followers "sin" in choosing not to follow God's plan? Or are only those who gain a body able to sin? We definitely had power to make choices in the pre-existence, but when Satan "fell," did he become sinful? Carrie...
Can non members see, wash or touch our temple garments?
Question Dear Gramps, I am a convert and the only member in my family. I just received my mission call and a month ago I received my endowments. My question is in regards to non-members and garments. Can they see them? Can they wash them? Can they touch them? I...
What does minister or administer to others mean?
Question Dear Gramps What does it mean in the scriptures when it says that someone ministered and/or administered to others? Thanks. Elliot Answer Dear Elliot, Webster's 1828 dictionary gives very similar definitions to these terms (the 1828...
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...
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