
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 ...
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...
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 ...
Does one have to go through the full repentance process for ALL sins?
Question Gramps, Does one have to go through the full repentance process for all sins? For example, if someone were to roll their eyes at someone would they have to go through the 6 R's of repentance? If so, how does one repent of sins that they have forgotten?...
Why did Christ come to this earth to perform the atonement?
Question Gramps, I was reading your answer to this question: Does the Atonement of Jesus Christ apply to all people on all worlds or to just those on this earth? And that got me to thinking, why did Christ come to THIS earth (emphasis on the 'this') to perform...
Why do we use olive oil for consecrated oil?
Question Dear Gramps, I am wondering about the doctrine behind the consecrated oil. Why do we use olive oil? Why don't we use another kind of oil? I understand that it is a very old practice but why did they start to use it in the first place? Thank You! Elder...
What is the purpose of mortality?
Question Gramps, If some spirits were able to progress so much in the pre-earth life that all they come to earth for is a body and then die before the age of accountability, why don't we all just do the same? If it is possible to progress that much without a...
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...
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...
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...
How can I use my Gift of Discernment to help others?
Question Dear Gramps, How can I use my gift of discernment to help others? Thankyou. Emmie Answer Dear Emmie, When I read your question, the words of Elder Bednar came to my mind: “There are times when people are silent in their screaming but you...
What does it mean that God is “no respecter of persons?”
Question Gramps, What does it mean when I hear that God is no respecter of persons? Alfred Answer Dear Alfred, I saw a lot of confusion over this phrase when I recently answered a question about the order of ordinance of the sacrament. Since this...
Were temple sacrifices stopped after Christ’s crucifixion?
Question Gramps, When and how were the temple sacrifices stopped after Jesus introduced the sacrament? Vicki Answer Dear Vicki, We know that, right after His crucifixion, the Lord excused His followers from the necessity of blood sacrifices. See,...
Why is it that Church leadership considers it okay to brand everything as Mormon?
Question Gramps, When and why is it that the church leadership considers it okay to brand everything as "Mormon" when the scriptures specifically say not to and when their own talks discourage the use of it in reference to the church? Examples include...
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...
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...
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?...
Did the Jaredites inhabit the promised land when the Nephites arrived?
Question Gramps, In Omni 1:21 it says that the Nephites in Zarahemla discovered Coriatumr, the last of the Jaredites. If I understand correctly, this was hundreds of years after Lehi and his family arrived in the Americas. If this is so, were the Jaredites...
Why should we commit to eternal marriage while still young and naive?
Question Gramps, Why do we make the choice of who we will be with for "all eternity" in a state of existence where we have the veil, are still developing and changing who we are, and are still so naive in our understanding and learning? The longer I am married...
If Brigham Young didn’t think of himself as a prophet, why should we?
Question Gramps, Brigham Young claimed that he wasn't a prophet but a "Yankee guesser." Did he really not think he was a prophet? If he didn't think so, why should we? Bri Answer Dear Bri, I would encourage you to read the entire sermon to which...
Why was it taught that women shouldn’t speak in church? Is this still true?
Question Gramps, I was told that women were not allowed to speak in church. I thought that Christ had changed the way women were viewed in the church. Theodore Answer Theodore, If the person who told you this said that women are not allowed to...
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