Is there an official position on donating one’s body to science?
Question Gramps, Does the church have an official position on donating one's body to science, etc? Medical students need human cadavers to learn on. Some people might think it is disrespectful to the body, but I don't think so. I think it is a gift, much...
How do you respond to ‘Yes you are Christians but not legitimate ones?’
Question Hi Gramps, I know that the response to "Mormons aren't Christians" is "we believe Jesus Christ, so yes we are." But how would you respond to the more specific "Mormonism is a part of Christianity but not a valid, authentic, faithful expression of the...
Why do some people go inactive after baptism?
Question Gramps, Why are some people baptized and become active and others baptized and become inactive ? As individuals, as wards, as missionaries, or as individual members who pay attention ? Theodore Answer Dear Theodore, Much of our success...
Did Christ’s atonement cover the sin of murder?
Question Gramps, Did Christ's atonement cover the sin of murder? Ann Answer Hello Ann, The sin of murder is a most grievous sin before our God; however, it would be nice if this question was just a simple yes and no answer...it is not. The...
Is a seer greater than a prophet?
Question Gramps, In Mosiah 8:15 it states a seer is greater then a prophet. Can only prophets be seers or can personal revelation also be described as the gift of a seer? I have received several revelations involving the future that in fact did happen....
Why do evil wrong doers always win out?
Question Gramps, Why do the evil wrongdoers always win out in the world over the ones who try to do the right thing? Janis Answer Dear Janis, The reason why it sometimes seems as though evil wrongdoers win in this world is because this world is a...
What are the consequences of turning down a calling?
Question Gramps, What are the consequences of turning down a calling? And, does it matter which calling one turns down; a nursery leader as opposed to Relief Society President, Stake President? Hal Answer Hal, Considering a calling can be a...
What is the LDS Church’s stance on Nag Hammadi and the Dead Sea Scrolls?
Question Hi Gramps, I couldn't find anything about the following question. What is the Church's stance on the Nag Hammadi and Dead Sea scrolls? Diane Answer Diane, Let me at first refer you to a previous Q&A that answers part of your question:...
If excommunicated, can one still hold a patriarchal priesthood?
Question Gramps, My husband was excommunicated for apostasy months ago. He doesn't recognize the excommunication and claims to still have the patriarchal priesthood. He uses that priesthood to prepare the sacrament and baptize and rebaptize our two young sons....
Even if you have fully repented, can you still feel guilt?
Question Gramps, Even if you have fully repented, can you still feel guilt? Amy Answer Dear Amy, Yes, you can. Apparently it happens often enough that the Brethren have felt the need to address this issue on more than one occasion. Consider the...
Why are some patriarchal blessings similar to others?
Question Gramps, I know a lot of people have lost faith in the Church or have had their faith rattled because portions of their patriarchal blessings are similar to others. Is there an explanation to why some patriarchal blessings are similar to others? Thanks!...
What does the phrase ‘Law of the Gospel’ mean?
Question Gramps, Please explain the phrase "Law of the Gospel." Thanks. Bob Answer Bob, For the simplest answer just look at the Fourth Article of Faith: We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the gospel are: first, faith in the...
Why did Christ have to atone for our sins? Why can’t we just do it ourselves?
Question Hi Gramps I have a million questions in my head right now regarding the atonement and the fall. I'm trying to understand why any was necessary? So Adam ate the fruit, and we make mistakes, but why did the Savior have to atone for all that? Why can't...
Would God answer my prayers regarding a non believer?
Question Dear Gramps, I have great faith in our Heavenly Father and pray often but I was just wondering, if I were to ask the Lord to make someone well who is sick but that sick person was a non believer, would God still answer my prayer? Shelley Answer...
Is having unbreakable spiritual strength as easy as service to God and man?
Question Hi Gramps, I found a talk by Henry B. Erying "Mountains to Climb." He says unbreakable spiritual strength comes simply by sincere service to God and man. Is it really that simple? Is he literally meaning strength that is truly unassailable? As in...
Why have women been so oppressed throughout history?
Question Gramps, This question is very important to me. I want to know your thoughts specifically on why women have been so oppressed throughout the history of the earth? I understand that the sexism expressed in scripture is a reflection of the customs of the...
Why does BYU expel students who have left the Church?
Question Hi, I was just wondering why BYU expels LDS students who have left the Church? I don't completely understand this? Nathaniel Answer Dear Nathaniel, The students at Brigham Young University agree to living the standards of the Honor Code...
What is the doctrine on homosexuality and the final judgement?
Question Gramps, What is the doctrine on homosexuality and the final judgement? Rayna Answer Rayna, This is a very loaded and topical question. I am going to do my best to answer, knowing that a lot of people are going to respond emotionally and...
Why don’t evil people in mortality have to yield to Priesthood commands?
Question Dear Gramps, President Ezra Taft Benson and others have told stories of how they were mobbed as missionaries in the early 20th century. My question is, why did they not raise their arm to the square and command them in the name of Jesus Christ to...
Why did the Jaredites need to be taught how to build their ships?
Question Gramps, In Ether 2:6 we read that the Brother of Jared built barges in which they crossed many waters. In Ether 2:16 he is again commanded to build barges to cross 'the great deep'. Would the first set of barges not have had plugs in them to stop their...
Why does Moroni ask us to pray to find out if things are NOT true in the Book of Mormon?
Question Gramps, I have often wondered why at the end of the Book of Mormon does Moroni ask us to pray to see if these things are not true? Rather than inviting us to pray to know if these things are true? Thanks. Matthew Answer Dear Matthew,...
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