Is being forgiven of sin the same as being worthy?
Question Dear Gramps, Is being forgiven from sin the same as being worthy? If so, then everyone stepping out of the baptismal font should be worthy of everything. If not, then how can you be unworthy of some blessing and still be sin free? Help me...
How does the LDS Church view evolution when they are taught about Adam and Eve?
Question Gramps, My LDS friend who holds the priesthood , accepts the theory of evolution and doesn't find it incompatible with scripture. I can't find any information about how the Church views this theory which is now taught in all ofour schools. How does...
Will we ever be able to read the writing in the 116 pages of manuscript of the Book of Mormon that were lost?
Question Dear Gramps, Thank you for making this one of the best websites ever. Recently, my friends and I were talking about the 116 pages of the Book of Mormon that Martin Harris lost. We had a few questions that we were unable to answer. 1) Did Joseph Smith...
Why is a recommend required to view a temple dedication from a ward building?
Question Gramps, Why is a recommend required to attend a temple dedication at the ward building. I would love to invite some that are less active hopeful that these meetings would inspire to work towards regular temple attendance. I understand that the...
Can those in Young Men and Young Women hold callings?
Question Dear Gramps, Can young men or young women have a calling while he or she is still a young men/women and still attending that class? Many have already reached the age of 18. Could they have a calling in something like Primary? Please advise. Best...
Why are we opposed to tattoos but not to cosmetic surgery?
Question Hey Gramps! I don't understand why the church is okay with surgical body modification but not tatooing. To me, the vanity and rejection of the body God has given us involved in plastic surgery seems a much greater defilement of our temples than a...
Is there truthfulness in temple sealings?
Question Gramps, I sent this to my mom a while ago with this concern: Mom, this is a large, spontaneous subject, but I need your help because it's been bothering me and even making me cry for a long while. I'm concerned that if someone I loved were to die right...
What are local and ethnic traditions spoken of in Elder Lynn G. Robbin’s talk in General Conference?
Question Gramps, What is meant by statement in Lynn G. Robbin's Nov. 2014 Conference talk: "Some members don't realize they are falling into the same snare when they lobby for acceptance of local or ethnic traditions of their fathers . D&C 93: 39 And that...
Why does interest fade so quickly towards new members?
Question Gramps, I have been a member for over a year now. I liked the moments leading to my baptism and a few months after that. I could feel people genuinely interested in my family. I was wondering why does interest fade so quickly ? Why do they not call us...
If I have repented, why do I still feel guilty?
Question Gramps, If I have done everything I need to do to repent (and the bishop has verified that I've done everything I need to) why do I still remember and feel guilty about what i've done? Kay Answer Dear Kay, Sometimes the hardest thing for...
Why is confession to our leaders required for some things?
Question Gramps, What happens if you break the law of chastity and repent to God but don't confess to the bishop/branch pres? I want to fully repent but I just can't confess to the branch president... it's too embarrassing and awkward. My branch president knows...
In the world of copyrighted material, what’s the difference between libraries and uploading to the internet?
Question Dear Gramps, I really, REALLY need you to answer this question, and not shy away from it. What is the difference between a library (city, county or school) that offers access of copyrighted works to the general public, and an individual who uploads...
Why is there not much in the scriptures addressing marital discord?
Question Gramps, Among the many prophetic words that have been preserved from Adam to Moroni that inspire uplift and strengthen ones life, I have asked myself from time to time that it seems that some of the most challenging experiences in one's life can be...
Does the LDS Church have a position on stem cell research?
Question Gramps, There is a lot of hoopla going on about stem cell research, embryos, cloning ect. What is the church standing on these issues? Nate Answer Nate, The church has not taken a formal position on this matter. "The First Presidency of...
Did James E. Talmage live in the temple as he wrote the book “Jesus the Christ?”
Question Gramps, I understand that Elder James E. Talmage, under the direction of the leaders of the Church was asked to compile a series of lectures about the life of Jesus Christ into a book. And that he did this work in the Salt Lake Temple, on the fourth...
Why can’t someone who is HIV positive serve a full time mission?
Question Gramps If a person is HIV positive, why are they not allowed to serve a normal full-time mission? William Answer William, According to the National Institute of Health individuals who are diagnosed as HIV positive need to work closely...
Why has there not been remains found from all of the wars in the Book of Mormon?
Question Hello Gramps! I am a recent convert to the wonderful Church and have a growing testimony of the Church. I had a quick question however. Time and time again, anti-mormons will use physical evidence - such as steel, horses, etc. against the Church. I...
Have Prophets of the Church seen Jesus Christ in person?
Question Dear Gramps, We read in the Book of Mormon and the Bible that Christ appeared to His servants throughout history. Is there any evidence that all Prophets of the Church have seen Him in person? Julia Answer Julia, We have no way of knowing...
Why does the LDS Church pick and choose the parts of the Word of Wisdom to follow?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a question about the Word of Wisdom. My question is, why does the LDS Church pick and choose which parts of the Word of Wisdom is to be obeyed and which is not? For example meat is supposed to be consumed sparingly and only in...
Who determines if a spirit is sent to spirit prison or to paradise?
Question Gramps, At death, spirits are taken home to that God who created them. They are "prejudged" and sent to either paradise or spirit prison. Christ is the ultimate judge but who determines if a spirit is sent to paradise or spirit prison? Dave ...
Shouldn’t church members share their professional talents?
Question Dear Gramps, Once when my mom was really sick, and our family was short on money, my dad called up a new member of our ward who was a medical doctor, and asked him if he could write her a prescription. This new brother became angry and told my dad to...
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