What is the true story behind Joseph Smith and Masons?
Question Gramps, What is the true story behind Joseph Smith becoming a Mason? I once found that he was encouraged to join because he was told he and the early Saints would be protected by the Masons, but found it to be false; then left it. Later, I read that...
Is it wrong to aspire to be ordained to the office of a High Priest?
Question Dear Gramps: I have been studying the Gospel and praying more fervently recently. As I have done so, my greatest desire is to become like the Savior in all regards. Since Jesus Christ is the great High Priest, I have felt a desire to seek this blessing...
Does fate play a part in our lives?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been thinking about this for a while. Obviously, we don't believe in fate because that would take away our agency. But we do believe we were intentionally born at a certain time into certain circumstances to experience certain...
Why are we taught the same things repeatedly week after week at church?
Question Gramps, Having been a member of the church for well over fifty years I am now feeling somewhat tired by the repetition of teachings of the church every Sunday. I am longing for something new to be taught i.e The Discourses of Brigham Young and the...
If put in a life or death situation, is denying I’m a Christian the same as denying Christ?
Question Gramps, If an emotionally disturbed person with a gun asks me if I am Christian with the intent of killing me, if I answer yes, is it denying Christ if I say no? A family member argued that I would be under no obligation to a crazy person, one who is...
Why was it okay in the early days of the church for women to be sealed to multiple men?
Question Hi Gramps! I have always found it interesting (and a little bit sad) that men can be sealed to multiple women, but women cannot do so. Not that I want to be sealed to multiple men, but just in the case of the death of a husband or something rather....
What difference does it make if I live a few extra years?
Question Gramps, This may seem silly, but I was an active 67-year-old man. Seven months ago I got my left arm paralyzed and my life has changed. There is a big part of me that wishes to die so I can be made whole again. What difference does it make if I live a...
Why must I confess to the “arm of flesh” when only God understands me?
Question Gramps, Why must I confess sin to the 'arm of flesh' (sinful man) when God is sinless and is the only one that could possibly understand my particular situation. No man has not walked in my shoes and for that matter no man knows my history? Josey...
Does Satan cause depression?
Question Gramps, If the Devil causes depression. how can a child suffer from depression before he or she reached the Age of Accountability? The first episode that I remember was when I was 4. I suspect I began having episodes before I was 4 that I don't...
Is it dangerous to read scriptures together while in a relationship?
Question Gramps, Someone told me that it is dangerous to read scriptures in a relationship. I don't understand that but is it true? My boyfriend and I want to make sure our relationship is Christ centered. I don't see how that is a bad thing. Jessica ...
If one is mean and angry in mortal life, will that continue after death?
Question Gramps, My mother in law is a very mean and angry person. She goes out of her way to upset family members. She took lessons from missionaries years ago but was never baptized. She isn't interested in the church and doesn't attend Sacrament. Most of...
Do Mormons believe in hell?
Question Gramps, I have a very good friend who is a devout Catholic. She asked me this morning do Mormons believe in hell? Of course we do but only for a select few correct? Evelyn Answer Dear Evelyn, Yes, we do believe in hell, though I think our...
Is the Church of Christ actually the recognized successor of the early church?
Question Hi Gramps, I was reading some online material that stated that according to the Kirtland Temple lawsuit and a later court decision (because the previous was thrown out) that the Community of Christ, and not the LDS church, is the legally recognized...
Was the sustaining process in our Stake Conference correct?
Question Gramps, At our stake conference last Sunday, President Packer and Elder Perry were both sustained. Was this proper or a mistake on the part of our stake presidency? Margaret Answer Dear Margaret, Perhaps some interesting philosophical...
Does the LDS Church hold a position that parents would rather bury a child instead of repent?
Question Gramps, "There is no true Latter‑day Saint who would not rather bury a son or a daughter than to have him or her lose his or her chastity ‑‑ realizing that chastity is of more value than anything else in all the world." Heber J. Grant, Prophet Heber...
What happened to the people who were resurrected with Christ?
Question Gramps, The people who were resurrected with Christ, what happened to them? The scriptures say they went among the people. June Answer Dear June, The scriptural record is sparse when it comes to actuality of the saints rising from their...
Is offering bribes to influence okay with the Lord?
Question Dear Gramps, Is it wrong to offer a bribe, in order to influence someone? The reason I ask is because Elder Boyd K. Packer, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, mentions in one of his sermons how he slipped an East German train conductor a...
Why would I get a prompting to divorce if the Lord is against divorce?
Question Dear Gramps, I've always loved your site and hope you can answer a question my husband and I have been puzzling over! Background: My husband and I have struggled greatly in the last year of our marriage. Many times while in the temple I have received...
In regards to the Apostasy, couldn’t John have been a Church President as a translated being?
Question Hello, We know that the Apostle John was the last of the original Twelve. We also know that he was translated so that he would not taste of death until a much later time. And when we think of the Great Apostasy, usually, we imagine it taking place...
With the addition of women to some boards, isn’t the Church bowing to modern ideas?
Question Gramps, I note that three women who are currently presidents of their church organizations have been placed on various boards. I have to admit that this troubles me. The LDS Church appears to me to be knuckling under to demands of feminist groups. ...
Why do we bury people in temple clothing?
Question Gramps, The temple endowment is an earthly ordinance. When a endowed person passes away the handbook says to dress them in their temple clothing. My question is why? If when we are resurrected our clothing, I would assume, is not resurrected with us...
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