Why does the LDS Church ask for 10% tithe considering what is written in the Book of Mormon?
Question Hey Gramps! Could you explain why the LDS Church asks for 10% of members income considering what is written in the Book of Mormon chapter 8:32-33. 32 Yea, it shall come in a day when there shall be churches built up that shall say: Come unto me, and...
Will a child have to choose which parent to be sealed to?
Question Gramps, So I've been busy reading up on your faith as a result of being in a relationship with a LDS church member. She was in a civil marrage to a man eho converted to the LDS faith and had a child but they were never sealed together by the church. My...
Did a spirit in the pre-existence have to do something to qualify being born in the covenant?
Question Gramps, Have you ever read anything discussing if a pre-existent spirit needed to do or did do anything to qualify being born in the covenant? Dennis Answer Dear Dennis, While there is much we do not know about our pre mortal life, we do...
How can I help families I Home Teach understand the importance of the visits?
Question Gramps, I've got two families that don't seem to want home teachers to come. They tell me we can set something up when I see them in person.Yet never respond to texts or phone calls, And when I just stop by they are always busy and never invite us in....
How can our weaknesses become strengths?
Question Gramps, How do weaknesses with pornography and other sexual issues become strong? How do weak things become strong in this case? Anonymous Answer Dear Anonymous, Before I answer your question about how we can be strengthened, I feel the...
Was Satan part of Heavenly Father’s original plan?
Question Gramps, I have a couple questions I have been pondering and haven't been able to find an answer. Was Satan part of Heavenly Father's original plan? Is Satan the prodigal son? Does Satan have power in other worlds or just ours? Brittany Answer...
Why does the LDS church have 15 apostles if only 12 in the New Testament?
Question Gramps, The recent passing of Elder Perry has got me thinking. In the New Testament after the passing of Judas, a new apostle was called to fill the vacancy of the twelve. And in all scripture, I can only find reference to the quorum of twelve...
How do we find time to do everything that is expected of us?
Question Dear Gramps, In the Church we are encouraged to study the Book of Mormon, read the General Conference Addresses, read and prepare a home teaching message from the monthly First Presidency message from the Ensign, study the Gospel Doctrine lesson, study...
Did women work in the ancient temples?
Question Gramps, Did women work in the Old Testament temples or in the Book of Mormon temples? Were baptism or endowments done in these temples? Karen Answer Dear Karen, There is much we don't know about these ancient temples, but there are...
Can I be re-baptized to show my recommitment?
Question Gramps, I cannot find anywhere in the scriptures nor the handbook that I cannot be re-baptized again. I know the church used to for those who wanted to recommit themselves to the Savior. I also know that Sacrament is for renewing covenants and renewing...
Why has the wording of the endowment session changed when taught it would never change?
Question Gramps, On an anti Mormon site, I have just read the original wording for the Endowment which included all of the changes made. The writer also said that Joseph Smith had indicated that the Endowment would never be changed from its original form, as...
If one is of mixed race, who do they marry?
Question Gramps, I have heard that a person should marry within his or her race. Well if a person is of mixed blood, who does that person marry? Shasta Answer Dear Shasta, The simple answer to your question is--whoever one wants to! There is no...
What if Adam had never partaken of the forbidden fruit?
Question Gramps, What would have been the outcome, had Adam not partaken of the forbidden fruit as Eve had already done? Michele Answer Michele, The story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden is a representation of important and very real events....
What was the breastplate worn by the Levite Priests used for?
Question Gramps, What was the breastplate worn by the Levite Priests used for? Karen Answer Dear Karen, The Lord Himself dictated that the "holy garments" made for Aaron, the first Levitical high priest, were largely ceremonial in purpose "for...
Why does a missionary have to be assigned by inspiration?
Question Dear Gramps, Why does an apostle have to assign each missionary to a particular mission by inspiration? Why doesn't the church just administratively assign everyone to wherever there's a need? If you're willing to serve, then what does it matter?...
What are the responsibilities of the 12 Tribes?
Question Dear Gramps In Patriarchal blessings, we are told to what Tribe of Israel we hail from, so that we can get an idea of what blessings we are promised. But there was never a blessing which didn’t have a corresponding duty or responsibility. I always...
Were all people vegetarians until Noah and the flood?
Question Hiya Gramps, Maybe this is a silly question, but were Adam and Eve (and everybody else) vegetarians until Noah and the flood? I have been reading an autobiography of a well known Christian and he notes that before the flood we were peaceful with all...
Why was Oliver Cowdery chastened by the Lord?
Question Dear Gramps, In D&C 8, the Lord gives Oliver Cowdery the power to translate the Gold Plates. The Lord directs him four separate times in verses 1, 9, 10 and 11 to ask Him for the translation he needs. In D&C 9, we find out that Oliver was...
Is it possible for a person to be born into the wrong gender body?
Question Gramps, I have been a member of the LDS church all my life and believe the doctrine stating that our spirits had a gender before we became mortal. I find myself pondering the possibility of an imperfectly gendered body. Hermaphrodites exist, and...
Why is there a one year waiting period to do a baptism for one who has died?
Question Gramps, Can you explain why it takes one year after death to be baptized in the temple? Raja Answer Raja, The simple and most direct answer is... Because the LDS Church has created a policy to that effect. The Church has many policies...
What is known about military ships named after church leaders during WWII?
Question Dear Gramps, I have heard that during WWII, there was a naval vessel named Joseph Smith, and another one named Brigham Young. What can you tell me about these two ships, and how they came to receive their names? Where are they now? Also, were there...
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