Will the rights of the LDS church be threatened with the recent Supreme Court ruling?
Question Dear Gramps, In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling for homosexual marriage to be allowed in all 50 states, what does this mean for the future of the Church and its members? Is this a specific sign of the times? I'll be honest in saying that I am...
Why is 2nd Nephi word for word with Isaiah in the Bible?
Question Gramps, Why are the Isaiah chapters word-for-word in 2 Nephi if Joseph Smith translated the Gold Plates which had not been tampered with, like the bible? Kristen Answer Dear Kristen, In your next reading of The Book of Mormon, I encourage...
How do we know if the prophet is false by the words they speak?
Question Gramps, Brigham Young has said multiple times and it is written in the Journal of Discourses that he said people lived on the moon dressed as Quakers. He also said, "Is their life on the sun? Without question, for it was not created in vain." Since...
How do you explain a Priesthood holder not giving a blessing?
Question Gramps, My sibling-in-law fell on humbling hard times, began to return to the church, went through a painful and litigious break-up, then asked their Home Teacher for a blessing of comfort. He came, lectured, announced that he wasn't inclined to give...
What kind of a god do Muslims consider Allah to be?
Question Gramps, What kind of a god do Muslims consider Allah to be? A person like Heavenly Father? Does he have a wife? Is he considered the father of the spirits of people? Bobbi Answer Dear Bobbi, For a moment I considered telling you that...
If we pray and fast for one who is ill, are we interceding God’s will?
Question Gramps, If I fast and/or pray that someone who is ill may have health restored, but the will of the God is that that person not be healed, does that mean that my fasting/prayer was for the intent to change God's will? And does His will change because I...
Why do couples get different answers to prayers when praying for the same thing?
Question Dear Gramps, My husband and I have been praying over a specific problem regarding faith. We are getting drastically different answers to our prayers. Why do people who are praying regarding the same issue get such different answers to their prayers? ...
How do you choose someone for a calling?
Question Dear Gramps, How do you pick someone for a calling? Do you just ask the Lord and He somehow tells you who He wants? Or do you just pick someone that you like and ask God if He approves? How does that work? Robert Answer Robert, Calling...
Is there a promise in Isaiah 54 to those women unable to have children?
Question Gramps, As a woman who was not blessed with children I was comforted by reading Isaiah 54 and that I would have so many children I would need to enlarge the tent. Also that being refused by the Lord as a young wife would be for a short time and in...
Why was the temple veil torn in two after Christ’s crucifixion?
Question Dear Gramps, Why was the temple veil rent in twain when Jesus was crucified? I've heard evangelicals interpret it to mean that there is no longer a separation between God and man (and thus no need for temples anymore). But obviously we don't believe...
Is God’s love unconditional?
Question Gramps, Is God's love unconditional? Pam Answer Dear Pam, Elder Russell M. Nelson has taught that "Divine love is infinite and universal. The Savior loves both saints and sinners." Divine Love, Ensign, Feb 2003. However, Elder Nelson...
Can someone engaged in a liquor selling business pay tithes?
Question Gramps, Can somebody engaged in an liquor selling business paid tithes. Doesn't that offend God considering that the nature of the business is against the word of wisdom? Wilfredo Answer Wilfredo, There is a scripture where the Lord...
When someone commits suicide, do they go to another earth?
Question Gramps, If there are other "Gods" and other "Earths," do people that commit suicide perhaps go to another "Earth" with worse circumstances to work through? Timothy Answer Timothy, In short, no. Not those who commit suicide, nor any...
What is the benefit of keeping a journal if I don’t have family?
Question Gramps, What is the benefit of keeping a journal if I don't have a family? I am the last one alive in my family, no children, nieces or nephews. I made an interstate move a while ago and packed up 40 years of journals with me. UPS made pretty good...
Was Christ a tattle-tale?
Question Dear Gramps, When Christ was a youth, was He a tattle-tale? Since He could not "look upon sin with the least degree of allowance", did He always turn His friends or family members in when He saw them do something wrong? Today, friends expect you to...
How is a new Apostle chosen?
Question Gramps, With the passing of beloved Apostle L. Tom Perry there is now a vacancy as it were in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. I am interested to know what the process is for choosing a new Apostle. Barbara Answer Dear Barbara, Jesus...
Are there any doctrines kept from members?
Question Gramps, Are there any doctrines kept from the members and if so why? Bernie Answer Hi Bernie, During his mortal ministry, the Lord made it clear how and to whom the deep and hidden things of the gospel would be revealed: For every one...
Will the Holy Ghost receive a body?
Question Gramps, I really love this website! I have a question regarding the Holy Ghost. Will he receive a body of his own at some point? Thank you for all your time and effort in answering people's questions the best you can! Allison Answer ...
Is Cain alive or dead?
Question Dear Gramps, On March 29, 2013, you posted that the story of David W. Patten in Miracle of Forgiveness mentions Cain and you indicated the individual that Elder Patten met was Cain. On March 8, 2006, you posted an extract from Hugh Nibley, where Cain...
If we are either on the Lord’s side or we are not, why are there 3 degrees of Glory?
Question Gramps, While having a religious discussion I was asked about the 3 degrees of Glory. In my friends eyes, all of our works are as a dirty rag to be burned and all of our sins are equally as horrible before the Lord so you are either a believer or you...
When did the Church change its policies on announcing disciplinary actions?
Question Dear Gramps, I'm curious, did the church change its policy of announcing when people in the church are disfellowshipped or excommunicated? I recall when they used to announce these actions in Sacrament Meeting. Thanks. Mike Answer Mike,...
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