What is meant by secret combinations?
Question Gramps. What is meant by secret combinations? Marlene Answer Marlene, This is a great question! There is a very in-depth response to this question that can be found in the Book of Mormon Student Manual on LDS.org (Chapter 36: Helaman...
Should I end my relationship with a Mormon woman?
Question Gramps, Thanks for taking my question. The short story is that I am an atheist, and carrying on a complicated but loving relationship with a believing Mormon woman. While I believe none of the claims of the church (and am honest about it), somehow I...
Where is the line drawn before marriage?
Question Gramps, You might be getting ready for a response about the birds and the bees, but that is not what I am asking about today. That, to me, is a very clear line. But, my question is about other aspects of marriage that might be off limits to those who...
What is the meaning and importance of Personal Priesthood Interviews?
Question Gramps, Please, help me understand the meaning and importance of personal priesthood interviews. Eduardo Answer Dear Eduardo, I don't know if you are a quorum president giving these interviews or a quorum member participating so I'll try...
What are the responsibilities of the Beehive President?
Question Gramps, I have recently been called to be the Young Women's Beehive president but I am only 12. I don't really know how I am supposed to call for counselors and what my responsibilities are or what I have to do. I am stressed and I really don't want to...
Why did the serpent choose Eve first?
Question Gramps, Why did the serpent choose Eve first? Veronica Answer Veronica, The Institute Old Testament student manual explains that Eve was not tempted first: "The accounts in both Moses and Genesis state only that Satan approached Eve, but...
Can you help me with the 13th Article of Faith?
Question Gramps, I have two questions about the 13th article of faith. First, where in the scriptures do we find "the admonition of Paul"? Second, where it says "We believe all things, we hope all things," What are these "things?" There are "things" I don't...
Why is the myth of the Tower of Babel presented as factual?
Question Gramps, Why does the Book of Mormon present the biblical myth of the Tower of Babel as a real historical event? Raul Answer Dear Raul, The Book of Mormon presents the myth of the Tower of Babel as history, because Jared and his brother...
How far can a person stretch this “What Would Jesus Do” thing?
Question Dear Gramps, How far can a person stretch this "What Would Jesus Do" thing? Here are some difficult questions: A) During WWII, the only way in some European countries that you could feed your family was to buy food on the black market, which was...
Any circumstances the Church would stand against the laws of the land?
Question Gramps, In these days we often see the increasing corruption of government, the infringement of rights and a disregard of the constitution by our country’s leaders. Many of our God-given liberties and freedoms are being threatened, including our...
Is there a simple video on the creation?
Question Gramps, Is there a simple video on how the world was created?Jennie Answer Why yes Jennie, there is. I came across it just this week. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has produced a short video showing creation scenes...
Did Emma Hale Smith have a testimony of her own?
Question Dear Gramps, Do we have any record of the spiritual experiences that Emma Smith (wife of the prophet Joseph Smith) may have had? Any written record of her own personal testimony of the truth of this work? We know she was true and faithful to Joseph,...
Could you explain the dream that Pilate’s wife had regarding Christ?
Question Dear Gramps, In Matthew 27:19 we read where Pilate's wife seemed to have had a prophetic or an inspired dream, causing her to advise her husband not to have anything to do with the judgment or conviction of Christ. My question is what was the Lord...
Did women ever hold the Priesthood?
Question Gramps, There has been a huge conflict over the priesthood and women. In the debates that have been taking place, I have heard the following statement. "Women used to have the priesthood." But is that true? I have heard that they are referring to earlier days...
Who is the woman and the dragon spoken of in Revelation?
Question Dear Gramps, I am a little confused as to what the woman giving birth to the man child and the draqon waiting to devour the child once born. Can you help me with this please? Thanks. T Answer T, Thanks for your question. It's an...
Are women less important in the church? (Part 2)
Question Gramps. Greetings, I'm a member of the church, but my father isn't a member. He says that the church thinks that women are less important than men because they don't have the priesthood. He says that the men carry a significant and respectful title,...
Are women less important in the church? (Part 1)
Question Gramps, Greetings, I'm a member of the church, but my father isn't a member. He says that the church thinks that women are less important than men because they don't have the priesthood. He says that the men carry a significant and respectful title,...
What is the difference between a concubine and a wife?
Question Gramps, Exactly what is the difference between concubines in the Old Testament and wives? It said that Abraham had two wives, Sarah and Keturah, but then he had other concubines (such as Hagar, etc). Were concubines also married within the covenant...
Should I marry this great girl who is not all that good looking?
Question Dear Gramps, Do you have any advice for a man who has found a girl who meets all of his expectations spiritually, intellectually, temperamentally and personality wise, but finds her substantially displeasing in physical appearance? I know that we...
Are the blood moons occurring this year a sign of the times?
Question Gramps, Do you think the four blood moons occurring this year are signs of the times and part of what the scriptures speak of? Thanks. Dev Answer Dev, This is a great question, and the answer really could be yes and no. Part of...
Do we lose our addictions when we die?
Question Dear Gramps, A friend says when we die we lose the physical addictions we had in mortality. Hence, if you are a compulsive eater who eats from stress/depression/etc. you automatically lose that addiction when your body dies. But doesn’t that fall under...
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