Is there archaeological evidence to support the Book of Mormon?
Question Dear Gramps, I was wondering if there is any archaeological evidence to support things mentioned in the Book of Mormon such as wheat, barley, copper, and steel in America? People keep saying that Mormonism isn't true because of this. Landen ...
Is there any value in physical beauty?
Question Dear Gramps, Of what value is great physical beauty if the inside is what's important? Why did the Lord even create great physical beauty when He only looks upon and judges us according to the heart? He must have had a reason or else He would not...
Am I sinning by not going to church due to medical issues?
Question Gramps, I'm LDS. I'm very happy to be and so is my husband. We have been married for 32 years and our marriage is sealed but lately we have been very sick I lost my legs. I can not walk anymore and my husband has a bad problem with his back. He...
Is justice ever double paid?
Question Gramps, I just read your answer to the justice and mercy conundrum. As you cited in your answer about justice and mercy, the commonly told story about a loan owed and a third party stepping in to pay the loan then granting forgiveness of the loan to...
What happens to children who stray when they die?
Question Gramps, My children were sealed in the temple to us and most of them have strayed from the gospel and are not living its teachings. One of them is gay and living a gay lifestyle. What will happen to them when they go to the other side? J Answer...
Is it really possible to be washed clean of sin?
Question Hey Gramps, Thanks for answering my other questions. I've been wondering about repentance. I have a sinful habit that I've been struggling to get rid of the past little while. I keep doing it again and again. Each time I do, I cry and confess it to...
Do we all go to the same spirit world when we die?
Question Gramps, In the History of the Church, Volume 5, pp 424-425, it is recorded that Joseph Smith said the word "paradise" in Luke 23:43 is a mistranslation. He, however, did not change/correct this in the Inspired Version. He also says, "Hades, shaole,...
Is it a sin to go to a casino?
Question Gramps, Is it a sin to go a casino and play the slot machines for entertainment when your bills and tithes have been paid? Frankie Answer Frankie, To willingly and knowingly break a commandment of God is by definition a sin. This is what...
Were we created with another spirit of the opposite sex?
Question Gramps, I have read and heard from a couple of people that when God created us spiritually we were created with another spirit of the opposite sex. So for example when God created me (me being a male) he created a female. The scripture they use is...
What happens to the spirits of the planets that are destroyed?
Question Gramps, We are taught that planets (at least earth) have a spirit for they are as living creatures. What happen to the spirits of those planets that are destroyed and used as material for the birth of other planets? Jared Answer Dear...
Does someone with special needs require receiving endowments?
Question Gramps, I have a special needs daughter and would like to know if she should receive her endowments? She has the mental and emotional level between 4 and 8 years old. She was baptized at 8 years old. She is now 22 years old. James Answer ...
Why isn’t food storage mentioned in General Conference anymore?
Question Gramps, Is storing a one year supply of food no longer suggested by the Church? Also, as conditions worsen in the USA and the world, the less is said about the present conditions in the General Conference talks. It is like the 800 pound gorilla in the...
Did we really have agency in the premortal life?
Question Gramps, Thanks for all the knowledge you share in your answers. I am wondering how effective can we consider our agency was in premortal life. I mean, how effective is our agency if we just needed to elect to choose or not the Father's plan ? Did we...
Why are male temple workers required to be clean shaven?
Question Gramps, I enjoy your column as I use it as a resource when I give talks. My question is, why are priesthood temple workers required to have clean shaven faces? When did this change, as most of the early prophets and male members had beards or...
Can Satan hear things in the temple?
Question Dear Gramps, Can Satan hear things that are talked about in the temple? Jayn Answer Jayn, I am unable to find any doctrinal declaration that Satan is not able to hear words spoken in the temple. I have heard temple patrons specify that...
How can these differences be reconciled?
Question Gramps, There is a song in our hymnal, “While of These Emblems We Partake,” ( #174) which states in verse three that “[t]he law was broken; Jesus died….” Christ himself told us, in both the New Testament and the Book of Mormon, that he did not come to...
Is home teaching still practiced?
Question Gramps, Is home teaching still practiced in the wards? Sandy Answer Sandy, Home teaching is a duty of the priesthood, from the time a person receives the office of a teacher and continues until the day they die. We have information from...
How can I comfort my friend?
Question Gramps, I read your answer to the guy who was worried about being an angel only. I have a friend who was sealed to her husband and has two kids. He was lost tragically in a car accident. She has had trouble dating LDS men, They do not wish to pursue...
Is in vitro fertilization for me?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a history of depression and have been taking medication since 2002. I also have a history of brain cancer and chemotherapy. This caused me to go into a peri-menopause state at 24 years old. I am now 40 and have accepted that I...
Why is it required to seal children to parents?
Question Gramps, Why is it required to seal children to parents? Reading in 3 Nephi 19:23 led me to more confusion as it sounds like they achieve the goal in temple sealings. Doesn’t this state that we are all sealed to the Godhead and each other according to...
What are some indicators that I have the Spirit with me?
Question Dear Gramps, If we partake of the Sacrament worthily, we are promised to have the Spirit with us. As I go throughout my day, what are some good indicators that I have the Spirit? Lance Answer Dear Lance, I've been known for a little...
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