How can I teach my children to make the right decisions regarding the Sabbath?
Question Dear Gramps, We moved to the UK, and my daughters have been training for a dance program for 3 months and we have just learned the program will be on a Sunday. Turns out virtually all sporting games, swim meets, competitions in general are held on...
Can there be more than one baptismal font in a temple?
Question Gramps, Can there be more than one baptismal font in a temple? I have been wondering this as of late because when I have been to the temple and have seen how busy it is, I wondered if there could be more than one baptismal font. SF Answer...
How should I proceed with my book club?
Question Gramps, I hold a Relief Society Book Club in San Diego, CA. I feel terrible because I recommended our group read Joseph Smith Rough Stone Rolling by Richard Lyman Bushman. I just finished reading it and I think it is likely to weaken testimonies of the...
Why was the Sabbath Day changed to Sunday?
Question Hi Gramps, My Mormon friend directed me to your website for answers. So I have had a look at the rich repository to many of my questions. I noted your answer in two similar questions to "Why was the Sabbath day changed from Saturday to Sunday?" and you...
In the pre-mortal life were we all the same skin color?
Question Gramps, Presently we are all of different races and skin color. In the pre-mortal life were we all the same skin color? Question by a youth. Celestial Answer Dear Celestial, I must first compliment your parents on their taste in...
Have the Three Nephites Communicated with our Current Prophet?
Question Gramps, Does our current prophet communicate with John and the Three Nephites? Chad Answer Chad, In 3 Nephi 28: 25-31 we are informed that the three Nephites are able to pray in the name of Jesus and reveal themselves unto who they may, or unto who...
How Can I Help My Brother?
Question Gramps, My brother had some unresolved sins before he went on his mission and as a result ended up getting sent home when he confessed to his mission president during his first transfer. While he was home he met with the bishop and the stake president on a...
How does “Twinkling” work?
Question Dear Gramps, This is kind of a weird question, but it's one that keeps floating around in my head so I thought I'd ask you about it. During the Millennium we believe people will be "twinkled" right? How do you suppose that will work with people who...
What does Slippery Treasure mean?
Question Gramps, In the Book of Mormon it mentions in several different places phrases (example Mormon 1:18) where the treasure or physical items became "slippery". What does slippery mean? Does it mean the items physically disappeared or did people steal them?...
Will those that followed Satan be given a second chance?
Question Gramps, Will the people who followed Satan in the pre-mortal life be given a second chance? Such as, after they left, they immediately regretted it and they wanted to go back, Would they receive a second chance at life? Joey Answer Joey,...
Who do I believe?
Question Gramps, Some questions I have asked you I have asked other people before and after I've seen your answer. Who am I to believe? Sometimes my Sunday School teacher will give me a different answer than my Seminary teacher which might be different from...
Is it only the spirits of children who return directly to Heavenly Father?
Question Hi Gramps, You have me somewhat confused. Today when I began reading questions from others to you there was one entitled "Earthbound Spirits" where you answered the question that all spirits go to either paradise or spirit prison immediately upon...
Are there any scriptures for Lorenzo Snow’s couplet?
Question Dear Gramps, Are there scriptures for Lorenzo Snow's couplet, “ As man now is, God once was: As God now is, man may be?" I am mostly interested in references for " As man now is, God once was." Thank You. Dallas Answer Dallas, I am not...
If we do not attain the highest degree of glory will our spouses be taken from us?
Question Am I understanding this correctly? If we do not attain the highest degree of glory our spouses will be taken from us and given to another? So if we make the celestial but not the highest degree we are still condemned to an eternity of being alone? I...
Should I feel like I’m not receiving the full benefits of marriage?
Question Gramps, My wife and I have been married for about a year and we have been to the temple a few times. I really feel like I am not receiving the full benefits of marriage by not going to the temple. I have severe claustrophobia that causes me to have...
Is it hard to obtain Celestial Glory?
Question Gramps, I was reading 3rd Nephi Chapter 28 during morning scripture study and noticed the disciples were separated into two groups based on the request from Christ. In verse 4 the nine disciples are promised Christ’s kingdom and in verse 10 the three...
Will we suffer?
Question Gramps, To become Gods and Goddesses in the post-mortal existence, will we have to suffer the same pain Jesus did to suffer for our sins? Perhaps this is just because I am mortal, but the prospect of that scares me like I'm a child again. I know I've...
What level of exaltation will Hitler obtain?
Question Dear Gramps, Will Hitler be given a chance to hear the gospel in the spirit world? Will he be given a chance to accept proxy baptism and all the other ordinances necessary for exaltation? What level of salvation could he possibly attain having done...
Why didn’t the apostles of old pass on the Priesthood?
Question Gramps, Why wasn't the Priesthood passed onto righteous males by the Apostles so the Church could have kept on going? Karen Answer Dear Karen, The Great Apostasy reflects both a loss of authority and a loss of truth. These two are...
Are Buddhist beliefs anti to Christian beliefs?
Question Dear Gramps, Are Buddhist beliefs anti to Christian beliefs? Diane Answer Diane, President Gordon B. Hinckley gave a talk which had the following statement: "We invite all, the whole earth, to listen to this account and take measure of...
Is it still considered infidelity if there is no physical contact?
Question Gramps, My husband has been texting a woman incessantly for 1.5 months. They have been in contact through Facebook, email and sometimes skyping but mainly texting. He texts her from work and then comes home and texts her for 4-5 hours every day. He...
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