Why are two Priesthood holders needed for blessing the sick?
Question Gramps,In our Gospel Principles class we were studying the priesthood organization. A question came about as to why we need two priesthood holders to perform a blessing for healing of the sick. I do know if necessary one priesthood holder could...
What does it mean by the sins will be upon the parents?
Question Gramps, I read some time back that if the fathers have not taught their children properly that the sins of the children were on their heads and not the children. For the children are not aware of the sin, but are only doing what was taught them. So if...
What movies can we watch?
Question Hey there Gramps, I have a question for you if that's alright. So I'm a convert to the church and I remember one of the first things I learned in seminary was that we don't watch rated "R" movies. Which seems legit, given the raised amounts of...
Who helped Noah build the ark?
Question Gramps, I want to know who helped Noah build the ark? Josefa Answer Dear Josefa, The Book of Jasher (a medieval text that repeats Jewish traditions that have built up over the years around the stories in the books of Moses) says it took...
Am I a failure as a missionary?
Question Dear Gramps,I am serving a full time mission in England and have been working hard out here. Sadly I haven't had a baptism out here and I am starting to feel like I am a failure.. Other missionaries are seeing things happen and I have friends in other...
What is meant by “our four minutes” spoken of in General Conference?
Question Gramps, In a past General conference a speaker referred to "our 4 minutes". Please explain what that means. Carol Answer Carol, The talk you are referring to was given by Bishop Gary E. Stevenson. It's entitled "Your Four Minutes." In...
Why was Christ’s atonement so gruesome?
Question Gramps, What is your opinion of why Christ's atonement had to be so gruesome? I think of Abraham's showing his obedience to God asking him to sacrifice Isaac and God not requiring him to complete the sacrifice. Richard Answer Dear...
Can a baptism done unofficially be valid from a spiritual perspective?
Question Gramps, I live in a remote area of the country ( UK). There are no LDS churches within visiting distance of me. I have checked this out by the way and I am an older person who could not travel easily . I have studied the Book of Mormon and Doctrine and...
How do I find a meetinghouse so I can return to activity?
Question Gramps, I used to be a Mormon when I was younger, but for personal reasons I left the church. Now I am a teenager and wondering how I can be a part of the church. However, no one in my family is LDS and I have moved so I would be going to a different...
Did Brigham Young really make a comment about unmarried men?
Question Gramps, "Men above the age of 25 and aren't married are a menace to society" is a quote I hear a lot of members of the Church use. A lot of people say that Brigham Young said it. I can't find anything about Brigham Young or any leaders in the Church...
What will happen to my own salvation?
Question Gramps, My husband and I were sealed in the temple 20 years ago and have 5 children. We have been active in the church this whole time. We have been experiencing marital issues for the past several years during which he has broken those covenants made...
How can I get over my anxiousness about being the only unwed mother in my ward?
Question Dear Gramps, I am a single unwed mother who is newly baptized into the LDS church. As well as looking for a church that practiced what it preached, and actually believed in teaching the gospel. I was also looking for a family to raise my little girl...
Why were the printing presses of the Nauvoo Expositor destroyed?
Question Gramps, Why did Joseph Smith have the offices of the Nauvoo Expositor ransacked and the printing press destroyed and thrown into the middle of the street? Steve Answer Steve, In order to understand the destruction of Nauvoo Expositor...
How do you become a forgiving person even when there is pain?
Question Gramps, I have a friend who is a forgiving person, however, my friend keeps forgiving others while they take advantage of hurting my friend. I tried telling my friend to stand tall but my friend said, "No, I'm just a forgiving person". I was left to...
Am I condemned for living off of Social Security?
Question Gramps, I just read your answer to Robert's question about retiring and living off of Social Security. He quoted President Kimball's October 1977 General Conference address that “No true Latter-day Saint, while physically or emotionally able will voluntarily...
Why did 1/3 part of God’s children not accept Christ’s plan?
Question Gramps, Why didn't 1/3 part of God's children accept God's plan of salvation? What was the main reason they followed Satan? Raja Answer Raja, This is an excellent question, I believe,any person who has read the scriptures will or has already asked...
Why does there have to be 3 in the Godhead?
Question Gramps, Why does there have to be three in the Godhead or why is there three in the Godhead? Thanks, Jesus Answer Dear Jesus, By having three members in the Godhead, we find God exemplifying the law of witnesses that he gave to His children (see...
Does unrighteous dominion apply even in the work place?
Question Gramps, I would like to prove to my boss that unrighteous dominion applies to the work place as well as in the home. He is a Bishop and a temple officiator as well. But the two worlds are not the same. I need to show him that it applies to everything. Jon...
What is the Mormon belief regarding the Spear of Destiny?
Question Gramps, What is the church's understanding or belief in regards to the spear of destiny. Do we believe in its existence? I'm pretty sure we don't believe in its "power." Please enlighten me. Court Answer Dear Court, Like many objects in sacred...
Why do some have more trials than others?
Question Gramps, Why do some get so many trials while others are happy and prosperous? Why don't people understand me and force me to do things I don't like? Babit Answer Babit, When we contemplate God's love, his mercy, and his grace while considering the...
How do I handle parents that are too controlling?
Question Gramps, I like this boy and we date a lot and it is driving my parents insane because I am paired up with him on these ridiculous group dates. But I am crazy about him and want to just hang out with him, I hate sneaking behind my parents backs but they are...
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