Is there an official church stance on William Law?
Question Gramps, Is there an official church opinion on William Law? If not, what is your opinion? In reading the Expositor, he strikes me of a man of integrity. Some of his ideals were a little out there, but I couldn't find anything factually inaccurate. He...
Condemnation
How can God condemn the billions who have lived and died throughout history who were truly deceived by Satan? Also the many in isolated places who never even heard the name Jesus Christ,much less what he taught? Please don't use the scripture Romans 1:20. That is a...
Do Mormons believe in the transmigration of souls?
Question Hi Gramps, After doing some research, I found out that the Pharisees believed in the Transmigration of Souls, a belief similar to that of reincarnation. What are your thoughts on this, and how do you interpret this verse? Thank you! Jared Answer...
Trials
My dear friend has been having a lot of trials lately. It seems everytime something is set to go well life pulls back and says "gotcha!" As a result her outlook on life is bleak and I can feel her losing faith. I remember reading a scripture about our trials always...
Should we treat others as mentioned in Matthew 18:15?
Question Gramps, In Matthew 18:15 it says if your brother or sister refuses to listen, we should treat them as a pagan or tax collector. What are your thoughts? Ann Answer Ann, Matthew 18:15-17, provides a set of guidelines for Church members to follow when...
Is Not Fasting a Sin?
I know the law of fasting is a law that applies to all the church members. But at the same time, it is not required for entering the temple or to have Church callings. How serious is not fasting in the Church? Could someone be called as Stake President or a Bishop...
Modifying Temple Clothing
Can temple clothing be modified with a piece of velcro to help hold the garment on? Kerry ______________ Kerry, I'm not sure, though it seems adjusting the size to fit more properly would be the first step to attempt, whether the garment is too loose or too tight....
Is being underweight a sin?
Question Hi Gramps, I am just going to ask straight up, is being underweight a sin? I think knowing would help me do what I need to do to get better. Thanks. Niki Answer Niki, When reading the Word of Wisdom, which is referred to as "a principle...
Rumors
When a Bishop has listened to rumors that are very serious and accepted them as truth but I know better, what course of action should I pursue? We have tried to talk to him but he will not listen. What should we do? It is destroying a young man's reputation. Pegann...
Sexual Intimacy and Transgression
As an LDS sister divorced for many years, it's increasingly disillusioning trying to find a man that does not press for sexual intimacy outside of the bounds of marriage including the LDS men I've known. I've been told by LDS men that some LDS women, in particular...
Year Wait for Ordinances
I believe that the reason one has to wait a year to do temple work for the dead is: They are being preached to in the spirit world. When the year is up the deceased have enough knowledge to either reject or accept their temple work. What is your take on this? Joyce...
Is it possible to trace family history back to Adam?
Question Gramps, I have heard some members of the Church claiming that they have done all their genealogy back to Adam and Eve. Is it possible to trace someone's genealogy that far? Delia Answer Dear Delia, I defer to the expertise of Robert C....
Endowments for Children Who Have Died
Why don’t children who die before the age of 8 need to receive their endowment? John ________________ John, Thank you so much for your question. You may or may not know that we, as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, believe that the age of...
Attending Funerals in Other Churches
When my father died several years ago in WI, a LDS friend of several decades explained kindly to us that he could not attend the funeral in our (Protestant) church as LDS members were prohibited from attending services in other churches. Is this church policy? Or...
Divorce and Children
What happens to people, by people I mean my father, who cause a divorce when there is small children involved? Rose ______________ Rose, Any decision we make we are held accountable before God for the consequences of our decisions, whether they be choices which lead...
D&C 132:26
Question I am trying to understand D&C 132:26. What does it mean to violate this section and then to be turned over to the buffetings of Satan? I am confused. Does this mean someone who has been disfellowshipped for affairs is going to be buffeted by Satan...
What is your view of single sisters adopting?
Question Gramps, What is your view of single sisters adopting children and rearing them in the gospel who might not have had a chance otherwise? This would be for those women who never had the chance of a temple sealing. Amy Answer Amy,...
Child Support
I am paying my monthly payments on child support as I should. But when I wasn't working it got piled up. So when I went to court, we made an agreement, to pay the back pay in small payments with the monthly payments on top of that. So basically, I am paying what is...
Will we see our Heavenly Mother?
Question Gramps, When we go to celestial kingdom, will we be able to see Heavenly Mother, as the plan of salvation was based on family? Any insight on Heavenly Mother? Robert Answer Robert, When we enter the Celestial kingdom I am reminded of the...
Do angels have wings?
Question Gramps, Do angels have wings? Penny Answer Penny, In Doctrine and Covenants 129:1-3 we read: 1 There are two kinds of beings in heaven, namely:Angels, who are resurrected personages, having bodies of flesh and bones— 2 For...
Law of Chastity
So my girlfriend and I have been planning to get married in a few short months and were previously not living the law of chastity and just a couple weeks ago I confessed to my bishop and am now going thru the repentance process but today I found out that my girlfriend...
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