Understanding forgiveness
I suffered from rape/molestation as a child and was told by my mother that "that’s the way guys are." My mother wasn’t mentally capable of helping me as her abuse was suppressed as well. I spoke to my grandmother and she told me that my grandfather used to beat and...
Can Satan mimic peace?
I once heard that Satan cannot present himself in the form of a Dove (because the Dove is the symbol of peace/spirit). I was wondering if he could/couldn't also mimic peace? If I remember correctly it is because Satan is so wrapped up in chaos that he couldn't so much...
Tattoos and sports injuries
I have heard that we shouldn't get tattoos because our body's are temples and we should defile our temple. Could playing a sport where serious injury is very likely result in "defiling" our temple? I played football in high school and tore my knee to shreds. Its never...
Why is it okay to have an abortion due to rape or incest?
Question Dear Gramps, I was wondering, why does the Church say it is okay to abort a child that is the 'product', if I may, of rape or incest? Isn't that baby still a human, with every right to life that we do? I ask this for a better understanding, not to try...
Lifespan of Mankind
I read somewhere that since Moses died at 120 years of age that is the longest anyone can live. Is there any scriptural or writings of general authorities that would substantiate this? Charles _______________ Charles, In relation to Moses death, there is no scriptural...
Baptizing for the Dead
Why do Mormons take 1 Corinthians 15:29 literally when two verses later in verse 31 Paul shows that he is obviously speaking metaphorically when he speaks of death? He says "I die daily". So was Paul literally dying daily? Of course he wasn't. I believe Paul was...
Resignation/Name Removal
Why does the LDS church make resignation and name removal such a difficult and time consuming process? The church didn't make conversion, baptism and confirmation so laborious. Jules ________________ Hello Jules, The ability members have to remove their name from the...
Is there salvation after death for an unbeliever?
Question Gramps, How can Mormons believe that someone who dies as an unbeliever has a second chance to repent and believe in light of Hebrews 9:27. "And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgement" It doesn't say after we die we...
Difficult in Receiving Revelation
Dear Gramps, I was reading in church history how difficult it was for President Spencer W. Kimball to get the 1978 revelation on the priesthood. He spent months in the upper rooms of the Salt Lake Temple, pondering and praying upon the matter before he felt he had an...
Being Offended
We had a lesson in Relief Society about the Word of Wisdom. One sister made a comment that if you keep the word of wisdom you will avoid disease. To me, sitting there in my power chair with multiple sclerosis, that was a very uncomfortable moment. I have to go back,...
Why teach the gospel in Spirit Prison?
Question Gramps, Why teach gospel in spirit prison? Everyone was taught the gospel in pre-earth life so they already know it and memory will return after death. Dan Answer Dan, Although, our spirits were taught the gospel as spirits with our...
Husband’s permission for baptism
Dear Gramps, I first came across the Book of Mormon 3 months ago and it has completely changed my life. I have a strong testimony and believe the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints to be the one true church. My husband however, is completely opposed to my...
Why aren’t talks by General Authorities incorporated into the scriptures?
Question Gramps, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints professes to be a church that continues to receive inspiration and revelation from the Lord. It is perhaps one of the primary premises for the argument of a restored church. With that said, why...
Abusive Father
My father is older and nearing the time that he will probably soon die. He never really learned the gospel but was actually baptised and even went to the temple. As I have been taking care of him, I have had the missionaries visit him but have now learned sins that he...
When did the Word of Wisdom become a commandment?
Question Gramps, In the Word of Wisdom the 2nd verse states that it was given not by way of commandment. When did that change to a commandment? Daniel Answer Dear Daniel, In 1933 the General Handbook of instruction listed living the Word of Wisdom as a...
Missionary Work
Gramps, I have a boyfriend who is considering going on a mission soon. I am afraid a great deal about what is going to happen but the most bothersome thing about it is what if he changes? What's the probability of him completely changing and falling for another woman...
Jesus Christ
All of the prophets, including the Old Testament prophets, according to Jacob in the Book of Mormon testified of Christ. How come only the Book of Mormon prophets were given His name? Was it because they would not have crucified Him? Thank you. T-Rex _________________...
The Telestial Kingdom
Dear Gramps, I've heard it said in the Church that those men and women who live together without marriage are living a "Telestial" law. Does this mean that in the final resurrection, those men and women who inherit the Telestial kingdom will be able to co-habitate...
Book of Joseph
Joseph Smith has translated the Book of Joseph of Egypt. Why has it not been published? Dan ________________ Dear Dan, You start with a strong assertion that the "Book of Joseph" was translated. If such is the case, I will be greatly edified if you sent me your...
Is the story of Joseph Smith’s last dream true?
Question Gramps, I've recently read about the last dream of Joseph Smith and I found it amazing. Nevertheless, I wonder if it really was true. Is there any document or study that supports such a story about that vision? Please, I really admire Joseph's life and...
Messiah ben Joseph
Who is or what role does Messiah ben Joseph play in the last days? Thank you. Tom _______________ Tom, Messiah ben Joseph is part of the Jewish tradition. I will try to summarize it but if really want more details you would need to ask someone more expert in such...
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