Consideration for Circumstances Surrounding Sin
I'm not an active member of the Church, but I must say I really enjoy your website. Pardon the vague/abstract nature of my question, but do you think that when He judges us. Heavenly Father takes into consideration extenuating circumstances when it comes to sin that a...
Will you be my Gramps?
Question Gramps, I am not married. All my relatives are dead. I am alone. I have no roots nor branches. Will you be my grandpa? Anonymous Answer Dear Friend, I am honored and humbled that you would have me as your grandpa. I have been an online...
Does the Earth Have Agency?
Does the earth exercise agency, or does the earth have a mission that it has been fulfilling? Ramona _______________________ Dear Ramona, The earth has indeed been faithful in fulfilling its assigned mission. The revelation known as The Olive Leaf (D&C 88) gives...
Resurrection
When we are resurrected, what will be our age? If I died old will I be brought back at that age or younger like in the prime of life? Will physical defects such as a deformity be done away with? Thank you. Jim ____________________ Jim, This is a great question. Let's...
What is the Mormon position on the Quran?
Question Dear Gramps, What would be the Latter-day Saint explanation for the Muslim holy book Quran, and the visions that their prophet Muhammad claimed to have had? Robert Answer Dear Robert, Officially, there is no Church position on Muhammad or...
Enoch and His City
First of all thanks Gramps for such an informative site. May we all shoot for that goal. But my question is in regard to the return of Enoch and his city to the New Jerusalem where it says that we will cry on their shoulders and they on ours. What do you think the...
Is there historical evidence of the Exodus?
Question Dear Gramps, I just became aware of the fact that the story of the Exodus is seriously doubted by archeologists and scholars. In fact, my understanding is that modern day archeologists believe that the Jewish people came from Canaan and not from Egypt....
Sacrament Tablecloths
Why do the sacrament tablecloths need to be nontransparent? Edson __________________ Dear Edson, (vol. 2, 20.4.2): "Sacrament tablecloths should be white, nontransparent, clean, and pressed. Sacrament trays should be kept clean." Strictly speaking, the cloth is not...
Is it possible that we have lived a past life?
Question Dear Gramps, Also, I have wondered about our progression before we are born. We have lived forever as I understand it. What have we been doing all that time? Do you think we may have been living other lives on other planets or other Earths? Or perhaps...
Father in Heaven’s Obedience
Do you have any references to support the idea that our Father in Heaven has to obey "laws of physics" even when performing miracles? Barney _____________________ Dear Barney, I have written elsewhere on my belief that physical laws match the kingdom associated...
Why do children become afflicted with cancers and other diseases?
Question Dear Gramps, One of my friend asked me this question. Could you please help me to answer? Thank you. Why do young children get ill with cancers or other illnesses? Why are children born with birth defects? You can't say it is because they are not...
What can you tell us about the morning of the first resurrection?
Question Gramps, What a great website to stumble upon! Thanks for sharing insight in such an appropriate way. My question is about the morning of the first resurrection. What can you tell us about this? Thanks so much! Elizabeth Answer Elizabeth,...
Why Can’t We Pay for our Own Sins?
Gramps, In Alma 34:11, we read "Now there is not any man that can sacrifice his own blood which will atone for the sins of another. Now, if a man murdereth, behold will our law, which is just, take the life of his brother? I say unto you, Nay." Is this only in...
Difficulty Paying Tithing
I have to pay a large sum which is means tested every month, by court order. This is non negotiable. Until that is cleared every penny I have over basic subsistence , rent and utilities are counted as disposable income which I have to use towards repayment of the...
Nephites and Lamanites
In 4 Nephi the Lamanites and Nephites seem to be as one. I assume they intermarried. So when they became wicked and became ites again was that in name only or were the ites sifted out by blood lines. Karen _____________________ Dear Karen, The answer to your question...
Is it true that everything happens for a reason?
Question Gramps, I hear everyone in the world say that everything happens for a reason. Does it? I always felt that we have our free agency and make choices and except those consequences whether they be good or bad. I am puzzled with what I hear about happening...
Ether 12:27
The scripture, Ether 12:27, is actually one of my favorite scriptures in the Book of Mormon. We are provided great insight as the Lord teaches us more about his love -- the fruit of the tree of life. What does Ether 12:27 mean? Heather _______________ Heather, In...
Is God a god of mercy or vengeance?
Question Gramps,, We were learning about the attributes of God in Gospel Principles and loving, mercy, omnipotence all mentioned. I mentioned vengeance and was told that God was not vengeful. So I asked if God was not vengeful how does he kill every man woman...
Mark 9:40-48, JST
The Joseph Smith Translation of Mark 9:40-48 has our Lord describing the high price which sometimes must be paid for salvation. In extreme circumstances, it is better to lose limbs and even precious sight in order to spare a life. Could you please give me your...
How do Priesthood holders exercise the keys of the Priesthood?
Question Dear Gramps, Could you please provide specific examples as to how holders of that priesthood in this day and age might exercise each of these three specific keys? Also, what limitations on these keys are placed upon those who hold specific offices in...
Priesthood Authority and Casting out Evil Spirits
In Jesus' day, it seemed common for demons or evil spirits to take possession of mortal bodies; and be cast out by priesthood authority. Such incidents seem less prevalent currently; and Church leaders do not refer to such in talks, etc. Seizures, etc., all seem to be...
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