May 5, 2014 | Miscellaneous
Question Gramps, Why do so many Mormons have trampolines? There are a lot of Mormons in my hometown and it’s something I’ve always wondered about. I’ve been told two totally different theories. One, jumping on a trampoline is just good clean fun, and because...
Apr 15, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Brigham Young
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...
Aug 24, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History
Question There is a story in History of Joseph Smith about David Whitmer’s fields being mysteriously plowed and sown by three men. Is it possible that these three men were the three Nephites? Rosanne Answer Dear Rosanne, The story in Church...
Mar 29, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Miscellaneous
Question Gramps, In “Miracle of Forgiveness” a story of an early church member riding on horseback to church encounters an individual who meets the description of Cain the son of Adam and Bigfoot. Can you shed any light or thoughts on this? Thanks in...
Mar 29, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Brigham Young, Church History
Question Gramps, Can you explain the Adam-God doctrine? Don Answer Don, I can certainly explain that it is not official LDS Doctrine. There is no clear scriptural precedent for the typical understanding of Brigham Young’s comments. Did he...
Jul 5, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History
Question Gramps, Is the White Horse Prophecy a valid and true prophecy or is it false? John Answer Dear John, In short, it is false. There are many prophecies attributed to Joseph Smith that were written from memory, many after he was martyred. Most all of...
Jan 5, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Afterlife
Gramps, A newly returned missionary said that his mission presisdent told him that there was no place in the scriptures or Church doctrine that said one couldn’t progress from on kingdom to another. It was always my understanding that whatever kingdom you went...
Dec 8, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Family Roots, Premortal Life
Gramps , I have heard many conflicting stories,but have yet to receive any documentation from the QOTTA on the subject of the state of rightousness of the decendants of Cain while in the Pre-existance. I am of mixed race (Black/White) and my wife is Black. My...
Jul 12, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Word of Wisdom
Dear Gramps, Could the use of decaf coffee and herb tea be in violation of the Word of Wisdom? But what about sodas, and herbal teas? I would like quotes from the presidency or the elders, please. Thank you, Dianne Dear Dianne, We have the Word of Wisdom and the word...
Aug 16, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Pearl of Great Price
Question Dear Gramps, A very dear friend of mine, told me a story that she believes to be fact. The story goes like this. The (older version) of The Pearl of Great Price told about nine foot tall giants that lived on our moon. When the astronauts went to the...
