Why does God allow people to die due to natural disasters?
Question Gramps, What does the Church say about those people who die because of natural disasters? And why does God allow this? N Answer N, Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe that our mortal life is not meant to be...
Does God punish us?
Question Gramps, Recently I have had a string of small trials that keep testing my patience and faith. At times, I have feelings that God might be punishing me for something I have done wrong or something I am not doing, but I am not sure what. Sometimes I...
Why does God expect faith without definite interaction or proof?
Question Gramps, Why does God expect faith on such a distant level, without definite interaction or proof? In every religion, faith is an absolute necessity for finding truth, which suggests that no one really has better reasoning. Even with the evidence,...
In Exodus 19:5, why did God pick out one particular people to be especially favored?
Question Gramps, In Exodus 19:5, why did God pick out one particular people to be especially favored above all other people? Brad Answer Brad, If you’ve ever asked these questions, you’re not alone. Generations have struggled to understand the...
Are Heavenly Father and Jesus both God?
Question Gramps, I’m confused about the Godhead. Heavenly Father is our God, but so is Jesus? Are they both God? Josh Answer Josh, One of the most distinctive teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is its doctrine of...
Why doesn’t God just make this world perfect?
Question Gramps, Why does God not make this world perfect? Owen Answer Owen, It is natural, even essential, to ask: “If God really created and designed this world, would He not have made it perfect? Why, then, do we experience natural...
Why did the Lord confound the language?
Question Gramps, Why did the Lord confound the language? Karen Answer Karen, The question of language in the afterlife is intricately bound to how language began. According to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, when Adam and Eve were...
Who are the Lord’s Anointed?
Question Gramps, Who are the Lord’s anointed? Jon Answer Jon, In ancient Israel, anointing was a tangible ritual. Priests and kings received a ceremonial outpouring of oil to set them apart for sacred service. Exodus records the instruction:...
