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Probably - but Eyring being in the wheelchair I think makes it less likely.

By that logic he'd choose Holland (unlikely given his health) and they would have chosen Ballard a few years back. Being next in line has never been any indication of a First Presidency calling.

I don't it's an issue of different understanding or even any disagreement. I simply think that Pres Nelson, Oaks, Bednar, and possibly others take a more legalistic and literal approach. The "Mormon" usage is just one example. Elder Uchtdorf and others are the more gentle, subjective gospel teachers. Nothing wrong with that and this is evidenced by member comments & response to both groups. I simply don't see Oaks selecting counselors that don't match his perspective. I still think Eyring & Bednar unless Pres Eyring age/health play a factor.

Elder Holland is just unlikely with his declining health. He may eventually become prophet without ever serving in the FP. Elder Uchtdorf is unlikely I think for the same reason he wasn't retained by Pres Nelson. Different philosophies on the gospel. Eyring may stay but Bednar will almost certainly be prophet one day and is healthier and more philosophically alligned with Pres Oaks. I think he's almost certain. I'm thinking Gérald Caussé for Apostle.

Any thoughts on the next First Presidency since Conference is upon us? I'm thinking Pres Eyring may get to rest now. And Elder Holland isn't well and will likely remain the new Elder Ballard. I'm expecting Bednar and possibly Andersen or Rasband.

A good percentage of donations appear to be from Church members. Just another reason I love this Church.

That would have been 1890. Interesting.

"Christ says no man knoweth the day or the hour when the Son of Man cometh (Matt 24:36). …Did Christ speak this as a general principle throughout all generations? Oh no, he spoke in the present tense. No man that was then living upon the footstool of God knew the day or the hour. But he did not say that there was no man throughout all generations that should not know the day or the hour. No for this would be in flat contradiction with other scripture for the prophet (Amos 3:7) says that God will do nothing but what he will reveal unto his Servants the prophets." Joseph Smith Date: 6 April 1843 Source: James Burgess Notebook. The Words of Joseph Smith: Page 180

1886 Revelation - Church Catalog The LDS Church has officially acknowledged the 1886 revelation to President John Taylor instructing the continuation of plural marriage by providing it in President Taylor's own handwriting. While this changes nothing in Church teachings on polygamy this is very significant. The Church has at times denied its existence, called it bogus, and while never presented for acceptance this marks a reversal of position on its historical existence.