ZealouslyStriving

I already answered this days ago when asked the same thing.

Some gnawing feeling has always stopped me from watching Parks' videos when they started showing up on my YT feed. He just seemed... off. I could never bring myself to click on them.

Here is a short video with Ostler to get you started:

I was unaware that our manuals are scripture or that a statement by a church leader constitutes official, clearly established, and completely agreed upon doctrine. Again, in all your researching to debunk Mormonism, you should check out Blake Ostler's work (unless, of course, your real intention is to pigeonhole us and set up straw men 🤔)

I super appreciate you telling me what I believe. 😐

🤦🏻‍♂️ Again, my comments are being misrepresented. I was merely musing on the idea that some have that someone needs GA experience to become an Apostle- as the comment has been made that Elder Brown is too new to the 70 to become an Apostle. I was not saying that callings can just be some random dude that no one has ever interacted with. Of course they have to have some level of responsibility that puts them in touch with Church leaders- how else would anyone know them to make the recommendation for consideration???

Henry B. Eyring D. Todd Christofferson

I just read somewhere that that highest calling Pres. Oaks held in the Church prior to becoming an Apostle was 1st Counselor in a Stake Presidency. So much for needing experience as a GA first, eh?

Pres. Holland seems to be improving in health, so there is a good possibility.

He has had that far away look for years. I think he "sees" more than most of us do and gets caught up in his thoughts. I believe that may be a reason he has remained in the FP for so long.

You're right, I had a brain fart. With Oaks becoming President of the Church that makes Holland the actual President of the 12.

Elder Christofferson was a personal choice, but one I never would've put my money on. Fantastic choice. (BTW, I found the wording about Pres. Holland interesting. I was probably reading too much into it- but it almost sounded like "acting President" will no longer be what the non-senior Q12 President will be called.)

Announcement today at 1:00 MST!!!

It will be interesting to hear how he tries to spin it, for sure.

So... Apparently Troy Ables from "The Last Dispensation" YouTube channel has interviewed Ballard. Ballard claims he is being misunderstood and that he is talking about "middle-management" and not Church leaders. Video should drop soon.

Yep, slow here also.

I've heard in several places that the Sunday after the funeral is the traditional day for "the Meeting".

Well, Thomas Sowell is just a raci.... Oh, wait...

Speaking of "the Meeting"- there was speculation in my EQ that it wouldn't happen today because Elder Christofferson is not in SLC, but in Elko, NV to dedicate the Temple.

Why did God, in his omniscience, create a being He knew would rebel and complicate things?

There was a fire at a chapel in Australia last weekend.

What do you suggest the missionaries do that they aren't already doing?

3 weeks in a row now... ‘Remain steadfast’: Chapel blaze under investigation | Stuff https://share.google/ezaTKlOxaTD7dhTTU 🙁

The key... This is a publicity stunt to try and bring attention to a future film. Hopefully Angel Studios stays far away this time.

That seems to be the premise of Blake Ostler's theological musings. (Which is why I throw it out there when someone insists that we monolithically believe one certain way.)