Church Toughens Stand Against 'Improper' Proxy Name Submissions

[Scott Lloyd]

This procedure hinders the submiter.I am refering to the name submitted.That,in my opinion,is where the emphasis needs to be.

If I ,as a fully authorized member submit the name,Simon Weisenthal,either by accident(?) or intention,that name should be flagged immediately as on a "no fly" list. Not that such a name would be permanently blocked(there may be such a person born in 1735 that is a direct relative of a current member) ,but there would be a much more detailed inquiry instituted. Is such a procedure currently in place?

I'm not well enough acquainted with New FamilySearch to know what mechanisms there are to prevent fraud, which is what you are talking about here.

[Calm]

http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/62065/First-Presidency-letter-Names-submitted-for-temple-ordinances.html

The following letter from the First Presidency was mailed to priesthood leaders Feb. 29, 2012, with directions that it is to be read to members during sacrament meeting.

Dear Brothers and Sisters:

We would like to reiterate the policies first stated in 1995 concerning the submission of names for proxy temple ordinances:

Our preeminent obligation is to seek out and identify our own ancestors. Those whose names are submitted for proxy temple ordinances should be related to the submitter.

Without exception, Church members must not submit for proxy temple ordinances any names from unauthorized groups, such as celebrities and Jewish Holocaust victims. If members do so, they may forfeit their New FamilySearch privileges. Other corrective action may also be taken.

Members are encouraged to participate in FamilySearch indexing which is vital to family history and temple work.

Bishops are asked to post this letter on their meetinghouse bulletin boards. Church members may seek the assistance of the family history consultants in their area for additional information, if needed. Name submission policies are also clearly stated onNew.FamilySearch.org.

We appreciate the faithful adherence to these policies by all members of the Church.

Sincerely yours,

also

http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/62066/Family-history---Church-asks-members-to-understand-policies.html