CMZ Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 6 hours ago, Marginal Gains said: You said: “Probably given the sealing power. May have stake conference assignments. Assignments to speak in general conference from time to time. Possibly more.“ What do you mean by “the sealing power” and why do you think he doesn’t already have it? To my knowledge someone is given the sealing power when they become a Seventy (at least at the general level) and not by becoming the secretary to the First Presidency.
Marginal Gains Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, CMZ said: To my knowledge someone is given the sealing power when they become a Seventy (at least at the general level) and not by becoming the secretary to the First Presidency. CFR And I repeat, what ‘sealing power’ are you talking about? Edited May 21, 2018 by Marginal Gains
rongo Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 43 minutes ago, Marginal Gains said: CFR I don't know that that can be proven with documentation. I also think that ordained General Authority Seventies are given the authority to perform sealings in temples. And I repeat, what ‘sealing power’ are you talking about? See above. The authority to perform sealings in temples.
CMZ Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 9 hours ago, Marginal Gains said: CFR And I repeat, what ‘sealing power’ are you talking about? I didn't think that term was very much in question on this board, whether one believes it to be a real power or not. But here is one reference to the General Authority Seventies being given it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seventy_(LDS_Church)#Sealing_power Where the Wikipedia article gets its information from I am not sure. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?
Calm Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 (edited) https://www.lds.org/prophets-and-apostles/the-unfolding-role-of-the-seventy-time-line?lang=eng https://www.lds.org/manual/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-fielding-smith/chapter-17-sealing-power-and-temple-blessings?lang=eng You can provide the quotes if he demands them. Edited May 22, 2018 by Calm 2
CMZ Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Calm said: https://www.lds.org/prophets-and-apostles/the-unfolding-role-of-the-seventy-time-line?lang=eng https://www.lds.org/manual/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-fielding-smith/chapter-17-sealing-power-and-temple-blessings?lang=eng You can provide the quotes if he demands them. Yep. Edited May 22, 2018 by CMZ
Marginal Gains Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 3 hours ago, CMZ said: I didn't think that term was very much in question on this board, whether one believes it to be a real power or not. But here is one reference to the General Authority Seventies being given it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seventy_(LDS_Church)#Sealing_power Where the Wikipedia article gets its information from I am not sure. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller? Elder Hales was already a temple sealer. https://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/brook-p-hales-called-general-authority-seventy
CMZ Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 8 hours ago, Marginal Gains said: Elder Hales was already a temple sealer. https://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/brook-p-hales-called-general-authority-seventy Excellent. That means he had power to perform authorized sealing ordinances in that particular temple. Now he will have less restrictions on it.
Marginal Gains Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 1 hour ago, CMZ said: Excellent. That means he had power to perform authorized sealing ordinances in that particular temple. Now he will have less restrictions on it. Temple sealers are restricted to one temple?
Marginal Gains Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 I wonder if there is any connection beyween Elder Hales’ promotion and the removal of his one conference job...
rongo Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 14 minutes ago, Marginal Gains said: Temple sealers are restricted to one temple? Non-General Authority sealers' authority is limited to their temple. They may obtain permission to perform a sealing in other temples for descendants or close family, I believe. My understanding is that General Authorities may perform sealings in any temple. 1
Marginal Gains Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 1 hour ago, rongo said: Non-General Authority sealers' authority is limited to their temple. They may obtain permission to perform a sealing in other temples for descendants or close family, I believe. My understanding is that General Authorities may perform sealings in any temple. Well that definitely justifies the stipend he’ll now be drawing.
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