LDS power structure shuffle

[_The Nehor]

I thought the guy who's been an apostle longest automatically gets it.

Nope. Faust was quite a ways down the totem pole in terms of seniority.

[_Yoda]

It could be Richard G. Scott. He was one of the seven presidents in the First Quorum of the 70 before he was called as an apostle. And, health-wise, he's in good shape. He has done quite a bit of foreign travel that the other members of the 12 were too feeble to do.

[_beastie]

I assume they both kinder and gentler than Elder Packer. Which is more so out of these two?

That's a safe assumption, since everyone is kinder and gentler than Elder Packer.

Personally, I would find it far more entertaining if they did choose Packer.

[_Ray A]

I thought the guy who's been an apostle longest automatically gets it.

There have been FP counselors who were not even in the Twelve. The seniority only applies to the president of the Church, where the most senior apostle automatically becomes president. When GBH dies, Thomas Monson will become the president. If you want to know the seniority just view some old photos of the Twelve.

[_moksha]

I assume they both kinder and gentler than Elder Packer. Which is more so out of these two?

That's a safe assumption, since everyone is kinder and gentler than Elder Packer.

Personally, I would find it far more entertaining if they did choose Packer.

Furnishing outrageous statements or actions for Mormon Critics should not be a function of the First Presidency. These Elders are there to help furnish spiritual guidance for the Church.

[_Mercury]

I assume they both kinder and gentler than Elder Packer. Which is more so out of these two?

That's a safe assumption, since everyone is kinder and gentler than Elder Packer.

Personally, I would find it far more entertaining if they did choose Packer.

Furnishing outrageous statements or actions for Mormon Critics should not be a function of the First Presidency. These Elders are there to help furnish spiritual guidance for the Church.

Since when? Do you want to go down that road?

[_moksha]

Since when? Do you want to go down that road?

Would it be the road less traveled?

[_Tommy]

I, of course, know who's next. But it would be wrong for me to say. When a prophet passes on, the members of the First Presidency individually pray over who will fill the vacancy. The revelation comes and we individually write down the name of the next apostle. Then we hold a special meeting where we discuss the matter and read the names we've written prior on the paper. It has always been the case of a perfect match.

[_Trinity]

My bet's on Holland. I think he has the perfect age and temperament.

[_Mercury]

Since when? Do you want to go down that road?

Would it be the road less traveled?

Detractors have been a big focus of the first presidency. Hell, Joe himself would rail on and on about the fate of those who saw the fraud for what it is.