The genius of gerontocracy

[SoonerCoug]

I believe that gerontocracy is God's inspired model for two reasons:

1. Having leaders that have been in the public eye for so long that all of their major past sins come to light long before they can become prophet, and almost always before they become an apostle.

2. Having leaders so old that they can't get an erection even with viagra.

Do you think God learned his lesson from Joseph Smith and Brigham Young and their massive libido and decided to go with super senior citizens from then on?

I still can't believe how high functioning President Hinckley is. Both of my grandfathers lived well into their 90s, and they were incapacitated for the last several years. Hinckley is a machine.

Should the prophet be removed from office once he has severe dementia and can no longer function? (e.g. President Benson)

[SeattleUte]

Originally Posted by SoonerCoug

I believe that gerontocracy is God's inspired model for two reasons:

1. Having leaders that have been in the public eye for so long that all of their major past sins come to light long before they can become prophet, and almost always before they become an apostle.

2. Having leaders so old that they can't get an erection even with viagra.

Do you think God learned his lesson from Joseph Smith and Brigham Young and their massive libido and decided to go with super senior citizens from then on?

I still can't believe how high functioning President Hinckley is. Both of my grandfathers lived well into their 90s, and they were incapacitated for the last several years. Hinckley is a machine.

Should the prophet be removed from office once he has severe dementia and can no longer function? (e.g. President Benson)

You missed the most important virtue--people are more willing to following unquestioningly men who are older than them.

[il Padrino Ute]

Originally Posted by SeattleUte

You missed the most important virtue--people are more willing to following unquestioningly men who are older than them.

It's easier to choose to follow someone who is not going to be blown around in the winds of popular opinion, but stick to the task at hand - helping as many of those who desire to return to God.

[BlueK]

Originally Posted by SeattleUte

You missed the most important virtue--people are more willing to following unquestioningly men who are older than them.

yeah, how old was David Koresh? He was like 90, right?

[jay santos]

Originally Posted by grapevine

Given Hal's age and place in quorome and Jeff though senior is ten years younger it is unlikely Hal will be the prophet. May be president of Quorom of twelve though. We could have 3 university presidents in a row as prophet. Though since Jeff and Dieter are about the same age a chance Dieter could have brief term as prophet as well.

Hal? *busting up laughing*

[SoonerCoug]

Originally Posted by jay santos

Hal? *busting up laughing*

Hal is my dad's first cousin, and that's exactly what my parents call him!

[jay santos]

Originally Posted by SoonerCoug

Hal is my dad's first cousin, and that's exactly what my parents call him!

I didn't doubt grape, he just cracks me up. And I hadn't heard that before. I would have guessed Hank.

[SoonerCoug]

Originally Posted by jay santos

I didn't doubt grape, he just cracks me up. And I hadn't heard that before. I would have guessed Hank.

He cracks everyone up. I think there is a genius in grapevine that is just waiting to be discovered. Grape is a Church trivia maniac.