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MikeWaters · 08-13-2007, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jay santos

This seems to be an odd Utah vs mission field comparison. My only connections with the brethren are generally through the same venues that mission field members have.

A good clue as to the FP members are the last three guys to speak in GC priesthood session. Apostles speak once per GC. FP members conduct GC sessions and speak 3-4 times.

If you are an adult member of the church and can't list the entire quorum of 12 and FP, you're not really an active, particpating member in my book.

many of the YM in my ward wouldn't know what book of scripture Mosiah, Hebews, or 2nd Kings is in. I know they don't know, because I have asked them.

To many people the church is something that they grew up with, that has value, but the larger aspect of it is irrelevant. In other words, their ward could be a community congregation and that would serve them just as well as far as they are concerned. There are many people for whom the world is a very small place. My asst. scoutmaster just recently went on a plane for the first time, and visited Utah, which was by far the longest trip he had ever made in his life. His family had a fire in their kitchen 20 years ago, and the scorches are still on the wall. To give you an idea.

The idea of ward-hopping and moving every 4 years for school/jobs is very foreign.

MikeWaters · 08-13-2007, 04:38 PM

I had several scriptures in a lesson, and as I asked them to look them up I would ask "what book is it in ? (NT, OT, BoM, PoGP, D&C)."

One of the scriptures was D&C 21. I asked one of the deacons (whose parents speak english as a 2nd language) which book that was in.

"What book is D&C 21 in?"

"The New Testament?"

"No, it is in D&C, Doctrine and Covenants."

With the priests hooting, I don't think he will forget that one again.

Indy Coug · 08-13-2007, 04:41 PM

Most of the YM in my branch are like that, but mostly because they've only been in the church less than 24 months. We do have a good seminary program so a few of them are catching on now.

ute4ever · 08-13-2007, 04:41 PM

Before President Hunter became president of the church, he had never been a member of the FP. When President Benson passed, Hunter was the President of the Q12, with two of his junior apostles in the FP.

I don't foresee President Packer having an attack of pride if he is "passed over again." His position is a very important one and I suspect the apostles unanimously feel he is where is by divine providence.

ute4ever · 10-06-2007, 06:22 PM

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Oaks or Eyring. Those are the two who President Hinckley has most frequently asked to travel with him, when not being accompanied by Monson and/or Faust.

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I don't foresee President Packer having an attack of pride if he is "passed over again." His position is a very important one and I suspect the apostles unanimously feel he is where is by divine providence.

Let the record show that I am the most inspired, humble, and diligent seeker of Christ in this forum.

il Padrino Ute · 10-06-2007, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jay santos

If you are an adult member of the church and can't list the entire quorum of 12 and FP, you're not really an active, particpating member in my book.

This is a very condescending statement and one that won't help dispel any belief that Utah County Mormons think they are better Mormons than the rest of us.

SteelBlue · 10-06-2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jay santos

If you are an adult member of the church and can't list the entire quorum of 12 and FP, you're not really an active, particpating member in my book.

Yeah, because that's what's important. You're the last guy I'd have expected to type something like that.

marsupial · 10-06-2007, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jay santos

If you are an adult member of the church and can't list the entire quorum of 12 and FP, you're not really an active, particpating member in my book.

Danimal makes fun of me because I can't tell any of them apart. They're all old white guys and they all look the same to me.

Eyring is an exception as are Bednar and Uchtdorf. They're younger and more recognizable to me.

I could name quite a few off the top of my head, but I don't think I could come up with all 12 out of thin air. Call me inactive. I don't care. I don't remember all my state capitals either. I guess I'm un-American too.

08-13-2007, 04:38 PM	#72
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	I had several scriptures in a lesson, and as I asked them to look them up I would ask "what book is it in ? (NT, OT, BoM, PoGP, D&C)." One of the scriptures was D&C 21. I asked one of the deacons (whose parents speak english as a 2nd language) which book that was in. "What book is D&C 21 in?" "The New Testament?" "No, it is in D&C, Doctrine and Covenants." With the priests hooting, I don't think he will forget that one again.

08-13-2007, 04:41 PM	#73
Indy Coug Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Between Iraq and a hard place Posts: 7,569	Most of the YM in my branch are like that, but mostly because they've only been in the church less than 24 months. We do have a good seminary program so a few of them are catching on now.

08-13-2007, 04:41 PM	#74
ute4ever I must not tell lies Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,103	Before President Hunter became president of the church, he had never been a member of the FP. When President Benson passed, Hunter was the President of the Q12, with two of his junior apostles in the FP. I don't foresee President Packer having an attack of pride if he is "passed over again." His position is a very important one and I suspect the apostles unanimously feel he is where is by divine providence.