former posts today:
http://templestudy.com/2008/02/26/mentally-stoning-the-living-prophets/
When did quoting scripture and the brethren become taboo in the Church?
former posts today:
http://templestudy.com/2008/02/26/mentally-stoning-the-living-prophets/
When did quoting scripture and the brethren become taboo in the Church?
They became taboo when their words started seriously conflicting with cherished social, political, and personal beliefs.
I never really thought I would see the day when quoting scripture would arouse anger among fellow LDS, but I’m hoping that this phenomenon is limited only to the strange world of online interactions. I’ve yet to have anyone get ticked at me for quoting Bruce R. McConkie or Boyd K. Packer, but that day is soon to come.
If something unexpected were to happen, say, to President Monson, and President Packer became the prophet, I guarantee you there will be a mass exodus among certain segments of church strata. For some reason, the man is hated by those who style themselves as “enlightened”. I think it’s because these people view him as a patriarchal throwback to the 50’s, an anachronism in a more open, tolerant world. (So they assume).
I don’t like to be negative, but this is my feeling on the matter. I really think we are entering into choppy waters ahead, both temporally and spiritually, and as individuals in an uncertain world and as Latter Day Saints.
Remember the story of the 10 virgins. It will be only half of members of the church who are ready for the Savior’s coming. Things are spiraling downward already. I believe we will soon see a mass apostacy and/or excommunication of many LDS members. The tares have to slowly be removed.