07-31-2007, 09:52 PM | #31 | |
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Our GAs now focus almost exclusively upon administration of a huge bureaucracy and administration of finances. They also give a lot of talks.
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07-31-2007, 10:09 PM | #32 | |
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07-31-2007, 10:12 PM | #33 | |
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I would not wish for the Q12 of Joseph Smith's time. Recall the attrition rate.
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07-31-2007, 10:14 PM | #34 | |
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Administrators administer by the number. CES learn the bureaucratic way of survival. This doesn't mean we can't receive good from them, but we lack ethnic diversity, educational diversity and theological diversity in the current administration. I imagine it will eventually work itself out, as all things are for but a season. And in the twentieth century when the Church struggled financially, I wager people wished better managers had existed. Now nobody questions the financial management. Indy and Tex are important voices, because they remind of us how many feel. Many are comfortable relying upon the leadership, believing they are better informed and possess the authority. I agree they possess the authority, though I do not agree they are always better informed. Having the mantle doesn't always replace the expertise you lack. It can help compensate, but it doesn't replace preparation and training.
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What I object to is the gross mischaracterizations I see about our church, its leaders and especially the outright disrespectful tone taken towards members of the 12 and the First Presidency. Not only are these comments often unfair and baseless, but they also don't do the person making them any favors if they want to be taken seriously. Last edited by Indy Coug; 07-31-2007 at 10:56 PM. |
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07-31-2007, 10:58 PM | #37 | |
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EDIT: In addition, I'm grateful that there are guys like Arch, etc. around for a similar reason. Reminds me that no matter where you go, there are guys willing to take baseless shots at leadership.
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My observations are empirical, and seem to be supported by others. Whether they are accurate will be borne out later. No I don't worship the men, even if I acknowledge their authority. They are not my heroes. They are mostly good men doing a hard job, but that doesn't mean more diversity and more breadth in experience wouldn't benefit us all.
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