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Church Leaders and Initials

The Church has given no public, official guidelines on the use of middle initials in the names of general leaders, so it appears that this is a more informal tradition. Why, then, do we have this tradition? Perhaps it’s simply a way to show esteem for our leaders. | wasmormon.org

When referring to church leaders, the church is sure to always use an initial to ensure the leader’s full name is used. For example, the church will never refer to Gordon Hinckley, but always Gordon B. Hinckley. They will never reference Russell Nelson, but Russell M. Nelson. This presumably is in order to give the …

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"The church doesn't seek apologies, and we don't give them." Elder Dallin H Oaks, LDS First Presidency | wasmormon.org — "The church doesn't seek apologies, and we don't give them." Elder Dallin H Oaks, LDS First Presidency

"The history of the church is not to seek apologies or to give them. We sometimes look back on issues and say, 'Maybe that was counterproductive for what we wish to achieve,' but we look forward and not backward." Elder Dallin H Oaks, LDS First Presidency | wasmormon.org — "The history of the church is not to seek apologies or to give them. We sometimes look back on issues and say, 'Maybe that was counterproductive for what we wish to achieve,' but we look forward and not backward." Elder Dallin H Oaks, LDS First Presidency

"I’m not aware that the word ‘apology’ appears anywhere in the scriptures — Bible or Book of Mormon. The word ‘apology’ contains a lot of connotations in it, and a lot of significance." - Elder Dallin H Oaks, LDS First Presidency | wasmormon.org — "I’m not aware that the word ‘apology’ appears anywhere in the scriptures — Bible or Book of Mormon. The word ‘apology’ contains a lot of connotations in it, and a lot of significance." - Elder Dallin H Oaks, LDS First Presidency

"The Lord will never permit me or any other man who stands as President of this Church to lead you astray. It is not in the programme. It is not in the mind of God. If I were to attempt that, the Lord would remove me out of my place, and so He will any other man who attempts to lead the children of men astray from the oracles of God and from their duty." Official Declaration 1, Excerpts from three addresses by President Wilford Woodruff regarding the Manifesto | wasmormon.org — "The Lord will never permit me or any other man who stands as President of this Church to lead you astray. It is not in the programme. It is not in the mind of God. If I were to attempt that, the Lord would remove me out of my place, and so He will any other man who attempts to lead the children of men astray from the oracles of God and from their duty." Official Declaration 1, Excerpts from three addresses by President Wilford Woodruff regarding the Manifesto

"You will never come to know and understand the truths of God by studying the errors of man. Nor has God appointed you, me, or anyone to be an ongoing arbiter of error in His leaders, scrutinizing every word or act of apostles and prophets to make sure they fit within our current understanding of correctness." - Elder Kyle S McKay: Lawyer, Seventy and Executive Director of the Church History Department | wasmormon.org — "You will never come to know and understand the truths of God by studying the errors of man. Nor has God appointed you, me, or anyone to be an ongoing arbiter of error in His leaders, scrutinizing every word or act of apostles and prophets to make sure they fit within our current understanding of correctness." - Elder Kyle S McKay: Lawyer, Seventy and Executive Director of the Church History Department

"So, what do we do with error? You can’t hide or hide from the humanness of humans. But it is equally unproductive to seek out error and wallow in it by making it an emphasis of study." - Elder Kyle S McKay: Lawyer, Seventy and Executive Director of the Church History Department | wasmormon.org — "So, what do we do with error? You can’t hide or hide from the humanness of humans. But it is equally unproductive to seek out error and wallow in it by making it an emphasis of study." - Elder Kyle S McKay: Lawyer, Seventy and Executive Director of the Church History Department

"What about you? If the truthfulness of this Church or the truthfulness of or your beliefs were judged by your errors, would anyone ever believe what you believe? Would there have been fewer mistakes, fewer messes, if God had only restored His Church and gospel through you?" - Elder Kyle S McKay: Lawyer, Seventy and Executive Director of the Church History Department | wasmormon.org — "What about you? If the truthfulness of this Church or the truthfulness of or your beliefs were judged by your errors, would anyone ever believe what you believe? Would there have been fewer mistakes, fewer messes, if God had only restored His Church and gospel through you?" - Elder Kyle S McKay: Lawyer, Seventy and Executive Director of the Church History Department

Mormon Church vs Tim Ballard: Cancelling Ballard

“Several weeks ago, an OUR employee who accompanied Tim on an undercover operation filed a sexual harassment complaint against him with OUR’s HR department,” the letter, which was sent this summer to donors to anti-trafficking causes, reads. “This resulted in an extensive internal investigation into Tim and his individual operational tactics and led to more women speaking up as part of the investigation process. “It was ultimately revealed through disturbingly specific and parallel accounts, that Tim has been deceitfully and extensively grooming and manipulating multiple women for the past few years with the ultimate intent of coercing them to participate in sexual acts with him, under the premise of going where it takes and doing ‘whatever it takes’ to save a child.” - Operation Underground Railroad (OUR) Statement regarding Tim Ballard | wasmormon.org

Tim Ballard, the founder of Operation Underground Railroad (OUR), an organization focused on combatting human trafficking, has garnered recent media attention, particularly concerning his association with the Mormon church of which he is a member. During fundraising efforts for the organization, he was known to suggest endorsements from church leaders, including a senior church leader …

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“It has been alleged that an unnamed LDS church spokesperson issued a statement about me through a tabloid that is often hostile to people of faith. Further, my church has not publicly verified its authenticity. We are also highly suspicious about the timing of such a statement given its close proximity to Mitt Romney’s announcement that he is retiring, and my own public comments that I am prayerfully considering running for public office. The LDS church does not engage in political activity.” - Tim Ballard Issues Statement Affirming Commitment to the Church | wasmormon.org — Tim Ballard Issues Statement Affirming Commitment to the Church

“Evil pedophiles will stop at nothing, and they have allies in government, in the media, in big corporations, and even in public institutions. They continue to lie about and attempt to destroy my good name…and they will never stop. I want everyone to know that I and our vast army of supporters will likewise never stop. We will keep fighting for the vulnerable all over the globe, and we know that the truth will always prevail.” - Tim Ballard Issues Statement Affirming Commitment to the Church | wasmormon.org — Tim Ballard Issues Statement Affirming Commitment to the Church

"President Ballard and Tim Ballard (no relation) established a friendship a number of years ago. That friendship was built on a shared interest in looking after God’s children wherever they are and without regard to their circumstance. However, that relationship is in the past. For many months, President Ballard has had no contact with the founder of Operation Underground Railroad (OUR). The nature of that relationship was always in support of vulnerable children being abused, trafficked, and otherwise neglected. Once it became clear Tim Ballard had betrayed their friendship, through the unauthorized use of President Ballard’s name for Tim Ballard’s personal advantage and activity regarded as morally unacceptable, President Ballard withdrew his association. President Ballard never authorized his name, or the name of the Church, to be used for Tim’s personal or financial interests. In addition, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints never endorsed, supported or represented OUR, Tim Ballard or any projects associated with them. President Ballard loves children, all over the world. It has been his mission and life’s work to look after them, care for them, and point them to their Savior." - LDS Church Statement regarding Tim Ballard - Deseret News | wasmormon.org — LDS Church Statement regarding Tim Ballard - Deseret News

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Emma Was a Mormon, an Ex-Mormon Profile Spotlight

Emma didn’t feel right or safe at church. She struggled with the dissonance until she stumbled on ex-Mormon creators and community and knew she’d finally found her people! I was born into the church. I left the church in 2020, after taking a hiatus from church for about a year. I decided I didn’t want …

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Mormon Apostles, Muskets, and The LGBTQ Community

"My Brethren have made the case for the metaphor of musket fire, which I have endorsed yet again today." - Elder Jeffrey R Holland, 2021 | wasmormon.org

We have not one, but three recent senior leaders and Apostles of the church endorsing this imagery (and metaphor) of defending the faith (or the church and its policies) with musket fire. A musket is a gun, and as the story goes, some pioneer Mormon builders once needed to defend themselves (not as much defending …

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Madison Was a Mormon, an Ex-Mormon Profile Spotlight

Madison found she always had questions, but was forced to them off. She told herself, that she’d “figure it out later.” She did figure it out eventually through her experiences in the church and the temple to know that the church is not true. She felt connected to diety and felt confirmation that she was …

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“Wendy, you won’t believe what has been happening for two hours. The Lord has given me detailed instruction about a process I am to follow.” President Russell M. Nelson. A story relayed by Nelson’s wife, as told by Neil Andersen on Facebook in 2018 | wasmormon.org — “Wendy, you won’t believe what has been happening for two hours. The Lord has given me detailed instruction about a process I am to follow.” President Russell M. Nelson. A story relayed by Nelson’s wife, as told by Neil Andersen on Facebook in 2018

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Does President Nelson Talk With God? Do Any Church Leaders?

"Wendy, you won’t believe what has been happening for two hours. The Lord has given me detailed instruction about a process I am to follow." LDS Church President Russell M Nelson, 2018 | wasmormon.org

Russell M. Nelson would have us believe he is in direct conversation with Jesus and with God the Father. Neil Anderson recounts a story from Wendy Nelson (Russell M. Nelson’s second wife) on his Facebook page which details Russell M. Nelson’s frequent practice of receiving revelation. It’s so frequent that he keeps a lined yellow …

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"I am happy not to be controlled or influenced by the church. Not happy that my wife chose the church over me." - Evert | "I was a Mormon" https://wasmormon.org/profile/evert/

"I submitted my resignation the next day. So now I am Mormon with no church. A soon to be ex-wife who broke her Covenants she agreed to at the Alter of God when we were sealed for Time and All Eternity. 4 Kids, 28 1/2 years married, 32+ years together. She still believes, so I am the bad guy for not folding like a cheap sheet of paper. All my dreams gone." - Evert | "I was a Mormon" https://wasmormon.org/profile/evert/

"It all turned to crap when my wife told me that she was leaving because the church is true. I did not ask her to choose she decided that all on her own, or maybe someone at church did it for her." - Evert | "I was a Mormon" https://wasmormon.org/profile/evert/

"I do not believe the Scriptures are the literal Word of God or even a historical record. Their purpose is to provide a basic knowledge of God and to help us feel the Spirit. There are many Scriptures including the Bible, Book of Mormon, Qur'an, Tripitaka, Gita, Torah, Guru Granth Sahib and others. They teach the basics, Love God and Love your Neighbour." - Evert | "I was a Mormon" https://wasmormon.org/profile/evert/

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