The NEPOTISM of Mormon Leadership

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a religious community built on the practise Polygamy. But does the legacy of Polygamy excuse the Nepotism that exists amongst the current leadership?

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[jeffsmith]

The church has grown at a rate that outpaces the death rate of senior leadership. It's a global church led by a very "local", dare I say myopic, group of who's who in early church history. It makes me wonder if God's hand is really in bringing these men up to thier positions of absolute power and authority?

[prestoncallahan]

I recently broke the Mormon line of thinking that haunted my brain. I struggled with suicidal thoughts. Not anymore. More free than I ever could be in the church

[shannahdawn]

Nero, I can always count on you to PROVE what I instinctively know.
As an insatiable researcher myself, I deeply understand and appreciate the time and effort required for you to do this work.
The fact that you consistently maintain integrity as well as a certain gracefulness is utterly delightful!
You are a valuable asset to those who seek a deeper understanding.
Much Gratitude!

[mediamessa]

Interesting how divine revelation is limited to the United States

[SaltLakeTamotea]

My dad wrote in his memoir that he did not feel worthy to marry my mother because she was a member of an "elite" Mormon family (the Grants --related to Heber J. Grant) while he was not. Happily, she married him anyway. Strange to me that anyone would consider anyone else in the church to be "elite" or "non-elite." The perceived prestige of the families of church leadership is real.

[melissamckinley-rigg]

I served in the Germany Berlin mission and Uchtdorf was an area authority while I was there, he and president Monson had a history together building the church in East Germany. So, there's his connection. You can go back and see many talks from Monson about his work with the Germans and Uchtdorf was helping Monson.

[holively]

Today was the day that I realized I had never heard of one of these guys, and I feel like that's an important exmo milestone

[redcurrantart]

I think the saddest thing is that cute kid with a fair sense of humor grew up to be just as dry and dull, barren of personality, like most church leaders.

Also in the subject of nepotism, one of my neighbors growing up was a descendent of Hyrum Smith. He was married to a Packer. He served diligently in all his callings. He was ‘getting to the right age’ and how upset he was when his friend, who was a nobody, got called to the 70s and he wasn’t. So though nepotism isn’t always the rule, there’s 100% an expectancy with certain bloodlines that the should be given privilege and preference over others.

[livewithinyourmeans]

I noticed Elder Uchtdorf years ago as I found it refreshing to hear someone in conference speak more on the teaching so of Jesus Christ than others I noticed. I love him.

[markroberts]

I thought that Uchtdorf represented a real shift in focus for the LDS leadership. He was fresh, energetic, interesting and honest. But the “Lord” must not have pleased with that great talk wherein Uchtdorf admitted that there were unpleasant things in the Mormon past history. When the time came for change, Uchtdorf was dropped like Hugh Brown. I was devastated. “Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water”. At least Uchtdorf didn’t lie about his airplane stories!

[lambchop]

What a Sleuth you are. I have been looking for this type of information and did not know where to start. Thanks Nemo, you never fail to impress! Would love to know where a less skilled sleuth would find this type of information. Thanks

[monicacall]

Thank you for discussing this issue. Nepotism and calling business buddies to positions of power and authority. Even in the Nauvoo days there was always Joseph’s super secret groups who were all related through polygamy. Sick.

[sageowl]

I've gotta point out that it's even more nepotistic in the case of Spencer Kimball than you said, as he is also the nephew of Joseph Smith, the founder of the church. His aunt was Helen Mar Kimball, famous for being Joseph Smith's child bride, just a few months shy of her 15th birthday.

[Sewbasic]

There is definitely leader worship too! When the son of a past member of the 70 was getting called as a bishopric counselor in my ward, all 3 members of the Stk Presidency showed up in our ward to listen to the 70 who came to support his son. I remember coming home that day, several years before leaving the church, and being super annoyed with what had occurred in the sacrament meeting. It was like the Stk Presidency was drooling all over the 70!!

[lilatueller]

Nemo you really did your homework on this episode! Well done 👍🏼

[nolanjones]

Nemo! This is one of the best you’ve
Done! Outstanding! This is a topic that needs much more exposure….beautifully done 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[lilatueller]

I guarantee Uchtdorf knew someone. It’s all about who you’re related to or who you know. There is no spiritual revelation or discernment involved.

[ChunkyLover]

Thank you for another informative, well done video! Mormon inc. will undoubtedly continue to use its enormous wealth to spread its cancer around the world. I am very thankful for you and others like you who keep people informed. Please continue the great work.

[Wiggiwan]

I grew up in Utah and am now an exmo! Through my own reasoning and study I started having doubts about the church after serving a Mission in Japan. I couldn't understand the changing of God's heart in declaring that the Black Members were all of a sudden being blessed with the Priesthood. I am supportive of EVERY Male member of the church being eligible to hold the priesthood. But why would the Church/God change his mind? Back to the subject at hand... I have often wondered why only rich people are eligible to be church leaders, since many of the most pious, faithful and devoted members are poor, working people? Since when do GOD's Laws? About the time when the Saints were leaving Missouri for the trec out west, a general meeting of the Church was held and in the order of business, Brigham Young asked Church members to vote on whether the "Word of Wisdom" should be considered a commandment of God. when the precise word of God, in the D & C says "To be sent greeting; not by commandment or constraint, but by revelation and the word of wisdom." Try finding that online! (Don't have a D&C handy.) They are happy to esplain what the "Word of Wisdom" is in their opinion but hard to find the text that I quoted. Why is that?

Now you bring up Nepotism. There are many anomalies like this that drove me out the front door of the church. In my mind I just can't believe God would approve of such actions, but the church leaders just carry on and refuse to accept any responsibility for what they have done.

[jaredbstevens]

Uchtdorf was in the Area presidency when L Tom Perry was the acting President of the Europe Central area. That was 2003/2004. I was on my mission in Austria at the time.