October 2014 General Conference

[Old-Timer]

This session is a good example of opposition in all things. First half was difficult (or worse); second half was excellent; closing talk was exceptional (my wife said it might be her favorite talk ever from President Monson).

Two very different “spirits” felt by lots of people in the same session, I know.

[bridget_night]

Just read that Br. Oaks has a gay grandson….wonder if that will start him rethinking things.

[nibbler]

The closing hymn was nice.

There was also a nice subtle unspoken thing at the very end of the broadcast. The Q15 walking offstage with their DW’s hand in hand. Thought I might point that out as that’s the first time I’ve noticed.

[Old-Timer]

bridget, read his talk. He took the extreme position on not supporting same-sex marriage – but he said we need to accept it and be gracious if it becomes the law of the land, and I think it’s an acknowledgment that it will become the law of the land.

That is not a small step for a statement over the General Conference pulpit.

[West]

Old-Timer wrote:

President Monson’s talk is wonderful. I really love that man.

The sentence that is going to show up on Facebook and other online places is:

Quote:

Walking where (Jesus) walked is less important than walking AS he walked.

Indeed, it has already begun.

[SunbeltRed]

I really really liked President Monson’s talk. It was lovely and I felt uplifted.

Not my favorite session ever, but I will probably keep President Monson’s talk close at hand.

-SBRed

[jaboc84]

Dementia or not, I think President Monson hit a home run. Really a great talk.

[DarkJedi]

I agree with all those who like Pres. Monson’s talk, a home run indeed. I also liked Pres. Eyring’s talk, I really do appreciate that he differentiated prophetic/apostolic revelation from that a bishop or stake president might receive which was further differentiated from personal revelation.

[NewLight]

Great talk from President Monson – very good advice to follow.

[bridget_night]

Old-Timer wrote:

bridget, read his talk. He took the extreme position on not supporting same-sex marriage – but he said we need to accept it and be gracious if it becomes the law of the land, and I think it’s an acknowledgment that it will become the law of the land.

That is not a small step for a statement over the General Conference pulpit.

Thanks Ray. I agree that was good.

[Old-Timer]

You all probably will want to skip Elder Ballard’s talk. It’s going to cause heartburn, since it’s a classically orthodox, traditionalist presentation.

The second half is better than the first half, and there are a couple of really good things in that half, but I still would recommend most of you skip it.

[GodisLove]

Amen Ray! Rough one.

[Old-Timer]

Elder Scott’s talk is basic and orthodox, but I like the way he addressed it.

[Old-Timer]

I liked Elder Godoy’s talk. It was personal and included the statement that making correct, good choices doesn’t eliminate difficulty or lead to easy lives.

[cwald]

General conference has been too painful for me since October 2010. I do other things on conference weekend and only listen to select talks recommended by stayLDS/NOM friends.

I Iistened to Oaks and Holland Saturday afternoon talks this morning.

I thought they were good. Exceptional even. I’m not sure will get more universal message from mormons, especially in GC.

I just hope my TBM family members were listening, and that they will follow the teachings of their own prophets.

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