Posted by:
wonderer
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Date: November 11, 2010 12:01PM
Why is it that only lawyers, MBAs, and doctors get to be called as church general authorities? What about the host of worthy, humble, dedicated members who aren't rich and 'successful?'
Case in point is my father in law. You will not meet a more decent man. No one is more devoted to the church. He is always ready and willing to help out with anything, no questions asked, whether it be teaming with missionaries, giving a blessing, or whatever. Never complains, just helps because he believes it it right. His motives are pure.
What I wonder is, why is a man like this not elevated to church leadership positions? Rather, he is perpetually called and re-called as ward missionary or high priest group leader, nice little worker bee callings.
My question is rhetorical, for I think I know why he is not called up....he is blue collar. Works at the factory, doesn't make a lot of money. A guy like him wouldn't 'impress' people with his position if he was a GA. And it makes me angry, ANGRY, that a man can devote himself to doing good, and give everything for the church, but if he is not a white collar professional, well, he hasn't a prayer of ever holding high office, he will forever be an underling, overworked and underappreciated.
By the way, I love it when GAs tell us that it is not the position we hold that matters. Love how the ones IN POSITION are telling us that position doesn't matter. LOL