on the rim

Today concluded the semi-annual conference for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS).  For those that are not familiar, every six months the leaders of the church speak to members gathered in Salt Lake City and all over the world.  To members of the LDS church, the President of the church is the Lord's prophet on earth.  By prophet, I mean exactly as what one would think from biblical times.  Think Moses, Elijah, Daniel, Peter.  We believe that he holds the keys to administer the church, including all ordinances.  Authority is delegated to local leaders to officiate on the local level, which is  further delegated to individual men who have been called and found worthy to officiate in various offices.  The church also has apostles, just as the ancient church did (Ephesians 4:11-13)  I won't go into the full organization of the church here, but would be glad to if asked. During the conference on Sunday morning, the first three...