tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568072161793472490.post1467917016270886616..comments2024-01-14T09:34:36.670-09:00Comments on Mormonism-Unveiled: Fact Vs. Fancy: Should LDS Church Callings Promote Maximum Efficiency Or Maximum Opportunity? Mormon Times Writer Kristine Frederickson Thinks The LatterJack Mormonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671278467022843855noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568072161793472490.post-1512929480882851392009-07-15T11:17:38.632-08:002009-07-15T11:17:38.632-08:00For the record, that is one of our sideblog posts....For the record, that is one of our sideblog posts. We don't generally provide accompanying commentary on our sideblog posts.Kim Sieverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17063425850647687800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568072161793472490.post-70941050076600987752009-05-28T18:16:25.146-08:002009-05-28T18:16:25.146-08:00The general principle which is put forth is that a...The general principle which is put forth is that all calls are inspired from God. That's what we're taught. But if one develops a track record of not accepting calls, then the Lord, through the bishop, will be less likely to extend calls to that person.<br /><br />Too many in authority like to fall back on that "lacking in faith" argument. Don't let it discourage you; the next bishop may be more sympathetic towards your wife's handicap.Jack Mormonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671278467022843855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568072161793472490.post-84060425521908293322009-05-26T20:33:21.137-08:002009-05-26T20:33:21.137-08:00You stated that calls are from God, with only a fe...You stated that calls are from God, with only a few not being inspired. Then you mentioned that one of the consequences of not accepting a calling would be the Bishops reluctancy to call you again. How could that possibly be the case, if calls are inspired. It has been my experience that most calls are from necessity based on maximum efficiency. My wife has a handicap that she has chosen not to disclose because it has caused embarassment in the church. She is regularly called to positions that are impossible for her to do physically. Recently during one such calling, the bishop told her that her physical problem was due to her lack of faith, because he knew the calling was inspired.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com