Thursday, February 01, 2024

The gray scale or how the Mormons are run by several Methuselah

If you thought the U.S. presidency had an aging problem (Biden 81, Trump 77) in an aging society, then the Mormon leadership stands out.

Mormons seem to enjoy a long life! 😊

"But both (Biden, Trump) would rank in the middle of the pack among the church’s current senior — emphasis on senior — leadership. Six of the 15 apostles are older than the Democratic president; seven are older than the Republican front-runner.

All three members of the governing First Presidency are in their 90s, led by 99-year-old President Russell Nelson. He is followed in age by his counselors, Dallin Oaks, 91, and Henry Eyring, 90.

Three apostles are in their 80s — Jeffrey Holland, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve, Dieter Uchtdorf and Quentin Cook are 83.  ..."

Salt Lake Tribune Mormon Land

Apostle Dale Renlund last week became the first top church leader to meet with Cambodia’s prime minister.


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