Synopsis: Joseph Smith gave a special comission to Heber C. Kimball to bring the gospel to the United Kingdom. From that effort came many Saints who trekked across the plains from the Eastern United States all the way to Salt Lake City. Additionally, one Prophet can from the North Western part of England, John Taylor.

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News: Lds Church And Illegal Immigrants

QUOTE (JoePublic @ 9-Mar 10, 9:05 PM) If these Elders get called on a mission, it is God's will to extend that calling or any other calling in His work. Is it his will to call Elders who have chastity issues and other related sins who haven't been confessed to a Bishop? My whole point with this last question is to point out the FREE agency here. Do we have missionaries like that in the field? We surely do. In this case, the Church as a body decides that it is okay for illegal immigrants to serve missions but I won't go as far as to say that's the will of the Lord. QUOTE Are you saying God is breaking the law? (Because there have been these type of callings extended to illegals) Do you believe every single calling given in Church is through inspiration? QUOTE Are you suggesting that bishops, stake presidents and GA are breaking the law by granting temple recommends to illegals? Possibly not breaking the law of the land but let's keep in mind that one of the questions for the temple recommend interview is: QUOTE Are you honest in your dealings with your fellowmen? Entering a country illegally, living there, and in some cases even take social security numbers of other people as well as identities is FAR from being honest in your dealings. Rather off topic, but... Feel free to register and join our many discussions here so you will be able to quote, etc. [See Similar Topics]