HiJolly, Good for your great-uncle, he followed what he thought was right. However, since he did not accept the teachings at the time, he would not gain the full blessings, despite of his leadership positions. But as of the current doctrine today, is he 'grandfathered'? (excuse the pun) Doesn't that mean that we should always pray and search in our own hearts as to the truth of anything? Even if it disagrees with what a prophet states as the truth? Cadence, It is the LDS position that God alone is qualified to judge another person's salvation. It is not your place to decide, nor to speculate upon what blessings HiJolly's Great-uncle may or may not receive. We also beleive in continuing revelation- our understanding of doctrine is not yet perfect and in all likelihood will not be on this side of the Millenium. That is why we have prophets- to help guide us toward perfect understanding of the Gospel. We are judged by the light we receive and our ability to live up to the law as we understand it. We will be judged with mercy and with understanding, not pharisiacal games designed to undermine faith and subvert truth. Please stop playing games trying to pit the early leadership of the Church against the current (or future). You've already had one inflammatory post deleted. This will be your last warning. Your final point, however, is very nearly correct. We are each tasked with sustaining our Prophets and seeking the truth for ourselves through, prayer, fasting, and personal revelation. Honos
