rezin385 Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 I was thinking about this the other day: Do we have any church leaders (maybe stake presidents, mission presidents, etc) that have been divorced (temple) or married a divorced woman? Does anyone know of any personally? dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 I know of some....it can happen...there not perfect.....are you looking for something specific???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KosherXMorg Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 I know of some....it can happen...there not perfect.....are you looking for something specific????Actually, if you have been divorced you can't be the presiding officer in a Quorum or Pesidency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rezin385 Posted May 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 well, my dilema (and its not really a dilema) is my brother is dating this girl that was married and sealed for less than year. He is super strong in the church and was just wondering if that would limit his church callings in the future. He is the type of guy that would be an incredible bishop, etc (i know he can only be called of god). dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KosherXMorg Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 well, my dilema (and its not really a dilema) is my brother is dating this girl that was married and sealed for less than year. He is super strong in the church and was just wondering if that would limit his church callings in the future. He is the type of guy that would be an incredible bishop, etc (i know he can only be called of god).dave.I think it depends on if she recieved a cancellation ofsealings, because if she didn't your brother can't be sealed to her and I think I non-sealed marriage can affect the callings you can have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rezin385 Posted May 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 well, the cancellation of sealing would more than likely go through (her husband abused her). After that I still wonder if it would limit his abilities to serve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 well, the cancellation of sealing would more than likely go through (her husband abused her). After that I still wonder if it would limit his abilities to serve.in regards to your ...after that.....no it would not affect him and serving callings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poulsenll Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 well, the cancellation of sealing would more than likely go through (her husband abused her). After that I still wonder if it would limit his abilities to serve. It wont. If they are married in the temple after cancellation of sealing there is no calling that he cannot be called to. My son is married to a good lady who is a divorcee and has not been told that he is ineligable for any calling. There are some limits on temple callings. You can not be called to work in the temple for 5 years after a divorce. All divorces must be cleared with the Stake President before a new temple reccomend can be issued. Marrying a divorcee has no effect on the person who has never had a divorce other than if the other partner was married in the Temple. In that case they cannot be married in the temple until the Temple Marriage has been annulled.Larry P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KosherXMorg Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 well, the cancellation of sealing would more than likely go through (her husband abused her). After that I still wonder if it would limit his abilities to serve.I don'r see why it would. Your brother has never been divorced and with the cancellatin of sealings it's like her first marriage never happened because she wasn't the person in sin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkerboy Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Actually, if you have been divorced you can't be the presiding officer in a Quorum or Pesidency. Wow that's not true. My last Elder's Quorum President was divorced. Of course he was remarried. I think what you meant was currently divorced and you can't serve as Quorum President. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkerboy Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 All divorces must be cleared with the Stake President before a new temple reccomend can be issued. Again another wow, not true. I just got my temple recommend and the Stake President doesn't even know me or my situation. I just got divorced 2 weeks ago. There is no question regarding your marriage or divorce in the temple recommend interview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Actually, if you have been divorced you can't be the presiding officer in a Quorum or Pesidency.Where did you get this information? Can you please put a link to it, I would really like to read it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningStar Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Again another wow, not true. I just got my temple recommend and the Stake President doesn't even know me or my situation. I just got divorced 2 weeks ago. There is no question regarding your marriage or divorce in the temple recommend interview. I don't recall anything like that either - just a question about whether you are fulfilling your financial obligations with child support if it applies. Our bishop told us recently that he can't counsel people to get divorced or not, but for them to come to their own answer through prayer and study. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moksha Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Actually, if you have been divorced you can't be the presiding officer in a Quorum or Pesidency. That would be an awful waste of potential manpower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillowTheWhisp Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 A member of our Bishopric was divorced and is now remarried. He is sealed to his present wife and both hold temple recommends.There is a TR interview question about divorce in relation to financial commitment to ex-spouse and children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest User-Removed Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 well, my dilema (and its not really a dilema) is my brother is dating this girl that was married and sealed for less than year. He is super strong in the church and was just wondering if that would limit his church callings in the future. He is the type of guy that would be an incredible bishop, etc (i know he can only be called of god).dave.There's an old Catholic saying that relates to the election of a new Pontiff...It goes like this..."The Cardinal who walks into the conclave a Pope...always walks out a Cardinal"You can somewhat apply this Catholic view to your "pseudo" dilemma.In the early days of the Restoration, those who struggled and postured to become leaders in many cases didn't fare well. Those who didn't seek it...NOW...They were the ones who did the job.I'm sure your brother is a fine man. Knowing that, both you and the rest of us on this thread know that the Lord is watching over him.Our every move should be with a desire to seek perfection...not a calling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest User-Removed Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Actually, if you have been divorced you can't be the presiding officer in a Quorum or Pesidency.WRONG..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanutgallery Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 My brother inlaw (my sister's husband) was divorced with 3 children when they married. He has been a branch president and served in the bishopric. Neither he nor his first wife ever requested a temple cancellation so they are still sealed. She has not been active in the church since before the divorce though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 I don't recall anything like that either - just a question about whether you are fulfilling your financial obligations with child support if it applies. Our bishop told us recently that he can't counsel people to get divorced or not, but for them to come to their own answer through prayer and study.thats right....those who are not paying what their divorce states to a spouse or child support,don't get a Temple Recomend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ADOZ Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Actually, if you have been divorced you can't be the presiding officer in a Quorum or Pesidency.Can you give a referral of such a statement?Thanks :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pa Pa Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Wow that's not true. My last Elder's Quorum President was divorced. Of course he was remarried. I think what you meant was currently divorced and you can't serve as Quorum President.I think you just have to be married. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillowTheWhisp Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 We've had an EQP who had never been married. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moksha Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 We've had a councilor in the Bishopric who had never been married. Did a fine job too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aphrodite Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 So, my conclusion of this thread is that no, it does not matter if a person has been divorced or not in relation to what callings they hold. Our last bishop was a divorcee and my Dad is divorced and it has not stopped him holding leadership callings or having a temple recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Mormon Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 So, my conclusion of this thread is that no, it does not matter if a person has been divorced or not in relation to what callings they hold. Our last bishop was a divorcee and my Dad is divorced and it has not stopped him holding leadership callings or having a temple recommend.Darn, you mean I can still be called to high level positions? I was hoping I was free and clear!!! I'm divorced yet I have a Temple recommend. So that one is gone as well. As stated earlier, you need to be up to date on support payments to keep it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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