From Deseret News archives:

Reactions to new LDS leadership

Published: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 12:26 a.m. MST
 |  E-MAIL | PRINT | FONT + - 
Some reaction from Utah politicians and other religious leaders to the new First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr.: "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is an important part of our capital city and our great state. It is good to know that after the death of its tremendous longtime leader, President Gordon B. Hinckley, the LDS Church will continue in the capable hands of President Thomas S. Monson and his able counselors, President Henry B. Eyring and President Dieter F. Uchtdorf.

"I look forward to continuing my association with President Monson as he takes this new role. He is a compassionate leader who is committed to bettering his community, our nation and the world.

"As home to the LDS Church headquarters, the state of Utah has the good fortune of working with an organization so uniquely focused on service and humanitarian efforts, and we will continue this association with this next generation of leadership."

Story continues below
• Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah: "I have the highest regard and respect for President Thomas S. Monson and his lifelong contributions. The leadership, compassion and strength he has exhibited through many years of leadership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are extraordinary.

"He has fulfilled many important assignments for the church, including overseeing expansion and acceptance in Eastern Europe of our Christian principles. I am confident he will continue to lead the remarkable growth of our church throughout the world with the same fervor and dedication he has always displayed. I honor and cherish this great leader and look forward to his presidency.

"In addition, Henry B. Eyring and Dieter F. Uchtdorf are tremendously talented and spiritual leaders and will constitute a very dedicated presidency."

Elaine Emmi, a Quaker and the chairwoman of the Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable, said she wasn't surprised by the new First Presidency.

"For us it's exciting. We hope to continue interaction with the new First Presidency."

Bishop John C. Wester of the Salt Lake Catholic Diocese: "That's wonderful news. I'm very pleased to hear that. I've met President Monson, and he's very supportive."

Recent comments

To go about doing good is really the message of the Master (Acts...

R Msr | Feb. 5, 2008 at 8:56 a.m.

previousnext

Latest comments

I could care less that Max Hall said what he did. The feeling is mutual BYU...

Credit Coug defense for win

You're right Dick, all those wide open Utah receivers not catching overthrown...

Idaho woman dies after fall

Yes, this is a potentially dangerous trail. However, I have been to the top...

Yes, marriage varies widely over place and time. We humans have defined...

Gee, thanks Max. I hope you feel better now.

Credit Coug defense for win

The game changed when Wynn got rocked by Pendleton! 6-6 passing before the...

Credit Coug defense for win

Number 2 play on Sportcenter Top Ten baby! Did you hear the anchor call the...

I can sympathize with max for being upset with what happened to his family...

There is one significant difference between Nutty Putty and the other...

Cougar defense rose to occasion

Number 2 play on SC Top 10 baby! And the SC anchor called it "the holy war!"

Advertisements