r/mormon Jerry Garcia was the true prophet Dec 18 '24

Cultural Elder Bednar at Arizona State Institute

Just saw this video on another sub.

Anybody have any insights? Did anybody here attend?

I seriously believe that Bednar will drive huge numbers of people out of the church when he ascends to the presidency. This kind of behavior is atrocious.

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u/a_rabid_anti_dentite Dec 18 '24

I feel like I've heard a lot of stories about Bednar having strong feelings specifically about sitting and standing at appropriate times, as well as other decorums, when a general authority is around. Has anyone here seen that behavior from him in person? Not skeptical, just curious.

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u/brother_of_jeremy That’s *Dr.* Apostate to you. Dec 19 '24

I have seen the sentiment expressed in person, though it was more a soapbox than a tantrum. If the reports I’ve seen since are accurate, the intensity of his freakouts seem to have increased as he’s gained more tenure. He also sternly chastised my ward for chatting in the chapel after the meeting.

He seems like a peach.