Well a high standing job that's for sure. And if I remember correctly, after the current prophet dies, the oldest of the quorum of the 70 becomes the next prophet.

Any idiot, knows that in a fit of pre Kolobian flight jitters, an ailing prophet names who the next in charge is, in a vision from God....

lawlz.

Unfortunately that's the wrong question to ask.

The right one is:
"How does one get to be the President of The Corporation Of The President Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints?"

The answer is contained within the legal articles of association of this corporation - and is therefore a man made process rather than divine inspiration.

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thats another Mormon bubble burst...



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By being managed correctly so that your income from the aggregate of your investments exceeds your expenses.

In the real world, a prophet is anyone who creates a new religion. An example might be Moses who is credited with creating Judaism. I say "might be" because Moses likely did not exist and, even if he did, Judaism wasn't created until many years later during the reign of King Josiah.

Jesus might be another example except for the fact that he was a Jew who practiced Judaism. He really had nothing to do with Christianity. The Apostle Paul is generally credited with inventing Christianity but even there it is uncertain how much was Paul and how much his successors.

That brings me to Joseph Smith. JS was a genuine prophet in that he created a new religion. Being a prophet has nothing to do with foretelling the future or having any special connection to the supernatural. I suppose we could quibble about whether Mormonism is really a "new religion" or just another Christian sect but, for the sake of argument, I'll assume it's new.

Next we have Brigham Young and all his successors none of whom were prophets. Why? Because they didn't start a new religion, merely perpetuated the religion begun by JS.

Think about it.

According to Corporation bylaws, upon the death of the president, the apostle with the most seniority takes over the position of President of the Corporation. But don't worry, the bylaws are inspired.

I was in third grade when Ezra Taft Benson Benson died, and I asked my school teacher how you "signed up" to be the next church president. I think in my little-girl head I honestly thought that some day I could sign up for that job. She just gave me a really funny look and told me to ask my Sunday school teacher.

You didn't already know the church had you penned down to be a homemaker for eternity? Preposterous!

They were also going to rent you out in one of their uterus-farms to one of their full-fee paying club members for all time and eternity. Yippee! Surely nothing more enjoyable than an eternity of being pregnant. I'm sure they would've given you a few weeks respite between impregnations. That is, if you weren't righteous and faithful enough to be ready again sooner.
Mormon heaven sounds great for women!

President Hinckley was asked this very question in an interview with Larry King.

Larry King: What does the president entail? I have heard you called the prophet. Are you the -- when you speak, do you speak for the church?

Gordon B. Hinckley: I speak for the church, yes, I think so, yes.

Larry King: And this is a position you're appoint -- how do you get this? How do you get to be president?

Gordon B. Hinckley: You're appointed a member of the counsel of 12 and you out live everybody else(LAUGHTER) The senior member of the 12 becomes the president of the church

Larry King: The council takes turns? Gordon B. Hinckley: Right

It doesn't take much to out-prophesy a mormon prophet.

Gordon B. Hinckley: I speak for the church, yes, I think so, yes.


ROTFLMAO

The same way one gets to be a pope. Be willing to lie, cheat, and steal from your fellow man. A few secret murders and some child-molestation along the way doesn't seem to hurt, either. Oh and don't forget to meddle in government.

Hang out with a lot of 14 year old girls.

Turn over enough of your profit and they are sure to make you a prophet.