Its obvious that being in these disruptive alpha-male positions causes havoc and chaos among societies of multiple cultures from past and present. But my question is: how badly has sexuality been beaten down by this culture of Mormonism?
Do GAs actually not cheat on their wives?
DO they?
Jus' curious if anyone has input (or experience) on such a subject
To be honest, they'll all have had their calling and election made sure, so they could cheat on their wives and still go to the Celestial Kingdom. But I reckon most don't. Do you think Tom Phillips and Hans Mattsson would've cheated on their wives if they became GAs? I'm sure it happens (since it's technically allowed, and they'll easily be able to get other women), but I doubt it's common. Also, it's too much of a risk, since if any affairs became public the church would excommunicate them immediately, and the GA lifestyle is a huge thing to give up I'd imagine.
They are a self selecting group, and any tendencies to select for sexual deviants have long disappeared from the pool.
Has not at least one general authority stated that he has never seen his wife naked? Someone will have a link, I am sure.
I think you are really pushing on this front. Better to detect homophobia in the works of Spencer W Kimball, and BKP, than to expect any actual shenanigans.
Even with Viagra and other boner medications a man's testosterone level declines with age. That's vital not just in the pursuit of sex but in the exhibition of other dominant behaviors like the acquisition of wealth and power, etc.
Ever since the aging of BY, LDS Inc.'s leadership has been in a lower energy trough. This helps minimize scandals, but the downside is that they need some dynamic leadership to redirect away from the current apostasy which is only going to get worse. Octogenerians in the twilight of their life don't have the energy and inclination to get it done.
They still have a wide open vulnerability to financial scandal in middle management especially with their opaqueness and secrecy. They're also younger and have more opportunities. Some of them may be getting some action on the side with the ladies.
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Just imagine if there were a whole bunch of vacant condos somewhere near the COB. Just imagine if a bunch of hotshot numbers guys had access to those condos. Just imagine if those numbers guys were sick of temple nights, screaming kids and online porn.
These are the same men that believe masturbation is a sin and most likely have never done it themselves. If they were doing another person, it would be all over everywhere.
themaster Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > These are the same men that believe masturbation > is a sin and most likely have never done it > themselves.
Now, see, *that* I have a hard time believing -- that they never did it themselves.
Of course, if true, it does explain the nearly constant look of pain and anguish on their faces...:)
The last apostle being excommunicated was in 1943. The apostle was Richard Lyman and he was convicted for adultery. He said he was practicing polygamy in secret. Sounds like Joseph Smith, don't he? He was the son of Francis Lyman and grandson of Amasa Lyman, both of whom were apostles as well. Runs in the family, eh?
There was a first class brothel one block from the church offices in downtown SLC until more modern times. Then there were the wild rumors of the GA party house in Avenues in 60's and 70's
Was excommunicated for fondling a 12 year old and she reported him. Apparently he was supposed to have done this with many under aged girls who kept quiet.
About 10 years ago there was also another GA arrested for having sex with a 14 year old girl he was counseling. I can't find the details on google but maybe someone can remember.
Spence Kinard the voice of the tabernacle choir for many years was on the road to becoming a highly visible GA spokesman for the mormon church. He was bonking Jennifer Howe, a pretty reporter at KSL, while married to someone else and used his authority in the Church and KSL to give her promotions and advancement. He got caught.
There was a mission president in France in the 60s having sex with the sister missionaries.
I was at YBU, Wymount Terr in 1991 I believe when the Kinard story broke. His son was in our ward, he was a foot player. It was very sad for him to know that we all knew that his dad was like unto Joseph Smith.
Many years ago, I was a site admin for ldsmissions.net and came to my knowledge through the admin's newsletter system that a former sister missionary in Brazil was suing her mission president for sexual harassment.
Apparently, he asked her to perform oral sex on him during those mission interviews and because she didn't collaborate, he then took revenge on her her by refusing to allow her to seek treatment for an injured foot. The names of the former missionary, mission and the horny MP were fully disclosed.
They watch them like hawks. I know of a SP in Farmington, UT that works for the church. He took a work trip, and his assistant was single, they chose the same flight, which is a big no-no. She was intermediately fired and he was reprimanded. She did NOTHING wrong ,she has two master degrees, bright young girl.
I know of a few, that left after screwing up or were made emeritus. But the top 15 are watched by their security detail (their bodyguard/driver) if they are not with their spouse.
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