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Silence is Golden
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Date: April 15, 2024 02:32PM
Yes, it is a hierarchy based upon ones image.
Examples:
In my youth I was the kid that never swore, attended every meeting. Participated in sacrament every single week by passing, preparing, or blessing for 6 years. I never got in trouble, never called to the principles office, nor touched or got in trouble with a girl. But all my peers who lied, cheated, spent time with the girlfriend, bullied, etc. They all were leaders, why? Dad was either a Bishop, Councilor, or was the rich one in the ward and\or Mom was top of the pecking order in social circles.
When I was just into my forties, I would attend High Priest group because everyone I had known for years had been moved on except me. I took care of their service projects and other stuff, but was told I could not be a High Priest because I had an "attitude problem". Although all my fellow 40 somethings who had moved on had issues with Word of Wisdom, Porn, etc. But hey they were the popular guys that would cry on the stand at Fast and Testimony.
So yea, its all based upon your persona, work title, and if you cry on the stand, and say "yes sir" while saluting your leader.
But I have to admit, in the long run it was the best thing that ever happened to me. When I decided to just leave, nobody noticed (nor cared) that I no longer showed up.