Michael Otterson wrote:
"I don’t see boundaries in the same way as some commentators, who believe that the church today is simply battening down the hatches, rigidly resisting any change that seems progressive," he said. "That is an odd criticism of a church that believes in modern revelation through apostles and prophets, which in itself implies the ability to change or adapt — at least in organizational and structural terms. Rather, I acknowledge the right of leaders to establish boundaries for doctrine and behavior."
Otterson seems to give himself away at every turn.
He is correct that the belief in modern revelation does "imply" the "ability to change or adapt."
But that's all it does--imply.
This is one of the things that became clear to me over my decades of church membership.
While the church teaches ongoing revelation to modern prophets, they never seem to actually get around to receiving any.
This teaching is purely theoretical.
The actuality is a far cry from the theory.
Hence Otterson's insertion of the word "imply" can be seen as most telling.
DCP can announce it in his column.