I just peeked over there, and saw 13 posts that mention "Greg Dodge" (in comparison, there are only four with "Daniel Peterson"). He signed my Greg Dodge letter (i.e. resignation-confirmation letter) eleven years ago, and is still there, doing the very same job.

Yes, his name has become an adjective (e.g. "Yesterday was the two year anniversary of getting my Greg Dodge letter and I remain grateful to you fine group of people (and MormonNoMore) for helping me get out out what I was never happy being in.", and "One thing I did with my final Greg Dodge letter was to cross out 'Sister' and write in 'Ms' since I didn't recognize that title as the only person who can call me their sister is my actual brother.")

He is generally well liked and has the reputation for being helpful, friendly, professional, cool, and respectful. Not many people could do that job so well.

Maybe. Hopefully. Again, who are we to judge? The excommunicated member's mother, who, according to Rockslider, was a faithful, temple-attending member, certainly hoped that her child should at least be given all the tools available to eventually "see the light". If anything else, why should she be denied that hope?



Obviously, since there is a provision in the Church Handbook of Instructions that does allow for exceptions through the granting of the First Presidency, there must be some type of second chances available. Otherwise, the provision would have never been made in the first place.

(I know...I know....It's a pain to debate with a fellow seminary graduate. Love ya, Gazelam! )

Personally, I doubt the man would be comfortable with all those CK types anyway. He can come with me to the Terrestial Kingdom.

Can not argue this point ... It's the mother-in-law's and hence my wifes pain which is harder to deal with.

I'm a convert, Rock, so I'm expecting to party with my family in the Terrestial Kingdom. Daddy's already there, putting the final touches on the patio, so it's ready when Momma shows up.

Rock,



I'm gonna say this guy might just be a candidate for having his work done. From your description I think its a safe bet that he never had any sort of witness of the Spirit to work from. Its one thing to grow up in the church, and another thing entirely to get a witness and recognize it.

I was assuming he was a little better off in the gospel than he was. Excommunication may have done a bit to protect him from the responsibilities of being a priesthood bearer and the punishments associated with sinning while bearing that responsibility.