Comments on: President Hinckley Passes Away At Age 97 http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/ A weekly podcast exploring Mormon culture and current events. Fri, 18 May 2012 19:07:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: GrahamW http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3520 GrahamW Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:35:45 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3520 Re#24 “There is no end to the good we can do, to the influence we can have with others. Let us not dwell on the critical or the negative. Let us pray for strength; let us pray for capacity and desire to assist others. Let us radiate the light of the gospel at all times and all places, that the Spirit of the Redeemer may radiate from us.” ShawnL Thanks for reminding me of that wonderful quote from President Hinckley. I'll always remember him as a great encourager. That comment just sums up his approach to encourage us all to be the best we can. I never felt that he judged the saints harshly, he always admonished us to reach a little higher or further in our efforts to be Christlike. As a true prophet he never pointed to himself but always pointed to the Savior. I'll miss him; and I'll be praying for President Monson and the brethren now this great leader has gone. Re#24 “There is no end to the good we can do, to the influence we can have with others. Let us not dwell on the critical or the negative. Let us pray for strength; let us pray for capacity and desire to assist others. Let us radiate the light of the gospel at all times and all places, that the Spirit of the Redeemer may radiate from us.”

ShawnL Thanks for reminding me of that wonderful quote from President Hinckley. I’ll always remember him as a great encourager. That comment just sums up his approach to encourage us all to be the best we can. I never felt that he judged the saints harshly, he always admonished us to reach a little higher or further in our efforts to be Christlike.
As a true prophet he never pointed to himself but always pointed to the Savior. I’ll miss him; and I’ll be praying for President Monson and the brethren now this great leader has gone.

]]> By: Gardner Gee http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3498 Gardner Gee Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:32:29 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3498 I think he taught everyone he met or spoke to that life is better with laughter, optimism, and hard work. He will be greatly missed. I think he taught everyone he met or spoke to that life is better with laughter, optimism, and hard work. He will be greatly missed.

]]> By: NM Tony http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3491 NM Tony Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:40:27 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3491 I've always had a great fondness and respect for Gordon B. Hinckley, even now as a non-believer. Even in my temporary bitterness, I couldn't watch him without smiling at his humor and Yoda-like features (no disrespect intended here). He always seemed sincere and genuine, and I think he really loved what he doing. Nevertheless, I think Hinckley was ready to go; it was pretty obvious he deeply missed his wife. He was a great motivator to the members and really helped the church branch out and get recognition. One thing he will always be remembered for is one who picked up the slack when the other presidents he served with were in ill health. He was one tough old boy, too. He pretty much continued his travels up till he was 96 and even then some. It will be very interesting to see what direction the church will take under the Thomas Monson's watch. My condolences to those who truly mourn his passing. I’ve always had a great fondness and respect for Gordon B. Hinckley, even now as a non-believer. Even in my temporary bitterness, I couldn’t watch him without smiling at his humor and Yoda-like features (no disrespect intended here). He always seemed sincere and genuine, and I think he really loved what he doing. Nevertheless, I think Hinckley was ready to go; it was pretty obvious he deeply missed his wife. He was a great motivator to the members and really helped the church branch out and get recognition. One thing he will always be remembered for is one who picked up the slack when the other presidents he served with were in ill health. He was one tough old boy, too. He pretty much continued his travels up till he was 96 and even then some. It will be very interesting to see what direction the church will take under the Thomas Monson’s watch.

My condolences to those who truly mourn his passing.

]]> By: Bob H http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3487 Bob H Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:02:21 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3487 We were greater for knowing him and we are all dimished by his passing. We were greater for knowing him and we are all dimished by his passing.

]]> By: Lisa Ray Turner http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3478 Lisa Ray Turner Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:25:19 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3478 It seems everyone will miss certain attributes of President Hinckley, whether it's his ability to speak, his work ethic, or his intellectual insights. For me, I will miss his humor. I have loved his humor since I heard him speak at a BYU devotional when I was a student there many years ago. Whether he's "knighting" the new apostle with his cane, or telling a finely honed joke, his lighthearted touch set him apart. Of course, there are many other attributes that make him a great man, but this was unique and was one of the reasons he was so beloved. It seems everyone will miss certain attributes of President Hinckley, whether it’s his ability to speak, his work ethic, or his intellectual insights. For me, I will miss his humor. I have loved his humor since I heard him speak at a BYU devotional when I was a student there many years ago. Whether he’s “knighting” the new apostle with his cane, or telling a finely honed joke, his lighthearted touch set him apart. Of course, there are many other attributes that make him a great man, but this was unique and was one of the reasons he was so beloved.

]]> By: Heather Brown Martin http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3475 Heather Brown Martin Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:46:13 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3475 My thoughts are with his family. My thoughts are with his family.

]]> By: Jeff Spector http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3474 Jeff Spector Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:18:32 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3474 He was finally called home to be with his Heavenly Father, his Savior and his beloved eternal companion. He was greeted with rejoicing by her and his family after a life of selfless service to the church and mankind. His accomplishments will be legendary in the history of the church. Could any of us have asked more of him? We will greatly miss his humor and his straight forward way of helping us to see what we all can become. Rest in Peace, Gordon Bitner Hinckley. He was finally called home to be with his Heavenly Father, his Savior and his beloved eternal companion. He was greeted with rejoicing by her and his family after a life of selfless service to the church and mankind. His accomplishments will be legendary in the history of the church.

Could any of us have asked more of him? We will greatly miss his humor and his straight forward way of helping us to see what we all can become. Rest in Peace, Gordon Bitner Hinckley.

]]> By: Benjamin Orchard http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3473 Benjamin Orchard Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:07:45 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3473 While I am saddened by the loss of our leader, I know that he cannot have any regrets as to his actions while on earth, only that he was not able to do more. Men like him always wish to be able to do more. What church member did not love the Prophet? While I am saddened by the loss of our leader, I know that he cannot have any regrets as to his actions while on earth, only that he was not able to do more. Men like him always wish to be able to do more.

What church member did not love the Prophet?

]]> By: Chris macklin http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3468 Chris macklin Mon, 28 Jan 2008 06:39:44 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3468 Angels of heaven rejoice, while saints around the world mourn the loss of our beloved Prophet and friend. Angels of heaven rejoice, while saints around the world mourn the loss of our beloved Prophet and friend.

]]> By: Shawn L http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3435 Shawn L Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:12:14 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3435 I think that, in coming years, we will look back upon President Hinckley’s ministry much in the same way many hearken back to President McKay’s time. Pres. Hinckley did more than anyone I can think of in the past 50 years to build bridges to those of other faiths. At the same time, he was not afraid to speak out strongly against evil, be it spousal abuse, gambling or racial intolerance. I recall being on the edge of my seat during his concluding address in the April 2006 Priesthood session. He said: “There is no end to the good we can do, to the influence we can have with others. Let us not dwell on the critical or the negative. Let us pray for strength; let us pray for capacity and desire to assist others. Let us radiate the light of the gospel at all times and all places, that the Spirit of the Redeemer may radiate from us.” Amen and amen. He will be missed. I think that, in coming years, we will look back upon President Hinckley’s ministry much in the same way many hearken back to President McKay’s time. Pres. Hinckley did more than anyone I can think of in the past 50 years to build bridges to those of other faiths. At the same time, he was not afraid to speak out strongly against evil, be it spousal abuse, gambling or racial intolerance. I recall being on the edge of my seat during his concluding address in the April 2006 Priesthood session. He said:

“There is no end to the good we can do, to the influence we can have with others. Let us not dwell on the critical or the negative. Let us pray for strength; let us pray for capacity and desire to assist others. Let us radiate the light of the gospel at all times and all places, that the Spirit of the Redeemer may radiate from us.”

Amen and amen. He will be missed.

]]> By: John Nilsson http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3432 John Nilsson Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:09:50 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3432 My wife and I visited the grave-site of his wife, Marjorie soon after she died. It is a beautiful granite (from the same source as the SLC temple granite)tower on a hill above Salt Lake City. His name was already on the stone next to hers. We miss him already. My wife and I visited the grave-site of his wife, Marjorie soon after she died. It is a beautiful granite (from the same source as the SLC temple granite)tower on a hill above Salt Lake City. His name was already on the stone next to hers. We miss him already.

]]> By: Carlos http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3429 Carlos Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:53:15 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3429 And covered in Santiago Chile news: http://www.emol.com/noticias/internacional/detalle/detallenoticias.asp?idnoticia=290341 Notice that its a fair biographical sketch, mentioning the Madrid temple and meeting people in Nigeria, Ghana and more. Seems that as time passes more and more people have a generic knowledge of 'mormones'. I guess that with a Mitt presidency then the entire world may know about the mormons, Chinese and Iranians included. And covered in Santiago Chile news:

http://www.emol.com/noticias/internacional/detalle/detallenoticias.asp?idnoticia=290341

Notice that its a fair biographical sketch, mentioning the Madrid temple and meeting people in Nigeria, Ghana and more.

Seems that as time passes more and more people have a generic knowledge of ‘mormones’. I guess that with a Mitt presidency then the entire world may know about the mormons, Chinese and Iranians included.

]]> By: Peter Brown http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3428 Peter Brown Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:49:16 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3428 President Hinckley started out in his adult life as a pessimist and critic-his biographer points out. he may have even flirted with Marxism in college. We all know he was intellectual, well-read, consumately literate, savvy, funny, and definitely understood a tolerance for ambiguity. I think he was someone many of us eggheads could have gotten along with, debated, and blogged with had he lived in our generation. That being said, the best thing about President Hinckely was that he was a BELIEVER despite all of his cranial propensities. He singlehandedly held up and governed the Church for over 25 years. He bore his testimony not only verbally but in his dedication to it. Think about how it would be to lead a Chuch with such a radical philosophy for 25 years and not to give an inch about the divinity of Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon. Then you go out and work your tail off to further that radical belief. A man of his intellectual background should have moved it towards a more applicable, practical, and rational faith based on the symbology of the story and not its actuality. He resisted. I believe it was because he was a true prophet. Despite reason and logic, the heavens plucked his heart and mind and opened themselves to him. In what way I'll never know, but I believe he was privvy to inspiration beyond the veil. A good man as he was would have cracked under the pressure given his propensity for delicate and intelligent thought and steadfast morality. The modernity of the prophetic call is my living reason for belief. The Book of Mormon and Jospeph all draw from the well of the now in my mind and heart. It is here that my eyes and ears see, feel, and touch the truth. This, despite all reasons not to believe and the new cultural prepondency to discount the mystical in the Mormon experience. When President Hinckley spoke, did not our hearts burn within us? President Hinckley started out in his adult life as a pessimist and critic-his biographer points out. he may have even flirted with Marxism in college. We all know he was intellectual, well-read, consumately literate, savvy, funny, and definitely understood a tolerance for ambiguity. I think he was someone many of us eggheads could have gotten along with, debated, and blogged with had he lived in our generation.

That being said, the best thing about President Hinckely was that he was a BELIEVER despite all of his cranial propensities. He singlehandedly held up and governed the Church for over 25 years. He bore his testimony not only verbally but in his dedication to it. Think about how it would be to lead a Chuch with such a radical philosophy for 25 years and not to give an inch about the divinity of Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon. Then you go out and work your tail off to further that radical belief. A man of his intellectual background should have moved it towards a more applicable, practical, and rational faith based on the symbology of the story and not its actuality. He resisted.

I believe it was because he was a true prophet. Despite reason and logic, the heavens plucked his heart and mind and opened themselves to him. In what way I’ll never know, but I believe he was privvy to inspiration beyond the veil. A good man as he was would have cracked under the pressure given his propensity for delicate and intelligent thought and steadfast morality. The modernity of the prophetic call is my living reason for belief. The Book of Mormon and Jospeph all draw from the well of the now in my mind and heart. It is here that my eyes and ears see, feel, and touch the truth. This, despite all reasons not to believe and the new cultural prepondency to discount the mystical in the Mormon experience.

When President Hinckley spoke, did not our hearts burn within us?

]]> By: Stephen Marsh http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3426 Stephen Marsh Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:42:02 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3426 Apparently he has been in failing health the last two weeks, age finally caught up with him. Apparently he has been in failing health the last two weeks, age finally caught up with him.

]]> By: Carlos http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3424 Carlos Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:39:43 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3424 He's passing was also noted here in Queensland Australia: http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,23121059-38198,00.html His influence was truely worldwide. May God bless him. He’s passing was also noted here in Queensland Australia:

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,23121059-38198,00.html

His influence was truely worldwide. May God bless him.

]]> By: Arnoldo Felix http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3423 Arnoldo Felix Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:36:28 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3423 Don´t worry he is happy now...finally he´s reunited with his beloved Marjorie. Don´t worry he is happy now…finally he´s reunited with his beloved Marjorie.

]]> By: Mint Milano http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3421 Mint Milano Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:28:57 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3421 President Hinckley will be so dearly missed!!! President Hinckley will be so dearly missed!!!

]]> By: Devin http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3419 Devin Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:25:16 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3419 Regardless of my present beliefs, I truly believe he was a good man who wanted the best for his church, its members, and the world. I mourn our loss of his kind, humoured way. It will be difficult to measure up to his leadership - it might more properly be said that no man save Jesus Christ lived a better life than Gordon B. Hinckley. Regardless of my present beliefs, I truly believe he was a good man who wanted the best for his church, its members, and the world. I mourn our loss of his kind, humoured way. It will be difficult to measure up to his leadership – it might more properly be said that no man save Jesus Christ lived a better life than Gordon B. Hinckley.

]]> By: Pablo http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3418 Pablo Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:13:00 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3418 god bless him. god bless him.

]]> By: Lisa Brantley http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3417 Lisa Brantley Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:08:30 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3417 I am saddened but happy that he is with his eternal wife! What a joyful reunion they must have had. Our prayers are with his family who will miss such a wonderful Father and Prophet! I am saddened but happy that he is with his eternal wife! What a joyful reunion they must have had. Our prayers are with his family who will miss such a wonderful Father and Prophet!

]]> By: Jeff http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3416 Jeff Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:04:27 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3416 My condolences to everyone that looked to him for comfort and guidance. My condolences to everyone that looked to him for comfort and guidance.

]]> By: Clay Whipkey http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3415 Clay Whipkey Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:01:37 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3415 When I joined the church in 1991, President Benson was ill and never spoke publicly again. President Hinckley has basically been the only prophet and church president I have ever known. He is a great man and I will miss him dearly. I actually look forward to President Monson. I have high hopes for his pastoral style. When I joined the church in 1991, President Benson was ill and never spoke publicly again. President Hinckley has basically been the only prophet and church president I have ever known. He is a great man and I will miss him dearly. I actually look forward to President Monson. I have high hopes for his pastoral style.

]]> By: Lincoln http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3414 Lincoln Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:00:17 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3414 Let the reign of Elder Monson begin, this should be interesting... oh wait, after the church grieves President Hinckley's loss for a month or so. Let the reign of Elder Monson begin, this should be interesting… oh wait, after the church grieves President Hinckley’s loss for a month or so.

]]> By: Andrew Ainsworth http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3413 Andrew Ainsworth Mon, 28 Jan 2008 03:58:03 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3413 What an inspiring example. I could only dream to have as much positive influence on so many people in my lifetime. A tireless servant who spread so much goodness throughout the world. What an inspiring example. I could only dream to have as much positive influence on so many people in my lifetime. A tireless servant who spread so much goodness throughout the world.

]]> By: John Dehlin http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3412 John Dehlin Mon, 28 Jan 2008 03:55:41 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/2008/01/27/president-hinckley-passes-away/#comment-3412 I love that man. I love that man.

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