Reactions to Oaks as new LDS leader and new First Presidency | NYGazet

Scholars, historians, observers and Latter-day Saints react to news of Dallin Oaks as the newly minted LDS Church president, with Henry Eyring and D. Todd Christofferson as his counselors in the First Presidency.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is once again led by a president-prophet. Here are a few reactions from scholars and everyday members to Tuesday’s ascension of former Utah Supreme Court Justice Dallin H. Oaks to the top spot — plus th... [2341 chars]