“NOBODY...absolutely NOBODY...ever gets “rejected” by such a verbal call to “sustain” a given leader”
Well, it may not mean much to you, but if I was in that ward, I would not only raise my hand in opposition, I would stand while doing it. I’ve caused a few waves before and will probably do it again. Too many have become squishes. We need to change that.
Well, good for you...but Lds gen authorities & bishops are even more sensitive now to what might be construed as applying political pressure or political posturing.
Hasn't happened...ain't gonna happen.
It's just like a lot of grassroots Mormons are who personally pro-life.
But any & all pro-life activity isn't going to be formally called for by any Lds leader. (It's seen as "political")
Hence, all we're left with when Lds leaders are evaluated is statements on abortion with reams of "exceptions" -- including the wide-open exception of "If God tells you" in prayer to dismember your child.
I am encouraged by your spunk...
What you would be doing in such a case is demonstrating that you don’t “sustain” your bishop...
This would also indicate that his judgement is being called into question as well as that of the Stake Presidency...who called him, and on up the chain to the 1st Presidency.
They are, afterall, “called by god” for such a position...this could almost be construed by them as heresy...cause for excommunication.
"When the Prophet speaks; the thinking has been done."