Russell Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dies. Thoughts?

[Cubus]

Russell M. Nelson, the oldest-ever president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died died at his home in Salt Lake City, at the age of 101, church spokesperson Candice Madsen said in a statement.

Nelson, a former heart surgeon, spent four decades in the highest levels of church leadership after he was selected in 1984 to join a top church governing body called the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He ascended to the presidency in January 2018 when Thomas S. Monson died and in 2024 became the first president of the faith to hit the century mark.

Born in Salt Lake City in 1924, Nelson joined the religion in young adulthood. He was a doctor at the age of 22 and served a two-year Army medical tour of duty during the Korean War before resuming a medical career that included being director of thoracic surgery residency at the University of Utah.

Source: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/28/russell-m-nelson-oldest-ever-president-of-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-dies-00583691

[Zhangyuxin]

The passing of Russell Nelson is a profound event for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members. As a leader of the Church, he undoubtedly had a profound impact on its development and the lives of its members.
Members of the Church may feel a sense of grief and loss, while also cherishing President Nelson's contributions and reflecting on the doctrines and values ​​he imparted.
Nelson's non-members may reflect on President Nelson's life and his impact on religion, society, and culture.
In short, the passing of Russell Nelson is a cause for commemoration and reflection, reminding us of the brevity and meaning of life and the impact that leaders can have on society.

[jennifer_bloom]

My friend knew the president of a private Christian academy for disabled people in Africa who lived generously past 100 years. I have said that a life of religion or public work often lengthens your life. A European man who rescued children by forging documents and organizing adoptions during the holocaust, also lived past 100.

[OfDeath]

He presided over the usual LGBTQetc. discrimination and sexual abuse cover ups. He also pushed the usual big business “church” agenda where they beguile people into paying them to “be closer to Jesus”.

He was a despicable human being and hopefully he suffered as much as possible in death because Hell doesn’t exist.

[Cubus]

He actually moved Mormons more left wing on LGBT.

[Anonymous]

He was a good man as far as I can tell. It's amazing to me how much misinformation there is about the LDS church. I am not a member, but I grew up in and still live in a heavily LDS community. They have some odd beliefs, but they are good people. Higher caliber than average Americans in most ways.

[OlderAndWiser]

There are a few things at the LDS church which I respect, a few things which I disrespect, and more things that I fear. I don't know anything about this man who just died.

[loveyouoak]

Wow! I think he made it to 101 because he held on to life so tightly. I wish I could make it to 101 too.

[Cubus]

May you make it.

[mysteriousNicholas]

@Cubus they've lost a giant of their faith 😭😞