Historians have usurped the prophets

[BYU71]

Originally Posted by Adam

Exactly, that is what I'm saying. Just like with the SWK end to the priesthood ban, the revelation is nearly always a confirmation of a decision made.

God doesn't micro-manage. He allows the law of the harvest to operate. Even for those "of neccessity" who are called to lead the Church.

I do agree with you here Adam. I think Gods involvement is minimal. However, to say otherwise would dissapoint a lot of people who count on leaders telling them what to do and those leaders actually being continual direct links to God.