LaDaSa church lowers missionary age for men to 18; Joseph F. Smith shrugs

Joseph F. Smith, not impressed

SALT LAKE CITY - In a move that shocked most members of the church, LaDaSa church president Thomas S. Monson made a major announcement during the most recent general conference. President Monson proclaimed that, effective immediately, young men who had turned 18 and had graduated from high school may be eligible to serve a full-time mission. The previous age minimum was 19.

When made aware of the announcement former church president Joseph F. Smith shrugged.