I respect Pres. Hinckley for his gracious hosting of the Dali Lama and of his softening the church's stance on gays and lesbians. He was visited by Kofi Annan, in Salt Lake City, who was the secretary general of the United Nations at the time.

I expect that the church will continue to open up and progress with Monson. Woman will receive stronger roles as will gays and lesbians. The humanitarian efforts of the church continue to expand as do the church's environmental views. The name Monson is Jewish and I could see that having a bearing on Mormon/Jewish relations.