He said what he said. That’s on him. Let him make his own excuses and apologies. He’s a grown man.
One cannot talk that way about a prophet in our church without losing respect of many.
He chose to speak and stand on his statement…not retract or apologize. That reveals who he is. I also know where I stand. He has my unrequested forgiveness…but respect?
If what he said about Joseph Smith didn’t bother you, that says something about you.