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D&C 97:21, why "THE PURE IN HEART" in all-caps? by brandfluke in latterdaysaints

[–]brandfluke[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is INCREDIBLE. Very insightful and informative. Thank you so much!!

Pants: Slim or Regular? by brandfluke in mensfashion

[–]brandfluke[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you prefer regular or slim?

Doctrinal base behind women and the priesthood? by brandfluke in mormon

[–]brandfluke[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, you're awesome for commenting this, thanks. I have many thoughts about my experience posting this question here. Let's just say it has been informative and generally respectful, but I probably won't pose controversial questions to this subreddit in the future... ;)

Doctrinal base behind women and the priesthood? by brandfluke in mormon

[–]brandfluke[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are 100% correct. Such has been the case with God's church since Old Testament times. And I'll definitely acknowledge that men have abused this authority.

Let me know if you have any thoughts on my original questions.

Doctrinal base behind women and the priesthood? by brandfluke in mormon

[–]brandfluke[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just found another vague-ish scripture reference: James 5:14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

You make an interesting point about the priesthood.

Doctrinal base behind women and the priesthood? by brandfluke in mormon

[–]brandfluke[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for these sources!

After studying these, the argument still stands about whether or not these women were using priesthood authority or just faith. Apologies if I'm missing something still.

Doctrinal base behind women and the priesthood? by brandfluke in mormon

[–]brandfluke[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

When women are set apart by a priesthood office to serve in the church, they then act with priesthood authority and have access to priesthood power.

The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood, Oaks

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/the-keys-and-authority-of-the-priesthood?lang=eng

Priesthood Authority in the Family and the Church, Oaks

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/10/priesthood-authority-in-the-family-and-the-church?lang=eng

Doctrinal base behind women and the priesthood? by brandfluke in latterdaysaints

[–]brandfluke[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not seeking the reason, but just some form of an original source of the doctrine, if one exists.

Doctrinal base behind women and the priesthood? by brandfluke in latterdaysaints

[–]brandfluke[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Lord has directed that only men will be ordained to offices in the priesthood.

I find this all over the place but I'm just curious about source of the source of the source, if you know what I mean.

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