Dove Posted August 19, 2011 Report Posted August 19, 2011 I would like to list links that speak of women in the church. I am taking all of these from lds.org to be sure they are all congruent with church doctrine/principals/counsel. Happy Reading!The Women of God - general-conferenceDaughters of God - general-conferenceThe Lord as a Role Model for Men and Women - Ensign Aug. 1980 - ensignLDS Church Music Interactive Music PlayerLDS.org - Mormon MessagesOur Sacred Duty to Honor Women - general-conferenceThese are just a few of the many articles I have found on women. Hopefully, these will be as edifying and comforting to you who read them as they were to me.If you can find any other articles from the LDS church, please feel free to post them~Dove Quote
MarginOfError Posted August 19, 2011 Report Posted August 19, 2011 What Scripture Has to SayOh, Snow! How I've missed you! Quote
pam Posted August 19, 2011 Report Posted August 19, 2011 What Scripture Has to Say Snow...don't make me regret my decision. And btw..your eye still creeps me out. Quote
john doe Posted August 19, 2011 Report Posted August 19, 2011 Pam, it's encouraged to use the scriptures. I fail to see the problem with the post in question. Quote
pam Posted August 19, 2011 Report Posted August 19, 2011 Pam, it's encouraged to use the scriptures. I fail to see the problem with the post in question. I'll be seeing YOU tomorrow. Paybacks baby. Quote
bytebear Posted August 19, 2011 Report Posted August 19, 2011 What Scripture Has to SayAnd here I thought this was a lesson on women, when it turns out it's on the need for Latter-day prophets. Quote
RescueMom Posted August 19, 2011 Report Posted August 19, 2011 What Scripture Has to SayWhoooo hoooo...I never have to talk in church ever...again... Quote
Seminarysnoozer Posted August 19, 2011 Report Posted August 19, 2011 Whoooo hoooo...I never have to talk in church ever...again...Haha, this is why we come here. Would be interesting to see the percentage of women on this site. Guess they are going to have to release me from my young women's calling. ... although, often times I can't talk over the Mia Maids anyways. Quote
Dove Posted August 19, 2011 Author Report Posted August 19, 2011 Well, I guess I am finally understanding Snow's sense of humor, LOL. So much for truly celebrating the women in the church. Oh well, we probably needed the humor more... Quote
pam Posted August 19, 2011 Report Posted August 19, 2011 Whoooo hoooo...I never have to talk in church ever...again... Quote
Snow Posted August 20, 2011 Report Posted August 20, 2011 Well, I guess I am finally understanding Snow's sense of humor, LOL. So much for truly celebrating the women in the church. Oh well, we probably needed the humor more...Personally I think women are celebrated enough. I think the time may come, who knows when, when instead of just celebrating them, they have power and authority in the Church similar to what men have. Quote
Suzie Posted August 20, 2011 Report Posted August 20, 2011 Personally I think women are celebrated enough. I think the time may come, who knows when, when instead of just celebrating them, they have power and authority in the Church similar to what men have.We can start by letting them pray at Saturday or Sunday Session of General Conference...http://www.lds.net/forums/lds-gospel-discussion/38420-sisters-praying-conference.html Quote
Vort Posted August 20, 2011 Report Posted August 20, 2011 We can start by letting them pray at Saturday or Sunday Session of General Conference...http://www.lds.net/forums/lds-gospel-discussion/38420-sisters-praying-conference.htmlYeah, what are WE doing, not allowing those sisters to pray! How shameful of US!Good thing WE're not agitating for change or anything. Quote
Guest Posted August 20, 2011 Report Posted August 20, 2011 "Agitating". Why would a woman pushing feminist issues want to use a word for herself that people identify with washing machines? Quote
Snow Posted August 20, 2011 Report Posted August 20, 2011 Snow...don't make me regret my decision.Oh - so you're the one to blame for me being here. One reaps what one sows Pam. Quote
john doe Posted August 20, 2011 Report Posted August 20, 2011 Oh - so you're the one to blame for me being here. One reaps what one sows Pam.To paraphrase Bill Cosby, 'She brought you into this world, she can take you out'. Quote
Dove Posted August 20, 2011 Author Report Posted August 20, 2011 Personally I think women are celebrated enough. I think the time may come, who knows when, when instead of just celebrating them, they have power and authority in the Church similar to what men have.I appreciate your sentiment Snow; but, I really doubt the patriarchal order of the church will change. After reading your link to 'women not to speak in public;" while it was humorous, it also helped me to realize that women really are under the priesthood authority of their husband...It has been this way since Adam and Eve. As much as I struggle with feeling equal under the patriarchal order. I doubt that this aspect will change....I admit I struggle with this a great deal because of how my dad handled/abused his authority. It leaves me feeling vulnerable and powerless.On the brighter side, I have met many a loving priesthood holder, some in the form of very Christlike bishops. I have a profound testimony of the power of the priesthood and priesthood blessings.I'm grateful that, as has never been to this extent before, women's worth and value are at least acknowledged in the role they have been given. Quote
Suzie Posted August 20, 2011 Report Posted August 20, 2011 "Agitating". Why would a woman pushing feminist issues want to use a word for herself that people identify with washing machines?Where is that laugh button! Quote
Snow Posted August 20, 2011 Report Posted August 20, 2011 I appreciate your sentiment Snow; but, I really doubt the patriarchal order of the church will change. After reading your link to 'women not to speak in public;" while it was humorous, it also helped me to realize that women really are under the priesthood authority of their husband...It has been this way since Adam and Eve. As much as I struggle with feeling equal under the patriarchal order. I doubt that this aspect will change....I admit I struggle with this a great deal because of how my dad handled/abused his authority. It leaves me feeling vulnerable and powerless.On the brighter side, I have met many a loving priesthood holder, some in the form of very Christlike bishops. I have a profound testimony of the power of the priesthood and priesthood blessings.I'm grateful that, as has never been to this extent before, women's worth and value are at least acknowledged in the role they have been given.I don't know if that is so - that it won't change. President Hinckley said that it could in a public interview. Various prophets were even more certain than you that blacks would never have the priesthood and they turned out to be 100% wrong.From a historical standpoint, we don't have any idea what the priesthood was like in the days of Adam but we do know that in the past it has been different than it is today. Joseph Smith had more liberal views on women and the priesthood that we do today. In the time of the New Testament there were women prophets, deacons and apostles. Paul, despite what the quote I posted said, had liberal views about women.,,, the quote is likely a forgery, not actually written by Paul, but added later.The Church is always very concerned about it's public image, inculcating it's members on what to eat and drink, how to dress and act, how to groom themselves, etc. The time came when it was near impossible to marry multiple women so we stopped doing it. The time came when it was nearly impossible to discriminate against black people, so Dr. Kimball studied it and prayed about it and through revelation, changed it. It society gets to a place when it is nearly impossible to discriminate against women, you can count on much study and prayer on the matter, Quote
Dove Posted August 21, 2011 Author Report Posted August 21, 2011 Thank you for your words, Snow... I do hope people read the links I listed. They are really good articles. I searched and chose them with care. A lot because of another thread recently closed~ :-) Quote
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