tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682689764476812265.post6833062109936072853..comments2023-12-08T08:52:02.346-08:00Comments on You, Me & Religion: StephanieYou, Me & Religionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11182081644024956860noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682689764476812265.post-10496546983120541672011-07-14T16:31:27.982-07:002011-07-14T16:31:27.982-07:00Enjoying the interviews on this page!
I was happy ...Enjoying the interviews on this page!<br />I was happy to do an interview with you as well, but haven't seen it published yet. Is there a schedule or an email alert so that we know when our own interviews will "air"? Thanks for a great blog that shares beliefs, ideas, and diverse fellowship. ~ Judy Dudich ~Judy Dudichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08075072259006322851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682689764476812265.post-87188295381460540122011-06-27T04:26:11.392-07:002011-06-27T04:26:11.392-07:00Very interesting testimony I read with pleasure. T...Very interesting testimony I read with pleasure. Thanks for sharing Stephanie, I definitely learn a lot. I heard about Mormons before but didn't know anything about their practice or beliefs. And I have been unfortunately driven away from the Truth by people talk about what they don't know. Till now. <br />So thanks again. All the best for you and your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682689764476812265.post-52459155522299091122011-06-26T16:32:43.756-07:002011-06-26T16:32:43.756-07:00Thanks for your response, Steph =) It certainly gi...Thanks for your response, Steph =) It certainly gives food for thought, and in the end, as long as you feel fullfilled then that is all that matters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682689764476812265.post-12856992092043905682011-06-25T16:43:17.650-07:002011-06-25T16:43:17.650-07:00I can understand and appreciate your point, Cora. ...I can understand and appreciate your point, Cora. Perhaps it's a matter of semantics or the name of a title, but in the LDS church, women do "hold office of ministry." While they do not hold the priesthood, they minister, administer and make contributions at all levels of leadership. Even the Prophet and Twelve apostles hold committee meetings that include and seek the counsel and input of the female leaders in the Church. For these reasons, though the titles may be different, I've never felt that our opportunities to contribute are any less than those of the men in the church. I guess I see it almost as an extension of our eternal gender roles. I will never hold the title of Father in my family, but I will absolutely be a co-leader in my home, and even take charge and give direction on many points. I think this pattern is reflected in LDS church leadership.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486223394459963669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682689764476812265.post-14829523861251736182011-06-25T14:33:57.256-07:002011-06-25T14:33:57.256-07:00Hi Steph!
I've been around the LDS Church for...Hi Steph!<br /><br />I've been around the LDS Church for about 20 years (never converted) and have great respect for your beliefs.<br /><br />I do have one comment about something, however:<br /><br />"and I know of no other church that gives women more opportunities for leadership and service or promotes such faith in the input and influence of women."<br /><br />1. Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) whom back in the 1600s acknowleged that men and women are equal and that women can hold office of ministry. It is the Quaker women that begin the Sufferage movement with the support of their men.<br /><br />2. The Community of Christ (former RLDS) allows women to hold the priesthood (both A & M) for the same reason as RSoF: women are equal. <br /><br />LDS Church does not allow this, nor will a woman ever be President, an Apostle, etc... so I must disagree with you: there are other Churches that promote greater opportunities for women. I really hope that the LDS Church will catch up with the Quakers/CoC etc. on this issue in the future =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682689764476812265.post-17107767224624403662011-06-25T12:25:41.923-07:002011-06-25T12:25:41.923-07:00Thanks for this opportunity to share my faith. It...Thanks for this opportunity to share my faith. It looks like some of my links didn't work, so if anyone is interested in learning more, mormon.org is a great resource.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486223394459963669noreply@blogger.com