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This kind of begs the question, because as near as I can tell Christian nationalism has nothing to do with belief in and service of the things Christ taught. Quite the opposite.

That was interesting. Thanks!

Isn’t the reason they need zero period because they are in release time seminary?

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Which is only wielded by men in this instance.

Specifically a man’s priesthood power though right? Because a woman’s “priesthood power” doesn’t work here

Would it be fair to say then that members of different faith act with God’s Priesthood Power?

So woman exercise the same priesthood power available to non members who covenant with God? I think it’s fine to say that God’s power is available to all who seek Her aid, but in my experience in your church, Priesthood is used to describe the thing men do when they perform ordinances like baptism, blessing the sacrament, blessing their children etc. Semantic games may work on those that already don’t see any issues, but do not provide any meaningful answers for those that do see issues.

Have you baptized your children? Given them a naming blessing? Fathers blessing? All these are done by “the authority” of the priesthood no?

Why doesn’t the church excommunicate more non-members then? Like all the public adulterers and cheats and felons? As for returning, isn’t repentance a necessary step regardless of excommunication status? Isn’t that a step for all converts? What am I missing?

Sure. Just point me to the post where you provide the clear succinct definition of both and how they differ.

Ok. What is the definitive definition of “priesthood power” and what is the definitive definition of “priesthood authority”

But Elder Oaks says women act with priesthood authority? Sorry if I’m not playing the semantic game right.

How do you withdraw membership from someone who isn’t a member of your church???

Exactly. It’s easy to delineate for men. Someone with the priesthood can give blessings, administer the sacrament, hold certain callings, baptize etc. For women there is …?