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My daughter just had a baby and hasn’t worn a garment top since she gave birth. She will get back to it when feedings get less insane.

82-85 I believe?

We can determine for ourselves that an action is outside the bounds if the Lords laws for the purpose of creating our own behavior rules- but those who try to emulate the prophets on the walls end up alienating more than inspiring IMO. Jesus was far more influential and continues to be.

One of my husband’s bigger regrets in life was making the choice to stay out for 24 months when the rule changed from 18 to 24. He was the only missionary in his mission that made the choice to stay. it was the hardest six months of his life and eventually had an impact on his decision to leave the church. He returned to the church six years later.

I got endowed in 1990 and apparently in comparison to other peoples experience, my matron was Hard Core. I truly felt like I was going to burn forever if I ever let my garments touch the ground or if they were ever worn incorrectly such as with the bra underneath. Even to this day, I do not differentiate between what is a covenant, and what is a directive given in the temple. They are all simply rules that must be repented if we do not follow with exactness. I’ve always been uncomfortable going to ward Temple night when there’s so much chatter because I was taught to be very quiet, especially in the celestial room. Since discovering that the original garment directive I was given really probably came from one woman’s personal opinion, I have examined the way that I wear the garment completely differently than I used to. I wear them all the time. But sometimes, the activities that I’m doing don’t make sense to have them on. So I put them back on when I’m done. It works for me. And I’m pretty sure nobody’s ever going to accuse me of dressing too scantily. 🤪

I’ve wondered why “Hamba” keeps being quoted as if he’s an authority.

Faith is so painful sometimes. I’m sorry for your hurt. It must be so hard to hold on when promises are yet unfulfilled. FTFY

Is this an official purpose? Or a convenient one? Because if I’m planning illicit activities I’m not putting on garments that morning- or if I did, my ill intent will not be thwarted by fabric . The decision to stomp on my own commitments happened long before the point I’m removing my draws.

Can we even imagine the discomfort such changes will bring for those who are uncomfortable with even the changes already made?

I’d like to sincerely thank all who left my birthday party at 7, which started at 6, because it allowed those who remained to have a better time. Im not sure how this post is defendable, even considering all that followed. Sorry.

I dunno, a “sincere thank you” might be a stretch. Not sure where you’re going with that but ok? “Ex Mormons” get such a bad rap. I’m glad to see the JWitnesses backing down a little from their position on excommunication and shunning rules. Not much, but some. We could also be a bit less critical. Why can’t we simply accept that the Mormon church isn’t really for everybody? (Meaning, not everybody finds peace in the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints.)

I may be late to the party but who is this Adam Steed who claims that he filed a lawsuit 15 years ago for therapeutic abuse and that some president of the 70s quarum Richard G something worked with Jody Hildebrandt to fight against him? edit- I see now that Tacenda referred to him. But I didn’t recognize him in the latest thing I saw. Looks like he’s getting a little bit of traction at this point. I believe that the nickelodeon scandal is busting wide open fresh stories as people experience support online for their abuse long ago. My heart goes out to victims of physical and sexual abuse.

It’s likely that online “likes” has increased IPC. Therefore, more extremism. Very timely video- my spouse was using several very “intelligent friends” as references for why perhaps extremism isn’t so bad. ☠️☠️🤪

Audio of her making calls from prison talking about making money from prison and being misunderstood by the public not realizing how children can be evil- WITAH

Just saw One Life. Incredibly well done. Hopkins is brilliant. Bring tissues and let yourself cry.

Also fwiw I have known many bishops who, while the task is challenging, get a significant sense of meaning, blessings, satisfaction, fulfillment, etc. from being a bishop. I’ve known some men to lament the fact that they have never had the opportunity. I understand the sentiment of never wanting to be one (I do enough of that business in my paid job and it’s hard) But that’s a separate issue imo.

This rebuttal is overused imo. Look, I don’t wanna be HOA president. Ever. In fact, let’s take this down to I don’t ever want to attend an HOA meeting. Under any circumstance. But if somebody said I couldn’t attend an HOA meeting because of my gender, I would do what I could to change that rule. I don’t understand why this is a difficult difficult concept.

It seems highly unlikely to me that any of us would attempt to pressure God himself. What would the point of that be? Those of us who are challenged with the status quo most likely believe that it is getting in the way. And women for that matter.

For sure. I think I identified the emergency because it is under those circumstances that men are most likely to trust the need that women have. Sometimes our inspiration can be questioned IMO, but somebody gushing blood needs action.

I mean, I should clarify. I already know that I can do that. What I want is for.* the men in charge* to articulate that right and responsibility publicly, and to encourage it so as to underscore this nebulous power that we hold as women., As they are often telling us, we have, but not really telling us what to do with it. IMO.

Indeed. Maybe we can’t use the official “priesthood” as we traditionally understand it, but why could we not call on the powers of Heaven to attend to an emergency (which we are often enough doing)? Instead we gotta wait for a man to show up .

And if I’m alone in the woods with my kid, and my kid trips, and breaks a leg, and I can’t carry him out, and my phone doesn’t work, does my prayer to God in that minute, have less power than if a man came, and did the same thing? If I lay my hands does it do any good? Does my prayer as a woman work better than a strangers prayer who is not baptized? Is there anything that I have that will do me any good outside of what everybody already has? I acknowledge that if my husband were with me, and that situation, I would want him to give a priesthood blessing, and I would not ask to participate. I’m not sure that I feel good about that. i’ll tell you why. Recently, my in-laws both passed away. My husband and one other family member were the only members of the church in the entire family in attendance to the funeral. A large crowd of family members gathered to say goodbye to the second parent and my husband was asked to give a priesthood blessing to the parent. He invited all participants gather around and lay hand on the family member while my husband gave a priest blessing. I did not participate as I was holding a baby. However, I’m here to tell you it was the most beautiful and powerful moment I have had in a long time. Everybody in that room was moved and felt something . Nobody was excluded. It was exquisite.

Indeed. * what exactly does priesthood power mean?* - and if women have it, which we are told we do, what are we expected, allowed, taught, encouraged to do with it? Why is there not more conversation about this in all of those priesthood lessons in those manuals, especially for the young women?

No. Any woman who is a member of the church records is a member of RS. Even if they never attend. there is no sign up, no appointing, no authority, no need to be “worthy” , nothing.