If a female tried to get into the priesthood session of GC...

[Jeff Lebowski]

I liked this response:

http://janariess.religionnews.com/20...mon-protestor/

[Sullyute]

This will placate the OW crowd!

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsfa...enter.html.csp

It looks like the men's auxillary leadership photos were done in a studio with a backdrop. The women's were all done outside (I assume on temple grounds). I wonder if that was the women's choice or a last minute decision (i.e. Hey sisters, come outside we want to take your picture).

[Mrs. Funk]

I liked this response:

http://janariess.religionnews.com/20...mon-protestor/

I also liked this. I appreciate anything that doesn't use the words anti-Christ, feminazi, devil-worshipper, or baby-killer after this week. Because supporting women's ordination is totes the same thing as all those.

(I wish I was exaggerating.)

[Pheidippides]

I also liked this. I appreciate anything that doesn't use the words anti-Christ, feminazi, devil-worshipper, or baby-killer after this week. Because supporting women's ordination is totes the same thing as all those.

(I wish I was exaggerating.)

Sh*t just got real. My wife is beside herself with anger today. I just saw her light up somebody in our stake for posting a link to a pretty lame blog and saying that all the OW people just need to pray about it more or something. Actual quote at the end of the rant:

I didn't appreciate this post much except as a reflection of how I used to think when I thought I knew everything.

[DrumNFeather]

I also liked this. I appreciate anything that doesn't use the words anti-Christ, feminazi, devil-worshipper, or baby-killer after this week. Because supporting women's ordination is totes the same thing as all those.

(I wish I was exaggerating.)

On the other hand, you have folks insinuating that you're a bad parent (of daughters) if you don't support it, or don't care about it.

These type of "discussions" tend to bring out the worst in people...which is ironic since we have more in common than we don't.

[Mrs. Funk]

On the other hand, you have folks insinuating that you're a bad parent (of daughters) if you don't support it, or don't care about it.

These type of "discussions" tend to bring out the worst in people...which is ironic since we have more in common than we don't.

I haven't seen much of the type of criticism you mention, but I acknowledge that I've been avoiding comments sections and internet "conversations" on the subject since Monday. I think wherever people stand on difficult topics, it's important to approach others from a place of love and compassion. It's possible to vigorously disagree and not insult people, whoever they are.

[DrumNFeather]

I haven't seen much of the type of criticism you mention, but I acknowledge that I've been avoiding comments sections and internet "conversations" on the subject since Monday. I think wherever people stand on difficult topics, it's important to approach others from a place of love and compassion. It's possible to vigorously disagree and not insult people, whoever they are.

Totally agree.

[pellegrino]

Ah. Feels nice to have this little feminist moment behind us.

I mean, they are bending over backwards.

[Mrs. Funk]

I mean, they are bending over backwards.

"We put up pictures! What more do you uppity women want?!"

[Topper]

I also liked this. I appreciate anything that doesn't use the words anti-Christ, feminazi, devil-worshipper, or baby-killer after this week. Because supporting women's ordination is totes the same thing as all those.

(I wish I was exaggerating.)

That was a thoughtful response.

[DrumNFeather]

"We put up pictures! What more do you uppity women want?!"

This better mean that a father's room is coming to our local chapels...

[Mrs. Funk]

This better mean that a father's room is coming to our local chapels...

I think the idea of a parent's room is GENIUS. Like the rooms I've seen at other churches that have quiet toys and little tables for kids to color at, and a place to sit with napping babies. We're on the same page here, dude.

[Topper]

I think the idea of a parent's room is GENIUS. Like the rooms I've seen at other churches that have quiet toys and little tables for kids to color at, and a place to sit with napping babies. We're on the same page here, dude.

What discourages me to some point is the appearance that any concerns expressed tend to be responded in this fashion:

We are the Church's authorities and know what's best
Those who express themselves are not in concert with the Spirit (get in line)
Those who express any view different than ours are apostates to rot in hell
Nothing expressed has any validity

The response is almost always very, very defensive.

[Mrs. Funk]

What discourages me to some point is the appearance that any concerns expressed tend to be responded in this fashion:

We are the Church's authorities and know what's best
Those who express themselves are not in concert with the Spirit (get in line)
Those who express any view different than ours are apostates to rot in hell
Nothing expressed has any validity

The response is almost always very, very defensive.

Agreed. It doesn't make for much exchange of ideas.

[Solon]

The response is almost always very, very defensive.

And clumsy.