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

[Uncle Ted]

Right now the church is sending out pamphlets to former members (I presume those who have formally resigned/been excommunicated) inviting them to "join with us." Seen a couple screen shots.

Please post. I am guessing they got someone like Tom Bodett to let all the ex-mormons there is still an open door...

well-leave-the-light-on1.jpg

[Pheidippides]

Please post. I am guessing they got someone like Tom Bodett to let all the ex-mormons there is still an open door...

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http://i.imgur.com/lBQRRwg.jpg

[LiveCoug]

http://i.imgur.com/lBQRRwg.jpg

Is that pamphlet supposed to be offensive?

[Blueintheface]

Is that pamphlet supposed to be offensive?

Yes, but only because it wasn't signed by a woman.

[Pheidippides]

Is that pamphlet supposed to be offensive?

I can't see how would be, unless somebody is offended at the church sending them anything at all. It seems pretty nice to me.

[smokymountainrain]

I can't see how would be, unless somebody is offended at the church sending them anything at all. It seems pretty nice to me.

Agreed. I guess if one really wanted to find offense, they could pick at a few things and find them, but mostly it was pretty vanilla and nice.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Agreed. I guess if one really wanted to find offense, they could pick at a few things and find them, but mostly it was pretty vanilla and nice.

Some of these folks have an extraordinary talent for finding offense.

[smokymountainrain]

Some of these folks have an extraordinary talent for finding offense.

A good point, to be sure.

[Bruiserstone]

I found this to be an interesting read. It is not that often I hear a prominent LDS woman in the heiarchy of the church speak so frankly. The example and culture starts at the top.

http://rationalfaiths.com/why-arent-the-women-included/?fb_action_ids=10203375523538993&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%5B248405822008495%5D&action_type_map=%5B%22og.likes%22%5D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D

[Topper]

I found this to be an interesting read. It is not that often I hear a prominent LDS woman in the heiarchy of the church speak so frankly. The example and culture starts at the top.

http://rationalfaiths.com/why-arent-...ref_map=%5B%5D

That was insightful.

After some contemplation, I believe we may some day see the women be ordained as priests. It may be decades in the future, but the dearth of men serving may necessitate the revelation.

[CardiacCoug]

http://i.imgur.com/lBQRRwg.jpg

I like how the pamphlet says the Church would benefit from the return of those who have left. Goes against that arrogant analogy of the Church as a train and whether you are on the train or not it's gonna move forward just the same.

[Pheidippides]

I like how the pamphlet says the Church would benefit from the return of those who have left. Goes against that arrogant analogy of the Church as a train and whether you are on the train or not it's gonna move forward just the same.

I haven't seen anybody get offended at it so far, and it's easy to see why. I think it's innocuous at worst, and is a decent gesture.

[Bruiserstone]

I haven't seen anybody get offended at it so far, and it's easy to see why. I think it's innocuous at worst, and is a decent gesture.

I don't think there is anything offensive or wrong with the pamphlet. I just don't think the church seems to grasp or understand why people or leaving. This is all fluffy and feel goody, but without addressing the meat of the issues I don't think this is going to sway people that are walking away.

[creekster]

I like how the pamphlet says the Church would benefit from the return of those who have left. Goes against that arrogant analogy of the Church as a train and whether you are on the train or not it's gonna move forward just the same.

I think you're trying too hard here. Trolling perhaps?

[Nakoma]

I think you're trying too hard here. Trolling perhaps?

The Savior's parable of the five virgins being left behind and shut out of the wedding really angers me.