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Mormonism and priesthood

Restoration

Restoration

Summary: Critics claim that no restoration of priesthood authority was required, and that the "laying on of hands" is not necessary in order to receive priesthood authority. Some critics claim that the concept of priesthood authority and ordinations came from Sidney Rigdon.

• • Aaronic priesthood (Click here for full article)
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    • Hebrews 7 and the Aaronic priesthood—
      Brief Summary: Hebrews 7 states that the Aaronic/Levitical Priesthood was "changed" to the unique priesthood "after the order of Melchizedek" held by Jesus Christ. Why then do Mormons still use the Aaronic Priesthood? (Click here for full article)
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  • Melchizedek priesthood (Click here for full article)
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    • Date of the restoration of the Melchizedek priesthood (Click here for full article)
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Women and priesthood

Criticisms

Christians don't need a mediating priesthood

Summary: Sectarian Protestant critics claim that Christians do not need a mediating priesthood since it has been "fulfilled in Christ."

Non-transferable

Summary: Critics claim that only Jesus held the priesthood, and that such priesthood was not 'transferable' to members of the Church.

Is there a "Priesthood of All Believers"

Summary: Critics of Mormonism assert that there is no need for unbroken lines of priesthood authority since the Bible teaches that all believers hold the priesthood.

What does the Bible teach

Summary: What does the Bible teach about priesthood in the Church of Jesus Christ?