Mormonism and gender issues/Women

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Mormonism and women's issues

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As prophets anciently

Summary: The Old and New Testaments talk of women prophets. Why are there no women prophets in the church today?

Childbearing

Summary: Some claim that LDS teachings about childbearing put an improper burden on LDS families, especially women.

Role in the Church

• • Priesthood—
    Brief Summary: Why do women not exercise priesthood authority in the Church? (Click here for full article)
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  • Marriage—
    Brief Summary: Some critics charge that the LDS Church devalues those who are not married, degrades women, or encourages improper behavior by spouses. Some former members claim that they mistreated or neglected their families to better fulfill "Church duties." (Click here for full article)
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Women as "sons of perdition"?

Summary: Are there women who would be among those cast into outer darkness? Are there female 'Sons of Perdition'?