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Mormonism and priesthood
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Mormonism and priesthood
Topics
Restoration of the priesthood
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- The manner in which the priesthood was restored
- Date of the restoration of the Melchizedek priesthood
Women and priesthood
Summary: Why do women not exercise priesthood authority in the Church?Granting of priesthood authority in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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- Question: Why do women not exercise priesthood offices in the Church?
- Question: Did Joseph Smith intend to ordain women to the priesthood?
- Question: Why are there no women prophets in the church today?
- Question: Where did Alma the Elder get the legitimate priesthood authority to baptize at the waters of Mormon?
Criticisms by traditional Christians of the Mormon concept of priesthood
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- Question: Do we do not need a mediating priesthood since it has been "fulfilled in Christ?"
- Question: Was the priesthood held by Jesus priesthood not 'transferable' to members of the Church?
- Question: Is there a "Priesthood of All Believers" which eliminates the need for unbroken lines of priesthood authority?
- Question: What does the Bible teach about priesthood in the Church of Jesus Christ?
- Question: How do Mormons view miracles in other faiths?