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What are Mormon women like? Do Mormons believe in equality of men and women?

Angela answered...

Yes! We firmly believe that men and women are equal in the eyes of God and are given separate, but equally important responsibilities here on Earth. Men are given the power of the Priesthood, which allows them to do things for their families and others such as give blessings or baptize individuals. Women are given the sacred responsibility of bringing children into the world and to support their husbands with their responsibilities. Both parents are encouraged to teach gospel principles to their children together and to live in harmony with the Church. This is not to say women are not encouraged to pursue educational endeavors or career opportunities. Each family is different, we are encouraged to pray and make decisions based on what is best for our families. Every Mormon woman is different, but we all have something in common. We are all daughters of our Father in Heaven. Show more Show less

Tawni answered...

I love this question and I love to answer it with a quote by Margaret D. Nadauld, "Women of God can never be like women of the world. The world has enough women who are tough; we need women who are tender. There are enough women who are coarse; we need women who are kind. There are enough women who are rude; we need women who are refined. We have enough women of fame and fortune; we need more women of faith. We have enough greed; we need more goodness. We have enough vanity; we need more virtue. We have enough popularity; we need more purity." This is not to say that Mormon women are perfect, we all make mistakes, however every day we should be striving to become more like Christ. More tender, kind, refined, faithful, good, virtuous and pure. Men and women in the gospel are equal. Men have the privilege and responsibility of holding the priesthood and presiding over the home as the patriarch. However, women have the different yet equal privilege of bearing and nurturing children. The Apostle Paul taught that “neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord” (1 Corinthians 11:11). In the sight of God, and in the marriage relationship, men and women are equally important. Show more Show less

What will the Mormon missionaries talk about when they visit my home?

Timothy Holt answered...

The purpose of life, The atonement of Jesus Christ, life after death, the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Book of Mormon, living prophets, and how families can be together forever. Show more Show less

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