tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30249372.post7076058219535281684..comments2023-06-15T05:29:31.791-05:00Comments on ...snowy mornings...: A Couple of QuotesMary Blisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08273585058125450521noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30249372.post-58266396736215998902013-06-15T22:37:31.324-05:002013-06-15T22:37:31.324-05:00I have found a few more quotes recently that, I th...I have found a few more quotes recently that, I think, might suggest a different order in different spheres- these are specifically about pre-mortal life.<br /><br />"Eve- a daughter of God, one of the spirit offspring of the Almightly Elohim- was among the noble and great in preexistence. She ranked in spiritual stature, in faith, and devotion, in conformity to eternal law with Michael." "Christ and Mary, Adam and Eve, Abraham and Sarah and a host of mighty men and equally glorious women composed that group of 'the noble and great ones', to whom the Lord Jesus said: 'We will go down, for there is space there, and we will take of these materials,and we will make an earth whereon these may dwell."-Elder Bruce R McConkie, "Eve and the Fall"<br /><br />Combine that with the following:<br /><br />"Priesthood is power like none other on earth or in heaven. It is the very power of God himself, the power by which the worlds were made...We received the priesthood first in the premortal existence and then again as mortals. Adam held the keys and used the priesthood when he participated in the creation of the earth. " -Bruce R McCokie, The Doctrine of the Priesthood<br /><br />"It(the Priesthood) is the consummate power on this earth. It is the power by which the earth was created—and all other things in the vast universe that are a part of our life." -Boyd K Packer, Priesthood Power in the Home<br /><br />Certainly someone could argue that sure, maybe women participated just as they participate today- supportively. But that is not how I interpret it. But then I also think that if women participate only supportively, they are not living up to their privileges or potential. <br /><br />I also think it is interesting to note that when I was set apart to be a temple worker, I wasn't given any specific 'keys' or authority, but the language of the temple ordinances I performed would imply that I had such. What is the pre-requisite to being able to work in the temple as a female? Only that you be worthy and ENDOWED, right? Then of course called and set apart as you would in any calling. hmmmm... That says something about the endowment, I think.<br /><br />Margrethehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018710439319779029noreply@blogger.com