Jan Morgan- would you mind sharing the author of Women and the Priesthood?
RitaSeptember 28, 2015
It states quite clearly in the New Testament that Christ's sacrifice did away with circumcision as the sign of the covenant. Romans 2:29 But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.
Our circumcision of the heart replaces the physical, outward symbol of the Abrahamic Covenant. We sacrifice our sinful nature, rather than a piece of skin, in becoming heirs of Abraham.
TimSeptember 23, 2015
All of this is correct from the Jewish standpoint, but since Christ fulfilled the law circumcision is no longer required. There was a whole long discussion by the early apostles about whether circumcision was still required. And no matter how many women request the doctor to circumcise their infant sons it is not part of the requirements for membership in the Church or Kingdom. Although our Patriarchal Blessings declare our lineage, it is still not a requirement for me to be circumcised in order to be be a part of the covenant people. A lot of us are simply born in the covenant. Surely the author is not suggesting that is all null and void without circumcision?
Jan MorganSeptember 22, 2015
When I served my mission in 1976-77 we were right in the middle, as a nation, of ratifying the ERA or equal rights amendment. A lot of LDS women at the time questioned their faith in a patriarchal church. I remember being so grateful to have read a great book called "Women and the Priesthood." That book helped me try to explain to other sister missionaries why we covenant with "Adam" and "Adam" covenants with God and many other topics. Recognizing Sarah's importance, as well as all the other covenanted wives, helps us understand the vital role women play in the Kingdom of God and the Plan of Salvation.
Angel CurrySeptember 22, 2015
YOU are gave incorrect information on the lighting of the Candle prayer for welcoming the Sabbath. It can only be performed by a woman unless none is available and the prayer says
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אַדֹנָ-י אֱ-לֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם אֲשֶׁר קִדְּשָׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו וְצִוָּנוּ לְהַדְלִיק נֵר שֶׁל שַׁבָּת קֹדֶשׁ
Transliteration: Baruch a-ta A-do-nay Elo-hei-nu me-lech ha-o-lam a-sher ki-di-sha-nu bi-mitz-vo-tav vi-tzi-va-noo li-had-leek ner shel Sha-bat ko-desh.
Translation: Blessed are you, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us to kindle the light of the Holy Shabbat
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LjonesSeptember 28, 2015
Jan Morgan- would you mind sharing the author of Women and the Priesthood?
RitaSeptember 28, 2015
It states quite clearly in the New Testament that Christ's sacrifice did away with circumcision as the sign of the covenant. Romans 2:29 But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God. Our circumcision of the heart replaces the physical, outward symbol of the Abrahamic Covenant. We sacrifice our sinful nature, rather than a piece of skin, in becoming heirs of Abraham.
TimSeptember 23, 2015
All of this is correct from the Jewish standpoint, but since Christ fulfilled the law circumcision is no longer required. There was a whole long discussion by the early apostles about whether circumcision was still required. And no matter how many women request the doctor to circumcise their infant sons it is not part of the requirements for membership in the Church or Kingdom. Although our Patriarchal Blessings declare our lineage, it is still not a requirement for me to be circumcised in order to be be a part of the covenant people. A lot of us are simply born in the covenant. Surely the author is not suggesting that is all null and void without circumcision?
Jan MorganSeptember 22, 2015
When I served my mission in 1976-77 we were right in the middle, as a nation, of ratifying the ERA or equal rights amendment. A lot of LDS women at the time questioned their faith in a patriarchal church. I remember being so grateful to have read a great book called "Women and the Priesthood." That book helped me try to explain to other sister missionaries why we covenant with "Adam" and "Adam" covenants with God and many other topics. Recognizing Sarah's importance, as well as all the other covenanted wives, helps us understand the vital role women play in the Kingdom of God and the Plan of Salvation.
Angel CurrySeptember 22, 2015
YOU are gave incorrect information on the lighting of the Candle prayer for welcoming the Sabbath. It can only be performed by a woman unless none is available and the prayer says בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אַדֹנָ-י אֱ-לֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם אֲשֶׁר קִדְּשָׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו וְצִוָּנוּ לְהַדְלִיק נֵר שֶׁל שַׁבָּת קֹדֶשׁ Transliteration: Baruch a-ta A-do-nay Elo-hei-nu me-lech ha-o-lam a-sher ki-di-sha-nu bi-mitz-vo-tav vi-tzi-va-noo li-had-leek ner shel Sha-bat ko-desh. Translation: Blessed are you, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us to kindle the light of the Holy Shabbat
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