tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9085826525086205605.post8672437689867460411..comments2023-07-13T08:18:22.638-07:00Comments on Jenneology~ I am Doing it!: Lingering QuestionsDescenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07332889769426579665noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9085826525086205605.post-57623869047512097202011-02-14T13:07:26.064-08:002011-02-14T13:07:26.064-08:00These are some of my questions too. I'm also ...These are some of my questions too. I'm also trying to figure out what on earth (literally!) the priesthood is if not the power of God to heal and bless. What else do men do that they need it for? We're all set apart for our callings, so we all are entitled to revelation for those we have stewardship over. God doesn't only speak to those with the priesthood. And the rest just doesn't seem authority specific, let alone gender required. I'm having a hard time seeing it for what it really is. <br /><br />The other part that struck me was the idea that women administering fell out of practice or at least became less supported because other denominations began healing rituals of their own, and that it was deemed necessary to further set Mormonism apart by claiming proper priesthood authority to do such things, a contradiction from the "every member can do this" attitude. It's these types of contradictions in response to culture and outside influence that bothers me. Where is the real answer from God, and not just the interpretations from various leaders? <br /><br />And yes, I want to know where we go from here. I'm thinking I will not hesitate to perform a blessing or healing if the opportunity arrises. I won't go looking for it, but if it makes sense, I won't feel restricted, and maybe that's how change will happen, if women get a sense of solidarity in doing what makes sense and what their heart and spirit tells them is appropriate and right with God.cchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08900004354337917385noreply@blogger.com