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To: donna
I’ll never vote for a Mormon or a Moslem.
Both believe that women are not equal before god.

That is not the teaching of the LDS church. Here are some articles you may refer to:

LDS Apostle M. Russell Ballard in 1993: Equality through Diversity:

Our Father in Heaven loves all of His children equally, perfectly, and infinitely. His love is no different for His daughters than for His sons. Our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, also loves men and women equally. His atonement and His gospel are for all of God’s children. During His earthly ministry Jesus served men and women alike: He healed both men and women and He taught both men and women.

LDS Elder Bruce C. Hafen in 2007: Crossing Thresholds and Becoming Equal Partners

LDS President Spencer W. Kimball in 1978: Privileges and Responsibilities of Sisters

See the LDS Proclamation on the Family. It identifies different primary responsibilities of husbands and wives, including the husband's role to "preside in righteousness". It also allows for "individual adaptation" to the circumstances of the family.

89 posted on 11/21/2007 5:51:45 AM PST by esarlls3
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To: donna; esarlls3
Both believe that women are not equal before god.[Donna]

That is not the teaching of the LDS church. Here are some articles you may refer to[esar11s3]

Notice no articles referenced where an LDS woman is 100% dependent upon being married to a temple-worthy Mormon in good standing with the church if she wants to reach the highest degree of exaltation (godhood). Otherwise, her spiritual progression is limited.

(On the other hand, Utah was one of the first states to grant voting rights to women.)

92 posted on 11/21/2007 6:58:17 AM PST by Colofornian
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