Posted on 03/12/2010 7:02:37 AM PST by Colofornian
Women have a sacred role in the sanctification and purification of men, Elder Glenn L. Pace of the Seventy told students and faculty during the campus devotional in the Marriott Center at BYU on Tuesday, March 9.
Reflecting on the love he felt from his mother, sister, wife and daughters, Elder Pace spoke of the positive influence women have had on his life.
Speaking specifically about a time when his daughter fell asleep in his arms, Elder Pace noted the comfort it must have brought his daughter to be held by her father. He realized afterward that even greater was the peace and comfort she brought to him.
Looking to the Savior as an example, Elder Pace spoke of the love and respect He bestowed upon women.
"As we read about these associations, our focus is generally on what He teaches them and the love and understanding He gives them," Elder Pace said. "Have you ever considered the possibility that these women provided immense comfort to His burdened soul? It is my belief that He needed them as He journeyed toward living a perfect life in order that He could provide the ultimate sacrifice."
Just as the Savior needed righteous women, so do men today in purifying and sanctification in their lives.
Sharing excerpts from the story of the creation found in the book of Abraham, Elder Pace told of how the earth was created — before Eve — where Adam had been placed in the Garden of Eden. In the garden, Adam was enjoying a utopia in physical surroundings as well as open communication with God. Still, it was not complete without Eve.
"I believe the Father's statement 'It is not good that the man should be alone' (Genesis 2:18) had a much more profound meaning than the obvious biological implications," he said. "It also went further than providing Adam with company. Adam's ability to obtain the purification necessary to get back into the presence of God was dependent upon his continuous association with Eve."
In order for men and women to obtain the highest degree of celestial glory, there is need to be married, Elder Porter said.
"There is a limit to our spiritual development as long as we are single. There is a spiritual development which can only be obtained when a man and a woman join their incomplete selves into a complete couple," he said. "Just as conception requires the physical union of male and female, perfection requires the union of the very souls of male and female."
Although single men and women can accomplish great things on their own, they are incomplete until united intellectually, emotionally, physically and most important, spiritually, he said.
"The world we live in has gone awry with its focus on the physical part of the male and female relationship. If there is too much focus on the physical, the vital areas of intellectual, emotional and spiritual union are not being placed in an environment where they can flourish and grow."
Elder Pace spoke of the obsession the current society has on "making love," rather than developing a complete relationship that enables "expressing love." Because melding divine natures is a necessary element in bringing about perfection, Elder Pace said, individuals must guard against any deterioration of those natures.
"If the world keeps chipping away at the divine nature of women, it is probable that our relationships in marriage will not bring about the sanctification necessary for exaltation or, at a minimum, the process will be delayed," he said.
Referring to the phrase, "men have the priesthood and women have been given the blessing of procreation," Elder Pace spoke of the importance of each role in a relationship, and the ability couples have to complement one another in their eternal roles.
"It is the marriage ceremony in the temple where husband and wife receive the power to perfect their relationship and, thereby, obtain their exaltation."
As individuals work together to become a whole, as the Lord has commanded, they work together to become a combination of complementary capacities and characteristics.
"Sisters, I testify that when you stand in front of your heavenly parents in those royal courts on high and you look into Her eyes and behold Her countenance, any question you ever had about the role of women in the kingdom will evaporate into the rich celestial air, because at that moment you will see standing directly in front of you, your divine nature and destiny."
It's pretty obvious what "paragons" are being defended here...Joe Smith, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie...and on and on.
(Yeah, where's all those Utah Lds Seagulls when you need them?)
Women have a sacred role in the sanctification and purification of men, Elder Glenn L. Pace of the Seventy told students and faculty
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Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
That’s not in the Christian Bible...
Instead, we are told that the Blood of Jesus was shed on the Cross to wash us clean from our sins...
and that we have an option to get married or not...
Wheter we are married or not does not effect our salvationn or where we will spend eternity...
Plus if women are so complete and mormon men are lacking...
Why arent women in every office in the mormon corporation ...
from the prophetess on down...
Prophecies, blessings,,,
first presidency, 12 apostles, quorum of 70...
Bishops, stake preside3nts, ward presidents...
MTC teachers, mission presidents...
Mere men should don those green frilly aprons and run the mens relief society...
Monson and Oakes learning to bake muffins and all...
Scapbooking boys...save those green Jello recipes...
Ah, yes...dumb mormon guys....
Who needs them...
The women can run the morg on their own...
LOL!
When I was at BYU, I was told by my ACADEMIC advisor that I was there to ‘get a husband, not an education’.
And 20 years ago, if you weren’t married by the time you were 21 then you were told to go on a mission to make yourself more ‘marriageable’.
Women are DEFINITELY second class citizens in Mormondom.
What I find interesting is that the was no statement regarding that the wife MUST be brought through the veil by her husband - there is no mechanism for her to go in by herself.
What I find interesting is that the was no statement regarding that the wife MUST be brought through the veil by her husband -
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Nope, but IIRC it is still part of the temple ceremony and only the husband knows the wife’s ‘new name’, she cannot know his. Very telling.
What I find interesting is that the was no statement regarding that the wife MUST be brought through the veil by her husband - there is no mechanism for her to go in by herself.
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WOW
And ya think that it would be the woman who would have to take the man through the veil...
and call HIM out of the grave...if she wanted to...
Hey mormon corporation...looks like this is getting to loomk more and more ridiculous,
“Women have a sacred role in the sanctification and purification of men,”
Why dont you just admit its just another big fat desparate lie ...
A PR trick finger to dam up the holes in the mormon religion dyke...
It would be a shocker if it WASN'T a part of the ceremony. What article was it earlier that stated that lds women didn't need the priesthood because they were more spiritually 'pure' or something to that effect?
Dam dykes are NOT allowed in the Mormon religion. ;)
Clearly they are trying to head off a perceived woman’s rights furor in this AND counting on the ‘secret’ temple ceremonies and teachings to be kept in the closet.
I don’t remember which thread it was but Nana posted the quote up thread.
only the husband knows the wife’s ‘new name’, she cannot know his. Very telling.
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and another one...
Is he smart enough to remember her name ???
Or righteous enough to even be told such a “sacred” item ???
She should know his name instead....
and he should earn the privilege of being called out of the grave ...
The needy mormon men...so lacking...
Ah yes...there is that domino feeling...
“Women have a sacred role in the sanctification and purification of men,”
“Mormons believe men and women are equal. In fact, we believe women are naturally more righteous than men. This is why the Priesthood is given only to men since we need it in order to approach the spiritual level of women.”
How can they store water for use in the summer?
Oh goodie a goddess thread!!! Lets get naked.
the humps on their backs?
Discuss the issues all you want, but do not make it personal.
What article was it earlier that stated that lds women didn’t need the priesthood because they were more spiritually ‘pure’ or something to that effect?
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It wasnt an article ...
It was from a mormon male...
# 5 in this list...
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2464829/posts?page=104#104
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