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Openly transgender Mormon woman attends priesthood (Mormon)
4utah.com ^
| 11/4/`3
| Kim Johnson
Posted on 11/05/2013 2:42:27 PM PST by reaganaut
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC 4 Utah) - A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has recently undergone a big transition and tonight hopes the church will accept her for who she says she is.
Leahnora Isaak was born a man, was ordained in the priesthood, but now wants the church to recognize her as a woman.
I knew at four years old that I was female, she said.
Up until last spring, Leahnora was known as Bob, a husband, father and priesthood holder.
I felt that being Bob I was a cross-dresser I felt that weaning male clothing was the wrong clothing for me, Leahnora said.
In May, she and her wife divorced and she came from Ohio to Salt Lake City where she marched in the Salt Lake Pride parade and officially became Leah.
I took off my male clothing and never put it on again, I have never represented as male since that time, she said.
Now living in Portland, Oregon, Leahnora attends church regularly. She said leaders allow her to attend priesthood meetings as a woman.
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TOPICS: Moral Issues; Other Christian; Religion & Politics
KEYWORDS: gayagenda; lds; wtf
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To: Into the Vortex
41
posted on
11/06/2013 10:29:33 AM PST
by
Polyxene
(Out of the depths I have cried to Thee, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice.)
To: Colofornian
A surrogate leading today's THREE MINTUES' HATE today ? Did you run out of bile and slander ?
42
posted on
11/06/2013 11:11:00 AM PST
by
jimt
(Fear is the darkroom where negatives are developed.)
To: jimt
I see the clown car has arrived...
43
posted on
11/06/2013 11:54:31 AM PST
by
SZonian
(Throwing our allegiances to political parties in the long run gave away our liberty.)
To: SZonian; jimt; All
I see the clown car has arrived...Yup...when you look at even just the last page plus of JimT's most recent FR responses, "feces" and "fecal" is a fave word he uses (3x)...
Doesn't exactly add any level of civilized sophistication to a thread...
To: Colofornian
No, an openly transgendered male should be kept far away from scouting and scouts and should have nothing to do with a boy scouting program in any way, shape or form. Period.
To: JustTheTruth
No, an openly transgendered male should be kept far away from scouting and scouts and should have nothing to do with a boy scouting program in any way, shape or form. Period.In light of this article, why do you say that?
September, 2011: Church leadership post for an openly gay Mormon
To: Alex Murphy
Try Sections 3.1, 4.1, and 4.2 of the [LDS] Scouting Handbook for Church Units in the United States.
"LDS Scouting Handbook"
You should also consider Sections 8.13.4 and 11.5.3 of Handbook 2 (Administering the Church).
Yes, each ward is required to have those Scouting programs.
47
posted on
11/08/2013 1:16:27 PM PST
by
Scoutmaster
(I'd rather be at Philmont)
To: JustTheTruth
Some forget that the Church is for those who are sick here in the probationary state is the time for healing to take place how many times has the Lord have patience with us
He who is with out sin cast the first stone....
48
posted on
11/10/2013 6:10:31 AM PST
by
restornu
(Love One Another)
To: jimt
Wow!
You OWE me for a new set of hearing aids!
49
posted on
11/13/2013 1:20:11 PM PST
by
Elsie
(Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: reaganaut
...I felt that weaning male clothing was the wrong clothing for me...Well, Bob; I feel the same way.
50
posted on
11/13/2013 1:21:17 PM PST
by
Elsie
(Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: Cletus.D.Yokel
51
posted on
11/13/2013 1:21:43 PM PST
by
Elsie
(Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: knarf
All I see is an x in a box
52
posted on
11/13/2013 1:23:58 PM PST
by
Elsie
(Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: Colofornian
Remember...the VERY basis of this thread article is an LDS priesthood holder who considers himself female.Is that much different than a queer male?
http://mitchmayne.blogspot.com/
53
posted on
11/13/2013 1:28:50 PM PST
by
Elsie
(Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: Colofornian
...just the last page plus of JimT's most recent FR responses...I noticed some 'hateful' words typed there as well!
54
posted on
11/13/2013 1:30:28 PM PST
by
Elsie
(Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: Scoutmaster
Yes, each ward is required to have those Scouting programs. Get's 'em ready for the MISSION field...
The Rules
- Learn and obey all missionary rules.
- Keep your thoughts, words, and actions in harmony with the gospel message.
- Read only books, magazines, and other material authorized by the Church.
- Don't debate or argue.
- Center your mind on your mission.
- Dress conservatively. Elders: white shirts, conservative ties, and business suits. Sisters: conservative colors and skirts that cover your knees. No floor-length skirts or dresses.
- Cut your hair regularly.
- Keep your hair clean and neatly combed at all times in the approved style.
- Be neat and clean.
- Bathe frequently.
- Use deodorant.
- Polish your shoes.
- Iron your shirt and business suit.
- Arise at 6:30 A.M.
- Study for 2 hours every morning.
- Proselytize for 10 hours between 9:30 A.M. and 9:30 P.M.
- Turn off your lights at 10:30 P.M.
- Exercise regularly.
- Write in your journal regularly.
- Follow the "Missionary Gospel Study Program" (31157) for your personal study.
- Regularly study the Missionary Guide and the Discussions.
- Attend Sunday priesthood or Relief Society meetings, Sunday School, and sacrament meeting.
- Attend the general session of Stake Conference.
- Attend general conference broadcasts if available.
- Avoid all other church meetings unless you have a special assignment or are brining an investigator.
- Proselytize as much as possible on weekends and holidays because this is when you'll find people home.
- End your preparation day at 6:00 P.M. and proselytize from 6:00 P.M. to 9:30 P.M.
- Wear your missionary uniform in public on preparation day while not engaged in recreational activities.
- Arise at 6:30 on preparation day and study for 2 hours from the approved books.
- Take care of your physical preparation for the week on preparation day: wash your clothes, clean your apartment, wash your car, get your haircut, and shop for groceries.
- Write to your parents every week on preparation day.
- Write less frequently to your siblings, friends, and acquaintances.
- Don't communicate with any friends or acquaintances that are within or close to your mission boundaries, except as a part of official mission business.
- Plan safe, wholesome, and uplifting activities for preparation day.
- Stay with your companion during all activities.
- Do not go on road trips.
- Do not leave your assigned area without permission
- Do not watch television.
- Do not view unauthorized videocassettes.
- Do not listen to the radio.
- Do not listen to unauthorized audiocassettes or CDs.
- Do not participate in musical groups.
- Do not participate in athletic teams.
- Do not sponsor athletic teams.
- Do not engage in contact sports.
- Do not engage in water sports.
- Do not engage in winter sports.
- Do not engage in motorcycling.
- Do not engage in horseback riding.
- Do not engage in mountain climbing.
- Do not embark on a private boat.
- Do not embark in a private airplane.
- Do not handle firearms.
- Do not handle explosives.
- Do not swim.
- Do not play full court basketball.
- Do not play basketball in leagues.
- Do not play basketball in tournaments.
- You may play half-court basketball.
- Never be alone.
- Seek advice from your mission president if your companion is "having difficulties".
- Be loyal to your companion.
- Ask your mission president for help if your companion doesnt obey the rules.
- Pray with your companion every day.
- Study with your companion every day.
- Plan your work with your companion every day.
- Take time at least once a week for companionship inventory.
- Seek to be one in spirit and purpose and help each other succeed.
- Always address your companion as Elder or Sister.
- Sleep in the same bedroom as your companion.
- Do not sleep in the same bed as your companion.
- Do not arise before your companion.
- Do not retire after your companion. (apparently, being together is more important than getting the correct amount of sleep that your unique body requires.)
- Frequently study with your companion the Missionary Guide section on companions.
- Never be alone with anyone of the opposite sex.
- Never associate inappropriately with anyone of the opposite sex (conversely, they don't mention whether or not it is against the rules to associate inappropriately with anyone of the same sex).
- Do not flirt.
- Do not date.
- Do not communicate via phone or letter with anyone of the opposite sex living within or near mission boundaries.
- Do not visit a single or divorced person of the opposite sex unless accompanied by a couple or another adult member of your sex.
- Try to teach single investigators in a members home or have missionaries of the same sex teach them.
- Always follow the above rules, even if the situation seems harmless.
- Use the commitment pattern to get referrals from members.
- Keep your dinner visits with member briefs and during the customary dinner hour in the area.
- Remember to say thank you to those who feed you.
- Visit members and nonmembers only at appropriate times.
- Do not counsel or give medical treatment.
- Do not stay in the homes of people when they are on vacation.
- Only write letters to family members and friends at home.
- Do not telephone parents
- Do not telephone relatives.
- Do not telephone friends.
- Do not telephone girlfriends.
- Contact your mission president in case of an emergency.
- Take problems and questions to your mission president.
- Do not write to the President of the Church or to other General Authorities. Letters from missionaries to General Authorities are referred back to the mission president
- Respect the customs, traditions, and property of the people who you are trying to convert.
- Obey all mission rules.
- Obey the laws of the land.
- Do not get involved in politics.
- Do not get involved in commercial activities.
- Do not give any information about the area.
- Respect the customs and cultures of those who you are trying to convert to your own customs and culture.
- Respect the beliefs, practices, and sites of other religions.
- Do not say or write anything bad about the political and cultural circumstances where you serve.
- Do not become involved in adoption proceedings.
- Do not suggest or encourage emigration. (This rule is a bit ironic, given the now-defunct doctrine of gathering the believers to Zion)
- Be courteous.
- Provide community service.
- Do not provide community service that isnt approved by your mission president.
- Do not provide more than 4 hours a week of community service.
- Do not provide community service during the evening, weekend or holidaysthose are peek proselytizing times.
- Your mission president must approve your housing.
- Keep your housing unit clean.
- Do not live with single or divorced people of the opposite sex.
- Do not live where the spouse is frequently absent.
- Your living unit must have a private bath and entrance.
- You may occasionally fast for a special reason, but generally the monthly fast is sufficient.
- Do not fast longer than 24 hours at a time.
- Do not ask friends, relatives, and members to join in special fasts for investigators.
- Maintain your health.
- Eat a healthy diet.
- Sleep from 10:30 to 6:30.
- Follow the approved exercise program.
- Keep your body, clothes, dishes, linens, towels and housing unit clean.
- Dispose of your garbage properly and promptly.
- Follow the safety rules for all of your stuff.
- Seek medical care if you are in an accident or become sick.
- Be immunized.
- Spend your money only on things relating to your mission.
- Budget your money carefully.
- Keep a record of what you spend.
- Do not spend more than your companion.
- Do not loan money.
- Do not borrow money.
- Keep a reserve fund of $50 to $100 at all times for transfers.
- Pay your bills before leaving an area.
- Pay cash for all resale literature and supplies ordered from the mission office.
- Do not waste money on souvenirs.
- Do not waste money on unnecessary items.
- Be a frugal photographer.
- Do not accumulate excess baggage.
- Obey custom laws and regulations.
- Pay fast offerings each fast Sunday to the bishop or branch president where you serve.
- Pay tithing on outside sources of income (i.e. interest) to your home bishop or branch president.
- Evaluate your funds a few months before the end of your mission. If you have more than you need, ask that less be sent so that you can return home without excess money.
- Do not drive without a license.
- Drive only Church-owned vehicles.
- Do not drive members cars.
- Do not drive nonmembers cars.
- Do not give rides to members or investigators in Church-owned cars.
- Use cars only on approved mission business.
- Use cars only within the assigned geographical area.
- Be conscious of safety at all times.
- Drive defensively.
- Wear your seat belt.
- Pray for the Lords protection while driving.
- If your companion is driving, assist him or her.
- Do not tamper with the vehicles odometer.
- Know bicycle safety rules.
- Use extreme caution on your bicycle.
- Do not ride your bicycle after dark.
- Do not ride your bicycle in heavy traffic.
- Do not ride your bicycle in adverse weather conditions.
- Go directly to your new area when transferred.
- Find your new companion without delay when transferred.
- Have a maximum of two suitcases and a briefcase.
55
posted on
11/13/2013 1:32:13 PM PST
by
Elsie
(Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: restornu
He who is with out sin cast the first stone....She who is without discernment should LEAVE Mormonism.
56
posted on
11/13/2013 1:33:09 PM PST
by
Elsie
(Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: restornu
Some forget that the Church is for those who are sick here in the probationary state is the time for healing to take place how many times has the Lord have patience with us Is His patience running out on you, Resty?
Do you have your TR yet?
57
posted on
11/13/2013 1:34:04 PM PST
by
Elsie
(Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: Elsie
58
posted on
11/13/2013 1:36:06 PM PST
by
knarf
(I say things that are true .. I have no proof .. but they're true.)
To: Elsie
Leahnora Isaak was born a man, was ordained in the priesthood, but now wants the church to recognize her as a woman.
59
posted on
11/13/2013 1:36:55 PM PST
by
JoeProBono
(SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED;-{)
To: Scoutmaster
Informative post.......
Thx
60
posted on
11/13/2013 1:46:30 PM PST
by
Osage Orange
(I have strong feelings about gun control. If there's a gun around, I want to be controlling it.)
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