Mormon women in the temple

Mormon temple changes are a step forward for women

By Jana Riess — February 15, 2019
"I honestly never thought change would come in my lifetime," says guest blogger Kristin Lowe. But the Mormon temple ceremony did indeed change to be more inclusive of women, which filled her with hope.

Beyond Mormon judgment in the temple

By Jana Riess — January 25, 2019
My temple experience this week was mostly lovely, but also included a disappointing experience of women judging other women.

Just HOW do Mormon women hold the priesthood?

By Jana Riess — August 11, 2014
The overall argument that women (and children, and cats, and possibly guppies) can receive all the blessings of the priesthood just by having hands laid on their head and some lovely words spoken is, at best, only partially true. And without intending to, these sincere and well-meant justifications actually undermine the power of the priesthood.
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