"If I'm guilty of apostasy, then everyone who has ever had a question
and said that question out loud, is guilty of apostasy," said Kelly.
Untruth. It was my own personal experience with questioning out loud, "What is the purpose of life?" that was the first step into bringing myself into the faith I love and know to be true.
As I have somewhat followed Kate's story (in the state of Utah it is pretty difficult not to know what is going on with her!) I have no clue what question she is posing. Her web site is titled: "Ordain Women." A statement, a demand, no question about that!
She wants women ordained to the Priesthood and the church has repeatedly answered that demand. This being the most recent one to my knowledge.
June 28, 2014
In God's plan for the happiness and eternal progression of His
children, the blessings of His priesthood are equally available to men
and women. Only men are ordained to serve in priesthood offices. All
service in the Church has equal merit in the eyes of God. We express
profound gratitude for the millions of Latter-day Saint women and men
who willingly and effectively serve God and His children. Because of
their faith and service, they have discovered that the Church is a place
of spiritual nourishment and growth.We understand that from time to time Church members will have questions about Church doctrine, history, or practice. Members are always free to ask such questions and earnestly seek greater understanding. We feel special concern, however, for members who distance themselves from Church doctrine or practice and, by advocacy, encourage others to follow them.
Simply asking questions has never constituted apostasy. Apostasy is repeatedly acting in clear, open, and deliberate public opposition to the Church or its faithful leaders, or persisting, after receiving counsel, in teaching false doctrine.
The Council of
The First Presidency and
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The First Presidency and
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
I sustain these men. I support them. I testify of their divine role.
