Salt Lake Tribune guest columnists voices her desires for a changed Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that offers women greater joy, agency and authority.
that have little to do with priesthood functions. Women who followed the prophetic counsel to stay home often also depend on men for their financial maintenance.
The church teaches personal revelation, but it also teaches members to follow the prophet. It’s unclear which of these principles trumps when they clash. Sometimes, we are reminded that general authorities give only “general” and not personal advice. Other times, it is implied that our personal inspiration would not conflict with the prophet’s guidance if we were only more faithful.
I am grateful that women have not been told that they must serve missions, but I agonize over how to raise sons for whom. I have frequently heard leaders say that men who are worthy will want to serve missions, with the implication that men who choose not to serve missions have sinned. This formulation leaves little room for genuine agency. In my house, missions will be framed as a choice.
My experience is valid. So is my desire to feel greater joy, agency and authority within church settings. I cannot wait another four decades for the church to become more inclusive of women, because my life is unfolding now.
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