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Date: January 22, 2013 04:58PM
“A married woman’s place is in the home, where she sustains and supports her husband; a woman’s place is in the Church, where she expounds scripture, writes wise documents, and learns much; a woman’s place is out rendering compassionate service to her fellow beings, in and out of the Church; a woman’s place is in preaching the gospel and doing missionary work; her calling is to do good and work righteousness in every place and under all circumstances.” (Bruce R. McConkie, Our Sisters from the Beginning, Ensign, Jan 1979)
Being submissive is noble!:
“Each of you should be grateful to be a woman! To be a righteous woman is a glorious thing in any age. To be a righteous woman during the winding up scenes on this earth, before the second coming of our Savior, is an especially noble calling. The righteous woman’s strength and influence today can be tenfold what it might be in more tranquil times. She has been placed here to help, to enrich, to protect, and to guard the home—which is society’s basic and most noble institution. Other institutions in society may falter and even fail, but the righteous woman can help to save the home, which may be the last and only sanctuary some mortals know in the midst of storm and strife. ” (Pres. Spencer W. Kimball, Privileges and Responsibilities of Sisters, New Era, Jan 1979)
Being a leader is not being favored. Submission is a woman's sacred place:
“There are those who suggest that males are favored of the Lord because they are ordained to hold the priesthood. Anyone who believes this does not understand the great plan of happiness. The premortal and mortal natures of men and women were specified by God Himself, and it is simply not within His character to diminish the roles and responsibilities of any of His children.” (M. Russell Ballard, Women of Righteousness, Ensign, Apr 2002)
Apostle Ballard to women-Don't even think of wearing pants:
We don’t need women who want to be like men…dress like men…act like men. We do need women who…have a spiritual confirmation of their identity, their value, and their eternal destiny. Above all, we need women who will stand up for truth and righteousness and decry evil at every turn.” (M. Russell Ballard, Women of Righteousness, Ensign, Apr 2002)
Obedience to whom:
“As sisters in Relief Society we are to assist one another preparing for the day the bridegroom returns. By actively taking part in the Relief Society organization, our lamps will be full. Our faith will remain strong…Many times we think just being a member of the Church will entitle us to all the Lord has promised. But each blessing requires obedience.” (Mary Ellen Smoot, Come, Let Us Walk in the Light of the Lord, Ensign, Nov 1998)
Helpmate to the Priesthood (men):
“The place of importance that was assigned to the women’s Relief Society is really analogous to the place of mother in the home. The sacred and responsible status in each case was established by the Lord himself. In both callings women are to stand side by side with the men who hold the Priesthood. Even as a wife is a helpmate in the home, so the Relief Society, being an extension of the home, is a helpmate to the Priesthood.” (Hugh B. Brown, Relief Society-An Extension of the Home, Relief Society Magazine, Dec 1961))
Highest reward to women in Moism (giving birth):
“To be a mother in Israel in the full gospel sense is the highest reward that can come into the life of a woman."
(Pres. Joseph Fielding Smith, Mothers in Israel, Relief Society Magazine, Dec 1970)
Kitchen councils (because of course that is where a woman belongs):
“There is certainly a place for formal teaching in our homes with our families. There is also a power in informal teaching that goes on in families. Informal councils involve parents and children to bless families and strengthen individuals. I like to call them “kitchen councils”. The mother went to the kitchen to prepare dinner, and her daughters joined her. They stood side by side peeling and chopping, talking and coordinating activities. They were counseling together! Second, in ward or stake councils, besides representing your organization, you also represent your own point of view. Women who attend these council meetings can be the family filter, which would certainly include being a defender and a protector of the family. When activites are discussed, a woman can voice her perspective on how an activity will affect the family.” (Sis. Margaret D. Nadauld, Past Young Women President, The Joy of Womanhood, Nov 2000)
Men get the priesthood, women get the babies (unless you are Sherry Dew and then you get a cushy job at Dewseret Book):
“Here is the truth about womanhood. Our Father gave His daughters a divine endowment of gifts that give us unique influence. First and foremost, we have the high privilege of bearing children…No wonder our Father placed us at the heart of the family and thus at the center of the plan of salvation. We are the Lord’s secret weapon…The world won’t tell us this stunning truth, but the Spirit will…It is time for us to wake up to the potential magnitude of our full influence as latter-day women of God and then to arise and do what we were sent here to do.” (Sheri Dew, May 1, 2008, BYU Women’s Conference)