The answer to this question at its core is remarkably simple. Before I get to the answer though I would like to address something. I know that there are members and non-members of the church reading this. Some of you members may even be part of LDS feminist groups such as the Ordain Women. But all I ask from you is this, please take into consideration the information that I have put forward concerning the question stated above, thank you.
So like I said the answer to the question at its core is very simple. The answer is, women hold the 'Key' to physical birth while men hold the 'Key' to spiritual re-birth. All women have the ability and blessing to give birth. It's a sacred and spiritual blessing that our Father in Heaven has given them. The role of women is to nurture, love, guide and teach correct principles to their children.
The role of men is to preside over their family, direct them in righteousness, love, and seek to do service for his family and his fellow man. To help the men fulfill that purpose God has given them the Priesthood Keys. Just because men have been given responsibility to hold the keys doesn't mean that they have more privileges, blessings, or power than women in the church or in spiritual things. Men aren't the priesthood, the priesthood is the power and authority of God, but men are the vessels that God has authorized to "hold" and watch over the keys of His priesthood so that they aren't misused or lost. God has said that His house is a house of order and He has designated men responsible for keeping the keys of the priesthood organized and safe so that when they are needed they will be available to all who seek them, both men and women.
Women don't lose anything because they don't "hold" the keys or administer the priesthood. They are still given the authority to participate in the same priesthood ordinances and receive the exact same blessings as the men who administer the ordinances. God has given women equal responsibilities to that of men. Although these responsibilities are not always clearly defined, like the roles of the Priesthood, the jobs of women are equally if not MORE important than the role of men. Men and women are different and God has given each different talents, gifts and responsibilities that enrich the lives of all human beings.
The world tells women that if they don't have the exact same responsibilities or opportunities as men then they are being cheated and controlled. This is just another of Satan's lies. And if any of you women here believe that you are being cheated and controlled just because you don't have the priesthood, you need to think again. Enemies of the Church often state that Latter-day Saint women are "under the thumb" of their husbands. Such descriptions are not only untrue, but are offensive to Latter-day Saint men. A proper understanding of the relationship between women and the priesthood will reveal that the Church reveres and respects womanhood and offers women every possible blessing.
Now before I end, let me go out with a bit of a bang by asking a couple simple questions. First off, where is the most spiritual part of a man's body...? Give up? The answer is the hands. The power of God comes through the hands of men. We as men give blessings by the laying on of hands, we confer the Priesthood by the laying on of hands...etc. Now let me ask another question. What is the most spiritual part of a woman's body...? This one is a bit harder, it's the womb. You as women don't realize how lucky you freaking have it, honestly. You have such a higher responsibility and such a higher calling than we do as men. One reason we have the Priesthood is so that we can be on the same level as you! The reason why the womb is the most spiritual part of a woman's body is because it is a LITERAL, PHYSICAL, DOORWAY from heaven to earth. Now just let that sink in a bit. You women who are reading this post, you are the literal physical doorways from heaven to earth. How does that make you feel? I hope it gives you a new outlook on who you are as a daughter of God. You have been trusted with one, if not the most sacred responsibility on this earth. All of you women who feel that you are being cheated because you aren't given the ability to hold the priesthood keys need to stop being so butt-hurt. You have such a higher calling than any man on this earth, and you need to realize that.
I hope that this post has given you at least some insight on why women don't hold the priesthood. But as I stated in the first paragraph of this post, please take into consideration the information that I have presented to you. Pray about it, and ask our Eternal Father if the role of a woman is really one of the most sacred roles on this earth. Thank you for your time, please leave your comments below.
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