Mormonism and priesthood

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Mormonism and priesthood

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Restoration of the priesthood

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• The manner in which the priesthood was restored
• Date of the restoration of the Melchizedek priesthood

Granting of priesthood authority in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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• Question: Why do women not exercise priesthood offices in the Church?
• Question: Did Joseph Smith intend to ordain women to the priesthood?
• Question: Why are there no women prophets in the church today?
• Question: Where did Alma the Elder get the legitimate priesthood authority to baptize at the waters of Mormon?

Criticisms by traditional Christians of the Mormon concept of priesthood

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• Question: Do we do not need a mediating priesthood since it has been "fulfilled in Christ?"
• Question: Was the priesthood held by Jesus priesthood not 'transferable' to members of the Church?
• Question: Is there a "Priesthood of All Believers" which eliminates the need for unbroken lines of priesthood authority?
• Question: What does the Bible teach about priesthood in the Church of Jesus Christ?
• Question: How do Mormons view miracles in other faiths?

Claims by ex-Mormons that Church leaders have lost priesthood authority

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• Question: Have Latter-day Saint (Mormon) Church leaders lost priesthood authority?
• Question: Have Mormons deviated from proper wording for the baptismal prayer?
• Question: Do Mormons believe that the Church controls the Holy Ghost?
• Question: Is a Church not needed?
• Question: Is priesthood authority not needed to perform baptisms?
• Question: Can the priesthood authority be re-conferred by heavenly messengers?
• Question: Is prophecy only available for "after the fact" confirmation that God has acted?
• Question: Were Brigham Young and subsequent apostles personal witnesses of Christ?