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Mormonism and priesthood/Criticisms
Criticisms of the Mormon priesthood
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- Criticisms by traditional Christians of the Mormon concept of priesthood
- Claims by ex-Mormons that Church leaders have lost priesthood authority
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?