Tag Archives: Aaronic priesthood

Changing and Correcting Mormon Scripture

The January 2013 Ensign magazine seems to reflect a new effort toward transparency in the Mormon Church. In an article by LDS historian Gerrit Dirkmaat, “Great and Marvelous are the Revelations of God,” the author discloses “Many Revelations Were Later … Continue reading

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Are Mormon males called by God as Levitical priests just like Aaron was?

Mormonism claims that most of its male members are Aaron/Levitical priests. How does this claim hold up? Quoting Hal Hougey from “Latter-day Saints—Where Did You Get Your Authority?”: Qualifications for the Aaronic Priesthood: Limited to Aaron and his sons only … Continue reading

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