Comments on: Ask A Mormon Woman: How Are Women Treated in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints?

By: mormonwomen

mormonwomen — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 09:42:46 +0000

anonymous,

I’m not sure I agree with your assessment. We often frame our experiences in one facet of our lives based on experiences in another facet. That Brenda had experienced a poor culture toward women and can sense a contrast in her church experience to me is valid. It’s her own story and her own frame of reference and that was her purpose in sharing some of what it means to her to be a Mormon woman.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:12:36 +0000

Respectfully, one’s experience in a job with a terrible atmosphere toward women, and one’s experience in church are two completely different things. I am quite sure many churches treat the women who attend and are involved, with respect. These are two completely different things.

By: Marta

Marta — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 20:25:07 +0000

With respect.

By: Donna Tagliaferri

Donna Tagliaferri — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 02:21:39 +0000

Margaret, you say you know a lot about our church through study and experience, I am objecting strenuously to your comment. I am the Relief Society President in my ward….how am I treated? Superior to others, to the point of embarrassment. How about when I go to the temple? Want to know how I am treated there?
It is age old nonsense that is repeated over and over again. Nothing happens for men without women, and nothing happens for women without men. No one will convince you otherwise, but I will not let this go unchallenged. I have worked in every organization in my church, I have taught seminary for 8 years, taught sunday school, been in primary, young women and a missionary.
No one is stronger than a mormon woman, and no man has ever made me feel inferior. EVER….
Don’t set up straw men to knock over.
I appreciate my sisters who say you have the right to your opinion, but you do not have the right to perpetuate falsehoods.

By: Amanda D

Amanda D — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:18:33 +0000

I have never felt inferior to the men in my church. I feel that as I a woman, I am an integral part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. My role as a woman is something that no man could ever do and that is empowering to me. Most empowering is that I know the Lord loves me.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:19:31 +0000

Hi Margaret,
I believe a church is only successful inasmuch as it introduces one to God. Through the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, I have been introduced to a loving Heavenly Father who provided a Savior, Jesus Christ, to atone for my sins and the sins of all the world. I do not feel oppressed, repressed or depressed by my church. It has given me every happiness I enjoy and I cannot recommend it enough to those who are searching for a personal relationship with God.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:15:15 +0000

Margaret says: “the LDS Church does see and treat women as inferior to men.”

Margaret, we understand that some people perceive things to be this way, but a key reason this site exists is to show that many Mormon women would disagree. You describe women who feel ‘trapped’ and yet, millions of us choose to be Mormon and, as others have said, feel honored, valued, and respected as Mormon women. Our study and experience leads to much different conclusions than yours. In reality, the doctrine is actually quite the opposite of what you have claimed.

But we realize everyone will have their own opinion, and respect your right to have yours. 😉

By: Heidi Ashworth

Heidi Ashworth — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:46:53 +0000

Thanks so much for writing this–this very topic has been on my mind a lot lately. I have always felt loved, respected, honored and cherished as a woman in the church, as well.

By: Margaret

Margaret — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:45:19 +0000

My thoughts about Janelle’s posting about how women are treated in the Church is interesting but it is apples and oranges to compare the secular corporate world with a church. Your church should treat you better than a bank.
The question is how does your church see you compared to how other churches would. I think there is a big difference, and while she may feel comfort in the rigid structure, the LDS Church does see and treat women as inferior to men. I know a great big about the LDS faith through study and experience. It is sad to see so many Mormon women trapped and chronically depressed because they lack freedom to say what they really feel.

By: cheryl

cheryl — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:15:31 +0000

Loved this answer to a very good question. In my experience, mistreatment of women in the LDS church only comes through individuals who do not understand the doctrine (as you stated) or do not follow the church’s guidelines. I have always been treated with respect and honor.