Levels of heaven in LDS theology? - Page 3

#21 (**permalink**) 08-09-2009, 08:57 AM

Just wondering if someone can show me a place in the Book of Mormon where the 3 Degrees are taught or hinted at?

Thanks.

anas13 · #22 (**permalink**) 08-09-2009, 08:29 PM

Well, what happens if you die when you're twenty, unable to marry anyone for eternity (you're LDS.) I believe that you can still go to the highest degree of the celestial kingdom. God will give you a partner (a friend be it), and the two of you can be sealed. Then you can go and create worlds together

What my question is: is why is it that if a man gets the degree of celestial, and a woman terrestrial, she'll go with him in his kingdom. But, if a woman gets celestial, and a man terrestrial, he'll be left behind?

Meh, it might not even be true. I just sometimes feel very feminist about certain things.

Just_A_Guy · #23 (**permalink**) 08-10-2009, 10:35 AM

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What my question is: is why is it that if a man gets the degree of celestial, and a woman terrestrial, she'll go with him in his kingdom.

I don't believe this is the case. Do you have a source supporting this idea?

Hemidakota · #24 (**permalink**) 08-10-2009, 01:37 PM

What is doctrinal....is what Paul taught to the Church at Corinth.

To add further, not only you have to receive the fullness of the priesthood [eternal marriage], you also need to be invited through the Holy Ghost and be presented before the Godhead in order to obtain the highest kingdom [calling of election]. This is why both Peter and Joseph Smith taught this as a priority when seeking or desiring to be in the highest order.