The churches website says: "Priesthood keys are the authority to direct the use of the priesthood on behalf of God’s children. The use of all priesthood authority in the Church is directed by those who hold priesthood keys".
This definition of priesthood keys leaves room for a future where men still hold the "keys" of the priesthood but 'direct' both men and women to use the priesthood similarly.
This bet will resolve YES if women are authorized to perform any 5 of the following ordinances for both male and female members of the church before Jan 1, 2026:
Baptism
Confirmation and gift of the Holy Ghost
Conferral of the Melchizedek Priesthood and ordination to an office
Temple endowment
Temple sealing
Naming and blessing children
Preparing or Blessing the sacrament
Conferral of the Aaronic Priesthood and ordination to an office
Setting apart members to serve in callings
Consecrating oil
Administering to the sick
Blessings of comfort and counsel
Dedicating homes
Dedicating graves
Patriarchal blessings by ordained patriarchs
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3.00@HankyUSA I've clarified the description. It now hinges on whether women will be authorized to perform one-third of the ordinances that are currently exclusive to men.
@ShaunQuinton They said women could pass the sacrament in the mother's lounge (breastfeeding room) specifically because it's "not a priesthood ordinance." Interesting, but not an indication that women will receive the priesthood.