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Originally Posted by K-dog
discussed whether the Holy Ghost was a woman because of its empathy. Many stated that it was clear the Holy Ghost was a man. Others thought it equally clear that we don't know either way. What do the mighty of Cougarguard say on the subject?
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Nephi said he had the form of a man. I've only ever seen the Holy Ghost referred to as a "he" or an "it." In Greek, by the way, "to pneuma agion" is neuter.
The idea that the Holy Ghost is a personage at all seems to be an LDS-specific thought, and a later one at that (see Lectures on Faith). Doctrine on the "Light of Christ" seems to fill the void left by the incorporation (inspiritization?) of the Holy Ghost.
Bottom line: I believe what it says in D&C 130:22-23, but it is pretty clear that we don't know a lot about what's going on. If it turns out that we've got some details wrong, I won't lose any sleep over it.