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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (known by many people as the Mormon Church) believes that families can be together forever and that marriage between a man and a woman is essential in the Lord’s Plan of Salvation. The General Authorities of the LDS Church, by inspiration, have set a standard statement regarding the beliefs of the “Mormon Church” about marriage and the family: “We, the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator’s plan for the eternal destiny of His children. All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny. Gender is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose” (“The... Read the rest of this article »
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often called Mormons by those of other faiths) do not openly discuss what goes on inside Mormon temples. This is because the ordinances, or religious rites, which are performed in Mormon temples are considered sacred. If they were discussed openly, they would be open to the world, which would not understand them, and would be subject to mockery. The things of God should not be mocked; thus, these sacred things are discussed only in the temple, by those who are found worthy to participate in them.
In order to enter a Mormon temple, a person must hold a temple recommend. Anyone who holds a temple recommend must be a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (or Mormon Church) and must be living high moral standards. Mormon doctrine teaches that any Mormon temple is set apart as the house of the Lord; thus, all who enter therein must be worthy to enter His presence.
Before a Mormon temple is dedicated, a... Read the rest of this article »
Ritual is defined as the following:
1: of or relating to rites or a ritual : ceremonial <a ritual dance>
2: according to religious law <ritual purity>
3: done in accordance with social custom or normal protocol (MiriamWebster Dictionary).
The rituals practiced in the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormon Church) are pure and holy, peaceful, and sacred. They are not secretive and contain nothing that would offend anyone of pure intent. This article will take you on a tour of a Mormon temple and tell you about the rituals performed in each area of the temple.
All temples have a foyer, or entrance area, and most have a waiting room where guests can sit to wait for other patrons to join them. Since weddings take place in the temples, there are often many family members gathering, and always some who cannot enter. Only Mormons in good standing can enter into the temple and participate in ordinances therein. They have interviewed with the... Read the rest of this article »
In 1 Corinthians 15:29 Paul says, “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?”
Paul sounds as if he were speaking about something that was common knowledge for those whom he addressed. Paul’s statement makes no sense unless the practice was valid and the saints in Corinth knew it. Modern Christians, however, don’t know what to do with this pronouncement. The doctrine of baptism for the dead has been lost for most of Christianity.
… historical records are clear on the matter. Baptism for the dead was performed by the dominant church until forbidden by the sixth canon of the Council of Carthage in A.D. 397. Some of the smaller sects, however, continued the practice. Of the Marcionites of the fourth century, Epiphanius wrote:
“In this country—I mean Asia—and even in Galatia, their school flourished eminently and a traditional fact concerning them has reached us,... Read the rest of this article »
