Inside the Gilbert Mormon Temple Part I

ABC15 takes you inside the Gilbert temple for an exclusive look at what happens inside the sacred Mormon space.

[@sachamo100]

Very nice!

[@emmaembley2830]

I love my sister and we have been very close all our lives. She got married in a mormon temple and I was not allowed to go inside. This did not and never has bothered me. How could I be so selfish to think of my wants on her wedding day? My sister was radiating this happiness I have never seen her display before as she came out the front doors where I was waiting. I would gladly wait outside again. Love ya sis

[@egustafson]

Emma Embley gay

[@cr500blur]

Would you be willing to watch her descend into hell as easily? Scary that you can be so ignorant...

[@busterbiloxi3833]

It is an insult to NOT be invited to a relative's wedding. It's BULLSHIT!

[@cr500blur]

I'd rather be drawn and quartered than step one foot into that blasphemous demon-filled building...

[@joshuamast5128]

@@busterbiloxi3833 not invited to anything well that's just rude most do stuff outside and have a dinner or something

[@jaredolson7543]

Great coverage, ABC!

[@AbblerCadabbler]

Mormons. The most secretive church that sends 80,000 missionaries around the world to knock on your door & tell you all about it. On the outside of every LDS church building it states visitors welcome. :)

[@ItsMeWendyvee]

Your comment doesn't address why many label the Mormon faith secretive. The point was LDS temples not LDS church buildings.

[@pushtostart1377]

As long as you pay them 10%

[@VoltedSoldier]

Their theology is a fairytale heretical crock

[@thelmadiaz3630]

Visitors are welcome, but only to the rooms designated for non-Mormons. A non-Mormon cannot see or enter the rest of the temple. Even some Mormons are not allowed if they cannot prove that they are in good standing with the church.

[@asphodelale]

@@pushtostart1377 That's pretty much the ideal for all churches. Some are just better at collecting than others.

[@RumTumTuggy]

To be honest, compared to alot of the news reports I've seen about Mormons in general and Temples, this one was very fairly done. I think ABC did a good job of trying to be accurate with their information and courteous and I appreciate it.

[@mackenziehulme4180]

E Cannon no, no we aren’t

[@avidal5661]

Mackenzie Elisabeth yes you are a cult

[@happyday2765]

Stop calling them Christians. True Christians aren't polytheistic, believing in many gods like mormons. True Christians don't believe they will become a god like mormons do. True Christians believe Jesus has always existed as the Bible states. Mormons believe Jesus only came into existence after god had sexual relations with his spiritual wife in heaven. True Christians believe, as Paul made absolutely clear, that salvation only come by faith alone in Christ alone, apart from any works. True Christians would not compare the mormon temple to Moses' tabernacle and Solomon's temple. True Christians don't erect temples again after God abolished the need for them at the time Jesus death. True Christians don't go into a building and do Masonic chants and rituals and then call it the work of God. Stop calling mormons Christians. They're not! Just because they claim it, doesn't mean they are it. Don't fall for the lies. This is NOT just another Christian denomination.

[@LHJlives]

We are Christians in the truest and purest sense of the word. adjective 1. of, relating to, or derived from Jesus Christ or His teachings: 2. of, pertaining to, believing in, or belonging to the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ: 3. of or relating to Christians: 4. exhibiting a spirit proper to a follower of Jesus Christ; Christlike: noun 7. a person who believes in Jesus Christ; 8. a person who exemplifies in his or her life the teachings of Christ: The original work to describe the first Christians was Χριστιανός (Christianos), meaning "follower of Christ". You have likely been told that we are not Christians because of some tenets of our beliefs, but this narrow redefining of the word does nothing except take away from the actual definition. We are followers of Christ because are members of the Church of JESUS CHRIST. You may also want to consult this wiki page as well: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_true_Scotsman

[@happyday2765]

@@LHJlives I live in Utah and have many relatives who are mormon. My dad was a member himself before discovering the truth. I know a lot about the beliefs. Just because somebody creates a church and puts Jesus Christ in the name doesn't make it Christian. Jesus came did the all of the work that needed to happen in order for a person to receive the forgiveness of sins and ever lasting life just for trusting in His finished work. He said "it is finished". What did Joseph Smith do? He said what Jesus did wasn't enough, which is a rejection of Jesus and everything he came to accomplish for us. He said temples need to be erected again even after it being explained through scripture that the spirit of God no longer lives temples built by human hands but only in body of the believers, which is why after Christ's death it's our bodies that became the temple of Holy Spirit. Ritualistic works added, etc. I could go on. Despite having the Jesus Christ in the name of that church, everything it believes and teaches is a complete rejection of what Christ did. People can call it Christian all they want. It doesn't make it true. So aside from the fact that the mormon church adds a bunch of nonsensical books to the Bible and calls it scripture, and that it believes in many gods (polytheistic) , and believes people can be elevated to godhood, adding the works and rituals, etc as a means for salvation rejects Christ. Jesus said over and over and over again in John that the only thing a person needs to do is believe, trusting that what Jesus did was enough to recieved forgiveness and the free gift of ever lasting life. Jesus said it. His disciples said it. Paul said it. A rejection of this is a rejection of Christ.

[@janellonthebeach]

This is the most accurate and respectful portrayal I've ever seen come out of mainstream media regarding any aspect of my faith, let alone our temples. Well done.

[@pushtostart1377]

Why do you always take two Mormons with you when you go fishing? Cuz if you only take one they’ll drink all your beer😂

[@457christiaan]

THE BOOK OF MOSIAH Mosiah KEEP THE 7TH DAY NOT SUNDAY 13 [16] Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. [18] But the seventh day, the sabbath of the Lord thy God, thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy man-servant, nor thy maid-servant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates; [19] For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is; wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.

[@chancase4636]

christiaan vermeer ‘""’"

[@PaulMorrisseyIRL]

'My faith' 😂

[@DDELE7]

Great video. And on a completely different note, doesn’t the male reporter in the video sound a bit like the late great ABC News Reporter Peter Jennings.

[@anonmicemen7994]

This video was interesting.

[@engelceltic]

Hello, you'll get the videos in Spanish or translation so that it can compratir who do not speak or understand English, I appreciate it.

[@bowrudder899]

Can I ask a question about the temple? I know you can't say much about it, but I've heard there are lockers in the dressing room that you can lock up your stuff in. Is that true? Why would temple worthy Mormons need to lock up their stuff?

[@cadendidericksen2889]

Because we are still normal people who can be tempted. I'm a temple worthy mormon but that doesn't mean I don't have struggles just like anyone else.

[@bowrudder899]

Caden Didericksen I know the Bible says the Most High does not dwell in temples made with human hands (Acts 7:48), but don't Mormons believe that he does, and that "the Lord cannot look upon sin with the least degree of allowance"? (D&C 1:31) What does 'worthy' mean? I assumed it meant you thought you weren't sinners. I guess I'm confused about the whole 'worthy sinner' thing. And God allowing sinful people in his temple. Thanks for taking the time to explain this to me.

[@cadendidericksen2889]

bowrudder Thank you for taking interest and not turning this into some religious debate. LDS members do not believe that we are perfect and without sin. Everyone makes mistakes and nobody is perfect. But we can strive to become perfect through the atonement of Jesus Christ. Everyone can be forgiven of their mistakes. In order to be temple worthy you must repent of your sins. Now I'm just an 18 year old kid so I don't have the answers to all of your questions. In fact you have given me some questions of my own that I am going to try to answer for myself. I highly recommend visiting www.mormon.org for any other questions that you have. They have full time LDS missionaries available on chat whenever you need them. If you really want to I'm sure that you could find some missionaries nearby where you live. They can come to your house and talk to you. Before I end this comment I want you to know that I know that the Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ and that it goes hand in hand with the Bible. I have read it several times and truly believe that it is true. I have seen so many blessings in my life because of it and it makes me happy. Thanks for asking questions and respecting my beliefs. You seem like an awesome person so stay that way. Have an wonderful day.

[@bowrudder899]

Caden Didericksen No doubt I've been owned as ***** says. But can I raise a few points from scripture? You say that 'nobody is perfect', and that 'everybody make mistakes', and that's true, but this is sin we're talking about. Stop using words like mistake. A mistake is getting somebody's name wrong. This is sin before a holy and righteous God. Isaiah cried, "Woe is me! I am ruined, for I am a man of unclean lips." (6:5) Peter said, "Depart from me, O Lord, for I am a sinful man!" (Luke 5:8) What did they know that you don't? This is not a game. In the words of D&C 1:31, "the Lord cannot look upon sin with the least degree of allowance." If everyone sins, if everyone is a sinner, as you acknowledge, then how can the Bishop let anyone into the Temple? All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Rom 6:23). If you break one law, you've broken them all (James 2:10-11). The question from the Temple Recommend Interview that gets me the most is number 14: "Do you consider yourself worthy to enter the Lord's house?" Talk about putting the individual in a bind! Of course you're not worthy. First of all, none of us is in a position to judge. Jeremiah 17:9 says, "The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked. Who can know it?" We're in no position to judge. But talk about prideful -- who would say 'yes'? The question invites the sin of pride. And dishonesty. What did Jesus say to the Pharisees who asked, "We are not blind too, are we?" He said, "If you were blind, you would have no sin. But because you say, 'We see', therefore your sin remains." (John 9:40-41) By claiming to be worthy, you're underscoring the true condition of your heart. Do you tithe? Do you fast? Are you more worthy thank Jack Mormons? Do you go to the temple? Can I tell you a story? Jesus told the following story himself. Jesus said, "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and was praying to himself thus: ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other people -- swindlers, unjust, adulterers, or even like that tax collector over there. I fast twice a week; I pay tithes of all that I get.’ But the tax collector, standing some distance away, wasn't even willing to lift up his eyes to heaven, but was beating his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner.' " Who do you think God views as justified? Check out Luke 18:9-14 for the answer.

[@rayerayee561]

Thank you I know you are only as good as your followers y’all did the best given the facts and all 🧚🏾‍♂️

[@michellecolette5405]

To each there own.... Think before you speak .... The Lord loves every one of his children. ....

[@VoltedSoldier]

Ah, post modernism feel good theology. Whatever floats your boat.

[@patriciagraham833]

Mormon are true soldiers of jesus

[@WillYouDanceWithMe21]

Shay Carl sent me here :)

[@MrsRosealy]

They say the family is the heart of the Mormon faith which is true in one since but false in another. I remember babysiting my siblings and cousins while my oldest brother got married. I was haert broken that I couldn't be there for him. He was sad that none of his siblings were old enough to be there to.

[@surewave8202]

That has changed so that people can get married outside of the temple and inside and have a ceremony in both places so their loved-ones can be there - on the same day or on the days they choose. I'm sorry for your situation.

[@sinhnguyen4815]

The artistic values alone are insane. Absolutely priceless. It's made for God, not a president or an ascetic, by any means.

[@GsBBoyDan]

Nooooooooooo, they got grandma!

[@soundstream03]

I was thinking the same thing. 😂

[@valuecalc]

Keeping secrets is not a good idea for any religion.

[@jamesmccluskey9175]

To all anti-LDS critics. "To argue another person's religion is someone who doesn't understand their very own or as to why they even follow it they just do"- 2 Timothy 2:14.

[@bobbyc.1111]

must not be secrets if any of their members know about it. Its not a secret just because none members don't know. Who does know about things theyhaven't explored

[@ranelgallardo7031]

It’s not just that. They’re not allowed to talk about what goes on inside.

[@valuecalc]

@@ranelgallardo7031, organized religion tends to build too much red tape.

[@____yzzy]

they literally have sponsors

[@kjs1968]

posthumous wedding chapel?

[@rohag735]

Jesus shared his preaching in public with everyone that was willing to listen. The true Temple is the body of Christ. God is everywhere, not only behind closed doors.

[@IIISPQRIII]

Then why was he upset about the market in front of the temple in Jerusalem?

[@SamWaltonK]

IIISPQRIII Because they weren't outside the temple, they were in the temple. Essentially turning church into a supermarket.

[@rohag735]

IIISPQRIII John 2:18-22 New International Version (NIV) 18The Jews then responded to him, “What sign can you show us to prove your authority to do all this?” 19Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days.” 20They replied, “It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and you are going to raise it in three days?” 21But the temple he had spoken of was his body. 22After he was raised from the dead, his disciples recalled what he had said. Then they believed the scripture and the words that Jesus had spoken.

[@blakedavis4209]

The Mormon Church houses are always public for anyone to enter. Feel free to visit Mormon.org and find yourself a local chapel. You are most welcome!

[@rohag735]

Blake Davis Yes, but not the temples. Check out ldsvideoencyclopedia or ldsvideo.org on KZbin.

[@pammyla66]

I am Mormon and it's a very sacred place we are not trying to hide anything

[@HelenEk7]

"we are not trying to hide anything" Awesome! Could you please tell me everything that goes on at a endowment ceremony?

[@patrickkile7576]

pammyla66 look the missionaries don’t tell you everything from the start so they are secretly keeping things from you from the get go. I left at 8 and my sister at 12, I’m not hating but just be honest.

[@panqakes24]

Good Standing. Jesus preached to those who weren't in good standing... He preached to the broken. Jesus of the Christians lived and died for all who weren't in good standing..

[@ericpeterson9239]

The LDS Church puts great effort and expense into preaching the gospel all over the world, but the high standards of temple worship serves as a great motivator to those who accept the faith to keep improving and living the gospel of Christ.

[@panqakes24]

Jesus of the Christians and Jesus of the Mormons are totally different. The Gospels of Christians and Mormonism aren't the same... The only motivator I need is Jesus himself not to do what I can just to attend a temple.

[@blakedavis4209]

You are always welcome to any LDS chapel. Visit Mormon.org to find yourself a local chapel!

[@margeryripley5137]

being in good standing means having a mind and heart and actions that are truly TRYING to follow the commandments of God and the example of Jesus Christ. The "test" consists only of being honest with the leadership as you attest to your keeping the commandments. We are still fallible, we all make mistakes and choices that are not in keeping with the standards Christ says we should work toward. Christ speaking Matt.5:48 "Be ye therefore perfect even as your father which is in heaven is perfect." We will not reach this in this life time but we must be doing his will so we are going in that direction.Jesus loves all his children weather they believe him, believe IN him or don't believe. There are standards to live and rules to follow and blessings to receive that all depend on you accepting the challenge to Believe the whole story and do it HIS way.

[@robertwilliams9256]

There are several times that Jesus instructed his people to keep things private, and to tell no one about the things they had seen and been taught: Mark 9:9, Mark 8:30, Luke 5:14, Matthew 16:20, Luke 9:21, Mark 7:36, Matthew 8:4, Luke 8:56

[@kyll5552]

I would like to hear my testimony that I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is truly God's one true church restored back on earth today by the prophet Joseph Smith. I only joined the church six months ago yet more and more every day I can feel Christ's love to me, and the peace and happiness I feel when living the gospel and sharing it with others brings peace to my eyes. In today's world faith can be so underestimated, but I promise to you, that if you read the Book of Mormon and pray, you will get a testimony that the church is true and you will feel closer to our Father in Heaven than ever before. Thank you for reading. In the name of Jesus Christ amen.

[@terrydillon1427]

+Kyle Cook I have a recurring dream I wish to share with you and our mutual friends.In my dream the LDS Temples are expanded to contain out courts which permit entry to non-Mormons and to members who lack Temple recommends. Under the Temple is a vast and fantastic child care facility that is so good that children ask their parents to be taken back to the Temples!In the courts, there is art of the ancient Jewish Temples. Lessons are given on Divine Living. People who are permitted in must obey a code of conduct and modesty of dress. Discussions and civil debates on religion are permitted in the courts. This turns out to be extremely popular with JEWISH MEN! A lot of LDS members who have problems keeping the word of wisdom or paying a full tithing are edified by the experience and may be turned toward active Mormonism.The sharing of ideas benefits everyone, although controversy with regard to religion remains. (Opposition in all things). But the greatest benefit, in my opinion is to rescue our culture from the negativity of "Liberalism" by giving people higher aims. The admonition of Saint Paul in his epistle to the Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." One's feelings are the basis of this faith, not facts. However, I do believe in thinking lovely thoughts. Me personally, I cannot get beyond the multiple fallacies. But God bless you.

[@terrydillon1427]

***** Be careful, darling. Today's General Conference opened with a brow-beating of two persons who had written to the speaker seeking help with their testimonies. He reminded them of the parable of the sower, Mathew 15. In other words, if you are struggling to believe in the Latter Day teaching it is your own fault and not the fault of facts flying in the face of what we have been told.

[@gl3110]

They don't let non Mormon family members attend the weddings of members... No one thinks that kinda messed up and cruel? That poor woman had to stand outside like an outcast at her own grandchildren's weddings. Shame on her son and her grandchildren for doing that to her.

[@JD-lt7uv]

Correction: Mormonism is NOT a Christian denomination. The early Mormons were adamant about that.

[@dpiedra1520]

The house of God, the place you worship him should be as nice as it can be. Historically, all such temples (biblical times) were built with the greatest of attention to detail and materials. I'm not sure why the criticism spun here is not directed to other faiths who spend equally as much on their cathedrals, mosques, etc.

[@shawnprpr]

I know that temples to Mormons are very sacred and I don't mean any disrespect, but Mormon temples are very different from the biblical one. Although Mormonism and Christianity are very different, they both have something in common: the Idea of holiness, and perfection, and how necessary those are to our happiness, and salvation. The bible is filled with allegories like the parables of Jesus, God loves to paint a picture of a greater truth. The bible tells the story of how God is holy and perfect, but that man is fallen and sinful; so God tells Moses to build a tabernacle/temple to house the ark of the covenant in the holy of holies behind the veil. This is where the blood of the sacrifice was sprinkled as "atonement" for our sins. (Lev 16:15-16). The Temple was a picture of our separation from God and our need for redemption, for atonement. This temple was of the First Covenant of "ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary" (Heb. ch9) a place to meet God, but only because humanity was limited to God (Acts 7:24; 7:48). But the temple was just a picture of the reality of Christ (Col. 2:17).The temple was a continual sacrifice year after year, but Christ once and for all atoned for sin (Heb 9:26) That is why the veil was torn in half at Christ's death (Matt 27:51) and the Holy Spirit could now live in believers (John 7:39). The New Covenant makes Christs believers the new temple (1Cor. 3:16) The Old Covenant is obsolete in light of His New Covenant (Heb. 8:13). When you ignore the work of Christ, the veil of the temple remains over your heart (2 Cor 3:15)(Gal. 3:10) (Rom. 4:14) To a Christian, a Temple has no place or purpose, but only represents the denial of Christs completed work on the Cross. To a Christian, God is accessible freely as much in one place as another (John 4:23-24) (Ps 139:8). To a Christian, God doesn't demand perfection, He gives it. (Rom 4:5) (Eph. 2:8-9) What God asks of us is simple and easy and without need of buildings or promise's (Micah 6:8) There's nothing in the Bible that supports what is done in the Mormon temples. There's nothing in the bible commanding baptism for the dead, and as far as eternal marriage, in light of what Jesus said it's not looking good either. (Matt. 22:30) Back to what I previously mentioned, about what Mormonism and Christianity both believe in, in regards to the importance of perfection and holiness; there're two ways to see it. Christ's atonement: Did Christs death purchase righteousness that can be imputed unto a believer in Christ by faith? (2 Cor. 5:17-21) or do we need to deny ourselves of all ungodliness first? (Moroni 10:32) No offence to any of my many Mormon friends, but I have yet to meet anyone including them who have truly denied themselves of all ungodliness. Many people from many faiths have been filled with love with an out of this world experiences, I have too, but I don't believe because of them. I believe the bible because of its truth, its light that nothing else compares to.

[@davidmecham282]

Shawn, thank you for sharing many of the scriptures from the bible which explain the need and importance for having a temple. We do strongly believe in both the old and new Testaments, as it is God's word given to us through the mouth of his prophets and apostles. The Book of Mormon was written by Prophets called of God who lived here in the American continent between the years 600 BC to 400 AD. Jesus, after his resurrection in Israel, visited the inhabitants of the Americas as well to share His gospel, which event is recorded in the Book of Mormon. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon) I testify that we do very much believe in Jesus Christ, and his invaluable role in our salvation. He commanded us to be perfect even as our Father which is in heaven is perfect (Matthew 5:48). Although none of us will achieve that during our mortal life times because we are human and imperfect beings, I believe we are at least expected to strive for the same level of spirituality He taught us through word and example. God's sacred work performed in temples in ancient times continues today in our modern temples. I invite you to come worship with us on Sunday in any one of our meeting houses to learn more.

[@stephenwilkes7061]

Exquisite.. Families are forever! God’s plan for all His children is a plan of happiness.

[@fayelewis5476]

Jesus said families were not forever. So thankful.

[@anonmicemen7994]

This is quite a video.

[@Lavatai801]

I love family history, I love my family and I believe if we keep the Lords commandments we will be with our family forever.

[@stevetaylor8026]

Journal of Discourses 2:6-7; “You believe Adam was made of the dust of this earth. This I do not believe, though it is supposed that it is so written in the Bible; but it is not, to my understanding. You can write that information to the States, if you please-that I have publicly declared that I do not believe that portion of the Bible as the Christian world do. I never did, and I never want to.” - Brigham Young, Salt Lake City, October 23, 1853 How nice to have a "restored" line of Prophets who....DON'T EVEN KNOW GENESIS!!!

[@Lavatai801]

It is a beautiful thing to understand Gods creation, how powerful God is and how much he loves all of us his children.

[@stevetaylor8026]

Keeping the commandments cannot save you. Why? Cause you cannot keep them all. Bible states if you put yourself under law, and break just ONE...your guilty of all. Jesus died to give us grace. Salvation is ALREADY ours, we just have to accept Jesus. Your in a religious works cult, GET OUT!!!

[@lividlivius7618]

Steve Taylor They accept Christ as much as you do, they just put more emphasis on works.

[@BruceYoung1]

Steve Taylor As Dieter Uchtdorf put it: Because we have all “sinned, and come short of the glory of God” and because “there cannot any unclean thing enter into the kingdom of God,” every one of us is unworthy to return to God’s presence. Even if we were to serve God with our whole souls, it is not enough, for we would still be “unprofitable servants.” We cannot earn our way into heaven; the demands of justice stand as a barrier, which we are powerless to overcome on our own. But all is not lost. The grace of God is our great and everlasting hope. Through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the plan of mercy appeases the demands of justice “and [brings] about means unto men that they may have faith unto repentance.” Our sins, though they may be as scarlet, can become white as snow. Because our beloved Savior “gave himself a ransom for all,” an entrance into His everlasting kingdom is provided unto us. . . . If grace is a gift of God, why then is obedience to God’s commandments so important? Why bother with God’s commandments-or repentance, for that matter? Why not just admit we’re sinful and let God save us? Or, to put the question in Paul’s words, “Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?” Paul’s answer is simple and clear: “God forbid.” Brothers and sisters, we obey the commandments of God-out of love for Him! Trying to understand God’s gift of grace with all our heart and mind gives us all the more reasons to love and obey our Heavenly Father with meekness and gratitude. As we walk the path of discipleship, it refines us, it improves us, it helps us to become more like Him, and it leads us back to His presence. “The Spirit of the Lord [our God]” brings about such “a mighty change in us, … that we have no more disposition to do evil, but to do good continually.” Therefore, our obedience to God’s commandments comes as a natural outgrowth of our endless love and gratitude for the goodness of God. This form of genuine love and gratitude will miraculously merge our works with God’s grace. (See www.lds.org/general-conference/2015/04/the-gift-of-grace )

[@inter_1097]

Shaycarl sent me.

[@gilbertmanibog6601]

nice

[@vicentelezcano2050]

amo el templo es lugar donde se que su espíritu mora ahí y es muy sagrado ese lugar que no me agrada mucho que lo muestren porque muchos no saben lo que es respetar y ese lugar nadie debe profanar porque en el juicio que viene muy pronto debemos responder por lo que hacemos cuidado hnos oraciones para flialescano Vicente lezcano y cecilia laura belucci lezcano he hijo federico esteban lezcano Belucci joven fiel los leales con amor y paz

[@charlesmendeley9823]

Fun fact: when people get endowed in the temple, they receive a new name, usually of biblical origin. Many Mormons believe they receive an individual name, but actually all men and all women who go to the temple at a certain date receive the same male or female name, and hence you can look up any Mormons new name in a table if you know their endowment date. Funny, isn't it?

[@marcosmota1094]

Don't watch "The Expanse" third season, the "Nauvoo" doesn't work out as intended.

[@zelphx]

Mormonism is NOT a "denomination" of Christianity. Mormonism is NOT even Christian.

[@shadreckdangaphotography]

Bradley Greenwood you are not even Christian.

[@shadreckdangaphotography]

Bradley Greenwood so you are Christian? and have been entrusted by Christ to be his prefect?

[@davidsonnow]

Bradley Greenwood Newsflash! Christianity isn’t even Christian, it all comes from a bastardized Egyptology. The 10 Commandments is a plagiarized document from the Egyptian book of the dead

[@goganamangphele2298]

@@davidsonnow I think you have to come to Africa so we can educate you about ourselves Africans.

[@milsteven03]

If you have no good thing to say just zip your mouth maybe pls? Respect what we believe because we are happy as members of the Church of Jesus Christ! If you are CHRISTIAN is that how you act to your fellowmen? That is not what Christ taught? Ponder this things.... no contentions because its of the devil. Thank you and God bless!

[@larrys8877]

My God says everyone is welcome.

[@emilyroberts8653]

I think its good to note that there are so many terrible people out there who would love to come badging in and coz disruptions. So its not really an option for us.

[@zakorkaz]

I lived right down the road from this Temple as they built it. Only window lickers believe this nonsense.

[@newstars2024]

I love them

[@pat1731]

Another Jesus, another gospel, another spirit.

[@ArizonaDesertPiper]

Pat While it is true that we may seem to view the Gospel differently than modern Christianity. It is because we view Christ and His Church as it was in the 1st Century Church founded by Him and administered by His Ordained Apostles. Because of this we do not subscribe to the modern Church that has changed so many of the basic doctrines and teachings of the 1st Century Church.

[@pat1731]

Go back to the original Greek and Hebrew. Joseph Smith has added another gospel and the Apostle Paul said in Galatians 1:8, "But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed". God's word remains the same, as He does...Yesterday, today and forever. The church may have gone through the dark ages but G-d keeps his remnant of believers and His word remains the same.>

[@ArizonaDesertPiper]

Pat I have studied the original Greek and Hebrew and also the Septuagint as well as the history of the 1st Century Church. I and have found that the modern Christian Church has added and changed doctrines from those of the original Church i.e The meaning of grace in the original Church and majority of today's Christian.

[@ArizonaDesertPiper]

No response?

[@ArizonaDesertPiper]

Pat Still waiting for response.

[@michellesunshinestar]

Mine didn't last for eternity. We got a civil divorce after a year and a half.

[@thelmadiaz3630]

That's a shame. I'm sure you had hoped and expected it to last "for time and all eternity". When an LDS couple becomes divorced, are you also unsealed by the church?

[@truth.speaker]

@@thelmadiaz3630 the LDS church teaches that a temple divorce (often called "cancellation of the sealing") is necessary, otherwise, her husband supposedly would have the ability to call her from the grave and she would be one of his wives forever, even if she hated him and loved a new husband. Contrary to what Jesus said at Mark 12:25, the LDS church teaches that marriage is necessary for a woman to be saved to the best heaven. They teach that she can never become a god unless she marries a man. Then she can be a god if her calls her from the grave. Essentially, no single woman can become a god, and every woman who does get saved and become a god has been called by her husband. If a man doesn't like his wife, his decision can choose to not call her from the grave. Effectively, the man can doom the woman from the best heaven, what the church calls the celestial kingdom. It is a church that teaches that men can decide if his wife is saved. They teach a terrible lie. Many members of the religion have never thought it through so deeply. But essentially, when you dig into it, it denies every woman from top heaven unless she has a man's permission. It is a very very bad set of ideas

[@thelmadiaz3630]

Thank you for the information, Captain Obvious!

[@pianot2430]

That's your problem, not the church teaching you thick head

[@truth.speaker]

@@pianot2430 calling a victim of unfair treatment names is neither mature, kind or appropriate. If you're a church member, you just insulted your sister. How do you think that looks to outsiders?

[@fayelewis5476]

The devil is the founder of all these things. Second Nephi 26:22 says, “And there are also secret combinations, even as in times of old, according to the combinations of the devil, for he is the founder of all these things.” Secrecy is criticized in Helaman 6:22: “And it came to pass that they did have their signs, yea, their secret signs, and their secret words.” While some members will claim that Mormon temples are “sacred not secret,” [church historian Richard] Bushman said that “temples are secret, plain and simple,” noting that even members “don’t speak to each other about it.” (“Seek understanding, not converts, Bushman urges Mormons,” Deseret News, March 6, 2008).

[@HelenEk7]

What is the main difference between the LDS temples and Catholic cathedrals..?

[@R6GAMERpt]

+Helen E From my understanding of what a cathedral is, it's kinda like the equivalent of the Mormon Tabernacles (which have now been mostly replaced in functions by Stake Centers). They're basically churches, but bigger, and have a "higher function" than other, smaller church buildings. LDS Temples are the most sacred buildings built by the Church, only worthy members with recommends can go in. We believe that God Himself visits the temple. There we perfom sacred ordinances like marriages and the sealings of families for eternity. We also perform ordinances like proxy baptisms for our dead ancestors who did not have the oportunity to do so in life. It's a place where we can be closer to God, and feel His Spirit stronger and more present than anywhere else. So, they are certainly different in purpose and in glory.

[@HelenEk7]

***** Is a LDS temple considered more holy than the Jewish temple?

[@R6GAMERpt]

+Helen E By Jewish temple do you mean synagogues or ancient temples like the Solomon's Temple? If it's the first then I must admit I don't know a whole lot about jewish synagogues, but from what I understand after a quick search, a synagogue would be somewhere between an LDS Temple and an LDS Chapel in general terms. It's hard to say which one is more "holy", since they are seen in different ways by two different religions, I don't really know how holy a synagogue is for a Jew. But from what I can tell, the purpose of a synagogue is very much like the one of a chapel, and while it is a consecrated place, I can't find anything that suggests it is as "holy" to a jew, as LDS Temples are to Mormons. Remember LDS Temples require you to be a worthy member of the Church, and that we believe God Himself walks its corridors. On the other hand, if it's the second option, then there is no difference. The concept of temples in LDS doctrine come from Solomon's Temple and the mobile tabernacle from Moses' time. The specifications for the construction of a modern LDS Temple are based upon the construction of the original Solomon's Temple, for the same purposes and ordinances as described in biblical texts. Although we consider the Kirtland temple the first temple of the Lord in modern times, we consider Solomon's Temple and the early tabernacles to be in fact the first temples of the Lord on Earth.

[@HelenEk7]

***** Thank you for talking the time to answer. :) Were you born LDS, or did you convert into the church?

[@R6GAMERpt]

+Helen E It is my pleasure to answer, and share a bit of the small knowledge and understanding I have =) I would say a little bit of both. I was still very little when the missionaries knocked on our door, and our family was converted bits by bits. My father took 14 years to be baptized. I was baptized when I was 9, and I admit it was mostly because of my mother, and I began doubting and feeling desire to leave the Church when I was about 12. But then I decided to put the Book of Mormon to the test for the first time, and ask God if it was true, to know for myself. And indeed I came to know for myself. I'm not really a convert in the traditional sense of the word, but I do consider myself one, and for the purpose of church records my baptism was convert baptism because I was already 9 ahah

[@MrRem1001]

The cultural celebration for the temple was awesome it was amazing dancing for the prophet but it was very cold and wet

[@jimholmes4671]

It is so inspiring knowing that True Gospel and that in Temples like this Adolf Hitler has been baptized a Mormon and even had Eva Braun sealed to him as his first wife for the eternities. So heart warming to know every mass murderer in history has been baptized Mormon in these Holy Temples, including Mao, Stalin, Jeffry Dahmer and so many others. I bet God loves having these great people in line to become Gods of their own worlds.

[@brucewday4337]

.. would could we learn from the link/ page "Five most generous states", and 2012 article: "The Most Generous States: Republican and Religious" Utah came out number one, where the population was aprox. 45-55% LDS or mormon. Obviously, the other folks account for at least half of the ""most generous state..." ranking; however how can we account for that report from ABC news in such a "mormon" area or location?????

[@vicentem3663]

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[@CuteCoil]

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[@CanadianAiden2]

WHAT KIND OF CHURCH WOULD FORBID A GRANDMOTHER TO SEE HER GRANDCHILDREN GET MARRIED BECAUSE SHE WASN'T A "MORMON IN GOOD STANDING"?!

[@margeryripley5137]

really, if you want the full answer to that, call the church and let the missionaries or a member explain it to you . it is very uplifting.

[@robertwilliams9256]

WHAT KIND OF GOD WOULD APPEAR TO JUST MOSES ONLY ON THE MOUNT AND NOT VISIT ALL HIS CHILDREN DOWN IN THE VALLEY AND ESTEEM THEM ALL EQUALLY? UNLESS MAYBE.....THEY WERE'NT PREPARED TO ENTER INTO HIS PRESENCE....LIKE MAYBE SOME NON-LDS GRANDMOTHERS MIGHT BE.

[@CanadianAiden2]

Robert Williams Who are we to judge? Are LDS leaders equal to God?

[@CanadianAiden2]

***** Who are we to judge? Are LDS leaders equal to God?

[@margeryripley5137]

only in the opinion of those who don't know anything about the church and the doctrine. Those of us who do know the church, all know that God is God we worship him and try to follow his teachings,

[@snreynolds91]

Shay Carl sent me here. Was curious about the mormon faith, but I think I'll stick with my church that lets EVERYONE in.

[@benipak]

I don't know what faith you are talking about but... Every church! Has places where not everyone can go! Ever been to the Vatican? Many places you can't even get in if you are a 'member'... Same thing with Orthodox places... Buddhist... Every faith really :s

[@snreynolds91]

I go to the vineyard church. Its a Christian church and you don't have to be a member to come come to services or any other event

[@benjamincook283]

Shannon Reynolds Anybody is welcome at LDS services and events as well. Temples are really the only exception.

[@panqakes24]

Benjamin Cook Jesus has never said one time anywhere in the Bible that only the ones good in standing were to come in and worship. That they were the only people worthy of prayer and healing...

[@benjamincook283]

Actually, Gentiles (anybody not of the Jewish faith) were not allowed any further than the outer courts of Herod's temple, which was the temple in Jerusalem during Christ's time. Having said that, anybody who wishes to go through the proper steps can get into the temples. The rules aren't there to exclude, but to make sure that those who enter these buildings (which are considered sacred to LDS members) are spiritually clean and well prepared. Also, you don't have to be worthy to pray and receive spiritual healing, nor do those things require entrance to an LDS temple.

[@ShardojanChAngelCherubimVtuber]

...Looks interesting...but not going to go to visit one...

[@jonathanh.pierce1468]

the guy in the search looks like christopher walken

[@Lspickard]

A Cult is a Cult is a Cult. How terrifying!

[@user-lh6uj8tv3i]

Matthew 7:21-23 King James Version 21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

[@nareshkaampaati8979]

Look like Babel 🗼

[@hanssjoberg9230]

Alan says he is Vernon's son, but I've never seen him with Vernon's real son. Jim didn't want to hit the road. Alan is a hebrew.

[@pomegranate6221]

Gheez...no cross, only upsidedown five pointed stars. You do the math!

[@fireball9469]

Deuteronomy 18:20-22 20 But a prophet who presumes to speak in my name anything I have not commanded, or a prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, is to be put to death.” 21 You may say to yourselves, “How can we know when a message has not been spoken by the Lord?” 22 If what a prophet proclaims in the name of the Lord does not take place or come true, that is a message the Lord has not spoken. That prophet has spoken presumptuously, so do not be alarmed.

[@ericnoonan9217]

Exactly. In the Koran Mohammed claims the Jews believe in more than one God, why would I listen to a prophet who lies about a religion that isn't his own? Qu'ran 2:135: "They say, "Be Jews or Christians [so] you will be guided." Say, "Rather, [we follow] the religion of Abraham, inclining toward truth, and he was not of the polytheists." I've never met a Jew who believes in any God except Yah'weh who you call Allah. Different name, same God.

[@louistournas120]

Islam 1400 years old, Christianity 2000 years old: Here is an example of something that isn't true. The Prophet asked me at sunset, "Do you know where the sun goes (at the time of sunset)?" I replied, "Allah and His Apostle know better." He said, "It goes (i.e. travels) till it prostrates Itself underneath the throne and takes the permission to rise again, and it is permitted Therefore, islamic prophet is a fraud. In fact, it is possible to show that all prophets are frauds.

[@ldgarland405]

Exactly....so if Joseph Smith has even 1 prophecy that he said came from God he would be a false prophet. And if he is a false prophet then the whole church is nothing but a lie and a scam.

[@louistournas120]

***** They consider themselves to be prophets, I think. At least, that is what I understood by watching Big Love. It is 5 seasons and pretty good.

[@chantellefaith7860]

Shaycarl brought me here (:

[@omiolo]

we sacrifice like Solomon and build a beautiful house to our Lord, the Almighty God.

[@louistournas120]

+omiolo: "we sacrifice like Solomon and build a beautiful house to our Lord, the Almighty God." ==A lot of cultures built great temples to their gods. In is in human nature to dream big, to want the greatest, the best, the most happiness, the bet health, the biggest more powerful god. Peter Gabriel wrote a song about it, he called it "Big".

[@ruintheliarsschemes]

I am the Lord! What house could you build for me? All things are mine! The heavens the earth and everything in it. I love in a high and holy place but also with him who is humble and contrite and lowly in spirit. You build these mormon temples only to flatter your way of worship and to exalt yourselves as gods through your perceived self excellence. Holiness is good but pride is not. And on that day all mankind shall be humbled. Pride and vanity are the devils conceit and trap. I pray that you repent and approach the Throne of Christ by Grace alone in Yeshua's Holy Name. Amen

[@Lifewithmackadesullivan]

Shay Carl send me here part 2

[@lutronc4412]

The Church of Jesus Christ is not a religion. It is a faith based church where each individual exercises faith in God. Oneness.

[@whitenoise7980]

Mormons seem like really nice people.

[@stevebrown8368]

They are very nice. Was raised in Arizona

[@457christiaan]

THE BOOK OF MOSIAH Mosiah KEEP THE 7TH DAY NOT SUNDAY 13 [16] Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. [18] But the seventh day, the sabbath of the Lord thy God, thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy man-servant, nor thy maid-servant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates; [19] For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is; wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.

[@vicentelezcano2050]

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[@kenzeier2943]

It’s not a Christian denomination.

[@ranelgallardo7031]

What is it then? Another religion?

[@johnlakatos639]

They are so wrong in heawen you are not married anymore you are Brother and sister like the angels

[@louistournas120]

Wow, it is a big beautiful church. Why can't we atheists build such nice buildings? Oh well, I guess I prefer to spend my money on research.

[@stevetaylor8026]

How is your research going? Find out yet how NOTHING explodes? (big bang)

[@louistournas120]

Steve Taylor "How is your research going? Find out yet how NOTHING explodes? (big bang)" ==Why do religious people think that nothing exploded? On top of that, the other model was the steady state universe. When the Big Bang idea was proposed by a catholic, it was ridiculed by pretty much everyone. When enough data was gathered to back it it, some christians suggested that the "jewish god" started the Big Bang. Atheists accepted it because it was backed up by evidence but dismissed the jewish god thing since there is no evidence for that. PS: The Big Bang is not an explosion. It just shows that you are science illiterate. Religions kills curiosity. Well, except for catholics which seem more honest with the evidence.

[@larrys8877]

I lived next to a pot smoking mormon, any woman that got near him got creaped out. He was a embalmer at one point and now I fully believe he is a serial killer. He was adopted, but his adopted father was Mormon and watched him have a bout With saintin and deamonds. My body would Shake sometimes when I felt he didn't want me around because of his whatever what's going on

[@utah133]

Whited sephulcres. Meaningless rituals. Time and treasure spent on nothing. This is wickedness. What good could be done for the living needy, our fellows? What iniquity. I'm ashamed that I once called myself a Mormon.😞

[@bowrudder899]

+Gwen Mangelson, actually, according to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Newsroom style guide, the name "Mormon" is perfectly acceptable (www.mormonnewsroom.org/style-guide). But perhaps you've already noticed that. For example, it's the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and the "I'm a Mormon" PR campaign.

[@raffaelec9721]

Mormons, Why not follow the old and new testament only? It has never contradicted itself and has never been proven false. The law is perfect and holy (Romans 7:12). Christ came with grace and truth. (John 1:17) How do you receive forgiveness from your sins? I write because i have love for your soul, come to repentance in Christ alone. (Isaiah 55:1-3)

[@firetree887]

The most holy room?😱

[@TheNavyHM]

shar carl sent us all

[@adamogilvie6951]

Mormonism is not Christian in any way. This cult teaches a different gospel and a different Jesus Christ. Furthermore this reminds me of the Jewish Sanhedrin. This need for ceremony and ritual is not biblical, or what the gospels of our Lord Jesus Christ says. And Jesus will say depart from me you who work lawlessness. You see what you people don't understand, when Jesus said the road to destruction is wide, and to strive to enter through the narrow gate. He was talking about putting your faith in him alone. Not your region. Your works or ceremonies or rituals are but filthy rags to God. Whats truly sad is how many so called christian people are using religion as a get out of Hell free card. Works based righteousness is not biblical. God does not grade on a curve. I don't care who you are. Christianity is not a religion, we are simply believers in Christs finished work. We are in him and he in us. We are the temple of the holy spirit. Christs death and Resurrection was more then enough to take our sins away, past, present and future. Religion quite literally KILLS. THE SECOND DEATH. Mormonism, Catholicism, Jehovah witnesses, Islam or any other religions that take away the truth of the glorious gospel are forged in Hell. This is outraging. One more thing for any Mormon reading this, The book of Galatians says- But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. May I ask you a question? Your so called prophet Joseph Smith spoke with angels who gave him a gospel? So do you understand what the scripture I just quoted is saying? Come on people use common sense. If your region is truly christian, then why do you not know true christian scripture? Read the James bible. Learn the truth of our Lord Jesus Christ, and his glorious gospel. BEFORE IT IS TO LATE. Glory be to our Lord Jesus Christ!!!

[@scottgraham1803]

While I respect the Mormon faith, as a Christian, I will never understand it's temples. Mainly just because it denies access to non-members. I get it every religion has its own rules and way of life but why deny access to non-members to important events, such as weddings?

[@robertwilliams9256]

There are several times that Jesus instructed his people to keep things private, and to tell no one about the things they had seen and been taught: Mark 9:9, Mark 8:30, Luke 5:14, Matthew 16:20, Luke 9:21, Mark 7:36, Matthew 8:4, Luke 8:56

[@scottgraham1803]

Robert Williams thank you that makes more sense.

[@DavidStoker2644]

the sacred space/only members of good standing once dedicated space will not change but I suspect the marriage thing will change. I see a growing trend that marriages can happen outside of the temple without stigma so family and friends who cannot or do not want to go into the temple can participate in that special life event. Then the sealing ceremony (LDS temple ceremony of binding family together) will be separate from the marriage ceremony.

[@shadreckdangaphotography]

Scott Graham would you have been invited into Moses Tabernacle or Israel's temple .its something to ponder

[@s4ms4mxx]

jesus, (no pun intended) they sure know how to use their tax exemption to build a nice mansion

[@ryddra]

They build temples with donations that the members give. Every member gives 10% of their earnings, which 100% goes to building worship buildings, such as temples and churches, helping those in need, and many other great causes.

[@ldgarland405]

Sarah Draper there has never been a member who has fully tithed according to the laws of God. Do you give 30% instead of 10%? If you truly research the old testament specifically in Deut. You will see that the tithing is not just 10% of your gross income. But I guess the church leaders missed that part because they don't want to pay more either. Not that they would ever tell the basic member what they pay or how much the church received in total tithing. That is secret not sacred.

[@ryddra]

The scriptures say a tenth, unless you can show me otherwise. Deuteronomy 14:22 says a TENTH. So I don't know where your 30% i coming from. The church leaders give exactly what is expected of them. We all are. .The Lord doesn't expect us to give ALL our money to him. You are right, we don't tell people how much we earn and how much tithing we pay, but we do talk to our bishops about it, and if we dont pay a full tithe, we can't have a temple recommend. Which is 10% of our earnings.

[@ldgarland405]

Loran Garland Deuteronomy 14:22 is the first 10%, 14:28 is the second 10%, and 10:8 is the 3rd 10%. So if tithing is the law of God. It is pretty clear from scripture that unless you give 30% to "store house" which is not the church. You are not a full tithe paying member and have entered the temple falsely. Yet the bigger question remains that no one from the LDS church can answer. That is was Joseph Smith's revelations correct or is the BoM correct. Because the BoM scriptures say that God was everlasting from beginning to end. Yet Smith, in the Kings Follit discourse said God was once a man like us and then became God. So who is correct? If it is Joseph Smith, then the BoM is not TRUE, and the religion's cornerstone crumbles. But if the BoM is correct then Joseph Smith is a false prophet. And if he is a false prophet then when you make your statement to the bishop that he was a true prophet you have lied. So which is it????

[@victorbjorklund]

Loran Garland Sorry but you are also wrong since the third should only be paid each 3d year...Hence its 10%+10%+(10/3)%= circa 23,33%

[@briandm33]

To be honest with you all religions have their own buildings they use as a sanctuary for their beliefs and it's bad judgement using the Mormon Church as an example to find fault with a pure hearted Christ like people who live honest live styles. If you truly want to judge anything or esteem a religion based upon Christ like beliefs try learning more about what your going to gain out of it by doing it. You'll have more respect towards the Mormon Church because you try to cross a religion that lives nothing but high standards and a Christ like lifestyle.

[@HelenEk7]

"Christ like lifestyle" But where did Christ teach on priesthood or endowment?

[@Dextamartijn]

baptism for the that is not biblical at all

[@AlbertJLouie]

Mormons depend too much on Temples thinking it will bring you closer to God. You all need to understand the things of the "HEART" (I Samuel 16:7). Let's hear what God Himself says about Temples in ACTS 17:24 "God, who made the world and everything in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands..." Now let's go down to verse 29 "Therefore, since we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Devine Nature is like gold or silver or stone, something shaped by art and man's devising..." If you want to be close to God, you must accept the real Jesus of the Bible who is God the Son 2nd person of the Trinity as your Lord and Savior. Not in building pretty temples. Furthermore, you don't need endowments, ordinances, Basin water on 12 oxens, progression of rooms to approach God, symbolic ceremonial clothing, sacred things done in secret, eating all your vegetables. You can go before God anytime, anywhere as you you are. Let's hear what God Himself says about this in: HEBREWS 4:16 "Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need..." We live in a time of grace...no jumping through somekind of "spiritual hoops" to go before God. Go now to Him as you are anytime, anywhere.

[@anthonyenos9857]

The Mormons got it wrong the Temple is your body not the Mormon Temple that's in KJV.Bible.Falsedoctrine.......If don't accept Jesus as Lord and savior and repent daily that what you must do to get in the kingdom of God.Period.

[@Andron1cux]

Baptist Church is kinda all black but it's not as big as Mormon church. Catholic church and Mormon Church has racism ideology. 2 Nephi 5. Ecclesiasticus 14:3.

[@charlesdavis7087]

Yeah, yeah, but do they have a smoking room? And where do the dead people go when they get baptized?

[@hesanflicka8208]

It really is time to take away the tax exempt for these temples when you only can get in by paying admission fee in the form of tithing.

[@davidmecham282]

The commandment to pay tithes comes from the Old Testament of the Bible: Malachi Chapter 3 Verses 8-12: 8 Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. 9 Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation. 10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. 11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts. 12 And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts.

[@stevetaylor8026]

Journal of Discourses 2:6-7; “You believe Adam was made of the dust of this earth. This I do not believe, though it is supposed that it is so written in the Bible; but it is not, to my understanding. You can write that information to the States, if you please-that I have publicly declared that I do not believe that portion of the Bible as the Christian world do. I never did, and I never want to.” - Brigham Young, Salt Lake City, October 23, 1853 How nice to have a "restored" line of Prophets who....DON'T EVEN KNOW GENESIS!!!

[@GsBBoyDan]

Steve Taylor It's sad that people actually do believe the genesis myth.

[@irmavincent9546]

A beautiful church, but sadly the their beliefs are not well supported by true facts, and many mormonpeople are not quiet honest. Sorry,but I have been so hurt by many of them.

[@antoinettegross5074]

Must be nice to have family tree without slavery #can'relate

[@kelliintexas3575]

If you bothered to do some research you would know mormons were massacred. They were killed and chased out off their own property. They had just as horrific history as slaves. The only differance they weren't sold by their own people 😞

[@LHJlives]

My wife has slaves in her family tree and she’s a member of the Church. Our Church has been very active with numerous Black organizations in researching old records to help African-Americans rediscover their roots and families from the past.

[@JD-lt7uv]

Correction: Mormonism is NOT a Christian denomination. 🤦‍♂️

[@ldgarland405]

One thing that has always been a problem for me with the temples. The LDS say it is to be where they can be with Jesus. However everything that Jesus did was meek and simple. When you look at the inside of every temple it is extravagant and luxurious. They are the exact opposite of what Jesus preached. Then when you look at the purchase price of a temple it comes from tithing of the members. However if you don't get a recommend you will never be able to take part in what you helped fund. Guess the church/cult gets all the bang for members buck.

[@tweetlebugzz]

Even in Jesus's time, they built temples. Jesus himself visited these temples and worshiped in them. Temples are a symbol of sacrifice. Members sacrifice their time and money and much effort to build a temple. It is a symbol of our love and dedication to our father in heaven. It is not only a place of beauty but It is also a place of peace and joy.

[@ldgarland405]

Was it not Jesus that is the temple we are to worship. After all he said he will take down the temple and raise it up in 3 days. Oh I forgot. The LDS church worships a different Jesus. So it might work that way in your religion.

[@tweetlebugzz]

Loran Garland Mormons do not worship the temples themselves, they are a space to worship within and that is all. Mormons worship God only. what do you mean, " worships a different Jesus" ? Mormons believe in the only Jesus I have ever heard of, the one that was born in Bethlehem and died for our sins on the cross. The one who was resurrected and who returned to heaven. The Jesus who is to come again at the end of times. The Jesus who preached to the people and healed the sick and and afflicted. Is there any other Jesus than the son of God? Have you ever considered that God would want the people of today to have the blessings that were present while Jesus was alive on the earth? For people to be healed that have faith in him? Have you ever considered that God may also want us to have leadership and prophets for this period in time just as he did in ancient times? Think about it.

[@ldgarland405]

cheeseisme See a different Jesus. Jesus of Christianity was born in Bethlehem. Not Jerusalem. And no I don't believe that the God of the Bible needs prophets now as he did to proclaim the coming of Jesus. It was already told to Christians by Jesus. This was stated throughout the new testament. If God wanted more prophets to proclaim the second coming it would not have been stated so much in the new testament. Also that it is a different Jesus than Christianity is that the bible shows over and over that God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit are 3 in 1, separate but same. And that God is and always has been eternal. Unlike what the LDS teaches from Joseph Smith that God is an exalted man. God did tell us through the bible that he is the only God. That he knows of none before him or after him. Since he is omniscient(ALL KNOWING) then Joseph Smith gave a false prophecy that we can become gods ourselves. ask I have asked before If you are a true follower of Jesus Christ you must ask yourself this...Which is correct. the BOM or Joseph Smith? For the BOM states that your god is unchangeable, Yet Joseph Smith in the Kings Follit Discourse stated that god was once man who was exalted and became god. So if the BOM is correct then Joseph Smith was a false prophet. And if Joseph Smith was correct then the BOM is false and the cornerstone of your whole religion has fallen. Which is it????

[@tweetlebugzz]

Loran Garland Ok here is a question you should ask yourself. If you have such a problem with the LDS church, why do you keep looking at LDS videos on youtube? Why do you waste your time commenting on them? I believe that there is a fight going on inside your mind and spirit. Eating on your spirit if you will. But you are so angry that you refuse to listen to it. If you would After watching an LDS video just stop for a moment and listen to the still small voice inside your heart. If you will listen to it without judgement. It will tell you want you are really wanting to know.

[@lisettem.4769]

I can only hope there will become a day when opulence will become a thing of the past and the world will join together with the understanding that everyone deserves to be happy and productive, and all that posh pomp and circumstance is ridiculous. It is such a waste - on every level. To think that God would require this is a slight to God.

[@tweetlebugzz]

God doesn't require anything fancy. Mormons beautify the temple to bring joy to others and to show love and respect to God. They are a symbol of sacrifice. I have seen your others posts, you clearly have a vendetta against the church. Why are you so angry? I hope that you are able to find some peace and joy in your life.

[@TrueMMAFan1985]

The Mormon Church is a Racist Cult with pedophile leaders.

[@chriscoles7764]

***** I count tithing and fast offering funds for the church every Sunday and help deposit them into the bank. Your prejudice comments show you know nothing about the LDS church. The LDS members are some of the most intelligent and generous people you will ever meet. No money is stolen and they willingly contribute to build temples and help the poor with fast offering funds. I know because I cut these checks to the poor and needy every week, but many outside the church don't know. The LDS church is the most organized church you will find on earth and they are wise stewards of the Lord's money. Nobody is given a promise of heaven if they pay tithing, but in the Bible the Lord promises he will bless you for paying tithing. Perhaps you don't believe in God or the Bible. The leaders have no power over the members. In fact, the leaders ARE the members -- for example a bishop is just a regular member who serves for about 5 years for NO pay. It's like working an additional 20-30 hours for free to serve others. Wow, how evil this church must be.

[@chriscoles7764]

L. Meyer, your comment reminds me of the complaint the disciples made against Jesus when the woman poured very expensive ointment on his head. They angrily replied, "To what purpose is this waste? For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor." Jesus replied, "Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me. For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always." This woman was showing her love for the Savior and how precious He is to her. The temple is the same for us. It's not about money, it's a symbol of our love for our Heavenly Father. Is anything too good for the Lord? At the same time, it elevates our thoughts and feelings to a higher level when we visit the temple. It is a little heaven on earth. You can feel the spirit of God there.

[@chriscoles7764]

Jacob Rice & L. Meyer, Do you believe the Bible is the word of God? If so, then you must believe God commanded (with great detail) how Solomon's Temple was to be built and adorned. The gold and silver ALONE in Solomon's Temple today would be worth over $216 billion. That's Billion with a "B". That doesn't include the other precious metals, bronze, iron, ivory, or cedar wood used in the temple. Read this article: althistory.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:PitaKang/Funday_Monday_1:_How_much_did_Solomon's_Temple_cost%3F Why did God command this in the Bible? Couldn't God have used all that wealth to feed the poor? Solomon's Temple was built and torn down three times throughout history. Prophecy says it will be built a fourth time in the latter days.

[@bwayne448]

JESUS NEVER SPOKE OF MORMONS

[@Repent4JesusChrist]

It's not Christian and will never be, get it right abc

[@hasaheadachenow]

I'll never understand blind Faith! Sheep

[@jaminschumacher1209]

Believe in n accept Christ Jesus into ur heart for eternal life! Or u will get tossed in da lake of literal fire for all eternity. be blessed : )

[@PraisingWithFriends]

Grateful for a healthy navel…

[@jakesnake629]

Repent for the kingdom missionary Jesus is Lord Jesus is coming your lifetime repent for the kingdom is near Jesus is Lord Jesus is the Christ Mormons are not Christians they have their own Bible Nazi original

[@xrpxlmxdcflatearth1099]

The sad thing is, regular mormons don't even know that the golden angel with the trumpet on the top of their temples is a middle finger to God of the Bible.

[@gwenmangelson]

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints- why dont people use the CORRECT name of the church? We worship Jesus Christ NOT the ancient prophet Mormon! using Mormon to name us is a term of ignorance started long ago

[@ldgarland405]

Gwen. After listening to the missionaries, going to sacrament, attended all meetings. One thing became very clear to me. First, record and listen to your own testamony. I bet you like all the others focus on Joseph smith, the BoM, and that the church is true...oh there is a little bit about Jesus. But in all the testamony I have heard it's about the LDS church. So saying the true church is about Christ is contradictory to its name... kind of like a chicken is what we worship but we only listen to Kentucky Fried Chicken. Well it has the name in the title.

[@gwenmangelson]

No I focus on my personal situation and how God blesses me .

[@ldgarland405]

I am glad he has blessed you. But it was God. Not Joseph Smith, the belief in man made scriptures, or revelations of a self proclaimed prophet that blessed you. It was the grace and mercy of God. I am happy you have been blessed by God.

[@gwenmangelson]

Loran Garland I nor anyone I know in this church worships anyone but Jesus the Christ and Heavenly Father,. We are grateful to the prophets for what they do but we do not, have not and will not "worship" them so I don't understand all your comments clearly. and he wasn't self proclaimed any more than Noah or Moses or any other old prophet- that is just your opinion.

[@ldgarland405]

Well Gwen. He was a self proclaimed prophet. I know this because if you read Deuteronomy it outlines what a false prophet does. If Joseph Smith had even one false prophecy then he is a false prophet. Also look at the definition of the BoM. It is another testament "gospel" of Jesus Christ. God even said in Galatians about men or angels giving another gospel that what God has given. Since the restoration of the church by Joseph Smith (see lds.org the authority to lead the church). John appeared to Joseph as an angel. This contradicts the D&C section 7 vs 1-3 where it states that John was given the power over death so he could proclaim and witness the return of the Lord. How can anyone ever proclaim that the church is true when there are so many contradictions Joseph Smith said. Do I believe that Mormons are evil or bad???? NO. they are good people who have been deceived by devils acting as angels giving them just enough for them so see what they want to see. The leaders act as a wolf in sheep's clothing.

[@loripatrick4652]

Does the wedding officiator get to sleep with the bride first?

[@jmcglynn5273]

Yes folks...for only 10% of your gross income (tithing), you can be found worthy to enter this beautiful castle where you can learn Masonic signs and tokens (handshakes). You may also learn that Jesus was a co-creator of earth (along with Michael/Adam). Oh, and you get to wear the baggy undergarments for the rest of your earthly existence! What a deal! You learn that Satan is a brother of Jesus! You learn that you get into the "celestial" kingdom by whispering to "God" the things that you learned in the temple (the masonic gestures).