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Mormon (LDS) Temples
An LDS Temple is a place where special ordinances are performed. Only members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints are allowed to enter a temple. This is a place of peace.
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Why Mormons don't have windows in their temple?
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Many temples do have windows in them, but they are draped. There are some temples that don't, but temples are a place of deep self reflection and reverence. They are a place where one can get away from worldly distractions and contemplate life and ones trials and challenges. It's a place to pray to God for family and friends, and work on ones spirituality.
If there were windows all over it would detract from those intentions and remind those within exactly what they are trying to get away from...
Where is the largest biggest Mormon Temple?
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That would be the conference center on temple square.
What is a Mormon sealing in the temple?
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A 'Sealing' is a sacred ordinance performed in the Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church). A sealing is performed at an altar in a sealing room, and is performed by a priesthood holder who has been given the authority to seal by the Prophet of the Church.
When a Mormon couple goes to the temple to get married, they are actually participating in a sealing. A sealing binds couples and families for eternity, meaning that if you are sealed in the temple, your marriage and family unit will continue in heaven after death. Couples may go to the temple to be sealed at the time of their marriage or later (especially if they join the church after they are married) or they may go to have adopted children sealed to them. Children who are born to a couple that is already sealed are considered 'born in the covenant', meaning they do not have to be sealed to their parents in the Temple.
A sealing consists of a blessing is pronounced upon those being sealed, and those being sealed making a covenant that, if broken, anulls the sealing. Family and friends who are members of the Church are often invited to attend the sealing service.
You can learn more about the temple sealing and eternal marriages and families at the "related links" below.
What is the temple in the Mormon church?
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There are 13 temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called Mormons) in Utah. The most well known is the Salt Lake Temple, the others are St. George, Logan, Manti, Ogden, Provo, Jordan River, Vernal, Mount Timpanogos, Bountiful, Monticello, Draper, and Oquirrh Mountain.
Photo galleries of each of them can be found at the links found at the "Related Links" below.
Are Mormons concerned with their temple rituals being Masonic?
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No. Most members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) who have participated in temple ceremonies know and understand the difference between their ceremonies and those of the Masons. Only one Mormon temple ceremony bears similarity to one Masonic ritual - they follow a similar pattern and that is all. The overall lesson and covenants made are completely different, as are most of the symbols. Many Mormons are Masons and can attest that the ceremonies are not the same.
Other Mormons are not concerned simply because they don't care.
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The temple rituals are ancient, and follow a pattern set forth in the Old Testament. That the Masons can read the Old Testament means only that the pattern is made sufficiently clear to those who know scripture.
There is also evidence that forms of ancient temple worship were passed on from father to son, and through priestly guilds, since ancient times, and that that the predecessors to Masons may have been privy to that knowledge. N.b. that many of the mysteries of Godliness are kept close by believers to prevent them being trampled by unbelievers. (Luke 2:19, Deut. 29:29, Ps. 25:14, Prov. 3:32, Job 29:4, Judg. 13:18, Dan. 2:19, Dan. 2:28, Amos 3:7, Matt. 13:11, Matt. 13:35, Rom. 16:25-27, 1 Cor. 14:2, and lots more)
Any similarity between Masonic ritual, Mormon ritual, and Old Testament ritual comes, in Mormon belief, from the same source: God.
What happens in a Mormon temple?
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Those ordinances or ceremonies that Mormons perform in their temples are:
Baptisms for the Dead, Confirmations, Washings, Annointings, Endowment Ceremonies and Marriages or Family Sealings.
Based on the Bible's John 3:5 which states: "Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. " 1 Corinthians 15:29 of the Bible speaks of baptisms for the dead in a manner implying they were also practised at the time of the Apostles. Baptisms for the Dead are performed for those who have died and not had the opportunity to be baptized (as a Mormon) in this lifetime. Any 'worthy' member 12 years or older can obtain a 'temple recommend' from his Bishop and perform these baptisms for the dead in a temple. Mormons are very dedicated to geneology and hope to baptize all people who have lived on this earth some day. Mormons believe that those who have passed on have a choice whether to accept this baptism into the church or not.
When a man or woman are older (usually 19 for a male and 21 for a female) they are eligible to receive their 'Endowment' and 'Washing and Annointing'. These are highly sacred rituals where covenants (promises) are made to live a righteous life.
Sealings are simply sealing of one person to another for 'time and all eternity'. Parents are sealed to each other when they first get married. Children are then classified as automatically sealed to their parents if they are born after the temple marriage occurs. Otherwise, any children must be sealed to parents as a separate ordinance - each and every child individually.
All of these ordinances of exaltation ("eternal life") are performed in these holy temples for both, the living and the dead. Their essential portions have been the same in all dispensations when the fulness of the sealing power has been exercised by the Lord's prophets. Families are literally sealed for time and all eternity, this is how the Lord has so deemed it. In temples, the righteous are taught all they need to do to enter the gates of heaven.
A ceremony may be a procedure (like a baptism) or it may be an experience in which you make promises (Covenants) to live God's commandments in exchange for different kinds of blessings... an example might be 'sealing' yourself to your spouse--you promise to live God's commandments and, in exchange, your marriage will not end 'until death do you part', but still exist in Heaven Forever.
** Just as a minor note: Mormons do not refer to the ordinances in the Temple as "secretive" but "sacred." They are not keeping these things secret. But rather, they do not give details about them in order to keep them sacred and holy. They only discuss the ordinances in detail while in the walls of the Temple.
Why do eight temples not have angel moroni on them?
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According to an official church web site: Eight (8) temples do not have an angel Moroni. They are the St. George Utah, Logan Utah, Manti Utah, Laie Hawaii, Cardston Alberta, Mesa Arizona, Hamilton New Zealand, and Oakland California Temples. http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/articles/facts/
What Illinois town was the first Mormon Temple constructed?
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The first temple in Illinois was in Nauvoo, which was built in the 1840's. It was destroyed by fire in 1848 and rebuilt in 2002. There is also a temple near Chicago. You can read about the Navuoo temple here:
www.ldschurchtemples.com/nauvoo and the Chicago temple here:
www.ldschurchtemples.com/chicago
What state has the most Mormon temples?
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Utah is home to the most temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) with 16 (three of which are under construction as of July 2012).
Other states with a lot of temples are California (7 temples), Arizona (5 temples), Idaho (5 temples), Texas (4 temples), and Washington (3 temples). Most other states have one or two. 15 states do not yet have temples of their own.
Please note that Mormon Temples are different than churches/meetinghouses. Mormon Temples are only for special ceremonies, but meetinghouses are where regular Sunday worship is held. Utah has between 2,000 and 3,000 meetinghouses, each housing from 1 to 4 congregations. California and Idaho have the next highest numbers, with about 400-500 meetinghouses each.
What are the telephone numbers for LDS Temple Prayer rolls in Utah?
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Dear Sister Lila,
Thank you for the phone numbers. Below is the direct number to my local temples prayer line plus Mount Timpanogas, Utah.
Los Angeles: 310-234-8150
Timpanogas: 801-763-4640
God Bless,
Sister Nella McLaughlin
Santa Susana 3rd Ward
Simi Valley, CA
Who can go to the Mormon temple?
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Generally, Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the 'Mormon' church) are open only to actively practicing members who have recieved a recommend from their Bishop. The requirements to recieve a recommend are:
-Bearing testimony of God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost
-Belief that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the true Christian church and was restored to the earth by Jesus Christ to Joseph Smith
-Belief that the current Church leadership is inspired of God
-Active in your congregation for at least one year
-Following the Law of Chastity (no sex outside of a legal heterosexual marriage)
-Following the Word of Wisdom (no alcohol, drugs, tobacco, or coffee)
-paying a 10% tithe
-Being honest in all things
-Not providing support to any organization that opposes the church or it's teachings
-confessing any major sins to your Bishop
Teens ages 12 and up are admitted to the baptistry only. Adults (generally those who have been called on missions, will soon be married, or who have reached their mid to late 20's without doing either of these) will recieve admittance to the entire temple.
Before a Temple is dedicated, the general public is invited to tour the inside of the building. Dedications take place for all newly constructed temples as well as temples that have undergone renovation. The period when a Temple is open to the public is generally about two weeks. After the Temple is dedicated, the public is welcome to enjoy the gardens surrounding the temple, but may not enter the building. There is also a waiting room or lobby area where those who are not members may wait inside for friends or family. Some temples also have a visitor center where the general public may go to learn more.
Please note that a Temple is different than a Mormon meetinghouse. Temples are for special ceremonies only, but meetinghouses are where regular worship services and congregation activities are held. Meetinghouses, activities, and worship services are always open to the general public.
Check out the "Related Links" below to see interior photos of Mormon Temples as well as learn more about temples and meetinghouses.
How many states have Mormon Temple?
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Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are currently (as of February 2010) located in:
Nigeria
Ghana
South Africa
Philippines (2 temples)
Japan (3 temples)
Korea
Hong Kong
Taiwan
Switzerland
Denmark
Germany (2 temples)
Netherlands
Finland
Ukraine
England (2 temples)
Italy
Sweden
Spain
Australia (5 temples)
Samoa
New Zealand
Tonga
Tahiti
Fiji
Paraguay
Columbia
Argentina (2 temples)
Brazil (7 temples)
Venezuela
Chile (2 temples)
Ecuador
Peru (2 temples)
Uruguay
Canada (8 temples)
Dominican Republic
Guatemala (2 temples)
Panama
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Honduras
Mexico (12 temples)
United States (73 temples)
How many LDS temples in the world as of 2014?
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As of September 2014, there are 143 temples operating, 15 under construction, and 12 announced.
For the latest information, please see the official website:
http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/temples/
How many LDS temples do not have the angel Moroni on top?
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Eight (8) temples do not have an angel Moroni. They are the St. George Utah, Logan Utah, Manti Utah, Laie Hawaii, Cardston Alberta, Mesa Arizona, Hamilton New Zealand, and Oakland California Temples.
Why can't non Mormons attend a Mormon wedding in the temple?
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Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ("Mormons") go to temples to perform sacred, holy ordinances, such as endowment ceremonies, eternal marriages, and baptisms by proxy for the dead. The Church considers its temples to be holy places, a "House of the Lord." Due to that sacred nature, only those who have been given an ecclesiastical endorsement of worthiness may enter. These are church members who live up to certain standards and who have been given permission to participate in Temple services by their local leaders.
When a new temple is constructed, the Church will allow the public to tour the building in an "open house." Visitors can see the rooms in the temple, learn what they are for, and understand the purpose of temples for Latter-day Saints. Once the temple is dedicated, or consecrated, it is closed to the public, and only worthy Church members may enter.
Anyone may visit the temple grounds. Most temples have beautiful gardens for everyone to enjoy. Some have a visitor center, where the public may go to learn more about the temple. If you are visiting the temple because a friend or relative is being married, you may be invited to sit in a waiting room or lobby inside the temple until the ceremony is over.
Please note that a Mormon temple is different from a Mormon meetinghouse. A meetinghouse is where regular Sunday worship takes place. Mormon meetinghouses and worship services are always open to the public. Temples are open only for special services on weekdays, and are closed to the public.
Check out the "Related Links" to learn more and to see a collection of photos of the inside of various Mormon Temples around the world.
What happens in the Mormon temple on Saturdays?
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Temples are where people can get away from the busy and sometimes sinful world and worship their god. In the LDS church we believe that temples are houses of God and you have to be worthy to enter. In a LDS temple there are baptism for the dead. This is where we baptize people, by proxy, who have already died and gone into heaven into our church. We also have weddings in our temples. As i said before not all people can enter in a temple, only the ones with a temple recomend, so the weddings aren't open to non-members. In the weddings we get sealed to our spouse for time and all eternity. This means that after death we are still married in heaven. I've never attended a temple wedding because, of course, i wasn't born when my parents got married and haven't had the chance to go to one because i wasn't old enough to get a temple recomend. you have to be at least 12 years old and worthy. These are just some of the things that go on in LDS temples.
What does sealed mean to a Mormon?
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In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church), "sealing" is a sacred Temple ceremony in which you are 'sealed' or connected to your spouse, parents, or children eternally. To be sealed to someone means that your relationship with them will continue in heaven.
The sealing ceremony is a very simple ceremony that only takes place inside Mormon Temples. Those being sealed will kneel at an altar and a 'sealer' (someone ordained to perform sealings) will bless their relationship to last throughout eternity if they live faithful to God's commandments. A sealing ceremony can also be performed to seal deceased people to their spouse, parents, and children as well.
When a Mormon couple says that they are being married in the Temple, what they are really doing is being 'sealed'. When a couple is sealed, any children born to them afterward will automatically be sealed to them.
You can learn more about "sealing" in Mormonism at the "Related Links" below.
How many lds temples are there in the US?
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There are 65 operating temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the United States.
7 additional temples are under construction in the US. These are in Brigham City, Utah; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Gila Valley, Gilbert, and Phoenix, Arizona; Kansas City, Missouri; and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
To see the locations and photographs of each temple or to learn about when the temples currently under construction will be open for public tours, visit the "Related Links" below.
Who dedicated the Washington DC LDS Temple?
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Thomas S. Monson dedicated the Temple on February 10, 2008.
How many lds temples are there in Utah as of 2013?
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There are currently (in 2010) 13 temples operating in Utah and 2 under construction.
The temples in Utah are:
St. George
Logan
Manti
Salt Lake
Ogden
Provo
Jordan River (in South Jordan)
Bountiful
Mount Timpanogos (in American Fork)
Vernal
Monticello
Draper
Oquirrh Mountain (In South Jordan)
Those under construction are:
Brigham City
Payson
Do LDS require 10 percent tithing to enter temple?
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Church members must tell their Bishop and Stake President that they are paying a full 10% tithe to enter the temple. I guess they don't have to actually be paying it, but they'd have to lie to their Church leaders and say that they are.
In order to participate in temple worship services, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) must meet the following requirements:
*Be a baptized member of the Church for at least several months (to perform baptisms for the dead) or one year (for all other ordinances)
*Males must be ordained as deacons (to perform baptisms for the dead) or elders (all other ordinances)
*Have reached age 12 (to perform baptisms for the dead) or adulthood (all other ordinances)
*Profess faith in God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost
*Profess faith in the Atonement of Jesus Christ and belief that He is Savior and Redeemer
*Believe that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the restoration of the true gospel
*Sustain the Prophet, First Presidency, Quorum of Twelve, and all regional and local leaders
*Live the law of chastity
*All family relationships in harmony with Church teachings
*Not supporting or affiliating with any group whose teachings or practices are in opposition to the Church
*Regularly attend Church meetings and keep covenants made previously
*Honesty
*Pay tithes (10% by the biblical definition)
*Keep the Word of Wisdom
What does the star represent in Mormon temples?
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ALTERNATE VIEW: While it is true Joseph Smith was a Freemason (of the York rite), it is unclear how much such an association would have influenced the design of the Nauvoo Temple in the early 1840s. Minutes from the Masonic Lodge "Under Dispensation" in Nauvoo during the time period show that Smith was not a regular attender of the lodge's meetings.One historian wrote: "It seams from the meager records that are extant, that Joseph Smith attended as many meetings on those two days [when he was admitted as a Mason] as he did during the rest of his lifetime" (McGavin, Mormonism and Masonry, 90). It must also be pointed out that construction of the Nauvoo Temple began prior to Smith's becoming a Freemason in 1842. Furthermore, Smith's followers constructed a temple in Kirtland, Ohio in the early 1830s. Other such edifices were planned in Independence, Far West, and Adam-ondi-ahman, all in Missouri, prior to the 1838 Missouri Mormon War. (The Kirtland Temple bears no clear symbolism of the star, moon, or sun.) This does not mean he could not have incorporated the star for reasons associated with Freemasonry, but it is unlikely. A more plausible explanation has already been noted below; that is, the star was most likely associated with the Mormon theology of the afterlife, specifically that of the telestial kingdom.
The five-pointed star was used in the Nauvoo Temple and other early temples, but it's meaning was wholesome. Inverted stars did not generally become associated with the occult until after the time of Joseph Smith. Stars, including inverted stars, were used by early Christians as valid Christian symbols. The symbol of the star - whether it has five or six points - and the pentagram can be used for good or evil purposes. The fact that Satan worshipers have given evil meanings to the star, the moon, or whatever does not make the symbols inherently evil.
Though the symbols in Masonry, and as seen upon some temples of the Mormons are the same and similar in some cases, it does not mean that the interpretation of such symbols are the same.
The symbols go back to time immemorial, and have been corrupted, and contain many errors or alterations. The Masons may have the symbols but their understanding of them is misunderstood, their signs are not used as part of holy ordinances, but as signs of recognition or some other use not related to gospel principles.
Every symbol on a Mormon Temple has the same meaning as it did when they were used in biblical times.
In Mormonism, they are likely to refer to the Telestial Glory, whose glory is compared to that of the stars, in contrast to Terrestrial Glory, which is compared to that of the Moon, and to the glory of the Celestial Glory, which is compared to that of the Sun. More on this can be found in D&C 76 and 1 Cor 15.
Christian Symbols Found in StarsThe star seen as a pentagram can also be found not only as a Masonic symbol but as a Christian symbol.
A particular meaning of the pentagram can be found within the story Sir Gawain and The Green Knight. The star in it's symbolism in this story represents the five wounds of Christ as well as the five chivalric virtues.
What do you need to get into a Mormon temple?
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The requirements to be married in a Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the 'Mormon' church) [or to be 'sealed', if you were previously married in a civil ceremony] are:
*Both the man and woman must have been actively practicing members of their local congregation for at least one year. They also must be legally able to marry (at least 18 yrs old, not related, etc).
*Both must have been baptized for at least one year, and the man must have been ordained an Elder.
*Both must meet with their Bishop, who will do personal interviews and interview the couple together. He will then write a recommend which states that the couple is worthy to enter the temple and is prepared for marriage. The recommend will also be signed by the Stake President.
*To receive the recommend from their bishop, both the man and woman must answer that they:
-Have a personal testimony of God the Father and of Jesus Christ as their Savior
-Sustain and support the current church president as God's Prophet on earth.
-Are not involved in any sexual relationships (if unmarried) and are not living together before marriage.
-Are honest in all their dealings, are faithful in paying tithes, and are following the health code (the Word of Wisdom) which prohibits drugs, alcohol, tobacco, coffee, and tea.
-Attend church services regularly and keep all their commitments to both the church and their family
*Once the recommend has been signed and received, the couple can schedule their marriage/sealing ceremony at any temple they wish.
*The couple must bring a valid marriage license or certificate to the temple with them. This must be valid and legally recognized in the state or nation where the temple is located.
*Some temples require that the couple bring their own temple clothing for the ceremony, others have it available for use. This would be a long sleeve floor length white dress for the woman, and white pants with a white shirt and tie for the man. (see related links)
