Can anyone provide insight to how much of this clip a Mormon would believe?
The only thing related to aliens or any planets that any Mormon I know believes in in between 8:30 and 8:40, but even then that is a skewed perspective on it.
There is a star, Kolob, mentioned in LDS scriptures, that some LDS authors have wrote is a planet and has something to do with God living there (or near there).
Reading on a few websites just now, I don't think there is any official Church position that supports any such claims made by its members though, so it seems like just rumors.
Kobol is actually the inspiration for Kobol in Battlestar Galactica, which I am sure is the only reason I remember anything about it.
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I am curious to see this 'Elevator to heaven' everyone keeps talking about.
Silly person. Everyone knows it's a stairway.
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I've always wondered how they know you're Mormon if you show up and want to enter. Is there a secret tattoo, handshake or something. Is there a membership card?
You need a "temple recommend" from your local bishop. You can't even just be LDS, you have to be in good standing etc.
My GF's family is Mormon, I've been to a few services. They don't push it on us and I don't force them to drink in my house. It's all good.
We are going on the tour for sure, really looking forward to seeing it. There are a lot of things the LDS church does that I admire, they are super family oriented and do a lot for the community as well. Just not my bag.
The only thing related to aliens or any planets that any Mormon I know believes in in between 8:30 and 8:40, but even then that is a skewed perspective on it.
There is a star, Kolob, mentioned in LDS scriptures, that some LDS authors have wrote is a planet and has something to do with God living there (or near there).
Reading on a few websites just now, I don't think there is any official Church position that supports any such claims made by its members though, so it seems like just rumors.
Kobol is actually the inspiration for Kobol in Battlestar Galactica, which I am sure is the only reason I remember anything about it.
The Beings of Light from the 1978 show as well as Count Iblis being a fallen member of that race are alleged in step with Mormon thought on Angels and Satin.
But I'm not Mormon, so I could be mistaken. Should probably just email Mitt and ask.
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I work with the company that did the HVAC ductwork at LDS Temple. There is no way they are re-doing everything inside. The last time I voted in an election, was at the mormon church in Cranston...and I'm not a mormon either.
Take the tour, I've seen pictures from co-workers, and they have some interesting sculptures and murals worth seeing.
This is not a church, its a temple, there is a big difference. I'm not mormon but my wife (although not practicing) and her family are. After they finish the tours not even she is allowed to go inside (as she used to drink). But she goes to church every sunday and takes the kids - (leaving dad to watch the football )
This is not a church, its a temple, there is a big difference. I'm not mormon but my wife (although not practicing) and her family are. After they finish the tours not even she is allowed to go inside (as she used to drink). But she goes to church every sunday and takes the kids - (leaving dad to watch the football )
Is she not allowed in because she is not "practicing" or because she is tainted from drinking?
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Is she not allowed in because she is not "practicing" or because she is tainted from drinking?
It would be because she is not practicing. Standing in the LDS church is determined by present practices, not an individual's history. Members who want to visit the temple are interviewed by their Bishop to determine if there is anything in their conduct that would render him/her "unworthy". They use a standard set of questions when interviewing (mostly based around the individual's faith in God, treatment of their family and peers, and adherence to church commitments) - it's not just a matter of them making questions up like it's a game show or something.
Mormon's don't (or shouldn't anyway) ostracize people because of decisions they have made or past practices that aren't in keeping with church standards. People don't become "tainted" or "ruined" forever because of the decisions they make - like any Christian faith it is expected that LDS members will all make mistakes and they are encouraged to use the experiences to learn from and better themselves, so long as they are willing to do so.
Likewise, it makes me laugh when I read stuff like the comment about the Mormons replacing all the temple carpets after the tours because they have been "sullied by the unbelievers" or whatever. They do replace the carpets and probably some other minor things before the dedication ceremony, but the religious (or non-religious) disposition of the people who took the temple tours has nothing to do with it so much as just regular wear and tear. Try parading 100,000 people through your living room in 4 weeks and see how your house holds up.
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It would be because she is not practicing. Standing in the LDS church is determined by present practices, not an individual's history. Members who want to visit the temple are interviewed by their Bishop to determine if there is anything in their conduct that would render him/her "unworthy". They use a standard set of questions when interviewing (mostly based around the individual's faith in God, treatment of their family and peers, and adherence to church commitments) - it's not just a matter of them making questions up like it's a game show or something.
Mormon's don't (or shouldn't anyway) ostracize people because of decisions they have made or past practices that aren't in keeping with church standards. People don't become "tainted" or "ruined" forever because of the decisions they make - like any Christian faith it is expected that LDS members will all make mistakes and they are encouraged to use the experiences to learn from and better themselves, so long as they are willing to do so.
Likewise, it makes me laugh when I read stuff like the comment about the Mormons replacing all the temple carpets after the tours because they have been "sullied by the unbelievers" or whatever. They do replace the carpets and probably some other minor things before the dedication ceremony, but the religious (or non-religious) disposition of the people who took the temple tours has nothing to do with it so much as just regular wear and tear. Try parading 100,000 people through your living room in 4 weeks and see how your house holds up.
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Likewise, it makes me laugh when I read stuff like the comment about the Mormons replacing all the temple carpets after the tours because they have been "sullied by the unbelievers" or whatever. They do replace the carpets and probably some other minor things before the dedication ceremony, but the religious (or non-religious) disposition of the people who took the temple tours has nothing to do with it so much as just regular wear and tear. Try parading 100,000 people through your living room in 4 weeks and see how your house holds up.
Not saying that your point isn't true, but commercial grade carpet should be able to handle 100,000 people walking on it without showing too much. Or else, public buildings would be having their carpet changed every few months too.
Thought I'd bump this. Went on the tour after work -- it was well worth the trip! Despite the number of visitors (we arrived at around 7:00 pm), it was very well organized (right down to the parking, signage, and people showing you where to go). The tour started in the adjacent church and after a short video, the tour guide leads you into the temple and through the different rooms. Very impressive! Afterwards they brought you back into the church where refreshments were served.
I checked on the website and there are lots of days/times that they have recently made available (honestly, nobody was checking tickets at the door so you can also just show up and they won't turn you away).
Definitely worth going -- they are closed this weekend but are open on Thanksgiving Monday (and then Monday through Saturday until October 20).
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