Inside the Latter-day Saints' Washington D.C. Temple
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- For decades the towering marble edifice that is the Washington, D.C. Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has posed a mystery to those outside the faith. Now, after a major renovation, CBS News' Ed O'Keefe takes a tour inside the temple, before a public open house that will welcome all to visit a building dedicated to reverence and contemplation.
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I went in there a couple weeks back! It was like a never ending series of 5 star hotel lobbies. It went on and on but never really went anywhere.
I hope you took to opportunity to scan the QR codes and look at the write ups as you entered each room. Unfortunately, there just wasn't time to chat with the ushers. Thank you for going.
Who likes windowless rooms? Not me for sure...
Imagine if the Mormon cult did useful things with all that money.
Imagine thinking æsthetics and mindfulness are not useful.
@@ClamMan1989 mindfulness of what? Cult beliefs? This is just a cult flaunting their money. Never mind starving people when you can have a pretty building right?
I'm not Mormon but Catholic, but I have to say that is a stunningly beautiful building inside and out. It seems incredibly tranquil in there.
Thank you for your kind comment.
@MichaelOfHerndon Hopefully we all make it in the end, good luck.
not seeing it
@@bruhbruh7660 That's ok. But what you think doesn't invalidate what ClamMan and I think or believe.
@@amys_20 I am curious. Have you found something better that will withstand the same scrutiny that detractors of the Church of Jesus Christ face? Please share.
So, in the afterlife you get to spend all eternity with your family? But, what do you get if you've been good though?
That really made me laugh!
@@kathywhitehead9414 Glad you liked it :)
@@Charalldredge God offers you forgiveness of sins, salvation, eternal life and exaltation for free, if you are interested. That is how much God loves you! ❤ Read the New Testament!
@@estherlewis7458 I’m quite aware of the Bible. I was born and raised Catholic. Thanks for the info though!
David, this really is funny and well said. On the serious side, I do know folks who are afraid they will be stuck with a spouse or family member who they don't like in this life. I don't know if we become more likeable in the next life. There really is so much that we don't know about the next life. We are told we will be happy and we just have to believe that this is true and that God will sort it all out.
My grandparents have been fighting all their lives, even staying in separate rooms, they can’t even last a lifetime much less an eternity
All that will be resolved in the next life. You will not be forced to be with people you do not like, or love, or want to be with.
@@michaeldenova4562 "Heaven" is not about being with "who you like" ... You don't "go to heaven" just to visit your dead relatives or your dead kitty cat, however much you "liked" them... Please reread The New Testament, and observe what it really says about "heaven" and what always has been, is now, and always will be going on there. It has nothing to do with your earthy preferences.
Jajajaja jajajaja
@@giuseppelogiurato5718 Oh, sorry. I left out a lot of details that would have clarified my answer. However, this is what is going on in heaven - 1 Peter 4:6. There are a lot of people who were not taught the gospel while in mortality. Now they are getting a chance to hear it and decide whether or not to accept it.
😂
Growing up, riding along 495, we thought this was Disney world lol
I got to go in on the open tour. Very fascinating and beautiful place! I’m not Mormon but the Mormon people are very nice and welcoming.
Very naïve and uninformed.
@@jeffs4483 I’m not uninformed friendo. I know what the religion is and the fundamental belief system. Doesn’t mean I believe it.
Eagle Eye. Thank you for your kind remarks. I really appreciate you taking the time to post this.
@@EagleEye88 Thanks for the remarks. Whether is it religion, politics, etc, people will disagree about a lot of things, and that OK. But we can always be respectful and kind. I appreciate your kindness.
Yes, because they train them to be nice in public.
In private mormons are not nice people
As a kid, I always thought it was Disney World 🤣
My mom corrected me every time but I never believed her haha.
I think all of us kids growing up in the MD/DC/VA area thought that!
it is Disneyworld lol my Bible says that stuff is not going to work.
It's better than Disney World. There is no joy on earth that represents or comes close to the Lord's joy that he gives us. I used to live in the DC area and I always got a joyful feeling when I saw this temple and more so when I entered it.
My uncle actually tricked my mom that it was Disney World and she believed it for the longest time 😂
@@rebeccalarson7995 You mormons are disgusting.
I’m a Catholic myself but you definitely want neighbors who are LDS. Great people, prepared for any emergency and always willing to lend a hand. I served in the Marine Corps with a couple of LDS guys and they were outstanding. Down to earth, great sense of humor who fit in with everyone. The Department of Defense actually has an approved “garment” for them (we call it underwear) so they can stay observant and still serve our country.
Thank you for your service Steve in the Marine Corps and your kind words.
That doesn't make it any less of a fraud: all the nonsense like great walled cities in what would be the US, horses and swords and chariots in that same era, "Reformed Egyptian," etc.
Thanks for your kind words and your service.
Thanks 4 ur service 🤙🏽
My cousin is mormen and i went to visit him in Utah and went to his church and was very impressed on the well maintained and administerd the property is. It shows that the money givin to the church is well spent and invested, i admire that! I am still chatholic, but i also respect and admire all religions !
There’s only one way to be saved. One way to heaven and its not through mormon or Catholic ( I was Catholic for almost 50 years) and not through any other religion!!!
Read the Bible, he massage of gospel is so simple that for many, apostle Paul said, becomes
as a stumbling block.
We are saved by grace through faith and nothing else.
If we add anything else to that,
it is not the gospel of Jesus Christ, and therefore if it’s not THE GOSPEL but it is the false gospel.
Grace is getting what we don’t deserve , it is unmerited favor, and it means we don’t do anything in the process to obtain it.
We just simply receive it by faith.
The covenant , the promise of our redemption is based on what the Lord did, not what we do ,
therefore even if we sin God won’t break his promise to us ,because it was never conditional, it was never based on what we do, but only on what Jesus did for our salvation.
That is grace!
We don’t deserve it.
We don’t work for it.
We don’t work to keep the grace,
It’s free gift, unmerited.
Ether you hold on to your own righteousness or to Jesus righteousness. Which is it?
Ephesians 2:8
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.
FAITH ALONE
Ephesians 2:9
Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Galatians 5:4
Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace
They have over $100 billion dollars in an investment firm, Ensign Peak, from the members mandatory tithe money meant for charity. The LDS members who exposed this of course were excommunicated.
As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, I have no problem with the church having $100 billion in an investment fund. The church teaches every member to use money wisely, to save, and have money on hand for emergencies. I know that the money the church has invested will be put to good use to help others now and in the future.
@@MichaelClark-bd2sw
The point is this cult has over $100 Billion extorted from it's members which is dumped into investments and real estate assets instead of actual charity.
@@estherlewis7458 Esther, why come in to a calm beautiful discussion and throw garbage on everything. Let me make something perfectly clear. We are not forced in any way to pay tithing. We pay tithing because we want to, not because we are forced to. 😊
I remember my friend and I visited (we weren’t mormon but there is a visitor center) and we took a sneak peek through the front doors. Two old men with white hair in white suits were at a long white marble counter (1 on each side) and they simultaneously smiled at us. It was so strange, and I get that feeling watching this too. And when you go to the visitor center they have someone immediately come to you and give you a pamphlet to try to give you some type of good impression.
Curious about your response, @JoyfulMinimalist. Could you explain the strangeness of the two men smiling at you a bit more. Or the pamplet people's action. Did they give you an impression of insincerity in their friendliness? What would have seemed less strange for them to do in your opinion? Just curious.
@@nunyabidness1888 it was strange. For them to simultaneously smile the moment they saw us, looking straight ahead. It was robotic and not natural. I’m not saying they’re not nice people, but they just seem like they’re on another planet. Don’t they believe they can become God’s themselves? There are a lot of strange beliefs that they have, I don’t think they really touched on what they believe at all in this segment.
@@Joyfulminimalist Well, many people believe that we are the children of God and so like the children of kings and queens, we would have the same potential to become such, would we not?
As for the smiling, I can promise you it was not robotic and I'm sad that you feel that way. As someone who is in the temple often, my soul feels a sort of peace I cannot explain when I'm there. That translates into my smile.
@@NsTheName No. I said becoming a God, not a king or queen. There is only 1 God.
@@NsTheName I’m a traditional Catholic , and I have tremendous peace. Jesus is God. No one can become a God.
Is that where they get the magic underwear?
Yes. You're given the Jesus jammies at the Initiatory. After that, they can just be bought at at Deseret book or at distribution centers.
I’m from Northern Virginia and have had the privilege to attend this temple in the past. Myself, along with the 10’s of thousands of members in the area, are immensely excited for the temple to be open once again! This segment was also wonderful for those who haven’t had the opportunity to see inside of it! Thank you CBS!
This was a waste of time. If I wanted to watch crazy nutts then I would turn on CSPAN
@@trumplovesyou4609 Thank you for your well thought out, and uplifting contribution.
@@davidbuxton3114 Anytime....
@@davidbuxton3114 Specifically, great walled cities in what would be the US, horses and swords and chariots in that same era, "Reformed Egyptian," etc.
U. Can't. Go. To. Heaven. Thru. Mormonism. It. Will. Send. You. To. The. Lake. Of. Fire. Better. Get. Away. From. This. Cult. Real. Fast!!
My father worked there when I was young. Then in my youth we were living in the area again. Many precious memories here. Love to see the temple.
Did they take you in the back room and play with your wee wee😶🌫️
You have my condolences.
Awful.
is he rich and is he looking for a sugar baby
I feel sad for you.
Thank you! I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and I appreciate your respect and reverence in covering this story. For anyone curious, I would encourage you to go and see for yourself.
Why respect all the nonsense like great walled cities in what would be the US, horses and swords and chariots in that same era, "Reformed Egyptian," etc.?
Hi Scott, if someone else considers something sacred, whether I agree with them or not, I like to treat it with respect and reverence. I love Jesus Christ and believe with all my heart that He is the Son of God, the Savior of the World. I hope others will respect that. I don't believe in all the tenets of Islam. However, I have a copy of the Koran, and I treat it with respect. I treat my Muslim friends with respect. I respect Hijabs and strive to understand why they are worn. I respect the great sacrifices it takes to fast during Ramadan and make pilgrimages to Mecca, even if I don't make the pilgrimage my self. I'm not Catholic, but I respect the sacrifices made at lent. I don't honor canonized saints like Catholics do, but I respect that they do; I understand it's sacred to them. I'm not Buddhist, but I'd never deface or disrespect (with my deeds or words) a statue of Buddha.
I have in turn, in large measure, received much respect from my Muslim, Catholic, and Buddhist friends. I appreciate that respect, even while they disagree or consider my beliefs as nonsense.
The hosts and staff of CBS may not believe in the Book of Mormon. They may not share the tenets of my faith, but I'm grateful they respected what I hold as sacred.
Enjoy your Satan worship.
Stay far away from this dangerous and disgusting cult
Demon.
Not only are their buildings lovely, their Tabernacle Choir is one of the best I've heard.
Thank you for saying so.
if only they were actually Christian and believe Jesus is the Son of the ONLY ETERNAL God.
No they're not.
@jtex9412
The great thing is, we do! Whoever told you otherwise is probably someone you should stop listening to. That or they could do a bit more research!
@@Mobius118 a bit more research will tell them the Mormon church is a cult. That's how most of us got out of it. You should take your own advice. Go read the gospel topic essays on your own church website, that should tell you enough to know you're in a cult and you've been lied to.
Yup… just what Jesus imagined while there are thousands of people without a home.
I read this type of comment often on stories about Temples of the Church. I think that what is needed here is more understanding of the incredible humanitarian efforts that are the results of the free donations from the members of the church, in both time and money. Then I think, rather than being cynical about such money and attention going to structures like this, the response should be, “this must be a special church to build such structures that create a membership that is so freely giving of their time, talents and interests to helping others, non-member and member alike, all over the world.”
@@DennisAroundtheHouse These temples should be built the day everyone is fed and housed. Until then God is nowhere near that temple... he's under the bridge with the people they forgot about.
Judas made a similar disapproving comment to Jesus, when Mary reverently poured a bottle of expensive oil (worth the same as an average annual salary at the time) on his feet. Jesus replied to Judas “leave her alone.”
@@HelibearWomble Because he was facking with his chick.
@@andrewiglinski148 Actually, he's everywhere. And members all over the globe assist in the efforts of homeless, myself included.. helping at soup kitchens and with helping people be more self-reliant. It's quite beautiful.
Thankful for the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Happy Easter!
May the Lord be with you, and also with you.
“If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.”
~ 1 Corinthians 13:2
✝️🥚🐇🤍🕊
Happy Easter!
CBS Sunday Morning, thanks so much for a fair, accurate report. God bless you all. 🙏🏽💛
Fair and accurate would be to point out the poor woman who was sexually abused as a child by her father and the church decided to protect him and his testimony from authorities because he wouldn't give his permission to be held accountable for raping his daughter for so many years and the church is still protecting him and being sued for it today. They didn't mention that they didn't mention all the other pedophiles in their cold because they follow the word of Brigham Young a pedophile who told them they should marry 10 year olds to populate another planet
What strange ritual is performed to become a part of this cult?
using your feelings as absolute facts and giving away ten percent of your income
Great story on this temple. I used to go there when I was young man when I lived in Massachusetts. That was the closest temple to us almost 10 hours away. Now there's a temple in Boston and connecticut for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
That's a bummer. It shouldn't be so easy to encounter people promoting anachronisms.
Sadness. Please accept the TRUE gospel of Jesus Christ, and renounce your cult...
@@imaramblins People shouldn't have to accept religion. What makes one religion any truer than another. Just be a good person.
@Marc H
I agree, but I hope you're not talking about the Catholic church, which itself is a bunch of roman pagans larping as Christians.
@@Prolute No I am not. Although I'm also not willing to say DEFINITIVELY, and without exception, that no one professing Catholicism throughout human history hasn't been saved by God. That's a huge broad brush, and only God knows, and judges peoples hearts.
A very unique Church, and yet, it’s someplace I’d like to visit and worship.
Run!
Come and see 🙂
Come visit! You are welcome to attend any time!
If you support Homophobia then yes.
Just make sure you do your research and don’t believe everything the missionaries tell you. I know because I was one.
I met many Mormons in 2012 that told me the spirit of God told them that mitt Romney would be the next president and that that same Spirit also told them that the Mormon church was true.
There are 14 million members not everyone thinks the same.
@@sonyfusion1994
3-4 tops for active members. Nice way to inflate numbers.
Ya instead of believing what the Bible says
@@mjrybread I didn't know that Romney was in the Bible but there's a lot of names in the genealogical parts and I just recently became aware of the part where Jesus says he's not coming to bring peace but a sword. So I don't doubt you are right 👍.
I sent complaint letters to Mitt about how it was dumb to put a 4 cylinder in to a big Matador
Happy Easter to the World 🌍🌎🌏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤
I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 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.
As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed." (Galatians 1:6-10)
What is the true Gospel? The son of God sacrificed Himself to atone for all the sins of man. He fulfilled the law and through faith in Him we can be justified before God.
"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast."(Ephesians 2:8-9)
We are completely saved and justified by faith in Christ and our faith and love and appreciation to Christ for this eternal salvation causes us to do good works- those are the evidence of our salvation not the basis of it. We are saved as a result of God's mercy and grace.
"Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them."(Hebrews 7:25)
"But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law."(Romans 3:21-28)
I don’t know of a religion more controversial that this one, but I enjoyed seeing the inside of their temple. I know quite a few members of this faith and I really like most of them. I wish more people shared their same values.
It's like Scientology without many celebrities.
That’s not true at all. I have studied both of those religions and there are no significant similarities. In fact, I would say that Mormons have far more in common with Muslims than Scientologists. Among Protestant denominations, they resemble the Church of Christ the most.
It's too bad they can't keep themselves away from politics and the moneychangers in Las Vegas. The secular world would appreciate it.
@@JohnnyAngel8 troll troll troll
@@mst37 They're both transparent frauds made up by con men, a century apart.
I would love to see how much this cost. All built with 100% tax deductible money.
@@maisies1750 I don't care what you call it they need to be paying taxes on this.
Nope
According to Wikipedia, it was about $15 million in 1968. Adjusted for inflation, $15,000,000 in 1968 is equal to $131,326,106 in 2023.
@@YoureMyBlueSky2022 Again all tax exempt. Its time to tax these parasites.
They paid VAT on all the materials and labor, I think.
We, and each of us, covenant and promise that we will not reveal any of the secrets of this, the first token of the Aaronic priesthood, with its accompanying name, sign or penalty. Should we do so; we agree that our throats be cut from ear to ear and our tongues torn out by their roots (Temple Mormonism, p. 18).
J Lewis. I have seen you post this several places. It is unnecessary.
@@michaeldenova4562 If this is essential to one's salvation, why wouldn't you want everyone to know about it?
@@jlewis8145 Then let us tell our own story without the half-truths, deceptions, and ill-will of detractors and critics.
@@michaeldenova4562 Joseph Smith and every LDS prophet since him have preached a gospel of “do,” negating the gospel of “done” that Jesus preached and was. The LDS church is all about what it and its members must still do and be if they want to live with God (and be a god) one day.
The true church is all about proclaiming what Christ has DONE to make us right with God now for all eternity. It’s a certainty.
Jesus Christ canceled the record of debt that was held against us. All you need to do is accept Christ by faith. It isn't because of who you are and what you must and can do for God. It is because of who He is and what He did for you in sending Jesus to be the sacrificial offering for your sins. To be your substitute on the cross and to satisfy the demands of God's law that stands against you.
Christ has done the one work that was necessary to reconcile you to God. Christ has done the one act of righteousness that could bring justification and life to all men. All Christ is asking with open arms is for you to lay down your religiosity and works at the foot of the cross and allow Christ to take it.
Salvation is quite simple.
Luke 18 And He also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and viewed others with contempt:
10 “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.
11 The Pharisee stood and was praying this to himself: ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other people: swindlers, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
12 I fast twice a week; I pay tithes of all that I get.’
13 But the tax collector, standing some distance away, was even unwilling to lift up his eyes to heaven, but was beating his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, the sinner!’
14 I tell you, this man went to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
I remember someone saying they throw away all the carpet and other thing after the open house it was defiled.
More likely because it was worn out! Now you wear throwaway booties during the open house to lessen the wear and tear on the carpet.
No Joe they don't. When the tours are conducted, the people going through put paper slippers over their shoes to protect the carpeting. After the tours are completed, the carpets are cleaned again before the Temple is rededicated. When we attend the Temple everyone has their own slippers.
I was a volunteer usher in the DC temple this week and we all put on throwaway booties.
JESUS WAS POOR. The amount of money spent on this display of spirituality, could be better spent. Some of us Pray in places not so shiney.
Jesus also commanded that Solomon build an incredibly opulent temple in which to worship God. It is a test of faith of His people. We don't just build these cause we want to, but because God commanded us to do so. It is the reason the book of Revelation says that in the last days the saints would work day and night in the temple. It is a fulfillment of that prophecy. Jesus chose to live "poor," because he only focused on the reason He came to Earth; but that has nothing to do with why He commands us to build temples.
@@monocuco818
The New testament did away with that nonsense. Clearly you don't understand Christianity.
@@jeffs4483 The new Testament never did away with temples, clearly you don't understand the Bible... clearly "christianity" has fallen away from the real teachings of Christ and the importance of temples and in some ways have distorted, changed and perverted the teachings of Christ. You could say that they preach "another gospel."
Including the fact that even after Christ's resurrection His apostles continued to preach in the temple. Not to mention that in the last days, in the book of Revelation, it mentions the saints working "night and day" in the temple. All of that is from the New Testament.
@@monocuco818
Jesus did away with physical temples. Read the Bible again.
@@jeffs4483 Nope, why would He teach in them and call them 'My house?" Why are there saints in the temples in the last days?
He never "did away" with the temple, in fact He commands us to build them now as part of His continuing work. He still has to gather Israel, He still has to redeem the world which includes the dead from the beginning, He still has to gather Israel and fulfill all of the final prophecies. He has already done many of them, such as restoring His church in the last days, establishing the temple in the mountains etc... etc...
I think it would have been more informative if you had mentioned that only tithe paying members to the Church are allowed in the Mormon temples (10 percent of your gross income), and that if you aren't doing that you ae not allowed to see your own children married there.
really? u know those are half truths. It isn't about money at all.
@@osam6356 No, these aren't half-truths. The church's own web Site states that tithing will become a topic of discussion between you and your bishop/stake presidency when seeking a temple recommend.
A regressive tax too, meaning the poorest members of the LDS share a higher burden than those members who are well off. Just wrong in every way.
@@osam6356 REALLY
Read the New Testament, tithing is a law, go argue with the lord if you don’t like it.
Well their wives don’t follow the teaching of the apostle Paul in the first half of 1 Corinthians 11 I see
These are some fancy luxurious temples 💰💰💰💰💰
Most of our temples are not this big.
The D.C. Temple is my favorite and absolutely love the Washington D.C. area! There's not much mystery in the Temple, it's simply learning of God and His plan and making covenants with him.
The mystery is why people believe in this nonsense: great walled cities in what would be the US, horses and swords and chariots in that same era, "Reformed Egyptian," etc.
@@scottcharney1091 Please study the history of North America including the Adena and Hopewell. Where did the thousands of tons of copper mined from Michigan anciently go? Have you looked at the book from the Smithsonian call “Ancient monuments of the Mississippi Valley”? Do you know how many mounds the Mound Builders created in the USA anciently? What of the ancient earthworks of New York State? Have you seen the Ohio Hanukkah mound? Once you look at all of that, then actually read the book you are hating on. Then we can talk. ✌🏻out bro.
Then why keep it a secret?
the illusion of God and holiness!
People drive past this temple, and they think of the Wizard of Oz.
.....And for good reason. When confronted by the scientific contradictions and lack of evidence to support The Book of Mormon, Mormon clergymen cry out, "PAY NO ATTENTION TO THAT MAN BEHIND THE CURTAIN!"
The San Diego LDS Temple is shockingly beautiful!
Thanks for saying that.
It’s my all time favorite one!
I'm not Mormon but all of their temples are beautiful. However that does not make their religion true.
@Hemingway308 Sounds like someone is threatened with an apostate axe to grind. Take a break from gnashing your teeth for five minutes.
Temples are such beautiful places. But go watch what the church also does with it tithing money. Donating to wide range of charities, helping refugee, supporting at risk youth, uplifting those after natural disasters. The fact the church is wise with it money. The goal is to uplift people and join families and that is the message of Christ and the temple.
This!! I think it’s important to see exactly where the money goes, I am the only member in my family and hear things of greed, etc - but it’s quite the opposite! I am grateful knowing that I am helping someone else in need, as I’ve also been that person struggling with no one to turn to before. The goal 100% is to uplift others, regardless of religion!! 💞💞
Greedy empire, which spends very little on such causes relative to its pile of filthy lucre. Ensign Peak Investment is where the church hides its money. $150 billion and climbing.
Great suggestion. Where would I go to see the Church’s charitable contributions quantified? With $120 billion in the bank, I bet their charitable contributions are off the charts, right?
No their charitable donations are not off the charts they’re way more into advertising with their temples. They are a multibillion dollar company and are in the business of keeping their product in the eyes of the public. It’s disappointing to see Sunday morning advertising for them!
They also donated heavily ... in the millions of dollars ... toward California Proposition 8, banning gay marriage. Not all their money is spent to "join families" and "uplift people". It's one thing to believe what you want to believe in one's own religion; it's another thing to spend money to blur the line between church and state. This is not the only religion to stick its nose into the public square; the Catholic Church does the same. Then when they get criticized, they think it's unfair. Well, guess what, if you go into the public square to push an agenda, it is fair for others to push back.
This was a very respectful and non-confrontational interview. Very well done.
Great, but did they explain why they preached Black people are cursed and they wouldn't allow them to be in the clergy.
The skin of black people can turn white. 3 Nephi 2:15
WE DO NOT BELIEVE IN THAT NOR TEACH THAT. Read-> 2nd NEPHi 26:33
@@cohneh104fifita7 Blacks were denied the priesthood until 1978.
Meanwhile in the New Testament, both men and women are priests and have been priests for 2,000 years now. I Peter 2:5; Rev. 1:6; Rev. 5:10
@@cohneh104fifita7 I'm glad you don't teach that black skin can turn white. Unfortunately it is the Book of Mormon the most correct book on earth.
Also, blacks were denied the priesthood for over 100 years.
Bruce R. McConkie
As a result of his rebellion, Cain was cursed with a dark skin; he became the father of the Negroes, and those spirits who are not worthy to receive the priesthood are born through this lineage...
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When this woman discovered the land it was under water, who afterward settled her sons in it; and thus, from Ham, sprang that race which preserved the curse in the land... Now, Pharaoh being of that lineage by which he could not have the right of Priesthood, notwithstanding the Pharaohs would fain claim it from Noah, through Ham, therefore my father was led away by their idolatry.
- Abraham 1:21-24,27
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Opposition to interracial marriage.
Shall I tell you the law of God in regard to the African race? If the white man who belongs to the chosen seed mixes his blood with the seed of Cain, the penalty, under the law of God, is death on the spot. This will always be so.
Brigham Young - Mormon prophet
Journal of Discourses 10:110
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And if any man mingle his seed with the seed of Cain the only way he could get rid of it or have Salvation would be to come forward and have his head cut off and spill his blood upon the ground-it would also take the life of his children
Wilford Woodruff - Mormon prophet
Personal diary 4:97
What did a true apostle say 2,000 years ago?
Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
@@jlewis8145 J Lewis, are you saying that women were ordained as ministers in Christ original church?
If you are currently a member, please read the CES letter.
I did, and all it was is offensive. The LDS church has helped my family and I several times, one of the most was when my husband was unemployed. The church helped us with food and occasionally keeping our home by helping with different things
And, the church has a no tolerance policy for both polygamy and child abuse, both of which would get the member excommunicated
@@irishcowgirl21
Offensive to you but not to those who seek truth.
@@irishcowgirl21 If you actually read Jeremy Runnels CES letter you would be offended at the double standard your church lives by. All he wanted were some earnest answers from the church they never provided those answers and instead excommunicated him for seeking the truth.
The Church of Joseph Smith of Latter Day Swindle💲🤑💰
Such a wonderful piece. Thank you for being so respectful.
Why respect an ahistorical fraud? I'm speaking of the nonsense like great walled cities in what would be the US, horses and swords and chariots in that same era, "Reformed Egyptian," etc.
Btw, why is cbs suddenly promoting the Joseph Smith Jr church?
Because he is a hidden history of their secret society.
Such an amazing place that I am glad I can go through. When I joined in 1999 to do baptisms there, I knew I was where I had to be. At these iconic temples, I have received more answers through prayer.-Chad James
Jesus was perfect, and he was perfect so he could give his perfection to us as a gift. Consider the completed action in this Scripture: For by a single offering he [Jesus] has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified (Hebrews 10:14).
Lucifer says, “Make you aprons.” In effect, do some of it yourself-it’s the only way to preserve some semblance of pride, dignity, and self-respect, and to gain for yourself what you need. That is quite consistent with the instructions every Latter-day Saint is given before going through the temple endowment ceremony.
Your Endowment is, to receive all those ordinances in the House of the Lord, which are necessary for you, to enable you to walk back to the presence of the Father, passing the angels who stand as sentinels, being enabled to give them the key words, the signs and the tokens, pertaining to the Holy Priesthood, and thus gain your eternal exaltation.
Jesus said, “It is finished” (John 19:30). In effect, “I’ve done it for you, all of it. Now are you willing to humble yourself enough to simply take it?”
As long as you are trying to contribute anything of your own to merit God’s provision of eternal life in His presence, you are rejecting the gift of Jesus Christ’s finished work on your behalf.
Jesus said: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matt. 11:28). (Nowhere in the Scriptures does Jesus say anything about an apron…or grips…or signs and tokens.) You can trust Jesus.
@@jlewis8145 such a sad and Mia leading interpretation of the scriptures.
@@TempleScoop
I know that my sins have been forgiven.
I know that I have eternal life.
I know that I have been made perfect.
I know that I will live with Heavenly Father for all eternity.
I John 5:13
13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
@@jlewis8145 If you know all that then why do you have to pay to make sure it happens?
If grandma's doilies were a building, this would be the result.
The temple in the Oakland hills is an amazing piece of architecture with some of the best views in the world. It’s a sight to see.
I agree been there too.-ChadJames
@@jeffs4483 says the man who liked his first own comment lol
Looks awful, to be honest. Christ himself would not approve.
@@jeffs4483 Why do you keep liking your comments? I feel Gods presence in the temple.
Scientology has beautiful buildings too.
I bet it has a wonderful Food bank and homeless shelter ! NAW its just a mansion that shows a movie That members have to pay 10% of their gross income to see
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a massive welfare system that helps people all over the world. LDS or not.
Ok hear that everyone ! If you are not a mormon and need help the Mormon will help you ! go and try and see if that works for you ! You will see this lady is lying
@@mslaerik66 The individual should first do all that she can do for herself. If that is not enough, the individual should reach out to her own family for help. Next, there are also national, state, and local programs to help people in need. And the Church does help its members if necessary.
@@michaeldenova4562 keep giving your billion dollar cult money Mr smart guy !
@@mslaerik66 I'm sorry. I thought you wanted to know the process members are asked to follow. Some people want to take the easiest path and go straight to the bishop and ask for help. However, that just creates a dependency. Helping people to become self-reliant is a better strategy. The Church has many programs to help members and friends become more financially stable.
You don't need all that to learn about a religion.
you may not but others do.
Latter Day Yuck
It's like the Disney World of heresy.
Thank you for treating our religion with respect in your report. The temple is a holy place, a house of God! It’s a special experience to worship there.
Lol
Joseph Smith and every LDS prophet since him have preached a gospel of “do,” negating the gospel of “done” that Jesus preached and was. The LDS church is all about what it and its members must still do and be if they want to live with God (and be a god) one day. The true church is all about proclaiming what Christ has DONE to make us right with God now for all eternity. It’s a certainty.
Jesus Christ canceled the record of debt that was held against us. All you need to do is accept Christ by faith. It isn't because of who you are and what you have done for God.
It is because of who He is and what He did for you in sending Jesus to be the sacrificial offering for your sins. To be your substitute on the cross and to satisfy the demands of God's law that stands against you.
Christ has done the one work that was necessary to reconcile you to God. Christ has done the one act of righteousness that could bring justification and life to all men. All Christ is asking with open arms is for you to lay down your religiosity and works at the foot of the cross and allow Christ to take it.
Salvation is quite simple.
Luke 18 And He also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and viewed others with contempt:
10 “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.
11 The Pharisee stood and was praying this to himself: ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other people: swindlers, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
12 I fast twice a week; I pay tithes of all that I get.’
13 But the tax collector, standing some distance away, was even unwilling to lift up his eyes to heaven, but was beating his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, the sinner!’
14 I tell you, this man went to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Why should destructive cults be respected?
Native Americans/American Indians didn't have chariots, swords, walled cities, horses pre-Columbus, etc.
Now how about you pay taxes on the 10% of your income that went to pay for this?
So this is like the ‘tours’ you can go on in North Korea. Guided and carefully presented, no questioning the great and powerful church’s actions.
What?!??🤣 so being lead by a tour guide in a museum, historic building or aquarium, is also the equivalent to North Korea??
There is religious importance and symbolism in every aspect of the temple. What would be the point in touring if not lead by someone who knows what there talking about?? And if you had a question, they'd be more then happy to answer, why else do you think they have missionaries all around the world? If not to answer questions lol
@@emilyroberts5388 North Korea
Jesus divides people and families.
Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to turn ‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law - a man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’ (Mat 10:34-36)
The God of truth (Isa. 65:16) is the God of the Bible. Since truth divides, then Jesus would naturally divide his followers away from those who reject and hate God’s truth, even one’s natural family members. Remember, Jesus divides families:
Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. From now on there will be five in one family divided against each other, three against two and two against three. They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law.” (Luke 12:51-53)
Those same truth rejecters become enemies to the truth lovers as they resist and persecute the follower of Jesus.
To be worthy of Jesus and eternal life, one must side with God’s truth even though it divides his own family.
Thank you all
Thanks for this! I think you guys did a wonderful job conveying what the temple means to us.
To those who know, it means all the nonsense like great walled cities in what would be the US, horses and swords and chariots in that same era, "Reformed Egyptian," etc.
All that money for real estate development on opulent buildings, yet nothing for actual charitable causes. Why are they not taxed?
actually, the lds church has given over $2.5 billion in charitable funds
@@katebautista4673
Lol sure.
A very expensive Funeral Home. Where are the caskets?
The outside of the temple is stunning but the inside pales in comparison....the celestial room of straight back couches?????? Why do they not use the same grand architecture on the inside? I have dear LDS friends. I'll ask them. Unfortunately not all LDS are granted "worthy" to enter. If marriages are "sealed" for eternity in the temple, how then do allow and grant so many divorces?
Why so many divorces? Because we are human and imperfect! Sealings only work if both partners keep the promises, commandments, and the covenants they make with God and each other.
I have a better answer. I don't know if temple sealed mormons have a higher divorce rate than other faiths or the general population. I do know that the stresses in a typical LDS marriage are quite often unique. One has to understand the LDS culture, but in short, at 18 and 19 year old young people are strongly encouraged, today not unfair to say "obligated" to go on a two year mission, at least for young men, where they are under extraordinary supervision and control. You then immediately get married, certainly within a year, and promptly start making babies. So think about it. Eternity is a space time concept that humans can't fully even comprehend, but the culture has you marrying someone...anyone so long as they are a returned missionary and otherwise fit the temple bill but typically were acquainted with for only a relatively short time, for eternity. When you come to understand how cultishly controlling this religion is, it actually makes perfect sense. Get the young people committed before they go off and start exploring their youth and sexuality, and keep them committed.
Where do they sell the magic underwear? 🤣😂🤣
The church website I think ? Or if your in Utah desert books .
@@dollsNcats Neither Jennifer.
Prayers continue for the conversion of poor sinners, Jesus I Trust in You
Prayers for anyone trusting in a church to save them.
@@estherlewis7458 Jesus is our savior
@@marytygett4189 Then I don't need to join any church. So thankful!
@@estherlewis7458 You are commanded to pray for those who do not know Jesus though ☺️
@@marytygett4189 Amen
3:29 "Today, church members avoid calling themselves Mormons, emphasizing instead what they share with other Christian faiths, a reverence for Christ.
What "other Christian faiths"? There's ONE Christian faith, as taught in the Bible. LDS is not biblical. It's an entirely different religion. That's why Joseph Smith founded it.
From the official LDS site, under the section, JOSEPH SMITH-HISTORY:
18 My object in going to inquire of the Lord was to know which of all the sects was right, that I might know which to join. No sooner, therefore, did I get possession of myself, so as to be able to speak, than I asked the Personages who stood above me in the light, which of all the sects was right (for at this time it had never entered into my heart that all were wrong)-and which I should join.
19 I was answered that I must join none of them, for they were all wrong; and the Personage who addressed me said that all their creeds were an abomination in his sight; that those professors were all corrupt; that: “they draw near to me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me, they teach for doctrines the commandments of men, having a form of godliness, but they deny the power thereof.”
Book and chapter would have been nice😃
@@dctalk30 Book and chapter of what? I just gave you the statement from the official LDS website.
@@Yesica1993 book chapter and verse that shows the mormon church in the Bible. Its not there. Never has been never will be.
@@dctalk30 Actually, the Church of Jesus Christ does have quite a few: Daniel 2: 44,45: The kingdom that will be set up in the last days. Isaiah 2:2: The Lord's house to be established in the mountains in the last days. Act 3: 20, 21: The restitution of all things. The Book of Mormon: Ezekiel 37:15-19; Isaiah 29: 11, 12, 18. Elijah returns: Mal 4: 5,6; see also D&C 110: 13-15. The gathering of Israel: Isa 5:26; 11:12; 49:22. Now, could you show me in the Bible where the Protestant Reformation fulfills Biblical scriptures?
"What other Christian faith?" Hmmm. How about Roman Catholicism, Orthodox Christianity, Calvinism, Lutheran Anglican, Baptist, Southern Baptist, Church of England, Methodists, Episcopal, Presbyterianism, non-denominational, etc. All these Christian religions have some doctrine in common, but they also have many differences.
The Church of Joseph Smith of Latter Day Swindle.
🤣🤣🤣
Every single gay LDS person I know has been directly affected by suicide - their own attempt and/or losing a friend - because of the church's intense homophobia, but at least they have pretty buildings?
Wait this isn’t Disney World?
For anyone thinking of investigating Mormonism: Do your homework, use critical thinking, ask people who left WHY they left.
Or ask why they joined, or why they stay, or in my case, why we came back.
I agree on the "do your homework" part. If you do it honestly and with the intent to find the truth and pray to God to know, you'll find out for yourself that it really is true
Absolutely do your homework. And I would suggest you make it balanced as others replied: ask people why they left, ask people why they joined (and stay,) and in particular for those who are the most loud and critical in the public/online sphere, find out if they have a personal axe to grind -- they usually do. After all this, study and think for yourself.
@@astrangerhere Yeah, smart to get perspectives. If I’m interested in a new restaurant I don’t only read negative reviews, lol.
I am one of those! Born and raised Catholic, converted in 1998 and resigned shortly after. Had to cut through all the “goodness” then I was shocked. It’s not for everyone that’s for sure!
they are giving xanax vibes
Wow. Where I live the people belonging to this religion there is no such luxury. Very humble good people. I worked with many of them.
Very evil too.
Thinking that you can become a perfected God is not a belief held by Christians.
Bruh that place gives me the creeps
Weird how videos for Under the Banner of Heaven brought me here lmfao
Waiting for the day when instead the reporter says "...the apostles and their husbands..."
It truly is a sexist organization.
Love it!!!
"We will not reveal any of the secrets of this, the first token of the Aaronic priesthood, with its accompanying name, sign or penalty. Should we do so; we agree that our throats be cut from ear to ear and our tongues torn out by their roots." ~ 1931
Why is this necessary J. Lewis?
@@michaeldenova4562 Why don't you want to learn the truth?
If I found this out about my church, I would leave immediately.
If you are really seeking to know God, you won't end up with the teachings of the LDS church.
Christ would never tell anyone to take an oath much less agree to having their throats cut from ear and their tongues torn out by their roots.
@@jlewis8145 So which denomination do you attend? And show me in the Bible where the Bible supports your claim.
@@michaeldenova4562 There is no salvation in any church. There is only salvation in Jesus Christ. I follow Jesus Christ. John 10:27-29 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. ********* Good works are necessary for salvation (Articles of Faith, by James Talmage, p. 92).
The Bible
Romans 3:28 For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law.
Titus 3:5 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,
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There is no salvation without accepting Joseph Smith as a prophet of God (Doctrines of Salvation, vol. 1, p. 188).
The Bible
Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me."
- John 14:6
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"This grace is an enabling power that allows men and women to lay hold on eternal life and exaltation after they have expended their own best efforts," (LDS Bible Dictionary, p. 697).
The Bible
Galatians 2:16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
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There is no salvation outside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" (Mormon Doctrine, p.670).
The Bible
And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name (Jesus) under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved.
- Acts 4:12
@@jlewis8145 Jesus Christ set up a church when he lived on earth. And he reestablished it in preparation for he second coming. Daniel 2.
Wow!!! It’s a beautiful place. 👍👍
A media fluff piece for a cult. Way to go, Cbs.
I don’t love the use of “denomination” when referring to the LDS church- they are not Christians, unfortunately.
Could you explain to me why you feel that way?
@@PossiblyS0 you are 💯 correct!
@@baileydiaz2449
Believing in a false Jesus does not make someone a Christian.
As far as I know, no one owns the copywrite for the word "Christian." So anyone can self-identify themselves as Christian. Would you like to share with us the "denominations" you would consider Christian?
@@michaeldenova4562
Sure someone can self identify as a Christian, however if your beliefs are incompatible with Christ's teachings of the Bible, which is LDS, you are not a Christian but something else. Being Christian is not a label.
Thanks. Very well done. I love the feeling in the temple.
Does one start to believe in nonsense like great walled cities in what would be the US, horses and swords and chariots in that same era, "Reformed Egyptian," etc.
@@scottcharney1091 Have you ever read the Book of Mormon fully before making these accusations? Really just wondering. Say what you want about how its fake or what not, but I guarantee you if you put aside those assumptions and read it fully with faith and having a longing to know more concerning Christ’s restored gospel, you will receive a testimony and God will manifest himself unto you (John 14:23).
(Moroni 10:4). I would also like to add that the feeling that I know everyone who worthily goes and takes part of temple covenants feels is a feeling so profound and peaceful that its so difficult to put even in words. But, its a feeling that I can testify on, something that has built my testimony of this Church and, most importantly, of Jesus Christ. I really do hope you take the time to try reading it and feel God’s love for you. 👍
@@huk743 None of this blather addresses the anachronisms and other fabrications.
@@scottcharney1091How do you know its fabricated if you have never read the book? You are a blind follower. Only clinging to the ideas of others, and then attacking believers with incorrect arguments/assumptions (Like your US one, claiming that we claim to believe that walled cities existed in the US or chariots or swords. Quick check on that, we believe that they existed in the Americas: ex. North and South America. And if you look towards history, many civilizations existed that could have, or have proven to, support those ideas). Obviously you really don’t know what you’re talking about or what you’re arguing against. But, it would be said in almost every book of scripture, that people like you would be here at the final days, leading to the Second Coming of the Lord. Like I said before, it is not too late to change your ways, repent, and come to Him, but continuing to attack members and children of God is not a thing I would want to talk about at that last day of Judgment, face to face with the Creator of our souls. Just saying. I am fine responding more if you want to ask anything concerning the “fabrications” of the Book of Mormon, or leave it here, leave your pride and just move on with life. I promise you its a true book of scripture and God loves you 👍
@@huk743 Blind follower? That's projection. You're the cult member, not I! No, Smith clearly intended for his tale to take place in the future US, and besides, even Mesoamerican & South American civilizations had very little of the stuff that the book claims that they had. It's a fraud, and you know it.
Beware of false prophets and trust in Jesus Christ and his teachings, man though sin want the truth to be how they want it to be and not what Jesus Christ teaches
the book of Mormon is a lie
Don't be deceived Jesus Christ is come in the flesh to die for your sins and save you and give you eternal life as a free gift by believing in Jesus Christ and what Jesus Christ did and how he rose from the grave on the 3rd day!
Ruth Sanchez ~ Such a beautiful memory.
Looks like a hotel lobby.
And even more profitable.
What fancy hotels do you go to 🤣🤣
As a former Traditional Catholic preparing to convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, I was overwhelmed by the stunning beauty of this Temple. I was also pleasantly surprised by how respectfully this was reported on. Far too often are Latter Day Saints ridiculed by the media over false rumours.
Hope you go back home to Christianity…the true Church Christ himself established. Hard to deny 2,000 years of Church history.
Prayers for you friend.
@@truegirl2anna I am grateful that you are praying for me, but I must disagree with your view on this. And Latter Day Saints are Christians.
I was a lifelong Traditional Catholic who felt no reason to believe I was not practicing the one true faith. I learnt about several different religions and denominations, but I was indifferent to all of them until I encountered the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I find it hard to deny the miraculous spiritual connection I have felt with this Church, or the extensive and convincing evidence of the the Book of Mormon's historicity that I have discovered. I feel a passion here that I have never felt before. My mind has been made up. I know this to be the true Church of Christ.
But what makes my testimony feel even convincing is that I never have and still do not harbour any resentment towards the faith I have left behind (contrary to the stories I have heard from several other converts). My conversion had nothing to do with me disliking Traditionalist Catholicism, but everything to do with me falling in love with the LDS Church. My behaviour and lifestyle have also improved since I discovered this Church to be true. I am sinning less often, living healthier, and treating others with more kindness. I am growing more convinced by the day that this is where I belong, and that this is where I shall belong.
TOGE... Its just how it is. People fear and make fun of what they don't understand. Then there are those who truly hate us. Why?? I don't know why and I really don't care. Its their problem, not mine. Stay strong and don't ever forget who you are. We are literal spirit children of heavenly parents who love us more than we can comprehend. We are children of the light. Never stop running towards the light!! Welcome home TOGE. 🤗
@@theoelliott5944 You said you were stunned by the beauty of the Temple. Guess what?? Wait until the day you enter the Temple. You ain't seen nothing yet!! 🤗🤗
@@annettedeem8126 Thank you so much for the encouraging words. I really look forward to seeing these magnificent Temples for myself one day.
No tours of the Endowment room where church members make vows of obedience to the 12 Apostles and the three First Presidency. Promises to give “all” to the church. Spiritually and economically. No views of the Anointing rooms where in your secret sacred Mormon underwear only you are touched with oil by male only high priests and non ordained women to receive blessings of numerous children, among other things.
The in-person tour does include views of the endowment rooms (at least it has in all the open houses I've been to in Utah, so I'm sure it will here.) The word "economically" is not used in the ceremony. Members do covenant to give "all" to build up the kingdom of God, establish Zion, and support the church of which they are a part. All of this has biblical references. Jesus referenced building up his church, he constantly talked about the "kingdom of God" and the idea of Zion as "New Jerusalem" is found heavily in the book of Revelation. Hence, the covenant is to do as he commanded (but it does not specify precisely how the individual is to do this in their own life, and zero reference is made to giving any money. It's between the individual and God.)
If we eliminate your intentional use of shock-words, it can be explained that it's actually NO "secret" that Mormons are given a special garment to wear as underclothing throughout their life. Might it interest you to know that our English word "atonement" is derived from the ancient Hebrew word "kaphar," which means "to cover?" Thinking about that in relation to the atonement of Jesus Christ shouldn't take one very long to get the idea the the garment is yet another symbol of him. There is no mention in the ceremony of the First Presidency or Twelve Apostles or obedience to them. A covenant of obedience to GOD is made, but that covenant was actually already made at baptism. And another topic Jesus had a lot to say about. No one exemplified this covenant more than he did.
How beautiful it is to be anointed before God. References to this can be found all throughout the Bible. Your phraseology is obviously intended to imply that there is something dubious going on, but nothing could be further from the truth. Over 20 years I performed these ordinances in 20+ temples all over the US and everything was ALWAYS done in good taste, with respect and reverence for the individual, the one for whom the work was being done, and the person's body. There is so, so much that can be learned from the temple experience but without a desire for such some people will continue to not understand it, and instead of trying to learn, coming back again, asking questions (you can talk to the President of the temple if you are concerned about something -- I did so on several occasions,) they will intentionally misrepresent or exaggerate things to give the impression it is something it is not.
@@astrangerhere in 1977 when I was anointed in the Oakland California USA temple, an elderly high priest touched my groin going so far to cup my testicles. I was a naive 19 year old Mormon convert and deeply closeted gay teen. At that time the washing and anointing was done completely nude except for the “shield” (poncho) covering. I was traumatized and confused. I nearly left Mormonism after “ taking out my endowment” since it was so foreign to my previous 4 years of Mormon ward and stake experiences.
Also at that time the vow and covenant was to give “all” to the Kingdom of God on earth as defined as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was commonly understood and taught over the pulpit to be a financial matter. As in right now we pay tithes and offerings, (minimal 10% of income) but if asked by the prophets and apostles the law of consecration (giving all income to the church, as they tried in 1830s Ohio and Missouri).
You may not be aware of all of the temple ceremonies alterations done in the 1990s and previously. It’s worth researching. At the time I vowed and covenanted in the Oakland temple in 1977, there were punishments attached to the vows and punishments (that my throat would be sliced, that my bowels would be cut open if I did not live up to the promises, or if I shared the secrets of the temple to others, even other members). So again, quite traumatic for a naive teen.
You could research the number of young women and men who had horrible negative experiences with the Mormon temple endowment and sealing ceremonies, especially before, but not exclusively, the 1990s.
It’s all been altered to be more acceptable to most people. Just as the CBS fluff piece was made acceptable to most people by the PR department of the LdS church corporation (Bonneville Communications).
This is not true, I wasn’t touched by any male in just my underwear. Pfff!!!
@@astrangerhere
Not Christian.
@@astrangerhere Thank you for your kind comment.
Home of the John Birch Society.
Thank you very much for reporting on this wonderful open house!
Pretty much as weird as I thought.
Oh my God look at all that money spent on a building the opulence of the building well people are starving.
I really wonder how God feels about that I guess we'll all know one day won't we?
I think that is an understandable concern. The Church also has a large humanitarian arm. We believe in Loving God and Neighbor. Yes, we put great effort into important sacred spaces like Temples out of respect for God, but helping the poor and needy is also a commandment we put great effort and emphasis into. Thanks for commenting. That is an important perspective.
@@randallparker4968 God has already said that there is only one temple where he will put his name. It is in Jerusalem.
Yeah… during these times of great suffering the church is pouring money into building more and more and more elaborate, gold plated, great and spacious buildings. They justify this by saying it is in preparation for all of the temple work to be done in the millennium (which is “nigh at hand”) and that there are all of these individuals trapped in spirit prison who can’t get out until there temple work is completed. Even if that is the case, I seriously doubt those in spirit prison are suffering the pangs of starvation and trying to endure life threatening conditions like those within this earthly realm. The humanitarian efforts of the church are embarrassingly minuscule when compared with the wealth the church has amassed and continues to rake in.
Jesus is not some narcissistic deity who delights in people building these elaborate temples dedicated to him, and church members spending their time dressed in all white and bowing down to him in these places. If he was, why would anyone want to reverence and worship someone like this? The ordinances could be carried out in dedicated sanctuaries that aren’t dripping and decorated in money. Christ gave all sorts of instruction regarding how to show love and devotion to him and his Father. It never once included neglecting the needs of those around us and occupying our time dressing in all white and sitting around trying to get closer to him and feel the spirit in luxury.
@@mdhhthh8593 They fail to realize that they will not be there for the Millennium.
And they certainly won't be in charge.
So very sad.
@@mdhhthh8593 The spirit prison is a place for demons who sinned before the flood. I John 3:19
They don't read their Bibles.
What about life BEFORE death?
It was my backyard view as a teenager and it has a vital genetic records library. Who knew?
Lots of errors with them.
@@mirfir Human nature of course.
@Raycurt aka FIDDLA do what are you saying? Sounds like you’re making an excuse for rotten behavior, but what’s new?
Genealogical records
@@mirfir Not to mention all the nonsense like great walled cities in what would be the US, horses and swords and chariots in that same era, "Reformed Egyptian," etc.
"I love to see the temple, I'm going there some day. To feel the holy spirit, to listen and to pray. For the temple is a house of god a place of love and beauty. I prepare myself while I am young. This is my sacred duty"
God doesn't live in temples.
Acts 17:24
good ole childhood indoctrination
@@estherlewis7458 nor does it say God lives there. My home is a house of god. My backyard is a house of god. When I pray in my car my car is a house of god.
@@lex1eleven As a Christian, I have the Holy Spirit living inside of me. I am a temple of God. I Cor. 3:16
@@lex1eleven What kind of god do you worship? An exalted man with a body of flesh and bone, that came from another planet, had to work his way to godhood, lives near a star named Kolob, is out sleeping with other women, damns people like me who deny the eternal principle of polygamy and threatened to destroy Emma, if she didn't go along with her husband's gross immorality?
D&C 132
Or do you worship the true and living God of the universe? The God who is invisible and a spirit, has always been God and never had to work his way to godhood, spoke the universe into existence, is transcendent and lives outside of the universe and is self-existent. The God who does not need sex, food, air, water, clothing, shelter or anything else a mere created being might need.
The true and living God is the first, uncaused cause of everything you see. He is eternal. He did not have a mommy and daddy.
The true and living God offers forgiveness of sins, salvation, eternal life and exaltation for free! That is how much God loves ❤ everyone!
I John 1:9 If we confess our sins God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death but the gift 🎁 of God is eternal life.
Eph. 2:8-9
For by grace ye are saved through faith and that not of yourself it is the gift 🎁 of God; not a result of works lest any man should boast.
Romans 3:24 being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
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Another question…
What I’ve seen women are there to serve men and have their offsprings. How does this church reflect equality of men and women ?
Hey Sally! So I may need many other peoples help on this, but I will try and answer. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints believes that everyone is equal and have the same rights. This is the case for men and women . Women do not serve men in the church. And it is almost recommended to have children to have more of gods children on the earth. So this is why many members will have one or multiple children. The young men and young women of the church are taught the same in most ways, treated the same, and get a lot of the same opportunities. One role of a women or young women in the church is to serve others. This may be why you think they serve men. But they are encouraged to do service for others, help each other, and many more things like that. I'm not sure I answered you fully, but the church does believe that men and women are equal, they just share different roles in the church. If you have any other questions, then feel free to ask.
Nope, women are in the highest levels of our Church, they run the humanitarian efforts, and sit on every council meeting that the apostles sit on, in fact we believe without them we would fail at our efforts. We elevate our women, as they should be elevated, because lets be honest, they really keep us men out of trouble.
One look at a photo of the LDS church leadership says it all. All men.
Short answer: it doesnt.
@@jeffs4483 Jesus Christ and his apostles were all men and they were the leaders of Christianity correct?
ironically there won't be any temples in heaven according to Revelation
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I'm embarrassed to have actually believed the Mormon Corporation as long as I did. Jesus won't be happy the way Mormons and others are manipulating and distorting his teachings.
We need to change the laws that allow churches to be exempt from taxes.
They should only be exempt if they actually do charity, which this organization does very little.
@@jeffs4483 Confidently incorrect there Jeff. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints does tons of service, ranging from the members being the 3rd largest group to donate blood according to the Red Cross, to the Helping Hands organization, to the Bishop's storehouse that provide anyone in need within the area with supplies such as food. The Church was also the largest single to UNICEF to help provide COVID vaccinations around the world.
I know it's easy to think "Religion bad," but just look up what the church gives away and how it helps people.
@@levicarney1162
Of course they give a little to charity here and there for strictly PR purposes. The point is, they take in way more than they give back. Lds is worth over $150+ Billion, meaning they should be handing out Billions, not a few million as they do now.
Thank you Cbs
Sunday morning for doing this.👍
Ah yes, a giant gold and white marble temple is exactly what Jesus (a poor carpenter) had in mind for his newly established faith. So ostentatious…
It's true. Jesus was regularly in the trenches with the poor, the lepers, and the despised of society. On the other hand, it appears that spending time in the temple was also very important to Jesus as he spent significant time in the temple teaching both before and after his resurrection. He defended the sacredness of the temple with unusual, shocking zeal by overturning the tables of the money changers and driving out the "den of thieves" with a whip. He seemed to have a great balance between his time with the poor and time in sacred places.
@@brianbrimhall6287 Heavenly Father has already told us that there is to be only one temple and it must be in Jerusalem. Christ also claimed to be God in the flesh. That is why he was crucified. It was called blasphemy and punishable by death.
Christ was not crucified because he was walking around claiming to be a created being the brother of Lucifer. That's not blasphemy and punishable by death.
When you deny the teachings of Christ, you have no chance of ever getting into heaven.
I urge you to read your Bible
Nothing is more important than where you spend eternity.
@@jlewis8145 Thank you, John, for your reply! I embrace the teachings of Christ. I love the Bible and Jesus, and I study every day. I sincerely pray to God to help me follow the Holy Spirit as I strive to help me keep the two great commandments.
You indicated that there is only one temple, and that is in Jerusalem. I agree that God loves his temple, and Jesus defended it with shocking zeal, as I said. Would you consider the tabernacle another temple? The Jerusalem temple was patterned after it, after all. Right?
@@brianbrimhall6287 Jesus Christ claimed to be God in the flesh. Is that the Christ that you embrace?
The tabernacle and the temple did not coexist.
The Bible contradicts everything that the LDS teaches. You have a Bible. You are responsible.
The true and living God is not an 'exalted man' from another planet, with a body of flesh and bone, that had to work his way to godhood, lives near a star named Kolob, is out sleeping with other women, had sex with his own spirit daughter Mary to conceive 'Christ,' damns people who deny the 'eternal principle of polygamy,' threatened to destroy Emma Smith if she didn't go along with her husbands gross immorality D&C 132:54, forces women to serve as sex objects for all eternity to some LDS man who happens to make it to the 'celestial level' of heaven, etc..
Such vile and obscene blasphemies should shock and appall you. If I said these things about your mother you would never let me into your home.
You need to repent and believe the gospel.
Eternity is a long time to be wrong.
I believe their is an after life
Yet another ridiculous behemoth of a building for a super weird cult.
I bet the majority of those hotel lobby looking rooms they toured around are exclusively available for the use of these special elders as well.
Imagine how many homeless/starving people could have been helped with the money that was spent building not only this one, but all churches.
I read this type of comment often on stories about Temples of the Church. I think that what is needed here is more understanding of the incredible humanitarian efforts that are the results of the free donations from the members of the church, in both time and money. Then I think, rather than being cynical about such money and attention going to structures like this, the response should be, “this must be a special church to build such structures that create a membership that is so freely giving of their time, talents and interests to helping others, non-member and member alike, all over the world.”
Funny that, none other than Judas said something similar in the New Testament…
@@HelibearWomble Heavenly Father has already said that there is only to be one temple. It must be in Jerusalem. The city of the Great King!
@@DennisAroundtheHouse Tithing is mandatory. The LDS church has over $100 billion dollars of members tithe money meant for charity in an investment firm, Ensign Peak. A few million dollars are used each year for charity.
@@estherlewis7458 I’m glad the church has the good sense to invest the money 👍