What is "temple work" is the mormon church?
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It has to do with Ceremonies that can only be performed in the Temple.\n\nSome examples are Marriage for all eternity. (Something mormons believe in)\n\nThey also believe in performing work for the dead.  What this means is if someone died before being baptised or married for all eternity, for example then other people can do this for them by proxy. \n\nFor the mormons these ceremonies are sacred, so much so that they won't talk about them. Because of this people get the false impression that there is something very secretive or wierd about them. This is not the case.\n\nI used to be a mormon and went to all of the temple ceremonies, and I was even a temple worker (person who volunteers to work at the temple).  \n\nI will tell you that none of the ceremonies are wierd, or anything you might not expect. Most of the stuff found on the internet is exagerated hyped up or just plain in-correct.\n\nIf you have any further questions go to www.lds.org
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They believe that God's true church has been restored to the earth through a modern-day prophet.  They believe that Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father still speak to people.  They believe that families can be forever.  The Book of Mormon is similar to the Bible in that it testifies of the divinity of Jesus Christ.  The LDS church worships Jesus Christ as the son of God.\n\nFor more about the basic beliefs of the LDS church, check out their websites:\n\nwww.lds.org\nor\nhttp://www.mormon.org/learn/0,8672,1082-1,00.html
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Mormons believe: God is an exalted man.  Elohim, the God of this universe, was previously a man in a prior existence.  As a result of having kept the requirements of Mormanism, he was exalted to godhood and inherited his own universe.  God is confined to a body of flesh and bones and yet is thought to be omniscient and omnipotent.  He obviously can not be omnipresent.  There are an infininte number of gods with their own worlds.  These too were previously men, The Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ and "Heavenly Father" comprise 3 separate and distinct gods. Heavenly Father sires spiritual children in heaven destined for human life on earth.  All humans, as well as Jesus Christ and Lucifer, are gods heavenly children.  Every human being has the potential of becoming a god by keeping the requirements of Mormonism.  The Morman plan of salvation is built on the idea that all people have eternal life, but only the most faithful Mormons have godhood or enter the celestial kingdom.  In order to obtain this ultimate step, Mormons must exercise faith in the God of Mormonism, its Christ, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; exercise repentence; and be baptisted in the LDS church.  Additionaly Mormons must keep the "Word of Wisdom" by abstaning from alcohol, tobacco, and caffiene; tithe to the church; attend weekly sacrament meetings; support the Mormon prophet; do temple works; and be active in their support of the Church.  \n\nIs this Christianity, I think not.
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It's an abbreviation for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, usually called the mormons.
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No, the temple that is now being built is spiritual and is the people of God. This is the last and only true temple. The Jeruselum temples were copies of the real.\nHebrews 9:24\nFor Christ has not entered the holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us;
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I married my wife in a Mormon Temple in 1971. In the ceremony they tell you that the keys signs and penalties they give you, as you complete your endowment, are guarded by sacred oaths of secrecy. The Church has changed the ceremony at least once since then so I am not sure what they say now. If what they are doing now is the right stuff I don't know how the early Mormon leaders made it to the 3rd level of the celestial kingdom, or is it the other way around and today's Mormon can't make it???   Jim
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familyserach.org - they are the mormons and they keep track of this
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Isn't that a Mormon church? If it is, then it's full of morons. The Bible clearly says not to add or take away any part of it, and they just decided to write their own version.
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Please read. \n\nI am a convert to the Church, having joined my senior year of high school. It has now been 16 years of blessing after blessing from the Lord for that decision. During all of those 16 years, I have read and re-read the Book of Mormon countless times as well as the other standard works and tried to live by their teachings. My testimony of the Book of Mormon is that it is God's word and work and it is true. You still get that burning in your bosom because despite what any critic says because the Church is true!\n\nAs far as the anti-mormon claims on this site, I agree that we should study and investigate OUR FAITH, not someone's mis-interpretation of our faith. Studying anti-mormon literature is hardly worth the effort and its sole purpose is to create doubt and lead people away from Christ. Many such sites simply isolate, twist doctrines or blatantly lie about the church. A great site for explanations to many such claims can be found at: http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/\n\nYou must remember, however, that the witness from the Holy Ghost is infinitely more valuable then any proof that man can provide. \n\nHaving said all of that, I will address some of the criticisms of the website to help you see that they are not as substantial as they appear. Nor could the Bible stand up to many of the same standards that they use to measure the Book of Mormon and the church.\n\nThere were no figs in America yet the Book of Mormon mentions figs (3 Ne 14:16). This is actually a great piece of evidence in favor of the historicity of the book of Mormon.  Since the Nephites came from Jerusalem, where they have figs, it would make perfect sense that they talk about them. The website does not mention Jacob 5 which talks about olives. The Nephites did not have olives, nor could Joseph Smith have had the knowledge he did to discuss, in accurate verifiable detail, how to care for and graft olive trees. Why mention only the things that they think will cause doubt?\n\nSince the site mentions breatplates, I will touch upon this briefly. I showed a film to my Spanish class today on the ancient Mayan civilizations. One of the first things that they discussed was how the Maya people, until recently, were seen as a peaceful people (one of archaeology’s errors). Evidence has been found of massive warfare. Cities with bunkers of dirt have been located and described as far back as Cortez himself (all of which support the Book of Mormon). The host of the video then shows a Maya carving of a warrior and points out, none other than, his breastplate. Much of the information on your anti-mormon site has long since been repudiated by current archaeologists.  \n\nThe witnesses are another good example. This website claims that the Book of Mormon is false because they apostatized from the church and may or may not have had other problems (I do not see isolated quotes, taken out of context from an anti-Mormon site as reliable). \n\nIs the Bible then also false because some of its prophets and leaders were unfaithful? The prophet Balaam disobeyed God and compromised the ancient Israelites and was killed.  Aaron allowed the Israelites to build a golden calf and worship it. Paul persecuted the Christians. Jonah failed to preach to the people of Nineveh. Peter denied Christ three times. Thomas didn't believe Christ could resurrect, even when Christ was standing right in front of him. Judas betrayed the Savior. All of these offenses seem much more serious than those of the Three Witnesses, yet we unquestioningly accept the bible. Christ was perfect, no one else. This is no reason to discredit the Book of Mormon. \n\nThis site claims that the lack of archaeological evidence as a reason to discredit the Book of Mormon. This only shows their lack of knowledge about archaeology in the ancient Americas. It is in an embryonic state when compared with the amount of time that similar research has been conducted in biblical lands. Only a very small pe
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Church is not the goal... a relationship with God is the goal, and I think you need to understand that better before deciding on a church. Read Letters From a Skeptic by Dr. Gregory A. Boyd. You can get it at Books a Million, or do a search and buy it online. Some libraries have it, too. It'll explain logically everything from God's existence to the Bible. \n\nThere are some major problems with the Book of Mormon, and I urge you to also see the videos on the link. You can watch them online for free.
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All christians are not Mormon, but all Mormons are christian.\n\nA Christian is a follower of Jesus Christ, believing him to be the Son of God and the savior of human souls from sin and death. Christians believe that Jesus lived a life befitting that of the creator of the universe, free of sin, and at the end of his earthly life was crucified. They believe that he died and then three days later he rose from the dead, to give the message to his followers. Most Christians maintain that Jesus offers eternal life to anyone who believes in him and asks for this free gift. There are somewhat different interpretations of the exact meaning of salvation 'through' Christ, although virtually all Christians agree that it is the perfect form of reconciliation to God, and that this is only possible because of Christ. Christians, by definition, are a part of Christianity. Christians are monotheistic, believing that there is one God. Today, it is estimated that there are around 2.1 billion Christians in the world making up 33% of the world population.\n\n\nMormon is a colloquial term used to refer specifically to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and in some contexts to members of smaller denominations within the Latter Day Saint movement. The term is derived from the name of The Book of Mormon, one of the faith's four books of scripture. The book, in turn, derives its name from Mormon, one of the primary prophets described therein.\n\nThe Latter Day Saint movement is a religious movement which began in the early 19th century and is generally considered to be founded by Joseph Smith, Jr., whom those involved in the movement regard to be a prophet. It is one of a number of movements within Restorationism, which includes the Restoration Movement and the Millerite movement. These Restorationists attempted to transcend Protestant denominationalism, and to restore what they considered a form of Christianity truer to their interpretation of the New Testament. The Latter Day Saint movement spawned many religious denominations, some of which include a set of doctrines, practices, and cultures collectively known as Mormonism, although some do not accept the designation Mormon.
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Well it is interesting that you ask that. My brother who is not mormon recently married a mormon. They were married in the temple and we were not alowed to attend because we are not mormon. We asked what the big deal was and we were told that the temple is considered a sacred ground for the worship of mormons to their god and that non mormons entering this temple curses the belief of the church. I know it sounds ridiculous but that is part of there religion and so be it I guess. I sure am glad I am not mormon.
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It's where the Mormons meet to run the political business of the state.
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Nope.  Mormonism is a religion for dirty minded old men.\nWomen are its primary victim.
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Please have a look here: \n\nPurpose of life: \nhttp://www.mormon.org/ \n\nhttp://www.mormon.org/learn/0,8672,792-1,00.html
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_garment_(Mormonism)\n\nThis link tells about the symbols on them, and even has a link to pictures of Mormon underwear through the years, showing how the symbols were placed.
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I am a mormon. And have answered your qwestions before. All im saying are facts. Baptisms for the dead is an ordinance in the temple. People are baptized in place of one who has passed away. The Aaronic and Melchezedick (dont know how to spell it) priesthood. We do not do evil things. Families are sealed for time and all eternity in the temple. You can contact the Mormon missionaries and ask questions\nTemples are houses of the Lord, the most sacred structures on the earth. \nAnciently, the Lord directed Solomon to build a temple (1 Chronicles 28:1–6). After Jesus Christ restored His Church through Joseph Smith, He again directed that temples be built. \n\nIn temples, Church members participate in ordinances designed to unite their families together forever and help them return to God. This next part is from www.mormon.org\n\nIn the temple, members: \n\nLearn eternal truths. \nReceive sacred ordinances, including those that bind husband and wife together for eternity, as well as join children and parents (Malachi 4:5–6). \nProvide ordinances such as baptism for those who have died without the opportunity to receive the gospel of Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:29); 1 Peter 4:6) \n\nThis part is more on baptisms for the dead.\nMany people have died without receiving baptism and other ordinances that Jesus Christ taught were necessary to enter the kingdom of God (John 3:5). Because Heavenly Father wants all His children to have the opportunity to return to Him, He has provided a way for those who have died without these ordinances to receive them. \nIn holy temples, members of the Church can perform these ordinances on behalf of their ancestors who have died. \n\nThis makes it possible for those who have not received these ordinances to accept them, if they choose, and return to live one day with our Heavenly Father. \n\nThis part is on marraige and eternal marraige.\nWhen a man and woman are married in a temple, their family can be together forever. This is a common goal of Latter-day Saints. However, this is not always possible. One of the marriage partners may not be a member of the Church or may not be prepared to go to the temple. Some people never have the opportunity to marry. \nChurch members who have been divorced, who have never married, or who have been married outside the temple can participate in the ordinances of the gospel and enjoy opportunities for Church service. \n\nThe knowledge that a family can be together forever helps strengthen families—not only those who have been bound together through temple ordinances, but also those who hope to realize that blessing in the future. \n\nThe Savior promised that certain sacred acts performed in this life would be effective in the world to come. Consider His words to Peter: “And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven” (Matthew 16:19). \nWhen a marriage is performed by the proper authority, in the holy temple, it can last through eternity, rather than “till death do you part.” \n\nYour marriage and family do not need to end at death. This promise can give you a sense of eternal belonging and eternal commitment.