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Baptisms for the Dead

On this page you’ll find articles on the unique practice of baptisms for the dead that Mormons perform in temples around the world. We compare their reasoning for this with what God says in His word.

Baptisms for Dead Famous People

Wilford Woodruff was baptized for 100 famous deceased individuals, including the signers for the Declaration of Independence and US Presidents. The problem? They had already been dunked by others!

Baptisms for the Dead

A look at why the Church does this and the spiritual consequences.

Baptisms for the Dead and Being Born Again – Thought of the Day

Baptizing Anne Frank

Dead People in Mormon Temples

LDS Prophet Wilford Woodruff baptized by proxy for signers of the Declaration of Independence, John Wesley & Columbus after their visit to him in the temple asking to be baptized.

Mormon Marriage: “Between a Man & a Woman” for the Living & Polygamy for the Dead

Before the Church can perform marriage endowments for dead people they have to baptize them, thus our inclusion of Helen Radkey’s investigation here!

Her meticulous study of what the Church has done behind the tall foreboding doors of the temples is enlightening.

From Ivan the Terrible to Marilyn Monroe, the Church has left no infamous stone unturned to keep members busy, preventing them from having time to worship the true God of the Bible!

Mormons Apologize for Baptizing Wiesenthal’s Parents

Posthumous Baptism for Adolph Hitler

Our question is why?

Posthumous Baptisms for Gandhi and Daniel Pearl 

Redeeming the Dead Essential to Your Salvation

In February 2016 members were told once again their salvation was dependent upon redeeming their dead relatives. The deceased, they said, are organized into family groups beyond the veil awaiting the blessed day someone will do proxy ordinance work for them so they can get to heaven.

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