Evidences and Reconciliations, p 282; “The Church ever operates in full light. There is no secrecy about its doctrine, aim, or work. It is open to all men who will conform to its requirements. Access to the temples, where the most sacred ordinances are performed, may be had by every member of the Church who lives the honorable life expected of faithful Latter-day Saints. No promise is exacted of any Church member except to live as nearly as may be in conformity with the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. The activities of the Church, in all departments, are sacred, not secret.” – John A. Widtsoe
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Secret Societies Undesirable
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged bible, Evidences and Reconciliations, false doctrines of Mormonism, Jesus, John A Widstoe, secret handshakes, secret oaths, temple rituals secret on 12/26/2014| Leave a Comment »
Covenants and Ordinances of Mormonism
Posted in Temple Ceremonies, tagged endowments & ordinances, false doctrines of Mormonism, Jesus, Mormon covenants, obedience to gospel law, promises in the Mormon temples, secrecy, secret handshakes on 08/04/2013| Leave a Comment »
There are six saving ordinances a Mormon must receive to have eternal life.
1. Baptism (by one holding the Mormon priesthood)
2. Confirmation and Receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost (by someone holding the priesthood)
3. Receiving the Melchizedek Priesthood (if you’re male)
4. Washing and Anointing (occurs in the temple during the Initiatory)
5. Endowment (in the temple)
6. Marriage Sealing (in the temple)
Video of the “Handshakes” Mormons learn in the temple
Posted in Mormon Temples, tagged endowment, Mormon temple, secret handshakes, tokens on 07/17/2012| 2 Comments »
Secret HandshakesVideo of Secret Handshakes in the Mormon Temples
In this next video we see the handshakes or “tokens” Mormons learn in the temple during the endowment ceremony. Mormons believe God requires them to know these things before He can permit them to come into His presence. I’ve watched these videos probably a half dozen times, and can’t believe I used to participate in these pagan rituals. It reminds me of how far God has brought me and I’m so thankful I was pulled out of this religion by my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
LDS Temples
Posted in Mormon Temples, tagged bible, false christ, false doctrines, General Conference, Jesus, LDS temples, salvation, secret handshakes, secret oaths on 11/11/2011| 9 Comments »
LDS Temples
The number of LDS temples is extensive and should be taken seriously when we’re praying for those who are lost in the web of Mormonism. The talk of temples was part of the focus at the last General Conference in October 2011 so we thought it’d be a good idea to list those here and share with you what a couple of the Mormon leaders had to say about their temples.
Mormon Dilemma 72
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged bible, false doctrines, false gospel, General Conference, heaven, Jesus, Mormon dilemma, mormonism, polygamy, Polygamy Manifesto, salvation, secret handshakes, temple worship on 09/29/2011| 2 Comments »
Mormon Dilemma 72
Polygamy, General Conference, 2nd Manifesto
Journal of Discourses 23:280; “…Whatever men’s laws may be we cannot deny the truth of God, the revelations of God. I cannot do it, I would be damned and go to hell if I were to do it….” – George Q. Cannon, Salt Lake City, October 8, 1882
Thought of the Day about Mormonism
Posted in Thought of the Day about Mormonism, tagged bible, godhood, idol worship, Jesus, Masonic temples, Masonry, Mormon temples, mormonism, secret handshakes, secret oaths, worshipful master on 09/28/2011| Leave a Comment »
Thought of the Day about Mormonism…and Masonry
I was wondering today about the Masonic emblems on the Mormon temples. If the Church doesn’t want its members to associate with secret organizations, why are the temples riddled with the satanic markings of Masonry?
Tip of the Day, August 24
Posted in August, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged bible, false doctrine, false teacher, Jesus, joseph smith, mormonism, salvation, secret handshakes, secret vs. sacred, temple oaths, Witnessing tips to Mormons on 08/24/2011| Leave a Comment »
August 24 – Luke 11:33; “No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.”
Temple Endowment Ceremonies Part 5 The Veil
Posted in Temple Ceremonies, tagged false doctrines, false gospel, Five Points of Fellowship, Masonic oaths, Mormon Temple Endowment Ceremonies, secret handshakes, secret oaths, The Veil Ceremony on 08/23/2011| Leave a Comment »
Temple Ceremonies Part 5 The Veil of the Temple
The Marks on the Veil
PETER: Brethren and sisters, I will now explain the marks on the veil. These four marks are the marks of the holy priesthood, and corresponding marks are found in your individual garment.
This one on the right is the mark of the square. It is placed in the garment over the right breast, suggesting to the mind exactness and honor in keeping the covenants entered into this day.
Temple Endowment Ceremonies Part 4 Terrestrial World
Posted in Temple Ceremonies, tagged false doctrines, false gospel, mormonism, pay lay ale, secret handshakes, secret oaths, Temple Endowment Terrestrial Ceremony on 08/23/2011| Leave a Comment »
Temple Endowment Ceremonies Part 4 Terrestrial World
THE LAW OF CHASTITY
PETER: A couple will now come to the altar.
We are instructed to give unto you the law of chastity. This I will explain.
To the sisters, it is that no one of you will have sexual intercourse except with your husband to whom you are legally and lawfully wedded. To the brethren it is that no one of you will have sexual intercourse except with your wife to whom you are legally and lawfully wedded.
Temple Endowment Ceremonies Part 3 Telestial World
Posted in Temple Ceremonies, tagged false doctrines, false gods, Mormon, secret handshakes, secret oaths, Telestial World Temple Ceremony, temple ceremonies on 08/23/2011| 1 Comment »
Temple Ceremonies Part 3 Telestial World
THE LONE AND DREARY WORLD: THE TELESTIAL KINGDOM
ADAM PRAYS
[Adam and Eve are shown full view for the first time and they’re wearing animal skins. The lone and dreary world is represented by desert scenery. Adam kneels at his stone altar, spreads his hands to heaven, and prays.]
Temple Endowment Ceremonies Part 2 The Garden
Posted in Temple Ceremonies, tagged false doctrine, mormonism, oaths, secret handshakes, Temple endowment ceremony, the Garden Endowment Ceremony on 08/23/2011| Leave a Comment »
Temple Ceremonies Part 2 Garden Endowment Ceremony
The Garden
THE GODS WITHDRAW
ELOHIM: Adam, we have created for you this earth, and have placed upon it all kinds of vegetation and animal life. We have commanded all these to multiply in their own sphere and element.
We give you dominion over all these things and make you, Adam, lord over the whole earth and all things on the face thereof. We now command you to multiply and replenish the earth, that you may have joy and rejoicing in your posterity.
Temple Endowment Ceremonies Part 1 The Creation
Posted in Temple Ceremonies, tagged false doctrines, false gods, Mormon Endowment Ceremony, secret handshakes, temples on 08/23/2011| Leave a Comment »
Temple Endowment Ceremonies Part 1 The Creation
The Endowment Ceremony Prior to 1990
The Creation
[Initiates have assembled in silence in the chapel. When all is ready, they are ushered into the Creation Room.]
For the next 2 or so hours patrons stay in the same room while watching a drama type scenario that takes place on the movie screen in the front of the room. Throughout the different films, patrons will stand and kneel to pray around the altar or put on various temple clothing which signifies the robes of the priesthood while they chant their oaths and make the arm and hand gestures at the appropriate times.
Temple Garments
Posted in Mentoring Handbook, Temple Ordinances, tagged bible, false doctrines, false gospel, false prophets, Jesus, Mormon temples, mormonism, salvation, secret handshakes, secret oaths, temple garments on 08/11/2011| 1 Comment »
Temple Garments
This article comes from a section from the Mentoring Handbook that we have available at our bookstore or you can download it for free on the site.
It is a compilation of LDS doctrines we’ve looked at and compared to biblical standards to see is what Joseph Smith taught and the modern-day LDS still adhere to today.
~Sandals are scriptural/shorts are optional~
Temple Ceremonies and the Clothing
Posted in Mormon Temples, Temple Ceremonies, tagged bible, false doctrine, Jesus, joseph smith, Masonic markings, Mormon Temple Ceremonies, Mormon Temple clothing, secret handshakes, secret oaths on 04/05/2011| 16 Comments »
Temple Ceremonies and the Clothing
By Melissa Grimes
My journey out of Mormonism began with the Mormon Temple. One night my husband was watching a documentary on Freemasonry and noticed how similar their temple rites were to those we participated in at the Mormon Temple. At this point of my Mormon experience I had doubts off and on about the validity of Joseph Smith’s claims yet never delved into any serious research. I was simply content in my ignorance, as I trusted in the words of the church leaders to quiet my concerns.
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