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.

@MichaelOfHerndon

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment.

@ClamMan1989

3 ай бұрын

@MichaelOfHerndon Hopefully we all make it in the end, good luck.

@bruhbruh7660

2 ай бұрын

not seeing it

@MichaelOfHerndon

2 ай бұрын

@@bruhbruh7660 That's ok. But what you think doesn't invalidate what ClamMan and I think or believe.

I toured this in 1974, I was 9 years old. I never forgot it.

So, in the afterlife you get to spend all eternity with your family? But, what do you get if you've been good though?

@kathywhitehead9414

2 жыл бұрын

That really made me laugh!

@DavidFilmore

2 жыл бұрын

@@kathywhitehead9414 Glad you liked it :)

@estherlewis7458

2 жыл бұрын

@@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!

@Charalldredge

2 жыл бұрын

@@estherlewis7458 I’m quite aware of the Bible. I was born and raised Catholic. Thanks for the info though!

@michaeldenova4562

2 жыл бұрын

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

@michaeldenova4562

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@giuseppelogiurato5718

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@marlenearevalomartinez5373

2 жыл бұрын

Jajajaja jajajaja

@michaeldenova4562

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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.

@michaeldenova4562

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@lara___3524

Жыл бұрын

Who likes windowless rooms? Not me for sure...

@jasonaltig985

4 ай бұрын

Imagine if the Mormon cult did useful things with all that money.

@ClamMan1989

3 ай бұрын

Imagine thinking æsthetics and mindfulness are not useful.

@jasonaltig985

3 ай бұрын

@@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 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.

@jeffs4483

2 жыл бұрын

Very naïve and uninformed.

@EagleEye88

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffs4483 I’m not uninformed friendo. I know what the religion is and the fundamental belief system. Doesn’t mean I believe it.

@michaeldenova4562

2 жыл бұрын

Eagle Eye. Thank you for your kind remarks. I really appreciate you taking the time to post this.

@michaeldenova4562

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@BeyondOurSolarSystem

7 ай бұрын

Yes, because they train them to be nice in public. In private mormons are not nice people

As a Jew, I have experienced only mutual respect and caring from my Mormon friends and neighbors. They have never tried to evangelize me (unlike other Christians), and for that I’m deeply grateful. Whenever I see missionaries in my town, I always say hello and thank them for their service to the church. Thank you for highlighting this positive aspect of the church.

@robbypauline720

2 жыл бұрын

Bless you my brother. Thank you for your friendliness to our missionaries.

@michaeldenova4562

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind remarks.

@williamcharles2117

2 жыл бұрын

Evangelizing is illegal in Israel by anyone. The LDS church used to do proxy baptisms for victims of the Holocaust till they were told to stop (though they had to be told twice). Mormon missionaries go door to door to everyone else to tell them their religion is wrong (though they pretty much sugarcoat it these days). The fact that individual Mormons might be nice people doesn't change the fact that their dogma is without merit.

@stevengaisford4743

2 жыл бұрын

We are blessed to live among a vibrant Orthodox Jewish community. They are dear friends and we love their devotion to their faith.

@uthinkiamhot

2 жыл бұрын

Mormons taught me that I was Jewish. My nonexistent jewish heritage explain why I was born in the US with relative wealth, it was my Jewish birth rite. Glad they haven't tried to convert you. That would be awkward when they start teaching you about how they believe they are Israelites.

As a kid, I always thought it was Disney World 🤣 My mom corrected me every time but I never believed her haha.

@katiebarker8264

2 жыл бұрын

I think all of us kids growing up in the MD/DC/VA area thought that!

@jeffliles5478

2 жыл бұрын

it is Disneyworld lol my Bible says that stuff is not going to work.

@rebeccalarson7995

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Mibs-Mibby

2 жыл бұрын

My uncle actually tricked my mom that it was Disney World and she believed it for the longest time 😂

@hyll6700

2 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccalarson7995 You mormons are disgusting.

Growing up, riding along 495, we thought this was Disney world lol

Ed O'Keefe and who ever else had a hand in putting this together, thank you so much for such putting together such an honest and open segment on my church and our temples! Media tends to take things out of context or portray their own agenda...I'm grateful for you meeting with apostles from my church, genuinely asking questions, sincerely listening to answers, and helping others see who we truly are and what is fundamental to us❤️

@user-bo5qf7sq5n

2 жыл бұрын

Ed O'Keefe is such a kind good man----too bad so many leaders of the Mormon Church are just the opposite.

@sunnyboi2461

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Homophobia.

@scottcharney1091

2 жыл бұрын

@@sunnyboi2461 Among other things: 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.

@dirtcache6128

Жыл бұрын

Joseph Smith was a philanderer and a scam artist.

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 !

@frozenrogue8970

2 жыл бұрын

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

@estherlewis7458

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@MichaelClark-bd2sw

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@jeffs4483

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@annettedeem8126

2 жыл бұрын

@@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. 😊

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.

@trumplovesyou4609

2 жыл бұрын

Did they take you in the back room and play with your wee wee😶‍🌫️

@Dr.Pepper001

2 жыл бұрын

You have my condolences.

@jeffs4483

2 жыл бұрын

Awful.

@skyshea5779

2 жыл бұрын

is he rich and is he looking for a sugar baby

@imaramblins

2 жыл бұрын

I feel sad for you.

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!

@trumplovesyou4609

2 жыл бұрын

This was a waste of time. If I wanted to watch crazy nutts then I would turn on CSPAN

@davidbuxton3114

2 жыл бұрын

@@trumplovesyou4609 Thank you for your well thought out, and uplifting contribution.

@trumplovesyou4609

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidbuxton3114 Anytime....

@scottcharney1091

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidbuxton3114 Specifically, great walled cities in what would be the US, horses and swords and chariots in that same era, "Reformed Egyptian," etc.

@mark.walkin3416

Жыл бұрын

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!!

Yup… just what Jesus imagined while there are thousands of people without a home.

@DennisAroundtheHouse

2 жыл бұрын

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.”

@andrewiglinski148

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@HelibearWomble

2 жыл бұрын

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.”

@andrewiglinski148

2 жыл бұрын

@@HelibearWomble Because he was facking with his chick.

@susanhogg5601

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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.

@nunyabidness1888

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Joyfulminimalist

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@NsTheName

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@Joyfulminimalist

2 жыл бұрын

@@NsTheName No. I said becoming a God, not a king or queen. There is only 1 God.

@Joyfulminimalist

2 жыл бұрын

@@NsTheName I’m a traditional Catholic , and I have tremendous peace. Jesus is God. No one can become a God.

Wonderful story about this beautiful temple. Thanks for being so respectful to this Church.

@scottthompson9923

2 жыл бұрын

where do the multiple wives sit?

@NsTheName

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottthompson9923 Ah, that joke never gets old :P We do not practice polygamy, though. Initially, when polygamy was practiced, it was for a multitude of reasons. Many of the women had been married with children but their husbands were murdered. As a woman at that time, they couldn't legally own land or work or do anything to provide. They had to have a man to take care of them. Also, they went to Utah which was not part of the United States at the time. There were no laws against it and if we're going to separate church and state, we should actually do so. Why is polygamy so frowned upon but polyamory is ok? Though I don't like the institution of polygamy myself, I understand it and the need at the time.

@scottthompson9923

2 жыл бұрын

@@NsTheName There is nothing wrong with it just a lot of birthdays and anniversary's to remember.

@NsTheName

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottthompson9923 That's definitely true.

@johnb5254

2 жыл бұрын

Highly destructive cults deserve zero respect.

This was a very respectful piece. Well done

@happylatter-daysaint3503

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@jeffsmith9420

2 жыл бұрын

How about they talk about all the tax deductions used to pay for this.

@flamingrobin5957

2 жыл бұрын

too respectful. mormonism does not have a respectable history nor does it have its origins in the true Bible, the true JESUS and the true gospel of salvation. no one should repect a religion invented by a false prophet who used divination and magic to get his religious power to deceive people so he could satisfy his lust for power and for multiple wives some of whom were children

CBS Sunday Morning, thanks so much for a fair, accurate report. God bless you all. 🙏🏽💛

@ac61900

6 ай бұрын

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

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.

@matthewpitts3212

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service Steve in the Marine Corps and your kind words.

@scottcharney1091

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@michaeldenova4562

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words and your service.

@cohneh104fifita7

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 4 ur service 🤙🏽

Respectfully and tastefully done! Thank you from members of the Church everywhere :)

@scottcharney1091

2 жыл бұрын

Why respect an obvious fraud full of anachronisms, homophobia, etc.?

@irishcowgirl21

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I'm getting sick and tired of the church being bashed and disrespected

@scottcharney1091

2 жыл бұрын

@@irishcowgirl21 We shouldn't be expected to respect nonsense.

@MichaelSmith-fq3pg

Жыл бұрын

​@@irishcowgirl21It's bashed and disrespected for many reasons. Though your programming won't let you learn about them. You see only what you want to see and ignore or disregard anything else.

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.

@scottcharney1091

2 жыл бұрын

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.?

@MatthewHavertzPurposePictures

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@jeffs4483

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your Satan worship.

@iLoveBoysandBerries

2 жыл бұрын

Stay far away from this dangerous and disgusting cult

@timeup2549

27 күн бұрын

Demon.

Not only are their buildings lovely, their Tabernacle Choir is one of the best I've heard.

@michaeldenova4562

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for saying so.

@jtex9412

Жыл бұрын

if only they were actually Christian and believe Jesus is the Son of the ONLY ETERNAL God.

@charlielinville1384

Жыл бұрын

No they're not.

@Mobius118

8 ай бұрын

@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!

@srso4660

5 ай бұрын

@@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.

Very beautifully explained. How graciously the visitors were received. The surrounds are peaceful and inspiring for contemplation.

@scottcharney1091

2 жыл бұрын

It's important to contemplate just how people believe 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.

@paulburn1400

2 жыл бұрын

Imagine how beautiful and gracious it feels when a non-mormon is invited to one of their weddings and must wait outside the temple until the ceremony is over.

@doonewatts7155

2 жыл бұрын

All religious houses be they churches, synagogues, mosques or a quiet place in nature where it is peaceful are inspiring in so many ways. Please don't feel I am crticizing your remark it just led me to my experiences

@annebrady5574

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulburn1400 Yes, especially if one of the people getting married is your child.

@princeeugen777

9 ай бұрын

Their so called angel Moroni is associated with the cult called Mormonism or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SAINTS(Colos 1:26 not knowing God’s MYSTERY called CHRIST=Colos 2:2,3). Mormons will NEVER find the EXPLANATION given in Luke 24:27,44 to make HEART BURN(Luke 24:32) inside their church(Rev 3:15,16) because they will NEVER find also the NAME of the Father revealed in John 17:6,26 to have in Rev 14:1 as being SEALED now in Rev 7:1-8) Mormon religion was never announced in the Bible at all. However, Mormonism is contrary to what the Bible teaches about being a SAINT(Rev 14:12 etc). Inside the book of Mormon it is written that FROM AN ANGEL FROM HEAVEN was received Mormons book BECAUSE in Galatians chapter one God commanded to SEE AS CURSED ANYTHING given FROM ANGEL FROM HEAVEN. KNOWING the gospel of the Bible preached at first by John the Baptist to be preached also by Jesus you will clearly see that the Gospel preached by the book of Mormons is TOTALLY OTHER GOSPEL CONTRARY the gospel of the Biblel just as Galatians 1:6-9 announced. Mormons book was written only by Satan WITHOUT KNOWING at first the gospel of the Bible preached at first by John the Baptist(Luke 3:18) and then also by Jesus was preaching THE SAME gospel beginning with His first missionary days(Mark 1:14,15 Mark 4:23 Matt 9:35 Matt 11:5 Luke 8:1 Luke 9:6 Luke 20:1 2Cor 4:3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: Hebrews 4:2 For unto us was THE GOSPEL preached, as well as unto THEM(Jews in the Old Testament): but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.(Jud 1:3 Rom 9:31,32 Rom 10:5 Phil 3:6,9). KNOWING the gospel of the Bible preached at first in the OLD Testament(Hebr 4:2 Jud 1:3) and KNOWING that THE SAME GOSPEL was preached also by John the Baptist(Luke 3:18) was preached THE SAME GOSPEL of the Bible AND THEN KNOWING that also by Jesus was preaching THE SAME GOSPEL of the Bible you clearly see that the book of Mormons is preaching A TOTALLY OTHER GOSPEL contrary to the GOSPEL of the Bible(Galatians 1:6-9) to make clearly for you that Mormons book was given ONLY by Satan. Because through many Bible verses like Rev 22:18,19 God WARNED to NEVER ADD any word to the Bible THIS IS WHY Mormons ADED their book to the Bible to insult God saying that as all knowing God He was NOT INTELLIGENT enough to write in His Bible ALL what is necessary for salvation and for this reason Mormons saw as necessary TO ADD their book to the Bible to correct the Almighty all knowing God. ADDING their book the Mormons make clearly that THEIR God was dull when He gave His Bible without ALL necessary for salvation and THEIR God is only LUCKY with their book of Mormon to make the God of the Bible as more intelligent having ADDED the book of Mormon. &So is clearly to see the book of Mormons AS GREATEST INSULT AGAINST THE ALMIGHTY ALL KNOWING GOD of the Bible ADDING the book of Mormon to the Bible TO HELP GOD to be intelligent having the ADDED book of Mormon HOW COME that Mormons cannot SEE the book of Mormon as GREATEST INSULT AGAINST GOD ??. Later days church of SAINTS calling themselves as SINNERS because Colos 1:26 make clearly that ONLY TO SAINTS is given God’s MYSTERY called CHRIST(Colos 2:2,3). Later days church of SAINTS calling themselves as SINNERS in Revelation 18:4,5 Rev 14:7 calling the world to COME OUT FROM SINS which means to KEEP God’s commandments which means to FEAR God(Rev 14:7).

Thankful for the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Happy Easter!

@chrisfinch8637

2 жыл бұрын

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 ✝️🥚🐇🤍🕊

@_Squiggle_

2 жыл бұрын

Happy Easter!

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

@scottcharney1091

2 жыл бұрын

That's a bummer. It shouldn't be so easy to encounter people promoting anachronisms.

@imaramblins

2 жыл бұрын

Sadness. Please accept the TRUE gospel of Jesus Christ, and renounce your cult...

@IamSnowbird

2 жыл бұрын

@@imaramblins People shouldn't have to accept religion. What makes one religion any truer than another. Just be a good person.

@Prolute

2 жыл бұрын

@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.

@imaramblins

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@joshua.snyder

2 жыл бұрын

Run!

@dobbysboggart6883

2 жыл бұрын

Come and see 🙂

@d.chandler7083

2 жыл бұрын

Come visit! You are welcome to attend any time!

@sunnyboi2461

2 жыл бұрын

If you support Homophobia then yes.

@CJ-oc2ff

2 жыл бұрын

Just make sure you do your research and don’t believe everything the missionaries tell you. I know because I was one.

Jesus is the way, the truth and the life ♥️ all glory to the father ♥️

@IamSnowbird

2 жыл бұрын

To you, not to everyone.

I love to see Washington D.C Temple

Mormons tend to be solid, patriotic Americans, hard working, educated, sensible people who live good lives and treat their family, friends, and neighbors with respect and kindness. I will never join any organized religion but if I did, Mormonism would not be much of a stretch for me to fit into. Their values are my values.

@JackSonOfJohn

2 жыл бұрын

What are you waiting for?

@Turboy65

2 жыл бұрын

@@JackSonOfJohn I don't DO organized religion.

@stephenjackson5065

2 жыл бұрын

@@Turboy65 why not? I’ve heard others say this and I’m curious what steers you away from organized religion

@Turboy65

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephenjackson5065 Because any time you are dealing with organized religion, you are dealing with someone who does not have altruistic motives. Somebody is getting paid to preach, and derives his living from being the preacher. It's a business, and people get paid in it. I say, take your money into your back yard on a calm day, throw the money into the air, and what god wants, god will take. The rest belongs to you. Never tithe, never donate to the collection basket, never give a dime to those who pander their "only through this donation shall you receive eternal life!" lies to you. I trust no MAN who claims to speak for god, ESPECIALLY when he has his hand out. And neither should you. Beware the rich man who speaks of being a poor and humble servant. HE LIES TO YOU. I need nobody else to define my personal relationship with god. Sometimes I pray. Maybe he listens. I am good to my family and friends and live by the principles of honesty and integrity. I need no charlatan to tell me I'm doing it wrong.

@khibbard2

2 жыл бұрын

@@Turboy65 we agree. That’s why we have no paid ministry.

My mother toured the temple when it opened in the 1960s. Said it gave her the creeps. They are leaving a lot of the weird rituals of the past and present out of this story.

@susanhogg5601

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting.. because the Covenants made there are simple and beautiful.. like chastity, sacrifice (like time, talents), etc. Nothing creepy, really. Even if you know the past, it's really not that weird.

@susanhogg5601

2 жыл бұрын

@L That's your opinion.. I personally didn't see any surprises with the Covenants. Literally in the Bible, **much** more was required of the Israelites and other Covenant people throughout it.

@susanhogg5601

2 жыл бұрын

@L Additionally, I'm not giving all my stuff to the Church 🙄.. but if I can give my talents and time to Christ and help others in general service, I do it (members or not).

@NsTheName

2 жыл бұрын

The temple is a beautiful, serene place I wish all could experience. I hope some day you will want to visit yourself, but the choice is yours always.

@ScarlettO323

2 жыл бұрын

@@susanhogg5601 they are Masonic rituals the Mormons lifted. Easily researched.

Thank you all

Interesting to learn more about other religions.

@jefffletcher7180

2 жыл бұрын

Mormonism isn't a religion it's a Business generating one trillion tax free income .

@irenemak1302

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, but for whatever reason, I found it very creepy to watch.

@DivinePeace1102

2 жыл бұрын

How is it creepy? It is a very beautiful place, designed to make you feel like you're in the presence of God!

@wendyjones195

2 жыл бұрын

I actually had a very peaceful feeling watching this

@jefffletcher7180

2 жыл бұрын

@@wendyjones195 Until you see there rituals that are Cult false prophet worshipping that has nothing to do with Christ Jesus

I have visited Finland´s temple when they had open doors years ago. Never seen so beautiful chandeliers than in there. As non mormon it was once in the lifetime to see it inside. There was alot of people who wanted to see it that day. One other thing I remember there was 2 huge mirrors opposite walls and you saw yourself many many images of yourself cos that when you looking one of the mirrors. And some rooms had beautiful paintings from floor to roof one was like paradise/heaven.

@leevis8229

6 ай бұрын

Minäkin muistan tuon päivän vaikka olin vain 6 vuotias. Myöhemmin olen päässyt käymään siellä uudestaan ja se oli vielä sykähdyttävämpi kuin muistin. Temppelistä on tullut minulle tärkeä paikka, jossa voin unohtaa maailman murheet ja nauttia rauhasta.

A very expensive Funeral Home. Where are the caskets?

"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

@amandahernandez2958

Жыл бұрын

The first part is still rehearsed

@michaeldenova4562

Жыл бұрын

You are way out of date!

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.

@scottcharney1091

2 жыл бұрын

It's like Scientology without many celebrities.

@mst37

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@JohnnyAngel8

2 жыл бұрын

It's too bad they can't keep themselves away from politics and the moneychangers in Las Vegas. The secular world would appreciate it.

@SteveGovern

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnnyAngel8 troll troll troll

@scottcharney1091

2 жыл бұрын

@@mst37 They're both transparent frauds made up by con men, a century apart.

Well done video explaining the temple I think I will be going to the open house to see it in person this summer.

@estherlewis7458

2 жыл бұрын

The Open House doesn't last long. After that a 10% of your income is required for a year, a worthiness interview, temple recommend, etc. is needed.

@jeffs4483

2 жыл бұрын

Not Christian.

@IamSnowbird

2 жыл бұрын

My hunch is that the open house is a great way to proselytize. Maybe that is why people are creeped out.

@jeffs4483

2 жыл бұрын

@@IamSnowbird Perhaps this is why: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y4upktWddsanZ6Q.html

@annettedeem8126

2 жыл бұрын

BigCig4!!!!! GO!!!! GO!!!!! GO!!!!!!! 😊😊😊

Everyone in the DMV knows that’s Disney World

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

@jlewis8145

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@TempleScoop

2 жыл бұрын

@@jlewis8145 such a sad and Mia leading interpretation of the scriptures.

@jlewis8145

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@IamSnowbird

2 жыл бұрын

@@jlewis8145 If you know all that then why do you have to pay to make sure it happens?

Thank you for this respectful peace and for listening

But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.

@jlewis8145

2 жыл бұрын

Amen!!!

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.

@TempleScoop

2 жыл бұрын

I agree been there too.-ChadJames

@TempleScoop

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffs4483 says the man who liked his first own comment lol

@johnb5254

2 жыл бұрын

Looks awful, to be honest. Christ himself would not approve.

@TempleScoop

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffs4483 Why do you keep liking your comments? I feel Gods presence in the temple.

@jeffs4483

2 жыл бұрын

Scientology has beautiful buildings too.

Converted in 2019. Just recently went to Temple in Hawaii. I am honored to be a member of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints❤️

@jeffs4483

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy the Kool Aid.

@estherlewis7458

2 жыл бұрын

You need to read your Bible. Would you sell your eye for a million dollars? How much more should you care about your own soul.

Is that where they get the magic underwear?

@MichaelSmith-fq3pg

Жыл бұрын

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 would love to see how much this cost. All built with 100% tax deductible money.

@jeffsmith9420

2 жыл бұрын

@@maisies1750 I don't care what you call it they need to be paying taxes on this.

@danielstansberry5417

Жыл бұрын

Nope

@YoureMyBlueSky2022

Жыл бұрын

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.

@jeffsmith9420

Жыл бұрын

@@YoureMyBlueSky2022 Again all tax exempt. Its time to tax these parasites.

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.

@richsierra1458

2 жыл бұрын

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!! 💞💞

@joshua.snyder

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ejenkins77

2 жыл бұрын

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?

@huffeneger

2 жыл бұрын

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!

@JohnnyAngel8

2 жыл бұрын

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.

Ciência é magnífica

The San Diego LDS Temple is shockingly beautiful!

@michaeldenova4562

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying that.

@Eldersmelter619

Жыл бұрын

It’s my all time favorite one!

@Hemingway308

Ай бұрын

I'm not Mormon but all of their temples are beautiful. However that does not make their religion true.

@franklingreen4719

Ай бұрын

@Hemingway308 Sounds like someone is threatened with an apostate axe to grind. Take a break from gnashing your teeth for five minutes.

This was a very respectful and non-confrontational interview. Very well done.

If grandma's doilies were a building, this would be the result.

So interesting.

Love it

Oh how I love the feeling of peace and the sweet spirit inside the house of the Lord!

@johnb5254

2 жыл бұрын

The power of delusion.

@cohneh104fifita7

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnb5254 what helps you feel the spirit of God?

@johnb5254

2 жыл бұрын

@@cohneh104fifita7 Being an actual Christian.

@richardsaintjohn8391

2 жыл бұрын

Feels like a funeral home

@annettedeem8126

2 жыл бұрын

Me too Scott. You never want to leave!! But you know you can come back anytime you want. To feel the spirit and make the world and its chaos go away. 🤗🤗

If you are currently a member, please read the CES letter.

@irishcowgirl21

2 жыл бұрын

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

@irishcowgirl21

2 жыл бұрын

And, the church has a no tolerance policy for both polygamy and child abuse, both of which would get the member excommunicated

@jeffs4483

2 жыл бұрын

@@irishcowgirl21 Offensive to you but not to those who seek truth.

@breakfastanytime8180

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

¡Celestialmente hermoso! Los Templos son literalmente la Casa del Señor,un pedazo de cielo en la tierra. 😍🇪🇨✌

@oldhickory4686

2 жыл бұрын

Es un templo de satan.

@josealejndromatavadel4209

Жыл бұрын

Que bueno que lo ves así… tú dinero va para allá

Happy Easter to the World 🌍🌎🌏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

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.

@sonyfusion1994

Жыл бұрын

There are 14 million members not everyone thinks the same.

@jeffs4483

Жыл бұрын

@@sonyfusion1994 3-4 tops for active members. Nice way to inflate numbers.

Looks more like a fancy room for rich folks.

I can connect with the primordial power of the universe sitting in a marsh. No rites, oaths, utterances required!

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.

@Kaputnik11

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@jlewis8145

2 жыл бұрын

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.”

@jeffs4483

2 жыл бұрын

Why should destructive cults be respected?

@scottcharney1091

2 жыл бұрын

Native Americans/American Indians didn't have chariots, swords, walled cities, horses pre-Columbus, etc.

@jeffsmith9420

2 жыл бұрын

Now how about you pay taxes on the 10% of your income that went to pay for this?

they are giving xanax vibes

I remember someone saying they throw away all the carpet and other thing after the open house it was defiled.

@michaeldenova4562

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@annettedeem8126

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@michaeldenova4562

2 жыл бұрын

I was a volunteer usher in the DC temple this week and we all put on throwaway booties.

LDS temples: the nicest versions of Freemasonry with the super profit older than the Nestlé factory.

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)

Have always been fascinated by this place…

Thank you very much for reporting on this wonderful open house!

"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"

@estherlewis7458

2 жыл бұрын

God doesn't live in temples. Acts 17:24

@nathangray4601

2 жыл бұрын

good ole childhood indoctrination

@lex1eleven

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@estherlewis7458

2 жыл бұрын

@@lex1eleven As a Christian, I have the Holy Spirit living inside of me. I am a temple of God. I Cor. 3:16

@estherlewis7458

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

Where do they sell the magic underwear? 🤣😂🤣

@dollsNcats

2 жыл бұрын

The church website I think ? Or if your in Utah desert books .

@annettedeem8126

2 жыл бұрын

@@dollsNcats Neither Jennifer.

Why is Christ still depicted in paintings with Nordic facial features rather than middle eastern ones?

@estherlewis7458

2 жыл бұрын

Obviously, Christ was a white man since dark skin is a curse.

@jeffs4483

2 жыл бұрын

Good question.

Wow!!! It’s a beautiful place. 👍👍

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.

@truegirl2anna

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@theoelliott5944

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@annettedeem8126

2 жыл бұрын

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. 🤗

@annettedeem8126

2 жыл бұрын

@@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!! 🤗🤗

@theoelliott5944

2 жыл бұрын

@@annettedeem8126 Thank you so much for the encouraging words. I really look forward to seeing these magnificent Temples for myself one day.

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).

@michaeldenova4562

Жыл бұрын

J Lewis. I have seen you post this several places. It is unnecessary.

@jlewis8145

Жыл бұрын

@@michaeldenova4562 If this is essential to one's salvation, why wouldn't you want everyone to know about it?

@michaeldenova4562

Жыл бұрын

@@jlewis8145 Then let us tell our own story without the half-truths, deceptions, and ill-will of detractors and critics.

@jlewis8145

Жыл бұрын

@@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.”

Love it!!!

So neat to have a public open house. I would very much like to attend :)

@nelkabosal

2 жыл бұрын

In case you're not aware, anyone will be able to come on any day the Open House is happening. There are limited number of free tickets for parking for various time slots, but if make it there via other transportation, you can come right in.

@scottcharney1091

2 жыл бұрын

Make sure you're aware of the anachronisms they believe: 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.

@jakeave

2 жыл бұрын

​@@scottcharney1091 I've been to too many archeological sites around the world to give a flying [] about what you consider to be an anachronism. Archeologists are the most underpaid bull []ers of the last two centuries. Not only do you colonizers take over land, but you dig up a couple arrowheads and then you're credentialed to rewrite other people's history, passing it as "scientific" fact. Just a 21st century Karl Mauch.

@scottcharney1091

2 жыл бұрын

@@jakeave I am nothing of the sort. The fact remains that Mormonism is full of obvious errors. It was made up by a con man. There is no credibility there. Also, you can swear on the Internet.

@c.l.888

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottcharney1091 I’m LDS, not sure what you are talking about exactly.

I went through this temple in the early 80s. My new name was Boaz, just like all the other men who entered on that day. It's a lot stranger than that but I'll let you do your own research.

For the record, The Washington D.C. Temple is located in Kensington, Maryland.

@french1956

2 жыл бұрын

The Seattle Temple is also miles from Seattle, in Bellevue.

@stevenmaginnis1965

Жыл бұрын

@@french1956 But the Philadelphia temple is actually in Philadelphia . . . just a few blocks from the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul.

These are some fancy luxurious temples 💰💰💰💰💰

@michaeldenova4562

2 жыл бұрын

Most of our temples are not this big.

Beautifully done! 💜💜💜

Waiting for the day when instead the reporter says "...the apostles and their husbands..."

@johnb5254

2 жыл бұрын

It truly is a sexist organization.

Prayers continue for the conversion of poor sinners, Jesus I Trust in You

@estherlewis7458

2 жыл бұрын

Prayers for anyone trusting in a church to save them.

@marytygett4189

2 жыл бұрын

@@estherlewis7458 Jesus is our savior

@estherlewis7458

2 жыл бұрын

@@marytygett4189 Then I don't need to join any church. So thankful!

@marytygett4189

2 жыл бұрын

@@estherlewis7458 You are commanded to pray for those who do not know Jesus though ☺️

@estherlewis7458

2 жыл бұрын

@@marytygett4189 Amen

Weird how videos for Under the Banner of Heaven brought me here lmfao

Latter days church is one of my best church because they know God through it word and because of their Care for the members

Temples are absolutely beautiful inside . While I’m no longer a member and I was never allowed to go inside other then before they dedicated them it definitely is secret what happens in side and what has happened in the past :-/ though anyone can find out by looking it up .

@susanhogg5601

2 жыл бұрын

A lot of it is found in the Bible.. Exodus even explains the clothing, for example. The Covenants we make in the temple are simple, and also found in the scriptures. I'm glad we have the Open Houses so everyone can see them.

@estherlewis7458

2 жыл бұрын

Christ never required a masonic Endowment Ceremony, a tithe, worthiness interview, church membership, etc. to get into heaven. You can trust Jesus.

@susanhogg5601

2 жыл бұрын

@@estherlewis7458 You need to study more, clearly. There were temple rites (Christ himself taught in the temple), tithing (several biblical references, including Malachi), personal discussions (too many to reference) and yes, a church... with himself at the head and 12 apostles, baptism, confirmation, etc. Apostles, prophets, priests, etc...

@dollsNcats

2 жыл бұрын

@@susanhogg5601 in an open house they will NOT show people the stuff you wear on your head or the apron that looks like leaf’s . No one ever told me I’ll have to chant the same thing over and over again , no one told me about the hand shake. I was basically only told once I go in there I’ll get into VIP Heaven . The god I know now would never pick and choose . If he created life he’s not gonna be like “oh LOL if you don’t know the password you can’t come in should have joined the church” sorry but My god wants everyone together and happy and with family

@dollsNcats

2 жыл бұрын

@@susanhogg5601 I’m sorry but tithing is RIDICULOUS. We make less money a month then what we pay for food , living and car . But we’re supposed still give money ? When we can’t even afford to live ? God is going to be like “sorry you decided to feed your family so no celestial kingdom for you ! “

All that money for real estate development on opulent buildings, yet nothing for actual charitable causes. Why are they not taxed?

@katebautista4673

2 жыл бұрын

actually, the lds church has given over $2.5 billion in charitable funds

@jeffs4483

2 жыл бұрын

@@katebautista4673 Lol sure.

It is absolutely beautiful. Well done

@jeffs4483

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy the ceremonies and secret handshakes in the hopes that you can become your own God. Exactly what Jesus wanted, right?

Ruth Sanchez ~ Such a beautiful memory.

Imagine how many homeless/starving people could have been helped with the money that was spent building not only this one, but all churches.

@DennisAroundtheHouse

2 жыл бұрын

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.”

@HelibearWomble

2 жыл бұрын

Funny that, none other than Judas said something similar in the New Testament…

@estherlewis7458

2 жыл бұрын

@@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!

@estherlewis7458

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@HelibearWomble

2 жыл бұрын

@@estherlewis7458 I’m glad the church has the good sense to invest the money 👍

After the open house they will rip up and replace all carpeting.

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.

@jeffs4483

2 жыл бұрын

Very evil too.

It's like the Disney World of heresy.

I wish they had asked about the secret meetings held on weekday mornings between the church elders and the pre-pubescent boys. There is a lot of secrecy in this religion and knowing what I know, it borders on cult

@michaeldenova4562

2 жыл бұрын

Are you talking about early morning seminary that the youth attend before going to high school classes each day?

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 temple was dedicated today. Only members in good standing and with a recommend card can go inside now. However, visitors are always welcome to walk around the temple grounds and/or go through the visitor's center. And of course, the Christmas light display and the free Christmas concerts at the Visitor's Center in December are wonderful and well attended.

@jlewis8145

Жыл бұрын

Where did Jesus Christ require a temple recommend? Do they still take this oath? "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

I can confirm the water in the baptistry is perfectly warm.

Thanks. Very well done. I love the feeling in the temple.

@scottcharney1091

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@huk743

2 жыл бұрын

@@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. 👍

@scottcharney1091

2 жыл бұрын

@@huk743 None of this blather addresses the anachronisms and other fabrications.

@huk743

2 жыл бұрын

@@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 👍

@scottcharney1091

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

The drone shot at the end was very well done.

You don't need all that to learn about a religion.

@leeleviner8159

2 жыл бұрын

you may not but others do.

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

@annettedeem8126

2 жыл бұрын

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a massive welfare system that helps people all over the world. LDS or not.

@mslaerik66

2 жыл бұрын

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

@michaeldenova4562

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@mslaerik66

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaeldenova4562 keep giving your billion dollar cult money Mr smart guy !

@michaeldenova4562

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

Well their wives don’t follow the teaching of the apostle Paul in the first half of 1 Corinthians 11 I see

Take the tax exemption away