It was not a comfortable experience. Having lived in different cultures, and studied the history of religion, I have seen how under different circumstances symbols can have different meanings. Relief Society, Young Women, and Primary General Presidencies also provide them with support and instruction. No other arrangement will do. I have no issue with them. But is that the Churchs fault? @Codeye, yep. He used Masonry as a common denominator to collect Protestant men to the Restored ChurchMasonry for Joseph was a tool he used to figuratively unify the sectarianism that so haunted him from youth (what church to join?). Thanks Elisa. Be honest with yourself. I went through the temple first in 1988 before my mission and then again when I married in 1991. It is the second First Presidency announcement in five weeks dealing with marriage. Why do you think they were not made in 2019? Jesus said of children, Of such is the kingdom of God (Mark 10:14). I work hard every week and at home to build something wonderful. Articulating I covenant to obey the law of obedience is the most acute poisoning of the well. Its not fun to be out of step. Those requirements include the following: The new Gospel for Kids App has four sections: Scripture Stories, Coloring Books, Sing-Along, and More Activities. The terms preside hearken and obey help justify this decision by husbands, even with the word equal in the mix. The argument that Joseph aligned the temple more with Kabbalah has been made by scholars such as Harold Bloom, Lance Owens, Hugh Nibley, and Hartley Lachter. The problem is that people tended to ignore the Prophets teachings: just because we need to support the doctrine of plural marriage doesnt mean every individual has to personally enter into a plural marriage. Thank you for posting this link. I know some do like it, find it peaceful & spiritualbully for them!but a whole lot of the ones who claim to either like it or that they feel like they should go more often secretly dislike it and just dont want to admit it to others (due to social pressure) or themselves (due to thinking they arent good people for not liking it). Watch the Hill Cumorah Pageant at ChurchofJesusChrist.org. What use does he have for a temple ceremony? The woman is veiled within the stewardship of the man as a matter of protecting and navigating sacred space. The Conference Center reopened to the public for tours on June 14. The sexism piece is if you are saying those differences justify the basic inequity between men and women in final decision making opportunities in the church. 5 intriguing changes to early Church handbooks, 3 lessons one young mother was reminded of while watching the Friend to Friend event, Reminisce over bygone Church pageants and try out for the Nauvoo cast, What I learned about the limitless power of the Spirit during my virtual vacation to Church historic sites, A gift to the Master: 20 years of Tabernacle Choir Christmas magic, Is there precedent for the First Presidencys involvement in encouraging members to be vaccinated? Were just supposed to pretend that the many years we spent listening to the old language are wiped away. Not explaining what the symbols stand for is a problem. 1) No effect. We look forward to welcoming the world at that time to visit, tour, and learn about this sacred temple and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints., You may also like:See photos of the Temple Square renovation progress in December. The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the following statement on Monday, July 20, 2020, about the changes to the temple endowment ceremony: The sacred teachings, promises, and ceremonies of the temple are of ancient origin, and point God's children to Him as they make further covenants and learn more . Covenant refers to proximity and responsibility. However, I have plenty of friends that arent Latter-day Saints, and they have the same complaint. Patriarchy in and of itself is not evil. A TV was added in my temple so they could show the handshake at the appropriate time. I think its going to be a terrific help for folks new to the temple. I have to admit now dont take this wrong one of the reasons I enjoy reading your comments is because Im a mystic at heartthough not as informed as you seem to be. You may have heard that the LDS Temple ceremony changed to (1) provide an explanation of five temple covenants before people agree to continue, (2) show pictures of Jesus, (3) eliminate the roles of the witness couple, (4) change it so that certain elements are only shown on screen, not performed during the ceremony, until the end (which I They said there were gender equity changes. Even so, thats not to say that the precept of offering sacrifice is evil in and of itself. For a landing place for the awkward penalties presented in the past, consider Jesus and Judas at Gethsemene: the betrayal is represented by an embrace, the setting is the holy place, the veil is implied, and penalties personified thereafter (in Judas variation of death). We were pretty poor for many years , so that was as close to these vacation spots I was going to get . The woman is veiled within the stewardship of the man as a matter of protecting and navigating sacred space. What does this even mean?. I am positive that is not the meaning in the temple, but then it is never explained, yet I have ears people all bent out of shape over those stars. I wont be doing that again. So I guess what this leaves me with is a series of questions Ill leave it to our insightful readers to discuss. Iws329: What differences are you referring to? Women were much more independent in some ways back then. LDS Church changes policy about civil ceremonies and temple sealings, making way for more family members to be part of weddings . As for hearkening, I sorry you feel my assessment to be mental gymnastics. Temple attendees said the endowments wording now includes several reminders to obey. That is kind of anti-atonement, then we can add a picture of Jesus with a certificate saying you have been forgiven, charge $50 for small sins, $1,000 for big sins and of course have a better quality picture of Jesus, maybe with a guided frame, and now selling indulgences is what Jesus would do. That they perform ordinances. Do you think we should do a better job making space for them. Just dont throw the baby out with the bathwater. If we feel like we have to lie about our temple ceremonies then something is really off. We do not obey covenant. As I ve said before: patriarchy needs to be cleansed not destroyed and matriarchy exalted. Joseph synthesizes modern and ancient temple ordinance in this. I asked my parents the same questions and they gave me awkward and concerned glances and told me it wasnt appropriate to talk about the temple outside the templeit was sacred, not secret. The First Presidency also released a statement saying the Church has supported vaccines for generations. Allow yourself to see. I have questions, but I also know that I am not smart enough or spiritual enough to know better than the prophet, or know better than God. Jul 12, 2021, 12:21pm PDT SHARE Latter-day Saints reminded of new ceremonial clothing as temples resume operations Flipboard A view of the Ogden Utah Temple on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. Heres a look at some of the announcements and other events that have taken place in the Church over the past 12 months. As COVID-19 restrictions diminish in various areas and temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continue to increase operations, Latter-day Saints are reminded of previously announced adjustments to temple ceremonial clothes and the availability of new styles. A First Presidency letter announced opportunities for senior service missionaries around the world. It felt very simple and empty. I came home in shock. Ive never felt the Church nor the temple to be sexist, unless one conflates sexism with recognizing that men and women are different (which I would hope we all do). 'Mormon Land': The sealing change and Woodruff 'revelation' most Latter-day Saints know little about . Well, yes. In the past there have been times when Ive been distracted, frustrated, and questioned all sorts of things with the temple ceremony. Is Adam going to be wearing a tie? A example of this is there are five pointed stars adorning the temples, and under certain circumstances, some people see the five pointed star as a symbol of Satan. The Freemasons from our community sponsored us. More diverse racial representation. In my mind I was thinking how can you not know?!? During October 2021 general conference, the prophet announced 13 temples, bringing the total number of temples announced this year to 34. Really appreciate the honesty here as well as the respect for what others find sacred and meaningful. I turned to my dad at one point and whispered, They arent serious are they? He looked at me and shrugged! That is their right in the hierarchy of the church. While the Lord does most of the work involved with the creation of life in this sphere he allows us to participate in the process in such a way that we feel a deep sense of stewardship and kinship even ownership if you will with those whom we birth and nurture. A view of the Ogden Utah Temple on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. Do I care if the Grinch is green or blue? @decay, that may be the case. Even so, Im not opposed to men placing women on pedestals. Anyone familiar with LDS doctrine should easily equate Jehovah in the endowment with Jesus, so I dont know what some pictures of Jesus are really going to add. More exhortations to obey. Regarding informed consent Simply informing participants that these are the 5 covenants youll make isnt informed consent. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. (I see where it can be misinterpreted that way, but as far as I can see, thats not what the text actually says. In possessing a land [Canaan], the meat [Shepherds, flocks] go first to traverse and fertilize the land. Originally planned to have a final run in 2021, the Hill Cumorah Pageant was canceled due to the pandemic. Its a huge waste of money and time taken away from being real followers of Christ. Travis, I typically enjoy reading your commentsbut I disagree with you on this one, brother. This would allow for sessions to be available in more than 80 languages, whereas previously it has only been available in English. Temple Square in Salt Lake City before the Saturday morning session of October 2021 general conference. ), Anyway, thanks again for the civil discussion. I havent thought about the specifics of the temple for years, and as I read about the changes, I realize they dont mean anything to me. Some clarification about that would help. ): https://exponentii.org/blog/has-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-lds-become-more-woman-friendly-during-the-past-6-years/. There is no hand-to-hand touching until the end, when individuals pass through the veil. The robe, cap, sash and envelope will be made of the same material. The emphasis of covenantthe higher lawis responsibility for one another. I havent been to the temple for over a decade. Ive heard so many stories, first hand, from people who felt they were not adequately prepared. The 2019 version? Individuals are responsible to make their own decisions about vaccination. The policy changes do not impact marriages that can be performed by Latter-day Saint chaplains, as directed by the handbook. All explained and laid out, nothing to have to remember from a possible temple trip 25 years ago (for the lucky ones). I look forward to attending and seeing how they did with that. FIRST PRESIDENCY'S STATEMENT: Since the temple Endowment was first administered in this dispensation, minor changes have been made from time to time by the First Presidency and Council of the Twelve, acting unitedly in their capacity as Prophets, Seers and Revelators. Satan also makes no mention of wearing an apron himself. Heck, even the First Vision falls into that category! Men have a direct line to God. The missionaries received a week of online instruction from home before their in-person training. Read the accounts of early saints. And on top of that were not really obeying obedience per se. These changes would increase capacity in the temple. Maybe you dont experience that as problematic, but I dont think theres an argument that there is equality in the way men and women are represented in the temple. Ive tried! Major changes to Mormon temple ceremony, especially for women Mormon temple rituals have been updated to reflect a greater focus on gender equality, among other changes. (RNS) Just four years after the most recent revisions, the LDS temple ceremony has undergone more changes. When a man fails to make his wife a full partner, thats not the Churchs fault; the Church is *constantly* telling them to do so. Murals in the temple by Minerva Teichert are also being preserved. Are they? The version that was being used when I had my personal endowment experience 20+ years ago? The church immediately switched to the slide show, and then in April 2019, Van Wagenen was charged with sexual abuse of another child. Re: The Law of the Gospel conflating covenant and ordinance: All covenants are established through ordinancesthough not every ordinance is utilized to establish a covenant. They are a vigorous exercise for the mind and spirit. I also believe that thinking and considering religion in an honest way can help you think in a more grey, flexible way. Youre rightI was conflating the switch to the slide show in 2019 with the (presumed) covid changes in 2020. @fred if its any comfort to you, I have asked multiple people and none have any clue what that Trib article is referring to. When you go through the temple you make many implied promises and agree to submit to harsh punishments (and Im not talking penalties). You see, its all about life! It also houses the Churchs Development Counseling Services and Employment Services. 1) informed consentits about time, and while I agree that the social pressure is still huge and problematic, the covenants are also in the CHI now, Ive heard anyway, which should make them more clearly discussed in temple prep classes, etc. President Dallin H. Oaks rededicated the Mesa Arizona Temple on December 12, 2021. I applaud the changes and know they personally helped me gain a better understanding of the purpose of life and the plan for us to be able to return to the presence of the Father. There are plenty of LDS husbands that dont make their wives full partners. . I am aware that we have many benevolent men who treat women well. He would occasionally come to dinner but he never spoke to my great grandmother. If you are going to look at roles, you might consider Eves position of questioning and considering on her own, rather than obeying, and then exercising her own spiritual authority to disobey God, and then to lead Adam to follow after her. One woman said she was encouraged to see that Peter is shown giving the token to Adam, and then to Eve in turn, which is more direct than she remembered. Here is a great list of ways that LDS women are excluded / marginalized at Church (plus a celebration of some of the progress that has been made! There was no temple prep then. And thats why the apron is (IMO) such a marvelous symbol. It is something *else* besides faith in Jesus, baptism, and repentance that is needed to return to our Father. It would also allow for more sessions to be held each day. When I come across the phrase I associate it with the gospel in its entirety while emphasizing the role of priesthood ordinances such as baptism, sealing, etc. First Presidency announces changes to the temple endowment ceremony By The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints July 20, 2020 12:23 PM MDT The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the following message on Monday, July 20, 2020, about changes to the temple endowment ceremony: And to be clear, Ive had experiences, as well: for example, I met the love of my life in high school, and we wanted to get married right after my mission. If you are dissatisfied with your temple experience, do these changes move the needle for you? But there are quite a few changes to other aspects of the temple endowment that merit discussion. Those who wish to apply as a senior service missionary or as a senior missionary can do so at SeniorMissionary.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. A womans psyche can be harmed by her husbands poor choices (as can a husband by his wifes), but there are pros and cons to any situation. They will no longer feel like Gods favorite. On December 13, the First Presidency released the following regarding the completion date for the Salt Lake Temple renovation project: The seismic strengthening of the Salt Lake Temple and the extensive remodel of the Temple and surrounding area are sacred and significant undertakings. Previously announced adjustments to the sacred ceremonial clothing worn by church members in Latter-day Saint temples are now available globally. The broadcast concluded with a message from President Nelson. I still think that most Mormons secretly dislike going to the temple. What do you think motivated these changes? THE MORMON TEMPLE ENDOWMENT CEREMONY . Im a convert since high school and went through the ceremony when I got married in 1976. So much yes to that. ) As to making it less sexist, the only thing I heard is that the veil instructions are now shown with a black female temple worker helping a white female patron, so is that really what we are calling less sexism now, in a ceremony that is based on polygamy?
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