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New LDS temple unlike others in the area

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Jett | 12:24 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

Anonymous, thank you for your last comment. We welcome you to tour "our" beautiful temple.

Pete | 12:31 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

Re:: Anonymous 12:21, I bet you are one LDS who treats everyone with courtesy and kindness rather active or a non member-right? That is the most important part of Mormonism is how we live our lives and treat other human beings no matter who they are, right?

Been There Done That | 12:29 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

I've been through the temple and frankly thought it was just plain weird. It was NOT a spiritual experience for me. Too many oaths and covenants that were downright freaky (although I have been told they have been discontinued). If I want ritual, I will visit a Catholic church. If I want spirituality, I will meditate and pray by myself in the woods.

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Re: Anonymous | 12:21 | 12:30 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

By your own teachings Joseph Smith is now a god. So hmmm where would the allegiance lay? From many perspectives worshiping Joseph Smith would be more correct.

Pete | 12:41 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

I meant to say inactive members included. Sometimes they get pounced upon by active member who think they and their non-member friends are all a bunch of heathens.

Mickey | 12:42 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

Are masons allowed to enter LDS Temples for worship?

JJ | 12:42 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

I ocassionally look at a few comments on news articles. Those concerning the LDS Church seem to draw them most, negative and positive. What is amazing is that people have time to waste on things they don't like. Like the "full-time" texters, why not use the minutes that turn into hours to study, read something worthwhile, do service in your communities or learn to play an instrument? Anything but the continual harping and back-biting on something you are not interested in.

Temple blessings ... | 12:45 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

I look forward to traveling to Utah and visit the temple.

JJ | 12:45 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

PS: I don't know if the Angel Moroni is of fiberglass, but wouldn't it provide a pletheria of comments if it was real gold? The naysayers would really have a "cause to sponsor".

Tony | 12:45 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God. God is love. He is full of peace, kindness, joy, and happiness. Christ is the Savior of ALL mankind. "For God so loved the world that he gave his Only Begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

Adam Vance | 12:45 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

What a beautiful temple. To all the naysayers, does not any edifice which is dedicated to the Almighty, be it a Catholic Cathedral, a Jewish Synagog or a Latter-Day Temple deserve our praise? Of course it does for it raises our eyes to something bigger and mighter than us that deserves our praise. Praise to our Savior and our King!

Re:Re: still a member | 12:46 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

It took me a matter of seconds to look up the facts from the church website. A little over $1 billion in cash and value of goods donated between 1985 and 2007. USA church membership is 5-6 million. Comes out to $10/member/year.
Will you publish my comment this time? I've posted this information at least 3 times.

Families can be forever | 12:51 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

My family recently attended a temple. The temple experience is beautiful, bonding and uplifting.
A very positive family experience.

Not Worthy | 12:50 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

Draper City was to prominent and voted down a DI which would of helped countless people but immediately approved a Temple. I personally do not think they are worthy and think the church should have chosen a new location.

Get a grip! | 12:49 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

Re JJ,
Why would you think non-members and in-actrives would hang around for any other reason then just because in your own blindness, that just maybe they might just be interested? What is wrong with that? If these people are skeptical or course they aren't going to agree with everything you say. However, being NASTY with them will not bring them any closer.

Authority | 12:59 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

"There is no salvation outside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints." McConkie, Mormon Doctrine, p. 670.

"All other churches are entirely destitute of all authority from God; and any person who receives Baptism or the Lord's Supper from their hands will highly offend God; for He looks upon them as the most corrupt of all people. Both Catholics and Protestants are nothing less than the whore of Babylon." Orson Pratt, The Seer, p. 255.

Re: Authority | 1:41 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

The authority claimed by the Mormon Church is through an "Aaronic Priesthood," which cannot be valid since Jesus abolished it, as He took its place (Hebrews 7:11-19, 8:6-13); and a "Melchizedek Priesthood" which never existed as any operative "priesthood." Jesus is our only High Priest. He alone holds this permanently and no one else! (Hebrews 7:15-28, 9:11-15).

Mace | 2:16 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

Yay Mormons! They at least stand for decency when there is none in the world today! I think alot of the hate comes from people who are guilty of something and want to point the finger...again, Mormons stand for decency, common sense, and love...and that is refreshing for me, I don't see that anywhere else.

Lynda | 2:32 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

Great blessings will come to you. I'm from New Mexico, a Lamanite, a Mormon.

SS | 2:31 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

Who are the anti-Mormons and haters who post on here and why do they do it? Rather than critique and knock down Mormon doctrine (as if they know it better than actual Mormons), why don't spend more time talking about their own beliefs and try to uplift?

If you don't want to go to the temple open house or church, or hear the missionaries, no one is forcing you to do any of these.

Anyone can find fault and criticize. Why not find something you believe in and live it? I'd like to know what you are FOR, instead of what you are AGAINST.

To Alma | 2:37 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

Most learned and thinking people will see the lodgic in your post; however, the people you are posting to are mostly mormons and their cult culture is not a society of free thinkers. They like a structured religion, it gives them comfort and security. Many of them realize it is a fraternity of myths, but just the same it is what they like and want, so you will do better addressing an intelectual congess rather than waste your time here.

To: Glenn | 2:52 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

I am LDS (53 years now) and I have never worshipped, nor ever will worship Joseph Smith. I accept him as a prophet of God. To worship him would be totally against the doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormon Church). My worship is reserved 100% for God, my Heavenly Father, and his Son, Jesus Christ. Anyone who tells you that Mormons worship any Prophet, including the present day Prophet, are totally and completely wrong. Hope that helps you clarify your understanding of 'Mormons" and their belief.

The first Article of Faith in our religion states "We believe in God the Eternal Father, and in His Son Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost."

Re; Re: Authority | 2:55 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

Huh? "And he gave some apostles, prophets, etc. etc."

Did these men not hold the priesthood?

Either the Catholics have the priesthood, passed down from Christ, through Peter, through a succession of popes. Or, the Mormons have it - restored through Joseph Smith. Churches who broke off of Catholicism lost any claim to authority.

Problem is, the gap between Peter and any recognized Catholic leader cannot be bridged.

Since you, I, nor anyone posting on this board was actually there when Joseph Smith says he received the priesthood, arguing about it is worthless. Instead, study it out, research it, and pray for your own conclusion.

Anonymous | 3:44 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

Remember has it right. Gilwellbear, Twin Falls, Id

Rodent extermination | 4:03 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

I am sniffing out a few polygies on here. The stinch of it all!

Scott in Texas | 4:05 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

I am always glad to see another temple anywhere in the world. The powerful, peaceful Spirit of the Lord I feel whenever I enter a temple testifies to me that they are indeed holy places where God's work is performed. Our temple in Dallas is modest by comparison to some of the newer temples throughout the country, but the ornamentation and furnishings that differ from place to place never diminish the joy and peace I feel regardless of where I attend. To me, they are symbols of God's mercy to his children, giving us a chance to actively participate in bringing souls to Christ and giving those who believe in him a place to truly feel his presence. When my son died last year, one of the first things my wife and I did was go to the House of the Lord and pour out our souls to God for comfort and strength. He heard our prayer and has blessed us with peace and hope. The temple reminds me that my family truly is eternal even though my precious boy is no longer with us. God bless the people of Draper.

To SS 2:31 | 4:11 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

Thank you for asking, we are for the truth and for the struggle to over come fales phophest and teachings that exploite innocent people. Fales religion is a terrible thing, just remember the attackers of 9/11 were men of religion.

prophet | 4:37 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

The reason that so many LDS prophecies come to fruition is because they are SELF-FULFILLING prphecies. For instance, they may say that in the latter-days, hate against the church will grow. The church will then do something, like campaign for prop 8 for example, that CAUSES people to hate them, then go back and say "see, our prophecy was right, that's proof we're the true church!" Um, not really

Seattleview | 4:39 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

to MoJules:

I understand that you like to be by yourself in a quiet neighborhood. still, most temple sites I have seen are not overly affected b y traffic.

However, I bet you will enjoy the increased value of your home. Home values usually go up much more than other surrounding areas when temples are built.

Maybe you can trade up to a bigger home in a quieter less, religious neighborhood.

JJ | 4:39 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

I ask this in sincerity:
What good does temple work do for mankind? If you go through a temple ceremony, how does hat make the world a better place? The reason I ask is that it makes sense to me that if we are going to be judged, that we're going to be judged based on how we live our lives, not on performing rituals or belonging to a particular church.

Jeff | 5:30 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

End of days, end of days, tigers and bears to boot. Nice....

Sme | 5:41 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

"Ye shall know them by their works": "As I have loved you, love one another." I have seen the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints pay for rent or food for those of other faiths who had nothing; I saw two of its missionaries carry a wheel chair between two bicycles across miles of city streets for the disabled daughter of a family who had no way to get it; I am not surprised when I hear of my fellow members taking cool drinks out to bitter crowds protesting outside our temples or sacrificing money, time, or effort for perfect strangers. I have seen them care for the sick, comfort the dying, fight for their countries, give freely, expect no thanks or reward, and desire only to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and lift up the arms that hang down---so that we can be like our Master, Jesus the Christ. And be careful, "lest haply ye be found even to fight against God" (see Acts 5:34-39): for "with what judgement ye judge ye shall be judged, and with what measure ye mete it shall be meted unto you again."

LDS or Not | 6:06 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

Whether you are LDS or not, you can look at the pictures of this building as being beautiful. If you look at it just as a building, you can still see its beauty, kind of like the Taj Mahal in India. I'm not Hindu, but I still think the Taj Mahal is beautiful!

Just a little fact for you, when temples are built around the world, the value of the land/property in close proximity to that temple sky rockets! That land in Draper was quite cheap about 20 years ago. As soon as they announced the new temple being built, the value of that land tripled. Same thing happened in Newport Beach, Boston, and Gilbert, Arizona.

Whether from a worldly or spiritual view, you can still appreciate the beauty of a temple, whether physical or spiritual beauty.

Bill | 7:05 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

Authority: It seems funny when you say Jesus abolished the Aaronic Priesthood. In reading the Bible and especially those things about the Mosaic Law you will find that the Priesthood of Aaron was held by male members of the House of Levi. They were the ones who conducted the temple ordinances as well as baptized. Yes, baptism took place in the old Jewish Temples for the living. Thus the reason why Christ went in search of John the Baptist as he was the most righteous man holding that Priesthood.

Also, Hebrews states of the Melchezidek Priesthood that Christ was a HIGH PRIEST after the order of Melchezidek. Therefore, this is no fictional priesthood and thus why the Melchezidek Priesthood is formally known as the Priesthood of God. On the mount of transfiguration and elsewhere Christ ordained Peter, James and John to this Priesthood. Moses, Abraham, Isaac, Enoch and others held this Priesthood. In fact it is written that Abraham paid tithes to Melchezidek. Fictional Priesthood, I don't think so. If the Book of Mormon is true, which I believe it is, then Joseph Smith is a prophet and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is true.

Re: To SS 2:31 | 7:32 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

If you are against false religion, that's fine. But don't waste your time bashing the LDS church, then. It's not a false religion, nor does it have false prophets.

But I do agree with you, 9/11 was an example of fanaticism and the blind following of either false teachings and/or misinterpretation of teachings.

Bashing the LDS religion will not gain you a single convert. Rather, why not look into it and see if there is truth there. Don't take it from a high paid evangelist with a mega church who markets his hate-filled books and CD's. To him, the church is just a low overhead competitor. To him, if the church is true, he's out of a pretty cushy job with followers who will do whatever he tells them to do.

Dear MoJules, | 7:40 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

I am sorry that you will be impacted by traffic - hopefully after the open house it will calm down! Even the traffic by one of the busiest temples (Provo) is never more than a trickle at a time -- I've never seen a "rush hour."
May you be blessed with peace despite (or maybe it's because of) your location!

Kay J. | 8:02 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

It amazes me on how much Narcissism there is within the LDS church. If you don't understand the word (NARCISSISTIC) which many of you probably have no clue to what the word means, then I would suggest to each of you to go look it up.

I have visited some of the previous Temple with some of my inactive Mormon friends and I thought they were very nice but to expensive. i am a non member and always will be.

Anthonoia Beauchamp | 9:26 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

I read on the LDS Church website in a Conference Report that the President and the Apostles of the LDS Church are "prophets, seers, and revelators."

Can someone please show me their prophecies? Have any of their prophecies come true? Can someone show me where they have seen hidden things and revealed secrets that nobody could know without God's help?

If they don't do these things, why do they call themselves prophets, seers, and revelators?

To: SS 7;32 | 9:30 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

Is it not funny in a strange way that that is what they all say.

Anonymous | 9:36 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

If temples are so important to the true Church of Jesus Christ, why didn't Jesus build temples? If the Mormon church is the Restored Church of Jesus Christ, why have they restored things that Jesus never taught and never did?

Anonymous | 9:38 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

To Bill,

Where are you reading all that fiction? Dude, you have been fooled into believing in a whole fairy world that never existed!

Humbling | 10:03 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

What a great day to be alive in the Salt Lake City area. Come one, come all. Come see a house of the Lord. Feel the light. Enjoy the peace. See what all the fuss is about. This is really a special day. Make it your special day.

Of course not all are open minded enough and will not take this rare opportunity, but those who do and will come with a humble heart will enjoy it. I can promise you that. I can't wait. I love these places. I have never felt peace in New York City as I have in the LDS Temple there. You can feel it too right here in SLC. Truly magnificent. The choice is yours. You owe yourself this experience. Come. No one is compelled, but all are invited. Please come. "Peace be unto you."

Check out the video | 10:21 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

When the Savior Jesus Christ walked the earth it was written that two disciples followed him:

"Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou?
He saith unto them, Come and see. " John 1:18-19

Don't miss this awesome opportunity to "come and see" for yourself. You owe yourself that much. There are still a few tickets left. Peace!

John 1: 38-39 | 10:24 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

Actually John 1:38-39 is the scripture you meant.

Re: Kay J | 11:40 p.m. Jan. 10, 2009

Yes, Kay, most LDS know what narcissistic means.

I think your point is the temples are nice, but too costly. I suppose that's debatable. Many say, "save the money and give it to the poor." Then what? Even Jesus said, "the poor ye will always have with you." As you probably know, money is not the cure for poverty. We do our best to help people both temporally and spiritually. I think Mormons get a bad rap in Utah because they are the majority. Out here in "the rest" of the USA, we're treated well and respected. My kids are about the only LDS kids in their schools. They have wonderful friends - we respect them, they respect us.

You say you will never be a member of the Church. Many have said the same thing, then one day joined. The invitation is always there.

Re: 11:40 | 12:23 a.m. Jan. 11, 2009

U said: You say you will never be a member of the Church. Many have said the same thing, then one day joined. The invitation is always there.

Dear John,
You are dreaming. And yes, too costly indeed.

Wake UP UTA | 1:05 a.m. Jan. 11, 2009

The only way I will get to the Draper temple is if there is a bus going there. I know that there are many others who are also thinking the same thing.

Re: Anonymous | 9:36 p.m | 1:22 a.m. Jan. 11, 2009

"If temples are so important to the true Church of Jesus Christ, why didn't Jesus build temples? If the Mormon church is the Restored Church of Jesus Christ, why have they restored things that Jesus never taught and never did?"

Actually, it is written in the Bible and Book of Mormon that Jesus taught in the Temples. At the age of 12, Jesus was found at the temple, away from his parents, discussing doctrine and answering questions of the priests. In the Book of Mormon, Jesus made his first appearance to the American continent at the Temple in the land Bountiful.

Jesus was very much a proponent of Temples. Another name for a temple is "The House of the Lord". Each temple has this inscription upon it. Soloman built a temple, Jesus taught in Temples and declared them as being holy.

This new temple in Draper truly is the House of the Lord. You can see for yourself, or you can be stubborn, and make assumptions and judgments without pure knowledge, also known as ignorant assumptions. But, you have your free will to choose.

Anonymous | 7:37 a.m. Jan. 11, 2009

To 9:36 p.m commentor,

teaching in a Jewish temple is not the same thing as building temples. Jesus did not organize his 12 apostles and direct them to build ANY buildings, whether synagogues or temples or whatever. That doesn't fit with the Mormon claim. Mormons claim Joseph Smith restored Jesus' original true church. But there is no record of Jesus requiring tithing, raising money for building church buildings and temples, or any of the stuff Mormons do.

My question still stands unanswered. If temples are so essential to "true" Christianity, why don't we see evidence of that in Jesus' life and ministry?

Hateless | 8:45 a.m. Jan. 11, 2009

Why all the hate?

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