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Rhett Bailey | 11:21 a.m. Dec. 13, 2008

Mi Peru. This makes me so excited. Peruvians are such faithful, humble, down to earth, grateful people and they deserve this. I served my mission in Peru, people sacrificed so much to go to the temple once a year. Im so happy for the members down there.

I'm.... | 11:40 a.m. Dec. 13, 2008

happy for the Saints in Peru...

Mi mie | 12:04 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

Peruvians are real people

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Go Utes!!! | 1:04 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

It boggles my mind that this church feels the need to build a temple everywhere they go and convert everybody on this planet.

Chad W. | 1:16 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

I served my mission in Peru as well. I honestly didn't think there would be any other place in the country that had enough members and created a "demand" so to speak for another temple. I am so happy to hear this though. They had recently anounced they wer going to enlarge the Lima temple when I left Peru a few years ago. This is great. There are like 50 steaks in Lima and surrounding areas, but no other city was really big enough for a temple i thought. Im glad i was wrong and the CHurch leaders obviousl know more than I do.

Observer | 1:18 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

Perhaps temple building could be foregone for the time being and low-cost housing built instead in this time of need. How about donating that money instead to families like the young one featured today going to college, just lost their job and had to move into a SLC shelter? That would truly be God's work...humbly helping all in need who are "faithful, humble, down to earth" trying to make their way. These are extraordinary times requiring extraordinary solutions not more temples.

What a waste | 1:21 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

What if the Mormons built a hospital there, or funded immunizations or health programs for the wonderful people of Peru? instead of a lavish palace to baptize dead people? Think about it.

Dear Observer | 1:36 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

I think you should change your name to "Talker" because you don't really know what you are talking about. Maybe that wasn't nice of me to say so how about, "Extremely Casual Observer". No offense, but you really don't know.

Re: Observer | 1:39 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

I think you nailed that one right on the head. Helping people who are in need is a much more pressing issue than building a temple.

Get a grip | 1:45 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

RE; What a waste...They do those things too. Why do you even care? Congratulations to the People of Peru. You will be greatly blessed to have a temple in your midst!

Blah-Blah-Blah | 1:49 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

I'm sure "Observer" and "What a waste" are the firt to open their wallets (and give of their time) to do exaclty what they suggest! It certainly is a hallmark of liberalism to tell other people how they should live or what they should do. I am grateful for inspired leaders who have an eternal perspective and look after not only the physical well being of others but the eternal well being as well. God bless the people of Peru who will be lifted and blessed by have a House of the Lord and its accompanying Spirit.

Re: Waste | 1:53 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

Mormon theology looks at the larger picture. Contrary to what Mr. "Go Utes" thinks, temples have little to do with direct conversion. Rather, they are for eternal purposes and the work done in temples is ultimately much more valuable than our limited time on Earth. It would be a "waste" to not take into account the larger, eternal view.

Shameful | 2:02 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

Who cares about people who can build MONUMENTS unto themselves, as to impress the world. It's starting to look mighty greedy.

Benjamin | 2:12 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

Truly exciting news for the Saints in Peru! It will be a great asset for them and for their entire country. Also a great sign of the vitality of the work of the Lord! It just keeps growing and growing..

Devin | 2:15 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

It is true that there are needy people everywhere, which is why the Church has a welfare program. Faithful Latter-day Saints give generously to help feed and shelter members and non-members who live in their geographic area, as well as abroad. Indeed, if everyone (not just Latter-day Saints) were as generous as the leaders of the Church urge us to be, we could help alleviate a lot of suffering. It is highly presumptuous for those who have commented here to tell the Church how its money would be best spent. Further, those commenting are ignoring the vast welfare and humanitarian efforts of the Church. If you feel strongly about poverty, use your influence for good, not to criticize institutions that are on your side.

Cindy | 2:15 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

Observer and waste: I think both can be done. What happens inside of temples "elevates" people spiritually and actually helps motivate them to do better physically, socially, and even financially. The Church has a perpetual education fund, funds immunizations in Africa (I really don't know where else). A lot of Churches do a lot of good - they just don't publish it - that would be like...bragging.

Anonymous | 2:18 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

Some of the persons commenting obviously do not know the significants these temples play in members lives. There are some good alternative suggestions that the church could use their money for, but to members of the church (rich, poor, sick, healthy) temples work is far more important than anything else.

Ignoramouses | 2:21 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

If you people only realized how much welfare the Church does fund, you'd be sewing your mouths shut for the rest of your lives.

You don't understand the purposes of the temples built, so don't pretend to know better. The Church is concerned with the eternal welfare of humanity. There is no more important project that could be done.

Who knows? | 2:29 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

Hostile verses hostile on here. Both sides are hostile. a lot of grumpy people out there. Although many are suffering and going without with the economy crisis going on. So maybe we will all end up in the street while some have nice cozy buildings to go to. Perhaps someday they will make good bomb shelters.

Dear Blah-Blah-Blah | 2:31 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

I think you may be wrong in classifying "Observer" or others as "liberal." That is a political orientation and it might be more of a case of not understanding which isn't unique to any political group. Eternal perspective is also not a political viewpoint but a spiritual one. I beg of you and others not to cast this in a political light.

Re: Get a grip | 2:32 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

And they wouldn't be blessed if they didn't have a "temple in their midst" right? Please, enlighten me. What would happen to Peruvians if there wasn't a temple built? For that matter, what would happen to the world if there were no temples? Would we all die? Or be plagued with viruses and epidemics? What would happen if this "awesome" church didn't exist?

Go Utes!!! | 2:42 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

So please remind me again? What good is done in temples? Baptism of Holocaust survivors who specifically asked the church not to baptize them? Are you immunizing people in your temples? Giving them food and shelter? I have worked around the world helping people in need for organizations that get things done. For example giving clean water to people who don't have it, vaccinating babies and their mothers, and distributing much needed medicines to people in countries who have been long forgotten. And needless to say, I have never seen the LDS church involved in the places that I have been. Oh, besides sending missionaries and building temples that is.

why oh why | 2:51 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

Why are Mormons such angry people? Others question their motives and the Mormons spew vitriol and hate? It takes effort to be happy. . . Maybe the Mormons should look themselves in the mirror and ask how they can start on a path to a happier existence. . .

Re: Observer & Waste | 2:52 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

The irony of your comments is that the LDS Church does do exactly what you both mentioned -- provide support to people in need of medical and physical assistance all over the world. Providing the necessities of life for others is a hallmark of the Church's Welfare Department. I completely agree that food, clothing, and shelter will always be the most important things a person needs.

Willy | 3:03 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

To Get a grip

Temple are built because they add class to a very scummy world. It's where the chosen meet. In the end you will see a blessed people rise to the top where others will waller in their misery.

bowler | 3:09 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

Elder Bailey, good man... well i am truely excited for peru as well i know so many members in peru want a temple closer that is their one wish. congrats to this wonderful place in peru.

David Wakefield | 3:33 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

It is always a wonderful anouncement when a new temple is announced. Up here in Fairbanks, Alaska we would love to have a smaller temple so that we could attend the house of the Lord more often, and not have to travel 8 hours in sometimes nasty weather.
For those who don't understand the sacred significance of having a temple in the midst of the people, I don't blame any of you for that ignorance.
We should all do more to help those in need. And honestly buiding temples help in the spiritual ways. Those who attend are more likely to devote more of their time, talents, and means to assisting those in need in both temporal and spiritual ways.
It is a plus and a blessing for everyone, members or not.
God bless the Peruvians. And God bless all of us to draw closer to the Lord during these perilous times.
And in our posts let us focus on the positive, speaking to those not of our faith.

To fellow LDS members: | 3:41 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

We can't expect other people and even many LDS members to understand why temples are so important. Reading Temple and Cosmos, by Nibley, especially the first chapter, explains why we need temples, especially in times of upheaval and turmoil.

We need to ignore the anger of those who don't understand. How much sense would other cultures have seen in the building of the Tabernacle in the Wilderness by Moses and Israel? They were in a difficult situation and it seems like other priorities should have prevailed. Yet that Tabernacle blessed the lives of the Israelites spiritually and also brought protection and stability to help calm a troubled time. To explain the details of how that happens here would be casting pearls, which means, it would neither be appreciated by antagonists, nor would they seek understanding. If intelligent men like the pharisees could denigrate the Lord, think what an easy target we make so maybe we should only discuss these things with people who are open to it.

yahoo | 4:11 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

That's great news! Temples bless the people and the land! Go Peru!

Cathy | 4:13 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

This is marvelous. Another temple!!! I never dreamed that I would live to see so many temples on earth. We are so blessed to be living in this day. Temples bless us and help us get through our trials and periless times. May we all live to see many many more built in our time.

BobP | 4:13 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

Give a man a fish and hou feed him for a day. Teach him to fish and you feed him for life.

The temply has a different purpose. That is to raise those who enter and make covenants there to a higher level. Since the LDS church through the temples provides ordinances for eternal salvation and whether some like to hear this or not, is the only church aurthorized by God to do those ordinances; a temple in their midst is necessary.

This life is not the only one.

To those who don't share our belief in that regard I give my sympathy but not much else.

Anonymous | 4:32 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

Oh, brother!

That's great news | 4:38 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

What a great Christmas present!

To: Go Utes!! | 4:41 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

Please do.

negative comments | 5:06 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

You guys that make negative coments show you don't understand. You come across as silly and petty.
It will likey take the next life to show you the importance of the temples. Looks like you have no ability in this life to comprehend

Ernest T. Bass | 5:09 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

Those Peruvians have no idea what rich blessings they have in store!

Why I never... | 5:10 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

A blog filled with a bunch of arrogant grumps!

Anonymous | 5:47 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

SOY SUD DE PERU Y ME ALEGRA EN GRAN MANERA PODER SABER QUE TENDREMOS OTRO TEMPLO AQUI EN PERU!!!!!!!!
NO SABEN LA FGRAN FELICIDAD QUE SIENTO AL SABER QUE AUN SOMOS MERECEDORES DE LAS BENDICIONES DE NUESTRO SEï¿½OR ,QUE EL SEï¿½OR SIGA BEDNCIENDO LAS VIDAS DE MUCHIS SANTOS AQUI EN PERU!!!!!!!!!!!

John Pack Lambert | 6:28 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

I is sad how hostile some people are to good.
The fact of the matter is that building the temple creates more jobs for people in the area. With a poverty rate above 50% the citizens of La Libertad region where Trujillo is will probably be extatic over the thought that a legitimate building project is happening that will create jobs.

Stuart Clark | 6:35 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

An exciting time for the Peruvian people. I used to travel through their mountains amongst their poor. This will enrich their lives, lift them up so they can lift themselves and others. The temple builds their roots to be strong and their foundation to be solid in life. We need more temples in the world.

Cats | 6:39 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

To To fellow LDS Members: You are right. We are casting our pearls before swine to even try to explain these things to many of the bloggers here.

To GO UTES: I always think it is so sad when someone lives his/her life on a level that makes it impossible for him/her to understand anything higher.

Of course, I realize that many of these comments come from people who have left the Church and are spending all their time trying to justify what they have done. It must really wear them out. If it turns out the Church is true after all, they have made a terrible mistake. So, they have to work overtime trying to convince themselves and others that it's not.

It's very sad. I feel really sorry for you.

SDH | 6:51 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

Pay no attention to the Ute. They by comparison are mostly negative in their own existence..

Go Utes!!! | 7:09 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

To Cats: I feel really sorry for you! I do understand higher things. Just not the way you do. And I think, as an American, I'm entitled to that.
To SDH: 48-24...quest for perfection???

Go Utes!!! | 7:21 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

And for some really odd reason, I don't like being referred to as swine. I haven't insulted anybody in my remarks. How Christian of you.

John Pack Lambert | 7:39 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

To Cats,
Casting our pearls before swine is the best phrase I can think of on this issue.
There are other things that I have wished to say, but I do not want to have the things I hold sacred mocked and reviled any extra because I opened my mouth to people who I knew where just waiting to find fault with my remarks.

John Pack Lambert | 7:46 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

To the 7:09 and 7:21 commentator,
You have insulted thousands of people with you remarks who value being able to go to the house of the Lord more than you ever have.
I am going to go write a story of caring and compassion for my nephew so that he will know to find joy in the blessings of the Lord unto the children of men.

Amazing! | 7:53 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

The blessings that this temple will bring will bless the lives of THOUSANDS of people in that area! I am SOOO happy for them and grateful to the Lord for his goodness and mercy towards us!

Me | 7:57 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

I'm happy for the saints in Peru, and sad for the ignorance of many of the people commenting on this article.

Anonymous | 8:03 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

Let's all pray that the Church will provide the wonderful LDS converts in Peru with an opportunity to donate the gold dental work, as President Faust did in Brazil.

I just love President Faust's story about the need to sacrifice for temple building. He told how members in Argentina found ways to donate during the construction of the Sï¿½o Paulo Brazil Temple. They gave the gold from their dental work to help pay for the temple. He said that he even purchased some of the gold fillings for more than the market price.

That's such a moving story.

Peace on earth | 8:20 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008

Prophecy is being fulfilled.

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