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There's actually quite a bit that can be discussed outside the temple. It's not like there's anything particularly earth-shattering about the story of Adam and Eve, or covenants of obedience, sacrifice, chastity, etc. What we covenant not to reveal are tokens and signs.
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03-12-2009, 07:41 PM
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The point is that there is a lot of grey area. Can you talk about them abstractly? Can you talk about the covenants, specifically? Can you talk about the covenants, that were previously required? Can you talk about the dress/costume? etc, etc. |
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I have no problem discussing the covenants with anyone. I tend not to discuss temple clothing because it only makes sense in the context of the ceremony, so someone who hasn't participated won't get it. But I suppose you could tell them, for all the good it would do.
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03-12-2009, 08:09 PM
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I think most people who watch it are going to yawn. However I suspect there are going to be some super-pissed Masons!
That's not a joke either. Imagine if a new religion started up by ex-Mormons used the temple ceremony and changed it up a bit for their own purposes. Any publicity is good publicity. Every conversation that is brought up about this from your friends should end with you inviting them to a church meeting. |
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