Category Archives: Mormon Temple

Bells of Hell

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Sharon Lindbloom

In the LDS book Temple Worship Simplified by Terrance Drake it says, “It would be an oversight to discuss effective ways to increase temple activity and not offer this word of warning: with every effort to build temples or to … Continue reading →

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Everyone Needs LDS Temple Ordinances

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Sharon Lindbloom

Researcher Helen Radkey has discovered what she believes to be records for proxy temple ordinances performed on behalf of Mary (Jesus’ mother), Jesus Christ, and Mary Magdalene. Ms. Radkey writes, “’Mary Mother of Jesus,’ the spouse of ‘Joseph’ ‘of the … Continue reading →

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Awake or Asleep, It’s All the Same

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Sharon Lindbloom

In his 2009 book, Temple Worship Simplified, author Terrance Drake devotes a chapter to the question, “Should you come to the temple if you find it difficult to stay awake and focus on the ordinance?” After assuring his readers that … Continue reading →

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Brainwashing – Exhibit A

Posted on May 13, 2010 by setfree

Brainwashing: “…any method of controlled systematic indoctrination, esp. one based on repetition or confusion…” The following Topical Guide entry brings together for us the “scriptures most often used in [LDS] gospel classes and study” on the topic of Geneology and … Continue reading →

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The Primary Purpose of LDS Temples

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Sharon Lindbloom

It has been said that the purpose of LDS temples is to make men into Gods. Many Mormons dispute this, complaining about the insensitive way this sacred information is presented. Whether such a statement seems sensationalized or not, the question … Continue reading →

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Buying Blessings?

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Sharon Lindbloom

A thought-provoking article was published last week on OpEdNews.com. Bringing Sense To Tax Exemption: A Coming Mormon Dilemma was written by Douglas Wallace, a former Mormon who served his mission in the United Kingdom as “Mission Architect.” As Mission Architect, … Continue reading →

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Reinstating Polygamists By Proxy

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Sharon Lindbloom

The July 2009 issue of A Shield & Refuge Ministry Newsletter mentioned an interesting facet of LDS temple ordinances — that of proxy work done on behalf of excommunicated fundamentalist polygamists. On June 2nd (2009) the Salt Lake Tribune ran … Continue reading →

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A Simple Question about Temple-Worship

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Aaron Shafovaloff

The year is 2050, and Jesus has not yet returned. Things have radically changed. Muslim buildings have been completely removed from Palestine, the Jews have rebuilt a temple in Jerusalem, and the Mormons have built a temple of their own … Continue reading →

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Lightning Strikes Oquirrh Mountain Temple

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Aaron Shafovaloff

Video Courtesy of KSL.com The Curse of Cain returns?

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“Saving Ordinance” Demoted to “Symbolic Gesture”?

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Sharon Lindbloom

You’ve probably heard about the current flap over the apparently unauthorized LDS proxy baptism of President Barak Obama’s deceased mother. People are offended on both sides of the issue. We’ve discussed this topic here on Mormon Coffee a couple of … Continue reading →

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