Category Archives: Mormon Temple

Mormon Temples are Sacred

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

If this had been the full extent of the Deseret News headline, I would have agreed. Mormons hold their temples (and what goes on inside) to be sacred. That is, “regarded with the same respect and reverence accorded holy things; … Continue reading →

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Mormons Still Baptizing Deceased Holocaust Victims

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

This should come as no surprise. Researcher Helen Radkey has recently discovered records in the Mormon Church’s genealogical database indicating that proxy baptisms for deceased holocaust victims continues, despite promises—and even formal agreements—consented to by the LDS Church. The latest … Continue reading →

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Promises Mormons Make

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

On January 22 (2012) on Fox News Sunday Mormon presidential candidate Mitt Romney answered a question from Chris Wallace regarding Mr. Romney’s generous financial gifts (tithing) to the Mormon Church. Mr. Romney said, “This is a country that believes in the Bible, … Continue reading →

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Pushing the temple (and tithing) on the people

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Eric Johnson

In the last General Conference held in April 2011, three leaders of the LDS Church made a concerted effort to reiterate the importance of the temple. Saying that three new LDS temples were announced at the conference and 26 others … Continue reading →

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Sacred Mormon Garments Work Like a Charm

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

Comedienne Joy Behar recently interviewed Donny & Marie Osmond. They talked very briefly about many subjects, which resulted in virtually nothing being said about anything, with one minor exception. When the questions turned to Mormonism, and specifically to what Ms. … Continue reading →

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Worthy or Unworthy

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Sharon Lindbloom

A few months ago, folks here at Mormon Coffee were discussing LDS temple weddings and the difficulties that can arise when the bride and/or groom come from part-member families. Non-Mormons, as well as Mormons who do not possess temple recommends, … Continue reading →

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To Baptize for the Dead…or not?

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Eric Johnson

It’s a saga that’s 16 years in the making, with the story line that goes something like this: The Jewish community is up in arms because they find out the Mormons are being baptized in proxy for deceased Holocaust victims, … Continue reading →

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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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