...in favor of forehead annointing?
2007-03-14 04:08:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I know it's not completely naked, but wearing an open-sided towel with a hole in it over your head is pretty dang naked to me.
2007-03-14 04:12:48 · update #1
What myth? You used to apply oil to people's bodies while they were wearing nothing more than towels over their heads. That's not a myth. It's been verified by numerous ex-mormons.
2007-03-14 04:15:46 · update #2
Beta Fishy: So why did you stop the bodily annointing? I'm really curious.
2007-03-14 04:16:37 · update #3
I'm not sure the Church has actually come out with a formal explanation, but for members I don't think it would be necessary, because they know the things that take place in the temple are highly symbolic and the meaning of something can remain static even with slight changes to the symbol.
I would think that the annointing was probably shortened for the sake of time and for the ease. There may also have been those that were uncomfortable. The bottom line is that the meaning and result is what matters. Rather than getting lost in the forest it's the big picture that matters.
2007-03-15 05:44:29 · answer #1 · answered by straightup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this would properly be a evaluate their Temple ceremony. The "open-sided ponchos" are referred to as shields. The "others word oil to their bare physique" are anointing the physique for this is appropriate use unto God. I see no longer something incorrect with serving each others in this form. that's accomplished in a quiet, respectful, way there is no longer something completed there that must be referred to as improper.. any individual who has been around for a at the same time as knows that Mormonism and that i do no longer see eye to eye. yet the place there is no actual reason to spectacular incorrect or element out that their leaders are maximum appropriate them removed from Christ and not in the direction of Him then i can help their movements that would relatively be faith promoting.. Jim
2016-11-25 19:33:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been a lifelong member. Ordinances were never preformed as you say. Your sources seemed to be jaded or a bit biased.
2007-03-15 04:08:47 · answer #3 · answered by Kerry 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only one who can truly answer that is the Lord. When something is changed or revelation given, it comes directly from Jesus Christ...so ask Him yourself, He is the only one who knows "why". We believe that "whether by my voice (Christ) or by the voice of my servants (prophets) it is the same."
2007-03-15 07:47:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure why they did way with that. I think it would be more comfortable now, since you are covered completely.
2007-03-14 09:40:47 · answer #5 · answered by MistyAnn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being an active, temple attending, member of the LDS church, why would I throw my pearls before swine?
Psalm 115:6 "They have ears, but they hear not..."
2007-03-14 04:20:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Your very question indicates the ignorance to which you profess and the spreading of myths about the Mormon Church.
2007-03-14 04:13:51 · answer #7 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Still at it, eh?
Whatever floats your boat, I guess... lol
2007-03-14 04:13:49 · answer #8 · answered by Open Heart Searchery 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋