Hey Mormons: Why are there so many satanic and occultic symbols on the Salt Lake temple?

Question

When I went through the Salt Lake Temple on my buddys temple recommend I saw all kinds of occultic and Masonic symbols. Lots of inverted pentagrams which are sacred in witchcraft, not to mention the all seeing eye and a few others that may have other meanings. The inverted Pentagrams were also clearly visible from the outside of the building as well. Any Satanist knows exactly what they mean, I am just wondering what your church teaches you that they mean.

"Oh Lord we thank thee for a prophet......"

Answer 1

Joe Smith was into witchcraft. he "found" the golden plates while divining for water and used magic crystals (seer stones) to translate it. I think Moroni is the demon disguised as an angel of light that the Bible mentions.

There are a few satanic and idolatrous symbols on the temples.
1. The inverted five point star on the Salt Lake Temple, the Logan temple and the Nauvoo temple

2. The Sun symbol of Baal is also on the Salt Lake City, Nauvoo and other temples.

3. Moonstone symbols of the witch goddess Dana (Artemis),
that used in black magic on the SLC temple and at Nauvoo.

You can see pictures of they symbols on the temples at the link I have posted.

Answer 2

Some people think that the upside-down five pointed star that is found on the Salt Lake Temple is an "occult" symbol, but it is in fact a Christian symbol that has fallen out of favor. The downward pointing ray represents revelation from God. Other symbols are the sun, moon, and stars, representing God's works. The Big Dipper is shown, as it points to the polar star. It is a reminder to stay on course, and seek after those things which matter most.

Answer 3

I don't think you are telling the truth. I am from Salt Lake City and I am Mormon and been through the Temple many times. There are not "all kinds of occult symbols." There are religious symbols that have ancient origins, some of which are also used in Masonry. That doesn't mean that they are evil.
The pentagram, or five-pointed star, is a very ancient symbol employed by many cultures. It generally represented Venus, the Morning Star. It was widely used by the early Christians to symbolize the five senses, the five wounds of Christ, and the fact that Jesus called himself the "Morning Star" (see Revelation 22:16). Constantine's seal had the letters XR (Christ is King) on one side, and a pentagram on the other side, which also represented Christ. Many old European cathedrals are decorated with inverted pentagrams.
The pentagram as a Christian symbol became a sign used to ward off witches and demons. Over time, some began to associate it with the occult figures it had been used against. In 1897, a defrocked Catholic priest compared the inverted pentagram to a goat's head, which was a popular symbol for the devil. The inverted pentagram has gained evil associations that were not a part of its original symbolism. The inverted pentagram has been used for many official US government purposes, including the American Flag (Great Star flag), military uniforms, and the Medal of Honor.
For early Mormons, using the pentagram in their architecture (and I only remember seeing this on the outside of the building) is a symbol of Christ and God's communication with the Earth.
Other symbols have similar history. The "all-seeing eye" is a symbol of God's omniscience. If it is an occult symbol, then burn all your dollar bills.
For a good summary of what the symbols are and what the mean, see:
http://www.fairlds.org/pubs/Stars.pdf
http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/saltlake/

And it's "We thank the, O God, for a prophet..."

Answer 4

Technically speaking, the upside down pentagram is only a recent symbol for satanics.(even a word? lol)

Its been used in a bunch of different religions/mystery cults over the ages. Today, though, wiccans also use the upside down pentagram.....but it doesn't always matter to wiccans if the the pentagram is upside down or rightside up.

But considering how some christian view occult as being bad, I am sort of surprised that it would be on temples.

Here's an idea.....if you have any mormon friends who are allowed in the temple....ask them what oaths and covenants they took. And ask seriously, don't be a smart a** about it. lol

But then again, christianity did take a lot of it superstitions from pagan(occult) religions to be with.....so I suppose it shouldn't surprise me too much.

Answer 5

The basis for the inclusion of such symbols is that they were once included on the Temple of Solomon. In keeping with that, they carry it over to the modern temples. The satanic meaning to those symbols was assigned by backwater moronic priests in both the dark ages and further in the Protestant reformation, millennia after Solomon had used them for good. Solomon's temple and the LDS temples also had baptisteries mounted on the backs of 12 oxen. Are you going to call that satanic as well? I am no longer Mormon but I do believe them to be genuinely good people just trying to do what they think is right. If you are going to criticize, get an education first so the criticism is constructive instead of nonsense like this.

Update: Joseph Smith may have been a mason but you don't reach 33rd degree at the age of 14. That is where his first documented "visions" occurred. Most likely puberty induced schizophrenia.

Update 2: Wow, people will believe anything. I am going to reveal the "secrets" of the temple ceremonies, rites I underwent many times myself. You ready? Listen up because I will only say this once. In the Endowment members make covenants to obey the laws of God, remain chaste (only have sex within the bonds of marriage), and lead clean lives. There is much pomp and circumstance about it but nothing any weirder than most protestant faiths. The Sealing (or marriage) rite is like most other weddings. You kneel at an alter and a prayer is said, not unlike most protestant prayers, with the exception that instead of "Till death do you part" it says, "for time and all eternity." There is one other rite performed called the initiatory where the person is anointed with water and oil and proclaimed a king or queen in Zion. Other than that they perform baptism by proxy for relatives who passed on without the rite of baptism. Nothing spooky, creepy, or satanic. It is kept secret because Mormons hold it sacred, not because they worsip satan.

Answer 6

I doubt seriously that you went thru any temple.

Edit: Joe D, he said he was IN the temple. Therefore, he should KNOW. But he doesn't, so, I don't think he was anywhere near a temple.

Plus, Joseph Smith DID join the Masons a couple of years before he was killed, but he only made the first three degrees. Whoever said it was right, in a way, it takes YEARS to make THIRTY third degree mason! Most masons NEVER make it that far!

Answer 7

Some of the symbols Jews use and was used in Mid America and Egypt

Answer 8

The pentacle isn't santanic or wiccian. The pentacle is the symbol of the earths elements...inverted it means different things in different religions....some mean different degrees of knowledge...Most uneducated peeps think it is Satanism...but..and here is the *** kicker...how can someone, who doesn't believe in Christianity worship your Satan....Christians are the ones who believe in Satan, Hell and Sins...one can not fear something they do not beleive in....As far as the in breeding poly marriage mineded mormons....they think it is the highest symbol that reperesrnts Lucifer, The true god of the Church of Lather day saints....Go FIGURE....OXY-MORON!!!

Answer 9

I doubt you went through the temple on your buddies recommend...

Answer 10

Really I didn't know that? Christian religion is so full of pagan customs and traditions that it might as well be witch craft.
From the sex worshipping Easter egg cermonies and Santa Clause and sun worship and on and on. No wonder no one goes to church anymore how can you take them seriously.
It is like a search for the great pumpkin Charlie Brown.