2007-10-08 08:18:02 · 11 answers · asked by Meat Bot 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
A gospel symbol can be an object, event, action, or teaching that represents a spiritual truth. The bread and water of the sacrament, for example, represent the body and blood of Jesus Christ.
Symbolism as a mode of teaching is as ancient as Adam, (sacrifice). Just as Adam needed help in understanding the symbolism of sacrifice, we may need some guidance in understanding the “ancient and rich” method the Lord uses to teach us the highest priesthood ordinances of the gospel.
It is a reminder of the sacred covenants made with the Lord in His holy house, a protective covering for the body, and a symbol of the modesty of dress and living that should characterize the lives of all the humble followers of Christ.
The ordinances of the temple in so far as then necessary, were given, no doubt, in those early days, and, very naturally, corruptions of them have been handed down the ages.
2007-10-08 08:30:25 · answer #1 · answered by phrog 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Who says they are Masonic? Those symbols have been around since Adam and Eve. Ever think maybe the Masons stole them from us???
The gospel is rich with symbolism and that is even how Christ taught, through parables...
And like someone else said - I want magic underwear! Maybe the magic just hasn't kicked in yet...I'm still waiting for that.
2007-10-10 07:20:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Joseph Smith borrowed from many sources to cludge his new religion together. By studying what was going on in his area you can predict what he was going to do. There was a huge anti Catholic sentiment in the mid 1820s, and he included many passages in the beginning of the Book of Mormon describing them as the 'abominable whore' - language borrowed straight from a local newspaper. There were groups like Oneida and Cochranites in New York then that practiced spiritual wifery and communism - hence polygamy and the United Order. The list is long. Smith was a smart man who experimented with other people's concepts regularly.
2016-05-19 00:51:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They look LIKE Masonic symbols, but they're different. What's on YOUR underwear- Mickey Mouse?
2007-10-10 11:36:51 · answer #4 · answered by Eric S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you care so much about our UNDERWEAR??
Symbols mean what the person using them says they mean.
Someone talked about "satanic" symbols on our temple. It was brought to my attention that these symbols were not considered "satanic" until the 1850's or '60's, so the ones on teh Nauvoo temple were NOT satanic, and I doubt seriously that, even if he kewjjjjthat Brigham Young knew nothing about anything about SATANIC symbols.
I could say that the Christians who put crosses up in their buildings are worshipping torture and death, especially the torturous death of JEsus Christ. Since they concentrate only on His death, they must hate him. Especially since they seem to worship the Bible, more than they worship God.
I wonder if something like that makes non-LDS Christians mad?
2007-10-09 21:26:33 · answer #5 · answered by mormon_4_jesus 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The endowment tells us what these symbols mean. From your previous questions, I imagine that you have read transcripts of it. I won't quote, but the compass symbolizes our travel through life on a correct path and serves as a reminder to stay on that path. The square represents all truth which comes from God.
2007-10-08 08:26:24 · answer #6 · answered by Senator John McClain 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You forgot Satanic symbols on their Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah.
2007-10-08 08:21:17 · answer #7 · answered by zero_or_die77 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think they are just prayed over to keep demons out of their pants. But then I wonder if they do have symbolism on them too.
2007-10-08 08:20:21 · answer #8 · answered by t a m i l 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They must be under cover Masonic.
2007-10-08 09:15:22 · answer #9 · answered by nad32h 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I want magic underwear!
2007-10-08 08:21:22 · answer #10 · answered by bobthevicious 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋