In Mormonism, men and women have the potential of becoming gods. President Lorenzo Snow said, "As god once was, man is. As God is, man may become." In order to reach this exalted state of godhood, a person must first become a good Mormon, pay a full ten percent tithe to the Mormon church, follow various laws and ordinances of the church, and be found worthy. At this point, they receive a temple recommend whereupon, the Mormon is allowed to enter their sacred temples in order to go through set of secret rituals: baptism for the dead, celestial marriage, and various oaths of secrecy and commitment. Additionally, four secret handshakes are taught so the believing Mormon, upon entering the third level of Mormon heaven, can shake hands with god in a certain pattern. This celestial ritual is for the purpose of permitting entrance into the highest level of heaven.3 For those who achieve this highest of heavens, exaltation to godhood awaits them.
Don't preach to me! Just askin!
2007-10-09 17:58:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
First- where is the question? It doesn't sound like you are asking- but more telling. But i will give you credit, you got a decent percentage of it right. You at least sound decently informed unlike others that throw out random twisted truths to siut their own needs. There is a little more than the cut and dry comment made. A lot of other things that when understood make this seem much less ritualistic. But for the most part yes. The temple is a wonderful place. Where we learn further about our Heavenly Father and His plan for us. It is a place like no other on this earth. When in there you can feel the spirit so strong, you feel like you are walking among angels. It is very symbolic, and somewhat ritualistic- but it is very sacred and a very spiritual thing. That is why most mormons will not go into detail about it- because it defiles the sacredness of it. When talked about in casual conversation, it is no longer a special and sacred thing. Please know, that those who do believe- feel very strongly about this. Because like i said before- the temple is where we can feel the closest to our Heavenly Father. It is a special place. And it breaks your heart a little when people step all over something that means so much to you. Not saying that you have, because it is understandable that it doesn't mean the same thing to you, but for others that so quickly do. You can't say that it's not true or that it's this or that, until you have been and experienced it for yourself. It's our Heavenly Father's house. It has been dedicated to Him. And we treat it with respect like it is His house.
2007-10-09 18:29:59 · answer #1 · answered by pono7 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Mormon Secret Handshake
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Mormon Handshake
2016-10-16 23:14:00 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is really more like 3 handshakes which are all different and a fourth which more resembles a pat on the back. That one always made me feel uncomfortable because I always ended up hugging some older man I didn't know, and I am not a contact type of person.
P.S. The "handshakes" are just like the ones done in Masonic temples, which Joseph Smith was a part of after founding the LDS church. If you ask an LDS/Mormon about it, then you will hear that Mason's had part of the gospel and Joseph had to join to learn their rituals to be able to fully restore the temple rituals. If you ask a Mason (and generally anyone else), the story is that Joseph Smith basically cut and pasted the ceremony. It's all a matter of perspective.
Liesel.
2007-10-09 18:58:57 · answer #5 · answered by Liesel 5 · 6⤊ 2⤋
It is true that the Utah Mormons derived some of their traditions from the Masons. What is ironic is that none of their temple works are ever mentioned in their Book of Mormon. It even teaches AGAINST many of their beliefs but good luck trying to convince them of that. They place their trust in their leaders and as the blind following the blind they all end up in the ditch.
2007-10-09 19:06:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes there are secret handshakes and names that will get you into the highest level of "heaven" in that religion.
As for the names....Husbands can know the wives secret name but the wives will not be told the husbands names.
Its very much a patriarchial society.
2007-10-09 19:03:04 · answer #7 · answered by ChaosNJoy 3 · 6⤊ 2⤋
I was active at the LDS church for almost a year, then baptized. The reason I got involved was because I was in severe depression and wanted to fit somewhere, where people were passionate and real, and worshipping Jesus. So everything I was told and read about the religion I had believed. Obviously a ridiculus reason to get involved in the condition I was in.
Everything you have mentioned was what I learned. But I don't recall of the "secret hand shake". (Which is the answer to your question)
Experiencing baptism of the dead in a temple located in Washington DC, was totally weird for me.
About 3 months after I was baptized, I left LDS Church for personal reasons. I received an unusual and disturbing vibe during my friends baptism. After this happend, my mind was clear, my depression was gone... the Book of Mormon did not make any sense to me anymore....
Mormons told me the Holy Bible was more of a reference to the Book of mormon, or a missing book from the Holy Bible. Which I find hard to believe, they are 2 totally different books that had nothing to do with another. They seem to worship alot of Joseph Smith, then I wonder is it "Jesus Christ of Ladder Day saints", or "Joseph Smith of Ladder Day Saints?" I was pondering how I would get into that highest level of Heaven, now there's special handshakes involved?? How does a mormon becoming a self-god, fall under Christianity? It doesn't. Christians may become saints or angels, but not self-gods. Sorry to say this but Mormonism is hypocritical and a mockery of Jesus Christ.
Long after I've left church, I've been told that Mormons believed that Jesus came from a planet, I can't remember the name. Another thing I heard about was Holy underwear.
Sorry no offense to anyone, that is just my experience. This religion isn't for me.
2007-10-09 18:31:27 · answer #8 · answered by Mrs. Victorious 5 · 5⤊ 5⤋
Yes, the Temple ceremonies involve *handshakes.*
2007-10-09 18:01:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
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