What is with the Mormon's 'Magic Underwear'.??

Question

I can understand each religion has their own quirks and clothing and protocols, but for the life of me, I cannot understand the 'Magic Underwear' thing. Can someone explain. Thanks.

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_garment

So when the the mormons the first person mentioned of, you can have something else to reference.

The first post is really funny: http://www.exmormon.org/mormon/mormon013.htm
I wonder what this poster said is true.

Answer 2

whenever you utilize the term "magic underclothes" you're the two purposefully being very impolite and extremely disrespectful, or your a hundred% oblivious and with a bit of luck you will learn and could no longer make that mistake back. utilising that form of language is a button pusher, for this reason the "troll" comments. they are talked approximately as clothing (LDS clothing, temple clothing, and so on), and no, they have not got magical residences. they are basically like longer boxer shorts and a t-shirt. they are relatively no longer that exciting. grownup Mormons can opt for to positioned on them as quickly as they have long handed by using between the LDS temples. They remind us to maintain the commandments and that they sell modesty. we don't think that the community individuals have been wiped out as god's punishement. The e book of Mormon does tell the story of a few people who lived in the Americas from approximately 2000 BC to approximately 4 hundred advert. all of us know little of what occurred between 4 hundred advert and 1500 advert, whether, we do have faith that somewhat some the community individuals had ancestors who have been in the e book of Mormon.

Answer 3

From www.lds.org:

"Wearing the Temple Garment

Once people are endowed, they have the blessing of wearing the temple garment throughout their lives. They are obligated to wear it according to the instructions given in the endowment. Those who have been endowed in the temple must remember that the blessings that are related to this sacred privilege depend on their worthiness and their faithfulness in keeping temple covenants.

The garment provides a constant reminder of the covenants made in the temple. The garment should be treated with respect at all times. It should not be exposed to the view of those who do not understand its significance, and it should not be adjusted to accommodate different styles of clothing. When worn properly, the garment provides protection against temptation and evil. Wearing the garment is an outward expression of an inward commitment to follow the Savior."



As you can see, there is nothing magical about them. Nor do we believe they are bulletproof or a physical protection. They are both a spiritual reminder and a spiritual protection. Why do some people wear crosses? Why do any religions have certain religious clothing? It's the same concept. We simply have ours closest to our bodies so that we can be constantly reminded and so that we can keep our covenants sacred and personal.

Answer 4

Garments are really quite easy to understand. People refer to them as magic underwear to create a sensational effect in an effort to lead people to think that we must really be some kind of cult. But actually, sacred clothing is christian, dating back to the earliest parts of the new Testament. While there is not great detail describing it or all of the actual temple ceremonies, it is clearly biblical.

"And these [are] the garments which they shall make; a breastplate, and an ephod, and a robe, and a broidered coat, a mitre, and a girdle: and they shall make holy garments for Aaron thy brother, and his sons, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office." (Exodus 28:4)

Many religions still use some type of sacred clothing (priests, ministers, etc.). Their clothing, a collar or robes, serves a similar purpose as garments. They are a physical reminder of the covenant and promises we have made to God. Garments do this but also serve to help ensure modesty in dress. They are knee lenth for the bottoms and similar to a white t-shirt on the top. You will not see endowed members wearing short shorts/skirts or immodest clothing of any type.

Some people exagerate claims of super protective powers. This, of course, is more sensationalism. They may, however, help keep people from commiting serious sins such as adultery or fornication since they would have to be removed and would serve as a reminder to the person. If they helped one person avoid sin, then great!

Hope this helps.

Answer 5

Garments, often called “Mormon underwear” by those unfamiliar with our beliefs, are a form of religious clothing used by some Mormons. In early adulthood, prepared Mormon men and women typically participate in the higher ordinances of the Mormon temple for the first time. During these ceremonies, they make sacred promises to God, including the promise to dedicate themselves to Him. The day these promises are first made is one of the most important days in the life of a faithful Mormon. From that day forward, Mormons wear their religious clothing underneath their “street closes” as a quite, inner reminder of the sacred promises made. Mormons don’t think of their garments as “underwear,” but rather a sacred reminder of their renewed dedication to God.

Mormonism is by no means the only religion that uses religious clothing as a symbol. Catholic clergymen have religious robes, protestant clergymen often use a distinctive “collar," Jews have their yarmulkes (skull caps), Muslim women wear the hijab, and the Sikh wear their turbans. I have even heard that some Orthodox Jews wear an undergarment with religions significance (the tzitzit), much like the Mormon garment.

Contrary to the allegations of many anti-Mormons, Mormons do not believe that their garments are “magic.” They do not believe that garments necessarily “protect” them from physical injury. Garments serve only as a reminder of special promises made to God; because of this powerful religious symbolism, mocking the Mormon garment is a very offensive form of hate-speech.

If you’d like to learn more about Mormonism, visit my site at http://www.allaboutmormons.com

Answer 6

If you can't understand, maybe you should study the Bible a little more. Then you can ask the question why other Chrisians don't wear them.

Revelation 3:4 Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.
5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.

Answer 7

Hey, I used to wear the jesus jammies and I am not offended by the question.

Here are a couple links on the subject that my former co-religionists don't want me to share:

http://www.irr.org/mit/masonry.html

http://www.lds-mormon.com/compare.shtml

Answer 8

Wow. No one answered this! Stand aside people, and let your princess work....

The garments have special, sacred significance. Endowed members of our church are charged with wearing them throughout their lives as a reminder of covenants made with God in the temple. Now, what those covenants are, I cannot talk about. Well, I CAN talk about them, but such things are sacred, and ought not be talked about with someone who will take them lightly or misunderstand their nature. But they are very important and special to us, and you understand that it is very offensive to call them "magical". They are not magical, they are sacred.

Answer 9

They are about as magical as my teddy bear is. They are meant as a reminder of covenants made to God. Nothing more, nothing less. We don't believe that they will save us from fire, flood, illness, car accidents or anything else, unless God needs us alive.

Answer 10

They aren't magical at all. It's only mocked by ignorant people who mock them. They remind us of our covenants we have made with God, they aren't magical.

Answer 11

Where is Princess? she can. i have heard about this too....or maybe gumby or kjelsdad. they are contacts of mine and i have starred this for you....and they are all mormon or ex-mormon...and nice ones. hopefully they will see my star and come answer for all of us.

EDIT: hey 2/3 of my mormon friends isn't bad! knew you guys would come through....and, is it sacreligious in your faith that i want a pair?