Does anyone know of any churches that do not allow all family members to attend a wedding of a another family because they do not attend the church, do not attend church or other stuff.
If they are any such churches here in the USA, why isn't there more of a public outcry over this disgusting and horrible practice? What should be done to end this ?
2007-12-16 14:59:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Mormon.
Since they want to be called Christians I think they should start by tearing down those silly temples .
2007-12-16 15:06:18 · answer #1 · answered by Ruth 7 · 1⤊ 12⤋
As long as you are obnoxiously trying to point your finger at Mormons, I should point out that ANYONE can enter a Temple, as long as they live up to the standards. Just like Attending the Oscars, many charity banquets, and thousands of organizations have standards that have to be met in order to be in certain places. Our own government included, there are military standards and clubs and organizations that require a certain level of behavior in order to be included.
The temple is no different. So quit whining and get your act together.
2007-12-17 08:55:45 · answer #2 · answered by alwaysa(ducky)bridesmaid 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
From the wording of your question, you seem to already know the answer to this question. Mormon temples are considered sacred edifices and not everyone can enter there. Not even all Mormons can. Only those living their religion and following Mormon teachings can receive of the eternal blessings that are offered therein.
Most temple marriages allow for non member families to have a "ring exchanging" ceremony outside the temple or in other places so as to allow all to participate, member and non member alike.
2007-12-16 23:26:22 · answer #3 · answered by Kerry 7 · 8⤊ 2⤋
Well, to end this lack of participation by family members, maybe everyone should be a member of that church so everyone could go to the wedding. Problem solved. By the way, where is the public outcry for people that elope?
2007-12-16 23:06:42 · answer #4 · answered by Jenny 5 · 9⤊ 2⤋
Since you live in Idaho, you already know the answer to your question. One may not enter a Temple for any ordinance without a Temple recommend. This is the practice of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. And it is anything but how you describe it.
The couple has the right to get married anywhere they wish with whomever they wish in attendance. If they choose to get married in one of the Temples...they have that right. They aren't making covenants with the rest of their families, they are making covenants with each other and God. Period. Get over it.
2007-12-16 23:12:19 · answer #5 · answered by LDS~Tenshi~ 5 · 10⤊ 2⤋
It happens in the Latter Day Saints Church (LDS church)
My sister in law is LDS and she was sealed in what is called a celestial marriage to her husband. Only those who have Temple Recommends are allowed to observe a Celestial Marriage.
In this case, what she did to compromise was to have a ring ceremony the next day, outside of the Mormon Temple, in her regular church. At the ring ceremony, she had a more traditional ceremony (they didn't exchange vows, but did exchange rings).
As far as what you consider a "disgusting and horrible practice", I don't agree with you. While we didn't like the fact that she got married in a ceremony where even her parents could not attend (they are not LDS), we realized that this is what she wanted for her marriage. She is married to a wonderful guy. To me, it's like she went off to a private ceremony, but that was her decision. Personally, I'd rather her be married to this guy than some of the jerks she dated before. He treats her well and they are happy.
2007-12-16 23:08:53 · answer #6 · answered by Searcher 7 · 14⤊ 2⤋
The temple is considered the most sacred and holy place on the face of the earth. That is why you need to be a worthy member to enter it. It is considered a place where God literally dwells and is God's home.
You dont have to be mormon. You dont have to get married in a mormon temple. You are nothing but a bigot that clearly doesnt like mormons and bitter for some reason.
If the bride and groom decide to do it then what right is it of yours to say they dont have that right? Do you get to decide for people getting married now how they will get married?
You are an arrogant bigot.
hmmm temples werent so silly in biblical times
and people accuse mormons of not following the bible?
2007-12-16 23:06:44 · answer #7 · answered by cadisneygirl 7 · 10⤊ 3⤋
i believe within the Mormon community, unless you are a member of thie rchurch or referred by your like church & member in good standing - you can not attend.
if it doesn't bother the family members - why should it bother anyone else.
people need to worry about their own lives and quit screaming about that which no one else cares!!
2007-12-16 23:24:31 · answer #8 · answered by Marysia 7 · 8⤊ 2⤋