Just as cheating spouses ignore the vows symbolized by their wedding ring, plenty of garment-wearing Mormons sin. The power is in the symbolism of the garments, not any kind of miracles that result from wearing them.
Within Mormon folklore, there are stories of garment-wearers receiving physical protection--being spared from injury in a car accident, for example--but this isn't part of official LDS doctrine, and it's not widely preached. Elder Carlos E. Asay, a high-ranking church official, explained the garment like this: "It is given to remind wearers of the continuing need for repentance, the need to honor binding covenants made in the house of the Lord, and the need to cherish and share virtue in our daily living so that promised blessings may be claimed.
Update : In October, , the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints published a video explaining that for members who wear them, the garments "represent the sacred and personal aspect of their relationship with God and their commitment to live good and honorable lives.
Contact McKay Coppins at mckay buzzfeed. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here. A BuzzFeed News investigation, in partnership with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, based on thousands of documents the government didn't want you to see. Nevertheless, two plus two equals four, not seventeen. Plain and simple. Mormonism is a false, non- and anti-biblical system.
May the Lord Jesus show you and many, many Mormons the truth, before it is too late. Just random conclusions. We believe two plus two equals four like the rest of the world. We are taught the Bible and commanded to read and follow it. I am Lutheran and have always believed that mormonism is a cult and its use of the book or mormon as holy scripture is ludicrous. In addition, the practice of Catholics praying to Mary is idolatry.
What exactly is your definition of a cult? Because I go to church with a group of very kind and friendly people who only want to be good neighbors, serve others, and be good family people. We sing about Christ and seek to follow him.
She refuses to removed her undergarment and o totally understand why. I just need to find a way that she could remove it to help reduce her falls. If there anything you can advise please help? Thank you for caring for your grandmother. I have good news for you. The distribution center the church store that produces garments will tailor garments for those with disabilities.
They do it very very inexpensively to make it easy for people in this exact situation. They will custom make some to help. I happened across your posts while doing some reseach on the Mormon church for a project. I felt compelled to leave a note to say i find you have a very wise and effective ability to inform and teach non church members about your churches practices in a way that is respectful, understanding of curiousity and creates relatability.
That is a gift and as a non Mormon church member who considers that respect for all religions by all would make for a more God-like world, i am moved by what you share and grateful that you have chosen to do this with your gift. Thank you. It is an example for all of us. It is God who heals. Our love, devotion, and faith are all we have that we can give.
Without Him, our lives are as a vapor. And you are not. Thank you for this article. I have often referred to your sacred garments as magic underwear, not thinking about the great offense it may cause.
I will do my best to do so no more. I had been told that Mormons did not remove them, even for bathing or…other activities. Was that ever a thing? Or have they always been removable daily for cleaning? Your email address will not be published. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail.
Both men and women in the Church are supposed to keep their garments covered. Modesty should be practiced by Mormon men and women alike. I have a friend who wears the special underwear. I notice it when we are in the locker room at the gym. It looks the same as any other underwear except the legs are longer- down to about his knees. I asked him why he wears them. He said it was to remind him of his vows- marriage, devotion to Christ, etc. All I care about is that he is a good ball player.
We wear the holy garment to remind ourselves of the covenants we have made with God. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Why do Mormons Wear Special Underwear? Gale on March 11, at am. Missy jenkins on July 14, at am.
As the post points out, many faiths incorporate garments into their religious practice, from yarmulke-wearing Jews to habit-donning nuns. But temple garments seem to make Americans unusually curious—they're often referred to as "magic underwear" and said to have "magical" powers. When the shadow of Mitt Romney's undershirt showed up beneath his neatly pressed white-collar shirts during his presidential campaign, it sparked explainers , spectacle , and even mockery. The garments are given to members during a private ceremony inside a Mormon temple which can only be attended by active Mormons, adding to the air of secrecy.
This has been the case since members started wearing the garments in the early s under the guidance of the founder of the Church of Latter-day Saints, Joseph Smith.
Even though most of American culture has evolved away from the reserved sexual mores of the nineteenth century, the garments are still a source of fascination, if only because of the many logistical questions involved.
For example: Do Mormons wear lingerie when they have sex? Some do, says Mason, although he noted that "Mormons don't generally talk a lot about sex or underwear.
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