Mormons and Freemasonry

[Celtaur]

Since Mitt Romney is running for president, and he's a Mormon, I'm sure many are wondering a bit about what Mormonism is.

Here's an interesting video showing the symbols of Mormonism that relate to Freemasonry.

Architecture of Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City Utah is explored in the following video.

[cronus]

Nice post!

Joseph Smith was a Freemason. I think the reason you see so many of our symbols and and such throughout the Mormon temple, relates back to a sort of Joseph Campbell sort of thing. Our symbols and teachings are about the betterment of humanity and spiritual awakening. Any new faith, existing faith, or spiritual pursuit would logically adapt these time honored symbols to help teach their lessons as it applies to that faith or spiritualism.

I actually visited the temple 3 months ago, it was majestic in its beauty!

[Celtaur]

A couple of undercover video's in the Mormon Temple.

[Haruth]

A couple of undercover video's in the Mormon Temple.

Hmm. Not sure what's going on in the second one, there... the men and women are segregated outside general worship, and 'sisters' would most certainly not be included in any priesthood rituals.

[nventr]

It looks like a White Temple style ceremony. This is very similar to my sorority initiation.

[brifae]

The compass and square is on the breast of their magic mormon underwear, and the symbols can be embroidered on army tshirsts as substitutes.

[brifae]