The Mormon temples may look beautiful on the outside, but this is only to hide the darkness that dwells within. Truly, anybody who has eyes to see would see how evil these temples are the moment they walked into one. Everything is centered around exalting man and also those who have died. You heard me right! They do works for dead people, thinking they have the right to save people who have already died in their sins. This in itself is an abomination to God. And here are the fruits of what happened in these temples up until 1990. In the endowment session of their temples, each person would stand up and make this vow. It is written, “we, and each of us, covenant and promise that we will not reveal any of the secrets of this, the First Token of the Aaronic Priesthood, with its accompanying name, sign, or penalty. Should we do so, we agree that our throats be cut from ear to ear and our tongues torn out by our roots”. Sources of Information: U.S. Senate Document 486; “Endowment Oaths and Ceremonies” in Salt Lake Tribune, February 8, 1906) If you cannot see how wicked that vow is, then I don’t know what to think. It was Satan and the influences of masonry that caused this oath to be added.
Now, lets look and see what the Bible says about building temples for God in our time. Stephen knew that God didn’t dwell in temples made with hands and the people didn’t want anything to do with what he was saying. This is what he said before being stoned to death. It is written, “but Solomon built him an house. Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet, heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?” (Acts 7:47-49) Paul also taught in several places declaring that we are now the temple of the living God. How the Lord dwells in us through the Holy Spirit and no longer in buildings made with hands. It is written, “know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.” (1 Corinthians 3:16,17) If people could simply keep to what is spoken in scripture, then these outlandish covenants, oaths, and ordinances done in Mormon Temples would never happen. Truly, there is no second chances in death and only Jesus saves, not man. Amen.
Let us pray:
Oh Lord, I pray that You will open the eyes of people that say they believe in You. I am speaking of people that want to go to heaven, but don’t realize what needs to take place in their lives first. Even among the Mormon people are those who are ready to receive the true gospel from the Bible, though they are hard to reach. What we need are more workers for Your kingdom, in order to reach the lost, but saying this is easier then seeing it take place. How many true Christians are really willing to get out of their comfort zone, in order to be Your witnesses in Your harvest? I would hope and pray that this would be many people, but unfortunately, I am speaking of only few. Too many of them are so caught up in what is happening in their own lives, that doing work for Your kingdom comes second to none. And still they claim to be for You and are saved. I know that You can see all this happening in the time we are living. The people who want to work for You is harder and harder to find then ever before. As for me, I will do Your will above all else. Help me reach people that are open to hearing Your truths. I will go out in Your harvest and do and say whatever You put in my mouth. I love You, God. Amen.
I was 13 when I visited Temple Square. When looking at that building, a feeling of horror swept over me. At that time, I had no idea what went on in there. I can look at it now, without being afraid of it. But, I don’t find it pleasing in any way. “Overwhelming” is a good word. At age 20, after visiting family in SLC, I tried to read the BOM. It made no sense to me whatsoever, and I was aware of a feeling of chaos within it. I have no explanation for any of this. As with the reaction to the Temple, I now have read some of The BOM. It does make sense, but the “And it came to pass…” endless transitions drives me crazy.
1. “The Mormon temples may look beautiful on the outside, but this is only to hide the darkness that dwells within.”
Refutation: This is a loaded, rhetorical claim. Temples are not “hiding” anything; they are sacred spaces, not secret spaces. Tours of temples before dedication are open to the public, and thousands of non-LDS visitors have walked through them. They report peace, beauty, and reverence — hardly “darkness.” Even critics admit they’re filled with scripture, prayer, and instruction. Calling them “dark” is slander without evidence.
2. “Anybody who has eyes to see would see how evil these temples are the moment they walked into one.”
Refutation: This is circular reasoning: the writer assumes evil, then declares that anyone who doesn’t see evil must be blind. In reality, countless faithful Christians (including LDS members) testify to profound spiritual experiences inside temples, describing light, not evil. Matthew 7:16 teaches, “By their fruits ye shall know them.” The fruits of temples are stronger families, commitments to Christ, and covenant discipleship — not wickedness.
3. “Everything is centered around exalting man and also those who have died.”
Refutation: This misrepresents LDS teaching. Temples are centered on Christ’s atonement. Every ordinance is performed in the name of Jesus Christ. Exaltation is not self-worship — it is becoming joint-heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17). As for the dead: the Bible itself explicitly commands work for the dead. Paul refers to baptism for the dead in 1 Corinthians 15:29, showing it was practiced by early Christians. Far from an “abomination,” temple work is an act of love and obedience to Christ’s command to preach the gospel to every creature (Mark 16:15) — including those who have died without hearing it.
4. “They do works for dead people, thinking they have the right to save people who have already died in their sins.”
Refutation: Another distortion. LDS doctrine is clear: we don’t save anyone. Only Christ saves. Temple ordinances are offered symbolically on behalf of the dead, but each soul retains their agency in the spirit world to accept or reject them (1 Peter 3:18–20; 1 Peter 4:6). This is consistent with God’s justice and mercy. It’s no different than missionaries teaching the gospel to the living — God extends opportunity, not compulsion.
5. “This in itself is an abomination to God.”
Refutation: The article asserts but provides no scripture proving God condemns proxy ordinances. In fact, the Bible gives the opposite witness. Again, 1 Corinthians 15:29 and Peter’s teachings show post-mortal evangelization and ordinances were part of primitive Christianity. Calling something “abomination” without biblical support is just opinion.
6. “In the endowment session… up until 1990 … members covenanted with penalties (throat cut, tongue torn out).”
Refutation:
Yes, penalties once existed. They were symbolic, not literal — similar to biblical covenant symbolism. For example: “If I do not keep this covenant, may I be cut off” (see Jeremiah 34:18–20, where covenant breakers symbolically passed between cut animals).
Changes in 1990: The LDS Church openly adjusted the presentation to remove archaic symbolic language. This is not evidence of evil but of living revelation and adaptation, just as early Christians adjusted practices (Acts 15, Council of Jerusalem).
Sources used (Salt Lake Tribune, Senate document): These are hostile exposés, not official sources. They reported second-hand accounts, often sensationalized. Anti-Mormon publications thrive on shock value, but the context is lost.
7. “It was Satan and the influences of masonry that caused this oath to be added.”
Refutation:
There is no evidence Satan “caused” anything. This is speculation presented as fact.
LDS leaders have always taught the temple comes by revelation from God. While early temple ordinances share some external symbols with Freemasonry, the purpose and theology are completely different. Christians long adopted existing symbols (e.g., the cross itself was a Roman instrument of execution repurposed to represent Christ’s victory).
The fruits of temple worship — deeper discipleship, service, strengthened families — are incompatible with Satanic influence. Again, “By their fruits ye shall know them” (Matthew 7:16).