My Response to Mormon Stories
I was directed this morning to a post by Mormon Stories entitled "Temple Ceremony/Masonry." Despite the controversy surrounding John Dehlin, I feel that if this misinformative article from his organization is being used, then a response certainly needs to be made to correct its false claims. LDS temples play an integral part in the Mormon experience, hosting the religion’s most sacred rituals and ordinances. So far, not so bad (aside from the improper terms being used to describe The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). Only members who have participated in a multi-tier personal interview process with patriarchal leaders are granted permission to enter. This is most members of the Church. The interview process consists of two interviews: with one's bishopric or branch presidency; the other with one's stake presidency or district presidency. The interview consists of a small series of questions to determine whether the Church member believes in Jesus Christ