Any ex-LDS - Current LDS posting? (page 3)

RevMalk

I'm not really sure the reason for the undies, but yes, they can be laundered.

Little Red Hen - If LDS go to the temple they get underwear that is white and fairly basic. It represents the covenants made in the temple (basically to obey God in all things) and so instead of wearing a dog collar or a cross the symbols of belief are personal and private. They aren't discussed because some people make fun of sacred things - simple as that.

In the bible there are several references to clothing representing contact between God and Man - (Adam and Eve, Noah, Moses and Aaron.)

LittleToe

So why do they stitch in several motiffs that vaguely (in the broadest definition of the word) look like Masonic emblems?

http://www.algonet.se/~daba/lds/tgarment.htm

http://www.foxgrape.com/masonry.htm

http://home.teleport.com/~packham/temples2.htm

Incidentally, Clerical collars are so 16th century. They are falling into decline, even in the most traditional of denominations.

Just tootling by. I needed a break from typing...

Qcmbr

They are masonic symbols. The idea is that the mason copied what they saw from Soloman's temple and handed it down the generations.

LittleToe

So the "fairly basic" comment was a slip up?

They seem fairly ornate compared to my boxer-briefs...

Still waiting:
http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/87693/1466388/post.ashx#1466388

Qcmbr

They are fairly basic.. I also have a fairly basic Tshirt with LEVIS printed on it (my Jewish roots hehe) though I use that for football. They are basically a white TShirt and knee length white jockey shorts. No slip up - I didn't see any point in explaining them in minute detail because don't forget I'm under oath not to.

Little Red Hen

Qcmbr, thanks for the explanation, and the visual. I had always heard about such, and always wondered, I have never known a Latterday Saint, so never had an opportunity to ask. Just a few more questions, if you feel like answering. At what age, and what are the requirements for receiving these garments, and how are things like swimming, physical education etc. delt with in reference to wearing them?

avishai

This looks like a GREAT site!!!

LittleToe

Q:I guess I still have in mind your recent comments about the regalia of the Catholic church, regarding which I'm not aware of there being directions about undergarments:
http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/12/88552/1.ashx

Personally it bothers me not if you tattoo yourself with the square and compass (oops - maybe that's a no-no, too, just as with the JWs - I understand that LDS President Hinckley has a "thing" against them).

Qcmbr

Hi LH - the wearing of LDS clothing is really up to the individual who has been to the temple fort their endowment. In other words the covenant is between them and God but the instruction is to wear it at all times when practical.

Times when I don't think it is practical:

Sex , swimming , most sport, visiting Doctor, visiting a naturist beach (OK kidding!)

The timeline for LDS ppl and the temple is as follows:

1/ Age 14+ they can go and do baptisms and confirmations(Gift of Holy Ghost) for the Dead - no special covenants made.
2/ For guys just prior to a mission (19) or one year after joining the church if they are older they can go get their endowment , for women it can be a little later. For both sexes marriage provides a special case (ie If I got married at 16 I'd go to the temple for my endowment early.)

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