Why is it acceptable for money to be exchanged in the temple?
The money exchanged in temples today is used for legitimate functions of the holy temples.
In the celestial kingdom will my husband and I be part of his family or mine?
In the state of exaltation in the celestial kingdom the line of authority will descend from father to son and from mother to daughter-in-law.
Is it OK for a missionary to return to the mission field after his mission to find someone to marry?
There is no objection to a missionary developing an attraction to someone of the opposite sex in the mission field after the end of his mission.
Are there still excursion workers in Mormon temples?
Acting as an excursion workers in a Mormon temple is a local calling, and the requirements and conditions are dictated by local authorities.
Why do some Mormon Temples have an angel Moroni on top?
Whether a Mormon Temple has an angel Moroni atop or not is related to aesthetics or the decision of the architect.
Was there a different ceremony for the Kirtland and Nauvoo Mormon Temples?
Only with the Nauvoo Temple did Mormons start to do temple ceremonies as they are today, the Kirtland Temple was preparatory.
Why are Mormon temples built so expensively?
The Mormon Church does not sacrifice the needs of the poor in order to build the Mormon temples. The Mormon Church does not release how much it spends on charitable relief efforts. Mormon temples are built so expensively because Mormons believe they are the literal House of the Lord and He deserves such a beautiful place when He comes to earth.
What did the pulpit letters stand for in the temple in Kirtland?
The letters on the pulpits of the Mormon Kirtland Temple referred to the Mormon Church positions of those who sat in those particular seats. One pulpit was for the Melchizedek Priesthood, the other for the Aaronic Priesthood.
Why do Mormons use white hankies at the dedication of Mormon temples?
During the dedication of Mormon temples, members in attendance carry white handerchiefs. This is done as a sign of jubilation during the Hosanna Shout and relates to the biblical practice of waving palm branches.
