😲 Protestant FLOORED at Latter-day Saint Temple

By far, the top request I've received for this channel has been to visit a Latter-day Saint temple during an open house.

Temples are considered by church members to be the most sacred structures on earth. Unlike churches or wards that are designated for weekly worship, temples are places of worship open only to the faithful members where certain rites are performed.

The Bentonville Temple was announced to be constructed in 2019. For two weeks this June, the temple was open to the public for an open house. In a couple months, the temple will be dedicated as a House of the Lord, which only members who are recommended are permitted entrance.

I got an online ticket for the last day. I thought this would be more for the curious general public, but was shocked to see how packed it was. LOTS of members were on hand, wearing their Sunday's best and taking family pictures in front of the temple. I was SHOCKED at the amount of families together for this.

The tour started inside the nearby ward. We were gathered in a room of 50 people and watched a 10-minute video with HUGE emphasis on family and how temples build upon the family structure. We then walked out to the temple, where missionaries were ready to cover our shoes with coverings to protect the carpet. No photography is allowed inside. The self-guided tour wasn't long, 15 minutes top.

The most jaw-dropping visual was the baptismal font, where baptisms for the dead are performed. The font rests on 12 HUGE oxen statues, which symbolize the tribes of Israel and the strength on which God's work rests. The celestial room also was stunning, representing a glimpse into heaven.

A lot more is available in the future, especially such focus on family. Let me know what you think in the comments.

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▶️ Timestamps:
0:00 Outside Temple
0:35 What are Latter-day Saint Temples?
1:59 Personal Story
7:46 Inside Temple
10:25 Lasting Impression of Faith & Family
17:32 What Happened Outside
20:23 Temple Tour Recap
24:59 Protestant Understanding of Temples
27:55 The Fruits
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🎥 Video:
No personal video or images are allowed inside the temple. For this video, all images and video of inside the temple were provided by the News Room from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The images and video are provided for the general public and media.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBtiqqGWe9k

🎵 Music:
Track: Kikoru - Tell It Later
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2tG6-ekzsk

Track: Lama House - A Pilgrim's Tale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Urjw9SEcjPM

📰 Media Kit:
https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/bentonville-arkansas-open-house
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