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I felt that the this question that was asked was of such importance, as it is a question that is asked of Mormons frequently. Therefore, I am responding to the question in the form of this Hub.

Y - Question: sdorrian

I was in Salt Lake City recently and took a tour of the Temple grounds. We were not allowed to go into the actual Temple and were told that nobody who is not Mormon was allowed to attend services there. Do you know why that is?













M - Answer: LdsNana-AskMormon

Hi sdorrian, and thank you once again for asking about the Mormon temples and the reason not just anyone may enter. This is a subject of solemn and sacred doctrine, of which are deeply personal to many members of the LDS faith.

LDS temples are dedicated unto the Lord, and set apart from the world, as they were in ancient times. Temples are sacred, in that only those who meet a particular code of righteous living, are then eligible to enter.

The highest sacraments of the Mormon faith, such as eternal marriage sealings are performed in our temples. These sacred ordinances are holy and performed only in houses dedicated to the Lord -- temples.

Mormons believe that these sacred and eternal marriages that are performed only in the temple are for time and all eternity.