Salt Lake City Mormon Temple
“And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it.” (Isaiah 2:2, KJV)
The Salt Lake City Temple holds a special place in the hearts of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly called the Mormons. The Mormons had been driven out forcibly from Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois. They had walked hundreds of miles across treacherous territories and seen their loved ones die. When they finally arrived in the Salt Lake Valley, they built it into a their home, one far away from the dangers that had followed them for so long. Within only four days of arriving in Salt Lake, the Salt Lake Temple was announced. It was over forty years and countless trials later before the building was complete. Today it stands in the center of Salt Lake, and at the administrative center of the church. It has come to symbolize a holy sanctuary where men and women can find peace and rest. This page is devoted to helping others understand the Salt Lake Temple, as well as temples in general. Because of the sacredness of the nature of temples, they are seldom discussed by members of the Mormon church, and thus they become easy prey to gossip, slander, and lies. This site attempts to bring understanding to all about what exactly is done inside of temples in a way that is clear and easy to understand. It also hopes to show why the Salt Lake Temple is often the image that comes to people’s minds when they hear the words “Mormon Temple.”
