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The CES Letter raises questions about the temple endowment, including its relationship with freemasonry and the eternal efficacy of that ordinance. | The CES Letter raises questions about the temple endowment, including its relationship with freemasonry and the eternal efficacy of that ordinance. | ||
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Several subsections in this part of the letter challenge the divine origin of the temple endowment because of some similarities with freemasonry. The letter also questions if Joseph Smith "made up" the endowment based on masonic rituals he received. Below are relevant resources addressing these concerns: | Several subsections in this part of the letter challenge the divine origin of the temple endowment because of some similarities with freemasonry. The letter also questions if Joseph Smith "made up" the endowment based on masonic rituals he received. Below are relevant resources addressing these concerns: | ||
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The letter also challenges the eternal efficacy (or eternal impact) of the endowment. Below are relevant resources. | The letter also challenges the eternal efficacy (or eternal impact) of the endowment. Below are relevant resources. | ||
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Brief responses and additional resources, CES Letter sections |
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Detailed responses, CES Letter sections |
The CES Letter raises questions about the temple endowment, including its relationship with freemasonry and the eternal efficacy of that ordinance.
Several subsections in this part of the letter challenge the divine origin of the temple endowment because of some similarities with freemasonry. The letter also questions if Joseph Smith "made up" the endowment based on masonic rituals he received. Below are relevant resources addressing these concerns:
The letter also challenges the eternal efficacy (or eternal impact) of the endowment. Below are relevant resources.
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