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by Karla
Have you ever seen a building that looks so marvelous, or that is historical and of great importance? How did it feel when you were able to behold the beautiful rooms of the building and had the chance to enter every room? What then do you think you would feel when given an opportunity to enter a the temple of the Lord?
An online dictionary defines an open house as a social event in which hospitality is extended to all. It could also be an occasion when an institution is open for visiting and observation by the public. Before a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is dedicated, it is opened for public viewing. It gives a chance for friends of other faiths, and local government officials to behold what is inside. A Temple Open house is then a great chance and an awesome experience both for members and non-members of the Church. Indeed, it is an event that is worth waiting for.
Reservations for entry into the temple are often required and tickets are available... Read the rest of this article »
Ask someone about Las Vegas, and you’ll typically get answers the describe lavish night-life, glitzy gamblng, and huge hotels. There is more to “Sin City” than just gambling and tourism, however. It is also the home to a rich and diverse religious community. One facet of that community is exemplified in the lives of the area’s tens of thousands of Mormons.
Just north of the glitter and glitz that are the hallmarks of downtown and the Strip, you’ll find the crowning jewel of Las Vegas’ Mormon community—a Mormon temple. High on the slopes of the mountains that border the east side of Las Vegas, the temple overlooks the valley and serves as the beacon to the faithful and a spiritual oasis in the desert Southwest. Situated on a ten-acre plot at the upper edge of a residential area, the temple can be seen from many points in the valley as it towers above the surrounding area.
To many people familiar with only the entertainment side of Las Vegas, a Mormon temple may seem out of... Read the rest of this article »
One of the distinctive features of the Las Vegas Mormon temple, noticeable to anyone approaching the building, is its huge copper roof. This unique feature is offset by six huge spires made of white, cast stone. The combination provides an architectural presence that is unmatched in its simplicty and elegance by any other structure in the city. Designed by architect George Tate, the building integrates many touches that draw from the native Southwest area. For instance, the desert lily can be found on the edges of each spire and in places throughout the temple.
The temple is located on ten acres nestled in Frenchman Mountain, along the eastern side of Las Vegas. The site is surrounded by residential area. The location and surrounding area provide a quiet, peaceful atmosphere that makes the temple seem more secluded from the city than it actually is. The hustle and bustle of the huge valley are left far below as people ascend to the temple—in a symbolic way moving closer to God... Read the rest of this article »