Posted by:
cludgie
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Date: August 03, 2013 09:16AM
What I think is the worst part is that they work the temple endowment up into such a huge thing, but we should have all paid closer attention to the part where they say, "...the day may come in which you will be called up and anointed kings and queens, priests and priestesses..." They are talking about the 2nd anointing, which is really how you are "exalted." And remember, "exaltation" is Mormons' "salvation." So, if you do not get the 2nd anointing, you will ultimately not be saved in Christ, and being saved in Christ is the reason Christians practice the damn religion in the first place.
It also is a guy or guys putting names forward for salvation, and once anointed, the individuals are stuck going to heaven, and their salvation made sure. This ultimately means that one is dictating to God: "Hey, suck it, God! We gave this guy his Second Anointing, and there ain't nothin' you can do about it!"
They put forward whomever they want to put forward for it, and names are suggested by others who have had the ordinance. It's salvation by cronyism and nepotism. It's an insult to all hard-working Mormons, but they are so ignorant of their own religion that many don't even know about the Second Endowment/Second Anointing/having one's calling and election made sure/receiving the Second Comforter, even though advertisements for it are pasted all over the D&C, as well as writings and talks by the leaders.
I'm not so sure I want to be stuck with some of these people in the hereafter, anyhow. Of the ten or so people I've known who likely received it, I don't approve of any of them as friends. And it makes Mormons cocksure of themselves, making them more arrogant as ever. It's stuff like this that cause people like Ann Romney not to wear her garments. I mean, if God is finished judging you, and your exaltation assured, why not? You can do virtually anything you'd like and still make it.