

Temples and Freemasonry with Steven C. Harper
5 snips Sep 10, 2024
Dr. Steven C. Harper, a historian and expert on the First Vision, dives into the intriguing connections between Freemasonry and Latter-day Saint temple practices. He explains the historical journey of Freemasonry and its controversies, including the pivotal disappearance of William Morgan. Harper discusses Joseph Smith's Masonic initiation and its influence on temple endowment ceremonies, and recent changes to sacred rituals from 2020 to 2024. He emphasizes the need for open dialogue within the community on sensitive topics like love and faith.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Journey from Belief to Knowledge in Faith
03:12 • 2min
Navigating Love and Faith
05:31 • 18min
Cultural Conversations in the Latter-day Saints Community
23:41 • 7min
Historical Perspectives on Freemasonry and Its Controversies
30:48 • 2min
Freemasonry and the LDS Endowment: A Complex Interplay
32:20 • 29min
Evolution of Temple Endowment and Its Masonic Influences
01:01:33 • 3min
Understanding Covenants: Ancient Symbolism and Modern Revelation
01:04:12 • 5min