About this episode

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Stapley discusses the changes to temple ordinances and reconciles them with Joseph Smith's teachings.

Joseph Smith once taught ordinances "are not to be altered or changed." But how do we reconcile that with the fact that over the years temple ordinances have changed? In this episode, I sit down with Church historian, Dr. Jonathan Stapley, to clarify that issue and many specific changes to the temple ceremony, like the removal of the oath of vengeance and the penalties. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keystonelds Insta: https://www.instagram.com/keystonelds/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keystonelds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keystonelds/ Website: https://www.keystonelds.com

People in this episode

Host: Keystone

Guest: Dr. Jonathan Stapley

Topics covered

• LDS history
• temple ordinances
• endowment changes
• Church history
• religious practices

Keywords

• LDS
• endowment
• temple ceremony
• oath of vengeance
• penalties
• Church historian

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