temple endowment
The temple endowment is a ceremony required for the highest level of Mormon salvation. Participants make covenants, receive secret names, learn handshakes and passwords needed to enter heaven, and until 1990 pantomimed gruesome death penalties. The ceremony's similarity to Masonic rituals, its secrecy, changes over time, and disturbing elements trouble many members. First-time attendees are often shocked and unprepared for what they experience.
Profiles with temple endowment on their "shelf":
Noal DavisBorn & raised in Norther Utah, I quickly learned that my personal value was only connected to my obedience to the Mormon faith. I was, but am no longer, a Mormon
ShayleeI'm an instructional designer, a wife & mom, and so much more. On the side, I enjoy drinking tea & collecting teaware, reading Tarot, knitting, crocheting, sewing, gaming, and photography. I was a Mormon.
DougI'm a physicist, engineer, educator, nature worshiper, father, grandfather, and I was a Mormon.
Connor Ross AldridgeI enjoy philosophical discussions, to inquire reasonable explanations of phenomena's. I'd seek educational institutions to help the public to better understand anthropology as a scientific theory for acknowledging human origins. I was a mormon.
windriver32I'm a dad, outdoorsman, conservationist, and and economist. I was a mormon.
Dianne OrmondI hold an M.Ed. and a cum laude B.S. in Education; both education degrees are from BYU. I co-founded CALM (Community After Leaving Mormonism), and am a former Board Member and Treasurer of The Exmormon Foundation. I was a mormon.
pdbrandtI grew up in a devout LDS family, served a mission, and spent 45 years as a believing member of the church. When my search for truth caused a faith crisis, my conscience demanded that I leave the church. Though the process was difficult and painful, I have found peace and fullfillment as an ex-mormon that I never had while in the church.
Frey HigleyI enjoy the culinary arts, theatre, and sewing. I was a mormon.
Andy WilsonI enjoy photography, meditation, cycling, walking and travel. I am a truth-seeker. I was a mormon.
TomBorn and raised in the faith, I’m a descendent of pioneers who crossed the plains and settled the Salt Lake Valley. I’m a corporate executive, educator, parent and husband. And… I was a mormon.
Jana TapircornI am a nerd with ADHD, who has found a love for critical thinking. I was a mormon.
Larry CampI love my wife, my kids, Hawaii, the outdoors, softball and believe it or not, I was a mormon.
livandletliveI'm a paramedic and love learning and helping people however I can. I was a mormon.
alissa.swensonI am a wife and mom of 1 baby boy and 2 fur babies. I am a therapist, love the lake and boating, I was a mormon.
sallygirl75I was a mormon for 43 years. Now I'm not. Now I live my values with integrity. Stoic philosophy reminds me to have balance and fortitude. The courage to admit when I'm wrong. And it's ok to not have all the answers.
luckyI was a mormon. Now I’m a mom, a teacher, a lesbian, and a human grateful for my freedom. 
Brent HaleI was a mormon.
EvertI was a Mormon, then it was forbidden, I am still a Mormon just not a member of the church anymore.
madisoncI'm a mom who loves cooking and philosophy. I was a mormon.
drjohnI'm a graduate business professor (organizational leadership) who is very compassionate, creative, and enjoys traveling to warm places. I seek truth more than highly emotional convictions found in religion, political ideologies, or any system that claims to have the best set of morals, practices, values, and/or solutions for individuals or the world. I was a mormon.
fuchiboca67I was a mormon.
Richard PackhamI'm a linguist, teacher, attorney, farmer, and father. I founded the exmormon foundation in 2001. I was a mormon.
wildway2424I was a mormon. I enjoy the outdoors, time with my family, and my new life as an ex-Mormon.
Bill ReelI love to read books, listen to podcasts, and learn new things. I love Faith Development, Mormon History, My family, and being with the most awesome friends on the planet. I was a Mormon.
rlboston92I enjoy camping, art, and amazing food. I am a very curious person and I enjoy learning about other people. I was a mormon.
livstersI am a coffee-loving, beagle cuddling, boy mom. I was a mormon.
Brandon BridgeI was a mormonCreate an account to share your own story.