[pby]

Sure, anybody can go to the Temple if they do what they are supposed to do. It will take a bit over a year.

So...what am I "supposed to do"? What will take a year?

Is it exclusionary towards Mormons, or is going into the temple allowed by Baptists, Hindus, Catholics, Athiests, Pagans, and etc., too?

At any time, all of these groups of people are welcome in any, and all, rooms of my church.

[ejonesie22]

Heck, we had a religious studies group come through one time. Stayed for a service and lunch. We showed them our budget and gave them a copy of our Methodist hymnal to study, the book that contains our “secret” rites...

Don't think they got that from the “Temple’

[Old Mountain man]

Well, I am so glad for you. They are also welcome in my chapel building at all times.

Since you are wondering what will take a year, I would advise you to speak to our missionaries, they will teach you what you need to know. There is no charge for this service. Our Bishops would be happy to speak to you also.

[greyfoxx39]

After a year of obeying all the rules and regulations required to be a "worthy" mormon, you must have an interview with the bishop and satisfactorily answer the following questions in order to receive a temple "recommend" which will allow you entrance. There you may take part in the "ordinances" that are believed to be necessary to enter the mormon equivalent of the Christian heaven, the ability to reside with God and His Son.

TEMPLE RECOMMEND QUESTIONS

1 Do you have faith in and a testimony of God the Eternal Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost?

2 Do you have a testimony of the Atonement of Christ and of His role as Savior and Redeemer?

3 Do you have a testimony of the restoration of the gospel in these the latter days?

4 Do you sustain the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as the Prophet, Seer, and Revelator and as the only person on the earth who possesses and is authorized to exercise all priesthood keys? Do you sustain members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles as prophets, seers, and revelators? Do you sustain the other General Authorities and local authorities of the Church?

5 Do you live the law of chastity?

6 Is there anything in your conduct relating to members of your family that is not in harmony with the teachings of the Church?

7 Do you support, affiliate with, or agree with any group or individual whose teachings or practices are contrary to or oppose those accepted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

8 Do you strive to keep the covenants you have made, to attend your sacrament and other meetings, and to keep your life in harmony with the laws and commandments of the gospel?

9 Are you honest in your dealings with your fellowmen?

10 Are you a full-tithe payer?

11 Do your keep the Word of Wisdom?

12 Do you have financial or other oblgations to a former spouse or children? If yes, are you current in meeting those obligations?

13 If you have previously received your temple endowment:

Do you keep the covenants that you made in the temple?
Do you wear the garment both night and day as instructed in the endowment and in accordance with the covenant you made in the temple?

14 Have there been any sins or misdeeds in your life that should have been resolved with priesthood authorities but have not been?

15 Do you consider yourself worthy to enter the Lord's house and participate in temple ordinances?