Posted on 10/13/2012 12:57:37 PM PDT by Alex Murphy
The presidential campaign has placed a spotlight on the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Book of Mormon musical is pushing the religion to the forefront of pop culture. And with Ann Romneys recent appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, semi-secret Mormon undergarments are no longer so secret.
Not that Mrs. Romneys underwear was showing. But the fact that it didnt show under her sleek, knee-grazing skirt stirred up debate among some members of the faithful about whether she was or wasnt wearing the temple garments required for most adult Mormons. That debate spilled onto some mainstream fashion websites, and suddenly the topic of Mormon underwear not secret exactly, but certainly somewhat arcane to those outside the faith was out nationally.
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There is an entire section of the LDS church handbook, which is readily available on the LDS church website, devoted to temple garments. The handbook states that the garments provide protection against temptation and evil.
Endowed members should wear the temple garment both day and night, the book says, and not remove it, either entirely or partially, to work in the yard or for other activities that can reasonably be done with the garment worn properly beneath the clothing.
The books admonition to not adjust the garment or wear it contrary to instructions in order to accommodate different styles of clothing is what got some members of the faith talking in a chat room after Ann Romneys appearance on the Leno show.
Mrs. Romneys body hugging, knee-grazing leather skirt looked to those in the know as if it wouldnt accommodate the prescribed undergarments. The ensemble sparked debate in an online Mormon forum called Mormondiscussions.com, where users participated in a forum called Why didnt Ann Romney wear her garments
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....There is an entire section of the LDS church handbook, which is readily available on the LDS church website, devoted to temple garments. The handbook states that the garments "provide protection against temptation and evil"....The books admonition to not adjust the garment or wear it contrary to instructions in order to accommodate different styles of clothing is what got some members of the faith talking in a chat room after Ann Romneys appearance on the Leno show.
Depends?
Note that I did not include, in the excerpt, any references to the “New site” selling “copies”.
Why don’t they question Barack’s wedding ring?
Why didnt Ann Romney wear her garments ?
Cause she speshall...
Why dont they question Baracks wedding ring?
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Cause Ann wears her own speshall ring...
CTR baby...
Crappy Temple Recommend...
Pity you’re more concerned about Mormons than Muslims!
Good to see the LA Times doing in-depth research on the role of religion in the lives of presidential candidates. Always probing, always investigating — even Internet forums! Never fear, Mr. and Ms. America, the Fifth Estate will uncover the truth for you!
I have read some really Bullsheit Post in Free Republic, but this one takes the cake.
Since when is it anyone’s business what kind of underwear Mrs. Romney wears? Or for that matter whether or not she wears any at all.
Special underwear that provides protection against temptation and evil......
Council of gods....
Planet Kolob....
Mormonism reads like a bad sci-fi novel.
like a bad sci-fi novel
It's similar to discussing why Catholics should (or shouldn't) wear a scapular - it's not about the article of clothing per se, but about whether the presence/absence of the article is indicative of devotion and obedience to the religion.
Knowing the design and instructions regarding the sacred undergarments, questions arose concerning her faithfulness since her outer clothing that night should have revealed them.
I guess she just cannot win with the turkeys who are determined to make a case against her. Had she worn them they would have made a big deal of her panty lines.
It’s funny they think Wide Load is the height of fashion with her Boob belts and crazy colored shoes.
File this under “Who gives a f***?”
Only a PERVERT cares about their undies!
What I want to know is whether the Romneys ate any MEAT this summer!!
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The pity is that some folks seem to be more worried about the Head instead of the Soul.
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