One of the most remarkable spots on planet Earth for contemplating whatever truths or falsehoods are inherent in Latter Day Saint organizations is the Temple Lot area in Independence, Missouri. There are five prominent buildings within a few hundred yards of each other representing three of the many Latter Day Saint organizations that exist.
The most stunning of them is the Community of Christ's spiral Temple. Unlike Mormon temples, this spiral temple is open to the general public. Its three main attractions are the magnificent sanctuary with its awesome organ, its display of the complete original printer's manuscript of the Book of Mormon, and its library for viewing microfilms of historical church documents.
To the southeast of the Temple is the huge Auditorium, where Community of Christ world conferences are conducted. It has one of the finest organs in the world. I will never forget a performance in the Auditorium of the Organ Symphony of Saint-Saens by the Kansas City Symphony. When that organ joined the orchestra it was awesome.
South of the Temple is the Mormon Visitor's Center, which has museum displays relating to Mormon history and movie theaters for experiencing films relating to Mormon beliefs, history, etc.
West of the Temple is a white frame building that is the headquarters of the Church of Christ (Temple Lot), a small organization that rejects the 1835 Doctrine and Covenenants and uses the incomplete 1833 Book of Commandents instead. They have a few historical items on display.
Northwest of the Temple is the Community of Christ's Stone Church, an historical yet still functioning congregation.
Here are a couple of photos of the Community of Christ Temple:
