Mormon Secrets

Mormons are generally unwilling to discuss what goes on inside of temples. This leads some people to mistakenly conclude that there are “secrets” inside Mormon temples. While this conclusion is understandable, it is grounded in a misunderstanding of the nature of temples. Mormons don’t actually view the temple as secret. In fact, most Mormons, if asked, will point out that the temple is not secret. Before a temple is dedicated, Mormons conduct a series of public open houses where anyone-Church member or not-can visit the temple and see everything there is to see. Thousands of visitors usually tour a temple d