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Mormonism and Freemasonry/Relationship between Freemasonry and temple ceremonies/Alterations
Why would the Church remove or alter elements of the temple ceremony if these ceremonies were revealed by God?
Questions
The temple ceremonies have been altered over the years.
- Why would the Church remove or alter elements of the temple ceremony if these ceremonies were revealed by God?
Answer
People sometimes confuse the ordinance of the endowment with the presentation of the endowment. The presentation has undergone many changes since the time of Joseph Smith as it is adjusted to meet the needs of a modern and ever changing membership.
There would be no point in having continuing revelation, a founding idea of our faith, if we are not permitted to advance and meet new needs.