Season 7 · Episode 8
Nauvoo Mormonism and Masonry
Monday Morning LDS Religion Class · Kevin Hinckley
March 3, 202532m 39s
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Show Notes
In 1842, Joseph Smith joined the Freemasons. Within days, he formed the women's Relief Society and formed the temple endowment, using masonry terms and forms to do so. Why would he do this? Was he just copying freemasonry? And what did the neighboring lodges think of all this--especially inviting women into the endowment? Join us for a great discussion.