So Confused

While in Independence I was able to go and see our visitors center and also go and see the sites of the Community of Christ (Reorganized LDS church) I don't want to sound like I'm bashing but this just goes to show what happens when you lose revelation and start practicing the teachings of man.

view from the outside- it is supposed to represent a nautilus shell

Architecturally speaking it was quite a building- just not my idea of what a temple should be

As they have changed their beliefs over the years they have gone pretty far out of their way to be accepted as "Main Stream" as you can see

Anybody can come into the temple and there are no ordinances performed. The reasoning given for this is so that they won't be viewed as "strange and misunderstood". I don't know about you, but I prefer a temple to be dedicated to the Lord.

This crucifix was made from pieces of wood donated by members around the world- they are pretty proud of the fact that they have 250,000 members worldwide.

The entrance to the "worshipers path" depicting the sacred grove and the tree of life in the background. This leads to the upper sanctuary.

on the path- depicting the prodigal son

The upper sanctuary and the organ.

Looking up into the spire from the upper sanctuary

This is their "conference center". It's across from their temple and holds worldwide conference every two years

All in all it was pretty interesting to hear their side of the story, but at the same time it was sad to see how far they have fallen and how confused they are about the Gospel and how things are supposed to be.