Two churches came together for sale of Kirtland Temple. How those ties may now change.
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- The recent acquisition by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of Mormonism’s first temple - in Kirtland, Ohio - along with historic buildings in Nauvoo, Ill., similarly tied to founder Joseph Smith and his band of believers thrilled the global faith’s members.
For followers of the Community of Christ, formerly known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the longtime diligent, devoted caretakers of these properties, the sale, which that faith’s top leaders acknowledged was “painful,” brought sadness, heartache and tears.
While grateful for the good the $192 million purchase price will do for the Community of Christ’s future, they lament losing ownership of these cherished pieces of their past.
On this week’s show to discuss that past and that future is David Howlett, a Community of Christ historian, visiting religion professor at Smith College in Massachusetts and author of “Kirtland Temple: The Biography of a Shared Mormon Sacred Space.”
Howlett talks about the “profound loss” and extreme “sadness” he felt at news of the transaction, while saying that the two churches - which at times were bitter enemies but have enjoyed warmer ties in recent years - may have fewer interactions as a result of the property transfer.
“That’s a loss as well,” he said. “There was a better relationship because of the historic sites.”
I'm LDS and 95. I really don't think when I go to the other side it will matter who The Kirtland Temple belonged to. What will matter is did I feed the hungry, etc. The burden of keeping it maintained is all that has really changed. Everyone is still welcomed there. Thank you C of C for keeping this treasure so bright. In my long years, I have seen many estranged families kiss and make up. I pray for that to happen between us.
The two churches have groups that are relatives of Joseph and Hyrum are great friends, and have very good relationships. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints wants those churches of the restoration are welcome to come and enjoy these sights because it is part of their history too. I served in the Nauvoo temple and got to know some of the wonderful people who are members of the community of Christ and had a great relationship with them. They were visitors at fireside’s and I organized a few and we became friends. We have even helped them paint fences around their properties . Very good people. carol
When I took the tour in 1998, the tour guide said something to effect of "and for you LDS visitors, here's the place where your tradition says major manifestations took place". I thought it was very respectful and was glad we could share that experience.
The sad part is that most of the community of Christ members didnt know it was going to be sold and it was a sad shock to them
Im lds and I know you are forever welcome don't worry we are very greatful to you and unconditional love mormons love people of all religions and we both know that Joseph smith was a prophet
Oh please, Smith was a false prophet, a liar, a sexual predator, an occultist and thief
Dont have any fears about tours outsiders cant understand the respect the community of christ and latterday saints have for each other
Wow surprising nice interview from the Tribune. This historian is professional and honest. He did not leave out that JS III only noted half of the court results. Very factual historian.
The method of the leadership of the Community of Christ used to sell these properties was underhanded, self-serving, secretive, manipulative and at the least unethical. While they had a legal right to sell these properties, they had no moral right to sell without the consent of the membership. There would not have been 10 % of the members that would have consented to this. That is why the leadership did it in secret. They had only one motive in mind, to secure their own salaries and expense accounts. I am a former church appointee, and I have so much disgust in the secrecy that I have turned in my priesthood card, and had my name removed from membership. Our brand of latter-day saints has always criticized the LDS version for their use of secrecy, and now the leadership is using the same secrecy from their own membership. When are they going to sell Graceland University?
Fun fact: The Federal Government who has no budget and spends money like a drunken sailor owns 63% of Utah #2 and 80% of Nevada #1.
Well at least the church of Christ wasnt following polygamy and racist malicious doctrine..