The LDS Church has a long and storied history in Arizona, with the first settlers entering Mesa in 1877, according to the church. In 1927, construction on an LDS temple in Mesa was complete.

What LDS women like — and dislike — about wearing temple garments Many fully embrace the symbolic gesture but quietly struggle with practical considerations.

In 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,' star Jennifer Affleck wears temple garments. She explains to 'WH' what they are—and why she doesn't wear them anymore.

The “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” cast brought up garments again during season 2, and you’re not alone if you have no idea what the Mormon tradition is about. Temple garments, often ...

Revisions to temple-recommend questions or not, and no matter what anyone preaches from a pulpit, the wearing of garments and underwear of any kind is a personal decision that obviously and ...

Although they officially removed their 150-year temple and priesthood ban on people of African descent in 1978, the racist residue of LDS teachings continues to this day.

• Body image and more — how temple garments affect women spiritually, physically and socially. • What Latter-day Saint women like — and dislike — about wearing temple garments.

From garments to temples to women's issues and Russell Nelson's 100th birthday, a look at big LDS news in 2024.

For men, the garments include something "similar to an undershirt and knee-length briefs." Women wear the garments in place of underwear and under bras.

Mormon temple “garments” have been maligned, mocked and misunderstood by outsiders and former members for so long that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints decided to simply post ...