Officials of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosted a press briefing preluding the Orem Temple open house that is set to begin Oct. 27. Guided through on tours, reporters were shown inside the temple, expressed to the symbolism of its rooms, and given remarks about how the temple will affect students and residents in the area.
A life size replica of the ancient Traveling Tabernacle has been erected in the Institute Parking lot, allowing students and visitors alike to tour the grounds and learn about the ancient structure. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have used this as an opportunity to discuss the similarities between ancient traditions and their faith.
“There is a place for us,” Matt Easton said. “We do belong. At places like BYU … it’s not just that they can learn to tolerate us, but they need us. They need our voices, and our ideas, and our creativity. That is what makes a community beautiful.”
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