My Body is a Temple
May 25th, 2008 by Stephen Erastus Knudsen III
I was thinking about how true it is that our bodies are temples, and then I had a revelation. What is a temple without an angel moroni? I have thus created a line of hats that will make it very difficult for the less-valiant members to hide under a bushel. Declare your faith brothers and sister, from the mountain tops, or at least from the top of your head.
I LOVE the hats!!! Where can I get one? Do you have any other moroni-wear?
The hats are coming soon to a Deseret Bookstore near you, but sorry, that’s all we have for now. The key chains were too bulky, the earings stretched the earlobes to Lamanitish lengths, and the belt buckles were simply obscene. I started on a slipper that would automatically wipe the dust from your feet, but it didn’t feel right trampling the angel of the restoration under foot.
Could you make one that says, “Judge not lest ye be judged”. I would love to wear that.
There are too many “fence sitters” in our church these days. I think these hats will be a good way to weed out the less valiant.
As great as CTR rings are- they are constantly confused with the Warner Brothers sign and Who really looks that closely at a ring? These hats are much better- No way of pretending here. Good for you Elder!
Dear Elder, I love the hats as well. Maybe this will be a wake-up call beyond just how we can let our light shine through our apparal (actually, there’s a good thought. You could fasten a light to your abdomen and let it actually shine through your clothes. Would that go over or under the garments? And there might be some modesty implications. Regardless, something to consider) but also to…now I can’t remember where I was headed. But I do remember what’s on my head and that’s a glorious hat with an angel on top of it. By the way, you mentioned some other Moroni-wear, but what about other types of apparel like an armor of God line that is actual armor with a contemporary feel, seasonal colors, etc. It sounds a little uncomfortable, I know, but since when has a true believer been overly concerned about comfort? Plus you can gain the added benefits of a chastity belt included. Not bad.
Dear Brother Pins,
I like the armor idea. The more uncomfortable, the more righteous you become for wearing it (as long as you endure to the end). I tried the light from the abdomen idea (as well as a light on the end of an elongated finger) but before I could market the idea I was threated by the lawyers of someone named Steven Speilberg (ouch!).
And maybe you can answer a question I have had for a long time. If we are to all be of one heart and one mind, shouldn’t we also be of one nostril? What do you think?
Sister Irene (eh hem…),
I agree that there are too many fence sitters, but I don’t like the “judge not…” slogan. It is misleading. We are meant to judge as long as it is righteous judgment. So as long as we are perfectly obedient and righteous we are free to be as judgmental as we want.
And CTR does not look like WB. That is far too worldly to even consider.
Dear Elder, I do not believe that I have ever heard you ask a mere mortal if they could answer a question you have. I am flattered, yet somewhat disappointed. I’m sorry if I caught you at a bad time. I must refer you to your usual source for the answer to your question. By the way, I did work up my own trial version of the armor. Naturally I designed it in the kneeling/praying posture. While it is true that a man never stands taller than when he is kneeling, I found that being able to stand also has its virtues. I’ll need to make some changes.
Listen here you little one-nostriled freak, I already KNOW the answer because I am always so close to the source — I was only giving you your one feeble chance to shine. So take that and stick it in your boogeremembrance!
But I agree that men are taller when they are on their knees. That is a wonderful expression, so I forgive you. This time.
Stevie-boy . . .
Calling good ol’ Chris a one nostril freak? I expected better than that. You’re losing your edge on righteousness. Better be careful. You might slide past the terrestrial and all the way into the telestial. And you can’t claim you took a wrong turn at Albuquerque when you get there and expect to leave. They won’t let you go that easily.
Dear Brother Radar,
I admit, I am no expert on things terestrial or telestial — as for me and my house, it’s celestial or bust. And even Jesus gets mad from time to time.
Wait, that “Temple President” has a beard! Why isn’t he following the prophet’s example?
And why is that sweet sister wearing a tank top? Doesn’t she want to follow the prophet? I don’t understand.