Why do LDS not wear crosses?

Because our Savior lives, we do not use the symbol of his death as the symbol of our faith. Even though we do not believe in using the cross as a symbol in our Church, we do not criticize others for wearing or using the cross in their religions. We should understand that the cross is significant and sacred to them.

Are there crosses in the Mormon Church?

Today there are no crosses on Mormon temples. Yet two are shaped like a cross. Mormon chapels do not have crosses either. But many have prints of the crucifixion hanging on their walls.

Did Joseph Smith use the cross?

While Mormons, like Protestants, preferred simple buildings with little art, founder Joseph Smith used a cross to mark the spot for a future temple on his plans for the City of Zion. Many Saints used the Greek or Maltese cross common in folk beliefs, Freemasonry and other popular rituals of the time.

Why do Mormons wear a ring on their pointer finger?

A ring with the letters “CTR” on is often worn by members of the LDS Church as a reminder of the “Choose the Right” motto, and as a symbol of their religious affiliation. CTR rings were introduced at the same time as the CTR shield in 1970 by Primary general president LaVern W.

Does the LDS Church have a problem with the cross?

Members of the LDS Church did not accept the 19th-century Protestant prejudice against the cross. Over time, some embraced the cross as a symbol and others avoided its use. Some even used it as a way to denigrate the Catholic Church. Today members of the LDS Church concentrate on the body and blood of Christ more than the nails and wood.

Why are there no crosses on Mormon temples?

The cross was to honor the Mormon pioneers. Even though the proposal was approved by the City Council, the monument was never built. Today there are no crosses on Mormon temples. Yet two are shaped like a cross. Mormon chapels do not have crosses either.

Why don’t Latter-day Saints wear the Cross in the military?

Latter-day Saint military chaplains in uniform are required to wear the cross, as a representation of their faith category. Other Latter-day Saints do not, because we focus on the Living Christ.

Do Mormons use the Cross as a symbol of their faith?

But even when the use of the cross is divorced from anti-Catholicism, Mormons, as a whole, still do not generally use the cross as an outward symbol of their faith. In 1975, President Gordon B. Hinckley, then a member of the Quorum of the Twelve, spoke in general conference about the symbol of the cross.