2 Responses to “I understand that the undergarments symbolize the armor of f…”
Miguel Leal
2008-05-06 04:07:35
Mormons talk about their underware
For those who are not familiar, the questioner is referring to ceremonial clothing worn by some Mormons, called "the garment." Background information is available for those who need it.
Most Mormons would say that the garment symbolizes one of two things. 1) The garment represents the "coats of [animal] skins" God gave to Adam and Eve after they were kicked out of the Garden of Eden (see Genesis 3:21). Just as God gave Adam and Eve something to take with them into the dreary world that they might remember Him, the garment is something Mormons carry with them to remember God. 2) The garment also represents sacred covenants (promises) Mormons make in their temples, promises to dedicate their lives to God and to keep His commandments.
A little research revealed that several Mormonleaders have recently compared the garment to the "armor of God." While I would not say this symbolism is widespread in the Mormon community, I really liked the image! Perhaps this interesting symbolism will gain popularity with time.
Anonymous
2008-05-07 05:54:52
LDS consider our garments sacred so we usually don't discuss them in a general manner. As to your exact question I would say that they could be seen as that, but I don't know any LDS doctrine that states that the LDS garment are exactly what is being discribed in Ephesians 6.
Most Mormons would say that the garment symbolizes one of two things. 1) The garment represents the "coats of [animal] skins" God gave to Adam and Eve after they were kicked out of the Garden of Eden (see Genesis 3:21). Just as God gave Adam and Eve something to take with them into the dreary world that they might remember Him, the garment is something Mormons carry with them to remember God. 2) The garment also represents sacred covenants (promises) Mormons make in their temples, promises to dedicate their lives to God and to keep His commandments.
A little research revealed that several Mormon leaders have recently compared the garment to the "armor of God." While I would not say this symbolism is widespread in the Mormon community, I really liked the image! Perhaps this interesting symbolism will gain popularity with time.