[Bruincoug]

Originally Posted by danimal

I found the temple to be pretty weird the first time, and little has changed over the years. I rarely go now because of that. I don't feel peaceful, I don't feel the spirit, I just feel weird. Thinking about the symbolism perks my intellectual curiosity, but as far as spirituality, I've yet to have a very positive experience. I think it's completely unfair, as has been pointed out, to not know what covenants you are going to make and then not really have a fair opportunity to decline to make them.

I don't remember having a temple prep class, though I guess I may have had one. My preparation was reading the Book of Moses, the pamphlet on the temple, and talking to my dad, who's recollections of the ceremony were only somewhat accurate. I remember thinking the first time, "This should be great but it's just not."

thanks. this is almost exactly how i felt and feel -- better than i was able to express it.