The Temple

The Mormon Temple in Rexburg was dedicated in February, 2008. I remember the big deal everyone was making out of this structure and the Mormon mystery that surrounded it. If I recall correctly there was one day when anyone of any faith could go in and check it out, after that it was in lock-down. Only real Mormons could go inside.

I went inside the place today. As I walked through the main entrance, two older distinguished gentlemen in matching white suits rose from their seats in unison behind a large wooden table. I really didn’t know if they were greeting me or they suspected I was an outsider and were ready to toss me back out the front door!

How would they know? Do Mormons have a secret translucent logo tattooed on their foreheads and then wear special contacts to spot each other?

I told them I was looking for my client (a lady in a wheelchair). They nodded knowingly and implied with their look that it would be taken care of. As I was retreating back out the entrance I noticed they never moved. A minute later, she came out.

Rexburg is a Mormon town to the extreme. Dozens of churches, no liquor stores and home to Brigham Young University. A nice place to visit but I’m glad I live in Driggs.