Comments on: The Black Robes of a False Priesthood http://www.templestudy.com/2008/01/24/the-black-robes-of-a-false-priesthood/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-black-robes-of-a-false-priesthood Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:33:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Rebekah http://www.templestudy.com/2008/01/24/the-black-robes-of-a-false-priesthood/comment-page-1/#comment-5467 Rebekah Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:45:44 +0000 http://www.templestudy.com/2008/01/24/the-black-robes-of-a-false-priesthood/#comment-5467 I just found this blog and was drawn to this particular article. Very interesting. I am quite fond of my education and my degree but something about this article reminded something my father told me around the same time I graduated from my university. He basically scorned the education system of today and mentioned that when he was in school, education was something for knowledge sake to learn and grow from. That was the purpose of school and education, but now the degree means nothing more than a commodity and a means to an end. Education is used to gain wealth, power and advancement of a career and not just for a love of knowledge for knowledge sake. I just found this blog and was drawn to this particular article. Very interesting. I am quite fond of my education and my degree but something about this article reminded something my father told me around the same time I graduated from my university. He basically scorned the education system of today and mentioned that when he was in school, education was something for knowledge sake to learn and grow from. That was the purpose of school and education, but now the degree means nothing more than a commodity and a means to an end. Education is used to gain wealth, power and advancement of a career and not just for a love of knowledge for knowledge sake.

]]> By: Black and White Robes- Part One « Three Watches http://www.templestudy.com/2008/01/24/the-black-robes-of-a-false-priesthood/comment-page-1/#comment-3637 Black and White Robes- Part One « Three Watches Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:26:29 +0000 http://www.templestudy.com/2008/01/24/the-black-robes-of-a-false-priesthood/#comment-3637 [...] That earnest plea was not said with tongue in cheek, but with the utmost sincerity born of a profound knowledge and understanding of the past and the present. It was far more than a mere denunciation of simple worldliness; it was a condemnation of our profound ignorance.” Anthony Larson [...] [...] That earnest plea was not said with tongue in cheek, but with the utmost sincerity born of a profound knowledge and understanding of the past and the present. It was far more than a mere denunciation of simple worldliness; it was a condemnation of our profound ignorance.” Anthony Larson [...]

]]> By: Anthony E. Larson http://www.templestudy.com/2008/01/24/the-black-robes-of-a-false-priesthood/comment-page-1/#comment-217 Anthony E. Larson Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:53:27 +0000 http://www.templestudy.com/2008/01/24/the-black-robes-of-a-false-priesthood/#comment-217 Nibley's observations were neither casual nor mistaken. The cap and gown traditionally worn at commencement exercises is no less than a variation of the temple garment, appropriated by the secular, educational wing of the 'science church' in order to secure more gravitas. This is the same church that Nephi saw in vision. That we Saints fail to see this amazed and dismayed the good doctor, who clearly understood this truth. This led him to reveal this astounding irony by pleading for God's forgiveness. That earnest plea was not said with tongue in cheek, but with the utmost sincerity born of a profound knowledge and understanding of the past and the present. It was far more than a mere denunciation of simple worldliness; it was a condemnation of our profound ignorance. Nibley’s observations were neither casual nor mistaken. The cap and gown traditionally worn at commencement exercises is no less than a variation of the temple garment, appropriated by the secular, educational wing of the ‘science church’ in order to secure more gravitas. This is the same church that Nephi saw in vision. That we Saints fail to see this amazed and dismayed the good doctor, who clearly understood this truth. This led him to reveal this astounding irony by pleading for God’s forgiveness. That earnest plea was not said with tongue in cheek, but with the utmost sincerity born of a profound knowledge and understanding of the past and the present. It was far more than a mere denunciation of simple worldliness; it was a condemnation of our profound ignorance.

]]> By: andrew http://www.templestudy.com/2008/01/24/the-black-robes-of-a-false-priesthood/comment-page-1/#comment-38 andrew Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:38:13 +0000 http://www.templestudy.com/2008/01/24/the-black-robes-of-a-false-priesthood/#comment-38 I love the speech that followed the "robes of an apostate priesthood" and love Nibley's courage to denounce worldliness. And interesting to compare how the world views the rites of graduation and of the temple. What a fascinating contrast... I love the speech that followed the “robes of an apostate priesthood” and love Nibley’s courage to denounce worldliness.

And interesting to compare how the world views the rites of graduation and of the temple. What a fascinating contrast…

]]> By: Bryce Haymond http://www.templestudy.com/2008/01/24/the-black-robes-of-a-false-priesthood/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Bryce Haymond Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:21:13 +0000 http://www.templestudy.com/2008/01/24/the-black-robes-of-a-false-priesthood/#comment-17 Thanks Chad and David. Yes, Nibley was not too fond of what the university has become today (see his <i>Day of the Amateur</i>). Instead of a symbol of education, it has become a symbol of worldly power and authority, of titles and degrees, which mean relatively little. Thanks Chad and David.

Yes, Nibley was not too fond of what the university has become today (see his Day of the Amateur). Instead of a symbol of education, it has become a symbol of worldly power and authority, of titles and degrees, which mean relatively little.

]]> By: David Littlefield http://www.templestudy.com/2008/01/24/the-black-robes-of-a-false-priesthood/comment-page-1/#comment-15 David Littlefield Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:55:39 +0000 http://www.templestudy.com/2008/01/24/the-black-robes-of-a-false-priesthood/#comment-15 Great post. I am not sure why this angers people so, but over the years when I have shared this story, I find many are angered, especially BYU graduates. Like they thought the graduation ceremony was a pristine rite that was part of the restoration. I like Nibley's explanation that the Temple is a model of the universe, and that the university attempts the same imagery. That the university is an unauthorized (apostate) attempt to imitate the temple. -David Great post.

I am not sure why this angers people so, but over the years when I have shared this story, I find many are angered, especially BYU graduates. Like they thought the graduation ceremony was a pristine rite that was part of the restoration.

I like Nibley’s explanation that the Temple is a model of the universe, and that the university attempts the same imagery. That the university is an unauthorized (apostate) attempt to imitate the temple.

-David

]]> By: Chad http://www.templestudy.com/2008/01/24/the-black-robes-of-a-false-priesthood/comment-page-1/#comment-14 Chad Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:39:43 +0000 http://www.templestudy.com/2008/01/24/the-black-robes-of-a-false-priesthood/#comment-14 Sweet blog Bryce! Welcome to the blog-o-sphere! Sweet blog Bryce! Welcome to the blog-o-sphere!

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