What is Mormon underwear?

Answer by  monkeyz (3150)

Mormon underwear is a kind of full length underwear that covers the body from the knees to the biceps. It is a kind of ritual undergarment, meant to remind the wearer of their covenant with God. It is also a part of a purification process, and it inhibits the wearer from wearing "immodest" clothing.

Answer by  Darry (3853)

Mormons wear specific undergarments that are considered to be a part of their religion. It is worn at all times. It is a two piece set of shirt and pants that is always worn touching the skin. Most Mormons use them as underwear due to this requirement.

Answer by  mammakat (11147)

Latter Day Saints wear certain garments as part of Temple Rituals. "Underwear" are garments worn by some denominations of LDS after taking part in a ceremony called the Endowment Ceremony.

Answer by  drews (149)

Mormon underwear consists of a top and bottom piece of underwear. Similar to an under shirt and long briefs. They represent covenants Mormon's make in special ceremonies in their temple. The underwear is to reminds them of these covenants and encourage modesty.

Answer by  Robgea (125)

They're called "temple garments". After a Mormon has been endowed (a very holy experience in a Mormon temple), they wear them to remind themselves of the church at all times.

Answer by  suze (333)

Mormon's wear underclothing received when they become fully endowed in a Mormon temple. Mormons believe these garments to be sacred and symbolic. They do not believe them to be "magic"

Answer by  tamkees (3203)

Mormons receive these white, symbol-laden garments during a temple endowment ceremony. The garment symbolizes their promises to God and is worn next to the skin at all times.

Answer by  tamkees (3203)

Devout Mormons begin wearing special undergarments after a special ceremony. The lightweight, usually white undergarments have religious symbols printed on them or incorporated in the design. The underwear serves as a reminder of the covenant each individual Mormon has with God. It also allows Mormons to set themselves apart from the world while still being a part of it.