Men and women from various faiths and cultures embrace religious clothing
to help express their deepest feelings and devotion to God. The nun's habit,
the Jewish prayer shawl, and the monks robes—all
are expressions of the human desire to draw closer to God.
Some religious clothing
is worn publicly, some only in special places
or for special ceremonies.
Many members of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints also wear religious clothing, but underneath
their regular clothes.
Similar to ordinary modest
under clothing,
it comes in two pieces and is usually
referred to as the temple garment.
Some people incorrectly refer to temple
garments as "Mormon underwear" or even "magic underwear," but the more
respectful term is temple garments.
Temple garments are worn
by adult members of the Church who have made solemn
promises in temples
To keep God's commandments and
to follow Jesus Christ.
They serve as a private and personal
reminder of our relationship with God and our commitment to live good,
honorable lives.