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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m no longer religious, but I was Mormon and the answer is that it depends. Almost all religious activities happen at regular chapels and everybody is welcome there. A few religious ceremonies take place in temples (those more ostentatious buildings) and atheists are not allowed there; in fact many believing and active members are not allowed there. [/quote]

But if you keep your atheism to yourself, you can participate freely -- right?[/quote]

Different poster here.  I'm not Mormon, but I know some people who are LDS, and the answer is no.  You can only go into the temple if you are in good standing with the church.  
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Indeed. You can lie, but it would take major commitment. You have to be going to church regularly, (the person who gives you a little card that says you can go to the temple is the head of the congregation so he knows how much you have been going), and you have to profess belief in God during an interview. I have heard stories of people lying about their beliefs and stories of people borrowing somebody else’s card to gain access, but it’s rare. [/quote]

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