Why this non-Latter-day Saint historian is excited to visit the Salt Lake Temple — even if there is no dancing

Temples have been a central feature of the Latter-day Saint faith since its inception. While they remain significant, their function has evolved, and they no longer host social events like dances.
Temples are a defining feature of Latter-day Saint Christianity, and they have been from the beginning.
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