Those who were not as valiant, or did not receive ordinances necessary for entrance into the celestial kingdom, would enter the terrestrial kingdom.
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Potted plants were used in areas representing the Garden of Eden, and other areas were furnished appropriately, including a room representing the celestial kingdom.
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Joseph Smith taught that translated beings abide in the terrestrial kingdom until they are judged at the Final Judgement, after which they will enter into the celestial kingdom.
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In 1954, Apostle Mark E . Petersen told BYU students : " If that Negro is faithful all his days, he can and will enter the celestial kingdom.
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Celestial marriages go to the core of much public controversy about the FLDS . According to church teachings, men must have at least three wives to reach the celestial kingdom.
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The nature of the lower two degrees within the celestial kingdom have not been described, except to say that the people who go there will become " ministering angels ".
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In order to gain their eternal salvation, they feel they need to live polygamously, because that is one of the higher laws, to get them to the celestial kingdom.
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In 1954, apostle Mark E . Petersen told Brigham Young University students : " If that Negro is faithful all his days, he can and will enter the celestial kingdom.
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From the plazuela, where its slope-roofed facade appears in bold silhouette against a tropical sky of billowy clouds, Porta Coeli appears to be a gateway to a celestial kingdom.
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Many Mormons believe that all these marriages will be valid in the eternities and the husband will live together in the celestial kingdom as a family with all to whom he was sealed.
