: Despite the visual milestone, the building remains closed, with public tours not scheduled until April 2027 . 4. Why It Feels Like a Shell Game
: This shift comes as the Church faces mounting legal battles over temple aesthetics, including a major lawsuit in Texas over steeple heights and building restrictions in Colorado Springs . 3. Salt Lake Temple: The Ultimate Shell LDS Church Pulls Temple Shell Game On Mormons Again!!!
: While members were conditioned to expect a celebratory list of new locations every six months, the focus has abruptly shifted to the "planning and approval process". 2. Moving the Goalposts on Announcements : Despite the visual milestone, the building remains