Wikipedia – Temple Pages

Temple Pages on Wikipedia: A Mission to Preserve and Share True Information

Overview:
The Temple Pages Wikipedia Project is an initiative dedicated to updating, enhancing, and maintaining accurate, well-sourced information about temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Wikipedia. By ensuring these pages reflect the truth with verified and credible sources, we provide researchers, members, and individuals from all walks of life with a reliable resource for learning about these sacred spaces.

Why Update Temple Pages on Wikipedia?

1. The Importance of Accurate Information:

Temples hold deep spiritual, cultural, and historical significance. They are centers of worship, community, and inspiration. Ensuring accurate information about temples online safeguards their legacy and allows individuals to learn about their importance without misinformation or bias.

2. Accessibility for All:

Wikipedia is one of the world’s most visited websites, serving as a starting point for millions of people searching for reliable information. By updating temple pages, we ensure that members, researchers, and the curious can access detailed, trustworthy insights about temples anywhere in the world.

3. Validating Truth with Multiple Sources:

The scriptures teach the importance of establishing truth through “the mouth of two or three witnesses” (2 Corinthians 13:1). In the digital age, having correct records in multiple locations ensures transparency and credibility. By improving temple pages on Wikipedia, we add another layer of validation for those seeking the truth.

4. Displacing Misinformation:

Outdated or incorrect entries on Wikipedia can lead to misunderstandings about temples, their history, and their purpose. Enhancing these pages with accurate, sourced information ensures that false narratives are replaced with truth.

Our Vision:

The Temple Pages Wikipedia Project strives to create:

• Accurate and Verified Pages: Every temple page will include correct historical details, architectural descriptions, spiritual significance, and community impact.
• Globally Recognized Resources: With Wikipedia being multilingual, updated temple pages can serve as a global resource for individuals researching in their native languages.
• A Beacon for Truth and Education: These pages will stand as a testament to the faith, history, and purpose of temples, educating and inspiring people worldwide.

The Process:

1. Research and Verification:
   Our team delves into official Church publications, historical archives, and trusted secondary sources to ensure all information is accurate and credible.
2. Comprehensive Updates:
   Temple pages are updated with rich, detailed content, including history, architecture, community events, milestones, and significance to members and local communities.
3. Visual and Structural Enhancements:
   Pages are supplemented with high-quality images, organized sections, and well-referenced content to ensure they meet Wikipedia’s highest standards.
4. Ongoing Maintenance:
   We monitor changes and additions to ensure the accuracy and integrity of each page over time.

The Impact of Your Support:

Your donation to this project enables us to:

• Research and Validate Information: Ensure all updates are based on authoritative and verified sources.
• Collaborate with Experts: Work with historians, photographers, and Church leaders to enrich Wikipedia content.
• Reach Global Audiences: Translate and expand pages to make accurate information about temples accessible in multiple languages.
• Displace Falsehoods: Replace incorrect or incomplete entries with truth, helping individuals gain a clear and respectful understanding of temples.

Join Us in Preserving Temple Histories:

Temples are sacred edifices, each with a unique story that reflects the dedication, sacrifice, and faith of countless individuals. By supporting the Temple Pages Wikipedia Project, you’re ensuring that these stories are accurately preserved and widely shared.

Help us make temples a beacon of truth and inspiration in the digital world. Donate today to bring clarity, accuracy, and reverence to these vital records for generations to come.