This week on Casefiles Unbound, we walk you through the sacred veil—literally.Karly shares the story of her first time entering a Mormon temple, a moment long anticipated and deeply feared. From whispered interviews about sexual purity to rituals involving nudity, oaths, and eternal covenants, the temple isn't just a building—it's a system of spiritual control. One that tells you whether you're worthy of eternity… or not.For women raised in high-demand religions like Mormonism, silence is often the price of inclusion. In this episode, we break that silence.We’ll explore:🔍 What the Mormon endowment ceremony is (and what it was like before reforms)🤐 How "worthiness interviews" around sexual behavior shape shame and secrecy🧵 The influence of Freemasonry and why the rituals feel so physically and emotionally intense💔 The dissonance between what you’re told will happen and what you actually experience🧠 The long-term impact of believing that obedience is the key to eternal loveWhether you've been through the temple yourself, or you're trying to understand the toll of ritualized silence and spiritual conditioning, this episode pulls back the curtain.🛑 Disclaimer:This episode discusses personal experiences with religious rituals, purity culture, and spiritual trauma, including themes of sexual coercion and emotional control. Listener discretion is advised.We do not speak on behalf of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Our intent is not to condemn, but to advocate for those who have experienced harm within systems that claimed to protect them.📚 Sources & References:Overview of Mormon Temple Endowment – Mormon Stories“Worthy” Interviews and Youth Policies – LDS Truth and TransparencyThe Mormon Endowment Ceremony and Freemasonry – Dialogue JournalPurity Culture and Sexual Shame – The Religious Trauma Institute💬 Did you go through the temple? Were you told what to expect?We’d love to hear your thoughts, your story, or what parts of this resonated most with you.And if you're in the thick of spiritual recovery, you don’t have to do it alone. You can book a private session with Karly here: https://calendly.com/spellboundhealing🎧 Subscribe to Casefiles Unbound on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Substack💌 Get essays, reflections, and behind-the-scenes thoughts by subscribing to our Substack🖤 Your favorite gossips,Karly & Sarah This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit spellboundhealing.substack.com
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This week on Casefiles Unbound, we walk you through the sacred veil—literally.Karly shares the story of her first time entering a Mormon temple, a moment long anticipated and deeply feared. From whispered interviews about sexual purity to rituals involving nudity, oaths, and eternal covenants, the temple isn't just a building—it's a system of spiritual control. One that tells you whether you're worthy of eternity… or not.For women raised in high-demand religions like Mormonism, silence is often ...