"An article written by McKay Coppin, sparked by the recent Broadway play about the Mormon church, brings up a few points. Most I take with a grain of Salt and consider that they play was mostly disrespectful satire written by the same guys that write the South Park television show. First, based on a previous post, I notice there is a problem with calling the church but it’s nickname in the title of a Broadway play but that aside, Mr. Coppin does refer to “magic underpants” and while this seems to be a pretty disrespectful way to address one of your beliefs, I have heard of them before and wondered. What are they?"
We do believe in wearing undergarments that remind us who we are and what we believe. Much like a Crucifix can be a symbol, which serves as a reminder of the sacrifice of Christ to many people around the world, these garments serve as a constant reminder of the ongoing beliefs and promises that make up critical elements of our faith. The difference is that while some choose to publicly display their symbol or reminder and wear it around their necks for all to see, members of the Church keep these personal reminders close to them and private. Members choose to display their personal actions, prompted by the sacred reminder, as opposed to the symbol itself. It’s also true that the belief extends to sacred garments providing protection; this is similar to the belief that a Crucifix or St. Christopher's Medal provides its wearer protection.
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