walkingdork said:

I thought I was getting off the subject :)

So Mormons...we joke about the "magic underwear," but what is it actually all about?

Garments are not magical in any sense. We wear them as a "protection." Is this a protection like the personal shield in Dune (just read the book, so it's the first reference to come to mind :)? No. The protection it provides is spiritual in nature. And how is that the case? Well, in temples we make covenants to obey God's commandments. These covenants are not anything bizarre, and are in fact promises to live Christ-like lives, only we find these covenants more binding. Garments are worn at all times (except for the three S's: sports, showers, sex), and therefore serve as a constant reminder. They are no more magical than a crucifex worn by most Christian faiths, and instead are symbolic of our devotion and faithfulness to Christ.