Independence Temple
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Independence Temple is a distinctive, modernist religious structure in Independence, Missouri, serving as the world headquarters and worship center for Community of Christ.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Independence Temple canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T6274794 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Independence Temple Context triple: [Gyo Obata, notableWork, Independence Temple]
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A.
Rockfort Temple
Rockfort Temple is a historic Hindu temple and fort complex perched atop a massive rock outcrop in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, renowned for its panoramic city views and ancient architecture.
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B.
Temple of All Religions
The Temple of All Religions is an eclectic architectural complex in Kazan, Russia, that combines elements of multiple religious traditions as a symbol of spiritual unity and cultural coexistence.
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C.
Mason Temple
Mason Temple is a historic Church of God in Christ sanctuary in Memphis, Tennessee, best known as the site of Martin Luther King Jr.’s final speech, “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop,” during the 1968 sanitation workers’ strike.
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D.
National City Christian Church
National City Christian Church is a prominent Disciples of Christ congregation in Washington, D.C., known for its grand neoclassical architecture and role as a national church for the denomination.
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E.
Chapel of Unity
The Chapel of Unity is a modern ecumenical chapel within Coventry’s St Michael’s (Coventry) Cathedral, symbolizing reconciliation and Christian unity after the devastation of World War II.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Independence Temple Target entity description: Independence Temple is a distinctive, modernist religious structure in Independence, Missouri, serving as the world headquarters and worship center for Community of Christ.
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A.
Rockfort Temple
Rockfort Temple is a historic Hindu temple and fort complex perched atop a massive rock outcrop in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, renowned for its panoramic city views and ancient architecture.
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B.
Temple of All Religions
The Temple of All Religions is an eclectic architectural complex in Kazan, Russia, that combines elements of multiple religious traditions as a symbol of spiritual unity and cultural coexistence.
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C.
Mason Temple
Mason Temple is a historic Church of God in Christ sanctuary in Memphis, Tennessee, best known as the site of Martin Luther King Jr.’s final speech, “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop,” during the 1968 sanitation workers’ strike.
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D.
National City Christian Church
National City Christian Church is a prominent Disciples of Christ congregation in Washington, D.C., known for its grand neoclassical architecture and role as a national church for the denomination.
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E.
Chapel of Unity
The Chapel of Unity is a modern ecumenical chapel within Coventry’s St Michael’s (Coventry) Cathedral, symbolizing reconciliation and Christian unity after the devastation of World War II.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
headquarters building
ⓘ
religious building ⓘ temple ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | modernist architecture ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Community of Christ World Conference
ⓘ
linked to:
World Conference of the Community of Christ
|
| category |
Christian temples
ⓘ
Churches in Independence, Missouri ⓘ Community of Christ buildings ⓘ Religious buildings and structures in Missouri ⓘ |
| city | Independence ⓘ |
| country |
United States
ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
|
| dedicatedTo | pursuit of peace ⓘ |
| function |
world headquarters of Community of Christ
ⓘ
worship center for Community of Christ ⓘ |
| governingBody |
Council of Twelve Apostles of Community of Christ
ⓘ
linked to:
Council of Twelve Apostles
First Presidency of Community of Christ ⓘ
linked to:
First Presidency
|
| heritage |
Latter Day Saint movement
ⓘ
linked to:
Latter-day Saint movement churches
|
| location | Independence, Missouri ⓘ |
| near |
Community of Christ Auditorium
ⓘ
Temple Lot in Independence, Missouri ⓘ
linked to:
Independence Temple Lot
|
| notableFeature |
administrative office wings
ⓘ
central worship space ⓘ chapel and meditation areas ⓘ tall spiral spire ⓘ |
| owner | Community of Christ ⓘ |
| primaryMaterial |
concrete
ⓘ
glass ⓘ steel ⓘ |
| publicAccess | open to visitors ⓘ |
| religion | Christianity ⓘ |
| religiousDenomination | Community of Christ ⓘ |
| religiousTradition |
Restorationist Christianity
ⓘ
linked to:
Restorationism
|
| significance |
architectural landmark in Independence, Missouri
ⓘ
serves as spiritual center for Community of Christ worldwide membership ⓘ |
| state | Missouri ⓘ |
| symbolism | spiral design symbolizes journey toward God ⓘ |
| use |
administrative offices
ⓘ
church conferences ⓘ educational events ⓘ public tours ⓘ worship services ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Independence Temple Description of subject: Independence Temple is a distinctive, modernist religious structure in Independence, Missouri, serving as the world headquarters and worship center for Community of Christ.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.