Mormons why do you fold your arms during prayer?

[datamonkey]

I have noticed that when Mormons pray they fold their arms instead of placing their hands together as normally seen in a traditional Christian setting. How did this practice evolve?

 

[mjf001]

I have noticed that when Mormons pray they fold their arms instead of placing their hands together as normally seen in a traditional Christian setting. How did this practice evolve?

I was raised LDS. I don’t know how the practice evolved, but I was taught as a kid to pray that way. I was told it was the best way to show reverence.

 

[bpbasilphx]

I have noticed that when Mormons pray they fold their arms instead of placing their hands together as normally seen in a traditional Christian setting. …

Where did you get that idea?

According to the earliest artistic represntation, the traditional posture for Christian prayer is standing with arms and hands extended–the orans posture.