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@glenturney4750

2 жыл бұрын

joseph smith was a lying 14 year old puritan.

@sunriseboy4837

Жыл бұрын

I'm not a Mormon. But your 'opinions' are very inaccurate, and very precious. This crapola is produced from a 'religious' point of view, and only follows the woke 'scientific evidence'.

@MsJenniferwilson

Жыл бұрын

there is no missing link. all FRAUDS. just like racist joseph smith and his racist mason buddies, racist darwin was also a high level freemason and father of the eugenics movement. DNA proves his theory FALSE.

@dleoburns

4 ай бұрын

Miss J: “There is no missing link. All FRAUDS.” What about the Neanderthal? “Neanderthals are hominids in the genus Homo, humans, and generally classified as a distinct species, H. neanderthalensis, although sometimes as a subspecies of modern human as Homo sapiens neanderthalensis. This would necessitate the classification of modern humans as H. sapiens sapiens.[132]” [Wikipedia/Neanderthal/Classification] “Interbreeding between archaic and modern humans occurred during the Middle Paleolithic and early Upper Paleolithic. The interbreeding happened in several independent events that included Neanderthals and Denisovans, as well as several unidentified hominins.[2] Neanderthal-derived DNA has been found in the genomes of most or possibly all contemporary populations, varying noticeably by region. It accounts for 1-4% of modern genomes for people outside Sub-Saharan Africa, although estimates vary, and either none or possibly up to 0.3% - according to recent research[3] - for those in Africa. It is highest in East Asians, intermediate in Europeans, and lower in Southeast Asians.[4] According to some research, it is also lower in Melanesians and Polynesians compared to both East Asians and Europeans.[4] However, other research finds higher Neanderthal admixture in Melanesians, as well as in Native Americans, than in Europeans (though not higher than in East Asians).[5] In December 2023, scientists reported that genes inherited by modern humans from Neanderthals and Denisovans may biologically influence the daily routine of modern humans.[8]” [Wikipedia/Interbreeding between archaic and modern humans/Introduction] “just like racist Joseph Smith and his racist Mason buddies, racist Darwin was also a high-level freemason and father of the eugenics movement. DNA proves his theory is FALSE.” Miss J are you a Freemason? I am not and never have been a Freemason. So, how can we determine whether Freemasons are racist?

Be kind and don’t make jokes at the expense of Mormons, ya’ll. You have no idea how traumatic it is to go through losing your faith and discovering the truth. It is literally like being told you’ve been plugged into the matrix this entire time. Try to imagine that for a second, like really imagine it. That’s the closest thing you could imagine to what this is like. Some of us become suicidal, and all of us take years to process the trauma. Be kind.

@wildlyshy9885

3 жыл бұрын

I am currently going through a major shift of truth. Discovering that what you believed as truth since birth, is in fact false... has caused extreme dissociation for me. Coming to terms with the fact that my entire childhood and religious views are corrupt and lies is exactly like waking up in the matrix. I’m glad I found out though. I don’t regret choosing truth.

@farpo_

3 жыл бұрын

I mean... was it really a surprise?

@MF-fg3lj

3 жыл бұрын

it will be okay....you are never alone

@carolynsilvers9999

3 жыл бұрын

I understand. I was raised strict Evangelical fundimentalist. It ripped my core out when i finally faced the truth. Its like the stages of grief, deniall, anger, depression and all the other... But you do make it through and its empowering to finally embrace the beliefs that you believe because you believe them and not because you've been indoctrinated to believe them. 💓

@hipposyrup5500

3 жыл бұрын

@@farpo_ Yes, if your whole life you only hear one side and are being told only certain things it can be very hard to come up with free thought and it is very easy to get trapped.

If a religion is true, the truth shouldn't be what destroys it.

@katkathoss

7 жыл бұрын

Oh and there's Shakespearean quotes in the Book of Mormon

@_JellyDonut_

7 жыл бұрын

Follower of Christ Ok fine, let's focus on Joseph Smith's sex life. Does it bother you at all that he slept with so many women? I mean LDS members can't so much as have a cup of coffee but the prophet gets to sleep around like an NBA player? Seems fishy, please tell me where I'm wrong.

@_JellyDonut_

7 жыл бұрын

Follower of Christ So you don't believe he slept with other women but if he did it wouldn't bother you because you don't judge others. Do I have that right?

@katkathoss

7 жыл бұрын

Why are you even on this video? Shouldn't you be using your time more wisely "follower of christ" ;)

@katkathoss

7 жыл бұрын

Lol follower of christ blocked me

I can’t imagine how hard it is to leave especially when you have family and friends that are Mormon

@ezrabanks9781

9 ай бұрын

It’s a harrowing experience i can tell you that.

@randinboise

8 ай бұрын

BUT SO WORTH IT!

@SlyPearTree

7 ай бұрын

I'm very glad I was not born in a religion and/or family that would treat me different for leaving that religion. I became an atheist in my 20's about 35 years ago and it never made a difference with how I interact with my friends and family.

@Villosa64

4 ай бұрын

They will all shun and will start to part with you, a religion so much about close-knit families for eternities is the same religion that breaks up many families

@dleoburns

4 ай бұрын

SlyPearTree: “I became an atheist in my 20s about 35 years ago and it never made a difference with how I interact with my friends and family.” “Agnosticism is the view or belief that the existence of God, of the divine or the supernatural is unknown or unknowable.[1][2][3] Another definition provided is the view that "human reason is incapable of providing sufficient rational grounds to justify either the belief that God exists or the belief that God does not exist."[2] [Wikipedia/Agnosticism/Introduction] So, you are the one human being capable of determining that God doesn’t exist? How was that conclusion made?

I talked to an ex-Mormon one time and she talked about how hard it was to leave the church. And how hard the emotional trauma is. Something she said that really stuck out to me was that she’s happier as an ex-morning then she ever could’ve been in LDS. I doubt anyone will even read this comment but if you do by chance and you are questioning LDS, you aren’t alone and I send you love, and strength❤️

@tinamincheski2195

Жыл бұрын

No matter what church you are a part of....question everything. You are a unique creation , and will understand what is true in your own way. Guidance is a good thing...but you must come to understanding through your own revelations.

@johnmarquardt1991

Жыл бұрын

Cults can destroy people.

@LeGeND-12

Жыл бұрын

I’m reading this and was also raised Mormon. My family will basically mourn me as dead when I admit I have no plans to ever go back or raise my children that way. But I am happier than ever and feel more connected to God than any point in time ever.

@pureblood8712

Жыл бұрын

I left the church 6 years ago and at times I think about going back because I do miss a lot of things about the church , I've got great memories of dance festivals, road shows, picking oranges for the church, pioneer day parades but church was way different back in the 60s& 70s they started changing in the 80s or I just got smarter and I'm kind of hard headed and fought a lot of their beliefs, I just couldn't agree with most of it and boy it upset mom, after mom passed I turned my back and yes it is hard but I found a good southern Baptist church that I really enjoy, I haven't joined yet but when I finally commit I would like to get rebaptized because after learning the whole truth I don't feel like my LDS baptism is a true.

@LeGeND-12

Жыл бұрын

@@pureblood8712 same here- 90s kid. My whole family has yet to hear my reasons for it . Also a pure blood. 😁

I understand being born into a religion and not questioning dogma, but I never understood how Smith convinced so many people to leave their already established faith into something radically different.

@justgween7573

4 жыл бұрын

Look up the Second Great Awakening, American Exceptionalism in the 1800s, and Manifest Destiny. TL,DR; Mormonism supported mainstream/popular politics, philosophy, and culture of 1800s America. Mormonism's doctrinal roots and the social sphere of the United States during Smith's era are nearly inseparable; it's a very "American made" religion, in a manner of speaking. The beliefs taught by the church would have been agreeable and sensible to some of the people of that time.

@alfredoalcantar8691

4 жыл бұрын

🎼 dum dum dum dum dummy 🎶

@MrSuperhenry101

3 жыл бұрын

This is what I think about all the time when I think about the Latin American converts. I don’t understand how teenage boys (the missionaries) can go to Brazil or Argentina and successfully convert Latinos to Mormonism today. Catholicism has such a deep, cultural hold on us Latinos. Don’t understand how teenage missionaries who barely speak Spanish pull them away from their fathers’ faith.

@silvianmarley7928

3 жыл бұрын

Jesus h christ..so thats what u arrived at lol Jesus christ lol I'd be more worried about how he got so many married women to marry him... And all your worried about is people leaving faith 😂😂😂

@caramelkisses8396

3 жыл бұрын

Christians are the easiest converts! I always say mainly because a lot don't truly study and have the same discipline as other religions and also for the lack of knowledge of other religions. So it's easy to sell someone a really good story wien they don't honestly know what they believe in.

I'm a Mormom and after seeing this i have alot of questions to ask and dont know how to feel about being a Mormom .wow all i can say

@nnebeel

5 жыл бұрын

You are not alone. The links shared here will all be great places to start. I highly recommend taking it slowly. Tackle each new bit of information individually. Research it. Don't let yourself feel snowballed if you can help it. There is a very real danger of becoming overwhelmed during your research. 50 problems is just scratching the surface, and each point has a whole world of information and stories behind it. Mormon Stories is a great place for a thoughtful dialogue (listen to a mixture of both old and new episodes). The r/mormon and r/exmormon subreddits are also extremely helpful. There is a community of questioning/doubting/former Mormons more than 100,000 strong there. They won't mock you or judge you. I've been where you are today, and so have many others.

@andreadetata4801

4 жыл бұрын

Damon Harris; I really hope you realize that the Mormon religion is not true and that you will truly God one of these days. Here's a thought for you; since mainstream Mormons abandon polygamy, you don't even believe in your own prophets teachings! What does that tell you???? Get out while you can...

@kylechristensen3290

4 жыл бұрын

Former Mormon myself and i say....RUN MAN!!!!!!!!

@gabezierenberg7663

4 жыл бұрын

Damon I am a mormon to. The church is true.

@radiantlight2361

4 жыл бұрын

Come out from among them

The worse part is that Mormons are loving and kind. We were all raised to to do good and all we want is to be good but it’s so cruel to find you’re completely wrong. The leaders abuse our good nature and kindness. When everything you know, your family, friends, ideas, time, and money is all centered around the church, it is so hard to question anything. When you’ve invested your whole life to lie, sometimes it’s easier to pretend it’s the truth

@rarerides

Жыл бұрын

Incredibly sad and accurate.

@jimbomanzano4785

Жыл бұрын

YOU SAID, “The worse part is that Latter-day Saints are loving and kind.” I say what is wrong with being loving and kind? What could possibly be wrong with loving Jesus Christ and doing what he taught?…… Love your neighbor as yourself, love one another, teach one another, serve one another, forgive one another, let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works, etc? “We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul-We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.”(Articles of Faith No. 13). YOU ALSO SAID, “The leaders abuse our good nature and kindness.” (Are you claiming to be a member in good standing?) In what way do the leaders abuse our good nature and kindness? We gladly pay tithing because it is God’s way of blessing his children and advancing the mission of his church to preach the restored gospel, to perfect the saints, and to build temples for sacred ordinances. We also love following the teachings of our living prophet and the Apostles for they conform with the teachings of Jesus Christ. YOU SAID, “It’s hard to question anything.” Our local bishops and stake presidents are well informed as to church administration and doctrines; members can ask them any questions anytime. (The local leaders and all the tens of thousands of workers in the global church serve freely without compensation. The same is true for 53,000 full-time missionaries serving in 160 countries and territories around the globe.) YOU SAID, “When you’ve invested your whole life to a lie, sometimes it’s easier to pretend it’s the truth.” I have invested 46 years of my life with my wife and children in the church. We were greatly blessed by living the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. We know it to be true. There are answers to all the purported evidences and accusations against the Church. It has always been the war between good and evil. We know where we stand. Whose side are on? We know “there must be an opposition in all things”(2Nephi 2:11). We also know that “we must be tried in all things” that we may be prepared to receive the glory that the Lord has prepared for us” (D&C 136:31). There is no pretending for us - we know the church is true. Anything which inviteth to do good is of God and anything which inviteth to do evil is of the devil. YOU SAID that the members of our church are loving and kind. That we are! We are staying put in our church. How about you? What have you got?

@illvinny

Жыл бұрын

The thing is they aren’t loving and kind it’s a fake face they put on they are actually prejudice racist and liars and take advantage of earth other and people ..

@kalensilva5814

Жыл бұрын

mathew 19:29 And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or property, for my sake, will receive a hundred times as much in return and will inherit eternal life.

@jimbomanzano4785

Жыл бұрын

@@kalensilva5814 I am wondering why you quoted Matthew 19:29. Are you suggesting that true Christians should follow it in their lives? Will you follow it?

As a non religious person, I'm stunned at how many Mormons watch this video and are blown away. Good on you guys, you can do it

@ashtonthomas3688

2 жыл бұрын

I,know for a fact Joseph was not polygamous

@jokey2356

2 жыл бұрын

@@ashtonthomas3688 how do you know

@davidn.211

2 жыл бұрын

@@ashtonthomas3688 Present your proof.

@DarrenRockwell

2 жыл бұрын

@@ashtonthomas3688 proof? Im all ears

@gustercc

2 жыл бұрын

@@ashtonthomas3688 where did you go, bro???

Ever notice that most Anti-Mormon videos allow comments to be made, while most Mormon videos don't? It is almost as if Mormons don't want to promote free thinking on a critical level...

@MelissaPons

8 жыл бұрын

+Devon Bartolomei Exactly.

@ericstebbing8540

8 жыл бұрын

+Devon Bartolomei Has not been my experience.

@masonhamilton5815

8 жыл бұрын

Mormon videos don't like comments because the people who make them have feelings, and don't need that negativity brought in by people like you surrounding their videos.

@walker110701

7 жыл бұрын

they need to suck it up and deal with it then, cause it ain't going away.

@needoh5600

7 жыл бұрын

Walker DeathScythe1107 No ur right but most mormons deal with it in daily lives if they don't grow up in Mormon Utah valley. Plus we kinda already now how u feel and we now how those in the church feel. What's the point in getting into arguments if each side is dead set on their idea?

I was born into the church and I was ready to devote my life to it. I’ve really been questioning a lot about it lately, however. A lot of things didn’t make sense to me. Church leaders always encourage us to study the church to answer our questions, but they specifically teach that we should only look for answers through the church. Now I see why they don’t want us looking outside of the church mediums. Watching this video was a rude awakening. I’m definitely sad that everything I’ve been taught and had believed completely is false and it’s gonna take a while to let that really sink in, but I’m done with the church. Once I leave my parent’s place (hopefully when I turn 18) I’m leaving for good.

@davidnewhart2533

3 жыл бұрын

@@arthurhunt642 There's a whole bunch of evidence for God.

@moirahurley2862

3 жыл бұрын

@@arthurhunt642 I feel sorry for you..

@elliefuller3667

3 жыл бұрын

@@arthurhunt642 Eh, I’m agnostic but if religion is what they still want, they should go for it. Find one that suits them, but use that religion to promote love and unity, don’t use it against people

@elliefuller3667

3 жыл бұрын

@@MaveKBMomo With all due respect buddy, fuck off. I’ve had enough people telling me to search for Jesus. I will live the best life I possibly can right now, being a good person with morals and enjoying my time with my loved ones, and if there’s an afterlife, living as a good person here should be enough to get me there. But I’m not gonna concern myself too much with the future. I would rather ensure I enjoy the present.

@pikewerfer

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidnewhart2533 please look up evidence in the dictionary.

I was raised Mormon. I remember being 10 or 11 years old and asking honest, genuine questions and getting harsh reactions from adults. Pretty quickly, I began to realize many answers were insincere and superficially convenient. My doubts steadily grew until I was 19 and said "No way I'm serving a mission. I don't believe this stuff. How can I tell somebody to convert?". Never been back.

@kbs1212

4 жыл бұрын

billyman Same here. I was 10 and left at 22. I’m glad you had a good head on your shoulders. Critical thinkers are so quickly shut down. The more I wanted to sincerely learn, the more I was labeled as not having a testimony. “Pray until it’s true” 🙄

@cantrell0817

4 жыл бұрын

@@kbs1212 Ugh, I got the same advice. Keep praying. There's some good aspects to being Mormon but I just can't accept the blatant lies, manipulation and greed (tithing). Good luck to you. Sounds like we both broke through to the other side and have a healthier view of the church.

@robinmcguire2663

4 жыл бұрын

I also had simular issues! I was even taken to the bishop who discussed with me that my problem (i.e. the questions I asked & critical thinking about the runaround answers I was given that left me with even more questions) was due to my own failing: lack of faith. I WAS A CHILD and they berated me for my ability to be analytical and seek clarification of what didn't make sense to me! This is only one reason I left - I could go on for days with more but I won't. Most has already been said by many other comments. Peace to you all!

@joshyyekonsire1

4 жыл бұрын

I have a very similar experience. I truly wanted to believe it.... I mean who really truly wants to be a black sheep jack mormon apostate anyway. But I would have genuine logical questions and the answer would either be harsh or painfully vague like "its gods plan" or "pray about it" or "just worry about the basics, they are what really matter"

@RMokros

4 жыл бұрын

Well you will never make Celestial Being!

Too bad all the Mormon channels blocked comments

@fubbas_Imperium

4 жыл бұрын

true

@raymondsaint4156

4 жыл бұрын

They know what would happen if they didn't.

@TimLucasdesign

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not a Mormon myself but I don't blame them for turning off comments. They don't want their materials to be a soundboard for hateful trolls.

@lukebandy516

4 жыл бұрын

Censoring free speech on a public forum means trying to hide something

@ghostpoperhunjyn2769

3 жыл бұрын

I’m confused why it’s a bad thing?

Goes to show: People will believe virtually anything. If Smith were alive today he'd be either a televangelist or a politician.

@jasonleroywharton

4 жыл бұрын

Nah, if Smith were alive today he would be trying to clean up the mess they have turned his Church into.

@jasonleroywharton

4 жыл бұрын

@@sahadhassan4764 The Bible only really addresses one world. Joseph Smith, Jr., addresses cycles of worlds and of eternity. He got his information from having opened up the book sealed with seven seals that teaches the end from the beginning and how one world flows to another world. Each world has its own Elohim that is composed from the previous worlds Savior, who becomes the Father, and those who become one with him as joint heirs with him. The Bible actually teaches this too, but people don't know how to find and interpret the master blueprint of creation.

@jasonleroywharton

4 жыл бұрын

@@sahadhassan4764 Smith knows the truth about everything pertaining to God. He is the 3rd member of the Godhead and the father of the new world.

@jasonleroywharton

4 жыл бұрын

@@sahadhassan4764 Why, so you can go back to being lazy and not have to think about much? Of course I am serious. In time you will hear more about me.

@jasonleroywharton

4 жыл бұрын

@@sahadhassan4764 You are in way over your head. I know precisely what I am talking about. And I know exactly what is at stake.

I'm only 17, but once I'm 18 I definitely plan on leaving the church and even possibly removing my records from the church if I have any trouble for leaving...

@TheMormonInformant

6 жыл бұрын

I wish you luck. If you need any help with the transition, don't hesitate to ask! :)

@eliserose1460

6 жыл бұрын

The Mormon Informant thank you! I have several family members who have removed their records so I'm lucky to have those people in my life

@krispykookie7374

6 жыл бұрын

Elise Rose I wish you luck and hope everything goes well

@amadeusfuzz4320

5 жыл бұрын

I'm 19 and just had my name removed. I wrote a letter, met with the stake president and gave it to him, and now my extended family doesnt want anything to do with me because i will infect the minds of my cousins with free thinking!

@theatheist4519

5 жыл бұрын

Myana Coffman sorry, everything in this video is absolutely true. I can point you to a video that covers all of this and more with proof and links to the citations

I left the church 5.5 years ago and I’m definitely more happier, when I went as a kid it got to the point where I hated going to church and everything

I left the church a few months ago. I’m 13, I’m very grateful I left as early as I did. There’s so much emotional damage that has happened to me and I haven’t even been in it for very long. I’m very lucky that my mom is leaving the church too so I can talk to her and she is supportive. My dad isn’t supportive but I understand why. When I was in the church my mom said she left, and I cried for a long time. I’m so happy that I left

@rubyparker6260

2 жыл бұрын

I’m 18 and also just left recently. My family isn’t leaving the church but I was lucky enough for them to still be understanding and loving. And I agree, so much emotional damage that is hard to understand until you actually go through it

@klopcodez

2 жыл бұрын

Mormonism is no church do not make a mistake

@pennylane9289

2 жыл бұрын

Its LIBERATING!! I left a home, popular neighbors, my husband & so much more. Took my kids and ran & I never regret it and never looked back. Took me years to escape the mind manipulation !

@TheYammerHammer

2 жыл бұрын

I grew up in Utah. Stay strong

@pennylane9289

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheYammerHammer Thanks Hammer. I needed that!

Do you know the penalty for having TWO wives? Two mother-in-laws! (bada-bing!)

@ptuffgong8504

8 жыл бұрын

Oh the horror!!!!

@robertallison107

8 жыл бұрын

Depends on the personalities of the In-Laws.....

@KonradZielinski

7 жыл бұрын

When it comes to picking a second wife, marry your first wives sister, problem solved.

@caleb8239

7 жыл бұрын

How is having two mother-in-laws a problem? That's just two more potential dates for Friday night.

@Paul-wq9fd

7 жыл бұрын

You get excommunicated!

The fact that Dallin Oaks is quoted saying “It's wrong to criticize leaders of the church, even if the criticism is true” shows that if all these points are true and the religion is indeed based on falsehoods it’s true members won’t care because the fear of being wrong your whole life is greater than the quest for the truth. It’s called weakness. That’s why members that figure out the truth and leave the faith are so angry.

@BeccasBracelets.j

3 жыл бұрын

Ya

@ASMRyouVEGANyet

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, I want my time and money back!

@ashtonthomas3688

2 жыл бұрын

What Dallin H. Oaks was trying to say that the prophet and church authorities are not perfect and is trying their best, so to not criticize them will encourage them to continue on.

@FluffyArtiste20

2 жыл бұрын

They’re literally God’s servants. That’s why they say you shouldn’t criticize them. Because it’s disrespectful to them and to God.

@TheBrooklyndandy

2 жыл бұрын

@@FluffyArtiste20 I’m sorry but you are text book definition of brain washed. The Mormon churches pressures women to have as many children as possible to grow numbers through indoctrination and mind control. None of these men were appointed by god. They chose among themselves for profit and funding personal agendas. They said “choose the right” and use fear tactics to keep people from digging and finding out the true. The real god doesn’t appoint people to represent him and intimidate people into submission to right checks and vote politically to protect ignorant views. He gave us all equality and built this world from love for all of us to have a chance at a happy existence. I honestly feel bad for people that are brainwashed by the church. Your religious views are wrong and it’s sad.

I’m Mormon and I always like challenging myself. I have to do some thinking after watching. Always good to test faith! god will lead me down the correct path. Be it Mormon or not

@TheMormonInformant

4 жыл бұрын

Let me know if you would like sources for any of my claims. You can also read the CES letter that this video is a summary of to get more context and hyperlinked sources. Good luck!

@richardhorn5554

4 жыл бұрын

How is the research going? Please keep us updated!

@celyne0512

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheMormonInformant Hi! I have Mormon friends and they have talked me in and somehow "felt" the spirit while i was reading one of their recommended books. I am now studying it whether to seriously go with this religion or not. May I please have the sources for this video? Thank you!

@TheMormonInformant

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Cel. This is the original source for the video: cesletter.org

@MsPoliteRants

4 жыл бұрын

Cel As a former convert, I would like to point out that these feelings which they claim are from the spirit can also be achieved through group song. I experienced it at an MLM conference. Humans are very perceptive creatures, with strong empathetic pathways. When we are in a group of people who are happy about something, that feeling can be contagious. Please don’t let it dictate truth. You can be just as happy and fulfilled without sticking to cult rules.

I’m a Mormon currently and I don’t think my parents will accept me for who I am. My friend group is LDS and very open minded (except for a few) I love the way this church has accepted me, but they won’t if they know the real me. They have been my comfort but I can’t see myself staying in the church because there is just so much wrong with it. Right now I go to seminary daily and go to church every week, but when I move out I think I’m going to leave. I’ve tried to ask for help when my faith in god was low, but they just told me to “pray about it” how am I supposed to do that when I don’t think anyones listening? Thank you for making this video. I hope that I’ll get past this time In my life.

@TheMormonInformant

2 жыл бұрын

No matter what happens, just remember that it will get better. Your parents will come around, and your relationship with them will heal after they get through the grieving process. It will all be worth it when you can live your life authentically and fully with no pretense, and be loved for your authentic self. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need help. You've got this.

@ignacioandresv3170

2 жыл бұрын

A big problem with mormons is that it's quite difficult to leave the religion, especially if all your life revolves around it. If you're old enough you should tell your parents what you really feel about it and you have to be persistent with it because they'll surely try to convince you otherwise.

@danedillingham1fan725

2 жыл бұрын

I promise there is someone who always is listening. Keep and open mind because prayers don’t always come answered at the time or in the form we expect them to but they always do get answered. We love you.

@freedom-si4yl

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMormonInformantWhen people leave the church they often take a spiritual plunge into sexual immorality, drugs, alcohol, and atheism. And many have problems with the law. It's as if the light in their lives turns off, and darkness reigns. But yet, here you are encouraging people to take that plunge. Doesn't sound like - "Love thy neighbor" means much of anything to you, my friend.

@TheMormonInformant

Жыл бұрын

@@freedom-si4yl Again, your estimation of me and my life are of no value. You can't address the true information I present, and you ate trying to deflect to discussing my life, which you know absolutely nothing about. I believe I love my neighbor by warning as many people as I can to avoid your chosen faith. It is patently false, incredibly harmful, and a waste of time and money. If you see value in it, by all means remain. But you are wasting your time trying to scare me into "repentance." Your church has zero moral authority, and your god is an impotent fabricated delusion.

Kind of shocked you got it down to 50...

@mikedrop3034

5 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I was thinking.

@chriswatson3464

4 жыл бұрын

He's done 50 more now.

Almost two years since I left the church. Couldn't be happier.

@nocreativename

8 жыл бұрын

+OBLIVIOUSavior It feels liberating doesn't it? I left the church myself.

@OBLIVIOUSavior

8 жыл бұрын

+Lizzy Bee it's very liberating. I don't feel guilty all the time. I don't feel like I have something to prove to others. Most of all: I get to come up with my own answers to the big questions without having to make sure it agrees with a list of crap that includes things like: Adam and Eve had no blood and that Eden was in North America. Also it's great not to be accountable to some old man in an office who likes to prescribe condescending literature when I tell him about my shortcomings. Oh the list goes on and on :D

@nocreativename

8 жыл бұрын

+naughtynun You are so lucky. In the 90s I was still being forced to go to church..

@OBLIVIOUSavior

8 жыл бұрын

+Bazcole93 honestly I just stumbled across this video. But let me answer your question with a question. If Mormons believe and know the church is true why do they keep repeating it to themselves over and over again? it could certainly appear as though they're just looking for ways to justify it to themselves again and again.

@nocreativename

8 жыл бұрын

+naughtynun Agreed.

I was born into Mormonisn.. I never truly believed, I constantly questioned what I was being taught, like when my mom said never marry a black man because they are cursed by God, I did not believe it. I look back and I'm proud-yet shocked- that at such a young age, I was able to keep myself from being brainwashed. I have wondered why me? Why did I get away when so many others are still stuck? .. I can honestly say I never developed a real testimony because I left the church at 12 years old. Well saying "left" the church is stretching it.. I was more bullied out due to my questions and disbelief in what I was being taught.

@victoriabailey6015

2 жыл бұрын

dont base your moms words on God's

@AmyJoJoo

2 жыл бұрын

@@victoriabailey6015 that's not what i was saying..... Also, I could counter that by saying "don't base ANYONES word as gods word" I simply stated something totally wack that I was taught. Btw, where exactly do you think my mother got that information from? Cuz if memory serves me right, it was common belief within the Mormon church that darker skinned people were cursed by God. That racist way of thinking came from the prophets of the church, came from the very top. So yes, it was something my mother tried to teach me, and that's because she was taught the same thing. So.. what then? Are you saying that no one can speak for God unless it's God himself? Cuz I totally agree with you on that (if there was a god). But I get the feeling that's not what you were saying. If you're gonna make the argument "don't base your mom's words as Gods" then that should pretty much mean "don't base anyone's words as gods" so I hope you are atheist.. cuz if not.. that's a huge contradiction.

@NonyaSmith

2 жыл бұрын

My story is very similar to yours. I never believed and left at 12yrs old also. I had a rough time when in, and am still very damaged from how my Mormon family system affected me in childhood, but oh boy do others have it so much worse.

@AmyJoJoo

2 жыл бұрын

@@NonyaSmith Yea, I am still trying to navigate through the trauma from my childhood, and the LDS cult played a huge part in why growing up was so painful and dysfunctional. I agree, other people do have it worse, but that doesn't mean your pain and trauma are any less real or less valid. My mom would always say that.. "other people have it worse".. Yes, I acknowledge that, but how does that help me overcome what I'm going through, ya know? Your story and your pain are just as valid. Take care of yourself ❣️

@alocegreg530

Жыл бұрын

What is this got to do with the LDS

Thank you for your videos. They are so well put together and helpful. I have recently decided to leave the Mormon church and it has been very emotionally difficult but I find your videos very comforting to me as they validate so many issues that I have with the church.

@jamesmorgan2064

7 ай бұрын

This dude is a full on atheist. He went s little far 😂

I am 15 and consider myself to not be a member anymore, when growing up I had no feelings towards the church, and I didn’t feel spiritual, it I kept quiet cause I thought that was just how everyone feels. I finally told my mom and she did not except my feelings, and it hurts. I still have to go to church related activities, camps, and bible studies and it’s so stressful. And I don’t know what to do because whenever I say that I don’t want to participate she says I don’t have a choice in it. It feels like I’m trapped

@shaunameyer1808

2 жыл бұрын

While you live at home, just go to church and try and enjoy your friends like I did, then when you leave home then make the decision to never go back. Also, as I got older I was able answer a lot of my own questions that bothered me for years. Good luck

@FluffyArtiste20

2 жыл бұрын

You need to have a SERIOUS heart to heart conversation with your mom. She needs to understand that not everyone is going to be the same or feel the same way about certain things. That’s just not acceptable when people use religion to take advantage of their children. If she doesn’t understand, MAKE her understand.

i was born into the mormon church. raised in it my whole life. parents both return missionaries. watching this made me feel like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. i felt it in my gutt that this is true facts!!! i no longer consider myself as a member of the LDS church.

@pennylane9289

2 жыл бұрын

It was LIBERATING to have my LD$ number destroyed!

@burritoburrito9176

2 жыл бұрын

Sucks to be you

@jimbomanzano4785

Жыл бұрын

@@pennylane9289 Good for you. Good for them too. 1 John 2:19 says, “They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.”

@jonathanray7931

Жыл бұрын

@Jimbo Manzano Seriously! Hostility is not a trait that we as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are to be displaying toward anyone. We are called on to be charitable, kind, sensitive, intuitive, understanding, compassionate, loving...in short Christian aka Christlike. Now I get your mentality, mood, attitude etc. as I used to be that way too some years ago now but I have been working on bettering myself even though I am far from being perfect and slip up to one degree or another every so often. Anyway I call on you, me and all of us to repent and re/turn to the Lord Jesus Christ and the Father and, to the best of our capabilities, live as They have commanded us to and to emulate Christ in every aspect of being charitable etc. This I pray for in the Blessed, Sacred and Holy Name of Jesus Christ, Amen! Take care and God bless you and yours. Sincerely a fellow member.

The most impressive thing about this video is that you managed to keep it to only 50

@MrPonytron

3 жыл бұрын

There's a part 2! 😊 Have fun

Thank you for this video. I grew up a member and rarely (Practically never) questioned anything that I was taught growing up. The past couple years I've kinda just stopped going for various reasons but I always had this little voice in the back of my head saying "But what if it is true and I'm ruining my chances at Eternal Life?" This video and the CES Letter have gotten rid of that voice and it is so freeing.

@garymize9841

3 ай бұрын

The reason that the confusion stops is because once you have given up on Exaltation the Adversary has accomplished his goal and he has won. As we work through the confusion and as we demonstrate our faith and conviction the Adversary backs off but he will keep on trying. Pressing forward will always meet resistance. It’s not easy but it’s definitely worth it. Being loyal to our testimony is a constant challenge because of the pressures of opposition. That is the sure indication that you’re on the right path. Just like plowing a field or climbing a mountain. When the resistance is gone you can be sure that something isn’t right.

This is a great recap of the CES Letter, which can be a lot to read. I recommend reading that after seeing this to get more details into each topic.

I can't believe I had to live in this shit for 18 years.

@andreapack5372

3 жыл бұрын

I can't believe I believed it for 18 years

@ryanhoopes3335

3 жыл бұрын

@@andreapack5372 me too me too

@Lebronwski

3 жыл бұрын

@@Funknutz420024 not being Mormon doesn’t mean you deny existence of a God

@Lebronwski

3 жыл бұрын

@@georgezeller6046 an uncaused creator

@michaelhill7878

3 жыл бұрын

I feel ya brother.

I found this a while ago, thank you for helping me be free, it helped a lot.

Oh my gosh. Some of this I already knew about, but a lot of it is new information to me. I was raised Mormon, but stopped going to church when I was probably 5 or 6 because they played some game with all us kids where they lined us up in the hallway and had us blindfolded. I don't remember what the point of the game was, but I remember being terrified by the blindfold and I was apparently scared enough that my mom didn't force me to go back until I was ready. I think I went back one after I got baptized when I was 8, but I was suuuuper shy at the time. They brought me up in front of everyone to re-introduce me (they didn't need to since I went to school with all the kids that were there anyway) and being put on the spot to introduce myself in front of everyone terrified me again and I bribed my mom afterwards, telling her I would rather do chores every Sunday than go back to church. She didn't force me to go back, though now she says she wishes she did. I have to remind her that if she had forced me, I would have probably just grown to hate her and hate church even more. But I still believed until I was around 10 years old, when it just felt like there wasn't anybody listening when I prayed every night, like I was just praying to thin air. I didn't know ANY of the contradictions within the religion until later when I was in high school and heard about the more in depth beliefs from my Mormon peers. It was fascinating talking to them about it, but it all seemed so ridiculous to me. I am so happy my mom never forced me to go back to church.

I've always been mormon since I was a kid, but when I was about 11 I stopped going because some of the kids were bullying me. Later when I was about 16 I started to go again because I found people who were actually nice and they didn't pressure me to go to church. I now know now that there are some people in the church who are corrupted, and there are those who aren't. I try to stay away from people who pressure me into going to church when I don't want to. As they are trying to take advantage of me.

@justoneway14.65

3 жыл бұрын

I think it's important to attend a church not because of the people there, but because you believe what the church believes is true. The big question is why do you believe that Mormons have it right in terms of religion and scriptures?

@Streamy_Imp

3 жыл бұрын

Strong Tower Yes, but not everything in life is 100%

@the_last_slice9041

3 жыл бұрын

@@strongtower9237 Anyway, what do you mean by "The evidence is extraordinary." ? Can you demonstrate this evidence? Is it objective, or subjective? "I know that I have been perfected." How do you know? If you point to scriptures, how do you know they are true? How do you know the Bible is the word of god?

Bruh adultry to next level marrying his daughters 😶

My family are mormons ( I am not). They are some of the kindest most giving people I know. On a daily basis my 67 year old mother is feeding someone, taking and elderly sister or brother to the doctors, spending her free time counselling for free (my mother is a retired drug and alcohol counsellor)! My father is an ex alcoholic who credits my mother and his decisions to join the LDS faith as the catalyst that turned his life around. My father is a very strong faithful man who like my mother spends his free time helping those that need help. Anyone who needs help, not just mormons!!! Charity is promoted heavily in the religion and was taught to us everyday by our parents with words and their actions! I do not agree with so many of the LDS church policies, but saying all Mormons and mormonism is bad to me is INCORRECT! My family are real examples of why these statements are not true!

@TheMormonInformant

5 жыл бұрын

Where did I say Mormons were bad?

@shemevans5472

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheMormonInformant not you mate. others who comment.

It's so crazy to think how many people follow this religion. I live in Utah, when I was younger I could not play with the LDS children because the parents wouldn't let me, because I wasn't Mormon. It was a very odd experience. My family actually moved around quite a bit and this happened in multiple neighborhoods, they welcome you into the neighborhood, and kind of pry into your business. They like to stay together, it's really strange. You would think they would be more accepting

@pennylane9289

2 жыл бұрын

"stay together" is an understatement! If you only knew what they say behind the curtains! After 30 + yrs it took a long time to escape! LIBERATING !

@pennylane9289

2 жыл бұрын

You are the lucky one!! I was lured in to it and took a deep dive. It was the biggest mistake ever! So glad to get out after 30 yrs! The Federal Gov shut them down once. Now they pick back up in secret ceremonies-smh

@MasterDiverGirl33

2 жыл бұрын

Me too, grew up in Sandy, sucked BIG time :/

@marleneroos4969

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I've never not allowed my kids to play with non-members. That's ridiculous.

@magical8013

2 жыл бұрын

@@marleneroos4969 and your of the good ones who doesn't see outsiders as a threat to your family. Good job, I have honestly met a lot of Mormons like you I just have had multiple bad experiences, as a kid I was not able to play with majority of the kids in my neighborhood because I wasn't interested in going to church, at least I wasn't interested in going to that church I was a Christian, but I did not follow that religion. That was enough to make parents think we were bad kids. Plus we really didn't have a steady church we went to. We actually went to multiple churches to try to find the one that we like the most, but the Mormon church was not up there on the list

I loved that you used a scene from Saving Private Ryan (or something similar) to talk about "feeling the spirit" during activities that should have caused the spirit to flee. That movie was a life changing event for me and I struggled for years to reconcile my strong "spiritual feelings" that I had while "sinning."

@AthleticAffairs

6 жыл бұрын

cptcodfish Feeling strong emotions is different from feeling the spirit

@Bankable2790

5 жыл бұрын

@@AthleticAffairs How?

I would like to hear mormons and JWs discuss doctrine.

@brasabza9739

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@thewomble1509

4 жыл бұрын

I can't see a problem.............

@nancywestmoreland1724

4 жыл бұрын

@@thewomble1509 They are both cults with nutty beliefs.

@joshyyekonsire1

4 жыл бұрын

I imagine it being like flat earthers debating with anti flu shot moms

@derps8112

4 жыл бұрын

Nancy westmoreland I have never heard something so true that I fully agree with. I LOVE. IT.

I love this. You made it feel sad. For members, this is trauma. It’s traumatic to learn you’ve been misled your entire life.

@burritoburrito9176

2 жыл бұрын

lol, who told you that?

@umhewow

2 жыл бұрын

@@burritoburrito9176 Do you really want to know?

@danedillingham1fan725

2 жыл бұрын

To be honest it’s not. I’m a Mormon and I can state a reason for everything single thing listed in the video as to why the religion is real. It’s not something a video can take away from you the gospel speaks to your heart a video doesn’t.

@umhewow

2 жыл бұрын

@@danedillingham1fan725 to be honest, mitigating my experience might be a little un Christlike. It was traumatic for me to learn that Richard bushman, a faithful active church historian admitted that Joseph shoved his face into a hat to translate the Book of Mormon, and that the church admits this in the gospel topic essays on their own website. He used the same seer stone to translate the Book of Mormon as he did for treasure seeking. The exact same stone (Please look it up) And that the book of Abraham has literally nothing to do with Abraham according to Mormon and non Mormon egyptologists. this is admitted on the churches own website under the gospel topic essays section. ( again, please look it up) Maybe our experiences our vastly different, and it’s good if you’ve found faith despite all these problems. I haven’t found faith, but yet, my experience, among many others dont need to be negated. It was traumatic for me. I’m still dealing with it.

@sdack3511

Жыл бұрын

@@josias5064 The gospels actually defend Mormonism. Mark 9:38-40 And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us. But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me. For he that is not against us is on our part.

finally was able to stop attending church/seminary my senior year. had to lie to my parents about my schedule and say i couldn’t fit seminary in, and they finally gave up and stopped forcing it on me. i still have a lot of mormon friends and i still love my very mormon family, but seriously i was going insane and religion did not help whatsoever. those of you being forced to go, hang in there. don’t let anything get to you. the members themselves are alright, but the teachings and gospel itself can be so harsh and confusing. don’t forget who you are in the midst of it all.

@hollykate354

3 жыл бұрын

@Theo Lionheart there’s so much that messed with me. some of the book of mormon itself is very fucked up, the way they pound in your brain how smoking weed or even drinking coffee is horrible, the disrespect for lqbt+ community as a whole, and what mainly got to me was the idea that god has a plan for everyone. i struggle with severe suicidal ideation and i started to genuinely think that if god has a specific plan for everyone that it was part of my plan to end my life and my death would just be another one of gods messed up trials for my family. it got really fucking bad.

@ThatGreenKitty

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I am indeed struggling the same thing trying to escape just cause of my mom forcing me to go

@marleneroos4969

2 жыл бұрын

@@hollykate354 The Word of Wisdom is in the D&C, not in the Book of Mormon. Smoking and drinking is not healthy anyway. I'm sorry that you are struggling. Do you feel that the suicidal ideation has to do with the push for perfection? I have felt this way my whole life. I never measured up and I lost all my self-esteem.

If you are reading this, you are so brave for asking questions. The truth has no reason to hide from your curiosity. Keep searching. Doubt is a virtue.

i recently decided to leave the church at just 15 and found spirituality. it’s not normal to think breathing the wrong way is sending me to hell.

@vq9683

3 жыл бұрын

...breathing the wrong way is sending you to hell? Wtf kind of ward did you grow up in 😂

@astart27

3 жыл бұрын

This doesn’t make any sense. God doesn’t want anyone to go to hell. Especially for something so trivial.

@31Takamine

3 жыл бұрын

@@vq9683 sounds like OCD to me. Not the ward's fault, and not something to laugh about.

@karatekar5018

3 жыл бұрын

@@georgezeller6046 the LDS God is the same God as everyone else's. Don't try switching his words up kid. Also tell me one organization that did allow blacks before the 70s. You can't because there were none, the LDS church was actually the 2nd church to allow them. So read a little more before commenting

@brooklyn2346

3 жыл бұрын

Breathing the wrong way will not send you to hell and if you think this you might have been to an Amish church not the LDS church

I grew up Mormon. I am not naive, and I know that it is very problematic in a LOT of ways. There is definitely a lot of sexism, unanswered questions, and shameful tactics. But people need to realize that 95% of Mormons are just people living their life and not bothering anyone. You may disagree with their teachings, and I don’t blame you, and you may be asking yourself why a lot of them stay in the church. But it’s hard for members to just abandon their way of living after so many years. A lot of them have put so much emotional and spiritual energy into it. So please, don’t sit here and judge every single Mormon person just because of a video you watched. It’s so easy to judge on the outside looking in. Let people be happy. Your neighbor being Mormon isn’t effecting your life. And if it is, I think the problem isn’t them, it’s you. Just like if your neighbor was gay, Muslim, republican, trans, etc.

@TheMormonInformant

3 жыл бұрын

The purpose of this video is to promote skepticism, examination, introspection, and ideally a shift in belief. As a former Mormon, these topics are all things I wish I had known before giving 25 years to a system that I now know to be false. I have many friends and family members who remain in the church, and have nothing but love for them, and hope they are happy. But I feel a duty to speak the truth, even when the truth is hard to hear.

@tatum2062

3 жыл бұрын

@@georgezeller6046 you clearly did not read what I wrote. Which is that I’m fully aware the Mormon church is problematic and don’t stand by those hateful antics. You don’t need to give me a history lesson of a church I used to be apart of. My statement was that most of the followers are harmless. Most of them are good people who want to live good lives and use their tithing money to help others. The church management is a whole separate issue.

@cpatch-nh5cs

2 жыл бұрын

@Tatum, Mormonism steals from members by misrepresenting what a tithe is supposed to be, then spends the money on corporate interests instead of charity. Mormonism promoted both racism and sedition against the US government as holy doctrine. Worst of all, Mormonism distorts, mutilates and misrepresents the life of Christ, and introduces non-biblical concepts like spirit marriage. Mormonism is not harmless, and neither are its followers.

@azdrone233

2 жыл бұрын

Not bothering anyone? So the thousands of missionaries that knocking on doors and harassing people isn’t “bothering them”. What a joke

@gizzardgizzard3583

2 жыл бұрын

the only problem is mormons are very anti-LGBT so they aren't exactly "not a threat"

I was 18, it was summer. I had plans to go on a mission in January. I had just gotten home from a long flight, and it was a Sunday morning. My mom asked if I wanted to go to church, and I said “nah, I want to rest.” She said cool, and left. I said I would watch church virtually, because it was still during corona, but something weird happened. Instead of watching the church broadcast, I was prompted to look up “Mormon church debunked.” I had never looked up anything like that in my life before because I was brainwashed into not doing that, but I guess in a moment of clarity, my brain reasoned, “If this really is the true church, there should be nothing wrong with looking up something like this, because I should be able to explain everything.” This video was traumatizing at first but It ended up opening a rabbit hole of research that brought me to the conclusion that this whole thing was a fucking sham. That ended up completely changing the course of my life, I now spend every Sunday free, didn’t do a mission, and I don’t pay 10% of my income to this stupid bullshit cult. I hope to help my family out of this, but I fear they won’t choose to hear the message like I did. All I can say is, thank you, you had an undeniable impact on my life and the work done here is extremely important.

@matthewnehorai8056

Жыл бұрын

I'm literally leaving on June 7th to go serve my mission in Atlanta. Same situation except I'm the version who's staying in the church and you're the version who left. This video did raise some questions for me though. How is your life going now that you left ?

@RackaGack

Жыл бұрын

@@matthewnehorai8056 so much better, I’m working and going to school, and I have a head start on all of my friends. Switching from being mormon to agnostic atheist has changed the way I view my mortality in a much more motivating way. This is the only life I 100% know I have, so Im doing my best to make the most of it.

@danielmeakin

Жыл бұрын

Jesus loves you and freed us from religion. (John 3:16) - whosoever means whosoever. Just believe. What you do from there is between you and God it's no one else's business. God bless.

@RackaGack

Жыл бұрын

@@danielmeakin thanks but I have many good reasons to doubt that anything close a god exists, and there are absolutely none I have seen that would tangibly and obviously indicate the existence of one. Your prayers are kind, but they will not do anything.

@kevinpolanco744

11 ай бұрын

I have an story similar to yours, in a moment when I was 18 a KZread video also came up on my recommendations about problems with Mormon church, because of I was so brainwashed at that time I got so mad when I saw the video, I didn't even watch half of it and instead I throw hate comments to it without even wanting to think logically about what the video said, two years later the same video showed on my profile but that time I decided to watch it completely and reason about it, I realized about everything and made me be so disappointed and even disgusted, I regret I did not complete watching the video before

Mormons: Seriously ask yourself, if the church wasn't true, would you want to know? If the answer is no, leave this video, deposit your tithing slip, and resume business as usual. If the answer is yes, then you have nothing to fear. After all, if it _is_ true, what harm could investigation do? In debate class it's encouraged to study your opponents most compelling arguments. You want to be prepared right?

@spacesage533

5 жыл бұрын

Logic Bombs Jodi Arias should of watched too. Then maybe she would not be in the position she is now

@LChem1

5 жыл бұрын

Jodi is Mormon? She slit his throat, right? She woukd slit your throat and then sit on top of your Christmas tree.... 🌲🔫🔪🙎🙀

@heyman537

5 жыл бұрын

So, have you seriously studied the most compelling reasons why The Church of Jesus Christ is true?

@spacesage533

5 жыл бұрын

@@heyman537 haha

@heyman537

5 жыл бұрын

@@spacesage533 Are you spiritually dead? I think probably so.

I left the church while I was at BYUI and leaving the church was almost as damaging to myself and my life as growing up in it. For the longest time I've tried to leave the church in the past without being able to actually move on. Of course, family and friends made this whole journey much more difficult. After watching your video I can finally feel the lightness of freedom and the empowering knowledge that I can truly find the truth for myself. Thank you so much! I just feel for the non english speakers... how can we help them? I was actually born in Brazil and I wish there was some other versions in different languages or sub titles.

@TheMormonInformant

8 жыл бұрын

+F Czar Thank you for sharing your experience! I'm very interested in having this video translated into all major languages - do you happen to speak Portuguese or know anybody who does?

@fecza

8 жыл бұрын

+The Mormon Informant Yes I do speak Portuguese. :)

@LilView

6 жыл бұрын

the truth is that no man has the truth, and the truth might never be known to man

@pennylane9289

2 жыл бұрын

After 30 yrs I did too. Its great freedom, quite an awakening and great to find support on line! Good ole Joe Smith didnt see 2022 coming! DNA has proven a lot

@paulburn1400

Жыл бұрын

​@@richardholmes5676Paul Gregerson is an embarrassment and hasn't debunked anything.

Very well done. Thank you. I trust that it's a matter of time before truth wins out, though it's not always easy to be optimistic, given our collective history (as humans) of participating eagerly in our own deception. As a very recent exile from Mormonism, I know firsthand the appeal.

Saw a comment about your activity on this video’s comment section. You and others have opened minds across the world. Thank you for your service and constant communication with people watching this video. Keep up the good work. Also, I’d love to hear your opinion on the Bible and the problems therefore. Very interesting and informative! Edit: Recent Mormon who has found the “truth” Of church history

This is a quick and excellent summary of many problems the Church has.Nice work!

I was raised mormon and was able to recognize the fallacies by the time I was ten years old. Thank GOD I was stricken from the records

@t.fidler5895

4 жыл бұрын

Then why can't you let it go?

@ulisscarple

4 жыл бұрын

@@t.fidler5895 face it , you were scarred !! If you were branded, the marks of the brand would still be there. That is what is intended by the scam artists at LDS inc !!!!! Here is the other thing: It is NOT your fault!!! Even though the fact remains that you were marred !!!! intentionally!! the MORmON church is EVIL !!!!

@t.fidler5895

4 жыл бұрын

@@ulisscarple nope, is great! :) you should try it

@t.fidler5895

4 жыл бұрын

@@daveyjones9930 I can't let go what?? I am pretty happy, I don't need any help... :)

@ulisscarple

4 жыл бұрын

@@t.fidler5895 QUOTE you should try it UNQUOTE spoken like a REAL MORmON !!!!! I should try it ? I know about it because I was raised in it , you MORmON !!!!

Talked to a deer, ya after eating funny cactus fruit.

@byroncosta8614

3 жыл бұрын

That's funny..

@byroncosta8614

3 жыл бұрын

Is anyone out there on this, list exmormon sandor return missionaries that lives in southern California?

@clydeg4274

3 жыл бұрын

It’s just as ridiculous as every other organized religion.

@saitamasensei3953

3 жыл бұрын

Is that a giant mushroom? Maybe its friendly 🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍

@ducky1115

3 жыл бұрын

J45

Thanks for making this. I've been out for long enough that sometimes I forget all the reasons I left and quick refreshers like these keep me sane 👍

@TheMormonInformant

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@richardholmes5676

Жыл бұрын

The above video is a pack of LIES. The Vern Holley map at the 0:46 mark has been debunked. This is just one example.

@paulburn1400

Жыл бұрын

​@@richardholmes5676That's clearly not the Vernal Holley map. Also, debunking requires a more exhaustive effort than identifying a handful of oversights. While the Holley map is flawed with several anachronisms, the majority of the names are historically accurate. Claiming something to be "debunked" when there are still valid arguments left to address just reveals how disinterested you are with an earnest investigation. You're grasping at straws, and it couldn't be more obvious.

@richardholmes5676

Жыл бұрын

@@paulburn1400 ?

@paulburn1400

Жыл бұрын

@@richardholmes5676 If you don't understand, then you should probably educate yourself a little better on the topic instead of commenting from a position of abject ignorance.

well damn...

@Alex-ls8lo

7 жыл бұрын

I didn't know you'd go to this side of KZread.

@moondancer3157

5 жыл бұрын

@Jesus Christ haha

@hotbitch7885

5 жыл бұрын

Woooooooow your famous and I watch your channel I go on the video and see you..... wowwwww

@dhpstudios3451

5 жыл бұрын

Watch your language.

@braedonrogers5534

3 жыл бұрын

@@dhpstudios3451 Lol if it offends you then don't use the internet. There are even worse things than a swear on even this site lmao

I was born and raised a Mormon. As so was my mother. My father converted when he married my mother. I grew up going to church every Sunday. I have studied the bible, Book of Mormon, have taken seminary, etc. After my father passed away when I was nine years old my family casually stoped going to church. And it's the best thing that has ever happened to me. My eyes finally opened up after years of brain washing. I mean, the facts are there. Mormonism is false. Leaving the church isn't wrong, it's logical.

@benjaminbingaman1848

8 жыл бұрын

what do you follow now ?

@D34THNOTE6_6

8 жыл бұрын

+Benjamin Bingaman honestly, nothing right now.

@benjaminbingaman1848

8 жыл бұрын

Benjamin Fischetti heres a question do you still believe in jesus ?

@D34THNOTE6_6

8 жыл бұрын

+Benjamin Bingaman I think it's a nice thought. I would love to really. But I've had a lot of terrifying things in my life happen to me. I guess I'm just waiting for my moment of faith or whatever you would prefer to call it.

@benjaminbingaman1848

8 жыл бұрын

Benjamin Fischetti well i was going to ask if you did if you believed jesus is God or sent by God and what terrifying things in my life happen to me. you can write a private message if you want

Only 50?

@TheMormonInformant

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y3apmduTo9nOYbw.html

@tesshaynes1652

3 жыл бұрын

Actually the title should be “0 things wrong with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints”

@Kwiyagat

3 жыл бұрын

@@tesshaynes1652 Really now? You don't even see sleeping with a 14 year old wrong.

@tesshaynes1652

3 жыл бұрын

Actually we don’t do that in our church at all it is against our religion. (Please don’t hate me) We believe that you shouldn’t sleep with a man that you aren’t married to.

@hipposyrup5500

3 жыл бұрын

@@tesshaynes1652 No, you are just brainwashed, it's the truth, like it or not.

So glad I left the church

This video is so soft and peaceful. I live in Salt Lake City, Utah, surrounded and raised up in Mormon culture. I'm 17, I dropped out of the church a few years ago. Lots more people need to view this. I honestly feel like Salt Lake would be a more comfortable place for a lot of people if it wasn't drowning in LDS religion. But, then avian, to each their own.

@esjayeff

8 жыл бұрын

+Emily Robin (Ink) Please ignore any comments by John Lee. He spends his days wandering around KZread copy pasting this exact comment on every thread he can find in which someone has stated that they've left the church. He thinks passive aggression is clever, but it only makes him appear the fool. Anyway, I can only imagine how weird it would be living in a community in which Mormonism is so common that it is normalised. It must be hard on those who have woken up from it and consciously chosen another path. On the upside, a town with so many Mormons also has many many former mormons and there is a lot of support out there if ever you feel you need it. :)

@esjayeff

8 жыл бұрын

John Lee I'd actually prefer it that we all be supportive of everyone's decision to be right where they feel they should be.... though to be fair, for all I know you're still in primary school and have yet to grow out of the name calling and bullying approach when it comes to respecting and handling diversity.

@arielthemermaid953

8 жыл бұрын

+John Lee what's wrong with you........if your a Mormon you know that we welcome anyone and support people having issues with the church. You just gave him another reason to leave. Don't you know that in the church you should show open arms to people and treat people how you would want to be treated. I'm sorry that you do not understand all the ways of the church I hope you will soon, considering your representing it and now you just made people think that all Mormons act like you. I am truly sorry for you

@arielthemermaid953

8 жыл бұрын

Oh wow...I just relized he posted that exact thing on the other comments...................he's not Mormon is he 😒😑

@esjayeff

8 жыл бұрын

Ariel the mermaid None of us have any way of knowing anything about John Lee other than he is obviously a person who enjoys playing head games with people rather than engaging in any sort of proper conversation. Fact is, there are a lot of people like him in the church, who take a very aggressive approach towards former Mormons and are quite fundamentalist in their approach to the church. And boy are there a lot of them on social media. But there are more people who are not like him, who are kinder and less fundamentalist, they're just not particularly loud on social media. So, do Mormons shun? Absolutely. Within active membership they have their social cliques like any other organised group of humans. If you stop attending and are viewed as someone who has merely fallen away from the fold and can be fellowshipped back in, then you might be treated with much love and compassion. But if you actually leave due to discovering truths about the church (and then even worse, become vocal about those truths), you will at best find yourself on the social outskirts of Mormonism and at worst disowned and cut off from family and friends.

I live in Provo, Utah. Perhaps the true central hub of Mormonism. It's...interesting. For the first 10 years I believed, and still do to a certain degree, that the people here were genuinely the kindness, most thoughtful people I had ever met. I have met many Mormons who I believe will be lifelong, close friends. As I began to crack the surface, however, and get deeper into the culture it's extremely troubling. Many of the practicing Mormons I know are completely oblivious to the facts presented in this video. In fact, I've had many arguments about polygamy and consistently hear Mormons say Joseph Smith did not practice, when the LDS website ITSELF admits to it. This and many of the other facts about Joseph Smith are apparently swept under the rug. It's somewhat humorous that non-practicing Mormons at times know more about the Mormon religion than the practicing Mormons themselves. Culturally there are many, many problems in Utah. The social pressure on teens here is staggering. They are expected to adhere to certain moral codes, and even something as simple (and healthy) as masturbation is looked down upon so harshly that many teens suffer extreme feelings of guilt and depression. In fact, Utah has a horrible problem with teen suicide rates. Unfortunately, combining this with the extremely anti-homosexual stances of the church has led to suicide rates that are something like 60% above the national average for LGBT teenagers. In high school, I knew personally 4 teenagers who regrettably chose to end their own lives and was close friends with two of them. It is not only a terrible tragedy for the teenagers themselves and their families and friends, but for all of the children who have to be part of an environment where this occurs so frequently. Provo and its surrounding cities (Orem, Spanish Fork, Lindon, etc) are also stuffed full of pyramid schemes and shady business practices. Out of college, I had the displeasure of working for multiple companies that were essentially just well thought out scams, just skirting the laws enough to be considered legitimate. You ever seen those ads that say something along the lines of "make $5000 a month working from home"? Many of those companies are based in Utah, run by Mormons. I could make an entire video of my own describing my experience working for a "coaching" company, but I'll just give a quick summary: the gist is that they target older people with limited computer skills and sell them on the idea of having an automated, online business that takes little effort on their part. A get rich quick scheme, essentially. They sign a contract and, conveniently, are scheduled their first "Welcome Call" just outside of their 3 day right to rescind. It is on their Welcome Call that they learn that they will be taught how to sell on eBay, manage their own eCommerce site, and learn affiliate marketing tactics, none of which are automated at all. Provo also has a large presence of companies like doTERRA and Young Living, feasting on the many depressed and vulnerable people here. It's sickening. In any case, just had to get some of these feelings out. Thank you for making this video and hopefully opening the eyes of some.

@Buttermi1kJesus

5 жыл бұрын

I live in Orem and totally understand all of this. I’ve grown up in Sandy with life long devout Mormon friends, and just very recently they’ve caught on to my stance on the church, which is that I don’t believe it at all. After they found out, they started contacting me a lot more and there’s always this weird awkward tension when we hang out. It sucks because I know there is no way I could get them to see from a different perspective due to how devout they are. They are blind to all of the logic and facts about the church. I honestly want to move to a different state just to get away from all of this.

@elsieallen7113

5 жыл бұрын

People need to move away from Utah ,,,

@danyelehoffman9502

5 жыл бұрын

Tidus Rodriguez preach it!

@Bankable2790

5 жыл бұрын

Dude this is exactly how the solar industry is. In case you are unaware, almost all door-to-door sales companies are run by Mormons. I'm in SC, but I was baptized because I associated with them. I thought they were good people, but I lost ties with them all. One of them burnt me on a business deal. I've worked for several (seven) solar companies, all but two had Mormons working there as higher ups. All of them had major issues, from lying to people about how much they'd receive, to simply not paying upon leaving. I've heard stories of Mormons charging people what they could not afford and not explaining they would not be eligible for tax benefits due to them being retired/elderly and their non-taxpayer status. It's really horrible that they somehow think that church "doctrine" (is it?) that we become affluent, independent, and wealthy, is somehow higher than the basic rules of care, honesty, and truthfulness that should be present in business deals - religious/Christian or not. I will no longer work in the field

@firemedic542

5 жыл бұрын

Tidus Rodriguez thank you for your well-written perspective. I am not Mormon. Raised Lutheran. I try to educate myself on other people’s beliefs because I’m curious about them. I have decided that ANY religion that looks down on any human for their race, sexual orientation, etc... is not a God-loving Church. I’m sure someone will read this and bust out scripture on what the Bible says about homosexuality. Save it. I’m aware of what it says, but I’m also aware that the Bible has been re-written more times than any other piece of literature in the history of humankind. God bless all of you.

This video freed me and possibly saved me so much pain

These are all very valid questions, and it is disturbing that the LDS church is not addressing them

@the_last_slice9041

Жыл бұрын

They've started to address them over the last six years or so. I suspect it is because they can't hide them anymore-there has been a shift from hiding inconvenient facts to trying to control the narrative around them. They haven't been terribly successful, though they don't necessarily need to be to be effective.

Leaving the Mormon church was one of the best decisions of my life

@codeblack9407

7 жыл бұрын

ConWeezy me too

@benjaminbingaman1848

6 жыл бұрын

ConWeezy what do you follow now ?

@beans8964

6 жыл бұрын

ConWeezy you will regret it eventually

@benjaminbingaman1848

6 жыл бұрын

The Canadian Hackerz why ?

@amberr.thurman5857

6 жыл бұрын

ConWeezy you're going to be regretting that decision in the next life. Joining the church was the best decision I made in my life.

1k dislikes? This is church history not "Anti Mormon".

@doubleadoublel99

7 жыл бұрын

Not really. There is a lot of misinformation in this. Not even the first point is truthful.

@TheMormonInformant

7 жыл бұрын

The first point is absolutely true. Even apologists accept that Joseph pulled directly from the King James Bible when translating the Book of Mormon. There are specific words which are incorrectly translated in the KJV which other translations correct. The Book of Mormon repeats these incorrect translations and even the italicized words added by KJV translators. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_of_Mormon_and_the_King_James_Bible#Perpetuation_of_KJV_translation_variations

@doubleadoublel99

7 жыл бұрын

Look at the picture. It is not pulled directly from the KJV. So trying to claim it is isn't being honest. Is it a 100% copy? Trying to state that other translations correct it isn't being honest. It is an opinion, it isn't fact. Do you understand what italicized words are? Without them the translation wouldn't read all that well. I'm not sure you are all that knowable in this. You seem like you are trying to prove an end game and bulldoze fact in lieu of your opinion.

@TheMormonInformant

7 жыл бұрын

Let's look at a specific example: Isaiah 9:1 in the KJV contains a word which most closely resembles "weighty." This can mean either "weighing a great deal; heavy," or "of great seriousness and importance." The Book of Mormon and KJV Bible translate it this way: "Nevertheless the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at the first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, and afterward did *more grievously afflict* her by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, in Galilee of the nations." Every other translation not based on the KJV renders the verse with a completely opposite meaning: "But there will be no gloom for her that was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zeb′ulun and the land of Naph′tali, but in the latter time he will *make glorious* the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations." biblehub.com/isaiah/9-1.htm It would seem that this is an error, since every scholarly effort to create a more accurate translation corrects this verse. It also makes more sense in context, providing a contrast between the way Zebulun was formerly regarded, and the way it will be regarded at a later time. Regardless of whether you see this translation choice as an error, it is a fact that this and other word choices are unique to the KJV, and therefore the fact that they accord with the wording of the Book of Mormon indicates that Joseph copied them rather than translate them. Richard Lloyd Anderson (Ensign, September 1977): "In fact, the language in the sections of the Book of Mormon that correspond to parts of the Bible is quite regularly selected by Joseph Smith, rather than obtained through independent translation. For instance, there are over 400 verses in which the Nephite prophets quote from Isaiah, and half of these appear precisely as the King James version renders them. Summarizing the view taken by Latter-day Saint scholars on this point, Daniel H. Ludlow emphasizes the inherent variety of independent translation and concludes: *“There appears to be only one answer to explain the word-for-word similarities between the verses of Isaiah in the Bible and the same verses in the Book of Mormon. If his translation was essentially the same as that of the King James version, he apparently quoted the verse from the Bible.”* Thus the Old Testament passages from Isaiah display a particular choice of phraseology that suggests Joseph Smith’s general freedom throughout the Book of Mormon for optional wording."

@caleb8239

7 жыл бұрын

I do have an endgame. I really, really want to go to a Nephite or Lamanite museum. Could you tell me where the nearest one is located? And I say these things in the name of dinosaur bones being real, Amen.

I agree with you. the most important event of my life.

Thank you for this. This has stopped me from joining the Church. I wish all missionaries could view this and all your videos before their mission.

@TheMormonInformant

2 жыл бұрын

That's exactly why I made it. I knew none of this information before going on a mission, and had to hear the truth about my faith from outsiders. I'm glad you could make an informed decision, and wish you all the best. :)

@PandaEric

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMormonInformant Thank you for everything you do! I deeply appreciate your videos!

@pecerepa4286

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMormonInformant it is good you make your videos and express your voice but you're wrong my dear friend.

@TheMormonInformant

2 жыл бұрын

@@pecerepa4286 Name one thing I said that was wrong.

@pecerepa4286

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMormonInformant all

nothings gonna bring me more joy then the day I can get my records removed on my 18th birthday.

@stockinettestitch

5 жыл бұрын

Koko B I was 15. I just wrote to the leaders in Salt Lake City and said I no longer believed it was the true church and wanted my name taken off the roles. They sent back a letter saying I had been ex-communicated. 🙄

@uthinkiamhot

4 жыл бұрын

Best of luck!!! The liberation is sublime, cheers ☕🍵 tea/coffee cheers! (you're gunna need to wait till 21 to get a 🍻, 😉)

@rileylovejoy8315

4 жыл бұрын

uthinkiamhot you don’t need to wait until 21😂😂

@uthinkiamhot

4 жыл бұрын

@@rileylovejoy8315 shhhhh 😉😉 I know.

@cayea4076

3 жыл бұрын

It's not legal for them to do that anymore! Many years ago someone sued the Mormon church for that, and the Mormon church was ordered to allow people to resign. You may want to look into it.

I used be part of the L.D.S. church, and I am surprised how un-confrontational this is. Not all 50 points make much sense in the context of being a problem, but I left for many of the reasons put forth here. It took me ten years of study, prayer and thought before deciding that how ever good the church membership is (and for the most part they are) I can not accept the idea that Joseph Smith or Brigham Young were prophets of God. I might be wrong, but I have to do what my mind, my heart, and the spirit (through prayer) have lead me to.

@volker11

8 жыл бұрын

+Richard Blackmore that good to know! i have been seeing these 3 female missionary's for 2+ months now and they finally gave up one me. the reason i have with the church is i dont want a mormon record and being a part of a statistic. bascally everyone in this mormon church tells me the whole point missionarys force there beliefs/rush you to get baptized is because they are trying to get as many people as they can before there mission is up. that not cool with me! i totally can understand what you are saying about Joseph Smith or Brigham Young! to me Joseph Smith was bascally doing what Martin Luther did but making himself sounds so powerful. lastly for me, what is the whole point of me trying to be mormon if i dont want to do any temple things/work. none of my family is mormon and they never did or want to be mormon and they dont want me to do a baptizm for the dead for them, i dont want to use my body as a proxy for anyone because if you look at all types of proxy they can be used for bad things or they can be corrupted in the process of being used. i cant even see myself marry a mormon girl, so i wont be sealed in a temple. i did a Orlando temple trip with my missionary and i was so nervous going there and stepping foot on the property. they kept saying it is the devil, but i know it was a heavenly sign saying what you are doing is wrong.

@johnaidan4448

8 жыл бұрын

+UnlimitedMedia XD its not mormonism, thats like saying Catholicism or muslimism im not even a Mormon and know that XD

@johnaidan4448

8 жыл бұрын

+UnlimitedMedia no offense

@TheMormonInformant

8 жыл бұрын

+john aidan en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mormonism

@johnaidan4448

8 жыл бұрын

+The Mormon Informant first mistake Wikipedia

im mormon and am going through a crisis omg

@mikkifrompreston4396

Жыл бұрын

it gets better :)

@mikkifrompreston4396

Жыл бұрын

life is better on the outside :) trust me. When you look back after a few years it’s a breath of fresh air that you moved on :)

@hcos8139

Жыл бұрын

God is a lie

@pancytryna9378

11 ай бұрын

How are you doing?

I fell for Mormonism in 1996 hook line and sinker. It traumatized me.

I never really took being Mormon seriously. I kept wanting to go to church all because people were really nice and cool. As for the teachings I learned, they were pretty useful as you were basically taught to be a good person and to help others. The history with Joseph Smith n stuff like that never really made sense to me.

@catlover1039

2 жыл бұрын

That’s how I saw it too

As a person of color that is considering this church I must admit I must admit that I am very confused at this moment but I am grateful for the insight and by this information

@brandonprows

3 жыл бұрын

Hey friend, Check out the CES Letter if you're interested: read.cesletter.org/

@ladybugmom10

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you will take it with a huge grain of salt. Obviously this person is against any organized religion and wants to drag others down with him.

@liamtollenger5326

3 жыл бұрын

don't join for your own sake

@luq44

3 жыл бұрын

@@ladybugmom10 the whole video is truth, you can do your own research on every point he makes, you are clearly blinded by your own indoctrination

@ASMRyouVEGANyet

3 жыл бұрын

Save yourself the misery and money. Do not join this CULT. Watch the videos on this channel, Mormon Stories, Zelph on the Shelf, Chrissy's Corner, Exmo Lex, Ex-mormon foundation, and NewNameNoah.

I once met two young elders here in Switzerland, both were from Utah, they were distributing Book of Mormon on the street and we ended up talking. They were very polite, so I asked about their leadership and one of them explained that there is always a living, direct connection to God through a prophet, and that once a year, every year, the prophet (i.e. the current leader of the church) and some other men close themselves in and receive a direct, secret guidance and new rules from God, which they then present to the community later. I cannot remember the exact details as it was some 5 years ago, but I clearly recall my astonishment when I asked in what way that guidance is received, and they looked at each other, shrugged and said that the prophet talks to God directly and God talks back, and that he wasn't sure but that the prophet actually maybe even sees God in person... Interestingly enough, they were not very curious or intrigued by that, it was just a matter-of-fact detail that the prophet has a pre-scheduled annual conversation directly with God himself in a secret chamber, and that it was only mildly interesting to them to know the details... They kept trying to convert me for a couple of years, then finally gave up.

@melaniesue2010

5 жыл бұрын

I'm curious, what is your current faith? If I may ask, of course. I see you're from Sweden. I am an American Heathen and a witch. My grandfather was from Sweden. I apologize if my question is inappropriate.

@bburnsga

4 жыл бұрын

When I was an active member of the LDS church, living in Salt Lake City, I can remember presidents (prophets) saying that they "felt" this or that...never did I hear one say that he talked with God. Sometimes I would wonder why, if they truly were prophets of God, God just didn't tell them what to do like He did Moses, Abraham, & the other ancient prophets. Sometimes they even seemed a little lost, to me...like they weren't sure what to do on certain subjects.

@ContrarianCorner

4 жыл бұрын

Years ago I was visiting Rome. After hours of sightseeing on a very hot day, I found a shady bench in a park and sat down to eat my lunch. Down the path came two young Mormons with dejected looks on their faces and I couldn't contain my laughter as they passed in front of me. "What's so funny?" one of them asked. I said, "You guys really got a shitty assignment. I'm guessing you're not having much luck here." My answer seemed to disarm them completely and they quickly sat down and joined me in the shade. One said something like, "Oh man, you have no idea." I laughed again. I offered to share my food and invited them to rest for a while. We sat and talked for about 20 minutes and religion never even came up aside from them confessing how they were completely striking out. I think they were just happy to talk to a sympathetic anglophone and get out of the heat. After a pleasant chat, we just went our separate ways. There's a fair bit of hostility in these comments from both sides. In my opinion, what we humans fear the most is uncertainty. As a result, our need to be "right" takes on almost pathological proportions. From that place, it is not surprising that people will convince themselves of the most preposterous things. At the base of every belief system is the unspoken, but inescapable, notion, "I'm right and you're wrong." The arrogance and hubris of this would make me laugh just like I did at those poor chaps in Rome, if it wasn't also the cause of so much human suffering. When it comes to the big questions in life: We all like to think we're right... we're not. We all want to believe we know the truth... we don't. For some reason, people would more likely force, shun, disown, and even kill, rather than admit this simple fact to themselves. All in the name of "love" and "wanting what's best for them," of course. Be well, and be kind...

@TheWallaceReboot

4 жыл бұрын

@@ContrarianCorner Love this, thank you for sharing. Happily know very little over here. :)

Thanks for doing what you do bro. I hope this will show people to be more open to the truth. Rather than blindly following a belief that abuses the feeling you get when you believe in these ideas.

My life has been so much better since I left the church. If you are questioning leaving, just do it.

@DeRothschild

5 жыл бұрын

The biggest relief for me was not feeling guilty for trivial things all the time.

@GetWithIt84

5 жыл бұрын

Why did you leave?

@narutoxzx123

5 жыл бұрын

@@DeRothschildfr even some stuff that just makes you a human being.

@missm6533

5 жыл бұрын

I left years ago. Though I would still consider myself mormon I don't agree with the modern day church.

@PoPPiNT

5 жыл бұрын

@@missm6533 accept Jesus Christ as your savior

Every potential convert needs to watch this.

@ptuffgong8504

8 жыл бұрын

YES!!!

@MartinManweiler

8 жыл бұрын

+M Jones I sent this to a girl who was a recent convert in one of my classes haha so awkward but I hope she watched it and now is doing some research.

@joshuacaseyccsu

7 жыл бұрын

I wish I watched before I fell into the LDS trap. By the grace of God, I've since escaped.

@MartinManweiler

7 жыл бұрын

Joshua Casey praise jesus, i mean, whatever the hell you believe in now haha. Science!!! lol

@joshuacaseyccsu

7 жыл бұрын

Don't follow, elaborate please, thanks

Ok, I'm a 33 year old disgruntled Catholic & for the first time I've been looking at LDS seriously. After watching this, these are the ones that are red flags to me. 4:57 Numbers 25 & 26, the spirit summoning, #35 at 6:41 the Free Mason connections. I will show those to the missionaries when I see them Sunday.

I’m interested in more of the connections to the Masonic lodges... because Scientology , Mormons, and Jehovah’s Witnesses all have founders who were Free masons. They all have Similar cult aspects too

@thecreatedvoid117

2 жыл бұрын

From a Christian background, I view it as intentional deception. But even if one were to look at it from a non-religious standpoint, it’s still a bit too coincidental.

@TheSoleProprietor

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to the satire of South Park, I know that Scientology is messed up. But Free Masonry I will never understand. I always thought Masonry of any kind was bricklaying... as in actually building a brick house or other structure.

Another reason I find quite interesting is Joseph Smith's first Wife Emma and his son Joseph Smith III didn't follow the mainstream sect of Mormons.Instead they formed their own sect of Mormonism that is still in practice today. I find it odd that the only woman that was legally married to the second hand of god wouldn't follow the true religion/Brigham Young.

@treborsnrubyeldaw9729

5 жыл бұрын

Do not overlook the fact that Emma is a person of free will and also too proud to follow the Church since she would no longer be at the side of the Prophet.

@leighcowley9869

2 жыл бұрын

It is because Emma had had enough sacrifice in her life. She didn’t care for Brigham and just wanted to be left alone. About her starting her own church is wrong. Some of those who didn’t like Brigham young either went to Emma when her son was twelve years old. They believed that the leadership of the church should have been passed down from father to son. Emma wanted nothing to do with it. She told them that when her son turned 18 they could come back and talk with him. They did come back and young Joseph said no. But when he had turned 27 he told them that he would be their leader. Emma joined on condition that they teach joseph her husband never practiced polygamy. It was all Brigham young’s doing.

Excellent work on this video. I'm glad your effort is paying off with significant viewage.

Im still waiting to see a Nephite sword.

@warriorofgod1412

3 жыл бұрын

Jesus is real but Joseph Smith was false prophet

@foxtrot312

2 жыл бұрын

I want to see too. At least show us the stone vault it came out of. It should be right there by the hill cumorah.

@davidn.211

2 жыл бұрын

@@warriorofgod1412 Jesus is real he cuts my grass.

@justaladyj

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidn.211 same

I was once Mormon. Thank you for this video for helping me out with this. I don’t know what to do now though. I am still a minor and living with my parents however I have not told them about how I lost my faith. I’m quite frankly scared and don’t know what to do. But thank you for making this video to help others like me find our way out of this church.

@TheMormonInformant

3 жыл бұрын

If you are just nervous about how it will affect your relationship, try asking your parents if they would still love you no matter what choices you made. If they struggle to answer this question, it might be wise to wait to tell them until they can assure you that their love is unconditional. If you are concerned that your parents might retaliate, make sure you are financially independent, have your own bank account, and ideally your own place before telling your parents anything. This will remove their power to punish or manipulate you. Let me know if you need any help or advice. No matter what happens, things will get better in the long run. :)

@noOlan_

3 жыл бұрын

@@karatekar5018 the problem I have with this is that I don’t believe god isn’t real I believe that there I s some sort of god out there like where not just here on this earth for no reason. Maybe we live in a simulation and our god is the one that made it or maybe it is just a controller of some sort just preparing us for what happens after earth. But all I believe now is that the Mormon church Is not the one I want to follow they have done some bad things major (for lack of a better term) ‘plot holes’ in what they believe and they manipulate the people in the church and I just don’t want to be part of that it’s not somthing I want to do and I just want to find my own path. With me leaving the church I have had so much joy that I haven’t felt before like real freedom. I have actual agency unlike when I was in the church. And I haven’t even officially left yet. This has all happened in my brain and now I don’t feel shameful for whatever I do like someone is always watching. Also the church has majorly damaged my mental health with all the extra activities and work I have to do like seminary and stress about what will happen if I go on a mission. And on top of exams and school and social stress it’s hard to deal with and it takes up a lot of my time. That’s why I don’t think it’s the right choice to find another way back to the church I’ve pondered, prayed, and studied about it and I’ve come to the conclusion that I can’t stay in this church

@noOlan_

3 жыл бұрын

@@ichbindavid5578 number 1: i didn’t ask to be advertised to by other religions that’s not why I made that comment. Number 2: right now religion isn’t what I’m looking for I don’t want to be put into a certain group of what I am supposed to do/believe plus I don’t think religion is a group I’m supposed to follow I think it’s something that me as a person should believe. I’m not saying what you believe is invalid I’m just saying I don’t want to be put into a box of what I can and can’t do and just live by treat other people well. I’ve gone to a Christian church and I have been ridiculed for my sexuality and the way I act and I just want to be my own person without being part of a group

@noOlan_

3 жыл бұрын

@@ichbindavid5578 thank you for that and clearing it up i will think about it but not certain

@sharbear4248

3 жыл бұрын

Oh man! It’s so hard. As a minor most of us lived with our parents & had to respect their rules. You’ll be an adult before you know it. I was in your shoes 30 years ago, pre-internet. Use the information you now have at your fingertips to your benefit. It’s a convenient tool to help you navigate relationships & explain things more succinctly by sharing a video like this one rather than trying to explain yourself. Have patience with your LDS family. We can’t expect them to shed a lifetime of indoctrination overnight. They’ll likely get defensive & upset initially. The most powerful thing we can do as former-Mormons is to be a good example & show our religious friends & loved ones that being a good person has nothing to do with religion. Common sense is inherent. We can trust ourselves to know right from wrong without an imaginary ghost, or 10% of our income. Best of luck! You’re not alone. There are a lot of resources if you want support.

When the leader of your faith tells you that people live on the Moon, and later the Sun, you may want to rethink their credibility...Brigham Young expanded on the teaching that the Sun was inhabited.“Who can tell us of the inhabitants of this little planet that shines of an evening, called the moon?… when you inquire about the inhabitants of that sphere you find that the most learned are as ignorant in regard to them as the most ignorant of their fathers. So it is in regard to the inhabitants of the sun. Do you think it is inhabited? I rather think it is. Do you think there is any life there? No question of it; it was not made in vain. It was made to give light to those who dwell upon it, and to other planets; and so will this earth when it is celestialized”.

@brennantsullivan

7 жыл бұрын

Ryan McKissick, your mental, gotta say it, he uses them as symbols, comparisons, mormons do not believe people live in the sun, that's not even logical, watch his talk more closely.

@ryanmckissick9610

7 жыл бұрын

My point exactly, but you just validated my statement... Read the entire statement above. These are actual words from your church leaders mouth.

@rodohlwiler7347

6 жыл бұрын

That was Brigham Young's opinion...he wasn't speaking for God at that time...people can have their own opinions, you know... besides, so what?? Opinions can also be wrong. Some people felt that man would never land on the moon also - that was their opinion...but they were also wrong. Back in the late 1800's, people probably thought men would never fly in a plane, so what? He thought the moon was inhabited, so what?

@Mountainman1971

6 жыл бұрын

Rod Ohlwiler we did Not and can Not leave low earth orbit. So No we did Not go to the moon. You are deceived.

@rodohlwiler7347

6 жыл бұрын

Tell that to the International Space Station crew, or to the satellites we've sent to Saturn, Jupiter, etc...and to all those early people who thought the earth was flat? There's also photos of the U.S. flag planted on the moon. I suppose Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin are lying to us all when they said they walked on the moon, also? Why would they do that? All the NASA people are in a conspiracy to fool us? Not likely.

One small point of correction, albeit VERY small, and you may have had it pointed out already: The blood oaths portion of the temple ceremony was removed in April 1990, not in the 1980s.

@TheMormonInformant

5 жыл бұрын

Good catch. The Masons removed theirs in 1986, and the LDS church followed suit four years later.

@jsmith1746

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheMormonInformant- I only remember it because my best childhood friend went through in March 1990 and saw the old ceremony, while I went through just three months later and got the new, sanitized version. The change was a really big deal back then. (No, I am no longer a practicing Mormon)

@nicoleshaw9138

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMormonInformant What exactly were the blood oath ceremonies???

Respect for still replying to comments 5 years later!

@12day1

2 жыл бұрын

Seriously!! I love his comments so much 🙌👏🙏🏼👍🌟 Thank you

I love this video! Can I please share your video on Tiktok and drop links to this video?

That's a solid summary of 50 of the most obvious problems with LDS Church history and doctrine. It's nice to have this in easy-to-absorb video form. If this came from Zelph on the Shelf, I'm impressed. I've seen other on-line work by Zelph and it has been helpful to me in understanding reality. I hope Jeremy Runnells is currently producing a state-of-the-art CES Letter video series as well. I will pass this around.

I just have one question that I want answered so bad, maybe this my fault for underestimating the human mind but how is it possible for a Mormon to watch this and remain Mormon? Like how does Mormonism still exist when this video exists??

@scottkittleson944

Жыл бұрын

"People don't have ideas, ideas have people." -Carl Jung

I firmly believe in looking at both sides of an argument, which brought me to this video. Although I still will remain a member of the church, I appreciate the calm manner in which you address each point :)

@TheMormonInformant

4 жыл бұрын

I respect your choice, and appreciate that you took the time to hear me out.

@beatty7487

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheMormonInformant wow funny how old this video is. And you're still replying to comments lol

@TheMormonInformant

4 жыл бұрын

@@beatty7487 Why is that funny?

@fodolocraigo8426

4 жыл бұрын

how is that funny? don't you get notifications?

@phanto6599

3 жыл бұрын

Same here but I like this little test of faith. Its driving me to proof this dude wrong (no offense) and I'm looking forward to the challenge

Christians at 0:00: “Lol what a bunch of idiots!!” Christians at 7:16: “wait wut.”

@Gidzh5

4 жыл бұрын

Different bone structure doesn't necessarily mean different 'kinds'. Christians accept humans underwent microevolution from environmental pressures, as evident from fossil evidence, but didn't undergo Darwinian evolution. People still today exhibit a large range of skull structures and head shapes. Darwinian evolution still remains very much a theory, not proven, even though it is taught as fact.

@TheMormonInformant

4 жыл бұрын

Gids, the fact that you don't know the difference between a scientific theory and a theory in the colloquial sense shows that you need to look into the issue much further than you have. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_theory

@eternallyminded7

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheMormonInformant A theory is a theory.

@TheMormonInformant

4 жыл бұрын

@@eternallyminded7 A theory in the colloquial sense is more like a scientific hypothesis. A scientific theory is so substantiated that it may as well be called a "proven fact."

@uthinkiamhot

4 жыл бұрын

@@Gidzh5 it is taught as a scientific theory because observations, evidence, and experiments support this explanation of the observable world around us. I dunno what you think a "fact" is but typically jesus people get weird about things being "facts" and yet believe "truth" claims about a genocidal, bigoted, racist god who murders infants, but have no evidence to support these claims. Cheers! Enjoy fantasy land!

Haha this story adds up to the version shown in the South Park episode about the Mormons

I'm so glad I watched this because I was thinking about joining. Thank god I didn't !

@Pinkie007

4 жыл бұрын

steve hansen why would you want to join a religion

@sodapopinski14

4 жыл бұрын

Comicdragon 333 i appreciate what you’re saying... but can you provide any arguments against the claims this video has made?

@thanesmashmontages412

4 жыл бұрын

@@sodapopinski14 Hell no he can't. I was a member for 29 years, and this dude has no clue about the truth. Everything in this video is fact, backed mostly by historical documents from members of their own church. The church has stepped on it's own toes a lot throughout the years, comicdragon still has the blinders up. Do not get sucked in. 29 years of my time, and money were stolen from me, on top of emotional, physical, and spiritual abuse.

@mikemoses3843

4 жыл бұрын

@@dragoon3336 lol. Seriously. Did you even watch the video?! If the church is so true, then it would be nothing to refute all these claims. By all means, go ahead. I'll wait. The church doesn't welcome all who join. They welcome all who bring tithes.

@korbinderr7819

4 жыл бұрын

Mike Moses mike you know that’s not true... are you kicked out of the church for not paying the tithing? No, you’re not

I stopped believing in the church last year when I was only fourteen, the suppression and controlling mindset of the church became so hard to handle, constantly being told I was a lesser gender because I'm a woman and that my only purpose in life is to serve my husband and birth children felt terrible, I felt guilty for wanting a career, wanting to have a real relationship instead of getting married two months after I meet someone, or not wanting to ever have children, all this guilt and constant repression made me eventually resort in self harm and attempted suicide. This was the same deal with my close friends and it ruined us. Having to feel that kind of guilt and self hate at such a young age changed us forever. This was all simply because we were told that is being normal people following human nature was a sin. For most including myself, you will be rejected by your family and friends if you leave the church, you will have to create a whole new life for yourself and learn how to live. I'm very happy that I could come to this conclusion at such a young age but some people aren't as lucky, I think it's important to state these facts and create more awareness to toxic religion so that we as a society can grow. I'm not saying having religion Is bad, for some people it makes them very happy but personally I find it terrible. For now, like many others out there, I'm just waiting till I'm 18 so that I can finally escape this toxic work I live in. Sorry for making you read a whole essay and thank you🙂

@gabbyschmidt5036

Жыл бұрын

im in the same situation. 17 currently. my parents are still forcing me to church and church activities. ive suffered with depression most most life from not feeling accepted by my family. they tell me “you cant be sad” while im at home because it “ruins” the spirit in the home. so they want me to olen up to them about questions I have and concerns, but they get upset when I get sad. id love to talk to you about your journey!!

@michaeldenova4562

Жыл бұрын

@@gabbyschmidt5036 Gabby, I used to be a bishop and have seen your experience with others. I am so sorry. Talk to your bishop and/or parents and see if you can get professional counseling and medications. It can really help you regardless of whether or not you remain in the church. Also being a parent is hard; it's on-the-job training for most; some do it better than others; And to be honest, parents have a lot of emotional, mental, spiritual issues themselves. Wishing you the best.

@gabbyschmidt5036

Жыл бұрын

@@michaeldenova4562 the hard thing is, my parents dont believe in medical, professional, psychological help. they dont think they have any issues, and they believe its better to just “ignore” what upsets you. when in reality, they are in denial of their own feelings. its so mentally draining and yes I know not all parents are the greatest and they might just be trying their best, but my parents have never even said sorry for what they have done to me. they dont even realize what they have done wrong. they refuse to admit the fact that they have been too strict on me and that they favored (and still do favor) my siblings in any situation over myself. its so frustration to be in this environment where you have to sit and watch the extreme trauma that is occurring right before your eyes. some religious people dont realize the danger that comes with religion when you dont raise you kid right in it. its horrifying and my parents choices have ruined my life. now, at 17, I have to pick myself up without my parents respect and validation. that hurts me so much as a child.

@michaeldenova4562

Жыл бұрын

@@gabbyschmidt5036 Thanks for the reply Gabby. Your situation is not very good. It's hard to think of anything encouraging to say. However, you seem to be very self-aware and insightful which will help you heal. Luckily, you are still young and hopefully with time you can recover. It won't be easy and maybe the best you will be able to do is "manage" the damage done by the trauma. Gabby, you write very well. You need to keep a journal. It will help you and I think you will be able to refer back to it to help others who have similar situations. Some of the best teachers and therapists are those who have had real life experiences and have empathy. Best wishes to you.

@gabbyschmidt5036

Жыл бұрын

@@michaeldenova4562 thank you! people like you help me going and you are so encouraging. thank you for the kind words. I do love the meme era of the church, most of them are incredibly beautiful and kind people. thank you! have a good one.

I just can’t believe 16 million people waste their lives living in fear and fantasy like this. It’s bizarre

I was a member of this cult years ago. Leaving was the best thing I ever did. All it does is make you feel guilty.

@seandenham3156

4 жыл бұрын

That's because God is very strict. Hence why you felt guilty for your sins. Not the LDS churches fault. Your own

@lalo5574

4 жыл бұрын

Sean Denham agreed sounds like a guilty conscience to me

@seandenham3156

4 жыл бұрын

Well we shall see after death

@seandenham3156

4 жыл бұрын

@@daveyjones9930 Hahahaha. You think that this life is easy? You think thsts what that scripture meant?! You truly dont know how to interpret God do you

@ulisscarple

4 жыл бұрын

@@seandenham3156 QUOTE Well we shall see after death UNQUOTE you can not see now !!!! so you think that being dead will make you smarter ??? MORmON !!!!

Thank YOU for making these Videos! I really needed this.

@NRJKUETZAL

2 жыл бұрын

😔

I’m lds, and I’m happy that I am. Obviously there’s not going to be answers for everything, but that’s okay. Being a member of this church makes me happy and that’s what life is about, it’s about being happy right??

@TheMormonInformant

4 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to find happiness outside of the LDS church?

@catalyst3713

Жыл бұрын

So you're happy believing falsehoods?

@waynelacroix8870

Жыл бұрын

There are answers for everything. You might not like those answers but they are there. Some things you have to search for yourself. Each person walks his own path. If you seek the truth with an open mind and heart you will find it. Put aside your emotions and deal with truth and facts. Truth can come from anywhere not just the church. Your search for truth can take years so do expect to have all your answers overnight! Seek out the true God while He can still be found.

@birds_eye_view_1

Жыл бұрын

I love you dawg. I’m glad you have the light of the church in your life. It’s amazing how it makes you feel truly better than almost anything. I know exactly what you mean. Keep growing and flourishing :)

@enigmaticvaran6597

Жыл бұрын

A movie was made that serves as an allegory to that mindset, called "The Matrix"

Thank you so much for putting this content out there. Its refreshing to get content outside apologist that seem to really not care about truth. CES letters really pin the tail on the donkey

#46 blew my mind! 1.5 Billion on City Creek Mall > almost 20 years of humanitarian efforts! Super glad I'm not paying tithing any more!

@TheMormonInformant

8 жыл бұрын

+Samuel Pike And what is Property Reserve Inc? The church's commercial real-estate arm. Where does the church get the funds for this arm? Tithing, and returns on investments from speculating with tithing money. As Elder Holland said, *"There is no money in the Church except what our members offer.”* As far as how much the church does for others, the church donated 1.4 billion in humanitarian aid between 1985-2011, which is roughly 52 million a year, or about *$5 per member per year.* Where did the rest go? We can only speculate because *the church has not revealed their finances since 1959.*

@TheMormonInformant

5 жыл бұрын

@@randallN-sw6ee The church gets funds from its members, or from investing members money. Every penny the LDS church spends is either from tithing or interest earned on tithing-funded investments. Utah Property Management Associates and Property Reserve Inc are for-profit arms of the church funded by the members donations, and they spent 2 million to build City Creek.

@ASideshowJourney

5 жыл бұрын

I see very little wrong with 1. Cleaning up a blighted area in SLC, 2.Creating jobs downtown, 3. investing money so it can grow and eventually be used for more humanitarian work. In other words, you don't eat all your seeds and vegetables. You can some produce and keep a lot of viable seeds for the future. If you give all your seeds, and fresh vegetables to the hungry to help with the immediate need, you are not looking very far into the future.

@arkieologist

4 жыл бұрын

Carson Barlow Yeah FOR REAL.. 😳

@arkieologist

4 жыл бұрын

A Sideshow Journey Videos You see nothing wrong with a church spending members’ hard earned or much needed money to build a shopping mall in downtown Salt Lake City? To make a profit for themselves off of? Then I wonder how you function in day to day life refusing logic and reasoning.

I would like to make a correction, the church spent 1.5 billion from 1985-2011. Which is 26 years, not the 20 mentioned. That is about 58 million per year. Meaning they spent less than 10% on something they demand their own members to do. Also that the church made 1.5 billion off it's for profit business in 1991 alone. That can be found here www.deseretnews.com/article/170647/LDS-CHURCH-REAL-ESTATE-HOLDINGS-INCLUDE-FARMS-RANCHES-BUILDINGS.html?pg=all

I have had 2 mormons every week at my home trying to convince my husband and I to study with them... I honestly do not like it.

@2002MX5

2 жыл бұрын

My friend used to invite them in when they came around and logically destroy every point they made until he had one of them sobbing. So, they would send officials of the church next time, and he destroyed them too. Eventually, they stopped coming. True story.