Thanks for watching! Just to be super clear, fundamentalist Mormons don't agree with the current LDS (Mormon) church and vice versa. Less than 0.5% are fundamentalist Mormons. This is part of a greater 6-part Mormon series where we get different perspectives from active members, ex-LDS, and fundamentalist groups over the next few weeks: kzread.info/head/PLEyPgwIPkHo6jjSMpNn5YxgxHYmCJcQXX

@travislee9396

5 ай бұрын

Yes sir! Thank you for making that clear. It’s a convoluted belief. God I don’t miss that desert

@brianjames5916

5 ай бұрын

Potato, potahto

@michaelact

5 ай бұрын

Peter, I think you mean 0.5% or 0.005 if you're being consistent with what you said in the video. I really appreciate your approach of curiosity in bringing us exposure to different cultures!

@larryorr3571

5 ай бұрын

Interesting 😮😮😮

@rossmoewhite

5 ай бұрын

Great video as always, Peter. Thank you.

Peter, your openness is the reason you are granted access to groups like this. Keep up the good work.

@YHWH711

5 ай бұрын

You keep thinking that

@edwardjosephx

5 ай бұрын

@@YHWH711how’s he wrong though. All he said was his openness allows people to be more open with him back. Nothing about if what they practice is right or wrong

@BrideOfChristJesusTheLordGOD

5 ай бұрын

​@@YHWH711 Peter is Exposing the TRUTH about these Religions and their doctrines of demons of men. *Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Be NOT deceived; ((((((( neither fornicators ))))), nor idolaters, nor adulterers nor effeminate, (((((nor homosexuals))))), nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.* The god on our money is NOT the Lord God and the evil eye is of Satan the Devil Serpent dragon of old the Covering Cherub. Mark 7:21-23 King James Version 21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, 22 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, *((((an evil eye))),* blasphemy, pride, foolishness: 23 All these evil things come from within, and defile the man. *Repent to Jesus, and make the evil eye single, then your body will be full of Light.*

@ahashdahnagila6884

5 ай бұрын

A good journalist keeps their own ideas out of the interview. (I doubt if MSNBC would ever be invited to report on this group.) On the flip side, Sean Penn gained the trust of (former) drug kingpin Joaquín (El Chapo) Guzmán, of the Sinaloa Cartel: having gone in to interview that crime boss... Sometimes, you just don't give them the notoriety that they seek! (It glorifies *polygamy, on the one hand; and romanticizes the *drug trade, on the other.) *Both of these disparate activities are criminal (i.e., actionable), here in the U.S.

@KJ-tz7vc

5 ай бұрын

Peter is a true journalist.

This is what actual unbiased journalism looks like. As in, the journalist reports and the reader/viewer takes it in and forms their own assessments, opinions, and resolutions.

@joannerudolph5028

5 ай бұрын

Agree

@oleksandrzubchenko210

5 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree. And this is exactly what we love in Peter's videos.

@JustinR941

5 ай бұрын

This is why I stick to the nightly news. No talking heads and opinion journalism. ABC, CBS, or NBC nightly news. Just 30 minutes of actual news. I don't need Sean Hannity to tell me what to think.

@elizabethwitt2621

5 ай бұрын

No one does honest and unbiased the way Peter does. Another great video. Thoroughly enjoyed learning about the different Mormon sects. I love how the guy hugged Peter at the end. To me that says he was glad he could help educate non believers of the faith and happy with how the fundamentalists were represented here Bravo, Peter! 👏👏

@JMEtheredge

5 ай бұрын

@@elizabethwitt2621he is absolutely biased. He does not give exposure to the other side of any idea or situation he highlights in his videos. He makes a living by showcasing extremes without his own opinions getting involved but his channel is ABSOLUTELY biased, otherwise the next video would be about the hundreds of thousands of FORMER Mormons saying the exact opposite of what we’re seeing in this video.

The reason why Peter is so universally accepted is because he doesn't find the need to debate people. He simply wants to understand their perspective. There would be a lot more communication between different groups if people approached conversations this way rather than going in with the intention to undermine someone else's way of thinking.

@anti-ethniccleansing465

4 ай бұрын

He has no spine/principles.

@ericaawake9503

4 ай бұрын

Bingo…

@BG-ig6fd

4 ай бұрын

Yes, maybe, but at some point, people must be held accountable for their beliefs, especially when sexism, child abuse and fraud are involved. I am thinking of all the welfare fraud committed by The Order group and other fundamentalist groups.

@ericaawake9503

4 ай бұрын

@@BG-ig6fd I am sure politicians are involved into this…especially child abuse!

@mrsleigh7806

4 ай бұрын

@@anti-ethniccleansing465You have no brains or understanding of the goals here.

Peter is so amazing at building trust and getting people to open up. He allows the speaker to be heard without judgement

@kellif1783

4 ай бұрын

In front of a camera.

@kimberlygray1347

3 ай бұрын

@@kellif1783 , and that's what matters.

@fjb3544

2 ай бұрын

I like Peter too.

Peter, please never lose your sense of wonder, your unbiased approach, your gentle kind ways! You are a spark of light in a world of dark, biased, dirty journalism. Thank you!!

@doomer8949

5 ай бұрын

KZread might have it's issues but it has allowed so many independent journalists to just flourish.

@tylerschroeder3722

5 ай бұрын

Relax

@seanmiranda8551

4 ай бұрын

Well said! I couldn't agree more!

@coryclark8986

Ай бұрын

Peter id come traveling with you anyday! I'll drive, hold a camera, walk and talk in the hood, anything 😊😊

At age 63, I still learn something new almost daily. With Peter's video, I am guaranteed to learn something new each week. Thank you Peter.

@fifilamoore1718

5 ай бұрын

❤❤❤ I can relate to your comment, I remember my Gran at 90 saying the same thing . Todays world would blow her Mind 🫶🏻fifi

@Halfamnesia

5 ай бұрын

That's why he's the pinnacle of modern reporting. I appreciate his videos so much, and I'd absolutely love to do what he does.

@ManBoo55

5 ай бұрын

Agreed!!

@John3.36

5 ай бұрын

There are some good documentaries out there about Mormonism on KZread. One is, "Test of a prophet the Bible vs. Joseph Smith", "The Lost Book of Abraham", and the last is "DNA vs. Book of Mormon".

@sl4983

5 ай бұрын

@@John3.36 Thanks for those documentaries, they sound like they will be interesting, hope to check them out.

People who are in a cult are the last ones to realize they are in a cult.

I like how Peter genuinely wants to learn and understand another person’s lifestyle. He keeps his opinions to himself and just listens. I love that

Um, that’s a cult.

@America_is_now_Mexico2.0

5 ай бұрын

Theres no such thing as a cult unless its LGBTQHDDVD.. then its a cult

@slimynaut

5 ай бұрын

So is watching tv

@obscuramask7435

5 ай бұрын

​@Race-swapping-America all the well known cults in the 80s and 90s weren't gay.

@nickmail7604

5 ай бұрын

All religions are cults, it's all utter bollocks, 21st century and people still believe in the big white bearded guy in the sky. Is God also santa claus?

@liamwinter4512

5 ай бұрын

In Portland they call this Poly

You approach every community with respect and deep listening. No wonder people are honest and open with you.

@TheUnknownSophy

5 ай бұрын

And you know these people are honest with Peter how?

@Andrea-ek9cp

5 ай бұрын

They aren’t being completely honest though. They are holding back a lot and probably fearful to say what they really want to. Especially when they know it’s going to be seen all over the world.

@camillemauch8729

5 ай бұрын

Right. I wish we could all approach everything in life the way he does with such Grace and respect.

@ytc257

4 ай бұрын

Do you know Jesus is a messenger of God

Beautiful documentaries, Peter! You let the people across the communities speak, you do not judge, you do not misinterpret, you look into all angles. Your work is genuine and breath of a fresh air. Love your channel!

As an ex-Mormon (mainstream LDS) who has lived in Utah my whole life, I find these very interesting and really appreciate your respectful approach to people. People should generally be respected and you do that fantastically. Ideas, on the other hand, should always be subject to scrutiny and questioning. I found out after over 50 years, that the whole thing isn't true all the way back to Joseph Smith, so I left. So interesting to see this perspective, though. The sweet lady that stated she is "hard to fool" after studying for so many years, touched me because I was fooled, hook, line, and sinker for over 50 years. They seem like such great people though and you do an excellent job of showing them respect and I am so glad they were willing to chat with you. Very brave on their part. Keep up the great work, Peter!

@MoneySavingVideos

3 ай бұрын

People who are in a cult are the last ones to realize they are in a cult.

@michaelsteele4587

2 ай бұрын

that respect is absolutely lost though when you find out about the child abuse that takes place in these communities...ALL of them and the abuse is justified all in the name of God including sexual abuse so lets just stop pretending these cults are "interesting" and start labeling them what they are. 90% of the adults in these cults are sexual predators...just ask those who have escaped.

Gotta love Peter. During the whole interview, I would be like "that ain't right". But he is so respectful and open minded that the people continue to share. That's a gift to be a good listener and ask the right questions.

@redcauthen771

5 ай бұрын

What I also like he lets us the viewers draw our own conclusions and doesn’t close or insert his opinions or self analysis into the story he’s recording. We get to much of that in our news and education today trying to suppress one’s own conclusions. 👍

@lissac67

5 ай бұрын

This! What he has is a gift. It allows us to learn, without bias, and form our own opinion. I have learned SO much.

@Sandra_Kidd

5 ай бұрын

Yeah man, it’s super awesome how Peter’s so chill about letting us taken in the misinformation and analysis it to uneducate ourselves at our own pace. Like he never steps in with other videos showing a differing point of view, you know with like facts and stuff, that would muddy up the waters. I really respect him for that. 🤟🏻 It has really helped me draw my own conclusions by watching the last three videos, all with Mormon subjects, in Utah. I’m sure the one video he has coming up in Phoenix of the ex-Mormon will be sufficient contrast to refute to firehose of lies. 🫡 🫠 FYI - he did a piss poor job covering this topic , sorry to burst your 🫧

@chrissanfino761

5 ай бұрын

@@Sandra_Kidd well maybe you can make a video covering the information that he missed. Just because he's respectful doesn't mean the audience is going to decide to follow a cult. The more information the better and let the people decide. Otherwise we have censorship like we went through with three years of the plandemic.

@John3.36

5 ай бұрын

There are some good documentaries out there about Mormonism on KZread. One is, "Test of a prophet the Bible vs. Joseph Smith", "The Lost Book of Abraham", and the last is "DNA vs. Book of Mormon".

I’m LDS & this is the most I’ve ever heard about the fundamentalists. Very interesting. I appreciate your professional demeanor in every different community you find yourself in!

@helenahandbasket3244

5 ай бұрын

@hannah1052 I, too, am LDS. However, I have done a lot of searching online about different LDS topics and the early LDS spin-off sects and WHY they split off. Wikipedia has a great page on all (or many?) of the Latter-Day Saint sects, who started them, why, etc. Within Wikipedia, search "list of denominations in the Latter Day Saint movement". I. e., the Rigdonite sect, Emma Smith's family sect, the AUB group, the RLDS, and many, many more. It was mind-blowing to see how many denominations there were and still are.

@wasatch0

5 ай бұрын

@@helenahandbasket3244 Technically, the LDS church spun off, these groups are living the original doctrines of Joseph Smith & Brigham Young.

@nawnaw1749

5 ай бұрын

@@wasatch0, yep, the main stream church is apostate according to Joseph and Brighams teachings.

@matildagreene1744

5 ай бұрын

I don't suppose they want you to know that ALL LDS were that way at one time..LOL

@psychlops924

5 ай бұрын

@@wasatch0wrong. Remind me, which church did the Apostles that were ordained by Joseph and Brigham stay with after Brigham’s death? Did they just “poof” become apostate overnight when Brigham died, or where did it go wrong? Was John Taylor a false prophet? Or were the “prophets” that decided to start their own churches (much like the pastors in modern Evangelical Christianity) apostates?

Peter, I started watching you when you interviewed Titus. You have me hooked. I am Southern Appalachia man from middle Tennessee and I am enjoying learning about Mormons. To be honest, I knew nothing about them and judged them. I don't judge them now. Thank you. Keep up the good work. You truly practice tolerance. So many today practice tolerance of people who think like they do, but no tolerance for my culture. That is not tolerance.

Years of watching tv documentaries, but you have opened another window on the world. Thank you Peter 👏from 🇧🇪

I am impressed Peter - always love the interviews - your willingness to ask the tough questions with a tender spirit is phenomenal...God bless, pastor mark

@sl4983

5 ай бұрын

Amen

Lost opportunity to give victims of fundamentalism a voice. Wish you would have interviewed one of the “lost boys”, who are the males kicked out of Mormon fundamentalist polygamist communities to allow for there to be enough women available for plural marriage. I worked with a lot of these guys in southern Utah and their stories are pretty heartbreaking. Important to shine a light on the dark side of a culture obsessed with artificially creating such a lopsided male to female ratio.

@bluelivesmatter8502

5 ай бұрын

Maybe they aren't man enough to be a father that's why they get kicked.

@wotanmituns33

5 ай бұрын

How do they decide which are going to be kicked out?

@cloakedbook

5 ай бұрын

I think that voice has been there, and that is not what seems like his position in journalism. He just is kind and open and asks questions.

@wstone4046

5 ай бұрын

​@@bluelivesmatter8502what do you mean by that? Look up Warren Jeffs. Is he the epitome of manliness? He became the prophet because his Dad was the prophet. Taking on over 30 wives. Then giving men who were subservient to him wives. If one sees who he kicked out, they were the men who stood up against him. Watch Keep Sweet. The more intelligent and masculine a guy was in that community, the less likely Jeffs would allow them a wife. Only the weak minded men got women.

@Steven-rn1oo

5 ай бұрын

​@bluelivesmatter8502 we have no evidence for either lmao

They seem awesome. I had No idea. ❤ Peter thank you so much, you do such fantastic work! With gratitude 🙏

Excellent report . On October 8th we went to the tabernacle in Saint George that you featured . We participated in the lecture along with several other families . I lecture was top notch . We enjoy your informative material

Peter, you've slowly but SURELY become one of my favorite channels here on ALL of youtube. you're a ONE OF A KIND what you do here. GG MAN!!!!!!!!!!!

@PeterSantenello

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! :)

@musicIistener

5 ай бұрын

Noticed by the king 👑

@dianakenealy8573

5 ай бұрын

YES!! I Agree!

@Halfamnesia

5 ай бұрын

​@@PeterSantenellosame here man. I look forward to your videos every week, set aside time to watch.

@johnlarockjr

5 ай бұрын

My wife and I enjoy your videos so much. You have one the best channels on KZread. We watch every series with anticipation. Your videos are enlightening and unbiased. We need more journalist like you. Thank you for your videos@@PeterSantenello

You’ve become a powerhouse documentarian. Congrats on your success and thanks for covering all walks of life.

You are such a safe place for people to open up. Your questions are always so good. Thank you for such interesting content.

@MohamedArif-pg2rz

3 ай бұрын

Hello, can I get to know you please?

Peter, I am fascinated by your channel and your enthusiasm and curiosity for all things people and places. Keep up the GREAT work!

Excellent coverage Peter. One thing I noticed with this group is that they are 'strongly' making sure that nobody confuses them with FLDS. Literally every single person repeated over and over that 'we have a choice'. It was so prevalent that it comes off as coaching. Excellent video.

@angelwolf51

5 ай бұрын

It comes from constantly being lumped in with the FLDS

@melysacathcartcallrightsre4577

5 ай бұрын

I disagree. They are making it clear that this is our way as a people, and was never about force at all. If Westernkind returned to our rightful ways, you would totally get it. Modern law is nothing on what our people should be like at all.

@melysacathcartcallrightsre4577

5 ай бұрын

In fact, they come across as shocked and scared of being ridiculed and judged about normal life, by the likes of people like you. Demonstrated in your comment.

@bretebey

5 ай бұрын

@@melysacathcartcallrightsre4577 - 'the likes of people like me'. Thank you for precisely making my point. ;)

@melysacathcartcallrightsre4577

5 ай бұрын

@@bretebey You have to defend yourself all the time for your basic beliefs and or lifestyle?

Imagine if prime time news would report news like Peter, the world would be a completely different place. Too much emphasis on dividing people than getting along. 🙏👍🇺🇸

@Just_A_Name14

5 ай бұрын

If people are divided they can be controlled easier.

@Sandra_Kidd

5 ай бұрын

Yeah, we’d only get half the story. That’d be great. Thank god for actual investigative journalists who are trained properly to provide both sides. Peter is great about showing portions of a story.

Thank you for this authentic, respectful and honest insight into this community! Very interesting!! Thank you Peter, and thanks to these kind people for sharing their day and their faith with us 🫶🫶

I have to say, I find this series fascinating! - Thank you Peter!

Wilford woodruff is my 4th great grandfather. I come from his 4th wife. Make no mistake, he was not a hero. The manifesto was on paper only to appease the government to gain statehood. How do I know this? Well because his 4th wife had children after the manifesto. Some would also say that they were allowed to keep the wives they already had, but there are still documents to support polygamy post manifesto. It's just a lot of messiness and dishonesty. I am no longer LDS. I officially resigned my membership in favor of peace and true free will.

We are very excited and really like your creative ideas, made it enjoyable to watch and keep watching, hope you continue this great idea forever.

You’re the perfect person to do what you do. Thank you for bringing us along

Peter, you are such a wonderful and patient listener. I love that you have absolutely no agenda. You just converse and record. 👏👏👏

I used to work for the Utah State Prison years ago. I sat next to Warren Jeff's cell on suicide watch several times after he tried to hang himself. He denounced himself as a prophet but later recanted. I remember his picture next to Osama Bin Laden's on the FBI's 10 most wanted list until they caught him in a souped-up escalade between St.George Utah and Las Vegas.

@PeterSantenello

5 ай бұрын

Wow! I bet you've got stories.

@RedCurlyQ1

5 ай бұрын

@@PeterSantenello wouldn’t that be a fun interview idea…😊

@anchorbrandranch

5 ай бұрын

@@PeterSantenelloYessir Peter you may have bit off about more than you can chew with the “ Mormon Series “ There’s just so much more………..⚓️

@vjs4539

5 ай бұрын

As a former flds and former believer of warren, I'd be really interested in listening to you. We were told that he was poisoned by the prison. We were never told that he tried to commit suicide.

Excellent as always! I am learning so much from your videos.

Thank you 'Peter the people connector'. Such humble and honest journalism of all the people sharing this planet🌏

Being LDS myself and growing up in the church my whole life, i've never really known anything about the F-LDS church and how they run things today since theyre completely seperate. This video was super interesting and cool to learn more about their beliefs. Thanks Peter

@thefullgamutofShit

5 ай бұрын

They don't talk about it because they don't want to explain why there are so many offshoots. It's not all polygamy many don't think Brigham Yong was next in line to be prophet.

@jennier3699

5 ай бұрын

They should just call themselves "Fundamentalists" since the LDS church doesn't even acknowledge them as part of the church

@edu.santos

5 ай бұрын

also important to note that while these are "fundamentalists", they are not part of the FLDS organization

@uatsicoki

5 ай бұрын

Do some research on the LDS as well, they hide many many things. Read the CES letter, it’ll help you open your eyes.

@idahomike

5 ай бұрын

As was already mentioned, this group may practice fundamental ideologies, but they are not the FLDS church. They are two different things.

Only Mr. santenello could walk into somewhere like this and make it comfortable (ish) Great journalism!

@Buckseed

5 ай бұрын

Yeah imagine a Black dude doing this show at a Morman compound? 😂

@marquitaarmstrong399

5 ай бұрын

​@@Buckseedokay. Then there's That😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@knightspearhead5718

5 ай бұрын

@@BuckseedIm sure they'd definitely get criticized right off the bat for calling it a "compound"

@estabon2u

5 ай бұрын

@@knightspearhead5718 IT IS A COMPOUND

@knightspearhead5718

5 ай бұрын

@@estabon2u Im sure you refer to Vatican City as a compound as well then

First exercise video I actually smiled through.. Thank you, thank you!!

The amount of times that these people have said 'its our choice' or 'we aren't forced to' is kind of concerning. Other than this is very educational. Thank you Peter!

@seanmiranda8551

4 ай бұрын

That's because majority over the years stipulate that they are a cult and brainwashed.. because of past events. Christians and catholics and Muslims and any other religious beliefs could all be classified as a cult.. get over it.. until people are being harmed who cares.. dual marriage isn't for everyone and they aren't the only religious group to do it

@omara.157

4 ай бұрын

I think for those non-FLDS fundamentalist Mormons, it is mostly because they are defining themselves in relation to the stigmas people put on them, especially because of the FLDS. Seems strange, but I think they are just trying to fight the stigmas people oppose on them and define themselves as distinct from FLDS stuff.

@SunSetSoweto

2 ай бұрын

U delusional..

Thank you Benjamin - I just appreciated listening to you so much. It is interesting how sometimes closed doors allow for both sanctity and isolation. Thank you Peter for always opening doors so graciously & with deep sensitivity and care. This illuminates all our lives.

As soon as I think I know about a group, along comes another video from Peter to show me how much I don't know. I really appreciate this work.

@joannerudolph5028

5 ай бұрын

Agree …

@PeterSantenello

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for coming along! We're learning at the same time here, it's all new to me too.

@staz6530

5 ай бұрын

Much appreciated Peter!

@John3.36

5 ай бұрын

There are some good documentaries out there about Mormonism on KZread. One is, "Test of a prophet the Bible vs. Joseph Smith", "The Lost Book of Abraham", and the last is "DNA vs. Book of Mormon".

I love your videos. You have a way of asking questions that make no assumptions about people and I learn so much from it!

@user-scotty86

4 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Thank you for appreciated

They look like a nice bunch of people :) Very insightful and informative! Thank you Peter - and many thanks to the people who agreed to participate in this episode for us to watch later on.

Always interesting thought provoking. Big Thank you Peter. Little by little you are bringing us together.

Its really helpful to have you go out in these communities to get the truth of their beliefs and how they are living instead of just hearsay. People talk a lot about different groups but we dont really know what they actually believe. Thank you.

@ericaeng7270

5 ай бұрын

Yes completely agree - we can learn so much and build bridges by really listening to each other and hearing different perspectives. Also important to acknowledge that there are many different groups within this subset of fundamentalist LDS and thus their perspective ad experience might be quite different than others. Maybe not as open and tolerant, possibly more abuse or other things.

@razup2323

5 ай бұрын

Well, the hearsay, is actual truth I've heard, soooo 🤷🏼‍♀️

@byakurenhoujuu

5 ай бұрын

Fundamental LDS just gets a really bad rep, because of certain cults within it.@@ericaeng7270

@SinaloaTacos

5 ай бұрын

😂the truth from those people 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@John3.36

5 ай бұрын

There are some good documentaries out there about Mormonism on KZread. One is, "Test of a prophet the Bible vs. Joseph Smith", "The Lost Book of Abraham", and the last is "DNA vs. Book of Mormon".

I literally just watched all the warren Jeff videos on prime the past two days, went to KZread and they recommended me your recent videos… I’m very grateful and it must be so exciting to get the life experience In real time. Thank you

I really appreciated how articulate Benjamin was! Thank you for your journalism, Peter.

Wow... you got in with the Peterson group??? 🤯 Keep in mind, folks... this really is a 'branch' ... one of the many tiny off shoots. Not even regular LDS people have heard of this group. It's only a couple of hundred people. BTW.... Benjamin is an attorney. He's actually a super intelligent man. I know of him through the legal field - because we are both in the probate and estate planning fields. I'm not sure I totally agree with his fundamental views, but there's no denying that he's is a very well read and educated man. He's the lawyer for the Goldback company. Benjamin is pretty well known in the Fundamental world. He converted after being mainstream LDS. There's a podcast that he's done about it. The Peterson Group is very unique... all good people with some kinda quirky ideas.

@kimberlythomas4373

5 ай бұрын

Very interesting!!!

Peter the content you get is WILD, and I love how many different perspectives you get without biases or skewed views. I think we can all agree you are one of the few true journalists around right now! Thank you for your work.

@PeterSantenello

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much :)

I'm so fascinated by this...Thank you, Peter, for doing the work you do to bring these stories to us. I admire you for what you do

another absolutely fantastic documentary, I find your video hugely educational, and window into people I've never met, thank you for your efforts

Pete has the rare ability to listen, then articulate relevant questions, then totally allows the people to articulate their beliefs, then allow us (the viewers) to form our own opinions.

I am Mormon, but even I was surprised to learn there are multiple polygamous sects that exist today. I knew of the FLDS (Fundamentalist Mormons) -- the Warren Jeffs "version" -- but I knew of nothing else. It's fascinating to listen to these people talk about our shared history. Until this video, I had assumed that for the men, it was a "multiple sex partner thing", however, I did not sense that from the men interviewed here. Just as interesting were the women's perspectives on polygamy. I was surprised at the "tenderness" and kindness with which they spoke of polygamy. I did not sense they were being oppressed, but instead, polygamy was a natural part of their lives, even desirable. One additional observation: I like that the women were not wearing "prarie dresses", but instead wore "normal", contemporary clothing and hairstyles. They drive vehicles and, I assume, use cell phones and computers. In other words, they are not living in some isolated environment, but are actively deciding who they are and how they want to live. I guess the truth is that if the women are happy, loved, and feel they belong, they have a supportive community, have a safe place to raise their children, enjoy a happy marriage, and get along (reasonably) with the sister-wives, then whatever they're doing is working.

@bobharris7401

5 ай бұрын

Well said. My viewpoint is leave them alone.

@erinseamons

5 ай бұрын

I am a lifetime member of the church of Jesus Christ of LDS and I even live in the city these people live in and I had NO idea they existed or call themselves Mormon. I’ve laughed at so many people asking if I had sister wives. I thought it was a joke since most people know Mormons don’t practice polygamy anymore. But now I know that there are sects that do so I guess I’ll say “polygamy free LDS!” Lol 😂

@swen6797

5 ай бұрын

The Amish got the anti-tech stance right. Too bad they let that stance get leaky.

@jarodrochell1310

5 ай бұрын

@@swen6797if you think they got it right what are you doing on tech yourself 😂

@AmericanDreamAlbum

5 ай бұрын

Do we think the husband ever bends the rules and is with both wives at the same time? Or is he just moving from room to room on Fri night? Seems like a churchy way to ok having your cake and eating it too for these guys!

This maybe not for me and my lifestyle but I appreciate the information of other people’s choices and experiences. Peter you display professional journalism in an unbiased manner. Bravo !

I really admire your ability to allow people to share their experiences without interrupting or confronting them. I simply couldn't

I don't know how I found you, Peter, but when I did I had to binge because your work is so good! I look forward to every new series. Thank you for being so honest, open and respectful to everyone. ❤

Another job well done with your journalism, bravo 👏

Your journalism is on point sir xx

Peter is simply professional, kind and respectful. His approach and integrity simply shines. I have viewed every story. Each fascinate and educate me on and in the lifes of others. I really enjoy his valuable collection of great work in this INDUSTRY. Simply a Great platform of work Peter!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

In Tibet, there are polyandry families with multiple husbands, which can be practiced as an ethnic minority cultural tradition in China but not encouraged. So the world is so large and interesting.

@spellmadam2947

5 ай бұрын

In the US people often see things as cool and acceptable if it's exotic like from another country or culture. But if the same practice exists here it's considered horrible, a cult, and sinful.

@H8nji

4 ай бұрын

⁠@@spellmadam2947 Bingo. Leftists/NPC’s/costal city residents when a native tribe denounces homosexuality and practices female mutilation: omg what a beautiful diverse culture they’re so protective of their culture so strong and brave fighting oppression from the west.

Brilliant documentry ....thoroughly enjoyed watching this....

Great unbiased video. Keep your excelent work, congratulations.

I have been a member of the mainstream Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints my whole life (32 years old) and have always lived in Utah. I can honestly tell you that this is the first I have ever heard about the Righteous Branch.

@kimberlythomas4373

5 ай бұрын

Same! I don’t think most mainstream members have heard of these people.

@benzun9600

5 ай бұрын

bros get out more lol.

@wtbman

5 ай бұрын

@@benzun9600there’s 100 of them, not exactly noteworthy all things considered. This group is insignificant compared to the 10,000 member FLDS Jeff’s cult.

@TheRealLesGutches

5 ай бұрын

@@wtbman Exactly. Quite insignificant compared to to any of the different versions.

@jenfoster128

5 ай бұрын

They are a break-off of the AUB. Very small group most are located in Nevada.

I enjoy watching your videos. You visit a number of different communities and do not judge them. I enjoy hearing what they say and learn more about them. Thank you and I hope you continue to do this

Really learning alot from these different mormon/LDS/FLDS videos and perspectives I've always enjoyed your videos, but these especially.

I feel no matter how surprised you are, your interviews are always respectful which makes it much better to watch. I find it so sad. 😞

You’re so very respectful and genuinely interested in all peoples living their unique lives. Thank you for that

I lived in Saint George at the time of the Warren Jeff’s trial. It was such a circus I’d never seen the city that over run with media. I was a student at the time.

@MohamedArif-pg2rz

3 ай бұрын

Hello, can I get to know you please?

Peter, you have a healer's soul. You have perfected the art of open active listening, non-judgmental, and seeking wisdom. Well done

this is amazing journalism. huge fan of you peter

Another excellent video!! So interesting and the people interviewed were so forthcoming. Thank you!

I appreciate you bringing to light a community I've always only heard about, but never heard from.

peter researches so the few questions he asked are quite pertinent. Plus he has a great talent to keep a straight face!!

Thank you Peter for this interesting video. I learned so much!!

We have to keep funding Peter. There’s no way we can keep a true journalist like him for free. Never change, Peter!

@JP-vl4bf

5 ай бұрын

​@@JMEtheredge Did you not see his recent videos where Mormons (who represent the vast majority) condemn polygamy? We're all conditioned to believe and say certain things. Opinions are like assholes. That's mine. If you disagree with me you're WRONG.

@ahashdahnagila6884

5 ай бұрын

​@@JP-vl4bf Everyone has a right to form opinions. But, that is different from being an over-opinionated pompous ass (which is what you're describing). >>> Reckon?

Peter, I know you hear this all the time but, you're just wonderful. Your sense of wonder and understanding is beyond fathomable. I totally respect you and all that you so. Thankfull for your channel, you and all that you bring us. ❤

All of this is very familiar to me. I have never been a Mormon, but my whole large family is/was. They all served missions around the world, and most of them went to LDS universities in Utah. They all married good Mormon wives/husbands, and all had good large families of 5, 6, and 7 children. I did not. Why? Because when this religion came into all of our lives, I had just finished reading through the Bible, and I had real concerns that it deviated from Christian Bible teachings. So after carefully reading through their most important books, I determined that my family had been lead into a cult. For anybody who is open to truth, that is very easy to prove. For example in the Bible many coins are named and mentioned. Today if you go to Israel and dig a basement, you are likely to find one of these coins from thousands of years ago. At the same time, in the Book of Mormon many coins are named and mentioned. Today if you go anywhere in the Americas, you will never find one of these coins mentioned in their "most perfect book" the Book of Mormon. They have serious problems, and many of them are leaving, including many in my family.

@ermining1

5 ай бұрын

What's the difference between this and Catholics, protestants etc?

@Smooshes786

12 күн бұрын

How do you come to a place where the Bible version you read is the correct one? There are many, made for social convenience. Thanks.

I totally understand what these women and gentlemen are saying. No matter what, at the end of the day.. we need to love each other. We might have different beliefs but that doesn't mean, we do not stop caring for each other.

Peter, your channel is a freaking gold mine. Thank you.

Been watching your videos since the ones you did in Saudi Arabia. You’ve opened up my eyes to parts of the world I never would have thought about. The way you approach situations and make everyone feel comfortable and open up to you is truly something I admire. Just wanted to show my appreciation as your videos are very insightful and your way of approaching people is inspiring to me and makes me want to try and be a better person within my own community. Thanks for everything you do Peter and god bless.

Out of all the KZread channels, this one is the most informative I've ever seen. Thank you for taking the time to bridge the gap between different cultures and different ways of life.

Anyway, I stayed up until 5am watching your wonderful videos.Thank you for the education you bring us.🥰

Fascinating interview, very well done.👏🏼 I usually don’t like to listen to anything coming from Mormonism. You picked the perfect group to interview, I actually enjoyed it, and I found all of them very likable and relatable. Great interview! 👏🏼✌🏼🥰

Great interview! I appreciate the respectful unbiased approach, it’s amazing how much people will open up to you if you come in with the willingness to just try to understand them. I learned a lot, and appreciated hearing their perspectives!

It was really nice of her to share all of this with us.

I love this style of journalism.

SUCH A GOOD VIDEO! I used to be Mormon (as in LDS, Salt Lake City church, "Mother church", etc.) and this video was so eye opening! There is a huge narrative within the modern LDS church that convinces members that all other branches of the church are the Warren Jeffs type. Thank you for shedding light on other perspectives!

@PanthraxIV

5 ай бұрын

Most are very creepy and disturbing on the back end. My wife came from one of those cults, they even did interviews with BBC similar to this in the 90's. What you didn't see in the documentary was what makes those groups insanely disgusting.

@ahashdahnagila6884

5 ай бұрын

Why do they all (fundamentalists) still practice *polygamy, though? Don't they know the men can go to prison for it? *co-habitation with more than one woman is a felony, in Utah (even if the women don't live in the same house!) So, Peter was "highlighting" a criminal practice!

@knightspearhead5718

5 ай бұрын

⁠@@ahashdahnagila6884Polygamy is decriminalized in Utah and is only a infraction.

@surfingtothestars

5 ай бұрын

@@ahashdahnagila6884they still practice it bc they believe it’s a commandment from God. Yes, they know it’s illegal but they believe that God’s law is higher than man’s law. It’s still illegal federally too but not as enforced as it would have been 100+ years ago

@mktay2067

5 ай бұрын

@@ahashdahnagila6884 Society as a whole practices polygamy these days they just call it non monogamous.

I tore my ACL running to the comments

@Misa_Susaki

5 ай бұрын

Were you satisfied?

@sedonasky7314

5 ай бұрын

😅

Peter is so kind and his facial expressions are the best!

Powerful video very positive attitude with these individuals🎉

This video is proof that respect goes a long way.

I just love this channel. I think these people are completely out of their mind but it's so fascinating to get to hear their stories. Peter is so open and unbiased he can get these people to talk comfortably.

@deirdrekokora8680

5 ай бұрын

I agree. Completely out of their minds. But this kind of belief system is really dangerous for young girls and for women.

@ahashdahnagila6884

5 ай бұрын

​@@deirdrekokora8680 Do you think that indoctrination might make of them "willing victims"? Just asking.

@mormonbear4050

5 ай бұрын

​@deirdrekokora8680 less dangerous than the western hook up culture where families begin broken and out of wedlock. That is, if the babies aren't aborted.

@jamirr100

5 ай бұрын

Particularly that old lady. She’s got poison your tea vibes. It’s weird how they all kept parroting that free will line.

@labrigful

5 ай бұрын

Honestly, they seem like normal people to me. People all over the world grow up in different cultures.

Thank you for another excellent video Peter. I learn so much about other fellow Americans from your videos. Keep up the excellent work.

I've done a metric ton of research on Mormons and pluralism. This one piece haa more info than anything I've ever encountered. Kudos

Peter, you manage to stoke a yearning for connection, irrespective of agreement. What a gift we can all pay forward.

@marquitaarmstrong399

5 ай бұрын

We don't all have that grace.

Peter, as always, I appreciate your healthy curiosity and how you seek understanding with compassion and respectfulness. Our world needs more conversations, not fewer. We need more free speech and freedom of expression, not less of either. Thank you for your work!

Beautiful. It's so important to give people the opportunity to speak and represent themselves. As opposed to forming judgments in isolation.

Peter…love your channel which I discovered last night. Fantastic videos and education. I vote we do more Titus videos. Such. Perfect soul, yet full of his loving view of the world.

Love what your doing Peter, Keep it up! - Long time fan/subscriber