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@TigerTurban

6 ай бұрын

Truth is your own experience, your own vision. Even if I have seen the truth and I tell you, the moment I tell you it will become a lie for you, not a truth. For me it was truth, for me it came through the eyes. It was my vision. For you, it will not be your vision, it will be a borrowed thing. It will be a belief, it will be knowledge--not knowing. And if you start believing in it, you will be believing a lie. Osho

@TigerTurban

6 ай бұрын

We come into the world absolutely pure and innocent, absolutely clear, clean, but then the world starts writing on our consciousness, it starts conditioning us. It pollutes everybody, it contaminates, poisons. By the time a child is mature enough to think on his own the world has already destroyed him. He is already crippled, paralysed; the world has already taught him to use crutches and he has forgotten to use his own insight. He cannot stand on his own two legs; it has made him dependent. This is is the greatest conspiracy against humanity, to make every human being a cripple - not physically but spiritually. And the strategy that is used is to give you a mind so that your consciousness becomes covered with thoughts, desires, ambitions, Ego, ideologies, religion, politics, and a thousand and one things are there, layer upon layer. Your mirror-like consciousness disappears and then a man lives a life of indignity, a life which is absolutely graceless, a life of blindness, a life of utter dependency. And the only thing to be done is to undo whatsoever the society is done to you. So I don't teach purity, I don't teach morality - that is all nonsense. I only teach meditation so you can rid of the mind. The mind belongs to society and mediation belongs to you. With mediation you are absolutely free, and suddenly you start discovering your intrinsic treasures. And then begins a pilgrimage of joys, beauty, songs, celebrations. And it is an unending process. It gives you the vision of eternity. It gives you the certainty that you are immortal. Osho

@opalightorro375

6 ай бұрын

I have to ask, is this a repost? Or am I experiencing a glitch in the matrix? Thank you for exposing experiences, of our brothers and sisters we may had not otherwise been privy. ✌

@TigerTurban

6 ай бұрын

Spiritual Dependence My approach to your growth is basically to make you independent of me. Any kind of dependence is slavery, and the spiritual dependence is the worst slavery of all. I have been making every effort to make you aware of your individuality, your freedom, your absolute capacity to grow without any help from anybody. Your growth is something intrinsic to your being. It does not come from outside; it is not an imposition, it is an unfolding. All the meditation techniques that I have given to you are not dependent on me ― my presence or absence will not make any difference ― they are dependent on you. It is not my presence, but your presence that is needed for them to work. It is not my being here but your being here, your being in the present, your being alert and aware that is going to help. The whole past of man is, in different ways, a history of exploitation. And even the so-called spiritual people could not resist the temptation to exploit. Out of a hundred masters, ninety-nine percent were trying to impose the idea that, "Without me you cannot grow, no progress is possible. Give me your whole responsibility." But the moment you give your whole responsibility to somebody, unknowingly you are also giving your whole freedom. And naturally, all those masters had to die one day, but they have left long lines of slaves: Christians, Jews, Hindus, Mohammedans. What are these people? Why should somebody be a Christian? If you can be someone, be a Christ, never be a Christian. Are you absolutely blind to the humiliation when you call yourself a Christian, a follower of someone who died two thousand years ago? The whole of humanity is following the dead. Is it not weird that the living should follow the dead, that the living should be dominated by the dead, that the living should depend on the dead and their promises that `We will be coming to save you.´? None of them has come to save you. In fact, nobody can save anybody else; it goes against the foundational truth of freedom and individuality. As far as I am concerned, I am simply making every effort to make you free from everybody ― including me ― and to just be alone on the path of searching. Osho

@danielweiss3149

6 ай бұрын

So sad these mormons are so deceived. I truly believe they think that their doing the right thing and that they have good intentions. It's truly a cult, but a very wealthy cult with power and influence. Their beliefs contradict the Holy Bible, If you dig deep into their beliefs, you will find they truly believe they can become gods, which is the same lie Satan told eve in the garden Gen:3. I can go on and on. Sadly their doing a disservice to Peter saying he's a child of God is such a lie, Peter doesn't even believe Jesus is the Son of God, God in flesh. If you read 1John, you have children of God and Children of the devil. and all unbelievers are children of Satan. So Mormons are children of the devil, because they do the works of MEN, not the works of Jesus Christ, true faith is obedience to Jesus Christ, Hebrews 5:9. I pray for Peter and these mormons that they come to Salvation through the True Jesus Christ, not the false christ of the mormon church.

What I like best about this channel is how Peter respectfully asks the questions that an outsider would ask and then lets the subjects answer without interruption or interpretation. Well done.

@jeremycarroll2319

6 ай бұрын

I agree.

@snowdroog1

6 ай бұрын

That's fine an good, but if you're drawing any conclusions about Mormons based on that, I've got a bridge to sell you. Mormons are foremost concerned about appearances in all situations.

@pimacanyon6208

6 ай бұрын

totally agree. Peter shows genuine curiosity about other people's lifestyles, religion, and beliefs. He meets them as fellow human beings and seems genuinely interested in their lives.

@liberty2four2

6 ай бұрын

@@snowdroog1 well, tommc49 comments' is not about drawing conclusions about the Mormon, so hold your horses right there. He's just saying the way Peter conduct interviews in which seldom to find in media nowadays.

@marcusthegreat2944

6 ай бұрын

What I like best about this channel is how many of the married women featured here aren't even faithful to their own spouse. From the start, Jennifer was literally flirting with Peter and then at 54:27, she GAZED at him and then HUGGED him for almost five seconds until 54:32. Why do Gen X guys let their wife hug other men? If your wife loved you, then she wouldn't hug other guys at all

I’m a 20 year old Mennonite from Pennsylvania, and I just love these videos. I love being able to learn more about different cultures and religions, and Peter’s videos are so interesting! So eye-opening and honest. Always get excited when a new video comes out. 😆

@ande100

6 ай бұрын

Same here. I discovered him with his first video about Titus! Been hooked ever since. Have a lovely quiet and warm weekend.❣

@aab2gfe22

6 ай бұрын

@@ande100 awesome!! Loved his Titus videos. Same to you! 😊

@zakarystanley9452

6 ай бұрын

Glad y'all found Peter! Been watching him for a couple years. I just say the quality of content only gets better. Really enjoyed the Appalachian series.

@aab2gfe22

6 ай бұрын

@@zakarystanley9452 me too! Been binging all the older videos lately. ☺️

@carolsisti7203

6 ай бұрын

Me too. He’s the best. Honest guy with much integrity. No judgement; just shows us the truth of other people’s lifestyles. ❤❤

I am from Europe. I had the chance to travel every continent. Against what people say in the world, americans have been of the most friendliest people I meet on my journeys!

@dorotamaty888

3 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@TheJofrica

2 ай бұрын

You sound friendly yourself!

@coach1332

2 ай бұрын

thank you

I grew up in Utah. I was non Mormon. These folks humbly presented their thoughts and beliefs. It was not easy being a non Mormon but that people find common ground is huge. I appreciate hearing thoughts and practices within the family that I never heard even being there until my early 20's.... The Mormons always support their people. Thank you to these folks, and to you for presenting these insights ...

@julievanderleest

6 ай бұрын

I always loved Utah and had a desire of living there. Though I was told by a few people that living in Utah as a non Mormon would be nearly impossible to make a living with a decent job and finding someone to marry that wasn’t a Mormon and that the people there would be very prejudice against you. I think that there’s truth to that and that used to be the case once upon a time but it sounds like a lot has changed. Great to see that.

@m.e.7611

6 ай бұрын

You are an exactly right. Mormons keep to their own group even though they like coverts-for a time being. Lived in Utah., married a Mormon. I had been previously married for over 22 yrs., we were married in SL City temple. Manipulated. No longer LDS. I’m back to my original faith I was raised in. Mormon husband took advantage of so called Priesthood. My four children all grown up now also had bad experience. They do not support LDS Faith. To this day I have dear friends who are Mormon but I do not support this so called faith-a cult.

@katiempojer

6 ай бұрын

I am an Episcopalian and for curiosity sake while I was watching this video, I googled Episcopalian churches in Salt Lake City Utah and I was pleasantly surprised to see how many there were

@truthbetold2611

5 ай бұрын

@@m.e.7611 I'm sorry you felt manipulated. Having a relationship with our God source is key to our happiness. May he bless you abundantly with clarity and healings in your journey.

@dubjubs

5 ай бұрын

​@julievanderleest As a Utah native you really won't be ruined because of lack of faith in the Mormon church trust me. Actually it's been starting to become the opposite where some people are discriminating against Mormons to the point my mother in law was asked if she was and if she was she can't rent from them. Do I understand where they are coming from? Yeah Mormons can be a little ridiculous sometimes but 95% are just people that like to take care of one another and even donate gifts to people on Christmas like my family (I still have my faith but never go to church). Hope you at least visit we in Utah love visitors 😂!

Peter is bringing humanity back together one video at a time. If you really watch and listen you can learn from each episode that we are all here to be a part of this great big melting pot of a world. Sure there are those that do not belong in society and just have evil in their hearts but for the majority of us we do have love and kindness. We just have to get out of our shell open our minds and hearts to those around us, this world our society can be kind and caring. Thank You Peter for showing us the real world and those that make up each unique part of it.

@user-Jamie218

6 ай бұрын

💯💯💯

@Jay-Jones

6 ай бұрын

If you knew you wouldn't be getting likes for it, would you have written the same comment?

@JC-di4uz

6 ай бұрын

I've always treated others the way I want to be treated. Don't really need Peter or anyone to "open my eyes" to other beliefs. I was raised southern Baptist and still am a SB, but I accept we all worship any way we want as long as we don't fly planes into a skyscraper or randomly attack another people based on their religion.

@johnfal1849

6 ай бұрын

So tragic this cult has blasphemed the Word of God and deceived so many from knowing the real Jesus.

@marcusthegreat2944

6 ай бұрын

Any humanity in this video went away when it became clear Jennifer was flirting with Peter. She gave him a side hug at the beginning, and at the end at 54:27, she was literally GAZING at him and she hugged him for almost 5 seconds.

This is the first time I really listened to Mormons speak. I love the answers as well as the deminer of the entire group. I see the fruits of the spirit and it's exciting. God bless all of you NYC.

@cws4657

6 ай бұрын

What fruits of the spirit do you see?

@andresmiranda7875

6 ай бұрын

Don't let the niceness fool you, Mormonism is a cult straight from the pits of hell. This belief system will send you to hell. Even in their book "another testament of Jesus" they literally tell you they worship another Jesus.

@JCcreates927

6 ай бұрын

Mormons are living a lie in a cult like atmosphere.

@N3uroTypical333

6 ай бұрын

@@cws4657 I just breezed through the video, but I saw joy, happiness, a truly Christlike love for those different than them. I especially like the closing prayer, how they prayed for both Palestinians and Israelites, and prayed for the leaders of the nations. Just playing the odds here, but I'd guess these guys are mostly conservative right-wingers to one extend or another. But the Spirit testifies that we must love one another.

@shanleander6009

6 ай бұрын

@@cws4657😂😂I’m seeing fruits too

Peter, your videos should be taught at journalism school on how to speak to people. I think the media would not have such a bad name if they learned from what you do. Thanks again for a great video.

@nikkita1688

6 ай бұрын

The media is paid to intentionally spread poison. I think that's why Peter is successful. His journalism is so refreshing!

@huntingtonthethird

2 ай бұрын

I agree. I love how Peter asks questions that aren't the same canned, boilerplate questions. They are different, insightful, and questions I WOULD ASK.

Peter, you are such a good man! And thank you to the Mormon families for being willing to openly share with us their beliefs, their faith, their lives. God bless you all.

I live in Texas and am ever so thankful that I ran into the missionaries. I ran into them and we were trying to solve an issue with some baby kittens in the mail room at our apartments. They had badges in Spanish and I had no idea what they said, but I asked them lots of questions over months. They were the ONLY people who were able to answer all my questions and I have been a livelong seeker of the scriptures. I could type so so so much more but will stop and finish the video, but just wanted to give a shout out to all missionaries who take time out to answer questions from true seekers of Christ followers. I listened and didn't have any preconceived prejudice about them. I am also single and didn't have to convince anyone else to think about anything. I love the weekly communion even though I am usually late, I love the daily study of scriptures, and now all the podcasts that unpack the scriptures. Last year I read the Old Testament word for word and in a month I will have done the New Testament word for word (I have done both many many times) and with discussions about it every other week. I love the worshipful music, the modest dress, the going home after church to rest and eat and not making a waitress or waiter work on Sunday serving me,.I just love the way my life is. I was always in church before and very active but all around me I saw young people in my church all the churches I went to that had issues with drinking and sleeping around and not reading scriptures, prayer was a gossip or bragging session, only those who were rich or friend with someone important got to do leadership roles. Something was always missing. I wanted to focus to be on studying to be more Christ-like and all I found was rock concerts, I felt like I was in a movie theater and a dressing contest. Here, I feel like I am in a holy place of reverence, and worship and learning and sincere study.

@sarahbean6170

6 ай бұрын

@@francineplatt7303 I love David Alexander!

@FrankCaffeine

6 ай бұрын

What happened to the kittens?

@SaintJan13

6 ай бұрын

@spunkycat6144 I don’t know you personal so I felt the spirit of God in your words. I love you. God bless you

@John3.36

6 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".

@SharonSeekingJesus

6 ай бұрын

I live in Texas too! I would love to be your friend!

I’m a returned missionary. Pioneer heritage. Married in the temple. I no longer believe but it’s the folks like these that make me miss the church. Peter these videos are a treasure.

@Freedom0rBust

6 ай бұрын

I don't know if anyone has told you this, but you can still come to church even if you don't believe. The fact that the video resonates goodness with you means the Spirit is speaking to you.

@lukev483

6 ай бұрын

@@Freedom0rBust I sure he would feel good with other nice Christian folks outside of Mormonism the same. Mormons don’t hold the rights to the Spirit. 😂

@user-iz7dq6us4m

6 ай бұрын

@@lukev483 What does that even .ean?

@ande100

6 ай бұрын

Soft hug

@naomi3kids1

6 ай бұрын

My son is the same way. I love him and his family, but I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. What happens to people, after going through all that. It been very hard on his Dad and I. Incredibly sad.

I honestly love these videos where Peter just sits down with the whole family together and does what we all should do more - just talk, ask and answer, listen to each other and laugh. I always feel like I'm there with you. That's an awesome feeling, thanks, Peter

My people! These are members of my community and ward( we go to church at the same time and serve together) and they are all lovely, amazing people!! Subscribing to this channel now because it seems so uplifting! We all need some positivity on social media ❤

@gwengold8154

6 ай бұрын

It is so fun that you are in the same ward as these people in the video 😀 That's so cool 😎 You should watch Peter's video series on the Amish and his series on the orthodox Jewish community and his series on the people of Iran. They are my favorites 😍

@PaigeHigginsVlogs

6 ай бұрын

@@gwengold8154 I’ll definitely check them out! Thanks for the suggestion!

@VitalityMassage

5 ай бұрын

I'm from Utah county originally and I am ASHAMED that so many people there support the criminal Trump. It's absolutely appalling! My grandpa owned the grocery stores in Spanish Fork and Payson in the 50's and 60's. He's rolling over in his grave over this travesty of ethics!

@newax_productions2069

3 ай бұрын

Sucks i hope you get out of the indoctrination soon. As someone who grew up in Utah, the church is a gigantic ponzi scheme milking you for money and giving you a false hope just as all religions do.

I might be a fool in this world but these films absolutely make me want to be a better person and to live life as looking at life a different way thank you so much Peter and the people whom you meet may us all be blessed from some way or another

@tictocbang7443

6 ай бұрын

That's a wonderful gift you have, and give away. Thank you for your comment.

@craighurst4304

6 ай бұрын

Thank you I have never commented on anything online I honestly believe the world could benefit from somebody like Peter travelling their local areas showing an insight of how we all live how pure thanks again and enjoy your endeavour

@jwcinc12

6 ай бұрын

Very true. Peter's Hasidic Jew videos led me back to my own church.

@sashabenton4413

6 ай бұрын

You are not a fool, I was thinking the same thing as I watch this ❤

@kirap7729

6 ай бұрын

You are right. I am not a religious person and I don't think I ever will, but I do take a lot of Peter's religion videos with me. I think they're very inspiring and changing how I look at my life

I'm 100% Catholic and would never change my religion, but one of my best friends is Mormon and I have never met such an amazing and honest person. I truly believe as long as we are honest and treat people with respect within Christian beliefs we will be fine.

@TheKodiak72

6 ай бұрын

You shouldnt need a higher power to be a good person. Thats a excuse that you can then be a bad person if jesus isnt speaking to you. Just be a good person in general.....

@playboyfan001

6 ай бұрын

Don’t know how anyone could call themselves catholic. The church is corrupt, full of perverse scandals. The Vatican itself is a disgrace… even going back to its inception it was a tyrannical government disguised as THE religious organization. Not allowing people to read the Bible by themselves, burning those they suspected to be aligned with the devil etc… to current day pedophilia that gets swept under the rug constantly. - You’d have to be turning a blind eye to these things that should otherwise have a sensible person with moral integrity denounce all affiliation with the Catholic Church.

@citycity3660

6 ай бұрын

Love it!!!!

@user-iz7dq6us4m

6 ай бұрын

If you receive a Witness that it is True it leaves very little wiggle room. That said catholicity. AMEN.

@VICTOR7oh2

6 ай бұрын

​@TheKodiak72 the higher power(heavenly father)is where ALL good comes from. There would be no good if there weren't a higher power

As a lifelong Jack-Mormon, I cannot resist commenting to support you and your work. I was already a fan/subscriber but seeing MY way of life presented in a fair, open, and thoughtful way is so endearing. The vibe around the Roura family table is real, and familiar, and Jennifer’s statement [paraphrasing] that, “If you’re feeling separation and judgement those folks aren’t representing the church well/accurately.” That’s certainly how I was raised and my experience, even as a non-active member. Thank you!

@kelliemcguire2592

5 ай бұрын

Hear! hear! As a former Mormon who grew up in the church and hasn't been part of it in more than 20 years, I agree 100%! I have always felt it important to stand up for MY people and make sure they are fairly and accurately represented, even though I don't share their religions beliefs.

@TzUuup

3 ай бұрын

​@@kelliemcguire2592me too. A very well oiled machine with teachings I mostly live by

As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, thank you to all of you for a beautiful discussion ❤

Great video. I’m a Christian and never knew much about LDS except the rumors . I have been volunteering at a Food Pantry for the last 4 years in a small town in NC and have meet many wonderful LDS doing their 2yr mission work. They have always been nice , helpful and willing to talk to us about their Faith. We all need God in our lives. 🙏🏻

@dherman0001

6 ай бұрын

Caswell County by chance?

@hrothgarnogar

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your help in serving at the pantry! We're all brothers and sisters in Christ!

I’m Polynesia been living here in Utah for three yrs now. I’ve left the church in 2010 and listening to this group of people talking about the church again brings me to tears. I would love to sit at their table and listen and be revived again. I left the church coz I was hurt and misunderstood by my bishopric

@sarahbean6170

6 ай бұрын

That can be really hard when a human being doesn’t get it right. That has happened to me as well. I would love to chat with you! I served in New Zealand as a missionary and LOVE the islanders! I miss them terribly! Maybe I can help. Americans need Polynesians in their wards. The great people you are💕😁

@danetcaymo

6 ай бұрын

Come back, you are loved and needed. ❤❤❤

@joechristiansen6016

6 ай бұрын

I may not know you but I know without a doubt that the Lord wants you back in His fold, renewing your covenants regularly. This one decision to come back will be a turning point for future generations.

@lotuscabrio2937

6 ай бұрын

Talofa. My cousin samoan iraqi (nz)

@TheEthanFausett

6 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry you were hurt by your bishopric. I hope and pray you'll have the opportunity to feel safe to come back to church again. The Lord loves you, he wants you back. I know I'm a complete stranger but if there was something I could do to help you come back, please let me know.

It's so hard to find people who are kind to us as a fairh (speaking as someone who's LDS) but this comment section has renewed my faith that there's people out there who can be kind ❤ thanks guys! We're literally just people too haha

@bonniedavis7355

5 ай бұрын

Notice the orbs all around the video

@VitalityMassage

5 ай бұрын

I'm from Utah county originally and I am ASHAMED that so many people there support the criminal Trump. It's absolutely appalling! My grandpa owned the grocery stores in Spanish Fork and Payson in the 50's and 60's. He's rolling over in his grave over this travesty of ethics!

@jonslagill8864

5 ай бұрын

Just because someone speaks truth does not mean they are unkind. The LDS church has real issues with the TRINITY. This is not unkind to say it. It's just a fact. You need to be warned. This is a matter of life in heaven or death in hell forever.

@stoshhatch8988

5 ай бұрын

@@jonslagill8864 I don't wanna get theological here haha. I appreciate your insight and warning though! And don't worry, I've done plenty of studying, pondering, and praying. I'm confident and happy with the knowledge I have :) I really do appreciate you caring for my well-being though! ❤️

This family did an AMAZING job with answering questions about our religion!! So happy I can finally watch something good and TRUE about my faith❤❤❤

We live in Utah County, are not LDS, and are treated like cherished family by everyone. Thank you for all you do, Peter.

@irritatingtruth9121

6 ай бұрын

I’ve lived in South Jordan, Taylorsville and now Midvale. Maybe it’s my choices but so far most are anti social, rude and love gossip. I’ve lost tw friend groups because some talked about a person while not around. I told that person to go tell them, not me. Both times I heard from NO ONE from either group again. Meaning they probably told the person I was the one saying something to cover their tracks. Non violent? Yea. But welcoming? No. I say morning to ppl walking and I get nothing or a shocked look. I was skating down a back road, first week here. A woman drives right next time to me. No horn, no slow down, nothing. I could touch her if her window was down. It shocked me and made me loose balance and fall. A skid about 30/40 feet downhill. She just kept driving. Weird how it’s a truly 180 from some ppl.

@MattHumphrey2408

6 ай бұрын

Ahhh yes some Saturday morning Peter adventures thank you so much! 🙏

@shanejet2261

6 ай бұрын

@@irritatingtruth9121100% I’m invisible in our lds community. Walking down the street people turn their backs on us less than arms length away. The north Korea tour is what I watched here for sure.

@WranglermanLevi

6 ай бұрын

@@shanejet2261 Too many unkowns to this anecdote, do you look at the sidewalk, do you become involved in your community. It is human nature especially today to keep to yourself and mind your own business. As members, we get criticized for being too friendly, annoying, not friendly enough, my favorite thing to do is become friends with someone without any discussion of religion up front unless it comes up. I'd rather get to know people for who they are first. There are good people in and out of every religion.

@shanejet2261

6 ай бұрын

@@WranglermanLevi pretty typical response, it must be my fault. I’ve never experienced this anywhere I’ve lived. People were excited to knock on our door and study us when we first moved here 2 years ago. As soon as they learned we weren’t on the team crickets. Their loss

This is the best documentation of real members of the LDS faith other than those shown on regular tv. Thanks for featuring church members in this light.

@John3.36

6 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".

@tito7310

6 ай бұрын

@@John3.36lol no

@John3.36

6 ай бұрын

@@tito7310 "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32 KJV

@DefenestrateYourself

6 ай бұрын

⁠​⁠@@John3.36 “When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men … but when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your father who is unseen.” Matthew 6:58. Stop proselytizing

@traceymoore734

6 ай бұрын

That is EXACTLY what this video is doing. Proselytizing.

Peter, thank you for all your videos but especially for your Mormon videos and the Jewish videos. I actually fall into both of these categories as a "Mormon Jew." My mom's side of the family is Jewish but she joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when I was a kid. I appreciated the Sister that said she loves the Jewish people and you are right about us getting nervous when a camera comes out. I was in church one Sunday and approached some protesters outside of our building. They were very critical and mean especially when they saw my Star of David necklace that I was wearing. They edited their video before posting it on KZread twisting my words to suit their purpose. Thank you again for your unbiased, and honest approach to get to know people from different lifestyles/choices. God bless you and never forget that you are His beloved son.

Been raised mormon my whole life . Wife is active im not. I couldnt stop tears throughout the video. Love this family. Thank you

@truthbetold2611

5 ай бұрын

I pray you feel love and support while not practicing. Key to true happiness is having a relationship with our God source. May He bless you abundantly with clarity and courage to choose for your highest good : )

@lemonlime8589

5 ай бұрын

hugs to you!

My son married a Mormon woman. He is not. Her whole family i have met are the kindest people i have ever met. My DIL is so kind and tolerant of my son and doesnt push her beliefs on anyone. I love their sense of community. Theyre not FLDS by any stretch. I am so thankful for my DIL she has helped my son is so many ways. I am anxious to learn more about their beliefs.

@mattbaillargeon

6 ай бұрын

How did they get married? Don't they need to be sealed in the temple? If they didn't get sealed how did the mormon family feel?

@VICTOR7oh2

6 ай бұрын

"By there fruits ye shall know them"...My best advice don't listen to the outside worlds opinion or thoughts on the church. See what it's like for yourself.

@Wtz-jx3wh

6 ай бұрын

@@VICTOR7oh2that’s cult talk 😂

@VICTOR7oh2

6 ай бұрын

@@Wtz-jx3wh saying to go see for yourself is cult talk? 🤣 lol. It's just smart, listening to others and false sources on the other hand not smart.

@scandia67

6 ай бұрын

@@VICTOR7oh2 False sources? When the so-called "prophet" tells you not to listen to non-believers that is cult talk.

As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints, my favorite part of this video is the discussion of callings near the end - this is such a true part of our day-to-day lives that a lot of people don’t think of. I play piano for church and my husband and I teach seminary (Bible study) to high school kids at our house at 6am every school day, on top of our full time jobs and parenting our own teens. It’s joyful but it’s busy. At 5:45am each day I think - I hate my calling, and by 6:45am I think - I love my calling. Waking up is hard but the kids are great.

@sarahbean6170

6 ай бұрын

Hey I’m a seminary teacher too! People do overlook the selfless service without pay. It’s amazing to me to see people do this because they care. They love God and want to please God. What great joy it brings to the soul.

@melissav1416

6 ай бұрын

Haha same. Hate the morning rush but so worth it. No regrets.

@marcusthegreat2944

6 ай бұрын

Does your husband let you hug other guys like the married woman at 54:27 did? She HUGGED Peter for five seconds despite being married. That's basically cheating and any man with respect for himself would leave. It's no wonder you're a member of the LDS instead of FLDS, because you know you wouldn't be allow in FLDS since you think it's okay to hug other guys despite being married.

@kannam11

6 ай бұрын

@@marcusthegreat2944 Women are not the property of their husbands. Embracing love, gratitude, connection and humanity is not "cheating". There is something very wrong with your mentality to never want something so beautiful (and CHRSITLIKE) to take place. the only people cheating with this attitude is yourself and those who have the disadvantage of meeting you.

@coyotelong4349

6 ай бұрын

@@sarahbean6170 Yes but it’s not just a labor of love. Obviously there’s pressure too to fulfill one’s callings within the Church, which compels a lot of LDS folks to take up those assignments even if they personally would rather not They don’t want to think about the whispering, rumors and what their families would say, what folks in the ward would say, etc if they said no

I grew up near Hill cumorah, I was a troubled teenager & joined an LDS youth group, I met so many kind, good people. My Mom, a stanch Catholic promptly yanked me when I mentioned I wanted to explore joining the LDS. I still think kindly of those people & have several practicing LDS friends ❤

@johnbushman57

6 ай бұрын

It's never too late. Your mom probably meant well, but now you can choose. Give the missionaries a call. They would love to help you explore the church.

@mwebb3014

6 ай бұрын

I joined the LDS church at age 55 after my mother died. I’m home. It’s what I’d been searching for my entire life. 🙏🏻

@denig2000able

5 ай бұрын

Book of Mormon is full of errors. Archaeologists have tried proving its sources. None of it has been validated unlike the bible which has physical places.

@truthbetold2611

5 ай бұрын

@@mwebb3014 I joined when I was 21 in Taiwan, and I absolutely love this church because I see God's image in the people that serve Him cheerfully. I am empowered because of the faith that's guided my life.

@PennyDavis-cm9tl

5 ай бұрын

I grew up on Utah mostly. Shunned because we were not church goers. One day I went by myself to young ladies class. The other girls looked at me. Turned around and went home.

This is one of the best channels I discovered in the past years, maybe the best one. The way you are always willing to learn and do your research to truly learn from people is amazing. No biased questions or hate, just the willingness for learning. Keep it up, brother. Love you 🤍

@BenZabbia

5 ай бұрын

Curious - What’s a few other best channels you’ve found ?

@amgarten

5 ай бұрын

@@BenZabbia Good Mythical Morning, VSauce and Kurzgesagt are other channels that I found really interesting

@BenZabbia

5 ай бұрын

@@amgarten haven’t heard of those before. Will check them out. Thanks

@amgarten

5 ай бұрын

@@BenZabbia I'm curious to hear your thoughts on them :)

@BenZabbia

5 ай бұрын

@@amgarten kurzgesagt looks different and interesting. So much work goes into the videos with creativity and production. I enjoy Peters down to earth channel and the human interactions.

I was raised Catholic and now am a Christian in a non-denominational church and love these videos to learn about other cultures.

@caitlinjohnny3828

6 ай бұрын

How awesome! @realbiblebelievers has awesome content. I started out non Denominational, then converted to Mormon by missionaries and after a few years found truth at the real bible believers channel. His content covers anything you could think of all using scripture.

@juliusstriker4465

6 ай бұрын

I pray you find your way back to the one, holy, Catholic and Apostolic church.

@caitlinjohnny3828

6 ай бұрын

@juliusstriker4465 catholic church is not the true church

@salaxaxbajinaeid3157

6 ай бұрын

You can be Muslim and feel happens and amazing strong go google it

@domlaw1035

6 ай бұрын

⁠@@juliusstriker4465 right from the words of the Nicene Creed, which, by the way, is not exclusive to the Catholic Church

By far THE best educating channel on the Internet. No bias. Just show people how they are. I love this.

@gwengold8154

6 ай бұрын

Are you from Cymru? I love your name ❤️

@jedbradshaw4192

6 ай бұрын

It is a great channel and I enjoyed the video, but there certainly is bias. These members are presenting the church in the way that they want you to see it. Some of their asnwers and pretty misinformed and are said in a way to make you think the church is great while hiding lots of the bad stuff.

@scottstrong9705

6 ай бұрын

Maybe your beliefs and understanding of the LDS people are misinformed? Maybe these people represent the majority of LDS people and not the few? @@jedbradshaw4192

@John3.36

6 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".

@gwengold8154

6 ай бұрын

@jedbradshaw4192 Okay, say you have a large, passionate family. A stranger comes over to dinner. You have a lovely dinner, and you truly open your heart about your life and your experiences and your beliefs. Does that person leave and call you a fake and a liar because you didn't divulge every single thing that has ever been said or done in your family at this 1st social dinner? Would YOU seriously do that? Love thinks the best about people. Hate is automatically thinking the worst. My point is, think the best about these people and their sincere intentions. Everything is not a conspiracy and/or cover-up.

Love this one too. Thank you so much Peter for taking time with that family and just being who you are. This was amazing. Everything you heard that day is exactly the reason I converted. We all make mistakes and we have our own struggles, but being apart of this community has been so freeing and rewarding.

A lot of my friends growing up were mormons great people, great families, great traditional values! still friends with them after 20+ years

@DannyAGray

6 ай бұрын

We make pretty awesome friends too have

52:00 this lady is on point with the answer “what’s your dream” start with self work your way out into your marriage then out to kids then out words to others so that god my see your shining light, amen to that🙏🇺🇸

"My spiritual liberty in Jesus Christ has freed me from the biases and prejudices of denominations." Rudolf Steiner. Living in UT for 3 yrs now, transplanted from NC, I gladly testify the LDS denomination is more Christlike than most. "Faith, hope and love." The latter they have in abundance. THANKS to all who made this video possible.

@gwengold8154

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your lovely comments ❤️

@denningfamily2145

6 ай бұрын

Much love & respect to you as well. God Bless! Sincerely, Your Brother in The Lord Jesus Christ

I have lived in several states and around and through LDS areas. Hands down, nicest most helpful folks I’ve ever been around.

Peter asks his questions so respectfully one of the reasons I enjoy his channel so much ♥️🙏🏻♥️

I'm an Orthodox Jew and it's so interesting to hear about their relationship with the Jewish people and the nature of their religion as opposed to ours. Nothing but respect. 🤝

@TP-om8of

6 ай бұрын

Always? Or maybe, just most of the time?

@gwengold8154

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. We are the only faith group that I am aware of who are actively seeking to bring about the re-gathering of the 12 tribes of Israel. We absolutely love our Jewish brothers and sisters as part of our Israelite family ❤️

@Sarah-rp1kt

6 ай бұрын

Love the Jewish faith. Our roots. Your prayers teach me more about and help me understand my own faith. People of faith need to come together in this world now more than ever.

@gwengold8154

6 ай бұрын

@Sarah-rp1kt Amen! I'm a latter-day saint and I love the Shema prayer. I have a copy of it in Hebrew on my wall.

@apologiamixer

6 ай бұрын

Yeah they got in trouble a few years ago for baptizing dead Jews in proxy in the temple in Salt Lake. It was not so funny to many Jews.

I am so happy to learn about LDS. I have a cousin who is a lawyer and lives in Salt Lake City, I can see why he loves it there. I have never met a Mormon who was not a basically happy person with their faith and community. Thanks, Peter.

Peter is the best person to talk to anyone open enough to share a story. I don't always agree with the opinions shared, but I take them all in and grow my opinions in a positive way.

I've grown up in Southwest Idaho where Mormons make up a large portion of the population. Over the decades I've worked with Mormons and have been friends with many. In high school I even went out on dates with a couple of them. These videos have been very informative for even someone such as myself that has grown up around Mormons. When my parents migrated to to Idaho in the 1960's they were befriended by a a wonderful lady that belonged to the Reorganized Church of the LDS that had only two small churches in the area. She helped my mother, who spoke limited English, learn how to can food, sew clothes and would bring vegetables from her family farm to our home. To this day, everyone in my family continues to hold this lady in high esteem because of her generosity and unconditional friendship. Interestingly, this lady's husband was a member of a local LDS church. They had several children, however, I can't recall if they went to the mother's or father's church, or even if they went to church regularly. One thing I have noticed is that many of Mormons are very successful business owners. This isn't meant as a criticism, but I wonder if they search each other out when doing business with others. The reason I say this is because one real estate agent I know commented that he had a large inventory of real estate to sell and added "It's doesn't hurt to be Mormon."

I Am a member from eastern europe. Church really saved my life from a disaster. I love the church. I know church is not perfect, but so rearly I see some one like you make a positive content about us. We have so much hate and legal hate. There are musicals on broadway and all over the world humiliating us, tons of youtube videos full of hate and misleading information. This is so refreshing. Thank you for your honasty! ❤

@user-iz7dq6us4m

6 ай бұрын

I will admit part of me thought what I heard at first was absurd, but the first time the Holy Ghost spoke too me I was in Utah, and the word I received was Patience. On the Third Day of hearing the Gospel it Chastized me...I was such a Fool full of Pride that I had known all there was to know about the Gospel when in reality as the KZreadr David Alexander puts it I was on the Fast Track too Atheism.

@DefenestrateYourself

6 ай бұрын

Nothing in the Book of Mormon musical is inaccurate. That’s what makes it amusing

@t.fidler5895

6 ай бұрын

@@DefenestrateYourself absolutly evrething is

@jaredthatcher2675

6 ай бұрын

The Book Of Mormon musical pokes fun at a lot of aspect of the religion but within the show, rightfully so, but the two missionaries in the play are kind, earnest, and doing their best to be a positive force in the world which is a pretty good depiction of the people within the religion. If you apply Mathew's 'You Will Know Them by Their Fruits' concept applied to Mormon's you'll understand that the musical has a pretty positive message about Mormon's as people basted on the character of the 2 missionaries in the play....And the best part is the Mormon's put out an advertisement for their religion in the musicals pamphlet showing that the leaders of the religion have class and character as well. Imagine if it was 'The book of Islam' instead of 'The Book of Mormon' we would see a very different kind of fruit on display. So while Mormons are ridiculed for their absurd beliefs everyone respects them for the fruits of their labor.

@joaoprazeres9218

6 ай бұрын

The church is perfect, because of that we call it the only one true on the earth, cause its the christ church, but people there arent perfect

One of the coolest things about our church is that you can walk into virtually any congregation in the world and immediately feel like you're home. Even if you barely speak the language. That's the feeling I get when I listen to these people talk. I know them, even though we all just met them.

@robbhays8077

6 ай бұрын

These are my people.

@theaplus5390

6 ай бұрын

Amen! We are all indeed brothers and sisters!

@Irvingdector

6 ай бұрын

That’s True.

@Galaghard

6 ай бұрын

Except that you can't just walk in.

@newo387

6 ай бұрын

I know right!

Love the respectful interactions on this channel this is what being a human is about.

I’m a convert member living in TX and these people sound, act and talk like every other member I’ve known. I think you can rest assure that they’re being genuine.

I was born LDS. I had a falling out with God a long time ago, but as of maybe 6 years ago I rekindled my relationship with God and it's now stronger than ever. I really love these videos man. You ARE doing God's work not only by doing these videos but all the others that you have done. They all shed light on so many lives that normally would go unheard. Thank you so much!!

@Freedom0rBust

6 ай бұрын

It's never too late to come back.

I’ve never had a negative view of the LDS church. I grew up with them for years, as a child. Many good friends were of that faith. I feel blessed to have been welcomed in to their family’s lives on weekends and in summer. Many a Sunday, I was attending church with them. My own family wasn’t the same. Beautiful people. ❤❤❤❤

All people, All faiths, All prospectives. You are opening eyes and hearts. Just 1 video at a time is bringing thousands and many more together. You found your calling 🤠

Watching from Australia. 5th generation LDS here in Oz. These guys reflect the international values and mindset of the church. Everything discussed and taught is the same in the Church, even in the land down under.

growing up Catholic i was told Mormons had "wacky" teachings after watching both videos fully, it has changed my whole perspective. Their Beliefs and the way they live is so beautiful. I now want to learn more😱.. Always doing a great job Peter thanks for sharing💯

@sharaharper2253

6 ай бұрын

They haven’t mentioned any of their wackier beliefs yet, they save that for when you’re already invested.

@gwengold8154

6 ай бұрын

@@sharaharper2253 maybe wacky to one isn't wacky to all. :-) Also, people aren't converted by what they think sounds good. The Holy Spirit speaks truth to the heart. It is the most beautiful thing in this world. 😍

@Sandra_Kidd

6 ай бұрын

Hopefully Peter has a video that has a bit more of reality in it, because these last two have been full of some lies. If he fails to, do yourself a favor and do your own research. Like the fact that they do still believe in polygamy, just in the afterlife. Funny how they didn’t mention that. They do baptism for the dead. So don’t worry if you don’t accept their religion in this life they’ll just wait until you die and then they’ll baptize your spirit. Look up the stories about how they did that too holocaust victims. Yeah that’s how much they love the Jewish people. Or how about how Joseph Smith started polygamy behind his wife’s back, and she was never OK with it. Or that he married, teenage girls and married women who had other husbands. You can actually read about this on their own website. There’s nothing worse than an ex Mormon with all the tea to spill. Isn’t that right, Gwen? Oh, and by the way, if you want to see some really crazy shit, their secret temple (wacky) rituals have been secretly recorded and you can find them on KZread. Look up no name Noah. That shits crazy.

@zionmama150

6 ай бұрын

@@sharaharper2253the “wakier” beliefs are often taken out of context and aren’t that wacky.

@euphoria2339

6 ай бұрын

Rather be Amish than Mormon

That’s one thing I love about living here in Utah (as a non member). People are so friendly!

@dwrjr27

6 ай бұрын

I've visited Utah a few times as a truck driver and I've noticed that too, people are unusually nice.

@anthill1510

6 ай бұрын

Yes. They are surface-level friendly and will only see you as a project to be converted if you get closer to them and some will cut off contact with their own kids if they leave the church or turn out to be gay. Most of them are nice, but not kind.

@irritatingtruth9121

6 ай бұрын

I’ve lived here for 10 years. No they are not. Antisocial and drive like a bat out of hell. I almost get into wrecks every time I drive after 3pm. It’s nonviolent, true. But back stabbing, feeling alone, is a major issue. Also, their missionaries call themselves Christians. That’s a lie.

@sarahbean6170

6 ай бұрын

@@anthill1510That is not true. That may be a small handful of people but not all. My son left the church and NOTHING has changed. We love him and his wife like nothing happened. This is an ignorant comment. I can even let you talk to my son if you are interested.

@ahoranui

6 ай бұрын

You are naïve...Americans can be so so naïve. This is a cult, there is enough on KZread with ex members of this cult.

Peter is a great man, love the way he conducts his interviews. Great Way to unite people no matter your background or faith. Peter shows us the real USA not what the main stream media would show

Awesome video, and a real insight into a members home. I am a member also and this family’s experience in the church is very similar to my own. They all did great, thanks for another honest video!

I’m not active in the church for a long time, but I listen still the teachings. I’m not the best. I live in the world now. Food storage saved me during the pandemic. I didn’t worry about it. I learned to save some food. I moved away and live in SC and Im starting over again. This time I get to teach my roommate how important it is.

@JC-du6sn

6 ай бұрын

Look up the autobiography Within Heaven's Gates by Rebecca Springer. Page 64.😇

@PanthraxIV

6 ай бұрын

Not all of their teaching are good. Many can be, though. But don't let the facade fool you. Many of the most unstable people I know are Mormon and have never once strayed from the church or it's teachings.

@jeffkoch8612

6 ай бұрын

@@PanthraxIVsource: trust me bro, I’m aetheist

@zionmama150

6 ай бұрын

@@PanthraxIVare you meaning that no Catholics or Jews or Muslims or Pentacostals or Baptists or atheists are unstable? Just because Mormons are held to the highest standards does not mean they are unstable. Much of the instability some face comes from incorrect doctrinal understandings as well as a lack of ability to forgive themselves and others. The gospel has been the only source of stability in my life and it is for many others I know. Don’t judge the many by the few.

@PanthraxIV

6 ай бұрын

@@jeffkoch8612 Am currently atheist, absolutely. But I was born and raised in Utah, in the LDS church. My family are deeply involved in all aspects of the church.

One of my best friends growing up is Mormon. His parents always treated me like one of their own as well. Anyway, he still drops by every couple weeks!

I’m watching this series for the 2nd time now.Peter your way of interviewing others is like no other!!! So compassionate and respectful and kind.. I enjoy your videos so much!!

I was locked up when I prayed about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. My answer from God was to join, I was released, and after getting off parole, I served a full-time mission in Brazil. 22 years later I have a wonderful family and have beaten the odds with Jesus Christ as my Savior. *10 years of rehabs,group homes, and other treatments could not help me with my problems, only the restored gospel of Jesus Christ could. I enjoyed this video. Well done Peter!

@VoxClamantisinDeserto-zw2mt

6 ай бұрын

You are completely steeped in deception. God did not answer you, you answered yourself. The Jesus of the Bible has nothing whatsoever to do with the Godless fake manmade cult of mormonism. The Jesus of the Christianity of the Bible is a 100% different Jesus than the jesus of the con artist made cult of mormonism. Repent!

@jodeeps2287

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing, I am very grateful to hear you are active in the church and receiving so many blessings. I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. My husband and I served a mission teaching at 3 different prisons in Nevada. I truly loved every man that we had the privilege of sharing the gospel with. I felt the Spirit of Jesus Christ stronger there, in those prisons, than I have felt in any calling I have had. The very foundation of our religion is repenting and forgiveness through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Again, thank you for sharing ❤️

@VoxClamantisinDeserto-zw2mt

5 ай бұрын

@@jodeeps2287 The foundation of your 100% fake con artist made religion is complete Biblical illiteracy, and total willing ignorance. Mormons are the accursed of God. Repent!

Active member here. Always been a huge fan of your videos and it’s such a treat to see you explore my culture/religion with such respect! Thank you!

I'm always so impressed by the measured, open and kind demeanor of people from the LDS church. Everyone I have met who is Mormon has been a pleasure to talk to and hear their opinions on things.

@ChrisS310

6 ай бұрын

Nice on the surface, but are preaching and teaching a heretical doctrine.

@phatgringo2.0

6 ай бұрын

​@@ChrisS310truth

@ChrisS310

6 ай бұрын

@@phatgringo2.0 Amen.

@JCsouthernmiss

6 ай бұрын

@@ChrisS310why do you feel the need to invalidate other’s experiences?

@joechristiansen6016

6 ай бұрын

@@ChrisS310…heretical to what specifically? To Creedal Christianity, then yes. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints teaches that the Father, the Son and Holy Ghost are and have always been 3 separate and distinct beings that work together as one, in purpose. Each of the creeds of Christianity, in particular the post biblical doctrine of Trinitarianism are an abomination unto the Lord.

I baptised last month ❤, love from United Kingdom

mormons are definitely misunderstood as far as what to expect. grew up around them my entire upbringing, a lot of them, and they were some of my and my families best friends. countless memories hanging out with their families, even when they knew i was actively up to no good outside of my interactions with them. much like this family, all it ever felt like was "you can be amazing, you can do well, just try a lil harder" and i loved em for it. great video

@John3.36

6 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".

My family is experiencing a rift, with my brother outright refusing to come to gatherings and ignoring my parents. We all with the exception of my sister live in close proximity to each other. These fine people reminded me that I can turn to God and pray for guidance on how to approach and deal with this situation rather than feeling hopeless. Thanks for the video and thanks for the reminder from these kind folks.

@denningfamily2145

6 ай бұрын

I'll pray for your family now. Have faith and keep trying! Your love, patience, the spirit of forgiveness and God's blessings can work miracles!

@5urrea7

6 ай бұрын

@@denningfamily2145 Thank you so much. This new challenge weighs on me heavier than I’d have expected it to had someone would have told me this was going to happen before it did. If you have something that needs some prayers as well, I am happy to oblige for you.

Again, thank you Peter for coming to Utah! You truly share a raw experience from any faith, culture and way of life. Your content is very meaningful and sometimes eyeopening to others. The more we learn about each other; hopefully, we can become a better world.

What a great group of families. Thanks for loving people and having open discussions with people. God wishes us to share with one another without fear. Whether we're Prostestant, Catholic or Mormon i think we can all agree on that.

I'm an Evangelical Christian and my best friends are Mormon. I have never met better, kinder or more amazing people than they are. We are all currently reading the Bible through the year and then we discuss it. Of course, we have differences, however, I consider them my family and vice versa. I love the fact that they are so family oriented. We always have such a great time when we get together.

@samsmom400

6 ай бұрын

No Mormon would read the Holy Bible with a non-Mormon. I'm sorry, they aren't allowed to do that. I believe you're a Mormon posing as an evangelical Christian. And the differences are GLARING. Mormons believe that Satan and Jesus are brothers. That's one HUGE difference.

@PennyDavis-cm9tl

5 ай бұрын

And how many month of food were you given ?

@EnfinLibreNM

5 ай бұрын

@@PennyDavis-cm9tl Actually, we were neighbors, however I moved 650 miles away. They helped me pack and, instead of having to rent a moving van, they loaded my belongings into a trailer, drove with me to my new home, unloaded, unpacked, and helped me move in. They refused any money for gas, and, as they were leaving we all burst into tears because we wouldn't be able to see each other as often. After they left, I discovered that they had also unloaded 5 large plastic containers and left them. When I opened them, I discovered that they'd packed brand new towels, soap, cleaning supplies in one container. There were 3 containers of food, and the last container was filled with heirloom seeds (of many varieties), as well as 5 different kinds of seed potatoes. So I'm not quite sure if you meant your question to be snarky or serious, however, they gave me enough food for several months, but the heirloom seeds were planted every year since I've lived here, food has been harvested, and seeds preserved for next year...so they've given me enough to provide food for the rest of my life. But our friendship is not about how much food they gave me. They are family to me and we love and support each other despite the differences in our beliefs.

I work in the LDS community of Moapa Valley Nevada and they are some of the nicest, friendliest people I have come across since growing up in Wisconsin. I have truly enjoyed getting to know everyone in the community. I live in Las Vegas and was looking to work in a smaller more tight knit community as a nurse. My daughter recently moved to St George Utah to go to the University and lives in a “ Mormon standards” apartment shared with all LDS girls. We are not LDS but have thoroughly enjoyed the kindness and openness that the LDS community has given us. I will also tell you that I was a bit surprised by this at first.I had a cousin who married into the LDS community years ago and he stopped communicating with us because we were not Mormon. I haven’t spoken to him in almost 20 plus years and even tried reaching out. Im not sure if there is an old version and a new version LDS way. I also have an old high school friend who is now gay and has lost all contact with his family due to his new lifestyle. He is no longer LDS. So, I have seen both sides. I know LDS people that I work with Family is everything. I believe many people today are missing that family structure. I still take away a positive view from the LDS people that I have come across and enjoyed this video.

@knightspearhead5718

6 ай бұрын

There are some people in the church who are a bit more reserved but it can be like that in every church from my experience.

@McKenzieIdeality

6 ай бұрын

Sadly there are some people in the LDS faith who do not know how to maintain relationships with those that have left or strayed. But it is 1000% not our belief to shun. We believe in following Christ's example - and he ate and hung around everybody. However sometimes we will be selective about who we date and have close friendships with because we want good influences in our day to day lives and less temptation. Overall though, shunning is not a belief we hold. It's unfortunate when someone chooses that route. It should be the opposite.

@John3.36

6 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".

@rodhjelm1571

6 ай бұрын

I've had difficult experiences with some members of the church, but most have been uplifting and hopeful to be around and enjoy. I really do believe most try to follow Christ's example in following his counsel to love our neighbor. My daughter has made some huge changes in her personal choices and preferences. We have tried to maintain our love for each other even at times when she rejected us and kept us at arms length. Its been very hard to watch her struggle. When she was about 12 she had some acquaintences who told her beause we were LDS that we would shun, hate and probably kick her out of the house. She accepted that as truth. It was a very difficult two years before she understood that our love never changed. There were time we thought we'd lost her. I wish she was doing some thing differently in her life, but that doesn't affect my love for her. I pray that you will be able to find those bright spots in life and maintain and restore the bonds of love in your family.

@HaleStorm49

5 ай бұрын

It's funny that you hear stories like this and think....who are these people that are shunning others because of their beliefs but apparently they are out there. As a member of the church the only time I've seen shunning is when members leave the Church and won't associate with their former friends. I've seen that a few times.

What a great dinner conversation! Great answers to a lot of common questions and misconceptions.

This was awesome! Thank you for sharing

Another excellent video! What a wonderful family and group of people. Thank you to them for opening their home and lives to us and giving us a tiny peek inside.

The Closing Prayer!! LOL That was hilarious... very sweet. For those unaware, that was NOT a requirement or anything, just one of those random moments, not a religious requirement or anything. It's actually pretty funny to have a 'closing prayer' when a bunch of friends are hanging out for dinner. At a formal Church activity? Yeah, that would likely happen, as she said, but not in a situation like that... it was just for fun, and never hurts.

@knightspearhead5718

6 ай бұрын

Its likely a left over side effect from some of them being Missionaries. They often end on a closing prayer before leaving your house after chatting about god for a little while

@margynelson7945

6 ай бұрын

I think it was more of an interview with dinner included. There is NOTHING wrong with prayer! ANY time we can pray it helps us grow closer to God!

@InternetJury

6 ай бұрын

@@margynelson7945 That's why I said it didn't hurt. I think it was clear, though, that Peter was invited into this home because they were fans of the channel.

@msstar7415

6 ай бұрын

Prayer before parting is pretty normal and always encouraged

Hi Peter! I've been going backwards catching up on all your videos that you've been doing and I never stopped learning and I've learned so much from you which I thank you for! All these different areas you have visited and interviewed has justified the way I've been feeling for quite a long time now. And that is that on every corner of this existence that we live on has been masterly engineered by one common enemy by lying and pitting us against each other in and on every level! We are now slowly but surely coming out of it and you are a huge part of this making it happen by taking off the blindfold of ignorance of our brothers and sisters all around the world! To now being able to see it, and put your hands on it, truth real truth! Thanks again brother I love you! Blessings of peace, love, togetherness and protection to everyone always! 💜🙏🏻💪🏻

It’s pretty incredible the influence you have. You release a video, and 4 days later “A Friend of the Family” becomes a top rec on Peacock. I love it.

What fun, kind people. They are spending their life energy trying to improve themselves and help others. I always notice if people are leaning in and trying to BE something vs leaning back and spending energy on NOT BEING something. Whatever a person’s beliefs, go BE something to make the world a kinder, better place. Peter always brings that out so well. Good job.

What an awesome family, I’m a member of the church and live in Australia, this is exactly what we are like!

@theaplus5390

6 ай бұрын

Agreed! He would have a similarly warm and inviting meal with me and my friends as well! When they laughed talking about callings I laughed. 😂 Peter probably didn’t understand why that was so funny. It was a very real and accurate representation of us!

I have learned so much through your series and I thank you for doing these vlogs.

I’m really impressed with this particular interview. They all seem like great people

Great videos with the LDS. Such sweet, welcoming people... that know the scriptures and are very Christ like. Thank you for this perspective. Thank you to the LDS that participated.

@traceymoore734

6 ай бұрын

What scriptures and which Christ?

@samsmom400

6 ай бұрын

As Mormons, we never read the entire Bible and studied it, if we did, members would know that they aren't following Christ. Mormons believe that Jesus and Satan are brothers. They also baptize dead people. That is hardly Biblical.

I'm not religious at all but I think we can all learn from each other. There's been enough pain and suffering in our history as humans and anyone out there trying to make it better and lessen those bad things is worth being around and/or listening to them and then finding parts to utilize yourself.

@dherman0001

6 ай бұрын

We're all religious. That's what makes us human. Our moral values are our religion. The very thing that separates us from all other life.

@SuperErickelrojo

6 ай бұрын

@@dherman0001 1. No, we are not, religion is believing in ridiculous things that are obviously false and used to control the masses. 2. Even if you are talking about just life on this planet, there's not much that separates us from the rest of the animals, just a bigger brain, nothing magical, cheetahs also separate from the rest because they are quite fast, that doesn't make them the chosen animaḷ of an invisible and all mighty Cheetah-God.

@reformedgarbage5415

6 ай бұрын

Jesus loves you. I was atheist for a long time. I'm much more free now that I know God.

This channel shows how people, from all faiths, walks etc can come together, talk and learn about and from each other without anger and hatred. Just beautiful. Most of us, myself included can learn and have learned something from this channel on how to communicate with people.

@lrn_news9171

6 ай бұрын

Mormons and Christians in general tend to be friendlier and better people in general. Christians are taught to set an example and in order to attract people to your faith you treat others with respect and a welcoming attitude. There's a scientist called Edward Dutton who's an atheist and he did some research on this very phenomenon. He said when he was in College he thought that the Christians at his college were incorrect and would debate them all the time but he would become very frustrated that they didn't agree with him, whereas the Christians would remain friendly and calm. He was struck at how tolerant of the opposition they were and he initially wasn't tolerant of them. This is what led him to research this.

Beautiful bunch of folks! Very kind and humble.

Mormons probably do friendlness and hospitality better then many christians. I'm a Christian, but living in a place like Utah seems pretty refreshing compared to many other places these days.

@OntheOtherHandVideos

6 ай бұрын

If you ever want to move out here, I'd highly recommend it! :D

I love these videos man. I’m a member of the church and it’s not about being shined in a positive or negative light. It’s just all about accuracy. And if people want to know what a fairly typical Mormon family looks like this is it.

@laurfred2742

6 ай бұрын

I agree

@careybrown3776

5 ай бұрын

Why are you not allowed to ask your prophet questions concerning “their accuracy” Ask these and see if you won’t get ex-communicated: 1. Why does the Mormon Church still teach that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God after he made a false prophecy about a temple being built in Missouri in his generation (Doctrine and Covenants 84:1-5)? 2. Since the time when Brigham Young taught that both the moon and the sun were inhabited by people, has the Mormon Church ever found scientific evidence of that to be true (Journal of Discourses, 1870, v.13, p.271)? 3. Why did Brigham Young teach that Adam is “our Father and our God” when both the Bible and the Book of Mormon (Mormon 9:12) say that Adam is a creation of God (Journal of Discourses, Apr. 9, 1852, vol.1, p.50)? 4. If Brigham Young was a true prophet, how come one of your later prophets overturned his declaration which stated that the black man could never hold the priesthood in the LDS Church until after the resurrection of all other races (Journal of Discourses, Dec. 12, 1854, 2:142-143)? 5. Since the Bible’s test to determine whether someone is a true prophet of God is 100% accuracy in all his prophecies (Deuteronomy 18:20-22), has the LDS Church ever reconsidered its teaching that Joseph Smith and Brigham Young were true prophets? 6. Since the current LDS prophets sometimes contradict the former ones, how do you decide which one is correct? 7. Since there are several different contradictory accounts of Joseph Smith’s first vision, how did the LDS Church choose the correct one? 8. Can you show me in the Bible the LDS teaching that we must all stand before Joseph Smith on the Day of Judgment?

@PennyDavis-cm9tl

5 ай бұрын

Sorry dude I didn't even turn the sound on. Neighbors a sleep. But like I live on Utah. I get all this sugar and surip stuff. But hey that's not real. You can fool some of the people all of the time. But you can't fool all the people all of the time. So chill.

@VitalityMassage

5 ай бұрын

I'm from Utah county originally and I am ASHAMED that so many people there support the criminal Trump. It's absolutely appalling! My grandpa owned the grocery stores in Spanish Fork and Payson in the 50's and 60's. He's rolling over in his grave over this travesty of ethics!

@PresleysMom

3 ай бұрын

I disagree. A fairly typical LDS family would reside in California. Utah Mormons are just a little different.

Great work Peter, thank you for the great insights you help us see.

As a member, I love the openness and great questions you have asked! You have a new subscriber ;) cant wait to watch your other videos!

What a great group of people! And listening to them enlightened me about the Mormon belief system. Loved this engagement between you all, thank you Peter!

I love the humility Peter shows in his willingness to ask smart questions to cure ignorance; this is wise. Great series; wonderful content and editing. Keep’em coming!!

@patriciaoreilly8907

5 ай бұрын

I thought Peter questions lame 😊

Being a non-mormon Utahn food storage and financial savings is a big thing here. Seeing some of the devastation across the US from natural disasters, it makes even more sense.

Nice to see casual conversation and dialogue.

When I was younger I would judge other faiths and religion harshly for not changing the world into the view I like, as I grew older I realized that's not how the world works, and that we need a support system to pull us through tough time, I like this video like so many other videos Peter puts out, and always appreciate the level of honesty in those exchanges.

@User-54631

6 ай бұрын

As an atheist I was the same. Had to mature and realize that religion serves as a support system for people and I don’t wanna take that away from them.

@DefenestrateYourself

6 ай бұрын

@@User-54631 as long as that support system doesn’t protect pedophiles and encourage extremism, sure

Fantastic look into an average family that are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Thanks again Peter, for respectfully showing people as they really are, while not being afraid to ask sensitive questions and learn non-judgmentally. Love this format!

So glad that it was really a positive experience. I was even surprised when Sarah Silverman visited an LDS family in Montana, that she came away with a positive experience. Peace and Love

I joined the church in 2018 at the age of 37. I love the community, and i agree with a few beliefs that i think are super important. ❤

@Irvingdector

6 ай бұрын

I joined the Church when I was 18 :)

I remember my dad took us to Utah for a camping trip and he said “this is Mormon country” I asked what did that mean and he told me it was “a religion with more men than women” lol I believed it for years.

@sandrasnow3569

6 ай бұрын

That's hilarious. lol

@McKenzieIdeality

6 ай бұрын

😂 I'm glad you know the truth now. There is no shortage of LDS women :) I would know!

There is so much to admire about the LDS and their striving to live a good moral life. I don't agree with their theology, but I do think that there's a lot to learn from them. I would be happy to call them friends! Thanks for bringing this series to us.

@sariew8853

6 ай бұрын

I'm LDS and have live outside of Utah my whole life. Most of my friends are evangelical, Catholic, or Jewish. We love and respect each other even though we have theological differences. I feel that my life has been deeply blessed by their influence.

@lizeta8404

6 ай бұрын

Oh, that is one of the nicest comments I have seen here. We do hope if people don't accept our religion that there is something good they can hold on to, we have a lot offer. Because that is what we say to other people "come with all the good you have and we are just adding to it".

@John3.36

6 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 think there’s also a story to be told about non-Mormons living in Utah.

I'm a member of this church as well and and say you all represented very well! Thanks for doing this.

Love this guy !! He can talk to anybody and get them to open up. Have a greater understanding of Mormons. Thanks Peter

thank you to these lovely people, for giving us non-Mormons a glimpse into your religion. Peter, keep doing what you are doing! Your videos are so very positive, and I hope they will help break down whatever "walls" some feel exist between groups of people.

@gwengold8154

6 ай бұрын

What a beautiful comment ❤️ thank you

@snowdroog1

6 ай бұрын

I was a Mormon. It is NOT a beneficial organization. He should do a piece on their financial empire and how the leaders live in fabulous luxury on member tithings.

@gwengold8154

6 ай бұрын

@@snowdroog1 That is a scandalous untruth! If the leaders of the church were litigious, they could have you for slander.

@gwengold8154

6 ай бұрын

@snowdroog1 Our current president was a world-renowned heart surgeon. Absolute top of his field. His counselor was a Utah Supreme Court Judge and extremely successful in his career. Others have been president s of universities and other stellar careers. They made good money in their careers and have nice things as a result of hard work. Their work as apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ requires them to travel all over the world preaching the gospel. They get a small stipend for this. It does not come from tithing. They literally work until the grave claims them in the cause of Christ! The president is in his 100th year of life and still serving. To try to muddy their contributions to the world, the church, and the work of Jesus Christ is reprehensible!

@jamesricks

6 ай бұрын

His opinion is reprehensible? Thank you for your clear demonstration on how the church teaches some members to attack those who left. I have no problem with your opinion on to believe whatever you like.

I grew up LDS. I’m also a solo traveler throughout the world. What amazes me the most is if I ever feel isolated or alone or unsafe in any state, country, wherever, I can always find a church building anywhere close nearby with my people. That’s why I’ve never felt alone for any long period of time. The community is priceless. Whenever the people become unhinged around me and start robbing, lying, and are becoming severely polarized, etc… I know I always have a home I can visit for a break and regain my peace and stillness in the church and it’s beautiful people. I’m very glad I grew up in a strong culture environment than a vulture environment. I think that’s something a great deal of liberal states envy.

Fascinating and well done. I respect people that value family and community.