Ben and Heavy D Sparks Get DEEP on Why He's Mormon

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[@dh_utahsnow4533]

Dude this is really cool to see some of my favorite people on KZbin getting deeper into their beliefs. Respect for the open and respectful conversation. I’d love to see more of it.

[@conrad989]

I was talking about this at work a few weeks ago! I’m starting to see a shift in the tide and it is so exciting to watch!

[@johnslechta]

I’m not Mormon but I stopped drinking and it’s been great

[@ElJeFe556]

Quiting drinking was the greatest decision I ever made. I only wish I'd figured it out sooner.

[@zachingram7522]

Same here. One of my better decisions in life.

[@devinnelson5410]

That is great! That accomplishment should be celebrated

[@Jizden_Mipanz]

I'm 18 months sober myself! Good job brother, it's a whole new world out there without the sauce!

[@tractioncontroloff9796]

Same

[@crusadervw]

Live in WA and we have a ton of Mormons here. Gotta say Mormons are the best neighbors to have. Absolutely love living around them. Having the positivity is so much fun and it's great to have non drinking friends. Have not given up drinking myself, but moved it down to a weekend a month. I won't convert from Orthodox, but I will always entertain and talk to the missionaries. I wish we had more people with values these days. I feel it's rare even in my church at times!!

[@ourlifeinwashington4114]

Thanks neighbor. I live in Wenatchee. God bless.

[@goneballistic]

Thanks for being nice to the missionaries! Sometimes that job sucks lol.

[@crusadervw]

@llistic There is not a single reason to be mean to them. They are doing one of the hardest things to do in our society and that is to knock on people's doors. Have to put yourself in their shoes and realize how many others are going to be mean to them that day. At least be the one house that greats them and has a conversation about faith. My wife laughs at me and says I'm the only person that can out talk the missionaries, but then again I did many years of seminary.

[@WHATSINSIDEFAMILY]

Very true. Mission was very impactful to my life. Grateful for the church.

[@peteheslop456]

Thanks for representing the Savior in such good light. Your example has inspired me as well with Dave’s and many other member creators.

[@karlh5099]

You should repent pelder sharing false gospel

[@hailster]

Dave is right on many points. I'm not LDS but since having kids I've become more religious and it has helped myself and my family through some rough patches. The roots comment is a great one, I've found that since becoming more involved in religion that my family is closer and the little storms of life don't affect us nearly as much as they used to.

[@HeavyDSparks]

Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@jasonbachelor604]

Grow up

[@danblumel]

It's not about "religion" it's about a direct relationship with God, no intermediaries are needed once the temple curtain was torn away in the New Testament. No more priests or priesthood etc., it was done away.

[@danblumel]

Mormons even consider Jews to be Gentiles. As they do everyone that's not Mormon. "The only true path to God" and even Godhood for a select few.

[@tmikkelsen8066]

Good for you man. When you draw closer to God your life becomes more fulfilling and it gives you the greatest moral compass known to man.

[@venturewithvini]

I remember seeing Dave and asking him if I could take a picture with him, the dude is an amazing person. How you see him through videos is exactly how he is I’m person, the guy is genuine!

[@karlh5099]

Why want take picture with this guy?

[@sethwoodland481]

Well done . I've been a member of the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints for 43 years and this was one of the very best explanations of why we do what we do. Again good job

[@karlh5099]

How many wives Joseph have. What is this nelson guy's first name

[@rasmussenmortuary8771]

I needed a boost today! Thank you

[@B.O.R.R.]

Good family values and work ethic!

[@pzign]

Going on a mission was one of the best things I ever did. Spending 2 years in the prime of your life to serve God and Jesus Christ by being a fisher of men. Not easy at all. It was priceless.

[@karlh5099]

Tell me about sinuses and marrow crap

[@karlh5099]

Repent sharing false salvation and false gospel

[@zephyrfilms3180]

Probably your best podcast clip

[@chilly6883]

Why not?

[@karlh5099]

Yep kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGbdg6V_q6all7cfeature=shared

[@karlh5099]

Why talking b about cult?

[@DogoTaco]

@@karlh5099Why are you going out of your way to put others down? go through your comment history on this video and ask if any of it was positive. Be better do better and think positively

[@jamesblond150]

My LDS friends have grown through abuse and left the religion. But they are some of the hardest working and selfless people I know.

[@ZENxTENinc]

The best companions.. and the worst companions.. I love it.. The mission really teaches you how other people live and think and you gotta work through those differences because you are with them 24/7.

[@HRX6.4]

I respect successful people willing to be good people too!

[@DrPeppa]

That's awesome, I actually served my mission in Bolivia as well. I learned a ton of valuable lessons those 2 years.

[@linnjensen7469]

Great interview

[@jacobbeard7186]

Amen to the companion issues... I've had awesome and special.

[@ryangriffiths2290]

Be good, do good!

[@karlh5099]

Yeah be good do good leave cult life

[@OwnUtah]

Dave is a good dude and this explains so much!

[@benpobanz4792]

I served a mission during Covid it was hard but worth it

[@danblumel]

SLC proper is maybe 25-30% LDS, the ring of suburbs around it is probably 70% LDS.

[@idontthinkso4692]

Sweet stats.

[@dh_utahsnow4533]

True and Utah County is much higher % LDS

[@PJ_Perry]

Catholic, Mormon, Christian, Buddhist..i don't care what you are as long as your a decent person that's all that matters

[@whistlinduramax7723]

You don't! But your opinion doesn't matter at all! It matters to Jesus, and that will be a big deal one day!

[@peterjacobs6290]

Unfortunately you don’t make it to the father if your just a “good person”. John 3:16 say it all. You MUST BELIEVE IN For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

[@danblumel]

​@@peterjacobs6290 Amen, only one has ever been good (enough) on his own merits by Biblical standards, that was the sinless Jesus.

[@karlh5099]

Claiming cult good

[@karlh5099]

@@danblumel yet Joseph Smith says he did more Jesus lol

[@Paulyester75]

Great clip, I respect @heavydsparks a lot

[@pyroman590]

I agree with Ben, I love and respect the Mormons more than I can put into words. The single thing thats kept me from visiting an LDS church is the no coffee/tea thing. Not a single one of my Mormon friends can explain it, they're the same ones who drink more red bull and monster than anyone I know. Seemingly natural caffeine is bad, adulterated sugar caffeine is good.

[@WranglermanLevi]

At the time the Word of Wisdom, or law of health was introduced in the LDS church (middle 1800's), it was common for Mormon men to chew and smoke tobacco just like everyone else at that time did. It is no secret that addictions such as alcohol, tobacco and addictive substances such as coffee and tea are unhealthy. This is the spirit of the law. You are correct in my opinion, that energy drinks, excessive sugar and overeating are also harmful in a similar way. People who refuse coffee or tea but indulge in excessive caffeine or other vices are like the pharisees in the bible and would do well to change. If you actually read the Word of Wisdom in its entirety, it is a law of health and besides warnings against things you shouldn't eat or drink, there are also many things we are encouraged to consume. For example, red meat sparingly, fruits in their season, etc. Like alot of other commandments, you'll probably get out of it as a benefit what you put into it by way of observance.

[@devinnelson5410]

You can still go to the church if you drink coffee and tea. Go to the church, try it for a month a year. If the holy spirit of God manifests to you then you will know for yourself the path God wants you to follow. As far as the caffeine part, the doctrine doesn't say anything about caffeine but the doctrine does say that all things in moderation. The key is to focus on yourself and your relationship with God and Jesus and not others and what they are doing and not doing.

[@Tiny-Cabin]

You should be more bothered by the faith's founder, Joseph Smith. The people of the lds church are great. The leadership is another story. It is a corrupt organization with too many secrets. Coffee and tea is nothing compared to the illegal hiding of money.

[@danblumel]

​@@devinnelson5410That's not true, it's all deception.

[@pyroman590]

@@devinnelson5410 Maybe I've misunderstood what my buddies tell me. Is one who drinks caffeine or an occasional alcoholic beverage afforded the exact same privileges as some one who abstains, level of heaven, temple privileges, etc?

[@F14Hellcat]

Y’all be eating those edibles tho 😂👍🏽

[@TheBikeWizardAus]

Really interesting insight.

[@George16437]

Great clip

[@mikebell9166]

Yup, never alone, except using the bathroom. Oct '75, to mid-Nov '77, Duesseldorf mission, along the Ruhr River in West Germany.

[@dustinauclaire1813]

Similar to the mission work I think every high school grad should go through a basic training program before entering the work force or continuing education. The US would be better for it. See the transformation at a BMT graduation if completely different than a typical high school graduation. And the reaction parents have if diff.

[@calebwoolley6846]

Love that everybody talks openly about their beliefs. I met Dave once and he is an awesome dude. Super down to earth and he represents members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints very well

[@adamrelf22]

Represent Heavy D!

[@illuminatedpatriot9347]

The Morman people seem like nice genuine people.

[@MAGAVILLE2024]

Poor cleetus

[@madlads5017]

I'm currently working to get rebaptized into the Church of Jesus Christ, Of Latter Day Saints and I tell you what it is the most fulfilling thing I have done for my life.

[@jasonbachelor604]

Religion is for losers

[@devinnelson5410]

Congrats! It is worth it. You should listen to Don Bradley's story about being rebaptized in the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints

[@becomeraptureready]

Don't fall into this trap man. Follow Christ, not Joseph Smith. Mormonism is SATANIC.

[@danblumel]

Too bad it's a non Christian cult.

[@danblumel]

Only thing, it's a non Christian cult, invented by Joseph Smith in the 1800's. Their beliefs are inconsistent with the Bible, they believe God had sex with Mary to create Jesus and that Jesus and Satan are spirit brothers. The list goes on and on. Their heretical beliefs about Jesus, salvation, God etc. They still believe in polygamy for the afterlife.

[@NuManXplore]

There is a big difference between religion and relationship. I don’t have or follow a religion, but I have a vibrant relationship with God though His only begotten Son, Jesus!

[@danblumel]

Amen Brother, through Christ alone. Not by works that any would boast.

[@NuManXplore]

@@danblumel Yes sir! Amen!

[@bryanpons6585]

@@danblumel Hi Dan. It seems I am responding to allot of your comments. Ignore them or don't. I am responding to you mostly for the sake of others who will read this. May I suggest a video on KZbin by Dieter F Uchtdorf titled Grace and Works. Dieter is an Apostle of the LDS church. You will find that Mormons agree with you. This is not actually a rebuttal to you comment. I'm inviting you to look deeper. The Name of my church is: The church of Jesus Christ of latter-day saints. The latter-day part is Jesus wanted to distinguish us from his original church separated by 1000+ years of apostasy. It was Jesus himself that named the church after himself. We believe Jesus is the Jehovah of the old testament. We believe he created the heavens and the earth under his fathers direction. We believe that he visited the whole earth as a resurected person, in person, after his first fruits resurection. See: We actually believe in Jesus Christ more than you do. It was Jesus Christ himself with his Father that visited Joseph Smith that started this whole Mormon thing. Look deeper This is Christs church with true doctrine to guide us with some flawed people along the way. I have needed to repent many times. I'm better now than I was 10 years ago due to my devotion to Jesus Christ. Sorry for the epistle. Sometimes I get carried away. LOVE all around 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@tannernewitt2687]

Thank you for posting good Mormon content! Love you guys

[@ProCoach2373]

Not one mention of Christ. A relationship with Christ is not religion, it's a relationship with our reconciler to God.

[@Ryansnowmtnsalt]

Amen!

[@michael1980i]

The fact that you couldn’t hear that everything he is describing - service, family, love, sacrifice, etc. and you couldn’t find that all those things represent who Christ wants us to be is your problem?

[@SkyCandyDigitalCinema]

Not to criticize Heavy -D but that's what I thought too. Hope he knows about Jesus as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and the constant use of the nickname Mormon was sad.

[@michael1980i]

⁠@@SkyCandyDigitalCinemawhy is it sad he used Mormon?

[@kevinparkin3322]

Christ is the primary word in ... The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

[@Robert.Blodgett]

Well said Dave. The underpinning of everything that makes "Mormon" - members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - who we are is Faith in Jesus Christ. It is through Him, His Love and His Sacrifice, and Resurrection that we are blessed with hope, forgiveness, and happiness. Again, thanks for posting this content. Nice to hear people being positive and saying good things, instead of tearing each other down.

[@chadjohnson2853]

Amen 🙏. Not religious however walking next to god fallowing him and heavy life is better

[@MoePoe777]

I lived in Layton Utah in the mid 1990s. It was a great place to live, and the people were really friendly helpful. I made a lot of friends and we water skied the Pineview Res and snow skied Snow Basin and the canyons. Mountain biking was off the chain and hiking and fishing was unbelievable. I don't think that it's a coincidence that many of my favorite KZbinrs are LDS. HeavyD & Diesel Dave, Mark Rober, Jax Allen and Luke with Outdoor Boys. Thers's something about their confidence and their world views that is endearing.

[@delbutler885]

Matt from Morris. Chad Carter from Chads fab is a bishop. Paul Cox. Merlin Johnson, Robbie Layton. Are All Mormon

[@danblumel]

​@@delbutler885Yes that's true.

[@D-Flin]

I had a friend who was making six figures while in college doing door to door sales in the summer.

[@crackmonkey2510]

My bad.

[@LDaw_96]

Salt lake use to be 70 but it’s much less now.

[@jonathanherford3323]

There is no way that Dave Sparks looses money on those recovery videos. That was a flat out lie

[@jasonscreations99]

no one looses money.....

[@schristiansen3151]

He probably does just like Matt's Offroad recovery but when you have over a million subscribers you can do that. They are both great people from what I hear and see.

[@HeavyDSparks]

Almost all of our recoveries are done free of charge for people who couldn’t otherwise afford it

[@jonathanherford3323]

@@HeavyDSparks I understand that, but my point is that you were not truthful. You still make enough money on those recoveries to cover the costs I'm sure. If you singled out a recovery you might not make money that day on it, but over all it's not truthful to say that you are loosing money.

[@danblumel]

​​@@jonathanherford3323 I believe you are right on that, KZbin views underwrites most if not all the overhead at least on the average.

[@nickloewen751]

so what are you guys thoughts on Christianity?

[@davidshubin6272]

They don't drink alcohol. But I remember seeing an episode of diesel Dave and heavy d. Drinking pre-workout powder and red bulls. Which i'm pretty sure is a thousand percent worse than alcohol for your body😂😂

[@idontthinkso4692]

Seriously? Really think about what you said.

[@shawnbradford2243]

@@idontthinkso4692he did, he is absolutely correct

[@idontthinkso4692]

@@shawnbradford2243 ok you're right. There's so many problems with people drinking Red Bull, driving, and getting into head on collisions. If they make it home, they typically go in and beat their kids. There are so many Red Bull addicts on liver transplant lists. You and David are either delusional or drunks, sharing one brain cell, trying to justify their actions. Please stop. You're embarrassing yourself.

[@RedAppleApe]

@@idontthinkso4692 In the end, it is the quantity and the way it is handled that makes the poison. In addition, the rules of the various religions must of course always be placed in the context of the time in which they were created. The 19th century was not necessarily known for its moderate use of alcohol, which is why the rule made perfect sense at the time and was an advantage for the community, as were other Mormon rules that also made sense because the hotspot of the time, Utah, which was very remote at the time, also needed certain rules for a successful life there…. Same like with Muslims where it made good sense to bann pork meat if you look at the origin region and food standards back in that time. Pork is simply much more sensitive than beef or sheep, for example Whatever. Makes now sense that I never saw D with a beer or something like that

[@danblumel]

Alcohol in moderation is Biblical, Jesus changed water into premium fine wine for a wedding. It wasn't unfermented grape juice as they LDS claim. There was no refrigeration back then, grapes have yeast on the skin, NO WAY to avoid fermentation, it happens quickly. You either get vinegar or alcohol, its as simple as that.

[@tristanhipps604]

As an outsider you need to know that they have a giant in group preference. That is great and not great. They will support others because they are a member to everyone not because what they have is good or worthy but because they are also LDS. Look at Dave and Nikola…….Trever is going to prison and Dave helped push his “product” thats just a single example

[@miguelluismusic4181]

They are all mind controlled…it’s sad yet Fascinating

[@LikelyStory]

I'd say the in-group preference thing is more a matter of human nature and societal norms than anything to do with the faith. Would you be more likely to be friendly with a neighbor you see weekly at church, work alongside at service projects, camp with in the young men's organization, etc., etc.? You'd be more likely to do business with them, too. You'd be more likely to form relationships outside your congregational boundaries with those of the faith - for sheer comfort and risk management. Short story is, it's not intentional. Also, it's natural to perceive a slight when you're not as engrained in a community as others are. All you have to do is be open-minded and expend effort to get to know your LDS neighbors. Yes, they'll try to convert you, but that is their way of loving/serving you as their brother. If you just want to expand your place in the community, take it. No good person will resist you.

[@bryanpons6585]

@@miguelluismusic4181 I am going to suggest that you start giving people the benefit of the doubt. You're on the side lines judging there motives. I think people are good until proven bad. That concept alone, if followed by the masses, will bring world peace. I didn't think of it, Jesus did. Voluntarily choose it , of coarse. This was not for just you as much as for all those who would read it. Peace all around 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@prowebber1]

I love Dave's conviction!

[@shandhardy3525]

Ben would fit right in as a Mormon!

[@ScottRusson]

This is GREAT!! I love the LDS church!

[@4funner66]

The outward expression of servitude and generally “being good humans” that comes from the LDS community is absolutely admirable. The guidance could be applied to all humanity and the world would be a much better place for all. That said, speaking from my Christian POV, the theology is vastly different and I can’t personally agree with it. Doesn’t mean we all can’t get along haha Great clip guys! Would have been curious to hear what Cleeter thinks about all this. I know at least one of his guys on the channel is a devout Christian so I’m sure some deep convos happen over some wrench turning

[@HaleStorm49]

Vastly? They overlap about 90%. The standard xhristian POV doesn't include eternal marriage, exaltation, Temple worship, etc but they have most of the basic stuff.

[@PrestoMoto02]

Good stuff boys

[@radybay9088]

Mormon believe are not simple, it’s just that most people don’t really know all of The beliefs. The dumb it down to “be a good person and take care of your body” but there is much more.

[@cliffbeckwith4019]

Don't forget the magic underpants...

[@danblumel]

You sure got that right. They believe God had sex with Mary to make Jesus. It's a fact if you can get them to admit this embarrassing fact. It's in their historical teachings.

[@karlh5099]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGbdg6V_q6all7cfeature=shared

[@idontthinkso4692]

Cool information. I'm now enlightened. Ironically you forgot the y before dumb.

[@miguelluismusic4181]

They have simple minds that are unable of independent thought… That’s why they are in this cult… no brain power available to understand reality…

[@illuminatedpatriot9347]

The Morman church also strongly suggests that all members have stored food and water for emergencies.

[@josephward6422]

No such thing as the Mormon church

[@Tube_America]

Wish you would had asked him what waa the highest rank in Boyscouts he achieved.

[@CiviLmachine2]

Cleeters face when dave talks about religion and having children....

[@coyster530]

I dated a Mormon for 2 and 1/2 years her parents hated me because I wasnt a Mormon

[@acesonflush346]

Brother you and me both except Im ex Mormon for about 10 years. They don't look at you the same for sure. Even if you're a great person, they just are blinded by religion.

[@schristiansen3151]

I'm Mormon and my son just married a Catholic girl who is an absolute sweetheart and I couldn't be happier. Like most people we tend to base our opinions on someone by the kind of person they are. As with anything there are exceptions. Her parents could have been total A-holes but if they were you dodged a bullet my friend! 😄👍You don't just marry a girl you marry her family, so to speak.

[@Jizden_Mipanz]

@@schristiansen3151 but according to your religion they will never be able to join you in the celestial kingdom unless they are sealed in the temple. So how could you be happy ?

[@danblumel]

​@@Jizden_Mipanzvery good points there. !!!

[@coyster530]

@@schristiansen3151 well I'm a really good guy I did everything I could for the girl that I was dating but her mom on the Ballet Academy and my girlfriend was a teacher there and I was not a fan of the whole ballet because she was coming home crying because her feet were hurting so bad at night and I just wanted her to stop because I wanted her to feel good I didn't like seeing her hurt and her mom hated me for that needless to say after we broke up she went on to become a professional ballerina she's retired now at 36 and I think she has a Ballet Academy somewhere she won't talk to me anymore at all it's sad I really would like to apologize but she married some dude in the Air Force and her family didn't want her to have anything to do with me I was just a piece of shit stoner

[@robertswopes1047]

In my experience with the LDS Church , they have great family values , work ethics, and so on . But I got treated like crap as a convert . In my ward if you weren't born into the faith, you were treated as a LESS THAN Mormon . Plus they believed that if you're not LDS you can not have the Holy Spirit reside within you . That is only a couple of reasons I left the LDS Church

[@cloudsandrainyday]

?? That's sad. As a born member of the church of Jesus Christ, your ward wasn't right to treat you less than. And they are missing the entire point, I'm sorry that happened to you.

[@chadevertsen764]

I’d be curious to hear his thoughts on church history and CES letter or the tithing lawsuits

[@TreatsOnTheStreets]

Read " debunking the CES letter"

[@HumblePROD896]

Just so you guys know you don’t have to go on a mission I’m LDS it’s a decisions not just a thing you have to do but most mormans do go on missions

[@Kovacreation]

Stop drinking!!!

[@srohre9513]

I wonder if Dave went through a “Lot” experience how his faith might hold up. When you have financial means you can craft a lot of idols that can distract you. Until you come to realize how depraved you are and the need for God’s death on the cross you will be lead astray. Might be Mormon, Hindu, Muslim, New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), Word of Faith/Prosperity doctrine that trips you up.

[@happytrailsadventure5881]

RAD!

[@calames4798]

Now on your mission you can face time your family 1 day a week

[@joshuasanborn46]

Joel Kramer discusses mormonism. Look it up. It's riveting!

[@deanwest7623]

There is a farm in Washington and Oregon that is owned by the mormon church. They're is over 10 thousand employees who work for the farms their biggest farm is 900 thousand farm able ground and 500 thousand acres grace land

[@timackerman4689]

Cleadas is thinking this this is a bunch of BS

[@grashoper107]

hahahaaha.. I was thinking EXACTLY this..

[@mattresspolice]

SLC was 50% LDS 20 years ago.

[@muchachonextdoor5608]

Correct, and it's about the same now. The suburbs like Sandy, Bountiful are higher. Utah County is very high, that 80% sounds right for that area.

[@DELLAVLOGS]

what a legend.

[@ethanmower1538]

As a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Ladder Day Saints, I have gained so much respect for the Cboys and Cleetus because of their open mindness and curiosity. Heavy D Sparks is a fantastic representative of the church and our values! I totally agree with HeavyD, I see light of Christ in the cboys.

[@RunShootSki]

I owe almost everything I have to the church and having served a mission. I can see where I would be without it, and it wouldn’t have been good

[@theblakeslees7065]

I lived in Utah for like 8 years, it’s a great place but Mormons are pretty close to what you think they are

[@waituntilthebeep]

Human... just like everyone else.

[@strykerjones8842]

I’ve known many Mormons in my 42 years. I’ve like a lot of them, some not so much but I’ll say this. I’ve never met a Mormon I thought was a bad person.

[@Bonzi_Buddy]

I have. Watch what happens in a divorce when one of the parties is not mormon anymore.

[@mxracer317]

This video makes me happy.

[@user-fx3pv6mw5v]

Maybe Dave should practice what he preaches and actually go to church once in awhile

[@josephward6422]

Do you know if he goes to church or not?

[@waituntilthebeep]

Judge much?

[@watchthe1369]

Family based, hard principled and ethical tradesman. Dropped off the edge of the world when you turn 18 as far as Americans are concerned. I wouldnot be the least surprised that Essential Craftsman out of Oregon KZbin is Mormon. The reality call at 18 is a key rite of passage, it is a mission or national service for them where I grew up.

[@mattbenson2497]

As long as you think your working for God and feel OK with lying to mankind and ripping them off, you can be a Mormon.

[@mojtaba1898]

for someone outside of US, what is mormon?

[@carsonevans4252]

Mormon is like a slang term now for the LDS religion. Memebers of the church call themselves "Members of the Church of Latter Day Saints".

[@andrewdawson931]

Mormon is a nickname or slang term for members of “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints”. The term “Mormon” comes from the “Book of Mormon” which is held by the church and its members as holy scripture, comparable to and used in companionship with the Bible.

[@Grey86]

No swearing, drinking coffee, alcohol or smoking allowed.

[@Ten_Percent_Life]

As a member of the lds church myself you are correct, exept for the swearing part. we swear all the time@@Grey86

[@3DFLYLOW]

A scam.

[@darrinsteven7002]

BYU is less then half.

[@aarongraff9801]

Local Utahn. Born and raised, and born and raised in the Mormon church. Family is all Mormon on my mom’s side. I am not Mormon and NEVER will be. NEVER!! That is all.

[@amandalabate2049]

Apx lol I worked there what a scam they first thing you say at the door is a lie😂

[@danblumel]

All of those Utah bases multi level marketing companies based in Utah valley are scams. Utah is home base for so many of the scam MLM's, otherwise known as pyramid schemes.

[@jhlando8063]

2:05 Mr. Sparks let me introduce a doctrine that’s different from all others and one that everyone can agree on. The Holy Bible

[@ICanDoItMyself]

I was raised Mormon. Once I moved out, I have never went back. I do not like what religion does to people. The second leading cause behind genocide in history is religion. Following behind democide (genocide by government). Religion is often used as an excuse to judge people. Except the Bible states it’s up to God to judge, not man. My view is that believing in a magical mythological being in the sky that constantly changes their mind, is impossible to please, has a plan but at the same time gives you a choice, is no different or delusional than someone believing they were born in the wrong body. Whatever you choose to believe is your business. Just don’t force those beliefs on me. No matter if it’s religious or woke.

[@wgmyler]

Really disappointed that Jesus Christ wasn't brought up! I've gone visited many other Christian churches. I'm a Mormon because the teachings have done more to help me grow closer to my Savior, Jesus Christ, and have a deep relationship with Him than anything else I've found.

[@gatorflea2788]

Many good people will end up in hell ! Why because they are lost and without the truth , that the Lord Jesus Christ died on the cross shedding his blood to pay for their sins ! He was buried for 3 days , and was RESURRECTED by the power in his own blood ! By the grace of God when you understand and confess that you are a sinner in need of salvation , and you BELIEVE this with HEARTFELT FAITH and you TRUST in the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ that paid for your sins , you are immediately sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise , and baptized into the body of Christ until the day our redemption is completed ! If you BELIEVE this you TRUST it , if you TRUST IT you BELIEVE it , if you have FAITH in it you BELIEVE it and TRUST it ! It is impossible to please God without FAITH in the BLOOD of his only begotten Son the Lord Jesus Christ ! The Lord Jesus Christ says his grace is sufficient for thee , BUT HE WILL NOT FORGIVE UNBELIEVERS of his Fathers Word ! You can't earn it , it is a free gift offered to anyone who will BELIEVE it , by the grace of God ! Please don't be left behind as a unbeliever ! It's the most important decision you will ever make !

[@stevescott6503]

I don’t care what religion anyone is, as long as your religion doesn’t include anything to do it hurting anybody. I believe in what I believe, where everybody else can do the same thing just be kind don’t hurt anybody.

[@grantfawson9675]

Loved your guys’ take. You went up notches in my book by being as respectful as you were. Let’s do another podcast and I’ll walk you through ultimately the nature of god and why those values are so engrained in members of the church.

[@conantheagrarian]

What about the shaking the bed and putting it in but no stroke. and the golden underwear? what’s up with that.

[@user-df3kt6ox1t]

The Mormon culture is very family oriented. I grew up with values, but the core is very cult like.

[@danblumel]

I noticed WhistlinDiesel didnt stick around for this, he was similarly in the Jehovah's Witness group and had the good sense to leave it some years ago, even thought the rejection from friends and family were quite difficult. Both religious groups are quite similar. So he wouldn't have contributed much to help D in this conversation.

[@brandonbonaccorso7235]

You are right the church is a cult and lies about their history.

[@SkyCandyDigitalCinema]

JW's and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints are very different. The only thing that's the same is that we both have missionaries. That's pretty much it :)

[@Bonzi_Buddy]

They are both cults.

[@Eyematter]

@@Bonzi_Buddyyes there is definitely a culture there.

[@danblumel]

​@@SkyCandyDigitalCinemaSorry no the similarities and parallels go far beyond both having missionaries.

[@thomasmiller1364]

Under the 1st amendment of the constitution, the right to freedom of religion is protected. My opinion is, what’s the big deal? Let people choose what they want to believe and be free in their choice under the freedom afforded to us all under the law of the land.

[@amandalabate2049]

Why am I Mormon..... I'm in a calut.

[@phaztom313]

I don't think he's in Calut, Azerbaijan. I do, however, think if you can't spell a four letter word as an insult, your opinion is invalid.

[@smuir6104]

I think the statement "I am not looking to be a mormon, but I respect them so much" is so funny to me. I grew up thinking most of the world was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, because I lived in Utah, but when I moved away and saw the sadness in the rest of the world, I couldn't wait to go back home. The values are of God, and they make you happier, so just playing the what if game here. What if you could know for sure that This is Christ's Church, and that by living it's principles, which are really Jesus' principles, living these would make you happier, and more satisfied in life. So what if you could know for sure? Then would you be more willing to look into becoming a member of the Church of Jesus Christ? The best part of being a missionary for the church is we don't have to convince anyone. All we do is share, ask you to pray about it, and if God answers you, then we invite you to follow through. So if God is really behind it, then why would you not be interested, If the most pure being ever, the most powerful, the most knowledgeable, the most loving being in the universe wants you so much he is willing to talk to you by way of the Spirit most often, but if he is willing to do that for you, why would you not want to know more?

[@brandonsauer5739]

I have many questions for the church but one that simply can’t have a rational explanation for me is how did Joseph place the Garden of Eden in Missouri and how do the Saints take that revelation and believe it? Another is Joseph taught that Adam was not only the first man but also the first prophet and furthermore he was the Archangel Michael in his premortal existence (according to Joseph Smith) also after his soul left his body Joseph claimed he resumed the role of Michael the Archangel. Now for my question, does the Holy bible not teach us that we will rule over the angels? That doesn’t seem right to me that if Adam being the first Prophet, that just the common man would rule over him in the hereafter. Thoughts??

[@christianstewart78]

If it stumbles your brother.... Don't do it. How ever... Jesus, his first miracle was... To turn water into wine. If you can't drink, your brother smacked the crap out of you till you decided you like be sober instead. Tough, but effective!

[@kwinslow8563]

He’s trying his best to convert Cleetus !

[@jonathangeorge5108]

Dave is correct on all accounts. I served my mission to Hong Kong for my mission 92 to 94. Had a great companions and horrible companions. LDS members develop deep deep roots in faith in Jesus Christ.

[@salemthorup9536]

I absolutely love being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I love Jesus Christ. He is my King. I'm grateful for the scriptures-- both the Bible and the Book of Mormon as well as the other standard works. They are glorious and powerful testaments of Jesus Christ. I'm so grateful I was taught to avoid alcohol. I've missed out on nothing.

[@zfilmmaker]

I disagree with Dave, as a kid my parents weren’t religious. We went to church only on holidays. As a adult I’m not religious at all and yet I’ve had no commitment issues with women prior to getting married and I’m successful. All my friends in the same situation are the same. To say non-religious people are failures in life is ridiculous.

[@user-mm9hv2oj8d]

Literally no one in that video said that. Maybe an insecurity you have?

[@TomDerrick-yu1lz]

😂😂😂😂

[@matthewthompson1783]

Love the video, saddened by the lds church. It is absolutely not the gospel. That is not to say, it isn’t great at building right families.

[@user-ek8zu2gv4t]

Have you read The Book of Mormon ? It is a history book of the exodus from Jerusalem of a Jewish family and a few others when God warned them that Jerusalem was going to be destroyed. And a history of some Covenants over time that God shared with them to show what their future held. The gospel is the Bible, which they read also.

[@ferratilis]

@@user-ek8zu2gv4t Have you read the Book of Abraham written by Joseph Smith? It was a complete lie and an embarrassment to the Mormon Church. Seek the true Jesus Christ, for the mormon jesus is a false jesus, and a figment of Joseph Smith imaginary fables. The only true Jesus Christ is found in the Bible alone, and salvation is only through Him alone.