Exposing & Debunking Anti-Mormon Claims! (PLEASE SHARE WITH THOSE WHO NEED IT!)

[@cookieseleven]

In Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan 1983 my Missionary Comp and I were being followed around by an ex-missionary, ex-Mormon who would knock on the doors of anyone we spoke to or taught and leave anti-literature. I experienced twice as many baptisms in that area than what I experienced the rest of my mission. They felt an immediate difference of feeling the Holy Ghost or Not. A remarkable memory I'll never forget!

[@aliciamarie9704]

I’ve never heard of this being done! Wow.

[@freedomfriday2.040]

“By their fruits”

[@freedomfriday2.040]

@@frazer9 Why do you say that?

[@braydenbouck6098]

@@frazer9 I’ve seen you comment under a number of comments now . We get it move on and live your life you don’t have to drag others down because you don’t share the same beliefs.

[@dwRS1]

I believe President Hinkley said about the Anti's. What they don't realize is that they are furthering the work. I think more people join the church than leave it.

[@45s262]

I had a seminary teacher and she gave this one bit of advice that i have never forgot. She said, if you ever feel the discouragement or darkness, or influence of the adversary in your life , say " in the name of Jesus Christ, get thee hence Satan." I've had to draw out the big guns a few times, and she was right. It works with immediate results.

[@Thebigsigh1975]

That sounds like something someone trapped in a cult would say

[@tamaraelsberry6630]

It absolutely works! Especially when any kind of dark thoughts are assailing your mind..

[@firmfoundation7421]

Yes if that's what Jesus would say then what could be better. Thank you.

[@ironeagle9850]

@@Thebigsigh1975I feel sorry for you

[@kelleenchapman5620]

David this is so well said. I watched a dear friend as she latched on to this type of corrupt communication. She immediately came to me and said we’ve been lied to. I tried to tell her to turn away but she wouldn’t. I sent her conference talks and she refused to listen. It is heartbreaking to watch the results of these choices and the damage that is caused. The power of keeping our covenants cannot be overstated. Thank you for your valiant testimony of Jesus Christ and the restored gospel. ❤️

[@bumpercoach]

" I was always wondering between the two of us which one was the talent burying unwise virgin..."

[@GAILandROD]

So many are nit even members. They are coached to say the right trigger words...all staged.

[@IdaPendleton-mn5hh]

David, thank you for all you are doing to fight against the great deceiver and those who support him. You are called to help the Lord during these dark times. Bless you. You have many gifts and talents to share. ❤️

[@tamaraelsberry6630]

Not just keeping covenants, but keeping your "faith". Believing when you have no evidence or proof. The amazing thing about that is.. if you keep the faith long enough, evidences begin to come along that can be considered "proof".

[@uanitaalo4525]

Very true David…liers snd gossip propaganda wanting to convert people to their lies. I don’t understand how snyone i thd church will listen to these programs knowing that these are anti Mormons trying to destroy the most beautiful church on the earth. Were tgd most hated church, no body do snything like this to other churches except the LDS church

[@GravityFalloutPines]

David I truly believe you were saved for these last days and it is no accident that you have found the gospel later in life. You are doing so much good for the gospel. Thank you so much it's inspiring

[@bubba7665]

There is no doubt he has been reserved to come forth at this time.

[@shellyhansen8634]

Totally agree! 👍

[@shellyhansen8634]

Love this!! I totally agree. That stupid Mormon Stories should be called Anti Garbage channel! 😊

[@lb-jg6rw]

Amen! What a strong testimony to help us all. 😊

[@ashlibradford1821]

47 years REALLY knowing and getting the Bible, from an Evangelical standpoint, he is exactly the scriptural Saint we need to combat these awful darkened spirits trying to ruin our babies testimonies!!! So grateful for him as well!! ❤❤❤

[@roughout]

It's easier to be Anti-Mormon than to be Anti Church of Jesus Christ. "We thank the oh God for a prophet to guide us in these latter days."

[@germanslice]

Do not leave the covenant path because leaving the covenant path leads down into the Road of Apostasy. And we know that because the foolish virgins were cast out of the presence of God because they failed to repent of their own apostasy they were too busy chewing instead on all the dead rats and then just like in Cinderella soon as the clock struck midnight and began to chime, the the time was up. You have to be found on the covenant path with the wise going in the door before the clock begins to strike at midnight. BEFORE THE CLOCK REACHES MIDNIGHT... Do not put yourself in the position of the Rabbit in Alice and Wonderland 'I'm late, I'm late, so very very late.'' Because when the clock hits midnight and begans to chime, then its too late to rush back to the covenant path. So you have to get on the covenant path and stay on the covenant path so you can get in the door in time before it is shut. Once all the wise virgins have gone all through the door, the door will be shut. So there is a SET TIME that door remains open. It won't stay open forever.

[@Sissi1830]

I apologize but I am not sure that I understand the difference. Would you please expand on that?

[@godsoffspring4195]

I would personally like to thank all the anti Mormons and anti Mormonism I've encountered over the years. Thank them for helping me to learn just who is the most accurate faith in Jesus Christ on the planet today. The Lord works in mysterious ways. :>)

[@GravityFalloutPines]

It is true that over the years their weak criticisms have actually *helped* push the gospel forward. When the Book of Mormon first came out there were apparently around 200 anachronisms (things that can't be explained at the time), now, it is down to a handful. As technology progresses over the next 20-50 years it will get closer to 0

[@pamelarust3487]

I don’t thank them but I do thank Heavenly Father that he can turn evil to good and complete his design.

[@JD-pr1et]

@@dr33776 So tell us you are ignorant about first temple and basic Biblical research. And yes. roads and cities have been found in Mesoamerica. Isaiah has been found to be so thematically interconnected throughout that the deutero and tertiary Isaiah theory is weak. The long ending of Mark is found in early and later manuscripts though often not. However, as the manuscripts we have are a few hundred years beyond where the original was written (which we don't have any Biblical original manuscript), we don't know what the original was. It is thought though that it is not, but that is the current best guess. The Lord providing the temple text of the Sermon on the Mount is not surprising in the Lord providing the higher covenants and ordinances of the Gospel to the Nephites as He did with the disciples in the Old World. Very weak antichrist literature criticisms. However, the antichrists like to prey on the weak, ignorant, and unknowledgable.

[@Brother-Jacob]

@@dr33776??

[@JD-pr1et]

@@frazer9 Why would anyone waste their time feeding crap like that to everyone instead of spiritually nourishing things?

[@josuedominguez770]

One instance that made me say, "Get thee behind me, Satan!" Was after I had watched a KZbin Short of Mormon Stories. I hate recalling the story, but the short was of a woman who had a bad (personal) experience at the temple. Her statements brought questions to my heart. I felt a heavy burden in my heart and I couldn't shake it off. I got down on my knees and prayed in my bedroom. I prayed for minutes, asking for answers. But I then said what I had recently started saying in my prayers, "Not my will, but Thine be done." In that instant, another phrase came into my mind and I felt inspired to say it. "Satan, thou deceiving angel, in the name of Jesus Christ, I command you to leave this home and tempt me no longer!" Immediately after I said that, the oppression I felt was gone. I couldn't remember, I couldn't put what had bothered me so much intonwords anymore. It was simply gone. As I stood up, I looked around my childhood bedroom. And on the bookshelf, there rested a small picture frame of me standing in front of a portrait of my Savoir and Reedemer. The picture was taken when I was 8 years old, Immediately after I was baptized. Never again will I ever doubt. For God is with me; He is my Strength. Thank you for listening to me. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, eho has done so much for all of us. Amen.

[@lb-jg6rw]

There is so much power in the righteous use of the name of the Savior. Thank you for sharing your experience. ❤

[@abstractmilk2]

I download Mormon stories like 3 years ago. Thinking it was going to be uplifting stories. I listened to first story and was like this was weird they are telling how they left the church. I listened to next story and it was the same and then the 3rd story it was the same and I was like this is anti. I then deleted it and never listened again. I felt very deceived by the title of the podcast. I agree with you David, John Dehlin needs to change the title to what Mormon Stories really is. I think “Korihor Stories” would be a good title for his podcast.

[@GlenLawlor]

❤ Thanks for sharing this truth!

[@emariemcc]

I almost didn’t listen to David because I thought it was probably going to be just another anti rant. I am so grateful I was prompted to listen. He is great.

[@anybm7329]

@@BenMyers72 didn’t do it for me.

[@antoniobinhaon6219]

Yes I agree that would be the most appropriate title for John Dehlin's podcast. He and countless others are the modern Korihor

[@GlenLawlor]

@@emariemcc David is always original and thoughtfully Biblical and revelatory. 💝

[@bobettepage4440]

I have a friend that left the church many years ago. She is now wanting to return…but she seems to feel more ashamed of returning and admitting she might have been wrong than of leaving. The evil spirit is so strong right now. We need to pray for each other.

[@Brother-Jacob]

The devil is the one who wants us to worry about what other people think, and feel ashamed of ourselves! Guilt and remorse lead us to change, but we should never have to feel ashamed when we repent!! God will be so happy for her. ❤

[@alaster67]

Welcome back! Reminder, there aint no saint like a reformed sinner and/or prodigal. She feels ashamed,... that means she has a conscience -- good! On the other hand, She isn't ashamed of the Restored gospel of Jesus Christ -- excellent! The Atonement of Christ got her covered.

[@lb-jg6rw]

Satan uses guilt so well. We are ALL sinners who would be lost without the atonement of the Savior, Jesus Christ. We can't judge each other. ❤ All are welcome to come to Him. He has said that himself.

[@binmyrtmind]

Satan today is using 90% twisted truths and 10% complete deception. By the time you find the 10% he has you hooked and led you away from God.

[@jeffwilson4693]

I'm a convert to the Church from the secular world, who was born into a non religious home without any preconceptions about God. Since my conversion, and after seeing members leaving who were born into and raised in the Church and even some missionaries leaving the Church, it occurs to me that they played along to get along. And so they are easy pickings for the adversary. Their testimonies weren't testimonies at all, but were only parroting of others testimonies. So the Church didn't fail them. They failed themselves and the Church by faking it. So their fakery ran its course, they dropped off, and now have to fault the Church as a salve to their own vanity. Like Peters testimony that God lives and Jesus is the Messiah, a true personal testimony from God is crucial to withstanding the gates of hell. And I think that's what the Church is facing with this nonstop onslaught of criticism and sophistry. What gets me is that those members who the adversary has and are peeling away, are good people for the most part. It's not like they're spies or moles. As a convert, I see the Church with fresh eyes. I am not raised in or steeped in doctrine, habit or Church tradition. My conversion is likewise not founded on doctrine, reason, reading or hearing or anything about the physical Church. It is strictly spiritual from the intercession of Gods spirit who awakened me to a remembrance of him and showed me in vision that the Missionaries are his servants. By this I know that everything about the Church is true and of God. I know that true life is in God, rather than in myself or my life alone. I know the Missionaries are his servants, and that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is his true Church. But we all have to know this for ourselves. If we merely believe it, it will not sustain us in the long course. It must be known in our hearts and souls. Otherwise we are like the foolish virgins without oil of our own.

[@sherigraham3873]

Thankyou for your conversion experience and how you received your witness. Very inspiring and beautiful.

[@jeffwilson4693]

@@sherigraham3873 You're welcome, and thank you.

[@Jace28142]

Your testimony touched my heart. I learned for myself that one can only “ fake” it for so long and that one has to gain their own testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I have had so many tender mercies in my life that I cannot deny the truth. I know ! I know that Christ lives and that this is His Church.

[@wandaalbiston7994]

❤ im GRATEFUL that i listened to your Words of advice 🙏 Im a convert since 1977. My hubby Baptized myself & a daughter from his first privious marriage. Were the only 2 (with some of her family that are active). We eventually had 3 kids. Then we were sealed in 1988. After 36 ive been active (only one in our immediate family)😢. Our oldest daughter married a return Missionary & after 30 yrs in church), her, hubby & 4 kid's left 😅 Our son (I took his 3 kids to church when they were younger)❤. I heard recently that his 2 oldest daughters are attending YW. ,He said, that doesn't mean that they have to go to church. So there's hope 🙏 We never know if Gods doing our work through others 🙏My hubby will attend church once in awhile, if i twist & bend his arm. So i PRAY & still have Faith that we never give up, that there's Hope for our familys (that one day THEY will come back) when things get rocky 😂❤. I love the Gospel of Jesus Christ 🙏🤲😊

[@mikejorgensen5786]

Brother David, keep up the prolific video production; we can’t watch them all, but we enjoy every one we watch. Thank you!

[@bumpercoach]

Slacker

[@Joshe2067]

Yes, I shared every single one of them. Hope everyone does the same thing.

[@lindapratt3342]

To those who criticize the Prophet Joseph Smith and other church leaders, I ask: Was Peter human? Was Moses? Did they make mistakes? Yet they lead the church in their day. And they wrote scripture that we still read today.

[@jeremims9044]

And many who leave the church become atheist, sadly, because they use the same critical approach they took with the church and apply it across the board.

[@dotplogger7304]

My sentiments exactly. We are human.

[@ScrivenArt]

Nice work of bagging the rat! Grab with tongs, double bag, cover with less stinky trash. All good advice, and my favorite is to keep a focus on the words that strengthen personal discernment. Thank you David!

[@dlfranklin5524]

I was a covert at 22 and all the stuff you talk about is spot on! Thank for posting the teachings of church and the Prophets! I share your videos a lot with my non-member friends because you portray what I would say myself, truly what you have is a gift! Thanks for your effort and videos!

[@stardustgirl2904]

🙏🏼🕊️🪻🌸🪻🌸💜🌸🪻

[@UVJ_Scott]

The Church is like a great caravan-organized, prepared, following an appointed course, with its captains of tens and captains of hundreds all in place. What does it matter if a few barking dogs snap at the heels of the weary travelers? Or that predators claim those few who fall by the way? The caravan moves on. Is there a ravine to cross, a miry mud hole to pull through, a steep grade to climb? So be it. The oxen are strong and the teamsters wise. The caravan moves on. Are there storms that rage along the way, floods that wash away the bridges, deserts to cross, and rivers to ford? Such is life in this fallen sphere. The caravan moves on. Ahead is the celestial city, the eternal Zion of our God, where all who maintain their position in the caravan shall find food and drink and rest. Thank God that the caravan moves on! Bruce R. McConkie Oct 1984

[@chrishumphries7489]

Love this quote!

[@UVJ_Scott]

@AProdigalPerspective I totally agree that we as individuals are treading a highway made of good intentions and doing nothing aside from tithing and a pittance of fast offerings while we build our mansions here on earth but I have no idea what “cultural shame” is you’re referring to.

[@paulgregersen3570]

the barking dogs are silenced when we pass them by and move forward with truth.

[@germanslice]

@@chrishumphries7489 Here's how serious the situation really is of those who don't get on the covenant path while there is still time to do so.. 'When they shall have received the fullness of my gospel, then IF THEY SHALL HARDEN THEIR HEARTS AGAINST ME, I will return their iniqutiies upon THEIR OWN HEADS, saith the Father." 3 Nephi 20:28 'If he endureth to the end, behold, him will I hold guiltless before my Father at that day when i shall stand to judge the world. And he that endureth NOT unto the end, the same is he that is also HEWN DOWN and cast into the Fire, because of the JUSTICE OF THE FATHER. 3:Nephi 27:16-17 7 For the time cometh, saith the Lamb of God, that I will work a great and a marvelous work among the children of men; a work which shall be everlasting, either on the one hand or on the other-either to the CONVINCING OF THEM UNTO PEACE and life eternal, or unto the DELIVERANCE of them TO THEIR HARDNESS OF THEIR HEARTS AND THE BLINDNESS OF THEIR MINDS unto their being brought down into captivity, and also INTO DESTRUCTION, both temporally and spiritually, according to the captivity of the devil, of which I have spoken. 1 Nephi 14:7 So to avoid destruction, you have to get on and stay on the covenant path. The Parable of the Ten Virgins shows this is no joke that those who don't get on the covenant path are putting themselves in danger of arriving late..

[@debbiew.7716]

Love Elder McConkie. The quote is right on, it is a bit harder though when the barking dog is someone you love. Yes, you move forward, but you feel a price. You always hope and pray they change heart and catch up.

[@havenlyfamily]

Anytime I see anything on my newsfeeds that says Mormon.. I simply click to never recommend that channel again. I am so grateful for a prophet who has is invoking the name of Jesus Christ every time we speak the name of His Restored Church on earth.

[@bumpercoach]

" I am called Mormon... I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, the Son of God"

[@bumpercoach]

​@@dr33776trivial... In my own lifetime, I've seen the full doctrine and covenants section 20 name of the church re-emphasized multiple times... Your problem is not the history, but you're selective attention

[@Brother-Jacob]

@@dr33776 now you’re just being silly.

[@bumpercoach]

it was just fine @@BenMyers72 Mormon is a highly honorable name... but the recent re-emphasis on the full name isnt the first time and we will do well if the membership can start saying it right rather than rattle-canning what should be brushed-on w/ love... when the classes split in Primary they should start teaching the kids its time to put away childish things and start getting ready to speak like a grown-up (like telling the boys to "pray like a man" so they more likely will by when theyre priests)

[@lindalindaj1683]

Havenly Family, that's what I was going to say. Easy first cut.

[@realtomtomeny]

David, perhaps a question we should be asking is, "Why does God allow antis to not see the Truth" and for you and me personally, "Why did God not allow either of us to see the Truth for 47 years?" My answer, in my case, is that God was honoring the desires of my heart. My heart for my 47 years was not for the Truth, but for a version of the Truth that included my own distortions. My own version exalted common among Protestants idea that I could be a good Christain by knowing doctrine well, rather than actually doing as we are directed to do. So God allowed me to live in that world that I created. As soon as I started doing the Word of God seriously, by feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, and praying for the prisoners, I found myself receiveing the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost and then a miraculous directive from God to join the Church of Jesus Christ, of Latter-day Saints. So perhaps our criticism of antis should not be of what they say about us, but of what they fail to do for others? What good works are coming out of Apologia, Mormon Stories, etc? There is one Truth and one Reality. All else is the imaginations of men who try, vainly, to create their own kingdom rather than participate in the Kingdom, of Jesus Christ. We can live as Jesus did, that is the best we can do. Your humble lifestyle is as Jesus, therefore your words go forth as did His. Thank you for continuing to be the inspiration with which I start most of my days. Keep up the great work. Your subscribers will one day vastly outnumber all the antis! Convince all to let Kingdom come sooner by not just giving intellectual consent to the Truth, but by doing the Truth, serving those around us continually. His true followers are known by their love for one another. Serving others is the Way of Jesus Christ.

[@perrygillette884]

That was awesome. Good on you

[@sherigraham3873]

I like the way you put it. God was honoring your wishes and your choices. Pure free agency. Thankyou for explaining your life experience and the absolute freedom that the Lord allows mortals. It's all encompassing.

[@dwRS1]

I love the church of Jesus Christ of Latter day saints. The Anti's don't ever offer anything better, we already have Jesus Christ, Apostles and prophets and the plan of salvation.

[@dalecash2236]

That's so true. They only seek to destroy, and justify their behavior by claiming they are trying to save people from what they claim to be a cult.

[@outlawedmedia4336]

You believe in someone's pre-packaged idea and hope for an afterlife. For a pretty hefty fee of course.

[@beckischreyer]

In our testimony meeting yesterday…. WW Phelps was brought up… the composer that penned the words to Praise to the Man… He mentioned that Mr Phelps and Joseph Smith had such a deep falling out that he sent the letter to authorities that imprisoned Joseph in Liberty Jail… one of the most trying experiences of Joseph’s young life. From that experience gave Joseph the 121 section of the Doctrine and Covenants… one of the most profound and beautiful sections of the doctrine and covenants And WW Phelps repented and when he came back… Joseph “frankly forgave” him. Our church history is filled with these inspiring stories..: that start as something that doesn’t seem inspiring… but the Lord allows us agency. He doesn’t protect those he loves from trials … because in the end… it will be for our good… if we stay close to the true spirit of God. I’m obviously loving this video… I can’t seem to stop myself from commenting ❤❤

[@jmhatutube]

David, I just love you so much. It's wonderful to know I have a brother in Christ like you. I love converts and their conversion stories. One man in a past word told me that once he started reading The Book of Mormon, he couldn't put it down. That kind of stuff makes my heart swell with love and the Holy Spirit of God. Your videos do the same thing for me, and I thank you for this. Admittedly, I've waxed and waned in wondering if The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was God's church. Much of my doubt came from very aggressive LDS Church haters on my mission in Central Florida. I'm a musician who at one point said "...if I can't get a solid revelation of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon and the church as an organization anointed by Christ Himself, I'm leaving my mission and moving to California to become a full-time musician. As it seems obvious, I received my revelation based on Moroni's challenge and am so grateful for this. There are times when I do wonder about things, but often put it on the shelf for later. When I do have questions though, I remember my witness of the Book of Mormon. Also, as one who chooses a profession requiring extreme logic (computer programmer), many things need to fit in my head logically. So far, whenever I have prayed for further enlightenment, I've received it. I have to make an effort and do some research, but I always find what I need, and then some. After approximately 40 years of study of the standard works, early Christian writers, etc., there is no question that the only religious organization that even comes close to what was established by Christ anciently is His modern church: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Those who fall often seem to be looking for an excuse. They often don't do their studying or search for answers from the positive side. Fair LDS is an invaluable resource. I also have found more contention from existing members than outsiders. But this was foretold, that before the return of Christ, the church would have an apostasy. Not a complete apostasy, just of members leaving due to doctrines of devils, and so forth. Many are using their agency to choose the world, this LGBTQA++++ push as a reason to leave because they want to tell the church what to do. Others simply have very bad reasoning and logic skills. Anyway, love ya man. Keep up God's work. I do wish I knew the bible as well as you do, but I'm working on it. On my mission, there were things I saw in the Bible that solidified my testimony of the restoration. This often makes me wonder why more "Christians" don't read their bible rather than listening to a pastor who cherry-picks the bible to make it say what they and their apostate doctrines want it to say.

[@davidesplin6684]

I feel your love and joy from finding the true gospel and your concern for others who are being deceived! Thank you!

[@rachelhaskin5558]

Thank you! I’ve been focusing on teaching my children to guard their testimonies and to keep in the scriptures and in prayer to avoid being deceived. Many of my friends who used to be faithful have fallen away, shouting from social media that they finally feel free or feel like they’ve had an awakening. My heart hurts for them. Satan is deceiving many and we need to put on the armor of God daily to avoid that deception.

[@davidmalvinalexander]

Totally true. well said!

[@alanclegg2930]

So the great discovery/insight of John Dehlin, CES Letter, etc. is that Joseph Smith and the modern apostles and prophets are imperfect human beings! Their second great discovery will be how shallow, petty and insignificant that position will be when they find themselves in the presence of God. TY David for your perseverance and work in preparing the reservoir of knowledge and experience that is now at your disposal to share!

[@Goobersnobber47]

There’s a difference between making mistakes and lying to your wife about being married to 30+ other women. There’s a difference between making mistakes and lying on federal tax documents over the course of 20+ years…a small mistake like that means a slap on the wrist for the church. For you and me it would mean prison time.

[@susandixon3790]

Great video! I lost a man I loved due to CES. He is so lost and so anti. I love daily Book of Mormon reading, attending the Temple 2 or 3 times a month. I love missionary work and sharing The Spirit of Love with the contacts the missionaries meet in my ward location. I’ve been filled with the Spirit every day. Why people choose sin and anti propaganda over following Jesus and enduring to the end. He says his decisions are made with fear. So sad.

[@kellymcdonald1895]

Same thing happened to me back in the mid-nineties. We are still together but we are far apart on religion. Somehow we have made it work though. We went to the open house of the Orlando temple and as we were getting in our car to leave my niece opened the back window for one of those anti LDS people and that person slipped a flyer into the car as we proceeded home halfway back to Jacksonville, we were all members of the church. By the time we got home I was the only one left, everybody else read those pamphlets, and that was it, to this day.

[@kellherman]

@@kellymcdonald1895wow, I am shocked. I didn’t realize those things worked on people. Losing your spouse and children so quickly…that is devastating. I am so sorry and will keep your family in my prayers. One excerpt that’s brings me lots of hope and peace is: 1 Corinthians 7: 12-16. Hold strong in your own faith. Stand firmly to your beliefs without demanding anything from them. Just love them as you hold fast to your covenants.

[@susandixon3790]

Kelly that is devastating. When our loved ones read CES etc trash, they mistakenly believe The Church is not true, they believe this allows them to choose sin. Their minds are then clouded and closed off to truth. The pain I feel for them is so heavy and I often have to give it to our Father in Heaven. I prayed for you and your family. I’m so sorry 😞. I’m glad life is long and there will be many opportunities for them to return in this life. What a perfect gospel, that they can still return after this life, thanks to Temple’s. I love this perfect Church and this perfect Gospel and our perfect Jesus Christ!!

[@sarahbean6170]

@@kellymcdonald1895Wow! Because of a lame pamphlet. So so sad😢

[@sandrachapman6388]

Yes the persecution has ramped up we were warned that it would and that is why we must endure to the end. It will be sad for the anti people because they are truly lost. We need to remain strong and to have the faith to get through it. I had someone say to me once you are such a good person and I want you to be with Christ. I said the cornerstone of our church is Jesus Christ. It is his Church. The JW's tried to convert me but I just brought out my Book of Mormon. We became friends but they knew they would never convert me. I have always been strong in his Church. I am of the believing blood.

[@senorbb2150]

Hi David- I was wondering if you have read the church's Gospel Topics Essays- which are the church's response to many of these questions regarding church history?

[@TheRealDaveRiddle]

Alma 24:30 "And thus we can plainly discern, that after a people have been once enlightened by the by the Spirit of God, and have had great knowledge of things pertaining to righteousness, and then have fallen away into sin and transgression, they become more hardened, and thus their state becomes worse than though they had never known these things." Mormon Stories et al. seems to pride themselves in digging up the modern Judas Iscariots of the world who were once called to holy callings. These are people who fell to their own pride and were unable resist the calls coming from the great and spacious building. It's sad to see. Say your prayers, read your scriptures, keep your covenants, attend your meetings, Love and serve God, Love and serve others, and enjoy the fruits of the spirit and the Love of God. After living all of that. If anyone feels the need to watch that garbage, please be willing to do your homework and not take their word for it. There is no foundation to any of the well-written lies these people frequently vomit all over the internet.

[@ryanthemetalman7161]

We've been raised as human beings to think that all of the thoughts that stream through our mind are our own. They are not. Every single thought that is negative about yourself or others are put there by an evil or unclean spirit. All thoughts that are good about yourself or others are put there by a good spirit. Thoughts are energy, just like our spirits. We are in a sea of energy where thoughts come from everywhere. Knowing this can give one an advantage at the very real spiritual war that is going on right now! Even if you think your not in a war, trust me, you are! The unknown and unseen adversaries are the hardest to battle. They are like unto parasites. Start to pay attention to the thoughts that go through your mind/spirit under this context and you may have a big light bulb moment. I did! For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

[@casdraws]

Yes!!! I’m learning this and learning recognize and cast out. I wish I could share this with more people but it frightens them!

[@harmonillustration]

Those antagonistic to our Faith always try and separate the Spirit from everything. What David is saying is true. If you keep the Spirit with you at all times, you'll be able to discern the lies from the Truth. Any time I even hear John Delin's (Mormon Stories Podcast guy) voice I feel like I need to take a shower. I just feel darkness spewing forth with his words. If he was doing something good, shouldn't I feel good when hearing him talk? Listen to John talk then listen to ANY talk from General Conference and just FEEL the difference and hold onto that!

[@sherigraham3873]

Yes I too feel his voice is repugnant. Although I know what he's actively doing with his voice. Destroying faith and individuals and families. I sincerely think he's without conscience. I will never understand a person like him. NEVER.

[@clarestucki5151]

We've been "five minutes away from the end" for centuries, and we will still be "five minutes from the end" for many more centuries!

[@jasonchatham4170]

Than you Bro David for continuing to push back against the grifter aka Pastor Jeff. Far too many LDS being swayed by ‘nice’. It is decidedly NOT nice to attempt to build off ramps for the faithful followers of Christ.

[@WilliamPhillips-m9j]

Most of the anti-Mormon nonsense has been around for years, recycled and repackaged in a different form. The CES letter is a prime example. To lose one's faith over drivel like this is truly sad.

[@WilliamPhillips-m9j]

@@frazer9 sad for insincere minds that are already made up.

[@tamaitioleloleula_mutiatele01]

You just got yourself another subscriber David. Thank you for your broadcast. We need to stand up together for what is true and fight against all these evil ways of leading the members away. I too watched all these other anti Mormon broadcast and you’re right. There are no good feeling but dark thoughts and that just so confusing. I love this gospel and grateful for faithful members like you who take the time to speak out and share your testimony. I know with all my heart that this is Gods kingdom here upon the earth. I keep working on to do better each day by doing my own homework so that I don’t fall into satan’s snares.

[@Ancientrepentor]

Thank you for the TRUTH once again brother Alexander! You know what you know! The spirit of God like a fire 🔥 is going to forever burn its truth deep in our souls! All should follow the spirit and kick against the pricks

[@wendycarmany9216]

The "CES Letter Guy", I won't use his name, put his resignation from the Church online and had a press conference before his Church discipline council. Like he's a rock star or something! He wasn't struggling or humble. If the light of the body is dark, how much darker will the darkness be? Remember President Hinkley's "Be's".

[@davidchoate512]

Brother Alexander, you describe the restoration so beautifully especially all the scriptures you share from the Holy Bible and bringing these scriptures together with the book of Mormon describing so well these last days and those who are lead by the adversary to attack the church using lies in between the wheat of the restored gospel . Thank you for your clarity, your faith , your diligence , your courage. Thank you

[@debbiew.7716]

Got a big smile off of your crumpling up that 'garbage' that has hurt so many souls and families! You are the best! I wouldn't even touch it! Blessings for your upcoming travels!

[@budthebud9108]

What makes communication corrupt? Would the standard be truth or lies? Can lies be good? Are faith promoting lies good?

[@andrewolsen2711]

This is the best response to the CES letter that I’ve ever seen! 😂😂. Just going through page by page and crumbling it up and throwing it away. I love it! 😂

[@philandrews2860]

Thanks for sharing this. I'm glad that we have so many wonderful youtube channels these days, including yours, featuring faithful Latter-day Saints who offer help and provide answers for fellow members who are in a faith crisis, helping them navigate those rough waters. They help those of us who aren't in a faith crisis as well, by helping us know how to help those who are in a faith crisis, and helping us to avoid getting into one. I have many favorites now, each with a different focus and specific target audience, with some having a more general appeal than others. I agree with your assessment of the anti-LDS youtube channels. They are just dark and dismal and so negative and cynical, I feel sorry for the folks who spend hours watching each one of them.

[@bradjennings8714]

Freedom is awesome. Let David be David.

[@kylethedalek]

David isn’t for freedom… He praised anti freedom Australia many times.

[@bradjennings8714]

​: he obviously has freedom to speak. May God continue to protect that freedom.

[@kylethedalek]

@@bradjennings8714 Yeah I’m sure, just wait and see if he says something the state do want like. All the freedom of speech down there.

[@beckischreyer]

The Philippians verse… parallel is our 13th article of faith ❤

[@surferdude4487]

If you didn't say it, I was going to.

[@ldfme]

that is the first thing that came into my mind@@surferdude4487

[@jilldowding-walker8066]

That was a fantastic video, with visceral metaphors! I totally agree with your opinions and wisdom from the Bible. I loved your treatment of the CES letter!!! (The painting behind you was distracting because it is on its side, LOL 😅). Love you, dear brother! Jill in the UK 😊 x x x

[@katherinem.4414]

I feel bad for both the proud and the wicked ….they do not see it. Our fast and testimony meeting and ward conference before that, told the whole story for us here, gave us the answers for what we deal with in our area. If you want answers, listen to your leaders and learn from the humble who believe in repentance and forgiveness (forgetfulness too) who hang onto the Rod of Iron that goes to the tree of life, and love of God….thar spreadeth itself abroad, and goeth forth to all nations, that we should develop for each other, like grandparents did, and our parents tried to do, and did as well. Learn to recognize pride in yourself, as well as other wrongs, and repent. Once you repent, the Lord has said, “I remember them no more.” Love 💕 and be loved.

[@douglaslee4489]

Many years ago, when I was a missionary in Argentina, I came to a cross-roads in my life. I was out with my companion doing what missionaries do and I was a little discouraged, and some anxiety come over me that I was condemned because I wasn't really feeling the Holy Ghost in my missionary work. Back at our apartment, feeling pretty low, I laid on my bed, praying for help and forgiveness and that Heavenly Father would give me the Holy Ghost. After several days, feeling somewhat better, I went back out on the street with my companion, but I never stopped praying for the Holy Ghost to be with me; and little by little I started to feel the Holy Ghost come over me now and then, to help me. Here is a scripture that lends some insight: Doctrine and Covenants 42:14 And the Spirit shall be given unto you by the prayer of faith; and if ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach. I love prayer. Prayer to Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ is power. And I love the Holy Ghost and pray for it often.

[@brendamartin3444]

1) Heavenly Father says in the Bible that there is going to be a restoration in the last days… when I am attacked I ask if every word of God is going to be fulfilled, even his word on the restoration 2) the next thing that happens is a personal attack on Joseph Smith… I bring up all the people from the Bible God has used to fulfill his plans (Jonah, Jehu, Nebuchadnezzar, Saul etc) I point out that because of the fall all God has to work with is men under the effects of the fall, then I ask if that is even an impediment to God 3) the next thing that happens is they attack the church itself… at this point I ask if it is a church that Salvation comes from, and when you concentrate on the fruits of the church only you can clearly see this church is following Christ Only Christ has been perfect, nothing and no one else can be Church is for the purpose of fellowshipping and comforting each other as we wait for the return of the one through whom Salvation did come from 4) at this point I am just yelled at for any and all random things that pop into the mind of the person speaking to me with no effort to even allow me to respond And which behavior is Christlike?

[@vendingdudes]

Which scripture do you use to identify the Restoration? This is a brilliant formula, btw. I can use this method myself.

[@brendamartin3444]

@@vendingdudes Here is my list, I use the ones for each situation that matches with whatever the person I am speaking with is already bringing up, there have been times when I used all of them in one conversation… •Isaiah 29:14 •Matthew 17:11 •Acts 3:21 •Ephesians 1:9-10 •Revelation 14:6 •Malachi 4:5-6 As you can see there are more than three references, and all you need is one to make this point, and depending upon how hard the heart of the person you are speaking with is, these at least gets them to take notice… I am sure there are more and I am just not aware of them, originally I was only looking for three but then found these six, because Heavenly Father always gives you double what you asked for and/or need, when it is a righteous thing that glorifies him and his great love for us I hope this helps…

[@helgemrklid2229]

Hi David, thanks for exposing groups and men like Pastor Jeff and Hello Saints and Jeff Durbin and and Apologia Church.

[@gwengold8154]

This was a very insightful video. I especially appreciated your point #7 about knowing who the communication is of. I think that is such an important point! I remember hearing John Dehlin say that he heard a voice telling him to start the "Mormon stories" podcast. He seems to truly believe that it was God telling him to do it. We can clearly see that he didn't understand who the communication was of. Have you heard of Denver Snuffer? He apparently put on his temple clothing at home and sought fervently for a visitation from Jesus Christ. He claims to have been visited by Jesus Christ, but he went down a road of apostasy and now is considered a prophet amongst his small group of followers. I first heard about him on the come back podcast with Ashly Stone. A lady was on the show talking about how her whole family had left the church and joined the Denver Snuffer group. She told how her parents marriage had greatly improved, which puzzled me for a while. It seemed like good fruit had come of this apostate group. But any good fruit wasn't lasting. Her family members are not doing well now. All this to say that people would be very wise to take your advice and be sure it is the Lord's voice they hear and not a communication meant to deceive and derail and destroy.

[@davidchoate512]

“If loving the Lord is wrong, I don’t want to be right” 1 Nephi 8:12

[@cokieserq5050]

@davidchoaters512, well said.

[@susandixon3790]

I love your faith, truth and confirming that we are children of God, covenant children of God and disciples of Jesus Christ. I appreciate you taking on the tough subjects.

[@bhilton2011]

Believing is a choice… stupidity is a choice… I’m glad I’ve chosen to believe

[@LDaw_96]

Thank you David Alexander. Your words are beautiful and bring the spirit in my home. You are so spot on. Thank you so much ❤️

[@janh1399]

Thank you for this informative video, David. Never heard of the CES letter, but watched Mormon Stories thinking it was good and just a couple of minutes in I knew it was Anti Mormon Stories. The Apologia is so way awful in their goals.

[@sandrachapman6388]

I am glad you ripped it up David. Most people if you try to tell them it is garbage won't listen. It is sad they need to pray for discernment.

[@royperkins28]

David, I love your "accusatory fog" metaphor . Keep up the great work!!👍🏻👍🏻

[@terripontius6257]

I just love the profound truths that you have taught us here, David! I pray that you are blessed with every sweet desire of your heart, for touching so many thousands of lives with your powerful testimony and inspiration. I always think (and sometimes say out loud) “HURRAH FOR ISRAEL!” whenever I hear you speak. Thank you for all the good you are doing!

[@michaelee5897]

Hurrah for Israel!!!! Hurrah!!!

[@jasonmears4393]

Hello, David. Excellent video, I really enjoyed your 9 points. One of my favorite sections of the Book of mormon is found in Moroni 7:5-19. It basically teaches how to discern truth- to know the difference between good and evil. So, according to verse 17, anyone or anything that persuades you NOT to believe in joseph smith and NOT believe in the Book of mormon comes straight from the spirit of the devil. We can have a PERFECT KNOWLEDGE about that. Apologia, mormon stories, ... are teaching from the spirit of the devil . The Book of mormon makes this perfectly clear..."FOR AFTER THIS MANNER DOTH THE DEVIL WORK, FOR HE PERSUADETH NO MAN TO DO GOOD, NO, NOT ONE; NEITHER DO HIS ANGELS." NEITHER DOES APOLOGIA, MORMON STORIES, UTAH APOLOGIA, ETC. Would love to know your thoughts....keep up the great work you are doing.

[@jonnyj7137]

Thank you for posting, David! You inspire me. I love your strength, your confidence, and your willingness to defend the faith with power! More of us need to stand up in strength against the accusatory fog. I’ve been too docile over the years in the name of “kindness” but also because I haven’t had the confidence. I hope to gain the confidence and testimony to stand up for the church without hesitation.

[@puttingonchrist]

Thank you for your comment Johnny7137. Our answer to gaining confidence is in D&C 121:45: “…let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong…”. We have all felt the way you have. We learn from D&C 76 that those who attain to the Celestial Kingdom are those who are “valiant” in the testimony of Jesus. Let us all take a stand for Jesus and His Truth so that we might be found worthy through His grace to overcome.

[@colemantanner9360]

It's very interesting watching you transition into the lds church from more mainstream Christianity. While i am transitioning to evangelical Christianity from my lds faith. What you find to be ridiculous arguments against the church i find at least sometimes to be strong. I have watched a few of your videos, and it's just such an opposite perspective i find hard to sometimes wrap my brain around.

[@davidmalvinalexander]

Colelman, I greatly appreciate your honest comment. I would love to interview you, and discuss these "arguments against the church" that you "find at least sometimes to be strong". If you would like to do that, please write to me at [e-mail]

[@braddayton]

Don't forget his years with the 12 Tribes cult!

[@puttingonchrist230]

"... Spirit behind the words." An important key. #TRUTH

[@magnashield8604]

Philippians 4 --- Referenced in Article of Faith 13. ...we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul-We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.

[@christalronbrewer9290]

I am going to stick to knowing that God loves all of us his children. We can either repent and become more like Jesus Christ or we can choose to get bitter anger and find fault or we can look for the good in Christ and become more. Remember this that the essence or purposes of life is growth and to become and to overcome. A baby can grow up and become an adult we can grow up and become more like Christ. Truly he is the light of the world. .....thanks David you are amazing.

[@leifbjarnson4832]

The term you used, "poised intuition," is well said. I've noticed recently, after being exposed to a few years of anti-LDS podcasts and other similar media, that brothers and sisters who leave their faith, especially after immersing themselves in the many "voices" out there, lose confidence in the direction of the Spirit, lose confidence in their own intuition as a guide. Hence the phrase, "poisoned intuition" is a good description of what they may be experiencing.

[@henryponnefz1419]

All those things are full of poison and come from satan, our common enemy. But it is falling and will continue to fall. The gospel of JesusChrist is eternal and those who are humble, and sincere will know from the Holy Ghost the truth of all things. Thank you David!

[@mandeepeterson2297]

First, we all need to feed our testimonies with study, prayer, and sharing. Then when we are confronted by insidious dissent, we can recall the sweet answers to prayer, the faith confirming experiences that tell us that whatever we are facing, we know what we know from THE source of truth.

[@danholmquist7747]

Thank God for your 47 years gleaning truth from the Bible and the appreciation for the restoration when you allowed yourself to see through the fog and find the light shining through the uncomprehending darkness!

[@JacenCB]

Along with the prophecy from Isaiah 60 "The little one" mentioned in verse 22 of Isaiah 60 (the whole chapter 60 is a declaration from the Lord about the Latter-Days and the gospel coming forward through the Gentiles) - . . . James 1 (the whole of chapter 1) is largely aimed at Joseph Smith Jr. - - Not only were verses 5 & 6 particularly impactful to Joseph Smith Jr, but see verse 9 as well. "Blessed is the brother of low degree for he shall be exalted". Loved this visit David! - Thank you for clearing these things up!

[@Whatiftheresmore1314]

Love your thoughts always! You are doing a great work helping gather others to Christ. My husband teaches young adults. Many have come to him with concerns and faith issues. I have shared your videos with him and he has sent them along to strengthen others. Don’t stop! ☀️❤️

[@stillbill1878]

For those who UNDERSTAND, no explanation is necessary. For those who don’t, there is no explanation good enough.

[@Kaydubbbb]

David, please list the nine questions you covered in a concise list if you can. Thank you! Thanks again for all your channel content 😊

[@davidmalvinalexander]

CES Letter, Mormon Stories, Apologia Studios…ALL Exposed ! 1.How do we know what communication to engage with? Is the communication Praiseworthy? Or is it Accusation…False compassion…believing the worst, instead of the best about those we should love enough to look up to, not down on..? 2.Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me” John 10:27. Do you hear Jesus Voice in the communication…a Voice of Love and Mercy worthy of following? Or something else? 3.Is it Wisdom from above? Or wisdom from beneath? James 3:13 Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. 14 But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. 15 This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. 16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. 18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. 4.Does it assist in obeying Philippians 4:8? Or not? Phil 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. 9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you. 5.Is the communication edifying?…does it ring true to the Holy Ghost, our constant companion? Or does it grieve the Holy Ghost? Is it corrupt communication or is it pure? Which is to say, does it help with the standard of proper communication in Eph. 4:29-32? 29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. 30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: 32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. 6.Is it directed at the intellect? And claiming intellectual certainty about that which a humble person knows, it is not possible to be certain about at?…in short, is it proud? Or is it humble and appealing to the heart and spirit? Does it have the savor of love and mercy and humility and forgiveness and believing the best? Or do you smell a dead rat? A dead rat full of case-building, believing the worst, and accusation? 7.What Spirit…is the communication OF? Words…are not just embodiments of facts and opinions. Words carry a spirit…we have bodies, but fundamentally, we are spirits and we communicate in the spirit of whatever spirit or spirits we are connected to and are moved by… Luke 9:52 And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him. 53 And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem. 54 And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did? 55 But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. 56 For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village. 8.Peter spoke to Jesus at one point…and his communication…was actually from Satan. Matt. 16:20-26 20 Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ. 21 From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day. 22 Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. 23 But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men. 24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. 26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? 9.Is the communication trying to inspire you to deny yourself for the sake of the Kingdom of God and for love of others? Or trying to get you to justify leaving the Path of self-denial via self-righteous indignation? With closest custody guard your heart, because from it are the issues of life…

[@jss1724]

Thank you, thank you.

[@Kaydubbbb]

@@davidmalvinalexander Thank you!

[@Melissa_ann972]

@@davidmalvinalexanderThank you!!!!!!

[@JJ-ti8qr]

A great quote I got from your link to the Public Square Magazine article: "And the antidote to these poisons of criticism and accusation is to see that these things sometimes have their place in discourse, but they are overrated as tools in truth-seeking, and utterly useless in leading people to God." If we are not leading people to God, what is our intent?

[@sherylfleming3594]

Thankyou David for all you do. Some of the sites you mentioned are so obvious with their feeling against the church. The one that bothers me the most is Paster Jeff. I listened for a few months. Then Realized he is a wolf in sheep's clothing. Or better like the spider and the fly. So l stopped visiting his site on a regular basis because l felt sick just hearing his voice. And when l heard he moved to Utah... That was beyond the pale. Why are our Brothers and Sisters being sucked into this so easily? Hoping he will see the light! I'm tired of hearing from other LDS sites saying what a great guy and friend he is. So l'm l missing something?

[@jbitter5776]

As someone you are trying to reach (I am a member, I go to church, I have listened to a few Mormon Stories and Paulogia but have not read the CES Letter) I would like to summarize what I heard. You really don’t like them and make several accusations about their character, you share some examples from other people who also don’t like them (also, the example of the person who is losing their marriage because they are questioning their faith to me illustrates a possible cost for doubting our faith but does not “debunk” any of the issues causing that doubt), Truth can be only found by following leaders of the church and by the scriptures/admonition of Paul (essentially the 13th Article of Faith), if someone says something that you don’t feel good about or you do not think that it leads to “good fruits” then it is proven false, you then read the titles of three sections of the CES Letter and pronounce them “bad tree, bad fruit. It is like the worst of trees.”, you then make several more very strong pronouncements on the character of these people and dismiss them as all “bad fruit”. Thank you very much for your point of view. I personally do not feel that this rose to the level of “debunking” anything but it was nice to hear the perspective of someone who has (I assume) looked into these things and, from what I can tell, still believes this is God’s Church and it has the ultimate Truth.

[@davidmalvinalexander]

Thanks for your comment. Love...believes the best... The spirit of the Accuser...believes the worst. There is no need to "debunk" in intellectual detail....that which disqualiifies itself utterly...by the spirit that it is of. But of course...others may differ from this viewpoint, and that's fine. Much love, David

[@Goobersnobber47]

@@davidmalvinalexander ad hominem is a logical fallacy. Elder Christopherson talked about not wanting to believe something you don't like, in reference to moral relativism. If you don't actually debunk the claims of "anti-mormons" and just say that they're bad people because they make you feel bad you actually debunk yourself. All the sheep that watch your channel and refuse to confront evidence that the church is built on lies and deceit are continuously lead astray because you make them feel good. Well sometimes the truth hurts. Church leaders have been committing tax fraud for the past 20 years. Church leaders have been suppressing historical information in an effort to help people avoid uncomfortable truths. You have debunked nothing. Saying that those who believe differently than you is somehow debunking their claims is dishonest. That makes you a liar sir. Dispute the claims that people make, don't attack their character because it is irrelevant.

[@lauriwalker8308]

I feel a horrible feeling as I read your comment to David. Feel bad Spirit and she hats what I go by. Will Pray for yo

[@tammyvancleve]

ITS LIKE PLAYING WHACK A MOLE! these lies just keep viciously popping up!!

[@michaelee5897]

"Mormon stories" of the great and Spacious Building.

[@Whatiftheresmore1314]

God bless you and your work David! ☀️❤️🙏🏻

[@lemjwp1756]

Wonderful guidance! I thoroughy enjoyed the grand finale (won't say more to avoid being a spoiler!)

[@burlingtonbill1]

This will date me, but "Pastor Jeff" is like the "Phil Donohue" of the Church's critics.

[@karolynwrightgainesmusic]

Light, love, and truth.... that is a beautiful thing

[@whiteymcflightey]

Nothing is being debunked here.

[@MichaelCoulon-q5n]

You are absolutely right to state the truth and misleading deception which is easy to see when utilizing the scriptures . Love that you stand for the banter of truth the lord intends for us to come to know(:

[@helgemrklid2229]

The CES Letter has been thoroughly refuted by Michael Ash and Sarah Allen at FAIRLDS.

[@roughout]

If all the slander was true, it is still worth everything positive to stay active in the Church and enjoy all the blessings. Keep going to Sacrament meeting, take the Sacrament, and testimony grows and recovers. A testimony of the Church is a testimony of Jesus. The emblems are blessed and sanctified to increase testimony of Jesus, thus the Church.

[@rconger24]

John 6 "66 ¶ From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. 67 Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? 68 Then Simon Peter answered him, *_Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life._* 69 And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God."

[@iancunningham2440]

​@@paulgregersen3570Many of the facts being attacked are/will be true. Even if they aren't, there will always be potential for disagreement with our leadership's decision-making. The question is, can we stay connected to what we do appreciate about the gospel in such times?

[@paulgregersen3570]

@@iancunningham2440 With pure lies spreading everywhere the prophet said to push back against it. That's what I did and it's working.

[@cordellbennett]

David thank you for sharing your wonderful wisdom and teaching. Very uplifting and enlightening for me.

[@tgray747]

Thanks for this David! Love your insights and perspective!

[@beau4307]

Brother David. Thanks for your testimony.

[@blackbearfamilyfarms]

I’m so glad you ripped up those CES pages! I was worried you were going to read the lies. I love your channel!

[@establishingzion688]

Another great video, Brother David! I love the ripping up of the CES letter. It IS certainly garbage and belongs in the 🗑

[@establishingzion688]

@dr33776 I don't read garbage. I've seen what it does to those who do read it and have read/listened to several rebuttals of what's in it. I know what's in it is absolute garbage. The contents are only meant to destroy child-like faith in Christ and His restored gospel, disguised as sincere questioning and concerns. Do you waste your time reading garbage?

[@Brother-Jacob]

@@dr33776 I’ve read it. It gets worse every year. 😂 You can stop wasting your time here.

[@Brother-Jacob]

@@dr33776 Why what? Why should you stop wasting your time? Because the CES letter is silly, and I’m sure you have better uses of your time. 🙃

[@LanceCLarsen]

The 13th article of faith echoes Paul's teachings from Phillipians 4:8. These are found at the end of the pearl of gtrat price section of the scriptures.

[@SladeMacGregor]

I became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 12 years ago. Coming to this church was the first time I was taken out of seedling pot and put into fertile soil where my roots were no longer root bound in a small pot but was able to grow my biblical roots as far as I wanted. When I was in other churches, I felt like the plant stuck in a small pot which prevented my growth in the spirit. Christian Churches would teach me only "cherry picked" bible versus while neglecting the rest of the bible. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints nourished my biblical roots continuously while breaking up the soil so that my roots grew deeper into understanding the secrets of God's Kingdom.

[@treysmith1122]

I love listening to Vintage General Conference addresses, especially President Kimball. I guess youtube thought I'd like Mormon Stories so they popped one up. The story line sounded interesting, but about 3 minutes in the darkness enveloped my car. That was my answer!! Why would anyone get passed those first three minutes is beyond me. Unless they are purposefully looking for excuses...

[@thelatterdayarbiter]

I've been wanting that accusatory fog to come take my life, for I've said "If thou be more correct than I, if thou be more holy, than surely thou art justified to slay me, partake of my flesh, and drink of my blood. For the cries of thine wrothful enmity are surely justified by thy creed to do so!" and so forth do I mock them

[@KarlGyori]

David, as you have referred to, here is that prophetic statement from Joseph Smith about the future of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: “The Standard of Truth has been erected; no unhallowed hand can stop the work from progressing; persecutions may rage, mobs may combine, armies may assemble, calumny may defame, but the truth of God will go forth boldly, nobly, and independent, till it has penetrated every continent, visited every clime, swept every country, and sounded in every ear, till the purposes of God shall be accomplished, and the Great Jehovah shall say the work is done.”

[@Bertolio1000]

I love this, judge content by the standards of the 13th Article of Faith! We must carefully choose our spiritual diet.

[@TrebizondMusic-cm6fp]

God's love is tough love, and that means speaking plainly. The internet is like Hermounts: infested by wild and ravenous beasts.

[@nancyharris4966]

Every good thing has to have it's evil opposite and those apologia folks fill that roll perfectly.

[@pressforwardsaints]

The antis often remind me of Romans1:22: "Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools."

[@harmagician1]

I've looked into many anti-LDS talking points. In every case, after doing research, I exposed every anti-LDS talking point as a mixture of truths, half-truths, and outright falsehoods intended to deceive. I no longer give ear to those talking points because they all follow the same pattern. There is nothing there to shake the testimonies of people who are firmly rooted in the faith. However, apparently the anti-LDS stuff is taking down some members. So sad.

[@Nikkiotero]

Br Alexander, I must admit to rewinding to the part where you tear up that piece of utter garbage and rewatching (a few times). I'm finding it to be very satisfying and therapeutic. Thank you for giving it the utmost respect that it deserves and thank you for standing up to the deceivers and naysayers. You are so awesome. To every single member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, our testimonies are way more precious than all the money in the world. Why are some of us tempting our testimonies when Satan is using every single means to try to take the most precious thing you have away from you??? When I see a sign at the beach that says "DANGER!! SHARKS!!! I heed the sign! Please don't let your curiosity get the better of you. Stay away from disgusting spiritual pornography in all it's many forms (yes, pastor Jeff as nice and personable as you present yourself, you're included too because we know what your goal is) that is wicked and shameful! The serpent in the garden sure seemed harmless to Eve, I kinda think that she underestimated him a tad......