I spent a day with EX-MORMONS

[@AnthonyPadilla]

come back next week for *I spent a day with PANSEXUALS* -- thank you so much for supporting me and this series :) ps: shoutout to everyone who has turned on notifications 🔔 and directly support me in continuing this series.

[@t3ddyb34r5]

hi

[@summerjade59]

AnthonyPadilla will you do more lgbt videos on sexuality and gender?

[@M.Elizabethe]

I love your interviews!

[@DecoyZ]

Im pansexual, this is epic, but also pls interview people that do telekinesis and have them teach you and show people what the world is really like

[@hibafachqoul4823]

This is the best serie on KZbin! Keep up Anthony we are so proud of you ❤

[@evetrix1362]

You should talk to atheists who became religious and religious people who became atheists

[@samslash9]

Yeah!!

[@TgIiDgUiS]

OooOooOo!

[@t3ddyb34r5]

I wanna see that!

[@CoolHandLuke87]

Ide love to see this

[@elliotcade03]

that's really good

[@DISCL0SE]

“I spend a day with other people named Anthony”

[@crabbylobster8099]

I would pay good money to see that video

[@niftythegoblin]

What could he ask them? Bc I'd love to see this

[@kirby8964]

"What does being an Anthony entail?"

[@tressa5520]

Have my dad on the show ! Omg he is such a character tho 😭😭😭😭

[@dugnutt5974]

I'd love to see my favorite melon on this series

[@Alien-bt4ck]

im an ex-mormon too. but my mom is a mama dragon and im so glad they were mentioned. they do really good work.

[@linneah8211]

Alien like I’m not even religious and 19 but something about the name mama dragons really make me wanna take part and help😅

[@emilysandoval8613]

Your mom is amazing!!

[@sambache4346]

I CANT BELIEVE I DIDNT KNOW THAT WAS A THING 🥺

[@michaelablanchard4017]

Also exmormon, my mom is also a mama dragon! I love that he brought it up

[@Alien-bt4ck]

emily sandoval she is 🥺

[@alexcj3250]

I’m from Utah where over half the population is Mormon, but I myself am not religious. The pressure to convert to LDS is pretty strong… my entire dad’s side of the is Mormon, most of my friends are Mormon… So interesting and sad to hear the struggles felt by those that had to leave to church and feel all the exclusiveness that comes with it. I send my love to you all ❤️

[@applesas942]

I grew up in Utah with a family that never taught me any religion unless for cultural awareness. The pressure really is high to convert and it comes to a point that people have tried to convert me since I was a kid that now I just can't care. I did have someone very rudely try to convert me in my own apartment last year (the person who invited him in wasn't even there) even after I asked him to leave me alone several times.

[@norashaw292]

same! my parnets both deicied not to go to church when they had kids. All my freinds pressure me to goo to church and get baptized and to have trust in God even tho i feel really uncomrtable.

[@norashaw292]

@@applesas942 we have like the same story

[@deathvideogame]

As a former Mormon, I’d rather do LSD than be LDS

[@scotsway1]

I'm basically a sort of Jeffersonian Christian Deist. 'Course I also tend to take my Deism with a splash of Panentheism (shaken, not stirred 😂). And I attend a very inclusive an progressive Quaker here in Utah.

[@Monica-zl5wl]

I felt sad for the man whose family doesn't talk to him. he is such a good person! who wouldn't love him!

[@alissa3003]

Me too): i almost started crying at the end when he said he would like it very much if they saw the video. I hope they do and can show him some love):

[@amandalibertad1564]

I was so touched I wrote him a DM, I encourage you to show people love

[@sadgirlhours9350]

Im the 666th like on this comment

[@jasperbrooks6869]

it’s really shitty but i think it’s because there’s a mormon belief that you can’t have people in your life that don’t follow jehovah’s word or whatever. i’m not religious but i’ve heard that mormons commonly do this. idk if it’s outdated though

[@Ajia_No_Envy]

That family is just toxic

[@archerygirly]

When he almost cried while talking about Mama Dragons, I teared up. He's so precious.

[@DFC3770]

Real Donald Trump y don’t you stop being insensitive and crude and form some sort of feeling other than hate, huh? 😊🤷🏽‍♀️ One more positive person would make a great impact on the world!

[@NCcatlady]

Real Donald Trump how emotionally unevolved do you have to be to think a person can only get emotional about one thing? Just bc something like this gets an emotional reaction from someone doesn’t mean they don’t care about anything else. I know you’re just a troll, but I see a lot of people who think like this.

[@LifesNeverHumDrum]

My cousin is a member of DM, small world! They're doing great things

[@karisdietrich1964]

Tiera Slaughter He is probably so glad that those kids have the support that he never had in the church.

[@jaxosaurus5383]

Real Donald Trump that would quite literally ruin the entire premise of america. religion is why america exists.

[@feefee6889]

KZbin: we want to be more inclusive Also KZbin: just don’t talk about.. anything, K?

[@aarishbaig]

That is what inclusivity is. Not offending anyone no matter how shit they may be.

[@yiting7456]

@@aarishbaig but being inclusive doesnt mean you should avoid understanding certain people. An inclusive society is one where people respect and understand one another, not just about treating everyone equally

[@the_nikster1]

yup. pretty much. I hate it.

[@leafface5890]

When you try to please everyone you end up screwing over everyone instead

[@thewarrior4724]

Just cant wait for WW3 where I can legally slaughter people like these.

[@futuristic.handgun]

My heart literally breaks for Kai! You can tell that he's an absolute sweetheart! I know that this was awhile ago, so I really hope that he was able to get close with his family again. And shame on them for treating him like that!! 💔

[@dogeyanimates2130]

Kai seems like a great, down to earth guy. I wish the best for him ❤

[@Bigfoot_With_Internet_Access]

"Mormons... Are a religious group who practice Mormonism" This is big brain time

[@Bigfoot_With_Internet_Access]

@Subscribe To me For no Reason ❶ Yep, me again lol

[@ellav8064]

@@Bigfoot_With_Internet_Access I swear to God if I see you one more time-

[@atomisedman6235]

@@ellav8064 You'll what? Go apeshit?

[@DailyDoseofShortsVideos]

Just Some Bigfoot With Internet Access sounds like me when I have to make my paragraph longer

[@ellav8064]

@@atomisedman6235 HAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHA so funny

[@123xhannahx]

Please do one about EX-Jehovah’s Witnesses. I was raised jw and would love to see how other ex jw view the religion

[@Sallyxyz1]

Do you watch telltale?

[@Zamerus]

They’ve been to my parents place twice lol. Super persistent and the second time was 2 young girls who kicked the conversation off with “how would you feel if you were gifted immorality” lol. What a way to begin talkin with someone

[@unplugcompany6752]

Hey they recently been in the news because the Jehovah witness were willing to expose someone reddit real name and many personal things about them (It's been in telltale recently)

[@xXDemonWolfSkullXx]

What's funny is a grew up mormon and my fiance is jw

[@mau_mei]

I was about to comment it too 😂 and I badly need one.

[@aaeccs]

missed opportunity to call themselves “formons “

[@emichan18]

I call myself a 'faux-mo' lmaooo

[@pinupgirl9160]

a c 😂 foremons is hilarious 🤣

[@thespookyhoose8299]

Now I'm stuck in a loop saying "formon... former mormon." Its pleasant to say.

[@haikuhaiku]

I KNOW!!!

[@lord.have.myrcene]

😭😭😂😂😂😂

[@cryptiddmashups]

My first thoughts of leaving was when I was 13 and during Young Womens, I mentioned I didn’t want to have kids, and my teacher looked me dead in the eyes and said “your future children are looking down on you from heaven and are very disappointed in you.” I’ve since realized I’m asexual lmao

[@Lad-z6d]

Wow, your young women leader freaking sucks. I can tell you right now, my leaders would NEVER say something like that. In fact, if some KID said something rude like that, my leader would definitely get mad at them. I remember this one time some kid said something bad about gays, and my leader kindly lectured him. I just hate how so many people commenting on this video think that Mormons are toxic. Our church literally teaches not to judge and to be loving. Some members of the church are simply just idiots, and they're not doing what the prophets asked. I will admit, my mom kind of got angry with me a year ago when I also said that I didn't want to have kids, but I guess that's just because she's my mom. She wants her grandchildren. That's changed now, however. I REALLY want to have kids. I would be heartbroken if I couldn't. It would be hard to have kids, but it'd all be worth it. But hey, it's okay if you don't feel the same way, Your leader had no good reason to talk to you that way. I bet most girls in that room also thought she was being ridiculous.

[@davidwyattearpson]

I'm so glad my sister never had to experience that. My sister doesnt want kids, and the people at my sister's young women's actually support her... LIKE HOW IT SHOULD BE.

[@davidwyattearpson]

@@Lad-z6d" Some members of the church are simply just idiots, and they're not doing what the prophets asked" you couldnt have said it better

[@holorainduck8569]

The idea of children watching and judging me from ‘heaven’ is bone shaking. Like no thanks they can stay up there I’m not bringing them down

[@rainbowstarfall]

I get you. I was born Muslim. I rejected it at 13. I'm also ace lmao

[@PKeyChai]

Kai is the sweetest man I've ever heard. I hope his family contacts him soon. This world needs more people like him.

[@mimicupcake9173]

I know!!! I was looking for this comment

[@leahelaynerivera7410]

His story made me tear up pretty hard, guys got a huge heart

[@nicolecourtney8688]

Beautiful soul right their. If any of us are a hair closer to God it would be this man. I mean to say that if theres a god id imagine his kindness to echo that of Kais

[@jerikamclean3206]

My heart broke FOR him 💔💔

[@johnmike121]

he has such kind eyes

[@taceyschuenman922]

I am a current member and I honestly think this is done very respectfully so thanks Anthony!!! I agree with a lot of things the former members said too!

[@Bllluber]

Tacey Schuenman hi me 2

[@tori1884]

Me too :D

[@topestcompilations6526]

Yup

[@shul-be]

Tacey Schuenman Same same! I absolutely loved this video! They should make every member watch this 😂

[@vasilidoesstuff]

Cult

[@mayoPancakes45]

I told my young women’s leader that I wanted to enlist in the military, but she ended up telling me my only purpose was to be a wife and mother. So I shouldn’t join. I was just a baby 12 year old. Now I’m 17 and I go to boot camp this July. Get got

[@4everbuffylover]

Food is Good and? Church members are not perfect. There are plenty that say stupid things like this.

[@animesnow6649]

confessionsofoncer the problem is that these ideas are taught by the church and it’s leaders. “With faith, I will strengthen my home and family, make and keep sacred covenants, and receive the ordinances and blessings of the holy temple.” This phrase is what you will spend 6 years of your life repeating once or twice a week as a young woman. Then you have leaders using manuals that, mostly, teach how to be a mother and wife. How to take care of the house and kids. As well as how you should keep you virginity for your husband and not do anything with anyone till you are married to them. Rarely do they talk about careers and how to improve yourself that doesn’t involve a future husband and children. So yeah it’s the members but it isn’t their own ideas, they were taught by those before so they continue to teach it.

[@o.g.186]

Hell yeah! Go you!!!

[@izzydavis4510]

Good job!

[@Roo-ds5fp]

You go girl!!

[@remihoneymoon3175]

I lost all of my friends at church because I was assaulted by a Mormon boy at a Mormon party. I’ve been left out of every activity, no one cares that I’ve stopped coming to class, I’ve lost every. single. Mormon friend I had. even the ones who still speak to me comfort him. I’ve gotten angry messages. SO SO many excuses for him. I’m 15. he’s 18. I am being blamed. and I am hated now because I told a few of the girls my age and younger who he is VERY overly affectionate with. lol.

[@akgamer8466]

Just tell people holy crap it’s not that hard

[@aubreyc.4597]

It’ll get better ❤ that sounds like such a rough thing to go through just know that you deserve better, in or out of the church. None of the stuff you’re going through is what the church teaches is right. Be strong 🤍

[@ksparks689]

Typical, unfortunately, to support the male perpetrator and shun the female victim. I’m so sorry that happened to you.

[@No_thankssir]

I cannot believe that they did that to you I am so sorry.

[@JustMe99999]

Go to the police!

[@bunbunnio]

KZbin: doesn’t take down channels like Onision Also KZbin: Takes down Anthony’s amazing content in which people can learn about real world issues and society Wtf KZbin

[@BrianaLynn7]

kay cass yep

[@Copas12345]

I have never heard, what did onision do?

[@BrianaLynn7]

Copas12345 uh that’s internet 101 at this point. Just search it up there’s like 50 documentaries on him by now.

[@AM-xq8nl]

What video did they take down?

[@the_gamer5781]

@@Copas12345 Basically, he's being accused of abusing and manipulating ex-partners, and he and his current spouse are being accused of enticing and grooming minors. Chris Hansen (Why don't you have a seat over there?) has been looking into him since August. The FBI is also currently investigating him.

[@sweetsoup7292]

Mormons don't drink alcohol, and when I was a child I'd ask questions during Sunday school about Jesus turning water into wine. They'd always tell me wine in the bible just meant grape juice.

[@Sinklair8]

Jesus was getting turnt

[@Understanding_Boys]

That’s just your church teachers being weird

[@vincentmeade2534]

@@Understanding_Boys back then wine was actually better for you than the water but today we have the luxury to drink clean water so that rule now doesn't apply

[@bokeh6551]

Wine was crushed up grapes, they weren't drinking it for pleasure, it was cleaner than the water they had so its was safer to drink.

[@goonerOZZ]

Actually they are right. The word that is translated into the English word "wine" in the Bible usually do means grape juice, and not the alcoholic beverage we now know as wine. And back in those days it's actually impossible to ferment wine to the level of alcohol that we have today (today's wine have the alcohol level of close to 20%), back then the alcoholic wine rarely goes above 10% due to the nature of yeast that is available. So yeah the wine in the bible most likely do refer to grape juice.

[@astralityyy]

can we talk about this woman’s “pick up a wife or two in utah” shirt

[@secilymusic]

Guadalupe Ramirez yr welcome 🤣

[@elizabethmcindoe4646]

I googled it Feb 19, 2020 - Utah's state Senate has voted unanimously to decriminalise polygamy among consenting adults. Under current laws, anyone found to have multiple spouses could face up to five years in prison. Proponents of ... Mormon founder 'had up to 40 wives' ... Trump 'to pick Amy Coney Barrett' for Supreme Court.

[@astralityyy]

40 WIVES?! HELLO?!

[@astralityyy]

@@maze6797 i-

[@devinevigil]

Sure is great living in Utah 😬😂

[@lady_draguliana784]

I was a member of the LDS church for over a year in the early 2000's and got married in the temple. My experience was one of pressure to conform that is so severe that it supersedes any sense of decency, objective morality, or compassion. My sister-in-law had clear symptoms of mental illness and coninciding medical issues making her unable to conceive. she was pressured by the temple to adopt FOUR children. for the entire time i knew them, she spent almost every waking moment in bed, isolated from the children whilst her husband was at work (neglecting them). Also in that one year, that temple abandoned a teen missionary in south America, refusing to even pay his way home when he was found out as homosexual on his mission, and 2 children were sent to conversion camps for "suffering from same-sex attraction".

[@cinnabard955]

I screamed when I saw Cecily, she’s actually my music teacher

[@secilymusic]

Llama Girl oh shoot, who are ya Llama Girl?? WHY ARENT YOU PRACTICING??? 🤣

[@BestFeetCompilations]

Llama Girl congratulations, you played yourself

[@geraniumblue]

uNDERRATED COMMENT

[@sneakyeze]

Gottem

[@ScalyRaptor1944]

@@BestFeetCompilations lol

[@thekeelybug]

genuinely started sobbing whenever Kai said he still writes letters to his family in hopes of reconciliation, and i’m so glad this series exists

[@dianalondono5599]

Keely Smith that guy deserves to be happy, he is really so forgiving.

[@christinebihasa6863]

Dude that part broke my heart

[@Alyeah_]

I was washing my hands and I heard “Kai” and I was like bruh don’t tell me Onision’s wife is here

[@snakeysstyle783]

Nice to know

[@kitkat88owen]

*really sweet and heartfelt moment* Anthony: “I ACTually HaVe A PaRTinG GiFt fOR yOu”

[@AkiAmeko]

I need a meme where we just interrupt heartfelt conversations with “I ACTually HaVe A PaRTinG GiFt fOR yOu”

[@___jisoochrist]

That should be another famous meme by Anthony (the other being "two dudes sitting in a hot tub")

[@kitkat88owen]

AkiAmeko hahaha yes

[@booktales1687]

Anthony: *posts a heart warming video* KZbin: wE hAvE a PaRtInG gIfT fOr YoU

[@alex_ranboo]

I am an "ex-mo" who is Bi but I can't leave the church because my whole family and life are centered around it. This video is really helping me get through these hard times. Thank you 💚

[@hippityhoppitygetoffmyprop]

Goodluck man ❤

[@jack.bireley]

Don’t leave

[@jimmiekookie3857]

@@jack.bireley what the hell man💀💀

[@ksparks689]

Alex_Ranboo when you’re ready to leave, there will happiness and relief. When you’re ready.

[@CommanderWaddles]

Just remember, you're not just some person with your role & you current situation. You are one of these amazing creatures that can live a life of riches or intense poverty, a life of ignorance or rich with knowledge, a life of connection or isolation... you can be literally ANYBODY you work to be. You can find a new family/community/"life". Hopefully some of your family wants to coke with you. But know, you are never stuck. You are free as a bird to decide whether to stay, or leave and start anew.

[@jennahyser7245]

You should do a “I spent a day with recovering addicts” it would be very inspiring to addicts currently struggling. I’m four years sober and would have loved to see that when I was going through it.

[@joavargsss]

Jenna Hyser in my school one recovering addict gave us a conference he was smoking and he felt that he had wings and he jumped from the roof and lost his legs when he explained us all I just started crying because he became an addict at 9 years old because he felt like his parents didn’t love him and I was just crying cause there’s people that actually go through that.

[@allyrobinson4599]

Same

[@Candy26262]

my mom is 60 days sober today i am so happy she realized her drinking was so bad (unfortunately that epiphany was after being in the hospital for 3 weeks after falling from drinking too much) but she is doing great and congrats to you for being four years sober!

[@haileyelayne4850]

That’d be amazing. I’m 20 days sober from a 4 year battle with alcohol.

[@dominikperez6006]

My mother is a recovered addict and watching her change for the better has been the best experience of my life. I think your idea is great. It would show addicts that they can get help and that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

[@ashleygrace9797]

The only reason Anthony doesnt post everyday is because the rest of the week hes fixing the celling.

[@el-ti8gd]

PrinceNaveen Thefrog what does that have to do with her comment

[@k.3703]

PrinceNaveen Thefrog I think you replied to the wrong comment 😂

[@princenaveenthefrog1457]

Fat Cat lmao oops, sorry guys didn’t mean to reply here

[@daniela-pp1ms]

PrinceNaveen Thefrog Wait I'm late what did you say? 😂

[@emperorpphed6561]

@@daniela-pp1ms he came out of the closet

[@TCBK416]

List of “I spent the day with ___” I would like to see -Suicide Survivors -Past Drug Addicts -Porn Stars -Celebrities - Babies/Toddlers -Once Homeless people/homeless people

[@triviaseesawoutsold2104]

i nominate myself for suicide survivors, ill get all emotional if it means i get to shake hands with padildo

[@NaomiMJS]

BABIES, YES

[@iliterallyloveihop4750]

Babies!!!!😍

[@stupiddumbfum7255]

And maybe perhaps add drag queens onto that list?

[@ashstarcher6350]

Tyler Brenner good ideas

[@hippie_snake]

I was raised mormon. My sister was slapped across the face as a child for saying "oh my god!" My mom was slapped across the face for saying the bible was like a big journal with multiple authors (a good analogy, I thought). I was told at 8 years old that I was going to hell because my mom let me listen to music by a gay musician. When my grandparents found out my mom was getting married to a jewish man, they yelled at her and belitlled her in the middle of a restaurant saying "You cant marry a jew! The jews killed god!!" That man is my dad now. The fact that I am part of the LGBTQ+ community, that my fiance is african american, that I have a tattoo, that I struggle with mental health... these are all things for which I am judged, frowned upon, and gossiped over within the church. I left the church when I was 12 years old. The mormon church made me feel like a dirty sinner for simply existing, and that is wrong through and through. They claim that god loves all his children, yet exclude anyone who is different from them. I don't believe in a god, but if there is one, I am sure he would never approve of this behavior.

[@chelseakarren4101]

Im very sorry, I dont know what youve gone through, the people arent perfect, in this religion, self loathing and depression are common in this religion, and others, its easy to feel like you cant measure up, but you can, in every way, you are just as good as me and i am just as good as you, we are all beloved children of Heavenly Father, and even though it may not always feel like it, He loves us, Im straight and idk what youve endured bc of you identification in the lgbtqia+ community, but some people are just jerks

[@crispychickentenders8039]

i was raised mormon, and i remember in seminary class the teacher had us write anonymous questions that would be drawn from a jar and answered throughout the course, and my question was about being queer, and my teacher, god bless him, he said that queerness isnt wrong, and as long as you follow the gospel and remain chaste (no smoochy smooch, premarital sex, which is a touchy subject but ill get to that). that god will love and accept you. outside of the whole virginity thing- it was really amazing to have someone in a position of influence tell me that what i was feeling wasnt wrong, and that as long as i was kind to myself ill be okay. again, the virginity thing is a whole other can of worms, but im so thankful for that seminary teacher. also suprisingly, a lot of my straight mormon friends are either queer, or allies, even my peers were very accepting. while they were largely uneducated about the lgbtq community as a whole, they weren't against it. its nice to see healing take place and to see somewhere become safer for us :)

[@scoposteve8470]

Shit my family weren’t that intense

[@savnick3406]

Okay, current member, that's the crappiest bull that I've ever heard. That is not what we stand for. I'm so sorry they treated you like this. I'd apologize for them, but frankly, though I try not to make judgements, based on that, they are not real Mormons, and I can't even I identify with any of their crap. I'm sorry you had to endure that. I'm my belief system though, they get to have fun explaining their actions to God, so they get to deal with that fun time.

[@thuvu8605]

What a paradox! we are in 21st century and something likes those behaviours. Just a blind belief.

[@sgram0921]

Me, sick in bed with the flu: "I really wish there was something to wa--" Anthony: *crashes through the ceiling* MORMONS

[@ennoya7158]

hope you get better soon :)

[@gavinfinley929]

Same here, hope you get better soon!

[@sgram0921]

Thanks guys! Hope everyone feels better soon. This ish is going around like crazy 😷

[@SoldierMan1557]

Same here I hope you feel better soon

[@VivaLasVibez]

Same!

[@77devon]

Former Mormons go by “Ex-mo’s”? Really? WHY NOT GO BY FORMON 😪

[@ScalyRaptor1944]

Lol

[@gustav8951]

Genius

[@MarklandThomas]

I really prefer Latter Day Ain't

[@CrueltyFreebyChelsea96]

I’m an ex-mo and I always joke that my rap name would be Post Mormón 😂

[@nataliejensen8756]

people who arent mormon in utah can be known as no-mo’s😳

[@maryjanexo]

I was Mormon and very musical, and the “funny” one. My Mormon peers and leaders absolutely loved me and I had a lot of friends. I came out privately to my family as bisexual, and no one in my church knew. That was until I went to a school dance with a girl, and after I did, I was completely isolated. No one talked to me. No one cared when I didn’t come to church. My Mormon youth group church leader who used to love me left a letter at my house that said I was going down the wrong path and that she was very concerned for me and that satan had his grip on me. I literally lost all of my church friends overnight. That showed me how fake the friendship and support is. You have to be cookie cutter Mormon, or appear to be or else you are isolated or treated differently. I now have REAL friends who won’t leave overnight because I literally slow danced with someone of the same sex.

[@larissahuyboom4313]

I see you and am glad you are able to be yourself with real people who care!

[@amandaconstanza]

I am glad that you have good friends now :)

[@debbiemaherr]

Holy crap. I’m so sorry that happened to you! The church needs to normalize LGBTQ because they literally say that god loves E V E R Y O N E

[@evanmcundchiz548]

Wait but ur family did support u right!?

[@maryjanexo]

@@evanmcundchiz548 My mom didn't at first, and some extended family members are judgy but the rest of my family, and surprisingly my dad was really nice and accepting, thank god.

[@Warhammer24-7]

I currently am Mormon, and I've been questioning it recently. I like to think that I'm one of the good Mormons, mostly because my parents were converts. We aren't as strict to follow the rules as other people, I have gay friends and those that aren't the same religion as I. This video is helping me understand my feelings towards the religion better, and some day I might leave. For now though, I just want to be a Mormon that isn't an asshole.

[@x.kenna.benna.x]

It is literally a cult. I got out and i hope you do too. They try to control nearly every part of your life and if you look up the history of Joseph Smith he was a disgusting polyamorous pedophile.

[@brycepalmer8100]

there is no "good" mormon. all mormons are enabling the cult.

[@josephlinares5109]

I just want you to know that Mormons are definitely a minority. Many people will go against our church and throw stones at us because we hold ourselves to a higher standard. We teach to doubt our doubts before we doubt our faith because if you doubt everything you believe in you'll never have the truth. I know it may be difficult taking the road less traveled, but you will most likely find joy and peace in trying to be your best self. Our gospel doesn't teach to have any hatred or judgement for anyone. I hope that whatever you decide, you will pray about it. God won't lead you astray.

[@josephlinares5109]

@@gordianknot9595 Our church is in fact variable. And many people go against our church because of the rules we follow. And I said doubt your doubts BEFORE you doubt your faith. Tell me another group you can find who are as squared away. Whose youth dedicate 2 years helping others draw closer to Christ, rather than chasing girls, drugs, and alcohol. Who have happier lives, closer families, and stay away from worldly thing deemed as "okay" in our society. People have indeed gone against us for our standards, but the fruit of our church is better than most you will find.

[@heythere6983]

Joseph was a false prophet . Like Muhammad , similar story , a deceiving spirit told him he was a prophet and he had the secret truth. Oddly Egyptian writing based text . Why Egyptian? Well he was a m a s o n , which are occultists and trust worship s a t a n . So where many of the original members . Also they believe God was a man that became God and they believe they can become like him , they believe Jesus wasn’t conceived by Holy Ghost by rather there was an act of physical intimacy . Also believe Jesus has multiple wives They believe Jesus and S a t a n are siblings . They believe God is from another planet . It’s a false religion , a total sham

[@cierram8019]

When he started talking about the Mormon moms helping LGBT kids, I started crying

[@zoinks-scoob]

it looked like he was about to cry too :'(

[@aubreewasden2637]

my mom is a mama dragon, they really are doing great things :)

[@jessicamarie7322]

Same

[@thecheeserssoup1524]

Those are the type of people I needed when I was in the church

[@lilium9361]

Such kind people.. It's a shame that they're even necessary tho. I mean to kick out your own flesh and blood...

[@Rose-vs6ji]

"I'm not afraid of some S K Y D A D D Y"

[@shachartzadok]

LMAO

[@shachartzadok]

@ᴖᴥᴖJust your fellow k-pop fanᴖᴥᴖ Haha thanks, I like yours too

[@cirillojoe]

you should be.

[@audrepoison566]

Haha love Jimmy Snow

[@Skullmaster-rf3hp]

I'm not either. lol

[@rafaelaclerici5579]

when the woman gave anthony the awkward handshake i instantly knew DIS A GAY

[@rafaelaclerici5579]

@@ismininotonlineme too holy shit the gayness is too much

[@beefstroganoff8597]

Mood

[@fatimadeanda6658]

Her shirt tho

[@bettyfox5435]

my brain was like. one of us one of us

[@angelgalvan6810]

Same

[@joesteph5121]

Ex-Mormon here! I really appreciated the comments by the gentleman that was “outed”. Honest without being disgruntled!

[@The1sillygirly]

As an ExMormon, this was satisfying to watch. I just wish that there was someone you interviewed who left for reasons outside of sexuality.

[@The1sillygirly]

@Laura Martin-Falla I'm willing to bet that's why they are on KZbin and got so popular. Almost every LGBT will leave Mormonism, but more than the 1% end up leaving for their own reasons.

[@loopylou-km4il]

I'm an ex Mormon too... I left because I was groomed and abused by a bishops son when I was 14 and he was 18... When we told the church (my mum and me) they did absolutely nothing, including his dad who was bishop at the time. They blamed me. Then I got sexually assaulted by another member when I was 16, so I gave up on it entirely because if they can judge me for being bisexual and not being perfect they should sure as hell judge others for being predators

[@nicole-rb4iw]

@@loopylou-km4il i am so sorry that happened to u that is absolutely horrible . i hope u have found peace since then in whatever u believe in now and hope u have healed from any trauma that whole thing may have caused u . i hope u have a good day :))

[@justnoel4428]

I grew up with my abusive great aunt who took me and my sister to Mormon church every Sunday. I’m not straight so that was definitely a factor but there are things that church did that creeped me out. There was a big meeting where these 12 people said Jesus would come and talk to them and tell them what to tell the church. The 12 people believed they were the incarnations of the apostles and that they were the only ones who could hear Jesus speaking. I don’t really think it had anything to do with faith, rather than getting everyone to worship the hell out of those guys. They were all really nice on the outside but most of them beat the shit out of their children when they got home. I remember them trying to baptize me and for some reason I had the urge to run away as fast as I could. It was weird. I refused, of course but my sister got baptized. She’s always gave me weird vibes since then. Not to be one of those people but something about that place gave me the creeps as a kid. I stopped going around age 12 and my great aunt has since disowned me for being a disgrace to her family. It is what it is but that church is somewhere I’m never going back to.

[@daikonlegs2726]

I personally left because of what I found out online.

[@yasmingonzalezgarcia5917]

When kai started talking about the moms who take in teens, I felt like he got emotional, and that really got to mee😢 He is a really strong man💪

[@WastingtimeInc]

I think Anthony was also getting emotional, and I was too.

[@Tevenz127]

I just cried a little

[@carabuker897]

Yeah! I actually helped out at Pride Seattle with them one year, giving out free hugs. I think its really super cool. - a 17 y/o lesbian mormon

[@emelia8459]

I had a few tears drop his story means a lot to me

[@jasmynj5065]

I love how Anthony just knows how to communicate with all types of people and their personalities, honestly need me a man like that haha

[@dirisurrezione365]

For real! ✨👌💯😍💌

[@ComePollinateMeHey]

Literally! He's so open-minded, I think that's why. He can see from multiple perspectives and doesn't let his own beliefs and views get in the way.

[@anewagora]

@@ComePollinateMeHey good way to describe it, when people can take on the lens or personality traits of others' it's a gift. If you can let go of your preferences, culture or personality traits a little more, you gain flexibility. I find this helped me a lot when I mediate conflict.

[@breighbell]

Im a current member of the church and just wanted to say that their experiences are 1000% valid. There’s such a nasty toxicity within the culture of the church that make it feel culty when it’s really not intended to be that way. People also have strong rules for themselves they try to pass off as doctrine on everyone else. I’m disgusted that the bishop asked her that about her gf. Totally none of his business and he didn’t need to know that to do his job. I promise there are a lot of us who don’t suck. We are trying to change the culture little by little

[@breighbell]

A lot of it is also just cultural conservatism in the US infecting the culture of the church in the US. It is a world wide church I’m just speaking from my experience here in the US

[@marenure3496]

Amen to this!!

[@Suprixia]

As a member I completely agree with you.

[@lukeflont]

Facts, everyone at my church shoves soap down there kids mouth when they swear, beat them if they disagree, and neglect for differences. Thankfully my parents had common sense growing me up, they don’t care what I do or choose all they care for is my success. Just depends on who they are I guess.

[@aubreyc.4597]

Thank you for this. I’m hold pretty centrist/left leaning views and I hope the church can continue to become kore progressive over the years and with the new generation, which I think it will. Also, i think there’s a lot to be said about living in Utah 😬 I don’t and I’ve honestly not experienced much of the exclusive behavior that I know is there

[@sallymater]

“Life is better lived with love” a quote I will always remember :,)

[@harryabelpotter9630]

Jesus said, "If ye love me ~ keep my commandments." What kind of Christian are you !!! ... or ... are you an atheist/agnostic?

[@bibii_an]

I was very heart warming when he said that 💗😖

[@captainahab5522]

Truth Honesty Respect Love Knowledge I live by this philosophy

[@lizamccracking5621]

Honestly that brought me to tears 🥺

[@mikaviti1625]

@Berakah Aidoo I’m agnostic but yea, i agree. Love definitely beyond sex.

[@m1_k3y3]

Anthony: Former Mormons Me: Formons :D Anthony: Ex-mo's Me: oh... :c

[@oofland4114]

HE SAID IT WHILE U READ THIS

[@shicocc]

George Foremans are Mormon confirmed

[@vibinbrb]

I like yours better ❤️

[@thalukesta2112]

Eric Foreman

[@ValkyrieKitty777]

Beformons

[@solodolo8049]

I gagged when she said the bishop asked her that super specific question about her sex life. Remember, some bishops ask CHILDREN these personal sexual questions. Please be aware.

[@s.stewart8113]

@@xXDemonWolfSkullXx she did say some..

[@change_of_topic6773]

My bishop asked me if I had had sexual intercourse in a required private meeting so I could get a pass to go on the temple trip. I didn't go, but the question made both of us uncomfortable.

[@Isirian]

I remember Mr Atheist made a video about all these questions they ask, questions that are definitely way too personal for what they want to know. I honestl think they have no business asking any of these questions anyway, but asking about specific things that you did, like as specific as Secily mentioned, that's another level. I agree with Anthony, it's for the bishops themselves, for their twisted benefit, not to help anybody.

[@eduardafreitax]

Realizing that my dad's father (witch I refuse to have any connection) asked that kinda of question to people gross me tf out

[@hausofphid3966]

This issue is always triggering for me. My skin crawls when I think of the questions my bishops asked me as a child. It took me 30 years to wake up and leave, but knowing my daughters will never have to experience that trauma makes the heartache of leaving worth it.

[@blue.velvettt]

I was forced into Mormonism when I was very very young. I remember screaming and crying whenever it was Sunday morning because I didn't want to go but I never understood why. Honestly it was very traumatizing. Now i am gay lmfao

[@holacomooduh]

lessgo

[@SierraFarted]

I was the 69th like 😘

[@blue.velvettt]

@@SierraFarted yuh slayyyy😩

[@queeniemarigold]

Same

[@Wayclarke]

Plot twist

[@madib3356]

why did i read the title as “ex-morons” instead of “ex-mormons”

[@misschevious123]

that is also not wrong

[@ScalyRaptor1944]

Its a easy misteak

[@elizabethpetersen3860]

Well, I mean same thing...

[@_ZOOWEEMAMA_]

Tbh if you live in Utah (mormon hq) like I do then you'd realize that this isn't wrong. Lol

[@mckinleysmith9166]

can you all please stop, there are active members here and you're offending them thanks

[@wolter6102]

Anthony and Kai: *Heartfelt moment* I hope your family sees this Anthony right after that: PADILDO

[@starseedsupport8204]

Being Mormon seemed so right until my son killed himself. I just wanted to belong to a loving group. I did''t realize how the teachings made us feel much more guilty and fearful than loved. Judged for being unworthy caused my boy to rationalize that death was the only answer

[@secilymusic]

That's awful. I am sending you a huge internet hug.

[@tweedledummie]

I'm so so sorry for your loss 😭😣💜

[@kayk2631]

I’m sorry for your loss 🕊❤️

[@selinaogorman8380]

Am sorry for that your loss that’s terrible and painful praying for you and hugs🙏❤️

[@abigailmackay7946]

Thats absolutely awful im sorry it really does suck when you believe in something and find out it just hurting you, may your boy rest in piece sending hugs and wishes your way ❤

[@rob9999]

As a person who grew up in Utah, in a very mormon, very judgemental community, I find this video incredibly relatable. My family and I were never mormon, but growing up in a community that is consistently pressuring us to conform, and then punishing us by exiling us from the community, was an incredibly awful experience. For the longest time I never felt accepted. That is, until I left Utah to seek acceptance and love in my late 20s. All I know is that because of my up-bringing in Utah, with the lack of connection, it really has created deep-rooted trust and connection issues, despite desiring it so much. I love Utah because its beautiful, and my entire family lives there. But im really not sure if I would live there again. If I did, I would intentionally seek out a community with variety in beliefs.

[@sam-ww1wk]

Springdale, Moab, or Park City, and Kanab.... I live in one of them. Yeah, the rest... ouch,,, cult city... unless you're into the slc scene.

[@celloafterdark4173]

I grew up there and would never move back.

[@cahtoah]

First 5 seconds of the interview: Girl: *Starts performing a ritual on Anthony’s hand*

[@criistal_frappex253]

I-

[@foreverd4nk796]

Yes

[@I_have_a_new_desk]

_* falls of and crawls away *_

[@secilymusic]

Cahtoah 😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬

[@nagmumulto9305]

Bruuuh wtf was that 💀

[@madichapstick]

I'm an ex-Mormon and I just wanted to say how amazing you handled this interview Anthony. You could tell that you did your research and you made sure this was still respectful to those who are still in the church as well as letting the interviewees speak their truth. Thanks for showing Mormons that us ex-Mormons aren't bad people.

[@basedaudio1]

You're super cute

[@pookpook3891]

If it is of any comfort (don't know if the word is correct here) you're not a bad person nor do I think that ex mormons are bad people :) I have many friends who are ex Mormons (because gays, transgender or just not agreeing with the church ) and we are still hanging out ! (Plus my brother is also an ex mo and since he is now covered in tattoos people assume he is the black sheep but nah he's the coolest) Being in a religion doesn't protect you from being a bad person. There are bad people everywhere just like good people. I agree with Kai that love is what matter. And in fact he convinced me that what I like in the church is most of all the love that I have felt and the occasion of service (in food banks and shelters, the sense of community for example). It was a feeling I had since a really long time but now I definitely can put words on it. I know that every church and situation is different, ( my ex mormon friends were not kicked out of their home for their sexuality and gender identity and we are very close for example but there are still people in the case of Kai who are shunned out there because they are "bad" -eventhough the teachings say very clearly that family comes first 😧 ) however I really hope that you are surrounded by people who don't think you are bad and love you :) ❤ Hope my message made sense since English is not my first language lol 😅

[@kenpercent4586]

I'm a Mormon and I just want to say that I'm sorry you guys get a bad rap for leaving. You shouldn't have to deal with that.

[@shul-be]

Madi Chapman I’m a current member and I agree 1000%. Very well done! Also, I apologize for those of us who treat you terrible 😔

[@sergeantsalty3250]

Madi Chapman so happy that you are happy ❤️❤️

[@ellelowry5861]

I started choking when Kai referred to God as SKY DADDY what a legend

[@savannahskye6279]

Fkn perfect comment

[@skinsey85]

I love how hard Anthony giggled at the term "sky daddy" 😂

[@jesus4818]

you should do “i spent a day with single parents” and “i spent a day with mental health therapists”

[@Jesus_Christ_Ur_Savior]

Hey Jesus. It's me.. JESUS

[@jesus4818]

Jesus Christ broooo

[@Alexandraincognito]

Or just single parents. There's single dads out there too

[@jesus4818]

Alexandra Incognito yes yes single parents

[@mmg8830]

I would also love to see single dads!

[@froge6652]

“Formon” aka former Mormon is a much better names than “ex-mo”

[@baileymarcum]

Achmed and The Tiger 100% damn

[@QueenLizardSparkles]

As an ex-mo, I like ex-mo better

[@juliareste]

formon was used in mykies video! is that what ur referencing?

[@aleksfakename7105]

Formon is genius

[@Dil.020]

Your brain>>

[@natasharisgaard8793]

When Kai teared up talking about the mama dragons that takes ind shunned lgbtq+ teens, I felt myself get all mushy along Anthony 🥺 9:05

[@1tzm3hh11]

Oml bruh that happened to me and I live in a mormon state and in most states everyone's usually pretty accepting of lgbtq+ kids but where I live no... they get bullied relentlessly and I always hid the fact that I'm pansexual and I still do...

[@natasharisgaard8793]

@@1tzm3hh11 I'm so sorry this has happened to you. I hope you find accepting and loving people to surround yourself with!

[@jasoneyre9740]

I love Mama Dragons! They're such an important and kind group

[@golfammissaghian2817]

I left the church and they won’t stop harassing me with phone calls. They called me and as soon as I heard their voice I hung up

[@jeffs4483]

It's a cult. Run.

[@johnlee1352]

All 17 million Mormons have the same voice? wow

[@sarahh.8579]

Tell them you want to be put on the "do not contact" list.

[@bestbi3587]

My mom left the mormon church 20 years ago. We are still constantly harrassed by the church. They make it near impossible to leave, but my mom tracked down and jumped through all of their hoops. Two decades later and they still come to our house (more than just missionaries) and send us letters and call her buisness number and have her on their records as an "inactive member" even though she filed to be removed as such. It's really horrible to see my mom constantly hounded by this traumatic part of her life. I think she should sue the church, but she's too nice for that.

[@elliefuller3667]

That’s why I want to be excommunicated. So when I move out and leave the church, they won’t send all their bullshit after me to try and keep me in.

[@bestbi3587]

@@elliefuller3667 its pretty hard to be excommunication though, isn't it? Dont you have to get into massive public scandal first?

[@elliefuller3667]

@@bestbi3587 Yeah, you have to do something extreme and make sure that one of the higher church officials hears about it, like a stake president. So it is pretty hard to do it.

[@honestalex5790]

I got kicked out at 18 and thankfully have not been sent a plate of cookies from the local missionaries yet

[@kp4588]

BS

[@notAlbertbtw]

I really liked how objective this interview was. They just spoke of what they experience and how they felt. I have nothing but respect for Anthony and the interviewers

[@MrPhsicobilly]

I live the objectiveness in the interview, the interviewees were subjective... Just wanted to be clear with that

[@bexii786]

Interviewees

[@MrPhsicobilly]

@@bexii786 thanks lol

[@skullo1551]

I just realized that "Sky Daddy" is literally how we refer to God when talking to children in Portuguese

[@skullo1551]

@PurpleStikyPunch Oily Daddy Josh

[@Lilvynom]

I can only think of game grumps calling it sky daddy too

[@tori8383]

OMG i just realized that lmao

[@updown95]

JESUS ESSS! But I love even more that everybody that answered you comment speaks/understands Portugueses but still choose to talk in English

[@skullo1551]

​@@updown95 If I saw any "algum br aqui?" comment I would just nuke my original comment in disgust

[@gems_acc]

My dad is a ex-Mormon and he got a bunch of hate when leaving the church, he understands why people are in the church and he doesn’t hate them

[@skyeote5982]

Hey I was surprised when they talked about the mama dragons, my mom is the founder of that thing!

[@sodapop2755]

Really? That's so cool! Is there some more information about what she does? I find it very interesting

[@angrydonutface7420]

@@sodapop2755 They have a website :)

[@laurestry]

GOD BLESS UR MOM!!! when i came out my mom joined the facebook group for it and it rlly helped her accept and understand me :’)

[@maddiepaddy2608]

That's amazing!

[@divinehumanismm]

Your mom is amazing!

[@MrLeFluffy1]

The fact the Anthony was very obviously shocked and upset at the mention that Kai was outed by someone else to his family makes me very proud. Outing someone else is never, EVER okay, and the fact that Anthony is fully aware of this and understands how devastating that can be, as odd as it sounds, makes me really happy. It shows he cares.

[@HypnoLuna]

+

[@daisygarcia4454]

I’d totally watch a “Spent a day with Former Child stars” like either internet or Hollywood stars

[@MenineSucks]

I wanna see where "Charlie bit me"!! Omg that was my first thought 😂

[@rosierennie5867]

The Olsen Twins, I'd love for him to interview the Olsen Twins

[@ayoooitzkassy]

@@MenineSucks I honestly thought of Fred aka lucas

[@kirstengriffith5479]

I just told my parents that I'm leaving the church, I was 17 and I just turned 18 so I'm still living at home, and they have almost completely blocked me out of their lives. I have heard nothing but guilt tripping and manipulation from them as an attempt to help me come back to church. Its been tough, but I'm going to move out as soon as I have the money to do so and hopefully that way I can have some peace.

[@jeffs4483]

You should move out of that toxicity and into a better, healthier environment.

[@johnlee1352]

What did you expect? Spit in their faces by rejecting their honestly held faith while eating their food, watching their TV, enjoying their shelter and who knows what all? I'll bet your mom does your laundry. Maybe you should have left Mommy's house before you did the big boy thing, huh? Oops.

[@corianne8527]

As someone who is still within this church, I think this video was very well done and I highly respect these people for talking about these issues. I wonder how many of these people are from Utah or areas like that because I’ve noticed since coming to school in Utah people really do take the culture to the extreme and particularly at BYU (as opposed to church members outside Utah). Homophobia and pressure to conform is a big problem here (and throughout the church) and there is a serious need for change. I commend these people for seeking to live happy and good lives and coming forward with their stories, as well as their kindness and respect towards those still living the religion.

[@lnoeltal7236]

Corianne as a current member of the church in Virginia, I see just as much homophobia as Catholics or other Christian religions. Majority of us are not homophobic, for I have multiple LGBTQ+ friends.

[@strawberryslums]

I feel like in Utah almost everyone who is in the church is super kind, a lot of my friends are lds. However, some falter for a moment in that when they realize you aren't or that you may disagree with some of their beliefs. Also with teachers interacting with students they're in the same ward as it makes you feel left out. I've had multiple people try to save me and friends take me to church when I wad younger. I think it's good to have the church and I envy the fact people can put so much faith into one thing like that, but I do think in Utah it goes to a bit of an extreme. Like you said it is a bit more close minded, almost like a cliché highschool clique, and no one talks about it.

[@brycek111]

I agree with this whole heartedly as another member of the church. We are taught to accept every one and to "love first, ask questions later", but in utah that isn't really practiced all that well. The older members of the church in Utah seem to be the most conservative, but what I am seeing now is the youngest generation actually taking the teachings to heart, especially acceptance.

[@corianne8527]

Lnoeltal I think that is true and I agree with you that it is also common in other religions, and that many members have LGBTQ+ friends and are supportive, I do as well. I was mostly commenting on church culture in Utah and in particular BYU, because it was something I am seeing a lot of here, more than in church back where Im from. But obviously culture differs from ward to ward

[@mr.mcthicc1073]

I'm also LDS and I agree 100%

[@velvetshock]

I’m an ex-Mormon and my main issue with the church is how they say that we have to aspire to be like Jesus and “love thy neighbour” but they are some of the most judgemental people that if you do something that “breaks the rules”. A lot of my issues include being anti lgbtq+, if you have sex before marriage you’re a sinner. They make you feel bad for doing things like drinking tea and coffee. I felt like they wanted me to be this perfect person and I’m not perfect and I’m not what they want me to be.

[@jawanahomer2284]

I'm still a Mormon, but it's true what you said. The culture sucks with acceptance. The pandemic and no in person church has been awesome for me

[@kelleynrothaermel2311]

Yes, some of what you say is true that we are our own harshest critics, but you know what Church isn't for the perfect. It is for the sinner. We all sin! And they aren't rules. They are God's commandments and you have the right to choose to follow or not. Its do bad you ddin't go to our ward because we love everyone sinner or no sinner.

[@kelleynrothaermel2311]

@Jeffrey Bird n ot really, it is imperfect people. Just because you have a religion doesn't mean you are perfect or that you truly understand God's love. We had a man who was Gay and held a calling in our ward (congregation) and the members loved him. They were devastated when he died of Aids. No one ever asked him not to come to church.

[@kelleynrothaermel2311]

@@argemirotorrico4531 I think change is coming in the church in regards to the LGBT community, but it will take time as it has in the general population. People forget that back in the 1980s most gay, lesbian, and transexuals had to live in the closet. People were fired from jobs and were not allowed to participate in military service. What we all just need to understand is leave the judging to Heavenly Father and just love one another.

[@jomama9075]

Not to mention, if you have sex outside as marriage, the only sin worse than that is murder.

[@harrow185]

LMAO I READ THE TITLE AS "EX-MORONS" 😭😭😭

[@Aleula]

Just as accurate lmao

[@jovamoment]

@@Aleula wtf

[@Aleula]

@@jovamoment I said what I said

[@jovamoment]

@@Aleula you need to go to school girl get some friends to teach you to respect other people's religion and other things

[@Aleula]

@@jovamoment I'm ex-mo, and most of my family has been affected negatively by the church, and most of them fail to realize how much of a cult it is, and how racist, sexist, and homophobic it is. So no, I won't respect the church. I respect the members however.

[@spillinthebeans4354]

Several of my friends I found out to be Mormon only after I got to know them really well. Just like only my closest friends find out I'm a closet vegan. They've always appeared to be completely normal and functional in regular society. I never felt judged for things I may have said to them or done around them when I was not aware of who I was in the presence of. Religion never even came up once until we were invited to these "fun" nights. Where the kids would get together and make crafts, pinewood derby races, hair styling classes. They seem happy. Very loving and understanding with their children who are obviously growing up in a world where these old values do not apply. And I don't see how they're hurting anyone. They've certainly never hurt me. So I keep them as friends. I wouldn't want to shut anyone out the way they might be shut out of their society.

[@liamalien9502]

Thank you for saying that I am Mormon and all I ever see is hate towards the church

[@xbandable]

I had a really rough experience in the Mormon church, and I really admire them as being able to talk about the church so respectfully still. This video was definitely well done!

[@Lex-is-the-best]

xbandable that’s what I was thinking too I’m not sure I could do that

[@shahondajenkins2884]

Did you know that they teach there are three heavens! Only way to get top level is by paying ten percent to 100 Billion dollar in cash investments group LDS. Funny huh PEAK INVESTMENTS was hidding a hoard of money. They should change name to PEAKTHITHINGHOARD

[@alexia3552]

I’m curious about an interview with people who left Jehovah’s Witnesses and looking further into Watchtower corporation

[@jessicainthasoroth2579]

Yes yes yes!!!! I was thinking the exact same

[@eloisemartinez5301]

Please do this!

[@RAVENAPEX99]

I was raised as one and honestly I can say that it sounds alot like what the ex Mormons went through. Apart from the added factor of door to door preaching. It's not a pretty thing to be seen out knocking on doors by people who you go to school with imo.

[@olix1466]

I was ex-communicated from the JW congregations and its scary to hear ex mormons express similar feelings I felt during that time... just a constant mental struggle and it reminds me of the ex cult members video too. Im really happy Im not associated with them anymore..

[@RAVENAPEX99]

@@olix1466 It's honestly so nice to know that we're not alone though. Thanks for sharing :)

[@iulia.bianca.b]

I'm so happy for Kai. He sounds like such a sweet and caring guy, and deserves the peace and freedom to live life as his true self. I'm sure he has lots of friends who care for him

[@harryabelpotter9630]

Kai's a bully. Kai's used the term Sky Daddy. According to the Google dictionary ~ Sky Daddy is a flippant reference to the Christian idea of a "Father" in a celestial heaven. It is a disrespectful insult and a form of bullying. Mr. Padilla said, “Sky Daddy. Idk, is that an offensive term?” Did anyone on team Padilla Google the term before they put up a graphic which said ~ Sky Daddy? As for peace and freedom ~ true and total peace and freedom come from following the Savior of the whole world ~ not from following the selfish desires of our fallen natures and flesh-failures and temptations of the adversary of all man-kind ~ the devil. ... What kind of Christian are you !!! ... or are you an atheist / agnostic? In any case ~ stop trash-talking my church ~ thank you very much. . P E A C E

[@ptboy18]

@Savannah Stuart I ALWAYS think about religious households and Harry Potter. It's essentially witchcraft/magic and had the most cult following. Do they just turn a blind eye?

[@eggmon420]

Ik like he just seems so genuine and nice.

[@shoutingalice2943]

He's such a cool dude I'm glad he's doing well

[@rumaddzero9100]

@@harryabelpotter9630 Sky Daddy pegs the Holy Ghost and Jesus likes watching

[@CrispyDaFrog]

As a Mormon I just want to say that kicking someone out of the family or judging them for being gay is completely wrong and that's not what we stand for

[@calilott275]

I'm surprised they didn't talk so much about how much lower women are treated in the LDS church. One of the things that made me so angry as a child growing up in the church was the fact that boys/men were almost always forgiven of their sins and were not to be looked down on because they had "repented", but women were always still looked at as that sin no matter how much they had "repented" . For example: I kissed a boy (not even because I wanted to, he tricked me) and I was considered a SLUT because I was 13 instead of 16. But many boys I grew up with kissed girls before they were 16 , lost their virginity before they were 18 but were still allowed to go on a LDS Mission. But I don't know many girls that had sex before marriage who go on a LDS Mission.

[@Lexinturmoil]

Exactly! As a small child growing up in the church I was always pissed that "my brothers are allowed to get their own planets, but I'm not!". My younger sister and I looked up to our older brother so much but were always told that we would never amount to anything close to him. We were always told that our job was to support and praise the men. I was expected to get married at 18 and have as many babies as my husband wanted. Total sexist bull shit.

[@lavenderjackson8270]

As a current member of the church it always upsets me when members act sexist and rude to others we are taught to love everyone equally and to not judge others for their actions. I understand how you feel and I'm sorry, there are good people in the church they just get drowned out by the others who constantly berate and judge.

[@calilott275]

@@lavenderjackson8270 one of the hardest parts was the fact that I lived in the heart of the mormon society. I lived 3 blocks east of BYU and less than half a mile from the temple. Everyone I was around was born into Mormonism so they never had a chance to choose this religion for themselves, which made a lot of the people feel as though they were better than all the rest.

[@geegee3788]

@@Lexinturmoil i feel sorry for u as i grew up in the church too. im a 16 year old boy and i would just like to say that being a elder boy in the family is a very hard responsibility. i should know as im the oldest of my family. maybe ur brother is just stressed out from all his responsibilities and says mean stuff to u for a reason. im not saying that what he is doing is good but sometimes i do what look like bad stuff to my siblings when its actually for good reason. And if ur being told that ur job is to praise and worship men, then thats wrong. maybe ask ur biishop about it.

[@geegee3788]

@Daumante Kubiliunaite listen. we all grew up differently, right now i have many responsibilities to deal with. idk how u grew up but where i come from, if ur the oldest boy ur pretty much the person that holds the family together and every one depends on u. I do have my own opinion on the church and honestly, i'm gonna drop out for personal reasons. the reason why i suggested that she ask the bishiopric about it is because the bishop usually gives good advice. but i know that some mormons are corrupted and honestly they are just idiots.

[@ObtuseDookie]

As a mormon, I appreciate you being respectful to the religion while still being honest about your opinions on it. Very well made video Anthony. Thank you.

[@Jdoxianricoakwjrxkaienfzjka]

Growing up in the church I was so scared to watch this video, but Anthony was so respectful of both “sides” and I’m so happy he put this out there.

[@mabellepryor2872]

I myself am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I love how respectful this video. My church and gospel itself fills me full of love. However, sometimes people suck. People can be very judgmental. I still believe in the faith. I understand why people leave, but I still believe in the gospel.

[@View-sc8wf]

You shouldn’t have to be scared to watch videos from the other persons perspective. I understand how that feels.

[@HalfNHalf.]

Mabelle Pryor amen! The gospel is true!

[@juliopenaloza5655]

Only one side was shown, but yeah he was respectful for the most part except at the very end with his sexual thoughts about the name of one of the church's websites.

[@DanceStar3912]

360 View Throughout history Mormon beliefs have been severely misrepresented so it can definitely be scary sometimes to watch videos like this. It has nothing to do with a different viewpoint and more of just hoping that people don’t get the wrong idea about our faith.

[@sarahthomas6956]

When I left the mormon church officially about a year ago. The leaders of the kids told the kids not to play with my kids anymore. My neighbors also stopped talking to me. When my husband parents found out they drove over two hours to yell at us for our terrible decisions and how could we put future generations at risk of not having salvation.

[@rileyalissa6019]

I lost it when he said "sky daddy"

[@maxclips3152]

Lol made me think about Game grumps

[@liam1558]

I think the picture was Thanos.

[@TheDailyEgg]

@@liam1558 lol

[@bellajoella9919]

I think it's a term ex mormons use. Mr. Atheist here on youtube uses it too

[@avibratz941]

Me too

[@summerjade59]

Should’ve got Brendon Urie on this

[@snail_smoothie2314]

That's what I was thinking loll

[@lemonpancake2774]

lmao yes

[@Slayerslover]

Or Tyler Glenn

[@robinhood4579]

I think I would faint seeing Padilla and Urie in the same room. 🤤😻

[@summerjade59]

Robin Hood YES

[@zoed1211]

I’d love to see a “people with invisible illnesses” or “teens with invisible illnesses”

[@infinite-sadness]

da fuq is that

[@nastasiacr3676]

@@infinite-sadness illnesses can be invisible in the sense that you can't really see them in a glance, or even if you spend time with the person. There are physical invisible illnesses, like that one (I can't remember the name) where you just feel PAIN some days for no reason, everywhere on your body. It's not visible at all, you get me? There are disabled people that look fine and can walk fine, but sometimes they're so weak they need a wheelchair. Sometimes they can't even sit straight. But you can't see that if you see them on their good day. Lots of people think "hey, you're not disabled, why do you need that wheelchair?" Although I think OP was mainly talking about physical illnesses, there are also invisible mental disorders. For example, severe autism might be noticeable, but OCD, ADHD, anxiety, high-functioning autism and a lot of other things can make your life hell, but people can't tell you have them at all, if they even accept they exist.

[@infinite-sadness]

@@nastasiacr3676 so it includes disorders that aren't always immediately noticable?

[@thotrot8262]

Crystal Black i feel it’s slightly important to note high-functioning autism as being part of the invisible mental illness group,,,most people think i’m normal but only close friends and my mom are aware of it because either i’ve told them or a doctor has told them

[@nastasiacr3676]

@@thotrot8262 Yeah, I should have mentioned high-functioning, since I mentioned autism generally. There are many more invisible disorders, too. But disorders like autism sometimes get more weird looks because "oh autism isn't like that, I know", right?

[@bevaunbedaffy1435]

I feel proud of Kai and Secily for their honesty in this video, it takes guts to do what they done

[@lmnop9045]

*really tender, heartfelt moment* Anthony, one second later: I ACTUALLY HAVE A PARTING GIFT FOR YOU

[@Trebinhas]

Fun fact: in portuguese “sky daddy” is an actual serious way to call God “Papai do céu”

[@Julia-xm4ke]

Omg ikr I told my friends abt this here in america and like we’re the only ones who call god papai do céu 😂

[@FloraMHorta]

In "Brazillian" Portuguese. Though I'm from Portugal and apparently "Pai do Céu" was my great-grandfather's nickname cuz he was very tall and he was a nice to everyone. xD

[@Julia-xm4ke]

@@FloraMHorta 🤣🤣🤣

[@sini74]

yeah, finnish too. though i guess that people call god the heavenly father in english too

[@caovuonglam]

in vietnamese it's _literally_ grandpa of the sky

[@chelsealipford7883]

My grandfather is mormon he is the most loving person that I could ever ask for he never try's to push Mormonism on me. I am atheist and bisexual and he is so understanding and caring and I am happy for that

[@anyssadegracia]

awhhh

[@justicemillz4238]

You’re blessed

[@dipaoryza9628]

Wow....you are so lucky. I hope you find happiness

[@mirandumb7894]

aww how sweet 💕

[@pearllloyd8719]

That exactly how people it the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints should treat other loved ones if they have different views. I'm a member but one of my siblings is lesbian and on longer a member, but I still respect her and love her, she is my family after all. You have an amazing grandpa and your very lucky.

[@Shlowhoho]

As an ex Mormon this was displayed perfectly. So much trauma and suffering can happen in the church, and seeing people that had similar experiences makes me feel so much less alone. Thank you.

[@MaryamFadhil]

*Can we just Applaud Anthony for going on with Video even though he Knows it will get Demonetized*

[@nathanielgaryantes9742]

Here’s a reply because it has none :D

[@whisperasmr6983]

@@nathanielgaryantes9742 heres one for you

[@sinsoftheswamp8346]

Except its not!

[@JijiNSal]

@@sinsoftheswamp8346 how can people tell if things are demonetized? I'm always nosy lol

[@sinsoftheswamp8346]

@@JijiNSal because theres ads

[@uniquehandlemandy]

This was lovely. I left the church this last year and it’s a very difficult transition. I was very devout and believed in it 100%. I wanted so badly to continue and not to uproot my whole identity, but ultimately the stress of having to align all my views with what the church said in order to feel that I was righteous was too much. I’m still struggling now, and it’s hard because I know that many active mormons would say it’s because I no longer have the spirit with me, when really it’s because I’ve had to question and revaluate everything I’ve been taught. Thanks for being so respectful to both the active mormons as well as those who have left. I know what it is to be on both sides of the spectrum.

[@shahondajenkins2884]

You believed those old rusty goats in SLC speak to God or are devine? Please they are liars

[@andievaldez6476]

I understand that feeling to a certain extent (I was raised Catholic, went to private Catholic school and loved practicing it until I grew up and started learning about the church). It's really difficult to get your feet underneath yourself when your entire world has been shaken to the core and wants nothing to do with the church, but you still have a part of yourself that feels connected to the faith. It kinda sucks.

[@TheAdrift]

Shahonda Jenkins don’t judge someone’s circumstances without knowing any more about them, dang. Maybe they were born into it or something, ffs 😒

[@rosecandy117]

It is absolutely insane how fake the friendships of this can be sometimes. I remember when I would go to girls camp and one of the girls was bisexual. Once you show any type of "flaw" according to the religion, your friends turn on you. At girls camp, this was talked about in the exact same way as high school gossip, it was toxic, and that girl was made fun of constantly. As a closeted gay at the time, I was absolutely terrified. I thought we were taught to be kind to each other, not to attack each other on every little thing. There are kind Mormons out there, but there are also a lot of Mormons who shame people based on certain aspects. Believe in whatever makes you happy, just don't try to hurt or shame anyone, no matter your belief system.

[@honestalex5790]

Its funny because I was a trans guy in young womens and I practically normalized lgbt at my church. The girls were so fascinated about the fact that I was openly masc. And attracted to girls. Especially at girls camp when I would play male roles in skits and what not.

[@lunawolfheart336]

@@honestalex5790 that's honislstly amazing.

[@lunawolfheart336]

@William Hancock it is and it isn't. It has created this culter that should not be ignored but it's also up to the indaviduals to be hateful or loving. My grandma is Mormon and the most loving thing ever. But my step dad's ex wife was also Mormon and she's just hateful.

[@clairehinton3470]

Ohh ur Mormon right?

[@kaylijacob4231]

This could be said about any group not just LDS people I’m sorry to hear about your experiences but at least from my experience the church teaches to love everyone equally even those whose beliefs differ from your own. People are free to follow this advice or not however and some act in hate

[@BeatBoxBrian]

Great video. Kai was especially great to listen to. Very respectful. Seems like lots of active members in the comments are thankful for the respect you each have while still having the courage to speak your mind. This is what actually helps bring people together! 🙏🏽

[@yallow2916]

@@harryabelpotter9630 dear god your reply reeks of copium, you’re trying waaay to hard to look professional bud, Anthony is trying to go off of what he heard his interviewees said, I can call god “Atmospheric Father” if that will make your feelings less hurt

[@noawallace6356]

I left the church at 13 years old, which wasn't an easy task with two very devout parents. It was the best decision I've ever made. My family members always discuss how I'll never be "truly" happy without the church, that I am evading divine happiness that they wish for me. I've heard lots of similar threats from other LDS parents, so if anyone that is considering leaving the church is reading this - I promise you can have a happy and fulfilled life without the teachings of the gospel. In my opinion, its liberating to not always be accountable to a higher power, I choose to be a good person, to be kind, generous, forthcoming and virtuous because thats who I am and who I want to be, not being a divine power said I have to "or else".

[@wellsaidgoodheadfred9843]

Read "The CES Letter" mentioned in this video, or "Letter For My Wife" (also online for free) or go buy Grant Palmer's Insiders View to Mormon Origins, and sit back and be blown away by how much your own parents don't know about their own religion.

[@frostyskeletons8950]

Lovely message! @paris

[@jacksonh2083]

Well said, Good head, Fred it’s a cycle of brainwashing, young susceptible minds are taken advantage of, they believe what they are taught and the cycle continues.

[@wellsaidgoodheadfred9843]

@@jacksonh2083 true. It's an absolutely false religion.

[@cirillojoe]

At thirteen it is a hard age. Many changes are going through our lives. We feel that we are invincible and accountable to no one. I used to feel that until a friend said to me, one day we will be held to account, so if you can guarantee yourself that you will be alive at the end of the day, keep doing what you're doing. If not, know that there is still time to prepare to meet God who you will give an account of your life. I pray that you will know that God loves you and all his children and he wants the best for us. He does have a plan for all of us and it is a plan of happiness. I hope you will listen to the message because it's not a message of rules but a message of hope and piece. The Lord said in the scriptures, "I the Lord am bound when you do what I say, but when you do not what say, you have no promise. God bless you Sister and hope that you will find joy in your journey.

[@drawmusicanime]

I was a little nervous to watch this since I am a current member as well. Thank you Anthony and your guest. I think this is also great for current members to watch as well since there are members that aren’t as understanding as other. I’m sad that they had bad experiences with members and even their families. I have great friends who have left the church for many reason including them being gay. We are taught to love people no matter what since we are all human. Not to shun them. Thanks again Anthony! It would be cool to see a video on those in the faith and even other faiths! :)

[@tylerelliott2045]

Look extra closely at lessons and talks. The whole shunning thing is definitely a byproduct of the doctrine. The social pressure in the church has made many people stay in the church or go on missions, and from a church perspective, it is a win. Read 3 nephi 11-19. Missionaries are told to read that if they want to go home early. I know because this happened to me.

[@sweetsoup7292]

Yeah, anyone in the church who shuns others is making a personal choice. If anything they want you to remain friends, so you could help them find the gospel.

[@abigailmills2603]

Hey, I would hate for anyone to criticize and call my Christian beliefs a cult. But i am worried that you’re being indoctrinated. I just hope everything is going good and you’re in my prayers girlie!!

[@Westernbarbie22]

Corinne Diether is that why my seminary teacher when I was in high school said it’s wrong to be gay and they will go to hell if they are and yet “y’all don’t judge” I’m straight but I have lgbtq friends who have literally been kicked out of the churches by leaders for being gay

[@abigailmills2603]

Elizabeth Sarah that’s crazy. That’s a sign right there that it’s a cult. That if you don’t conform to the rules or standards you’re gone. If i was a member that would be a red flag to keep my eyes open tbh

[@sarah222140]

*tw: r*pe i was born into mormonism, and at 16 when my first boyfriend did awful things to me my bishop tried to tell me to repent for my part in the awful thing. basically i had to beg for forgiveness for something that i was forced to have happen to me, because i was too scared to stop it. that was when i dipped. mormons are the most judgemental people there are, and honestly i dont think that anyone could change my mind. I'm 23 on sunday, and i am absolutely much happier having left the church.

[@paigejohnson9201]

TheDoctor'sHenchwoman I’m so sorry that happened to you! It says in For The Strength of Youth that you do not have to repent for being abused. Hope this helps! :(

[@sarah222140]

@@paigejohnson9201 thank you.

[@staceylofgreen3790]

TheDoctor'sHenchwoman I’m so sorry that happened to you. Rape is never ever the victim’s fault, and you have absolutely nothing to be forgiven for. So happy that you’ve found peace and light outside of the church. Happy birthday. 🤍

[@sarah222140]

@@staceylofgreen3790 thank you so much!

[@glimmeringsea5105]

I am sorey about what happened to you. Anybody who becomes super fanatic in any religion is judgemental.

[@controlyourheart]

As someone who is active in the church, watching this video and reading everyone's experiences in the comment section has been very interesting. Even as an LGBTQ+ youth who is at war with addiction, I would say I've had a lot better experience than most who are also LGBTQ+ and/or addicted, etc. It's very true that it feels very black and white (you're either right or you're either wrong) and shame/guilt definitely comes with it. Lots of LDS people you find really are "holier than thou" and ridiculously close-minded, but I've also been privileged to have (mostly) absolutely amazing people around me and the resources I need to recover. I could not ask for a better bishop and a handful of my peers are also queer and/or struggle with a "serious sin", as the church puts it, which is extremely helpful in my experience since we understand one another to a personal degree Above all, It's the place I feel closest to God and is the number one and strongest reason I'm sticking around. I understand how lucky I am to have what I have and my heart goes out to those who don't/didn't have a good experience. I support anyone's decision to leave the church and I hope that anyone who did is doing alright

[@Lad-z6d]

Thank you so much for saying that. People need to realize that just because YOU had a bad experience, doesn't mean that the whole church is bad. The church was 100% founded on love, and I strongly believe that. The way you are being treated as a queer person is exactly how members of the church should treat you. Members have 100% been taught to be accepting, and for those who aren't, they're just intolerant losers. I just really love what you said about why you want to stick around. You should always be in the place where you feel closest and most loved by God. You're much wiser and much stronger for not leaving the church. Instead of leaving something because you have a problem with it, first you should try to understand that policy first. There are many things that I questioned, but after researching a bit, my opinions totally changed. People need to realize that God is wiser than them. I'm glad that the church is a place that you can feel loved. It should be. BTW, I like your profile pic. IDK, I just think its kind of funny.

[@klsynicl]

I'd love to see an I spent a day with ex-Scientologists!

[@AerotofuKO]

omg i was just about to suggest this too! that would be so interesting!

[@berrytrap]

Yess!!

[@tokioobsessee20]

That could be way more dangerous

[@RichardOcean]

Hmm, this is actually really dangerous...

[@jessy075]

I get nervous just reading this, knowing what they do to people who speak out after they've left the church

[@amandashkreli3239]

anthony you’ve grown so much as a creator im so proud of this series

[@emmafeickert8855]

I'd like to see you spend a day with converted Mormons, and see how the perspective differs with good and bad experiences in the religion.

[@crazychallenges4497]

Emma L. Feickert please do because literally all of this is wrong

[@emmafeickert8855]

@@crazychallenges4497 I agree that it would be a good video. (The think the thing that made me saddest in this video, is that the reason they left was because of their sexuality. I have a friend who is both Mormon and a lesbian. I thought the church was more accepting than some other christian faiths, but I guess not.)

[@Frogecoin]

@@emmafeickert8855 I'm a convert turned an ex member, it had nothing to do with sexuality btw, I do find this video very accurate. Oof and btw, the LDS church is definitely not more accepting of the LGBTQ community than others.

[@ElliPullinen]

Crazy Challenges this is not wrong, this is their experience and decisions. People who want to leave a religion have hard times coz of people like you who can’t accept it. This video is not about religion itself, it’s about some people struggling with it. It’s not about good and bad, it’s about people finding their peace. Pls stop trying to steal the blanket and accusing everything that you don’t agree with “bad and wrong”. Wrong is to throw people away from your house and life just because they don’t feel like you anymore. Wrong is to put kids on the streets coz you don’t understand their nature. Wrong is to judge people for ther decisions that has nothing to do with you. This is not wrong.

[@Frogecoin]

@@ElliPullinen Well said👏

[@marieneu264]

Two remarkable people. You couldn’t have picked better people to interview. Not angry, not scorned, not demeaning. Just two great people telling their truth and their story. Great interview.

[@kaidan3684]

I just realised Anthony’s posting “I spent a day with” ex-mormons and pansexuals back to back. Who do we know is ex-mormon and pansexual? Brendon Urie. Coincidence? probably, yeah

[@catsftw5248]

My first thought was Courtney Miller lol

[@jazzplaya]

omg

[@captainx3111]

My first thought was Mr Atheist

[@christie8493]

Captain X same! Lol

[@tylerc5021]

Okay, Anthony looks like Brendon Urie, right?

[@hannnahyin1993]

Lmao her shirt says: pick up a wife or two in Utah

[@secilymusic]

H I actually did. I'm on my second wife. And married them both in Utah. My brother got it as an obvious joke shirt and I've had it for like a decade. Finally found the perfect place to wear it. 🤣

[@hannnahyin1993]

Secily Anderson 😂😂😂😂 thanks for replying. I couldn’t stop laughing after I saw that

[@madisonpoll3300]

Just so you know, members of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints dont actually practice polygamy. That would be the FLDS, and we do not affiliate with them.🙂

[@VenomHalos]

Madison Poll *anymore

[@tinakushner1758]

Haha i love the shirt as well.... and kind of the woman inside of it ngl

[@cherryko4603]

When Kai was talking about love and wishing that one of his family members would watch the video so they could mend things, I teared up, not gonna lie