Meet the Mormons (1973)

Designed to introduce the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to people who are unacquainted with it. Stresses the importance of the family and the worldwide nature of the church from all over the world.

[@gerafon14]

Brilliant! Thank you so much for finding this. I am the young girl representing the young women of the church. I was about 14. My brother is the young man. I have only seen it once since we took part in the filming.

[@mikemanners1069]

Heywood....man...that was a few Karma points against you for that comment. You are too much bro..

[@SkankinMojo]

Heywood Juhblowme I do.

[@goodgirlkay]

Mike Manners Karma isn't real sweetie.

[@2326038]

Heywood Juhblowme O.K,. I will.

[@shonenjumpmagneto]

That's very cool & interesting. I'm gonna watch this later.

[@snowboardutah3]

The church of Jesus Christ of latter-day saints: taking your time and money since 1830

[@besimarks3236]

Being of a Native American and being raised by grandparents; been taught of people who wandered the land. The Diyin (holy people) made first man and first woman; twelve man were picked and presided over this wandering people. Population increased and people became wicked, so much so that Diyin Dine' made it rain for many days n nights that one family reached the very top of a high mountain. Months later the family came down and this family started wandering again. There was one language, they came to a beautiful area and decided to build a tower that will reach the heavens. Diyin Dine' became very concerned for the people, so it was decided to have many languages, so the tower wasn't built as people didn't understand one another. There is more. But these stories were my bedtime stories as a child. We didn't have books, we didn't go to church. Grandpa was a medicine man and knew no English. He was a very traditional man. So were my parents, very traditional. At age 13 by a series of events I was able to go to school, the first in my family; in my 2nd year a teacher gave me a book to read as we'll be studying this. I took it home, after reading it, it dawn on me that this was my grandpa's stories!! I couldn't figured how it got in this book, because this book was supposedly translated by a man named Joseph Smith. How did J Smith know grandpa's story. I finish reading the book. I was so amazed how it correlated with my bedtime stories. The teachings of grandpa parallel with this book. Even down to Christ (Diyin) visiting Americas after his resurrection. Diyin came down from heaven and picked the twelve and lived among the people awhile and ascended back to heaven. He told the people he will come again just like he came n went. I am of Dine' aka the Navajo Tribe. The Savior lived among the Native people, so I am sure some are able to remember or know about this. I only mentioned the creation of Adam n Eve, the Flood and the Tower of Babel, oh 'after' his resurrection .. how he visited his other 'sheep'..

[@2326038]

@@besimarks3236 You are so lost. mormonism is an evil religion founded by the sexual predator, pedophile, convicted conman Joseph Smith. Sounds like he's grabbed you by your ankles and is dragging you down too where he is.

[@michaelscrimsher5756]

You sound like one of those people who have left the church, but can't leave it alone. Good luck with that.

[@christineo8557]

This was one of the films our family watched in 1973 while investigating the church. What a crock. I can see how my parents were suckered in to this cult. It ruined my life.

[@giddyup9852]

Christine O I’ve been a member for 43 years and I absolutely love it! It’s been amazing!

[@anthonynettleton8346]

I love the gospel how has this church made you hate it so much

[@shonenjumpmagneto]

@@anthonynettleton8346 the gospel is fine but the institution if not a sham, was very likely built on a sham. ...or of course as with any religion, some may take it too serious or be woefully misguided by it. Pushing loved ones away. Just speaking for their potential reason, as it is most people's reasons for leaving any religion. South Park put it well. If you cam make it to the end of that episode, the lesson is objectively great, saying that religion is valid for it's guiding & joyous nature no matter what anyone may think. That people like me shouldn't be judgmental assholes about it while also showing it as a 2 way street. Anyway, they may have their own specific, or unusual reasons. They are valid to be sure. Have a good day and keep an open mind! I have been just as moved to tears by The Quran as I was for The Bible.

[@mippins1]

This version of MTM's was edited. An earlier cut shows some mormon practitioner saying with a straight face that when we die, we will be judged by god, jesus and joseph smith. It is kind of funny that someone removed that part, because it was almost too stupid for anyone to believe, even for a mormon and that's saying something.

[@shonenjumpmagneto]

NO! THAT'S GONE!?!?! NO NO NO NO NO! IS THE NUDITY OUT TOO? I MUST FIND OUT FOR MYSELF.

[@shonenjumpmagneto]

Have you seen 'Rigilulous' (2008)? That's how I found out this short-film existed. It showed the scene you mentioned. Man. My jaw genuinely dropped. No exaggeration. It stayed dropped too for 30 Seconds - 1 Minute full!

[@joechristiansen6016]

That definitely is not a teaching of our doctrine the LDS church. It Hass to be some misunderstanding of some obscure quote from long ago or something. It’s not the first time nor probably not the last time a member of our faith makes some declaration of belief that is, just not true…. 2 Nephi 9:41 explains exactly who will be there as our judge and advocate, unto the Father: 41 O then, my beloved brethren, come unto the Lord, the Holy One. Remember that his paths are righteous. Behold, the way for man is narrow, but it lieth in a straight course before him, and the keeper of the gate is the Holy One of Israel; and he employeth no servant there; and there is none other way save it be by the gate; for he cannot be deceived, for the Lord God is his name.

[@guidadiehl9176]

Anyone who believes this guy's comment is true is far too credulous to be using the Internet unsupervised.

[@janesmith9024]

Although we are not mormons it did remind me of the 1970s as a child.

[@ferreirasnumber5730]

Anyone watching in 2020..

[@КостяЛопунов]

Jesus of the Bible, not a mormon Jesus, brother of Lucifer, said: Unless you are born you will not see the Kingdom of God (John 3) Are you born again?

[@StefanTravis]

So in the mormons, you can't even get out of a bad family by dying. And these families are _really_ creepy.

[@goodgirlkay]

Stefan Travis Just don't follow their teachings and you will be away from your family forever. That is why the whole "families will be together forever" doesn't make sense. It is dependent on everyone in the family following all the Mormon rules. So if you are a faithful Mormon and your kids grow up and leave the church...there goes your eternal family!

[@anthonynettleton8346]

@@goodgirlkay this isn't true as you will be still sealed to your parents it just means your children if they leave they won't be with you for all of eternity.. However there is 3 kingdom's of heaven and ppl can go between the levels but they can only go up a level if they are worthy enough

[@tymikesell]

Holy Propaganda Batman!

[@SkankinMojo]

Ty money How?

[@goodgirlkay]

Nate Taiapa Seriously? This is propaganda 101!

[@jherod2024]

Came here after watching Ted Bundy, falling for a serial killer series.

[@hippiedachshunds1632]

Same!!

[@jamesmiller7297]

Me too!🤣

[@sweetlamb9035]

Me too!!

[@michjagermeister6393]

SAME!

[@zelphx]

I guess the Brethren never counted on DNA evidence to wreck their fairy tale.

[@kevindickson2178]

that and dozens more evidences

[@Cuinn837]

In 1973, they only had about 3 million members. Only about 1/3 of those were active. This video makes it sound like there were tons of active members everywhere in the world.

[@kelliep.8514]

This was before the blacks in the priesthood ban was lifted. The only country in Africa they sent missionaries to was South Africa , 😂😂😂😂 good Lord...

[@thermionic1234567]

I’m not a Mormon and I won’t become a god; but according to Joseph Smith, I will go to the Telestial Kingdom. Good enough for me...

[@2326038]

Sorry Jeffrey, Joseph Smith lied.

[@zelphx]

That's the "kingdom" that has the loose girls... sign me up!

[@kristaw2686]

I'm so glad I wasn't raised Mormon. I appreciate that they are very family oriented, but it's got to be exhausting trying to earn your way into the highest heaven. Every mormon I know is very kind and a great friend but also very perfectionist.

[@IWDTC]

Hi Krista, I appreciate your comment and hope I can be a great friend as well haha. I've been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints my entire life and I'm still learning. I make mistakes, I go off course, I repent and try to improve each day. I guarantee you in no way am I or any member I know trying to earn our way to heaven, as much as we are trying to "learn"our way, in other words we are practicing for it by trying to live the way our Heavenly Father has prepared for us for our eternal happiness. As for perfection, I gave up on that long ago LOL I know I will never be perfect in this lifetime, that only comes in the life to follow. There's a great talk by Brad Wilcox entitled "His Grace is Sufficient" on you tube. I encourage you to give it a listen as it hits the nail on the head about that very concern you mentioned. Peace and love sister...:-)

[@iowaguy6470]

I don't know who told you we have to earn our way to Heaven but it's untrue. Salvation is a gift.

[@bryggreen77]

Amen!

[@joechristiansen6016]

The Apostle Paul spoke of a man who was caught up into the third heaven (see 2 Corinthians 12:2). Could there be a third heaven if there was no second heaven or first heaven? Four decades in the church and I have never heard a Sunday school lesson or even a talk over the pulpit teaching that we are here to "earn our way" into heaven. For me it only comes up whenever we talk to a Protestant Christians. Always as an accusation. It makes you wonder where that idea or teaching actually comes from. Not from the Scriptures and not from our church. Unless, for example, you consider Christ’s discussion with Nicodemus, that baptism is a requirement to enter the Kingdom of God as a way of “earning heaven.” I don’t. Christ shows us the way, invites us to follow, gives us commandments, and we follow Him out of love. Through his infinite atonement, grace and mercy we are saved. It is also true that we will all be judged, by Him who “was sent by His Father”, our Redeemer, our Mediator, and our advocate unto the Father. And yes, of course, why wouldn’t we all want eternal life in the presence of our Father in heaven, why wouldn’t we want the “highest heaven” or third heaven? Growing up, all I ever heard was heaven or hell, heaven or hell. Every TV show, every cartoon it was heaven or hell. I am so thankful not to continue down that false, simplistic and non-Biblical path. For me, it is so liberating not to be tied down to the chains of Creedal Christianity that reject so much of what Paul taught. Celestial, terrestrial and telestial realms (1 Cor. 15:40-42) it’s all right there in your Bible. He foresaw a “falling away” from the truth and that Christ would not appear until there was first a "restitution of all things". Not a reformation but a restitution. It’s right there, in your Bible. Yes, that means also Apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, Seventy, Evangelists, and so forth… yes, apostolic authority is really a thing. The main thing I see in common with all the creeds of Christianity through the dark ages is that everyone of those creeds lacked the 12 apostles or even one apostle. The fact that there are thousands of churches today in Christianity it’s clear proof that Paul’s prophecy of an apostasy absolutely came true. I don’t know how many Christian denominations there are out there, likely thousands, the number really doesn’t matter, as long as it’s not one, it’s not His. I urge you to seek his kingdom, seek true apostolic authority in these last days of the dispensation of the fullness of times. Seek The Church of Jesus, Christ of latter day Saints!

[@harshitgarg419]

thanks for your kind words but seeking perfection isn't bad. it enables us to make less mistakes, live more moral lives, and seek to offer the same to others. only people with no drive to be the best they can be make your statement.

[@zelphx]

LOL! The only black guy they could find to bear a testimony, before 1978, seems to have brain damage. At least he has an excuse :) Gladys Knight, however...

[@thursoberwick1948]

One of the leading Black Panthers became a member... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eldridge_Cleaver

[@zelphx]

Case closed...@@thursoberwick1948

[@nicoleterry5105]

What in the world racist comment is this!? The only reason a black person would ever join The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints is because of “brain damage”. You might want to talk to the members joining in mass in Africa…

[@uiscepreston]

But it doesn't explain the magic underpants.

[@wpiofm]

Fun to see what we looked like in 73. Old productions are a treat, not-with-standing its slickness has led untold hoards away from Jesus' saving grace. The many x mormon uploaders explain why.

[@gball29]

Best comedic short film that I've seen lately..... 😂

[@tedperea1817]

So sad this is pushed as historical fact.

[@briancox1124]

its a cult just avoid it

[@NMeyer0]

I just can't wait to get my own planet!

[@harshitgarg419]

sure! God will give you everything you want if you are worthy.

[@exposedreport]

What an effin brainwashing

[@klarity1111]

"...a desire to work hard and pay their own way..." As if other people don't have that. As for the "welfare bum" types, there are as many of those among Mormons as in other religious populations. Most, though, are just as hard working as any Mormon.

[@BarbaraJoanneBJ]

Thank God for the Tanners.

[@SkankinMojo]

BarbaraJoanneBJ I certainly hope ypu are thanking God today like you did when you wrote this comment. There's nothing more that he dislikes than an ungrateful heart.

[@sarak6860]

I'm very grateful that Sandra Tanner is still around.

[@dakotataylor6605]

Amen

[@anthonynettleton8346]

@@sarak6860 who.. I am lds Mormon

[@BarbaraJoanneBJ]

And my Mormon family members shun those who clearly indicate they will not join or leave their Protestant or Catholic church. And I mean SHUN.

[@QueSarahSarah72]

That may be your family. In our family, we don't SHUN our non-Mormon family. We have family who are atheist, Lutheran, poly-amorous (not polygamist), agnostic, and non-denominational. We truly value and love our diverse family. You can't judge all Mormon families by a few bad examples. Also, I've come examples where Protestant and Catholic members will SHUN their Mormon family. That doesn't make all Catholics and Protestants bad family members. There are just some people who less tolerant than others.

[@thermionic1234567]

BarbaraJoanneBJ I sympathize. I had to shun a friend who apostatized and joined the Romanist Church.

[@blessedbeford6130]

Jeffrey Morrissey I feel so sad and sorry for you, your friends choice of faith is hers and hers alone to make!

[@spagbol2323]

BarbaraJoanneBJ The act of shunning that this bunch of loons (as well as all the other swivel eyed cults, large and small) shows everyone how paper thin the ‘love thy neighbor ‘ Skin those hypocrites drape themselves in really is

[@anthonynettleton8346]

@@thermionic1234567 don't shun as there still ppl and your friend

[@MM-st6vu]

My ancestors were among the earliest pioneers to the Utah Territory. Unfortunately, I am the only active member of the church in my immediate family today. I often pray that the others will find their way back.

[@harrypettersen6714]

Or you will find your way out!!

[@mattdotile]

The reason Joseph Smith was able to scam so many for so long is its attachment to spiritual needs. Man's greatest need. If he did this with any other products, it would have failed.

[@chaotickreg7024]

It is unfortunate that you're active.

[@jamesmccluksey5309]

I did know they had two versions of this film.

[@shonenjumpmagneto]

One where Joseph Smith is portrayed as equal to Jesus Christ & God by way of them all being equal Judges for people entering the afterlife? Funny shit.

[@joyce7892]

Thank you for bringing back so many videos from way back. I joined in 1973 in Oregon thanks to a high school friend inviting me out.

[@nowantirussian5291]

Yes Im the brother! we are on at 7.48 ish when it has a close up of Caroline then me to the left. We are leaning on the wall looking over the Thames towards Tower Bridge by the Tower of London. Nigel

[@mikef.4991]

PAY LAY ALE

[@yosemite2405]

Too bad we know that there were none of the people on the American continents that the BOM speaks about. Total like.

[@hildy208]

Is this just going to bed thirty minutes of parents gazing lovingly at children?

[@goodgirlkay]

Love the hair! LMBAO!

[@shonenjumpmagneto]

Gods work getting all this old media together. All art matters. God bless lol.

[@jon...6825]

what a joke lol.

[@nocoolnametom]

@2:32 Fathers are basically the Gods of their families, i guess... @6:03 "Most" Mormon boys are made deacons at 12; gee, since this is before 1978 I wonder why it's only "most"... @8:32 Mormon women have _always_ been liberated? The lady doth protest too much, methinks... On the whole, though, this is a fascinating glimpse into the past of Mormonism. There is a deafening silence on the issues of race and women that is not resolved merely by having a white woman and black men relating their testimonies. But there are many things in this view that I love. I miss the up-front and unflinching approach to how Native Americans are descendants of the Book of Mormon peoples even though it's an untenable position nowadays. What a fun video as a whole, though!

[@alansmithee3286]

Tom Doggett I think you conveniently missed the part where it says all people of all color are same I. God's eyes. If your smug reference is regarding African American men, I hope you are trolling Baptist sites more because the did not allow people of color in at all, the made a seperate/segregated branch as in Black Baptist Church. also, it's most because not all want to. get a life.

[@alansmithee3286]

Tom Doggett I guess you also missed all the expensive location shoots to include, oh...I don't know everyone in the world. I guess every continent isn't good enough for you.

[@alansmithee3286]

Tom Doggett FYI: Mormons were first on the ground after Hurricane Katrina those darn racists. p.s. at their own expense and they never talk about all that.

[@Dreammaster695]

Well who is the god of their families? Donald trump?

[@happymoki2702]

Why do opposers even seek these videos just to put people down? I really don't understand. No one is ever perfect (except for Jesus Christ ) no matter what faith you belong to. It is sad how most of the comments here are disrespectful and ignorant. I advise you to do your research and studies before putting ignorant comments.

[@thursoberwick1948]

Actually the saddest thing in this film is to see how much LDS social life/activities have declined.

[@kristaw2686]

Some of us know A LOT about the LDS church and that's what keeps us far away.

[@Bugiddle]

Since you have disabled comments on the "Very Much Alive" video...I just want to say that I was shown that filmstrip when I was a little 12 year old Beehive in '76, and it traumatized me. I couldn't get those images out of my head. I don't know if you uploaded an edited version, but I distinctly remember images of aborted fetuses and teeny little feet being held in someone's hand. I'm still haunted by this video to this day!

[@lilythebassetpuppy]

Who else is here because of Amazon Prime's "Ted Bundy: Falling For A Killer"?

[@Dreammaster695]

I wonder what some of these people are doing now?

[@thursoberwick1948]

The kids are collecting pensions, and anyone over fifty in it will likely be dead by now.

[@Kaktusbirne]

This film was made when blacks were not allowed to become priests in the church! So it wasn't a good time, it was a very racist time! I am glad that the General Authorities have come to their senses and have changed this racism after over a century!

[@primus7776]

To quote from Douglas Adam's masterwork: "The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy" "You're a bunch of Useless Bloody Loonies !"

[@darkmagician9916]

More propaganda by Norman the Mormon

[@kristaw2686]

Was this film made before or after black men were finally allowed in the priesthood?

[@Bugiddle]

It was made before. In 1978, blacks were allowed to have the priesthood.

[@kasspriscilla9350]

Boy I was 7 years old at that time

[@zelphx]

So?

[@anthonynettleton8346]

Hey I am mormon and its 2021 and I will be still Mormon in 2099 and by that time I will be in the next life

[@zelphx]

Dead people are not that stupid.

[@zelphx]

It's hard to imagine that there were so many people that bought this "Sacred Grove" story when this was made. You may get half the primary kids to swallow this story nowadays, but if the adults in Sacrament Service told the truth...

[@Sanfrancisco2495]

IM A MORMON AND IM PROUD

[@thursoberwick1948]

Support the government? Even when it is abusing you?

[@s.m.g.2166]

God I Love the Fact that it's the Whitest Religion in the World!!! God Bless Europe & her People!!! Long may we Dominate Humanity with out Beauty, Grace & Intellect!!!

[@zelphx]

That was a lame attept at being a troll.

[@s.m.g.2166]

@@zelphx Not a Troll dude. Whiteness and the preservation of it is built into the religion. Educate yourself :)

[@nicoleterry5105]

You might wanna check The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints growth amongst people in Africa. 😉

[@nicoleterry5105]

@@s.m.g.2166 False. Good try though.

[@FIT379]

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS IS THE LORDS TRUE CHURCH HERE UPON THE EARTH 🌎 🙏

[@bryggreen77]

Says YOU! BS!

[@sallyostling]

And crypto is the future??

[@theworldwontlisten27]

What a beautiful church

[@shonenjumpmagneto]

Yeah The Mormon Vatican-Equivalent is quite a sight if that's what you mean...