Meet The Mormons movie

[@SHAYTARDS]

I can't wait to see this!!!

[@KellyFord.]

Follow on instagram its Little_Angel14 and hey

[@nicholasisawesome10]

Hi shaytards your vlogs a are my favorite! Not to beg or anything , but can you please try to watch one of my videos? PLEASE??? (Not to beg)

[@jacobdaniels7013]

Cant wait to see it to

[@gtipre1]

Yeah that does look good.

[@nicholasisawesome10]

Anybody?..well OK bye :(

[@Tao_Peace]

So Excited!! Can’t wait to see how we show the World how much we love Christ and the world!!

[@dicksonsmith2702]

Just went and saw it, loved it. It brought me to tears. It's about people and how this gospel and their love for Jesus Christ has changed their lives!

[@susyqlarsen2766]

SAW IT TODAY at Education Week!....It's incredible!....Reminded me of coming home to an empty house after leaving Andrew my last son at the MTC...I was grafting in the tree bawling knowing I wouldn't see Andrew for 2 years. I couldn't graft, climbed down the ladder and knelt on my knees. I told Heavenly Father that I had given him everything I loved and I was all alone....Being divorced, I didn't know how I was going to make it without him...I had a profound thought come to me in that instant...Now you know how I feel! I got back up dried my eyes and carried and knew I could do hard things!

[@kristenborden5385]

I love this. Thanks for sharing :)

[@VaLynne1]

susy q - Me too I got to see it on Thursday at BYU Ed week! It was soooo good. And I got to meet and have my picture taken with the lady who was helping her oldest son prepare to leave on his mission while she told her story (that story made me cry!) He is home from his mission now so shows you how long since they actually filmed it! Thanks for sharing your story of your missionary. It was so inspirational! We took our youngest to the MTC December 16, 2009. My husband was with me but we too had a hard time coming home from dropping him off at the MTC, and even avoided it as long as possible by going to a high school wrestling match. Now nearly 5 years later my husband and I have put in our mission papers! We were told that it usually takes 5-6 weeks for missionary couples to get their call. Today is the 5 week mark so anytime now!

[@AnnaMayKremer]

My heart skipped a beat when I saw the green MPAA movie rating screen. So excited that this is going to reach so many people and rectify so many misconceptions. LOVED that one of the statements in it was: "This is not a film about theology". That will make it more appealing to those not of the LDS faith and those who have not been taking full advantage of their membership in the Church.

[@ashlynm0125]

I am PROUD and GRATEFUL to be a member of this gospel. Being born with symbrachydactyly (missing my left hand) I have found great strength to endure my life-long trial. I know that my Savior lives and loves me! I am excited for this movie!! LDS or not what a cool and uplifting thing to watch:)

[@tompearson699]

Mormonism it is a fiction. Disability are not.

[@heenaabbeeb7841]

"LDS or not what a cool and uplifting thing to watch:)" Not according to professional critics. Not one favorable review yet. www.rottentomatoes.com/m/meet_the_mormons/

[@louieandrea4494]

I'm a catholic and I'm so interested to see this movie!!!! My sister in laws parents are Mormons so I wanna support them. Family is thicker then water

[@chemlite4060]

As a non-mormon living in SLC I really hope they show both sides of this church and it's members, not just a bunch of smiling faces pretending mormons are a bunch of happy, accepting, good hearted people. I have never met a more judgemental and rude group of people.

[@UltraDTA]

Funny. As a non-Utah native who recently moved here, I can say that the non-LDS crowd is far and away the most obnoxious.

[@tompearson699]

Mormonism. Joseph Smith 1830-1844 1st President. Stated out of his own mouth that Black people had the mark of Cain. Could never be worthy of Jesus Christ or God's love.. Obnoxious..

[@chemlite4060]

Not to mention Joseph Smith was a fucking plig piece of shit rapist

[@saramontero8274]

Tom Pearson maybe to a little more research before you open your mouth and talk bad. Have a wonderful day :)

[@saramontero8274]

Mason Draper yes i have. because i am mormon. and how to do you know? thats the only way you find out about the church/histort. clearly you're mistaken

[@KellyMillerldspoetry]

I think there is a movie to be made at every ward. There are so many people I admire for how they have endured much with a smile and are the first ones to show compassion and Christ-like love to those struggling in some way.

[@wildlykate]

I've already been able to see #meethemormons and it is pretty great! The 6 people you meet in this documentary are regular everyday people. The members are real, authentic, and not too churchy:) I am really excited the world will get to see this :) My husband who is a big church skeptic (even though he is a Mormon) REALLY liked it. I say that makes it a WINNER! Give it a chance and you just might be pleasantly surprised. I am happy to answer any sincere questions anyone may have regarding our Christian faith.

[@UnderstandChurchofJesusChrist]

Meet the Mormons will appear in theaters across the United States beginning on October 10th, 2014. #mormon #lds #sharegoodness

[@toddgak4380]

Propaganda n. noun The systematic propagation of a doctrine or cause or of information reflecting the views and interests of those advocating such a doctrine or cause. #notadocumentary

[@PassengerInMortality]

Todd Gak Yes, that's _one_ definition of "propaganda." Mostly, according to Merriam-Websters and many other dictionaries, there is the negative angle to the word meaning to disparage or damage or injure a party. This movie does not do that. (I would like to point out that your post more closely fits this definition of "propaganda.") However, you judge before even seeing the movie, don't you? This is a documentary about six Latter-day Saints, about their lives, and how their faith has strengthened them. It was made strictly to inform how we live and who we are and was made expressly WITHOUT the intent to preach. As a matter of fact, our church missionaries are instructed to not to appear at any theater showing it or to accompany people to watch it. If you've seen any of our "I'm a Mormon" ads, you get the feel for it. Of course, since it seems that you are adverse to our church and probably not going to change your opinion, I'm really writing this for any others who might read your comment. Best wishes to you.

[@smooveb7705]

watchin The church has gone to great lengths to whitewash and hide the true history and doctrines of the past. The film is just another method to sidestep the issues it doesn't want to discuss. The theocracy is judged by its words, actions, and attitudes it indoctrinated into its members. These all combine to be the church's own worst enemy and witness. Glossy advertising movies only make the message more fake and hypocritical. The Salt Lake Tribune has seen the movie and reviewed it as an infomercial. I guess their mostly LDS staff is adverse to the church too? Please.

[@susiegreene7572]

www.rottentomatoes.com/m/meet_the_mormons/ hahahahahahahahahahaha off to a great start as far as professional reviews go.

[@lewiskim2881]

watchin Nearly every professional review so far has called this propaganda, or an infomercial at best. Looks like you're wrong.

[@brooklynjolley797]

We went to see this Saturday night and it was great! Uplifting, funny, and inspiring. As a Mormon myself, I will say, if you're looking for a movie to teach the LDS doctrines, this isn't the movie. This movie will however give you a glimpse into the lives of 6 wonderful members of our church and the way the gospel affects their lives!

[@CordelleMorris]

Excited to watch this movie!

[@jjfuller72]

Can't wait to see this. Looks great!

[@lillygarden4565]

I am really excited to see this film!!! Yayeee!!

[@Tao_Peace]

Whether you’re LDS, Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist etc, there is a common goal. We MUST come together as Christians in defense of our Lord Jesus Christ. We must all defend Christ. We have enough radical extremist butchering our people. Now is the time to stand firm and tall for Christ!!

[@robertderosa6419]

Some inspiring stories. Let's all go out and do something good this morning.

[@megume84]

Oh!I wanna see this movie,I am just baptized last Aug. 2, this month..HOpefully I can watch this in Japan..Can you help me how?..thanks brothers and sisters..

[@rexregisanimi]

Maru - Elder Bednar said it will be released on the Internet too after a time...Netflix and stuff too, I'll bet

[@catk1207]

Congratulations on your baptism!

[@DavidHunter711]

Welcome SIster! Glad to have you with us! Your life will be so blessed!

[@VaLynne1]

Congratulations Maru! I love hearing conversion stories. My dad was a convert.

[@megume84]

Christopher Bross thank you so much brother,i will look forward into it...:-)

[@megume84]

I believe that Heavenly Father will be very happy upon seeing this..:-)...Let`s love one another,:-)

[@emaabbeeb528]

God hates propaganda.

[@annareynalinemina7720]

emaab beeb and this is not a propaganda. I know The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the only true church of God. :)

[@alecberg4913]

Anna Reynaline Mina And I know that this is propaganda. And I have facts and education. You have feelings. Now what? How about you explain how this isn't propaganda, since you're so certain?

[@sinSARAHty]

Oh yaaay, this comes out right on the first anniversary of my brother leaving for his mission ^.^

[@RyanWinterton]

And all of the proceeds will go to charity. I will definitely see this documentary on members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, aka Mormons.

[@deemandy8749]

Proceeds…ie net profit…i.e. the church has to make its money back first. How generous.

[@RyanWinterton]

Dee Mandy If anybody profits, it is the poor, because the church has an unpaid clergy, as in everybody is a volunteer, and that is one of the reasons it is the most effective charity in the world.

[@lewiskim2881]

Ryan Winterton " that is one of the reasons it is the most effective charity in the world." [citation needed] The two billion dollar mall that the church built in Salt Lake sure isn't helping the homeless population down the street from it. Also, it's not a documentary. Not a single reviewer thinks so, so far. www.rottentomatoes.com/m/meet_the_mormons/

[@RyanWinterton]

Lewis Kim The church didn't build the mall, that was built by a legally separate entity, and that entity never receives tithes or other offerings, it is a business separate in all accounting from the church. The reviewers are far different than the audience rating, which is at 79% approval, and yet really all that matters is that some people enjoy it and find it informative. The church is not trying to be the popular prom queen, otherwise you would see dramatic changes in doctrine to match social trends. Of course there will be negative reviews. You wouldn't expect a republican to give a positive review of a Michael Moore "documentary," would you?

[@RyanWinterton]

Mason Draper​ Did you mean josepsmith.net ? It's even in the lesson manuals, see www.lds.org/manual/foundations-of-the-restoration-teacher-manual/lesson-3-the-coming-forth-of-the-book-of-mormon?lang=eng I remember my dad teaching me about the translation process when I was little, and I found it fascinating, and I have had interesting discussions about it at church in gospel doctrine classes as well as elder's quorum classes. Members are free to bring up topics during classes to discuss, and there is nothing taboo in church history. I have never heard something from an anti mormon website that was not found in available church materials that is true, sorry. The crux of the matter is testimony, because I can come to a logical reason for everything said and done by a latter day prophet, to date. And for the times when I haven't understood something immediately, I have patiently waited for the Lord to reveal an answer, and some answers have taken a long time, 3 years for one answer, for example. My faith has been confirmed so many times on so many matters relating to the truth of the church that I will patiently wait for years before my faith is shaken. 

[@odessalongmore2495]

I can't wait for this movie.

[@chris-a26]

Can't wait to see it!

[@angel07fly]

I'd like to watch this movie here in Mexico... I think will be a great inspirational documentary about what the mormons believe!!!

[@jerryutah4]

Looking forward to this!

[@XPotpourriOfPearlsX]

YES! Can't wait to see this "docuganda"

[@LifeyApp]

This is great!

[@DeepElmRecords]

Music: "Home" by LIGHTS & MOTION from the album Reanimation

[@jwjlaj2560]

Who would not want to watch this movie? Don't be a hater, be a Mormon!

[@alecberg4913]

Are those the only two choices? Classic mormon logic.

[@theaman20091]

Looks awesome. Can't wait to see it.

[@emaabbeeb528]

Check out the Salt Lake Tribune's review of this "film" - an infomercial at best, they say.

[@Cuinn837]

They want more tithing dollars.

[@kaelyn1]

myb sister's birthday is on October 10 and we are LDS members and our dad is a bishop. :)

[@deemandy8749]

…and?

[@saramontero8274]

***** watch your language. Go hate somewhere else. You aren't helping, and do more research on bishops. Have a good day :)

[@clauvislukemba7726]

Kaelyn Papa

[@rachelthompson7640]

Would live to see this played in Paducah, KY

[@chelseamckell]

I'll be in the theater October 10!! #meetthemormons #lds

[@MidnightBlue766]

"Some people think they can outsmart me. Maybe...maybe. But I've yet to meet one that can outsmart ELOHIM!"

[@AndyProctor]

This should be really good. I love that the #Mormon Church produced a full-length film to counter all the ones that other people make. I'll be in the theater October 10. #meetthemormons #lds #mormon

[@BenArkell]

I'll buy the popcorn Andy Proctor :)

[@justinstall6023]

I hope it shows at my local AMC dine-in theater. Sounds like a great flick to just kick back, crack open a beer, and just take it all in.

[@jmshaw357]

Justin Stall There's a jerk in every crowd.

[@zachcollier333]

Justin Stall haha! DO IT! =D

[@justinstall6023]

jmshaw357 Awwww :( It's okay, I won't be able to see this anyway. It'll only be showing in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, bakersfield, mesa/gilbert, and cuidad juarez.

[@megume84]

Christopher Bross-thanks for informing..I am looking forward on it..:-)

[@mylifeismymission]

Let's get this in Indiana! Request, attend, and invite others.

[@superbucko8640]

Oh my gosh, so excited for this movie to come out! Definitely making an event out of the 10th. Nice that it's only a few days before my birthday :).

[@evanspetshop3757]

happy early birthday!

[@superbucko8640]

QueenOfHalloween Thanks! :)

[@emaabbeeb528]

Propaganda for your birthday, how nice.

[@superbucko8640]

emaab beeb Umm...I happen to be Mormon. I know my religion, thank you.

[@alecberg4913]

Super Bucko Ummm…you may know your religion, but that has nothing to do with how this "film" is categorized. I happen to know film, and I'm a mormon, This is propaganda, and it's embarrassing.

[@MarjEmpire1]

Im excited.. I wish I was cast to be part of that..

[@senseix785]

It was a great blessing sister. Its a great project. Hope you like it, and hope you like our part of the movie.

[@kristenborden5385]

Milton Marin You're in the movie? That's AWESOME :)

[@VaLynne1]

Milton Marin Wait Milton! Is it your family from Puerto Rico, The kick boxer! I loved her and your family and your story. I saw the movie at BYU Education Week and really enjoyed it. I need her to come help me get in shape! (I am 60 years old LOL) She is amazing!

[@senseix785]

Yes, its our Family. We are from Costa Rica, not Puerto Rico. Hope you like the film!! Thanks for your support!!

[@franalpizar3522]

Milton Marin Excelente Milton... Muy feliz por uds. Un abrazo y que sigan brillando ! :)

[@seneritabrown3368]

proud to be a Mormon

[@tdubs5128]

why?

[@briankohrman6469]

Is this actually produced by the Mormon Church? It looks very polished.

[@zachcollier333]

Yes it is. It is the first nationally released Mormon film. All of the net proceeds go to charity.

[@briankohrman6469]

Zach Collier What charity? That would be nice to know.

[@zachcollier333]

Yeah, it is produced by the Mormon Church. Apostle David A. Bednar announced it today. Here's all the info for the Charity stuff. meetthemormons.com/charity

[@briankohrman6469]

Zach Collier Thanks for the info!

[@rebekahlayton7424]

All the money is going to the Red Cross Charity thing

[@5avan10]

"This is not a movie about theology" Are you sure? Because it really looks like a movie about theology.

[@paperbullet1945]

Then it's probably *transforms into a robot* more than meets the eye.

[@VaLynne1]

I saw the movie, there is nothing theological about it. It shows people who are members of The Church. Including the Candy Bomber right after WWII. (If you want to know more about the Candy Bomber, Google him) Another story about the coach of the Navy Academy Football coach because yes he is a Mormon, It also has the story of a humanitarian, born and raised in Kathmandu,Nepal, an African American LDS Bishop of a Ward in Atlanta, a female kick box fighter from Puerto Rico, and the last story is about a wonderful lady who I did get to meet at the viewing of the movie during BYU Education Week. She is an awesome person.

[@senseix785]

* Costa Rica....not Puerto Rico. Glad you like it!!!

[@Tao_Peace]

Save that comment for AFTER the movie!

[@VaLynne1]

Dustin Petersen What Mormons ( or Catholics, Baptists etc.) BELIEVE is theology. What I was pointing out is that this movie is not about what The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teach or what we as Mormons believe. Some of the members of the Church in the movie may say things like, living our religion is important to us or something along that line. But they aren't talking about the (doctrines or theology) of the Church.

[@veswengol2009]

I am excited

[@AlvaradoJE19]

It´s great and inspiring move.

[@MusicaPublishing]

The music in the trailer is "Home" by Lights & Motion (Deep Elm Records/GODIY MUSIC) :))

[@bajatmerc]

when does plural marriage get legalized?

[@bajatmerc]

Milton Marin if gays can marry, not sure why multiple people can't

[@vladdesa]

You know that if they legalize Polygamy, women can marry more than one man. If its ever legalized (which would be terrible as it would double, if not quadruple the population), they should stack up guidelines such as the wife or husband would have to agree on adding an addition to the marriage or it won't go through, even have psychiatrists come in to make sure there's no fowl play such as a husband or wife forcing their spouse to agree to it. Oh and gay people would be able to marry more than one spouse too. To be honest, the only form of Polygamy humans should have is women married to more than one man to shrink the population as its beginning to get to a point where the Earth won't be able to sustain the population.

[@bajatmerc]

Judith Jareau what is wrong with you that you think people need psychiatrists to get married? How dependent on others are you to think for yourself? And holy stupid, more men or more women in a marriage does not dictate the population. Read a book or something. Single women have the most kids of any group.

[@vladdesa]

I took Anthropology in University and we did a huge section on Polygamy... One man marries ten women and has four children per wife, that'd equal forty children. If a woman marries ten men and has a child per father, it would take almost ten years to have each child. Yeah, I am so stupid I can't do simple math. Why a psychiatrist? Because many men have abused their wives, even forcing them to agree to marry more than one wife. Having a psychiatrist in there to see if the wife is being abused and being forced into is a perfect reason. If you don't see that, then please avoid marriage. Both husband and wife must love and respect one another.

[@bajatmerc]

Judith Jareau Anthropology is only good for teaching other people anthropology, it's like a cycle of futility. Yes you are stupid, because you did not account for those other nine women in your second example. You think just because you chose to mention fewer women having kids that then fewer women are having kids? Those other women still have kids lol. The majority of moms since 2000 are single moms lol, think about it. You want to target people with plural marriage as being suspect of crimes? What are you, the KGB?

[@MrMFHORN]

Why has the full movie been taken off YT and Daily motion?

[@EasternRomanEmpire]

This movie is just another touchy, feely, postmodern attempt by the LDS Church to cozy up to Christians because the LDS religion is not based on objective truth.

[@tompearson699]

Mormon's believe in a different Jesus Christ from the Christian's. Shambolic lie's since 1830.

[@PAN--]

"All proceeds from the film will go to charity." Little cool detail you might have missed ;)

[@swalhal3701]

Does this movie have subliminal flashy frames that make you unconsciously join the Mormon Church?

[@andrewarmstrong515]

That may be what some people think about when they see the trailer for this film. But keep in mind that this film has nothing to do trying to convert people. Its trying to convey the true beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and to clear up any misconseptions people may have.

[@bowrudder899]

Andrew Armstrong When you say, "It's trying to convey the true beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints", does that mean it will include beliefs about being the only true Church, and that all other churches are an abomination to God?

[@BloodlessKills]

Yes you can sacrifice rhinos with us at sacrament meeting

[@bowrudder899]

Here'a a core Mormon belief you probably won't hear in the film: That ALL other churches are wrong, and that ALL of their creeds are an abomination, and that their members are ALL corrupt. (Joseph Smith History 1:19)

[@RitsychServare]

That would be brainwashing someone or indoctrinating them. The Mormon church doesn't do any of that. That would be going against the doctrine of agency. People are FREE to choose to be converted. Even if you start to have some inkling that some things might seem to "make sense" and appeal to your own beliefs, it's still up to you to make the choice to convert.

[@megume84]

Cat K-thanks so much!:-)

[@catchyadreams]

yeah I would watch it if it makes it to OZ. Hope they release it online for free after it closes in cinemas. Hope it makes money for the red cross.

[@richardthompson4024]

WTF? Why would anyone that isn't mormon already want to see this? And why is it rated PG?

[@senseix785]

Because there is a lot of myths about mormons. More than 90% of the non mormons who watched the movie, loved it and recomend the movie to other non members of the Church.

[@kristenborden5385]

Milton Marin i agree. It would be nice for people to see truth instead of believing these myths ;)

[@Xero525]

Kristen Borden Myths such as?

[@VaLynne1]

It is rated PG because no matter what you think of Mormons they are not bad enough to deserve PG13 or R ratings!

[@VaLynne1]

J. Hyrum Johnson Don't forget the myth that Mormons still practice polygamy! The myths are so far removed from actuality! Especially the myth, that we aren't Christian. We know without a doubt that the ONLY way we can return to our Father in Heaven is through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

[@jameslittle5334]

My High school classmate was in this movie wow

[@zachcollier333]

All proceeds of this movie go the the Red Cross. meetthemormons.com/charity

[@jmshaw357]

Dustin Petersen Just watch buddy--you'll be surprised. Don't you have enough mediocrity (pop culture) in your life? Try this movie.

[@zachcollier333]

Hey Dustin, I know you're not a fan, but those "oft-repeated and tired ways" are actually paradigms through which we see the world. To many, they are valued and provide solace and comfort. They are meaningful to me, and I believe them. I share them out of the sincerity of my heart. You are welcome to see the movie or not to see it. You are welcome to participate in our organization or to oppose it. Your money is yours. By all means, donate your money directly to the Red Cross without paying for the production costs of a movie. But don't blame us if we are genuinely excited to share something that we love. =) Feel free to call me blind and ignorant and a sheep after responding to your post. It will just, yet again, reiterate the fact that you disagree with us and don't like what we do. You are welcome to feel that way, and we are grateful for the contrast you provide to us and to the world. Your voice is needed to help others see Mormonism through a different paradigm and ultimately decide for themselves what they want to believe. After all: "By proving contraries, truth is made manifest." - Joseph Smith

[@zachcollier333]

Dustin Petersen Dustin, I really appreciate this response. This was thoughtful, kind, well worded, and addresses some very real and important concerns. First, I will examine this statement: "The ONLY pathway to truth is rationality and logic." If I am to assign some arbitrary numerical percentage to this statement based on how I feel about it, I believe in it about 90%. Here's why: It is possible that there can be flaws in logic. Logic only works if you have the proper framework to make conclusions. It is possible to have flaws in logic. A very crude and simple example: Observation: This is a dog. Assumption 1: Dogs are animals. Assumption 2: This is an animal. This logical path works in most cases, except for when you are examining a stuffed animal in the shape of a dog. There are many more things to consider: why isn't that considered a dog if it has all of the outward attributes of a dog? what does it mean to be a living thing? etc. I'd give more, but this isn't a scholarly work, it's a KZbin comment and you are intelligent, so I trust that you will understand the point. =) This, like I said, is a very crude example, and you may think, "No one would ever make that mistake," but human beings, in trying to make sense of the world and in trying to relate to each other using symbols, have flaws in their logic all the time because they are based on false assumptions. Mormons are not exempt from this. Despite that one reservation, I agree with the statement. Ultimately, the only way to learn truth is to do just that: perform a cognitive function, synthesize acquired information, and accept it as truth. It requires a great deal of study, a great deal of effort, and a great deal of time. The cognitive function is reasoning and logic, and proper reasoning requires that we accept the fact that there is room for error. Contrary to popular belief, this is one of the fundamental teachings of Mormonism, as taught by the Prophet Joseph Smith. Whether or not the vast majority of Mormons use their brains or not - that's debatable. haha! Then again, that could be said about all people. So, that being said, I want to address your question: "If you don't mind... what makes you immediately jump to the 'blind and ignorant and a sheep' defense? If you could overlook that this is a bit tongue-in-cheek... how, exactly, are you not those things? It sounds as though you are wanting to be open to 'contraries' but yet, it seems to me, that you may be letting obedience and faith get in the way of rational thought (instead of supplementing it)." The reason why I jumped to that defense is because I was answering a stereotype with a stereotype. I apologize for doing so, but prior to opening up a civil dialogue as we now have, that's all I had to work with. You started by lumping all mormons together with OUR "oft-repeated and tired ways," assuming that all Mormons in the world repeat them often and in the same, annoying way. Because of the types of people I've encountered in the past who have expressed similar thoughts to yours about my faith, I assumed that there was a possibility that you would, if I responded, be belligerent or upset at me. Therefore, I responded kindly (hoping for the best), and then pointed out a typical response that I would expect from someone who was belligerent - calling me blind, ignorant, or a sheep. I'm grateful that you didn't do that, and responded kindly back to me. =) I am actually very grateful that you asked, "How are you NOT those things?" I would be happy to send you the full story sometime (though conversion stories are your typical Mormon fare ;D I'd be happy to email you or something in a more private setting. If you're interested, send me a private message.) But, in essence, I rejected Mormonism. I was born and raised in the Church, and i started to question it. So I rejected the concept of prophets, I rejected the concept of personal revelation, I rejected the idea of the Book of Mormon, etc. I had many questions: is it true that prophets speak with God? Seems kind of ridiculous. Is this "burning in my bosom" really communication from God? Or is it a placebo effect and a response to mass hysteria of some kind? I enjoy the Book of Mormon for a variety of literary reasons, but is it really something to pattern my life around? Are its claims true? I started looking into other religions - Christianity specifically, until I decided to challenge them. Did Jesus Christ actually live? What evidence do we have of his existence? The gospels and translations of scripture - what up with that? So I moved onto Buddhism. And so on and so forth. Eventually, I reached the point of Atheism. Logically, if God is a god of Truth, there cannot be multiple truths. If God is a God of love, he would want everyone to have the truth. If God is Good, he would not with hold truth from people. etc. etc. I eventually ruled that there was no God. I had never heard his voice, I had never seen him. I had never had anything other than the "burning in the bosom" so to speak. The only thing keeping me even remotely tied to religion was the fact that when I participated, I felt closer to others. When I prayed, I felt peace. Though the whole concept of God was implausible to me, the practice had its merits. That was it. Religion to me was a coping mechanism for inferior people, and it would be there when one day I became weak and needed it. That was the conclusion I reached. Though I wasn't satisfied. Why? Because I couldn't rule out the existence of God. Because even though I had never had an experience with him, I had never really TRIED to. I had gone to church, I had done all of the traditional things in multiple faiths. But it was always half hearted and exploratory. Never in my life had I attempted to approach the divine MY WAY. So, with one last thing to do, I was going to check this off my list and I was going to move on with life. I had decided that if I got no response from God, I was not going to serve an LDS Mission. I was not going to date Mormon girls. Moderate alcohol consumption would be my thing, I'd drink tea and coffee, and I'd have a lot more time to work on music and to write literature and to do the things I wanted to because I would no longer have to spend all this time finding faith or being religious. Long story short, I approached God, I got a little snarky with him, and I demanded that he speak with me and give me some real answers. If He could talk to Joseph Smith face to face, if he could talk to Enos in the Book of Mormon, if he could appear on mount Sinai, if he could send angels to speak with Mohammed, etc. etc. Why not me? Why would he be so cruel as to ignore me? For the first time, I spoke to him as if he was real, and not a myth. And for the first time, something happened to me. I heard the voice of God. It wasn't my own voice. I didn't see him, but I heard him. And he spoke to me. He lovingly rebuked me. Then he answered all of my questions and explained them. That's it. I'm not a sheep, I'm not blind, I'm not ignorant, because I've done my research. I know about seer stones, I know about hats, I know about folk magic, I know about the criticisms of all christianity, not just Mormonism, I have read and studied and visited chapels and spoken to people. In the end, the more I learned the more I realized I didn't know anything concrete. You can disbelieve it, but I believe it because it happened to me. This was not a subjective experience. It was very objective, and I almost crashed the car I was driving because I heard the voice in the passenger seat. I felt it. It responded. THAT is why I believe. And that experience told me that Jesus was the Christ, and that the Plan of Salvation as taught by the Mormons was correct. Since no one else believes exactly like the Mormons do, the Church I needed to belong to became very clear to me. Since then, I have had many more experiences that have confirmed this experience, and I have experienced a lot. Are Mormons perfect? No. Is it possible that a Catholic or an Atheist can be a better person than a Mormon? You better believe it. Many times that is the case, because frankly some people are "Mormon" on paper only. They don't use their brains, they don't reason, they've never questioned, they are ignorant, they are sheep, and because of that many of them are lazy and apathetic and don't do any good. However, within Mormonism there is a rich intellectual circle. There are bright minds. The kind of people who invent the machine gun and the television and colonize the west and found universities and form world-renowned choirs and found companies and serve in politics etc. etc. etc. Our religion may seem ludicrous, but most of the perceived lunacy comes from 1) failing to realize that we use very different terminology from the rest of the world when trying to describe the exact same ideas and 2) not understanding that pivotal experience that keeps us grounded in the faith. But something about our theology leads those who know it to strive, to sacrifice, and to do great things. Anyway, like I said, I'd be happy to continue speaking with you about the subject. But that is why I believe. That's what I've been through that has led me here. I understand if you don't believe it. You are more than welcome to disagree. But I know what I know because of a complicated combination of a lot of subjective interpretation after a long period of study, and then a sudden, startling objective experience that changed my life forever. I hope you found this helpful. Thank you for letting me reply and for being so kind. =)

[@zachcollier333]

Dustin Petersen I'll respond to you via our google hangout. =) You're the man. Talk to you soon.

[@PoosinP]

Dustin Petersen Lol and your religion was created by who exactly?

[@davidbrasher8927]

If you want to know the truth about Fords, you should talk to both the people who sell Fords and the people who sell Chevys. If you want to know the truth about Mormons, you should talk to both the people selling Mormonism, and to the critics of Mormonism, many of them former Mormons who left for one reason or another. The Internet is your best friend in learning what you need to know about Mormonism.

[@cherylhermansen6748]

No one is SELLING Mormonism. It is simply Christ's restored Church on the earth. You would need to repent to qualify for baptism. Then, we all still make mistakes, so we need to continue to repent on a regular basis. The only thing we get out of converting others is a sense of JOY that we are helping our brothers and sisters back to Christ and our Eternal Father!

[@vanwelch9673]

Meh... I don't know what to think about this. I know some incredible Mormons and I know some down right awful Mormons. This movie feels really step ford. Being a Mormon doesn't make you an incredible person. This movie is like piggy backing on the strength of good people and claiming it is because they belong to the faith. I'm LDS... But I know that does not mean you are innately kind or good.

[@cherylhermansen6748]

Shouldn't we put forth our best foot? Of course there are some "bad" Mormons. I'll bet that's true of every religion or people. But we STRIVE to be good! I'm just an average Mormon, but I absolutely believe and try to live every good principle shown in this movie! I'm proud to be a Mormon, not in a bragging sort of way, but in a very grateful sort of way! I know why I am on this earth and where I am capable of going! We want as many of our brothers and sisters with us as possible, because they are ALL children of God too!

[@KevinKJohn]

Interesting stuff!

[@alicecoupons]

as a exmormon i would like to share that the church is a multi-billion corp run by multi-millionaires who get paid 6 figures yearly..theres only a little 5 million active members today..the church made this film because the corp company needs money!!! a real church does'nt need to have movie ...

[@steveharper4609]

The proceeds are being donated to the Red Cross!

[@smooveb7705]

Steve Harper Whose CEO makes 500/k a year. And that's *net* proceeds. This 78 min commercial needs to make its money back first.

[@alicecoupons]

yeah the name jesus is only a selling tool in the mormon cult ..

[@cherylhermansen6748]

What sad creatures you are! The "exmormon" who claimed that the multi-millionaires get paid 6 figures yearly is spreading lies. I know several of the leaders, they get "paid" nothing. Several of them are independently wealthy, because of many years of hard work in the real world, frugality, and wise decisions. They leave behind a lucrative career in most cases when they are called, because of their love of the Lord. The church only covers their traveling expenses as they do a lot of traveling in behalf of the church. I know a leader whose personal belongings have been in storage for over 14 years as they serve the Lord. The concept of paying tithing is early in the Bible, and it literally means a tenth of your earnings. Tithing money is used to run the church, build buildings and Temples where couples and families can be sealed together for all eternity! Missionaries are sent throughout the world to spread the wonderful message! Many of their costs are covered by themselves and their families. The Church does not want the burden on families to be too great, so many of the costs are covered by the Church, but the only pay is in JOY and BLESSINGS! We try very hard to love all of our brothers and sisters, who are ALL God's children, whether they believe it or not, even the hateful ones we TRY to love!

[@alicecoupons]

nice fairy tale mormon..none of it is true..the leaders make over 3 hundred thousand yearly plus homes..condos..etc..the lds is a multi-billion dollar cult which does nothing for the poor..but you keep enjoy being a sheep..

[@heatheranglethief1674]

Shaytards brought me here!

[@luffy-yq4pf]

I want to see it, im Mormon.

[@briew.25]

Cool! I am a Mormon.. :)

[@LennyKaosium]

The latest attempt to try to make Mittens religion not seem like a cult...

[@gerbearunit]

Woot woot!

[@bowrudder899]

Wow, that's amazing: They needed something called "Meet the Mormons" to bump that awful BBC documentary of the same name down the list on the internet, so they created an entire PR film and website with the same name to displace it (!). No cult-like concern for control there ...

[@taderraider134]

I am a Mormon. I have been reading comment on comment on reply on reply. I have read quotes and haters and those trying to change minds and change hearts. From both believers and non believers. But I give ALL of you this. All of us Mormon know this scripture well, or you should, and I invite everyone to read it for the first time or reread it and understand eachothers hearts. James 1:5-8 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind an tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.... Everyone go see the movie. Dont worry all you that are not Mormon, especially those that think we are some kind of mindless robots or cult. You wont get cooties and you cant "catch" being a Mormon, its not a contagious disease. So go... just watch and see, what have you got to loose? Ignorance maybe? Or even the prejudice that may have tainted your opinion. Just go see and enjoy... :)

[@susiegreene7572]

Do the scriptures explain how a 2 billion dollar mall fits into God's plan for us? I guess all of these professional reviewers, who had no ignorance to "loose", are just haters? www.rottentomatoes.com/m/meet_the_mormons/

[@taderraider134]

Susie Greene professional reviewers? Didint know that was an actual degree. You mean people who review movies for brand x newspapers? And you question is silly, and nothing to do with the movie, or LDS teachings. Nice try though...

[@lewiskim2881]

Wade Scanio I don't think she thought it was a "degree", nor was her question to be taken seriously. Though both points are relevant, and you seem to be avoiding them. Seven reviews so far, and not a single one is favorable. Truth hurts, especially if you're mormon. This is pure unadulterated propaganda. Nice try though.

[@woden5132]

Wade Scanio You do know the definition of "professional" right? You don't need a degree, you just have to have it as your job which you get paid for. All the professional reviewers have said this movie is just singing to the choir. Pure propaganda to attempt to recruit tithe payers so they can build huge billion dollar malls.

[@RitsychServare]

"It's not a movie about war"... but about candy! The candy bomber! lol I just heard about him not too long ago.

[@oussiegaymormon]

amazing how many good and sharp people, follow a false belief system. i was once Mormon.

[@darkauronx]

The Mormon missionaries in my neighborhood keep showing me naked dad pictures. Send help!

[@ShellyPurple47]

(y) Excited to see it!

[@sarak6860]

But now the word MORMON is banned.

[@toddgak4380]

Does Meet the Mormons explain how a two billion dollar mall fits in to God's plan for us?

[@tompearson699]

Thomas S Monson cut the tape and yelled let's go shopping. Thomas S Monson the Mormon profit..

[@EhYehEsherEhYeh]

The mall what is the details off it, the world is Mammon the church is mislead also. That is why they wont be spared the tribulation but have to endure in faith through it. Shopping is of Mammon be ye warned it can infect the heart.

[@aiti8721]

Jesus Christ was convicted too by governing leaders, leaders who also lacked sufficient truth. Go to the source: Bible: James 1:5.The Lord wants you to know and will tell you directly. Also Matthew 7:20 directs us through the confusion. Best wishes to you.

[@BadKid95US]

Are the Mormons accepting of homosexuality heterosexuality and bisexuality ??

[@toddgak4380]

No. Forced lifelong celibacy is not acceptance by any stretch.

[@danilosarabosing9116]

Im sure the intentions of the movie is good... other people see it the other way and say negative thing about it because they have nothing else good to offer.

[@TheQueenLadyTee]

Can someone tell me how to turn the notifications off, I cant even respond to this level of ignorance and hatefulness...

[@marcoselosegui9792]

Propaganda

[@cherylhermansen6748]

Not propaganda. The truth. Simply putting our best foot forward. I'm only an average Mormon, and I find the film to depict the best of "average Mormons", whether you think so or not. Have a great day!

[@marcoselosegui9792]

Tell that to Joseph Smith's youngest wife

[@IWDTC]

Cheryl Hermansen very true...:)

[@wedoeverything1401]

Sorry for my spelling

[@wedoeverything1401]

OMG ITS The shay tards mod I'm a fan

[@Ostgaardjoe]

what about that part when blacks were not allowed be part of the church?

[@Ostgaardjoe]

all the way up until 1978

[@krtismo]

Bill fuckin' Murray!

[@RobBates]

I would like to have been a fly on the wall during the inception and planning for this film. It's hard not to assume a lot of ulterior motives. But since money isn't one of the ulterior motives (meetthemormons.com/charity), I'll see it.

[@emaabbeeb528]

Right, donations to the Red Cross, the McDonald's of charities. How can we expect the CEO to survive on a $500,000/yr salary??

[@minergmaingx2000]

The Shaytards let me here

[@Madfarr13]

Can I come with you?

[@funyuns77]

I wonder if the blacks will talk about the 2nd prophet Brigham Young, you know the whole "black skin is a punishment from god thing".

[@amaruencina4958]

shayyy carrlllll

[@bbahmu]

From Power Rangers to propaganda. Quite a career for this director.

[@AlvaradoJE19]

I mean movie.

[@lukeslc-xd8ds]

If you would like to read a story about the ATONEMENT of Jesus Christ, search for "Gethsemane: The Olive Press" by Luke at Amazon.com

[@RogerPack]

See the full movie here on youtube: iS6PZh6tCC0

[@Ostgaardjoe]

I mean, this is pretty expensive propaganda...

[@tompearson699]

Mormon Jesus. 1 A created being the elder Brother of Lucifer. 2 Common [ One of many God's. 3 Conceived by a physical sex act between God the Father, [ Elohim ] & Mary. 4 Atonement happened in the garden of Gethsemane. 5 Achieved full salvation through obedience's to his heavenly Father. 6 A married polygamist. Christian Jesus. 1 The uncreated God. 2 Unique [ The one and only eternal son of God. 3 Conceived by the holy spirit, who supernaturally overshadowed Mary. 4 Atonement was made on the cross at Calvary. 5 Externally God, never required salvation. 6 Unmarried. Bible Galatian's 1-8-9. If a man or a fallen Angel preacher's another Gospel than the gospel of Jesus Christ. That man or angel stand accursed.

[@dorisandreagonzalezchavarr4327]

B

[@KnuckleDuster9126]

Hail Satan are lord and savior!

[@nortonatkins6823]

LIKE

[@Mark-qg8hm]

I've met many of them. They're really pretty boring for the most part.