President and Sister Nelson Interview with Mata‘afa Keni Lesa

Mata‘afa Keni Lesa, editor of the Samoa Observer interviewed Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Wendy, as they ministered in Samoa, May 18, 2019. Topics discussed include President Nelson's role as prophet, the role of women in the Church, humanitarian efforts, education, climate change, social media and other topics. Mr. Lesa is an award-winning journalist of Samoa's largest newspaper.

[@vichands3743]

Thank you President Nelson for gracing our shores with your lovely wife. I am a Catholic and a strong believer in God. I watched you greeted our people with grace and with love and compassion. I certainly felt something different within my soul but I am more eager to find out more about LDS church. Your church contributed financially to our country and to communities around the world through our Catholic Humanitarian Organization. Thank you so much and I pray God protect you and your wife throughout your travel.

[@hannahseagraves6139]

I love how President Nelson has the ability to be kind, yet forward at the same time.

[@sandybosleyrvresortgod2577]

Presidents lead business. Is that's why they say church business during church meetings. Why does the church title him president Nelson. Is church a business

[@personalvideos213]

Thats not kindness. Its called pharisaical

[@MammaOVlogs]

agreed

[@denisebagley2342]

Sister Nelson, Thank you. Your eloquent response to a difficult question was so beautiful. Jesus stands by women, you can’t be more liberated than that. ❤️🌷

[@theephraimite]

Feminist alert!

[@lindamoses3697]

I love the statement tell everybody.

[@theresabaker8952]

Denise Bagley Exactly! It’s amazing how much our Savior Jesus Christ and Heavenly Parents love all of us! Education is essential for all Women and Men!

[@personalvideos213]

Unless your a child who tells the bishop your dad beats mommy. Then, crickets from Jesus

[@debfryer2437]

Yes as a woman in the true Church of Jesus Christ I am not repressed in any way. In fact after 37 years (22 May1982) I am powerful for the Lord! God bless our prophet dear and his wonderful wife and family. ❤️🌹

[@personalvideos213]

My ancestors were. And many millions still are. "Oh, your husband abuses you? Well maybe if you just pray more and be nicer, your husband wont hit you"

[@dane_with_swag]

3:19 I love the way President Nelson corrected him concerning the name of the church: with great love for both The Lord and Mata‘afa Keni Lesa. It's amazing to witness when the apostles and prophets lead the way by example!

[@theresabaker8952]

Dan Norup Very gentle correction!! Thank you Dr Brother Nelson! My cats and I love you forever and always!! Love you too Sister Wendy!!

[@jasonford7481]

Oh boy! Give me a break. Many good prophets referred to the church as the LDS church and the Mormon church. Now President Nelson comes along with his pet peeve and every one acts as if though saying the term LDS or Mormon is some kind of win for Satan.

[@dane_with_swag]

@@jasonford7481 I'll give you a break if you need it. It's good to relax a bit ;) It's good to listen to revelation so of course I'm chuffed when a person in such a position consequently follows the revelations given to show all that it's supposed to be taken seriously. Besides, it's fantastic to take upon us the name of Jesus Christ in every way, so it's a win-win. Have an amazing day!

[@personalvideos213]

Gross

[@jasonford7481]

@@dane_with_swag But its not revelation. Its his personal pet project.

[@MrDJS444]

I love and sustain President Nelson. What an inspiring man of God!

[@enetoo2736]

Thank you, Lesa. The respect you'd shown to the Prophet and his wife was tremendously appreciated; extremely professional!

[@ljhughes2876]

I am so grateful to have a living prophet, President Nelson and his messages on how to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and an amazing woman Sister Nelson for her brilliant comments.

[@donnaemerson1008]

I love and sustain President Nelson. I pray for him and his family. I am so grateful to the leaders in our church I do believe they receive direct revaluation from Jesus Christ who stands at the head of our church.

[@chelsjenner9314]

I love and sustain President Nelson.

[@zakariahlafreniere1332]

Vonii V-Town I sustain white jeeezuz and fake Jews

[@sandybosleyrvresortgod2577]

What's sustain

[@EMonzon]

They are so strong together.

[@MammaOVlogs]

agreed

[@danite620]

I am so very greatful to have the honor to be able to listen to God's Profit . I was elated when President Nelson became our profit seer and revelator . And I have the same comfortable love for sister Nelson . Such a wonderful sister . I love it when she talks to us.

[@churchnewsroom]

Thank you for sharing your comment!

[@gongoozleriam9783]

Wendy Nelson is my role model :) I want what she has and to be like her :) I like the path she's chosen in life she's a good example :)

[@heatherluna5075]

We are so blessed to have a living prophet on the earth in these Latter days. I'm so looking forward to Christ's second coming. Yippee. Lots of love. God bless us everyone. The Luna family.

[@fabianasmith6097]

Beautiful couple straight answers and powerful messages also cute guy Mataa'afa Keni Lesa good job

[@afraing]

I am proud to sustain our prophet President Nelson, and his love for us and all humanity.

[@lindanicholason878]

# HE'S NO PROPHET OF GOD! # HE'S A DECEIVER & TOOL OF SATAN!

[@bisonuberti]

What a humbling interview. Questioned... and Answered. I am truly grateful for the Atonement of Jesus Christ and the blessing of the Sacrament ordinance in our lives.

[@zakariahlafreniere1332]

bison uberti blah blah blah white Jesus crapola. Disgusting.

[@bisonuberti]

Zakariah Lafreniere... Thank you. Have a wonderful and great life.

[@theresabaker8952]

Love you Sister Wendy! You are an awesome woman! Keep going! We need you!

[@stephaniekatich7716]

I love to hear the prophet and his beautiful wife. Such a good interview.

[@novawarren5074]

Love all of his talks, and I love them both

[@lunettepepperglow7472]

Wonderful interview!

[@jbrockhausen4761]

Nice interview, good questions asked!

[@TheChristopherBlake1]

Wow! So beautiful & powerful . I was moved by Sister Nelson's comments . Thank you .

[@maksat89able]

Sister Nelson's response and other responses she gives in other her interviews are amazing. Her understanding of the Gospel, the role of women and men in Church are so wonderful. Her testimony on revelation and how we could understand and learn about the prophet is so insightful. I think of them as two prophets :)

[@godblessamerica4451]

I love president Nelson and his wife!!! I am thankful to God for a living prophet. In my Saviors name Jesus Christ Amen 🙏

[@bjstengel]

What an amazing and great interview. President Nelson is a man and not perfect. He makes mistakes and learns from each decision. I am grateful for a modern day living prophet for all people, not only members. I am glad to hear their reply on education.

[@lindanicholason878]

# DON'T BE GRATEFUL FOR LIES OF THE DEVIL; GENERATED BY SATAN'S TOOL/JOSEPH SMITH!

[@parkerplace2910]

Why do all of you apologists LOVE to tell everyone that leaders make mistakes but the church is perfect? They wouldn't be making so many mistakes if they were being lead by God.

[@Kamaehara]

"Take a break from fake." "Truth is truth."

[@personalvideos213]

I read the fakeness of church history. Im taking a break from fake

[@Kamaehara]

@@personalvideos213 Take a break from hate first.

[@lindanicholason878]

# AND THE GOSPEL OF JOSEPH SMITH IS FAKE/ ALL DOCTRINES OF DEMONS!!

[@Kamaehara]

@@lindanicholason878 Did you study and pray about it?

[@theephraimite]

personal videos, tell us about the fake history, so we can test you to see if your claims are not fake.

[@MrChipathenIsMyDoggo]

Great questions!! ❤️ This Prophet!

[@robsin2810]

Well said you, Sister Nelson.

[@paulfua1803]

I’m from Samoa 🇼🇸 i love this

[@MammaOVlogs]

loved this, thank you so much!

[@user-hh8tb4nz7o]

I love you President and sister Nelson I love the message you share about the church may Heavenly Father bless you both in good health and strength

[@churchnewsroom]

Thank you for tuning in!

[@contact3604]

Wonderful interview! My daughter Cumorah is starting her mission call tomorrow, the 21/5/19🙂👍 I like to say, just like the prophet said his mission is to bring people all over the world to Christ! It's a privilege to share in that great comission not only as members of the Lord's Church! But like my daughter, and many other's out there in the mission field. As servants of the Lord Jesus Christ. May l ask, please pray for her! And indeed all our wonderful missionaries aound the world. Moira From England.

[@parkerplace2910]

Please tell me you didn't name your daughter Cumorah? That rymes with Gomorrah.

[@zakariahlafreniere1332]

Contact 360 hooray. Spreading the good news of white Jesus (Serapis christus) like cancer.

[@personalvideos213]

Read 'timeforcambio.com' Beware. Lots of bad stuff happens on missions

[@parkerplace2910]

@@personalvideos213 It's actually timeforcambrio.org instead .com

[@user-hh8tb4nz7o]

Wonderful message from our President Nelson and Sister Nelson

[@kathleenkalama9667]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Love This Interview Thank You Sooo Much!!

[@cjuarezluna2010]

The main massage everywhere we go is ... to come JESUS CHRIST" I LOVE THIS THOUGH.. JESUS CHRSIT IS WELL VONGRATULATED WITH HIS PROFET SEER AND REVELATOR!!!

[@lindanicholason878]

## WHERE IS HIS 'SEER STONE'?? PROBABLY IN HIS HAT THAT HE LEFT IN HIS HOTEL ROOM.

[@theephraimite]

Linda Nicholason, disgruntled ex-lds alert!

[@wnkqwerty]

@@lindanicholason878 i like truth.. Whats real truth ? ,am i right for this religion ?

[@lindanicholason878]

@@theephraimite I HAVE NEVER BEEN A MORMON, NOR WILL I EVER BELIEVE IN THE MAN-MADE FALSE GOSPEL OF JOSEPH SMITH. # PRAISE GOD!!! HOWEVER, I HAVE STUDIED MORMON HISTORY, BELIEFS & DOCTRINE; BECAUSE MY DEAR AUNT IS IN THE MORMON CULT, AND I NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MORMON CHURCH, SO I COULD HAVE MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS WITH HER.....I CONTINUALLY SHARE THE TRUE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST WITH HER; AS FOUND IN GOD'S HOLY & 'PRESERVED' WORD/ALONE = THE BIBLE. # I PRAY THAT SHE WILL BE LED BY GOD'S HOLY SPIRIT INTO HIS ETERNAL TRUTHS. IT IS TRULY SAD & TRAGIC HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE FALLEN INTO THE FALSE/ DEMON INSPIRED RELIGION OF MORMONISM.

[@lindanicholason878]

@@wnkqwerty With ALL TRUTH & SINCERITY...I PRAY That GOD'S HOLY SPIRIT WILL SHOW YOU That TRUTH OF THE GOSPEL IS ONLY FOUND IN THE HOLY BIBLE = GOD'S PRESERVED WORD. PLEASE PRAY That GOD'S HOLY SPIRIT WILL LEAD YOU INTO THE ONE & ONLY TRUTH...& OPEN YOUR EYES TO SEE THE DECEPTION & LIES PERPETRATED BY Joseph Smith. * READ THE NEW TESTAMENT (Which Confirms the Old Testament Prophecies) About The LORD JESUS CHRIST/YESHUA HAMASHIACH . # I Encourage You to Listen to The Testimonies of many people who Came OUT of Mormonism...to the TRUE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. # Listen to the Testimones of Lynne Wilder, and Her Son, Who was a Devout Mormon Missionary; and is NOW Touring with His Music & Message..called 'ADAM'S ROAD'. You can GOOGLE 'ADAM'S ROAD' Ministry. THERE ARE MANY MORE People & TESTIMONIES Who Will SHOW YOU CLEARLY That Mormonism is a False Man-Made/ Demon Inspired Cult, THAT IS COMPLETELY CONTRARY TO GOD'S TRUTH As FOUND ONLY IN GOD"S HOLY & PRESERVED WORD = THE BIBLE.

[@velocirapture89]

Love the people of the Pacific. Such beautiful cultures.

[@dylanwilcox3112]

“Let me correct you; it’s not the ‘LDS Church’, it’s ‘The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’” - President Nelson, still as sharp as a scalpel.

[@zakariahlafreniere1332]

BrohaFromAlola but there is no j in the 1611 kjv Bible so the name could never be Jesus nor jehovah. Just facts. Fail.

[@otuafirst9122]

@@zakariahlafreniere1332 take a break

[@lukev483]

That is why the church paid millions on the I am a Mormon campaign when Monson was in charge. They made a video called MEET The Mormons, was Jesus offended then when they used that slang or what. Why did it take Jesus so long to let the church know that the word Mormon is a victory for Satan.

[@nancyrobinson6227]

I know President Nelson is the Lord’s prophet at this time and Sister Nelson is his chosen and equal partner.

[@julianfonseca727]

Que buenas y transparentes son estas personas !! Solo se sienten bien y trabajan porque Dios se los a mandado. 😊

[@julianfonseca727]

Esperamos tu llegada a Colombia Presidente Nelson con muchas ansias 😊👏😊👏.

[@morphangel8699]

Everyone says I love this church, I love this church. I love Jesus! He nailed ALL religious dogmas to the cross!

[@susangounder7433]

THANK YOU PRESIDENT NELSON

[@carmenbowman7241]

Sister Nelson soo very nicely message 👏 and Espiritualy Dignity Convenios the church that Jesús Christ the latter tha Saints Thanks very much God blesses Ever forever STRONGERS very Nice days end Years2,022 Representative of the continuous progress temporal end espiritual exelente your end Pte Nelson M Russell Hurrraaaa God Blesses Ever forever STRONGERS Prayers lord protecting equipment yours comanmens Bautismales si that templo perseverance and the continuous progress temporal end espiritual Thanks yours very much God blesses Ever forever Good Ejemplos 👍

[@CrodolookslikeFrody]

Unlimited powwwwwer!!!!

[@MrGiovannioliva]

❤❤❤

[@Sixalienasa]

What were the people who dislike this video expecting, or not expecting?

[@rodrigogutierrezhurtado8225]

9:23 I've heard that song

[@BYU2726]

Hello the missionaries when they came to my house said he is a Prophet I was just wondering what that exactly means to adherents of the faith. They said Joseph Smith was a Prophet too and saw God and Jesus. I was blown away. Is President Nelson a “Prophet” Prophet in all sense of the word as in actually prophesying stuff? Has he written a book of prophesies or anything? Does God and Jesus visit with him physically ( not figuratively) or was that only something Joseph did ? If that is the case I would like to know more about the writings of this Prophets. The missionaries didn’t really answer those questions, just kind of dodged it. Thanks

[@MsMatth33]

Great questions. A prophet is a seer and revelator. So he can see the future, in the sense of - God reveals to him the sign of the times. He knows what to instruct the people today, so they can be prepared for specific occurrences in the future. For example, The prophet 20 years ago came out with "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" This proclamation addresses the importance of families and marriage. That there are Men and Women, and that God wants us to try and have a family with a Father and a Mother. And the sanctity of marriage between a male and female. That was 20 years ago. Think of how important that is for today. That was a seed that was planted back then that grew all these years and solidified in the hearts and minds of the members and anyone who understood it to be prepared for the onslaught against families, marriage, and gender. A prophet is God's mouthpiece. Whatever the prophet says, God also says. It's that simple. Just like God warns and blesses, the prophet does also. He will condemn or bless human behavior.

[@BYU2726]

stuk athon thanks for the reply. I’ll look more into it, at first hand honestly it seems like common sense discourse any right wing evangelical pastor would say. I can see you take a strong stand against same sex marriage and for encouragement of traditional family roles. I was thinking more like Nostradamus type Prophecies. Great stuff though, the missionaries are very nice young man too. Thanks

[@oliveoilchic]

He's a prophet. A false prophet.

[@jeffcarr2095]

@@oliveoilchic Can you provide any credible evidence for the above?

[@reggiecabrillos7340]

Let us say that he has a constant communication with the Lord. Vision,revelations,prayers and constant guidance by the Holy Ghost, as of if he can see God, he only knows and God. But every prophet has their own time to preside the church and each prophet has unique role. Yes definitely Pres. Nelson has a constant communication with God.

[@louise0735]

God the the Father of Heaven, Have Mercy on us God the Son Redeemer of the World, Have Mercy on us God the Holy Spirit, Have Mercy on us Holy Trinity One God, Have Mercy on us Holy Mary, Pray for us us Mother of God, Pray for us Mother of Christ, Pray for us Mary Arch Of The covenant, Pray for us Virgin Most Powerful, Pray for us Queen of Heaven, Pray for us

[@CJCappella]

I want to know who Wendy’s hairstylist is… the colouring is perfect! She must have it done once a week.

[@alexblake5743]

Pres. Nelson did a great job of getting around the loaded "climate change" question.

[@MrsThebault]

Some times in saying little we say a lot. He spoke about how important it is for us to care for and respect the earth. He didn’t take a stand on “climate change”, he stood up for our planet.

[@chadnz1003]

The pope said Jesus was a failure in another language recently and these guys are joining together.One world religion.false peace false hope.ANTICHRIST is cmin...

[@fabianasmith6097]

@@uthinkiamhot why cant you just get a one thing it is good for you and your family he is a spiritual man and he just invited people of Samoa to come together unto Christ and protect your families but climate change is not really his job that's God....

[@fabianasmith6097]

@@chadnz1003 how much do you know about God and the bible if you talk negative like that you're one of Antichrist

[@fabianasmith6097]

@@uthinkiamhot We are all created by one God he created everything Pres Nelson and his wife message was so understandable I'm not a member of their faith but I love the way he talked to our people here in Samoa so if you know everything congratulations but I'm just telling you how powerful his message was and all he talked was the teachings of Christ up to you and watever you believe goodluck

[@MrArtist7777]

Good interview, would like to have heard a better response about climate change from Pres. Nelson. The church is making changes to its Temples and chapels, to make them more energy efficient and recognizing climate change as a threat to human, plant and animal life but would like to see the church commit to installing solar panels on all chapels and Temples and invest in electric vehicles, where they can be used.

[@MsMatth33]

His response on climate change to me meant this - "Your premise that climate change is a real thing is not yet a settled discussion. So I can't comment and inherently acknowledge on something that is not definitive." He said "A topic that is very controversial."

[@MrArtist7777]

@@MsMatth33 It is a settled thing, climate change is real and no climate scientist denies this and we know exactly what causes it: too much carbon in the atmosphere. There's absolutely nothing confusing about the issue, it's real, we know what causes it and we know how to combat it. And it's only controversial to the far right partisans in the U.S. as they listen to fossil fuel corporation lies and propaganda (not including Pres. Nelson, just those who think climate change is not real). Better response from Pres. Nelson would be to simply acknowledge climate change as real and ways the church is doing their part to combat it, as Pres. Oaks recently said in a talk.

[@MsMatth33]

@@MrArtist7777 There are tons of scientists that disagree. Are you listening to both sides? It doesn't look like it. Do you know how many times the pro climate change side comes out with "new evidence" for it, and then it gets debunked because someone fudges the numbers?? The mainstream media won't report that though. All climate change is, is a discussion. A discussion that's been going on for decades. First it was Global Cooling, then Global Warming, now Climate Change. So now ANY change is for global warming??? How do you not see that there is no threat. If we were in trouble, we would be having dust bowl conditions right now. We will just keep talking about. Biggest hoax of our lifetime.

[@MrArtist7777]

@@MsMatth33 Name one climate scientist who disagrees with global climate change, I've never heard of one. There have been a few scientists who are Ph.D's in physics or chemistry, etc. that are paid by the fossil fuel industry, who have denied climate change but no climate scientist denies climate change, I know, my own daughter is a climate scientist and the evidence is overwhelming and 100% verifiable, there's no debate. Global warming, climate change, are all the same thing as the globe is warming and the climate is changing and changing fast! Obviously, you're not overly familiar with climate change as there's no prediction we'll have dust bowls but it has been predicted, and is happening, that we will have sea level rise, melting glaciers and more severe weather conditions. All prophets have a right to their opinion but doesn't mean they are trained or knowledgeable in every area, and that's fine. I'm happy to provide evidence and graphs, if you'd like, that climate change is very real, very dangerous and will cause more destruction to our planet than anything else and man has caused it.

[@MrArtist7777]

@@MsMatth33 Here's probably the best resource for climate change: climate.nasa.gov/scientific-consensus/ It is a consensus with all countries in the world and all climate scientists. The so-called climate change skeptics are either not climate scientists who've done the actual research and know the data or they are phony scientists who are paid by the fossil fuel industry to lie, exactly like the tobacco industry "doctors" who were paid to lie that smoking doesn't cause cancer. We all know, it does. On climate change, I'm an optimist as I've worked in the renewable energy industry for the past 12 years and have worked closely with power utilities, all over the world and they are all decommissioning their old, expensive coal-fired and natural gas-powered power plants and replacing them with solar and wind plants, with battery back-up as it's cheaper, more reliable and less expensive, in the long run. And I've kept a close eye on the auto industry which shows EV's gaining market share, rapidly, and all auto manufacturers committing to building EV's. I own an EV and power it with my own solar panels and wind turbine and pay nothing for gasoline or power for my house and can personally assure anyone that it's cheaper. God gave us this beautiful planet to be good stewards over it and take care of it, technology is now available to do it.

[@kathymunoz]

I cannot believe that every single comment in this video is a positive one.... Suspicious. This church has a lot of haters, I cannot believe they are all silent :o

[@vexun11]

I had no idea his wife was so sharp.

[@mongeyangmongeyang6675]

DEUS

[@rosaregina2481]

Italiano..??

[@puccOFF]

Did He just ask about climate change? Lol omg

[@vincentthompson1696]

I have a favorable opinion on mormons aka LDS now.

[@churchnewsroom]

We appreciate your comment. Thank you!

[@redheadeddude6863]

😕😴😴 Monson was better to bad he passed away! He will be missed!

[@88amona]

Dalton Langsmith 😎👍

[@ladyknight4162]

Correction: since 2007 the fastest growing religion is Islam and it will continue to be. I live in Europe where we can whitness that every day. The most popular ( new born) boys name in Berlin last year was Mohammed. And how are women liberated when they get to do all the things "that it requires a minister to be ordained in other churches", yet women are not allowed to hold the priesthood? That does not seem right or fair. And if you want to know how this church handles cases of abuse, why don't you ask the victims? They have a lot to say about it. It was even on HBO.

[@MsMatth33]

Did he say it was the fasted growing religion? I don't remember that part. Of course its fair for women. Women get to do things men can't do. And men get to do things women can't do. That's just the way it is! "Fair????" Only children speak of such things...

[@ladyknight4162]

@@MsMatth33 The church has been claiming to be the fastest growing religion since the 90s. Even the missionaries taught me that. The interviewer said it and no one corrected him. But they also forgot to mention that is is a religion that people are leaving by the thousands each month. The 16 Million number is not at all accurate, when half of the church is leaving and half of what is left turns inactive. I would too after reading the GTE and the abuse scandals, that are not new information by the way. And one other thing, as a former reporter myself, now working in marketing, not one question has been answered in this interview. It was all just beating around the bush and the same sales pitch as always. What does that have to do with the so called truth this organisation speaks of all the time? This is scripted and not inspired. And as for you, when someone asks a question you don't like, do you always resort to name calling? That just shows you do not live by the ideas of Jesus about forgiveness and understanding. So you may want to ask yourself WWJD? I don't think he would stoop down to belittle people, would he?

[@MsMatth33]

@@ladyknight4162 I didn't name call. I said it was childish to speak in terms of fairness. I've been a member all my life, im 35, and I've been on a mission. I don't ever remember any leader claiming that the church is the fastest growing church. You'd have to show me where this claim is. If you want specific answers, then ask specific questions.

[@ladyknight4162]

@@MsMatth33 calling someone childish after that person mentioned a lack of equality in the system is name calling. You called me a child. How is that productive or even kind? The kindness you teach in your church, the kindness Christ taught? A non member asks questions and this is how most members react. I did not say anything mean or offensive. I asked questions. And if you want a specific question, here is one: how does the church handle cases of sexual abuse or domestic violence? During my time at University I did a research paper on these things. It made me so sick that I never finished it to turn it in. I just couldn't. What would you do if your child was the victim? (not a rhetorical question) Even if you/the curch/the missionaries claim that it is ONE of the fastest growing religions (which I have been taught by the church in my hometown) the numbers don't add up. Members are leaving the church left and right in mass resigning events. So even if you have lots of new baptisms, the number does not grow. It never will again, not as long as the internet and youtube will exist. And since that article "21 reasons it doesn't matter if the church is true" has been published, why do missionaries still go door to door advertising the one true church? Appearently it doesn't matter anymore. And point number 6 about criticism is disproved everytime I ask questions I would like an honest answer to, but only recieve rudness and name calling. You probably think I want to talk you out of your religion? Well if you had been open to a discussion you would have noticed, that I have nothing against the every day members, they are the ones who try to live the priciples to the best of their knowledge. I even have long term friends in the church. I am questioning the leaders and the way they handle the people. You just think everyone is attacking you. Instead, why do members like you never ask a person like me, who has been sitting down with the missionaries for the period of a full year, going to church many times, participated in all kinds of member activities and family gatherings, why I still haven't joined? Because you are not interested in an honest answer for the simple fear of maybe putting some doubt into your mind. But if one is truly in it with their hearts, how could a normal conversation between two opposing sides hurt anyone? Why is it so bad to explore different points of view?

[@MsMatth33]

@@ladyknight4162 I never called you a child. If I called you a child, Then I would have said "you are a child." Children complain when they think things aren't fair. So again, I was saying your behavior was like a child. Childish. You do realize Christ called people fools right? I don't think he was being unkind. He is just simply saying, that they are foolish. I agree with you that you should explore other points of view. It would be irresponsible not to. But here is the problem. You can't try and entangle people in their words. That is really bad. That is a tactic of the devil. That's what all church bashers do. They get argumentative and try to entangle and ensnare. That's what many people did back when Jesus walked the earth. And he called them out for it. And saw who they were. Don't look for ways to trap people. I went through that CES thing and found that guy to be like that. Trying to entangle. Doesn't mean some of his points may be right. So what if some translation was in some people's eyes, at the moment, "wrong." Joseph Smith, all the prophets, are not Gods. They are not perfect. So how could they not, from time to time, get some things so trivial, wrong?? They are human beings, not Gods. But the big picture doesn't change. I also agree that members in the church are very judgemental and unkind. They care about status, callings, and their money. Trust me when I tell you, that you are preaching to the choir. That doesn't change The Church of Jesus Christ. How could it? We are dealing with flawed people that need to change. That doesn't change the doctrine. It is our responsibility to get them to change. How about you come back and work with me in changing the hearts and minds of the members?

[@debdelves8810]

Have you all read the CES letter? BTW, California lost over 70 wards.... we Californians woke up to the false and ever hidden history claims which have come to light in your own release of 14 essays. Bro. Nelson told us Monson was not a true prophet because he has his new and better prophecy on gay members. Say what? Crazy making double speech of the prophets.

[@MsMatth33]

Huh? Where are you getting this from?

[@debdelves8810]

In my stake alone we've lost 2 ward's. More stakes have been formed with fewer wards in ea stake here in Cal. Massive inactivity and baptisms do not hold. They're gone in 6 months. Spanish speaking missionaries in Calif have very few Spanish speaking active members attending. I learned about the loss of wards from the Mission President's own grapevine. I also learned from good sources, we were at risk of one of our ocean property wards being sold if we didn't raise our numbers and reach baptism goals.

[@MsMatth33]

@@debdelves8810 Ok that may be true, I dont' know. But it's also growing very fast in other places..... so.......

[@debdelves8810]

I come from 5 generations of Mormons. My grandmother is a daughter of polygamy after the cease and decist orders. In my family alone, those who study old church history hv all left. My daughter married a black man from NYC. He has a master's degree and is a captain in the Marines. She brought him to UT, then she found what Brigham said about marrying a black person (look it up) and our family left en masse! Are people from Samoa not considered black?

[@MsMatth33]

@@debdelves8810 I saw what he said and what policies he enacted. Brigham also said that one of the Elders, a black preisthood holder "was one of the best elders, an African." So which is it? Was he racist, or not? Or was he simply trying to do his best, following what God wants him to do for the church? You do realize what God said as well?

[@REDEYEDFEELiN]

They jus reassuring that u Samoans not on google🤣🤣

[@sandybosleyrvresortgod2577]

She looks like a politician. Business suit church business is what Well that got my folks to give them 10% if their earning instead if giving me a college education

[@MsMatth33]

How does she look like a politician? Did you listen to the interview? Tithing is what provides for humanitarian work...

[@sandybosleyrvresortgod2577]

@@MsMatth33 if that's true I'm a humanitarian and I'd like with interest back what would have paid for a 4 year degree. They've got the money to build a 5 billion mall they should have paid my college - how does she not look like a politician. Her and Hillary could swap clothes.

[@MsMatth33]

@@sandybosleyrvresortgod2577 No that's just what women of that age wear. It's just classy. Well kept. Formal. Your folks built a 5 Billion $ mall?

[@sandybosleyrvresortgod2577]

@@MsMatth33 ha ha the "church" did some church business. They built that big mall in salt lake and spent billions in that area. In part because the money my folks gave them instead of providing me college.

[@sandybosleyrvresortgod2577]

@@MsMatth33 This isn't a bash or attack but I bet your mom doesn't where BUSINESS SUIT'S, my mom doesn't. I've meet maybe thousands if older women that don't where business suit. Everything is business government business church business buSINess. All making a profit or prophet and they love getting money.

[@parkerplace2910]

Gotta hand it to him. ...not every 94 year old guy can get a 2nd wife 26 years younger....unless he has money!

[@zakariahlafreniere1332]

C D trust me her vibrator gets major reps

[@MsMatth33]

@@zakariahlafreniere1332 I promise you, one day you will wish you never said such heinous things.

[@oliveoilchic]

Come to Christ he'll make life better for you? He never promised that. In fact he promised you that you will be hated. He does promise peace, but never happiness and a good life. What does a wolf in sheep's clothing looking like? You are looking at it.

[@jon...6825]

The mormon church gives 0.4% The catholic church gives 4.%. Of there income...