What is Mormonism? What Do Mormons Believe?

[@paulmaloney2383]

They knocked on my door and I invited them in and told them to" take a seat" and then asked what they had to say, they replied, "we're not sure, , we have not gotten this far before."

[@housephone9090]

MY CHEST!

[@dianalaura4407]

It’s a sad true 😞

[@voges1001]

@Brianna Melius it was a joke. wow.

[@willievanstraaten1960]

@Brianna Melius I am an Atheist but I understand what you are saying. I talk and discuss with everybody.

[@goober784]

@@willievanstraaten1960 I wont. Fuck anyone who tries to change others religious beliefs

[@LoneWolfOG213]

One of my best friends is an ex Mormon. I always admired him growing up because he was able to avoid all the temptations most teenagers can’t. I on the other hand participated in pretty much everything but he never judged me or our other friends. He was around it too but just wouldn’t do it. His will power was out of this world. He’s not Mormon anymore but still one of the best humans I have ever met.

[@taxicamel]

Why isn't he a mormon anymore? There is a very important reason that needs to be told .....but the mormons don't allow that. .

[@charles21137]

@@taxicamelbecause the Mormon faith is heretical, look at the Book of Mormon against scripture and you will realize that.

[@Jeroen-hm3en]

@@nuriaoliva2705if I may ask how would you now that because ur not the person from the original comment

[@nuriaoliva2705]

@@Jeroen-hm3en i didn't do It well

[@lbatemon1158]

​@@taxicamel What are you talking about? I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and I have family members who have left. They all are open about their reasons, but their reasons are different and deeply personal to them. It's a crying shame when people feel like they can't be totally truthful about their life experiences, and that is something I have openly pushed back on in every Ward (aka, congregation) of which I have been a member.

[@zachward4513]

This dude did his research! First objective/informational video on mormonism that isn't just berating the religion I've been able to find outside of the church itself! Keep up the good work man!

[@aprildiviney5927]

Joseph Smith didn’t translate anything from “golden plates.” It’s a known fact. What he actually did was stuff his face in a hat with a peep stone in the bottom. Joseph claims that words were revealed to him via this magical stone - in the dark, with his face stuffed into a hat.

[@aleydarodz6746]

Zach Ward: the religion berates itself all alone!

[@jimbomanzano5743]

@@aprildiviney5927 You said “Joseph Smith didn’t translate anything from the golden plates. It’s a known fact”. Really? Will you please tell us where specifically you got your facts? I’m interested to know.

[@jimbomanzano5743]

@@aleydarodz6746 You said “the religion berates itself all alone!” How so? Please do tell.

[@user-ly2xw8to3t]

@@jimbomanzano5743 would you mind if I ask about what you believe?

[@ZatzoZimmerman]

I’ve been raised Mormon, and let’s say the most beautiful thing I can see about this church is how the members have the ability to cope so well after loosing someone. In our beliefs, when a person dies, they’re not dead. Just- somewhere else if that makes sense. And you can meet them again once your dead too. It’s probably more complicated, but that’s it in simple terms. One of my teachers lost two of her children, and coped with the loss, undoubtedly, better than everyone I’ve met who’s not Mormon and lost someone dear to them. Guess that gives them a purpose in life.

[@chrisandrew5723]

Wow, it’s almost like you guys have the concept of heaven down….

[@iowaguy6470]

​@@chrisandrew5723thank you. We try

[@geese5170]

I see your perspective but it’s at the determinant of being part of a cult. You can be accepting to death without needing to believe the person isn’t actually dead

[@Hatch889]

So Islam is 610 years after and Mormon fake books are 600 years before…..yeahhhhhhhhhhhh how the hell do you both believe this crap. You are blind and can’t see it’s Lucifer! Crazy religion

[@lemonadegrave]

What happens if you lose a child and then you convert to LDS? Will your child still be there? What level of heaven, if so.

[@Hamann9631]

Since you seemed to make an honest attempt to understand us and gave an overall good summary, I will watch the videos you made about other religions because you probably were honest and kind to those others too.

[@Hamann9631]

@n b Wow. So according to you anything not denouncing us is made by us? It is possible to disagree with a group or not be a member and give an honest description.

[@alilovemee]

Hamann9631 2:00 when talking about LDS he says “we” which suggests he is a member so yeah it was made/narrated by a Mormon

[@danielmoore4024]

@@alilovemee Each time the narrator says "we", "we're", he's referring to his entire audience including you. Listen to how many times he uses, "they".

[@matthewhudson7669]

Hamann9631 this is not true why in this book does it say that blacks were Cursed

[@isabellerozycki2936]

Hamann9631 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmaYe36JnZt6pJY I will never in my life agree to Mormonism. The people that are part of this cult they can’t get out. It is so sad.

[@tiamarie1025]

I love the respect that is given in this video. Not only was research actually done on the facts, but they’re meant to be properly educational, not derogatory like most others I’ve seen. Thank you for that :)

[@bcreel83]

Then you didn’t notice the atonement part. Or the part where he says that it’s understandable why Mormons would only believe the Bible as far as it’s translated correctly. This isn’t a game of telephone. It’s God’s word. And there is a way we can check. It’s not like we don’t have the originals. Lol. .

[@Samuel-et7bd]

There is a way we can check... prayer... When I read from the scriptures I feel close to him, although some bits in the OT are a bit dodgy 😉 clearly some mistranslations somewhere unless God changes from being a genocidal maniac into someone who preaches love & peace.

[@jamiemidgley8885]

I agree and really appreciate the unbiased perspectives.

[@Samuel-et7bd]

@@fayelewis5476 Oh hi again 🙂 Didn't realise you were here as well. Pretty sure all of your points come down to whether you need "works" & grace or just grace (because if you need "works" then it makes it a bit more important to go to the church that has the authority to perform baptisms, sacraments or communions etc.) Jesus Christ's grace cleanses all from sin regardless of "works" (such as baptism). However, Jesus isn't going to force people to follow him & join him in heaven. So he asks people to do "works" as an outward expression of their inner commitment to him, to show him they want to follow & be with him. James 2: "18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. 24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only"

[@Samuel-et7bd]

@@fayelewis5476 oof you just went full preacher mode with that last paragraph there. Was really listening to your point of view up until then. 1. Paul is speaking to already baptised Christians who obviously needed to be reminded that getting into heaven isn't based on a points system for how many good works you've done. 2. James very very clearly states that, "by works a man is justified, not by faith only". Argue about what "works" he refers to all you want but he clearly says they along with faith justify us. 3. Jesus Christ speaking in Mark 16 "15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned." Clearly baptism is key to being "saved" but again if you have no faith & just get baptized it means nothing which really emphasizes what Paul & James are saying, that works alone cannot save you. And I completely agree. Being baptized means nothing if you don't believe in Jesus Christ. 4. I really don't see anyone at church "making fun" of Jesus Christ. If anything I think the idea of the Trinity is disrespectful to Jesus Christ as it diminishes the fact that He is a separate person who made the choice himself to obey the will of God to save us all.

[@williamhenley8593]

This was a really balanced and unbiased look at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

[@roems6396]

Jim Caponzi Chill out Jim. Yes Joseph Smith was a convicted conman, who convinced a bunch of rubes to follow him, and then convinced the women that he and his buddies were supposed to sleep with multiple women. It is all nonsense. Kind of like believing in talking snakes and donkeys, zombies, and blood sacrifice. Your ability to decipher one lie and inability to see the other is fascinating.

[@arkinthedark3674]

You mean the Church of LDS? Not to be confused with the Church of LSD, although they both do share similar qualities.

[@thedarklord9546]

n b you’re aware that those videos could also be pushing an agenda right?

[@thedarklord9546]

Mike Simpson wait are you agreeing with me? I honestly can’t tell, I just wanna be sure

[@thedarklord9546]

Mike Simpson Oh I see now, 1. Get a new pair of glasses, c n b is on your side of this debate 2. Find a life outside of your religion and hating on a religion because it isn’t yours. I haven’t even thought about this video or this comment until I saw your reply to it.

[@MrsFitzus]

There were a lot of Mormons at the school i went to. I still have Mormon friends. They always seemed nervous and secretive about what they believed because they were worried about being judged by everyone. They couldn't seem to tell if people were genuinely curious or just digging for dirt. It was kinda sad. They were such nice people and they were treated like outcasts

[@josephchristoffel]

well, because their beliefs is so differs... no wonder. I mean, Israel tribes will be united in America? Golden plates? Daughter become an angel? No prophet in the bible hint anything about it.

[@unclesham5507]

Yeah that's because Joseph Smith just ripped a bunch of stuff off from masonry and started a sexcult. True story.

[@prestonfunk8161]

It’s always sad to see people being criticized for their beliefs im a member of the church and live in a area with a lot of us so I haven’t experienced any of that

[@clearviewmoai]

@@josephchristoffel Tbf if you believe in the Bible then you believe in events just as miraculous and unprecedented, they just believe those things are still happening and often get ridiculed for it.

[@anthonymunoz4723]

@@josephchristoffel totally, but at the same time you can say that about any religion you disagree with. I don't personally believe in the Mormon gospel, but I don't think anyone should be persecuted or discrimated against for their beliefs

[@JamesW225]

Having been raised mormon , but leaving after studying the bible , i find mormonism to be a theological nightmare. But my experience with my mormon neighbors friends and relatives, i can say they are wonderful , kind and generous people.

[@doxholiday1372]

If you believe anything similar to what the average mainstream denomination believes, then you've simply switched a different kind of theological nightmare. The average modern Christian can't even get the identity of God's people, or who the New Covenant was made for correct, and most interpret the idioms employed in Genesis 3 regarding the fall completely literally. It's an extremely sad state of affairs.

[@noahm44]

​@@doxholiday1372 That's why you have a magisterium that acts as guide rails for interpretation. This is why protestantism fails; because the bible is your SOLE infallible authority in this paradigm. This means that there's no infallible interpretive agent, leaving you to assume that position, hence why there are a million protestant denominations. In Luther's own life during the reformation, he stated that there were more sects than heads. This is the fruit of sola scriptura, people.

[@taxicamel]

The reason why there is such a "huge focus" as this video titling states, is because this is a CULTISM ...with people typically following like sheople ....to be seen and "hob-nob" ....hoping to "get ahead" with the wealthy that sit in the front rows at church. It is OK to have beliefs, but when MONEY is the mainstream requirment....giving a percentage of your income ....this is a complete departure from ANY kind of "belief", no matter what it is. Nope....this is cult of mindless people ....who follow only to be accepted by others. Of course, they will deny this. .

[@timemaytell4669]

Worked with a lot of Mormons in Anchorage. I guess they were fairly nice however how hard was it to be nice when you were making such good money? The first impression I had of Mormons I guess the first few years of working with them I realized that most of them really knew how to make money. I remember one addressing why they have businesses such as Coca-Cola or something about their investments being sort of against or seemingly against their deeply held religious beliefs. One of my Mormon co-workers put it something like " my religion is sort of a fluid religion or... is fluid through Time as in changing with time"

[@AnthonyWW68]

I have a saying that I truly believe: "I love everything about Mormons, except their religious beliefs".

[@gregmiga1393]

I have been around mormons daily most of my adult life. In my opinion, the religion is beyond wacky, but the people are generally good.

[@keyboarddancers7751]

good point

[@elderbroomhead2671]

Unless they're trying to sell you some MLM product.

[@johnlee1352]

...by their fruits...

[@danielmoore4024]

@Emily Jeffords Rejecting the word of God and his prophets doesn't either. You haven't studied the scriptures obviously, as prophesied, those who believe the Bible will believe The Book of Mormon. Not all people who call themselves Christians actually believe the Bible, some just claim they do. When we put the Bible and The Book of Mormon and The Doctrine and Covenants together we can see it all as true. Ezekiel 37:15-17 15 ¶ The word of the Lord came again unto me, saying, 16 Moreover, thou son of man, take thee one stick, and write upon it, For Judah, and for the children of Israel his companions: then take another stick, and write upon it, For Joseph, the stick of Ephraim, and for all the house of Israel his companions: 17 And join them one to another into one stick; and they shall become one in thine hand. Two records becoming one. 3 Nephi 15:12 12 Ye are my disciples; and ye are a light unto this people, who are a remnant of the house of Joseph. The Nephites were the remnant of Joseph. 2 Nephi 29:8 8 Wherefore murmur ye, because that ye shall receive more of my word? Know ye not that the testimony of two nations is a witness unto you that I am God, that I remember one nation like unto another? Wherefore, I speak the same words unto one nation like unto another. And when the two nations shall run together the testimony of the two nations shall run together also. Testimony of two nations, Ephraim and Judah. Isaiah 29:11-12 11 And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which men deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I cannot; for it is sealed: 12 And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned. 2 Nephi 27:12 12 Wherefore, at that day when the book shall be delivered unto the man of whom I have spoken, the book shall be hid from the eyes of the world, that the eyes of none shall behold it save it be that three witnesses shall behold it, by the power of God, besides him to whom the book shall be delivered; and they shall testify to the truth of the book and the things therein. "save it be that three witnesses" D&Cs 17:5 5 And ye shall testify that you have seen them, even as my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., has seen them; for it is by my power that he has seen them, and it is because he had faith. Three witnesses, Oliver Cowdery, Martin Harris, David Whitmer. Malachi 4:5 5 ¶ Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord: D&Cs 110:14 14 Behold, the time has fully come, which was spoken of by the mouth of Malachi-testifying that he [Elijah] should be sent, before the great and dreadful day of the Lord come- 3 Nephi 11:39 39 Verily, verily, I say unto you, that this is my doctrine, and whoso buildeth upon this buildeth upon my rock, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against them. Matthew 16:18 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Peter is not the rock. The Book of Mormon deciphers all the debates among Christian Denominations. John 20:17 17 Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God. Did Christ just lie? Christ just said the Father is his God, if you agree Christ is God, you must confess the Father is God's God making the Father and Son two separate gods. Is the Father the Saviour, was the Father crucified? Isaiah 43:11 claims it's the Saviour speaking, so from your narrow out of context perspective the Saviour is the only God since the Father is not the Saviour, the Father's not God according to you.

[@jess_the_mess7816]

@@danielmoore4024 false shepherd you are. Viva Cristo Rey!

[@Zander_Palmer]

I am LDS and I love how respectful you are cause I watched vids on what people thought of us and i was suprised because some people thought we were a bloodthirsty cult. But i love that sombody took the time to research and not make faulse accusations. It just makes me so happy! keep up the great work man your awsome!

[@taxicamel]

The reason why there is such a "huge focus" as this video titling states, is because this is a CULTISM ...with people typically following like sheople ....to be seen and "hob-nob" ....hoping to "get ahead" with the wealthy that sit in the front rows at church. It is OK to have beliefs, but when MONEY is the mainstream requirment....giving a percentage of your income ....this is a complete departure from ANY kind of "belief", no matter what it is. Nope....this is cult of mindless people ....who follow only to be accepted by others. Of course, they will deny this. .

[@Angelinas72]

I pray ur blinders will be removed so that U can know Jesus Christ as ur Lord & Savior, ur "good works" can't save u

[@Sablespartan]

​@@Angelinas72Latter Day Saints don't believe in salvation by works. We believe in salvation by grace. Thank you for your prayers. They are appreciated

[@bighand1530]

@@Sablespartan For different people who are LDS, seems to vary.

[@mjolninja9358]

I had classmates who were LDS’ theyre always excluded in most school outdoor activities and sometimes arent available in certain schedules. But they were incredibly kind people.

[@Zander_Palmer]

thanks

[@raz6630]

They do a disservice to the Lord by acting like such nerds. Jesus was an outlaw rebel. We are not supposed to be weak.

[@mjolninja9358]

@@raz6630 by outdoor activities I mean like a university field-trip or attending basketball games by the university, other than that they’re pretty solid.

[@theharshtruthoutthere]

@@mjolninja9358 BIBLE is the only book which: heals, guides, judge, warns, helps. Bible guides souls out from Babylon. Bible helps to let go from Babylonian entertainments. Bible helps us see, what has value. Bible fills souls with knowledge, with peace. Bible clears out future, for both, for the saved and for the lost. Bible gives us stories from which to learn, and through which GOD warns us, the generations lived after. Don+t stay muslim, catholic, Hindu, new ager, atheists, ignorant, satanic, Mormons, dont be a thief and a robber. John 10:1 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. Religions are masonic lies, false ways into heaven which masons have made. Follow not nor believe masons, who give you lies after lies. Seek out CHRIST, follow HIM and leave lies behind and your old life in the BABYLON: Revelation 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.

[@lbatemon1158]

​@@raz6630 We are not a monolith. I'm Autistic, and my two great passions in life are my faith and punk rock music. I'm not sure why the classmates of OP weren't allowed to do extracurricular activities, other than maybe the parents of those classmates were too busy. We don't have any paid local clergy, so the responsibility of everything falls on the shoulders of those who worship. Meaning, we have to hold down jobs and provide for our families and do the things that bring spiritual nourishment to ourselves and those who attend with us. So it might have just been a time issue, and not an issue of nerdiness.

[@sirharrypotter24]

I watched your videos about the different Christian denominations, and then the one about the Catholics, before watching the one about the LDS faith. I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ myself and was so impressed with the other videos, that I was eager to see how you're portrayed My Religion. Excellent job! I love the respect you show! I love how your videos are educational rather than opinionated. I will continue to watch your videos! Keep it up man!

[@aprildiviney5927]

Joseph Smith didn’t translate anything from “golden plates.” It’s a known fact. What he actually did was stuff his face in a hat with a peep stone in the bottom. Joseph claims that words were revealed to him via this magical stone - in the dark, with his face stuffed into a hat.

[@richardtaylor5060]

False fake church

[@tvthecat]

Look, man. The people in the comments are very rude and I apologize on their behalf. I am Muslim but you have the right to believe what you feel is right, it's your life and every soul is the master of their own fate is what I believe.

[@langleybeliever7789]

Except a man be born again he cannot see the Kingdom of God.

[@cyl742]

I have only met devout Mormons. They were all very good people and fun to be around. I never saw anything "strange" and they did not try to convert me. If I asked a question, they would answer. I feel so bad for how they were treated in the early days and am glad they found a place to grow.

[@justforheckofit]

This was a very interesting video. I am quiet atheist and one of my friends is Latter Day Saint. I do not dispute his believes at all, he sometimes tries to convert me. Yet, we remain really good friends and respectful of each other. It is nice understanding his believes. For one, faith might be beneficial for some people life strength and directions. And for two, it is almost impossible to turn someone either way, after they are grown up and made the decision, with all the history etc...

[@cmcd7902]

Same, one of my good friends is Mormon, and I'm Christian, I really want to date her but idk if she would be allowed to date a Christian

[@wvu33771]

Hey Martin! Have you read the Bible at all ?

[@justforheckofit]

@@wvu33771 What does that has to do with anything?

[@wvu33771]

@@justforheckofit I didn't mean for that to sound mean if that's how it came across. It's the very breath of God! His word will never die! All the truth you need is in the Bible!

[@justforheckofit]

@@wvu33771 I admire your certainty. Maybe bible is short on explaining humility. I am sorry, but your last text is kind of sounding crazy evangelical. You lost me there. I will not reply anymore.

[@based_yeoman9138]

I'm not advocating mormonism, but I will say in my experience mormons are some of the most hardworking, ethical, moral people I've met.

[@santiagocr3214]

The first video made by a nonmember that’s respectable! Thanks!

[@Mark-kt5mh]

Still a cult though

[@valkonik566]

Mark Shamy yes hahaha

[@theephraimite]

Mark Shamy, you’ve been brainwashed by your clergy into believing it’s a cult. You might as well call Moses a cultist for the many rituals and symbols required under the law named after him. Is Jesus a cultist too for commanding that the bread and wine symbolize his body and blood?

[@theephraimite]

ryan garret, dr steven hassan is not God, so he’s full of it.

[@theephraimite]

DCfreakshow, you didn’t answer my question.

[@ConnorSmith-lh7uw]

As a member, this was one of the best explanations of our beliefs by a non-member that I've seen in a while. Thank you.

[@mrmalarkey5572]

Christianity is a cancer on society

[@ConnorSmith-lh7uw]

@@mrmalarkey5572 Cancer, noun "a practice or phenomenon perceived to be evil or destructive and hard to contain or eradicate." You clearly perceive it to be evil and/or destructive, and Christianity is definitely "hard to contain or eradicate" so I'd have to agree that it fits that definition. Do you mind expanding on why you think that?

[@xhonkeri4066]

There is a Mormon church nearby my Neighborhood in Durres, Albania. They have a really nice building and garden grounds.

[@danielmoore4024]

@@mrmalarkey5572 Actually it's the other way around, Society is a cancer for Christianity, not just Christianity but cancer to the Society as well. 25 years ago nearly the whole world were following practices of Christianity which is why the only places open on the Sabbath Day were the emergency services, no shops whatsoever. It's why gay marriage was against the law and other sexual sins. The world use to be under a shared moral framework preventing things spiraling out of control. Here's a fulfilled prophecy by Moroni; "they will be those who shall say, Do this, or do that, and it mattereth not," 25 years ago the moral standard was usually seen as the majority, no longer is that true. The majority no longer live by a shared moral framework causing all the disputations, financial struggles, rising crime and why more and more laws are being legalised. An investigation was done about morality on young adults, they were asked open ended questions about right and wrong and two thirds of the people couldn't even answer the question, depressingly the interviewers got answers like; "it's not often I deal with right and wrong." "It feels like the right thing to do." The interviewees had not been given the resources to colour in their moral intuition. The moral example is now seen as "the free floating individual", someone who can do whatever they want to do no matter how it affects others. The Society not been under a moral framework always reminds me of this; Helaman 5:2-3 2 For as their laws and their governments were established by the voice of the people, and they who chose evil were more numerous than they who chose good, therefore they were ripening for destruction, for the laws had become corrupted. 3 Yea, and this was not all; they were a stiffnecked people, insomuch that they could not be governed by the law nor justice, save it were to their destruction.

[@danielmoore4024]

@Jason Merrone I've gone through the CES Letter and it's plain deceitful because of all the partial truths and the fact Jeremy had to rewrite his letters several times, he wasn't right about everything. Whether someone's Christian or not is not up to you. Your churches deny the power of God, and deny lots of the Bible. Example, you deny the existence of true prophets in the last days. In the book of Revelations when John is talking about the last days he prophesies they'll be people persecuting and killing true prophets. How can anyone persecute and kill true prophets in the last days if prophets don't exist? The prophets, apostles and Christ himself declare again and again that the Father is Christ's God. "the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ," (Eph. 1:3). Paul prophesied in the last dispensation of the fullness of times God will gather "all things" as one in Christ, as Peter, John and Paul foresaw, they had to be a falling away of all things first to be a gathering of all things (1 Cor. 1:10). Once the ancient church displaced the apostles in exile and killed them so they could worship Roman Emperors the powers of heaven withdrew and took rulership into their own hands, Roman Emperors were not called by God as the prophets and apostles were. The Nicene Creed and Trinity didn't even exist until the council of Nicaea under the leadership of Pagan Constantine. God does not reveal his word through politics. Your churches are under the precept of men that it's up to you what God can and can't do. You: "Shut up God, you cannot add to your word!" You: "Get lost God, we do not need prophets and apostles!" Even though Paul strictly taught the Lord's Church is built upon a foundation of apostles and prophets. Mormon 9:19-20 19 And if there were miracles wrought then, why has God ceased to be a God of miracles and yet be an unchangeable Being? And behold, I say unto you he changeth not; if so he would cease to be God; and he ceaseth not to be God, and is a God of miracles. 20 And the reason why he ceaseth to do miracles among the children of men is because that they dwindle in unbelief, and depart from the right way, and know not the God in whom they should trust. Once the ancient church stopped believing God to be a God of miracles like you, he would no longer perform miracles among the church which is why there was no longer any direct communication between him and his church, it was no longer his church, it became the Roman Emperor's Church.

[@peternelson3354]

You do great videos. For outsiders to the church, I would imagine that this seems extremely informative, respectful, and accurate (which is it). As a member, I found your description of my faith almost uplifting; a reminder and reiteration of why I love the church. Love your work, you've earned a sub

[@aprildiviney5927]

Joseph Smith didn’t translate anything from “golden plates.” It’s a known fact. What he actually did was stuff his face in a hat with a peep stone in the bottom. Joseph claims that words were revealed to him via this magical stone - in the dark, with his face stuffed into a hat.

[@carlduffin]

"You do great videos. For outsiders to the church, I would imagine that this seems extremely informative, respectful, and accurate (which is it). As a member, I found your description of my faith almost uplifting; a reminder and reiteration of why I love the church. Love your work, you've earned a sub" The video covered only what the Mormon missionaries would have told investigators, which all seems quite reasonable, but did not go into the deeper more secret, manipulative and controlling aspects of the church once a member becomes more established.

[@peternelson3354]

@@aprildiviney5927 what does your comment have to do with mine at all?

[@peternelson3354]

@@carlduffin and why is hearing the basic facts of a religion deconstructive to someone else's will? True, nothing about this video was controversial, but there's also nothing persuasive about it either. I found it uplifting because I do have a testimony on all the things not mentioned here and it's always nice to have a fresh reminder of what the bare bones of your beliefs looks like. If you want something calling Joseph Smith this or that, or defaming the church as a whole, you'll find a million more of those to this one gem. Nothing to mad about, from you or me

[@zrosix2240]

@@aprildiviney5927 as someone who grew up mormon and was mormon until I left at 19, I don’t really see anything that this video missed? Like what? Brigham young’s racist ramblings and indoctrinal blood atonement statements? The mountain meadows massacre? Pearl of great price books? Honestly, the only REAL thing I think he should have mentioned was the doctrine n covenants and MAYBE the books of abraham and Moses if he bad time to fit them. Everything else was spot on (aside from the fact polygamy very clearly originated with Joseph Smith himself)

[@ntmn8444]

I’m born Catholic, love Judaism, but I also love Mormons. I think they’re the sweetest people. It’s too bad some prefer to hate them. They’re very nice people. They have very good values.

[@orchidmdg]

there's nice and not nice people in all religions.

[@ewurasam8270]

Hi! Please I don't know if anyone will see this but what is Mormonism?

[@Irvingdector]

Yea it’s interesting why so much hate against “Mormons”

[@claudiachurch4285]

Im LDS, thank you for being so fair , and presenting us as regular people and not crazy cultists very refreshing

[@taxicamel]

The reason why there is such a "huge focus" as this video titling states, is because this is a CULTISM ...with people typically following like sheople ....to be seen and "hob-nob" ....hoping to "get ahead" with the wealthy that sit in the front rows at church. It is OK to have beliefs, but when MONEY is the mainstream requirment....giving a percentage of your income ....this is a complete departure from ANY kind of "belief", no matter what it is. Nope....this is cult of mindless people ....who follow only to be accepted by others. Of course, they will deny this. .

[@selinaogorman8380]

I was Mormon not anymore thank God and this video is definitely accurate I don’t believe a lot of the teachings but I agree on values morals and clean living so that’s something we all should do our best on and follow Christ he will lead us in the right direction.

[@adlaimeade927]

I also attend a mormon church. However I'm starting to believe it may not be a truthful to the gospel as I thought. I'm thinking of leaving myself and probably join a baptist church. So may I ask, how did you do it?

[@adlaimeade927]

@michel bel I'm well aware that we're living in the last days. There's apostasy, false teachers, raging natural disasters, rumors of wars, and the list goes on. So to be completely honest with you it makes me scared 😖 even though I know I have to be strong. I want to draw closer to God. I need that spirituality in my life. I just want to be absolutely sure that the LDS church that I'm into is not just for show.

[@danielmoore4024]

@@adlaimeade927 Not all people who call themselves Christians actually believe the Bible, some just claim they do. When we put the Bible and The Book of Mormon and The Doctrine and Covenants together we can see it all as true. Ezekiel 37:15-17 15 ¶ The word of the Lord came again unto me, saying, 16 Moreover, thou son of man, take thee one stick, and write upon it, For Judah, and for the children of Israel his companions: then take another stick, and write upon it, For Joseph, the stick of Ephraim, and for all the house of Israel his companions: 17 And join them one to another into one stick; and they shall become one in thine hand. Two records becoming one. 3 Nephi 15:12 12 Ye are my disciples; and ye are a light unto this people, who are a remnant of the house of Joseph. The Nephites were the remnant of Joseph. 2 Nephi 29:8 8 Wherefore murmur ye, because that ye shall receive more of my word? Know ye not that the testimony of two nations is a witness unto you that I am God, that I remember one nation like unto another? Wherefore, I speak the same words unto one nation like unto another. And when the two nations shall run together the testimony of the two nations shall run together also. Testimony of two nations, Ephraim and Judah. Isaiah 29:11-12 11 And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which men deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I cannot; for it is sealed: 12 And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned. 2 Nephi 27:12 12 Wherefore, at that day when the book shall be delivered unto the man of whom I have spoken, the book shall be hid from the eyes of the world, that the eyes of none shall behold it save it be that three witnesses shall behold it, by the power of God, besides him to whom the book shall be delivered; and they shall testify to the truth of the book and the things therein. "save it be that three witnesses" D&Cs 17:5 5 And ye shall testify that you have seen them, even as my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., has seen them; for it is by my power that he has seen them, and it is because he had faith. Three witnesses, Oliver Cowdery, Martin Harris, David Whitmer. Malachi 4:5 5 ¶ Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord: D&Cs 110:14 14 Behold, the time has fully come, which was spoken of by the mouth of Malachi-testifying that he [Elijah] should be sent, before the great and dreadful day of the Lord come- 3 Nephi 11:39 39 Verily, verily, I say unto you, that this is my doctrine, and whoso buildeth upon this buildeth upon my rock, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against them. Matthew 16:18 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. John 10:16 16 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. 3 Nephi 15:21 21 And verily I say unto you, that ye are they of whom I said: Other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. The Book of Mormon deciphers all the debates among Christian Denominations. There's many prophecies in the Bible that were to be fulfilled in the last dispensation of the fullness of times, these prophecies like the sealed book and Elijah coming were fulfilled during Joseph's ministry. 1 Ephesians 1:10 10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: "both which are in heaven, and which are on earth;" The gathering of Israel is on both sides of the veil.

[@truthbebold4009]

@@adlaimeade927 Hello there. God bless you. I can share with you many reasons why LDS is a false gospel. One big reason is that they believe that God's plan was for Adam to fall. They teach that when Adam went against God's EXPRESSED will, he was obeying His TRUE will. This is just one of many false beliefs that have no place in Christian teaching. I can point you in the right direction so that you will feel confident in your spiritual life. You live in the US? Peace

[@adlaimeade927]

@@truthbebold4009 I live in the UK. Let's just say I'm trying to find the true.

[@tylerlasarow]

Wow, a respectful video about Mormons. Well done, I honestly have never seen one that was done with respect or understanding.

[@GlowingMpd]

1. Most Mormon videos ARE respectful! They are called disrespectful when they point out ANYTHING negative about the Mormon history even when it’s provably true. Been there through friends and research. Knowledge is power. For just the provable facts:. Mormonthink.com The first paragraph says it all. 2. In Second Nephi 5, the original wording was the following: "Because of their unbelief, the Lamanites are cursed, receive a skin of blackness, and become a scourge unto the Nephites."

[@GlowingMpd]

In Second Nephi 5, the original wording was the following: "Because of their unbelief, the Lamanites are cursed, receive a skin of blackness, and become a scourge unto the Nephites."

[@nate7404]

One of the best athletes I have ever been fortunate enough to play with was a Mormon. The kid was an absolute freak. He spent 2 years in Chile on his mission came back and didn’t miss a beat.

[@sdlauzon]

I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints... I watched the Scientology video in order to learn about Scientology and then watched this video to see how accurate these videos are... I think you did a good job! You did a good job explaining the beliefs but further understanding church culture is necessary to fully understand the Mormon experience.

[@sdlauzon]

Jay Caldwell thanks for your concern! I have read about the church from several perspectives. My wife and I love participating in the church with our kids :)

[@learntime1202]

Joseph Smith's wife caught him having sex with another woman and he told her that God commanded him to have many wives. Mrs Smith believed him. Mrs Smith certainly wasn't the brightest penny in the pile! 8.Blacks were banned from the? Mormon priesthood because they remained neutral in the Great Celestial War !?! However, in 1978 God telephoned the head of the LDS and removed the ban on blacks. This, of course, had nothing to do with the Federal Government's threat of the LDS losing its tax exempt status for being a bigoted organization violating basic US civil rights.

[@learntime1202]

This is a CULT .... you can’t work for your SALVATION

[@danielmoore4024]

@@learntime1202 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints doesn't believe we gain Salvation by our works, we believe everyone besides the sons of perdition will receive Salvation. Regarding works; • We shall be judged according to our works. • Christ will reward people according to their works. • Faith is dead without works. You probably know we believe in different degrees of Salvation, the works are involved with the final judgement and degree of Salvation.

[@randyjordan5521]

@@learntime1202 Actually Mrs. Smith (Emma) did NOT believe her husband's claim that God commanded him to have many wives. She NEVER accepted his extramarital affairs, and after his death, she was so disgusted by the memory of it that she denied that he had ever been a polygamist.

[@scottmarshall4582]

I watched your video and want to give my personal life experience with actually being a convert to Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints. This is what happened to us when we joined the church over 35 years ago and raised our family in it. Where can I find something better? I was raised in a protestant faith until Mormon missionaries found me and baptized me as a young man. I have continued to study other faiths for over thirty years and I have been amazed at all the anti-Mormon materials in print, film and on the internet. I am an inquisitive and practical soul so I have searched out the answers to the multitude of “problems” critics of the Mormon faith have claimed. After considering both sides, I cannot break loose of the Church’s hold on me because of the following reasons. (1) The Mormon Church has instilled in me, and my family a more deep and personal love of my Savior Jesus Christ than I could have reached in any other faith. I have a sure knowledge that He is my Savior and the only One through whom I can be saved. The Book of Mormon has added so much to the wonderful accounts of Him in the New Testament. The testimony and lives of good Mormons have led me to know that they are true followers of Christ. While I have met wonderful Christians in other faiths, none have stronger belief in the Savior than good Mormons. Help me! Where can I find something better? (2) The Mormons taught me that I am a child of God created in His image, and not just His creation. (Genesis 1:26 “And God said Let us make man in our image, after our likeness” The Trinity is The Father, The Son, and The Holy Ghost. Three separate Beings with one purpose. The other faiths taught me that God is one Being with three names, The Father, The Son, and The Holy Ghost. And that He is a Spirit without form that fills the whole universe. While this sounds impressive, it would mean that He is only my Creator and not my Father in Heaven. I would be just one of His creations. For example, I can create a beautiful Corvette, and I would love it, but it can never compare with the love I have for my children. I know that my Father in Heaven is my Father in Heaven-and that is much more intimate and personal for me, than to love a Father who is an intangible Spirit - Creator, to whom I am just something He created. The net result is that my children and I have a much more personal relationship with God, and His Son, Jesus Christ. Where can I find something better? (3) Eternal Marriage and families - What an awesome demonstration of the love and Fatherhood of God. Mormons are the only faith that believes that God ordained the family as an Eternal unit. All other faiths teach that marriage ends at death. Because of this belief, Mormon families are the strongest (on average) of any people on Earth. I know from personal experience, that these teachings have helped me and my children to have stronger families in Christ. Where can I find something better? (4) The Church missionary system: The Mormon church offers a chance for my children to voluntarily serve as full time representatives of the Lord for two years. Every Christian religion says it believes Christ’s admonition to “feed My sheep” and share His Word, but, none, not even the Jehovah’s Witnesses have as good a means to make it a positive and life changing experience as the Mormons. I did this myself, and I know from personal experience that nothing can replace the experience, joy and testimony of Jesus Christ I received on my two year mission. I now know why the Bible emphasizes sharing His Word so much. Why do other faiths not promote programs like this for their members? Some offer “mission trips” lasting days or weeks, but this is only a pale shadow of the Mormons two year program. Some faiths have full time missionaries, but their numbers are so small compared to their membership, and they don’t encourage all their youth to go on missions. As many as half of Mormon youth go on missions. I have often said that it is worth being a Mormon just for the blessing of seeing my children have the two year mission experience when they are young. Where can I find something better? (5) The Mormon Health Code - Why don’t other faiths do this? I need help teaching my children to avoid alcohol, tobacco and drugs. All faiths believe the body is a temple, but none have as much success teaching their children to avoid unhealthy habits, as do the Mormons. It would be worth being a Mormon just to avoid the problems of seeing my children and grandchildren suffer from the effects of alcohol and drugs, not to mention tobacco. Where can I find something better? (6) Unpaid Ministry - Mormons don’t have to get paid to share the good news of Jesus Christ. I have always had a problem with ministers who would say, “ Give your money to God, but make the check out to me.” Mormon leaders of congregations (called bishops) have regular jobs. That is how they support themselves and they serve the congregation for free because they love the Lord. Mormons actually provide better support to each member of the congregation than faiths with paid preachers, because of the organization of visiting and home teachers, (also unpaid) that help the bishops check the welfare of every member every month! No other faith comes close to that service for the members, even with paid ministry. Even the two-year missionaries pay their own way. It works great. There is no reason other faiths could not do this too. Why don’t they? I love knowing that when I come to church, that they are glad to see me because they care about me, and not about what donations I might give them. Also, Mormons don’t have collection plates. Giving is personal and private and visitors are treated like guests. You would not invite a friend to dinner and then put a collection plate in his face and say “ Wasn’t that good?” Also, I have investigated the way the Church uses funds and it is inspiring. Where can I find something better? On top of all this, while opponents fuss that that false prophets lead us, the Bible clearly states repeatedly that it is through the Name of Jesus that we are saved. Virtually all other Christians believe that if we accept Christ as our Savior we are saved. By this standard, all Mormons are saved, even if we did have “false” prophets. I must say that if we are to judge prophets by their fruits, then I am really caught in this Mormon trap, because of all the wonderful “fruits” I have personally witnessed over the last thirty years. I could go on and on, but, the bottom line is that because of all the blessings and happiness I have received, I guess I am really stuck being a Mormon. Please help me if you know anything that is better. Scott Marshall [e-mail]

[@jameewarfield5274]

Thank you for this. It was soooooo beautiful put. My best friend and myself have been meeting with missionaries and reading the book of Mormon for years now. But lately it has become so much more than that. I have prayed about it many times and i gotta say it seems like truth. They have been life changing in our walk with christ. Thank you. Love you brother

[@luciajackson2953]

This is wonderful thank you so much that you took your time just to do this. Your story and testimony really means a lot. I am just 5 years in the church now and i am trying everyday to live my best Gospel life, i am grateful i found the church , i am grateful for his love, mercy and kindness. Such people like you are the reason we keep strong in the gospel. I keep telling all pioneers to lead us by example, we see you and always being motivated of what you do, coming to church , partaking of the Sacrament, ministering is all that matters do good and we follow in your footsteps. Thank you so much

[@klausmkl]

It's called Biblical Christianity, throw the Book of mormon in the trash. The Bible has 3 specific places that say to add nothing or subtract nothing. It is Deu 4:2, Proverbs and in the Book of Revelation. So if Mormonism was so great why are the youngsters of your Religion committing suicide in huge proportions? Is it because the Mormon Doctrine teaches that they will be Gods? The #1 killer of both sexes 14-44- in Utah is Suicide. I live in Idaho and the Suicide rate here is through the roof, so are you joking or what?

[@djmills2040]

Religion is a chosen way of life and a chosen belief system it came after the first Homo sapiens, being that we have been here on this planet for at least 4 million years as some form or another of Homo sapiens or some other species of man, So to follow any kind of belief system or should I say job you need to follow the rules of the job, if you are a lawyer then you need to get a law degree, if you want to be a doctor you have to figure out what kind of doctor you want to be and get a degree from a man’s education system if you will so religion is no different so I respect people that follow their particular brand of religion and it doesn’t mean that they don’t know how to live their life without following other man’s ideas it just means to me that it’s easy for them To follow someone else’s idea about what their life should be like and they are not lazy people because it takes a lot to follow somebody else’s ideas like religion.

[@Zeett09]

Wonder how the LDS health code is better than the SDA health code?

[@liamtollenger5326]

11:00 I went to a wedding like this. I, my girlfriend, and the bride's family had to wait outside.

[@lloyd473]

I went to my brothers wedding and I am a member, they only let members with temple recommend that you have to get from your local bishop who are over 18 years old go in

[@thecrusader5202]

Thank u so much for presenting accurate information without bias, means a lot cuz our Church gets a lot of unnecessary hate. God bless u ✝️

[@joshuaolson9642]

Probably because Mormon teachings are incorrect.

[@paulbrungardt9823]

@@joshuaolson9642 And creepy.

[@jonbaker476]

As a member I will say this: it is almost always unwarranted when someone goes after an on-the-ground member of the church. Us lds folk are rather kind and generous and surprisingly tolerant. But you need to look at the faith more honestly if you don't think the organization as a whole deserves some crap. The leaders have proven many times over to not be very trustworthy, and none of them have shown any sign of seership or divine power for over 140 years. Just saying. Trying to be objective here

[@paulbrungardt9823]

@@jonbaker476 Thank you for your honesty.

[@dustinwells8917]

With all due respect. I first want to say that leader of a church or not we are all the same and we all make mistakes. I mean look at prophets in the bible. They were good people but it doesn't mean they don't make mistakes. All I'm saying is give them the benefit of the doubt. If you look at what our leaders have done you will see that there is a lot of good. Then when it comes to revelation in the last 140 years. I would recommend watching General conference talks by the Prophet and apostles. I think you will find that they do reveal thing pertaining to whatever was happening during that time. The problems we face today are different than before so that means that the revelation will be different as well. One thing I will also add is that revelation doesn't always have to be something grand. It can be something simple. I hope this helps and I want to say that I love and respect everyone no matter what they believe. I am currently a missionary and I talk to people of other faiths and back grounds everyday. I enjoy learning about other religions and helping each other grow. I will always defend what I believe but I will always try to do it in the most respectful way. If there is anything that you find offensive, I'm sorry because that's not how I meant it. I encourage everyone to seek for truth. I know the best way to receive truth is from God. I hope all the best for you and anyone who reads this. If you or anyone has questions feel free to ask. I will try my best to respond

[@Ekam-Sat]

I’ve visited a Mormon temple over the weekend and I was asked if I believed in Jesus. My answer was that “there is only Jesus”. Not sure if that was an acceptable answer. That being said I was astonished with how kind people were. Deeply impressed. Also love the focus on family. Respect.

[@angelarasmussen1800]

As a former Mormon, most are nice and sincerely love Jesus. The problem for me was the realization that it was a cult. The emphasis on money for the leadership as well as putting an authority between me and God became unacceptable. That would be with any religion. I hope the nice Mormons figure out they are being scammed. ❤

[@lbatemon1158]

​@@angelarasmussen1800 As a member currently, my heart hurts that you feel this way. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is paper thin or ocean deep, depending on how we choose to study it and live it. I have studied so many religions in my life, because I'm Autistic and love religion and punk rock, and some definitely do try to come between followers and God. But I chose this religion because I felt it was so up to the individual to study and learn. I think a great lie is that a person doesn't need religion of any kind in their lives. We are social creatures, and opportunities to learn from one another and serve each other can bring nourishment to our spirits. A lot of people care deeply about their physical and emotional well being, but place no thought into their spiritual well being. And when we die, all we are left with is our spirits. Don't allow this world to emaciate your spirit. I have been thinking about this a lot lately, spiritual health vs. physical health vs. emotional health. I feel like I'm missing something in this concept. I feel like my parents, who were both converts to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, did an excellent job allowing each of their children the freedom to live their own lives and make their own choices. They did an excellent job providing for us physically and spiritually, but completely neglected our emotional and mental health. I'm a parent now myself, and often wonder how my children one day will rate me in how well I provided for them in these three aspects of our existence... And if they will forgive me where I fall short.

[@wowowowzzz]

I used to be a Mormon (atheist now) and this video is pretty accurate. They're not any stranger to me than other mainstream religions

[@jaemorris2747]

Very accurate. I am personally a member and I just want to say; Though you may not believe, you are a good person. Many members try to bring you back (though with good hearts) but sometimes its best for people to make their own decisions. May you have a wonderful day!

[@zachgarver7922]

@@jaemorris2747 I disagree with Markham, I too am an atheist, I like to call myself a born-again Atheist as after having been in religion for a long time, including LDS, I viscerally feel the freedom of no longer being in a spiritual North Korea or Stalinist Russia complete with thought crimes. The entire essence of Christianity is absolute nonsense, killing an innocent person so that every human being who ever lived or will ever live is no longer guilty for a sin they did not commit. But you still must be baptized to confirm your faith, otherwise you still go to hell. and according to some Christians feel fire on flesh for eternity (loving God?) This, even though at least half the world has no reasonable chance of even learning about Christianity. As a Catholic, I truly believed that when some priest in his KKK-like robes bent over a wafer and said some words in latin the wafer literally becomes the flesh and blood of a first century Jewish hippie. Virgin births...other laws of nature being routinely suspended, yeah, can go on and on. What makes Mormons different though is that they have another whole level of nonsense on top of it. Further, for a number of reasons such as their relatively recent development and the claims they make, few religions, scientology and Jehovas Witness among them, are as verifiably and easily ascertained bullshit as the Mormons. The Book of Abraham for example is almost laughably in your face proven to be nonsense, and the humor in that is surpassed only by Fair Mormon and other apologetics contorted and tortured denials.Their tithing is another thing. You will be hard pressed to find any church with a more predatory practice, all members must pay it, no matter your financial condition, but, just like the phony televangelist, they justify it with their version of a gospel of wealth. Mind you, they insist the ten percent go to them, and not a charity, and they will not tell members how it is spent. I would describe Mormonism as nothing more than a cult, they meet a number of criteria for this. Maybe not on the level of Heaven's Gate or Jim Jones, as they don't physically harm those who leave (though there is a place reserved for them in the outer darkness), but still a cult.

[@danielmoore4024]

@@zachgarver7922 I'm not intending to make you return to religion for I respect agency of others as long as their choices are not harmful. I'd like to show you in the Bible that unfaithful people are not automatically thrusted to eternal torment, you will have to visualise the scriptures I share. Revelation 20:12-14 12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. 13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. 14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. Throughout all of Revelation 20 nothing is spoken of about faith and grace, only works. In verse 13 you can see those in hell were released from hell to stand before God, so they were in hell before they were even judged. Verse 14 then says hell is casted into the fire, but since everyone was delivered out to stand before God no one was casted into the fire with hell. Then when we look back at verse 12 it says everyone standing before God will be judged according to their works (not according to faith). So whether someone is casted into the fire or not is all dependant upon their works recorded in The Book of Life during mortality. Those who chose to do good works during their mortal state will be in the first resurrection and live during the millennium. Those who chose evil will be bound with Satan and released in the second resurrection after the millennium. So hell has two meanings, it's a place of rest while awaiting the final judgement or as you know we call it "Spirit Prison", then the second meaning is those casted into the fire after the final judgement according to their works. People are not automatically thrusted down to hell just for not having faith in Christ.

[@priceless.j]

@@zachgarver7922 as a Christian ..not a mormon ..i wud like to help u .

[@jeredhead6806]

I don't belong to any denomination, but to an Atheist, how can Mormonism be seen as any more "wacky" than any other denomination or religion in the world? I've lived in Utah, been to Mormon churches and the "wackiest" to me growing up always seemed to be the Catholics with all their rituals and saints, and showing up to class with charcoal on their foreheads... or the people having seizures on the floor and yelling in tongues...

[@floofyt2008]

This was super informative and respectful. Good job

[@rubengardinerart]

SPLATOON!

[@elizabethshaw734]

I have to say that I am quite disabled and have a caregiver and I'm moving December 1st. She could not pack my entire house and I called them the Knights of Columbus who declined and then I picked up my boot straps and called the Church of Latter Day Saints. I've had two people here everyday packing up an entire room in 2 hours and they are some of the nicest people I have ever met in my life. My aunt and uncle were very Mormon and so was my brother before he killed himself which I'm not sorry about. But I thought I would get one person for one day and so far I have had four and two more coming tomorrow. They don't mention religion or God I always say God bless you when they leave but they don't and I like the fact that they're not trying to preach they're trying to help! :-)

[@Cuinn837]

I left the Mormons, so I am considered a traitor. I doubt that they would help me if I needed it. They see you as a prospective convert. They know that the best way to attract people to their faith is by good example, not preaching. But some are angels and would help anyway, even if they knew you would never convert.

[@TheTaysoren]

@@Cuinn837 Ya. We'd still help you move. And yes it is true that everyone is a "prospective convert". We hope that everyone can come to know Christ and we try to follow his example so that in some small way our kindness will translate his love to others. Though, no one is perfect and even good people make mistakes.

[@TheTaysoren]

@@Cuinn837 Also you aren't considered a "traitor". People lose faith, and others never had it. Many people have crisis of faith for one reason or another, and it can be really tough and breaking. I can understand that. It can be a tough place to be in, I hope that you still pray though. Heavenly Father listens and answers. He answers in ways that he knows we as individuals are best suited to; through a feeling, peace, music, dance, strength of mind and/or body, clarity of mind, etc. It can be tough to recognize answers, but if we look we'll see them.

[@snastehsketlen5852]

Taylor Sorensen Well said. No one who leaves the church is a “traitor”, my ward and i would definitely help anyone out who needs it!

[@joestim8707]

Elizabeth Shaw you, are so someone strsnge- you only look out for yourself& am. NOT, sorry your brother killed himself; I, hope you never belong to someone's church& inflict your ways on them!

[@jstarr7506]

I saw some Mormon missionaries last summer. They were at a park & ride. I wanted to help them but some others had beat me too it. They look just how they do in the movies or television except they are younger

[@martinandersen9810]

Thank you for this. It was a really good presentation.

[@lydiastormberg1075]

As a Catholic thank you for this it hard to look at different religion to make me more educated

[@battleofjericho4540]

Thank you for this video, most videos by non members don’t have a lot of actual research behind them and are just hearsay. Also I think you misunderstood the concept of spirit prison. It is not just for the wicked, those who do not live to the gospel in its fullness go there. However, it’s not a horrible place. You simply can’t progress there on your own. We believe that those who go to spirit prison can still be taught the gospel, but we need to do their ordinances for them as who said. Spirit prison and spirit paradise are kind of like the waiting rooms where we will reside until judgement where we will go to one of the three kingdoms you spoke of.

[@bastion5686]

Don't you think there can be more to life, from valuing all sorts of varied cultures and the wonderful diversity it brings with different approachs and mindsets and tools to use, than by hoping for all people to be the same? There can be valuable life enlightening experiences taught everywhere. It seems almost hyperbolic to believe in a 'spirit prison' as a force of love in as much as a man might think caging a heart will keep it free. Forgive me if i am just going but what i hear, but it sounds like almost as if this small, relatively obscure, less than 0.5% of the world's population, Mormon church expects people to conform to it, like it's members, when in fact it's one of the smallest minorities in the world. Take for instance two competitors or business owners, one offers customers a great experience and welcomes them back and offers wonderful surprises. The other has a chef that yells at customers serving half baked food and tries to force their customers to eat there. At the end of the day, people there would still order out of politeness but people would stop returning. The people came, and gave raving reviews about one, but were cautious and tried hesitantly the food and gagged and could not swallow it. Within a week, one restaurant had gotten nearly all the customers and was thriving and booming with more business than ever before. With more time and care and earned recriprocacy the good owner thrived on bringing people together, while the smaller one tried to divide and fued. Within a year, one owner went on to be seen as wise and humble and a friend, the other, closed down. What can we learn from this lesson?

[@danielmoore4024]

@@bastion5686 We don't expect people to conform in to our beliefs and we like and find it beneficial that we're all different. By being different we have different ideas and talents, then when we work together as a whole we've got a mass of ideas, knowledge, talents to perform the works of God.

[@liahonanoanoa3132]

@c n b The only bullsht is you

[@HHLucifer666]

As a Wiccan who is curious about learning about all the religions I can in as unbiased a way as possible, this really is a great video. It’s a shame that the mainstream media tends to paint Mormonism as this taboo thing to be unacceptable and evil. To me, no religion is evil, just misunderstood. Thanks for the info!

[@danielmoore4024]

Keep_It_Cotoure, If you're interested in anything else about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that wasn't mentioned in this video you're welcome to ask me. I like helping people just generally interested as well as members.

[@Phatmatt]

Thanks for being so respectful!

[@bellycow1357]

As a member of the church, I really appreciate your open-mindedness! I personally have a lot of respect for the Wiccan practice, and how it allows you to harness your spirituality

[@bethanytaylor1704]

As a devote member of the LDS church- this was very well explained. Non biased, fact based and respectful. Thank you!!

[@ShruteFarms001]

Most important fact is that it's all made up by Joseph Smith

[@danielmoore4024]

@@ShruteFarms001 You haven't studied the scriptures obviously, as prophesied, those who believe the Bible will believe The Book of Mormon. Not all people who call themselves Christians actually believe the Bible, some just claim they do. When we put the Bible and The Book of Mormon and The Doctrine and Covenants together we can see it all as true. Ezekiel 37:15-17 15 ¶ The word of the Lord came again unto me, saying, 16 Moreover, thou son of man, take thee one stick, and write upon it, For Judah, and for the children of Israel his companions: then take another stick, and write upon it, For Joseph, the stick of Ephraim, and for all the house of Israel his companions: 17 And join them one to another into one stick; and they shall become one in thine hand. Two records becoming one. 3 Nephi 15:12 12 Ye are my disciples; and ye are a light unto this people, who are a remnant of the house of Joseph. The Nephites were the remnant of Joseph. 2 Nephi 29:8 8 Wherefore murmur ye, because that ye shall receive more of my word? Know ye not that the testimony of two nations is a witness unto you that I am God, that I remember one nation like unto another? Wherefore, I speak the same words unto one nation like unto another. And when the two nations shall run together the testimony of the two nations shall run together also. Testimony of two nations, Ephraim and Judah. Isaiah 29:11-12 11 And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which men deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I cannot; for it is sealed: 12 And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned. 2 Nephi 27:12 12 Wherefore, at that day when the book shall be delivered unto the man of whom I have spoken, the book shall be hid from the eyes of the world, that the eyes of none shall behold it save it be that three witnesses shall behold it, by the power of God, besides him to whom the book shall be delivered; and they shall testify to the truth of the book and the things therein. "save it be that three witnesses" D&Cs 17:5 5 And ye shall testify that you have seen them, even as my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., has seen them; for it is by my power that he has seen them, and it is because he had faith. Three witnesses, Oliver Cowdery, Martin Harris, David Whitmer. Malachi 4:5 5 ¶ Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord: D&Cs 110:14 14 Behold, the time has fully come, which was spoken of by the mouth of Malachi-testifying that he [Elijah] should be sent, before the great and dreadful day of the Lord come- 3 Nephi 11:39 39 Verily, verily, I say unto you, that this is my doctrine, and whoso buildeth upon this buildeth upon my rock, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against them. Matthew 16:18 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Peter is not the rock. The Book of Mormon deciphers all the debates among Christian Denominations. John 20:17 17 Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God. Did Christ just lie? Christ just said the Father is his God, if you agree Christ is God, you must confess the Father is God's God making the Father and Son two separate gods. Is the Father the Saviour, was the Father crucified? Isaiah 43:11 claims it's the Saviour speaking, so from your narrow out of context perspective the Saviour is the only God since the Father is not the Saviour, the Father's not God according to you.

[@ShruteFarms001]

@@danielmoore4024 I really hope you are not saying something as blasphemous as the BOM being scripture. Use your brain. The bible has historically accurate events and places. The BOM goes against history and is a proven fiction. Wake up.

[@danielmoore4024]

@@ShruteFarms001 You're creeds are blasphemous proven by the Bible, I can call out over 200 scriptures in the Bible declaring the various creeds are false. John 20:17 17 Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God. Christ just called the Father his God, so God (Christ) has a God. You have three options to defend your creeds; • Christ is a liar (blasphemy) • Christ is not God (blasphemy) • The Bible is corrupted You couldn't point anything I shared not parallel, this is one of the blessings of The Book of Mormon, we can use it to identify false Christs like yourself, anyone who denies The Book of Mormon does not believe the Bible, they only claim they do.

[@connorkenney4746]

@@danielmoore4024 You are both equally as fooled, in my eyes.

[@tomanderson848]

The kindest, most service oriented people I’ve ever met.

[@paulbrungardt9823]

Don't turn your back on a Mormon.

[@nikoappsmuggred7220]

unless you are gay.

[@farmtutor2379]

You may have explained our religion better than I ever have when I served as a missionary. This is a true talent!

[@michaelbean9165]

I must say, this is one of the best synopsis of a whole religion I've seen. Compared to the BS on most of the other YT channels about Mormonism this is gold. And its fair and accurate based on what real Mormons actually believe in spite of what ex-Mormons and actual enemies try to tell you about the religion. I used to be a Mormon and I'm sickened by all the hyperbole on YT. I don't understand where those people are going with their criticisms. What do they really want just to ridicule and demean another's faith? They need to get a life.

[@lbatemon1158]

It's Lehi's vision. Once you make it to the Great and Spacious Building, there is nothing to do but turn around and mock? But I do believe that those standing under the tree of life that represents God's love are from various religious and faith backgrounds. Anyone can seek out and taste of the fruit if that is what they are longing to find.

[@eggsdietdiary]

this series is actually very informative and interesting. :) Thanks for your efforts.

[@myrawest]

I worked with a Mormon family and they were some of the kindest people I met. Also as I listened to this I wondered if it was a Mormon who created the video because it seemed completely unbiased and even a little swayed towards the religion. But I appreciate the unbiased look. It's honestly no more outlandish than any other religion. I knew a guy who was raised Mormon but turned Christian, so this helps me understand how confusing that transition must have been

[@AnonURnot]

2:00 he said we so yeah

[@dustinwells8917]

"Mormons" are Christians. We believe in Christ just like anybody else. In fact the actual name of our church is, the Church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints. Jesus Christ is literally our main focus. I hope this doesn't come off as rude. It wasn't meant that way. I respect all other faiths and beliefs. Thank you for you positive outlook on our faith.

[@myrawest]

@@dustinwells8917 I don't know a huge amount of Mormonism but I do know there are a lot of beliefs in Mormonism that differ from what I would call "Christian." I grew up Christian (now more atheist), and I know that every Christian I knew did not regard Mormons as Christian. But I understand that Mormonism teaches that they are Christian. They are incredibly similar. Funny enough it was actually through studying Mormonism and Jehovah's witnesses that helped me to see how similar many religions are, which led me on my journey of Deconstruction

[@dustinwells8917]

@@myrawest @Myra West That's the problem. The name Mormon comes from the Book of Mormon. It's not a name we gave ourselves. Also, look up the definition of a Christian, please. We believe in Christ just the same as any religion does, but the things we believe about him differ from some churches. I have talked to people of so many different faiths, and they all believe different things about Christ. We also use the Bible just like anyone else. I appreciate that you see similarities between faiths. I see many as well. They may be slightly different, but the basics are the same. Give the Book of Mormon a try, and I promise you will learn so much more. It needs to be used together with the Bible, though. Read Moroni 10: 3-5 in the Book of Mormon. It tells you the correct way to receive an answer from God. If you follow those instructions; I know that you and anyone wanting the truth will receive an answer. Just as millions of others have. I have personally done this, and I can never deny the answer I received. It was a peaceful but powerful feeling confirming the truth.

[@cheryllindsay7718]

I am LDS and this was very pleased with your presentation! I found nothing that was misrepresented so thanks for a fair review! I have very devoted to my faith and my belief in Jesus Christ and his restored gospel. What the church has to offer makes me very happy and full of joy!

[@strongtower9237]

Do you know for sure if you died today where you would spend eternity?

[@avenged1110]

Mormons are in a cult and they don’t even know it

[@Ligreid]

Such a good overview. Since many Mormon believers confirmed whole info regarding their faith, I guess there is no reason not to believe to this.

[@kelleymcfadden9675]

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[@dmoney6428]

as a member of the church I really liked this video. He was extremely accurate and understood the theology and history very well. I wish he elaborated on some theological concepts but overall this was very well made, and a good indicator of our actual beliefs

[@user-ly2xw8to3t]

Can I ask you about your beliefs?

[@apolmedrano3914]

@@user-ly2xw8to3t you'll just be hearing non-fiction, might as well read a Dr.Suess book

[@user-ly2xw8to3t]

@@apolmedrano3914 don’t you believe in God?

[@achyuththouta6957]

​@@user-ly2xw8to3t God likely doesn't exist. If god exists then what is god doing when children are dying of cancer these days? why to pray to a god that can't even save children from cancer? I wont.

[@daisiedragon]

​@@user-ly2xw8to3tI know it's 10 months late, but I can help if you're still curious!

[@emberplays6376]

This is one of if not the best video on my religion, this guy knew just a bit more about the specifics of the afterlife than I did before watching this.

[@Ath1337isDerek]

Thank you for being as honest & forthright in presenting an outsiders perspective! Here is someone willing to either agree or disagree respectfully which is rare indeed!

[@kileebennett579]

Having grown up in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I am very appreciative of the respect that was given and the thorough research done. Reporting on all the facts is very important, and that’s what we have seen here. Im sure the other videos are just as accurate and respectful.

[@user-ly2xw8to3t]

Can I ask you about Mormonism?

[@sidname9538]

'Entering a temple' refers to taking part in the religious ordinances in each temple

[@lovedaddy1582]

I like how it says that they'll follow the Bible if it's properly translated, yet we need to just take the word of Joseph Smith that "translated" the so called golden plated properly. Plates which he translated by placing his face in a hat that had a "seer stone" in it. Oh and no one ever actually saw or got a copy of the writing on the original plates.

[@agooglereviewer1454]

Actually, there are 11 official witnesses who saw the gold plates and a few other unofficial ones as well. Also though, we don't have to take his word for it at all because we can pray to know the truth of it

[@lovedaddy1582]

@@agooglereviewer1454 Oh, so if one prays and gets an answer that the LDS church is wrong, you'll take that as a valid answer?

[@agooglereviewer1454]

@@lovedaddy1582 if that happens I'll respect their answer. I know its true, but God has a plan for everyone soo 🤷‍♂️...if we're going down this road though, how do you know the bible is true?

[@agooglereviewer1454]

@@Dnd884 yup I've already watched both. I totally believe the bible is true, but I'm asking how he knows

[@jackmann5626]

we should really just call them modern day saints :) every Mormon ive met is so fecking nice charitable and super intuitive :) i feel bad for being rude to them on my doorstep when i was younger :) gg to yall modern day saints

[@jonathandetro5014]

We call ourselves Latter-Day Saints. You were close tho

[@aaronjess1608]

I am an American I call things the way I see it and I will always refer to them as MORMONS.. yes mormons, also when I know of those that arrested mormons out in Utah for crimes anywhere from child molesting, DUI's, fraud, drug trafficking, there is NOTHING nice about those blasphemous turds

[@kambreemills7610]

@@aaronjess1608 Not all Latter Day Saints are like that a small handful of bad ones ruin it for the rest don’t always judge the whole group for the actions of one person.

[@aaronjess1608]

Kambree cut the lies me and a lot of other people know better 🤡

[@kambreemills7610]

@@aaronjess1608 You are being extremely rude just because that is your opinion doesn’t mean you need to voice it. You are being rude to not just me but everyone els that reads this. Please think of other people’s feelings and be kind don’t take out your anger on others. ❤️

[@slender169101]

I am a proud temple going member of this church, and i wish to say thank you for being open minded and not attack us for our beliefs! In the end it does not matter what church you are a part of.. "13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. " Romans 10:13

[@andreyamiller9934]

Matthew 7:21-23 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’

[@slender169101]

@@andreyamiller9934 I don't know what you are trying to prove here, it's just another verse from the bible that is under interpretation of many and all churches in which follow it. in the end if you live your commandments and you understand you are saved by the gift of grace, you are saved by the love of Jesus Christ. It is true no amount of works will grant you salvation, for they are hollow compared to the deed God himself did for us his children, but as long as you have grace and believe he is your savior.

[@quindariousgooch88]

nice to see a video that wasnt offensive or derogatory towards mormons, antimormons get really violent and as an outsider to mormonism i dont agree with it at all but i can respect the people who follow it

[@terryslade6240]

Thank you for your respect! You're right: there are a lot of trolls and haters that have excoriated the Mormon faith, in this video alone. It's refreshing to hear someone that disagrees with our faith, but doesn't write ugly and sometimes obscene comments.

[@tylerwengreen3989]

Thank you for a work on this video, it’s very well put together.

[@aprildiviney5927]

Joseph Smith didn’t translate anything from “golden plates.” It’s a known fact. What he actually did was stuff his face in a hat with a peep stone in the bottom. Joseph claims that words were revealed to him via this magical stone - in the dark, with his face stuffed into a hat. The book of Abraham is completely false. Egyptian scholars (Mormon and non Mormon) ALL agree that Joseph Smiths interpretation of these “historical scrolls” are wrong in every way. The scrolls he was interpreting had NOTHING to do with Abraham. They were common funerary scrolls written 2,000 years AFTER Abraham lived. The Book of Mormon has THE SAME translation mistakes and THE SAME italicized words as the King James Version bible did of his day. These mistakes in translation were later corrected in the King James Version bible. Why would the “golden plates” that Joseph interpreted have the EXACT MISTAKES as the Bible did? Wouldn’t God have corrected those mistakes in this new translation?? Joseph Smith sexual practice strikes a similar pattern as Warren Jeffs. Joseph had multiple wives, some of which were 14. Being attracted to someone that age is considered pedophilic. Joseph also married women who were already married. One of which was pregnant with her other husbands child. Joseph did not tell his wife and hid this practice of polygamy. If polygamy was ordered by God, why did Joseph have to hide it from his wife? The Mormon church believes that God marked sinful people with black skin. The church did not allow black men to hold the priesthood or black families to be sealed in the temple until the late 1970’s. Which is just a really shitty thing to do. Really shitty. I mean, I thought God loved all his children equally?

[@carlduffin]

@@aprildiviney5927 1981 the Racism Laws became law across many countries. In 1981 also, the Book of Mormon was edited (again) to change verses which read "white and delightsome" to "pure and delightsome". Did Joseph Smith or his God get it wrong or were one or both of them racist and were not called out until the late seventies. The church leaders have always said if anyone can find one thing that is not according to God's will in the doctrine of the (Mormon) church, then the whole church would be proved false. The Mormon church has been proven false on many occasions and in many verses and also doctrines which are only spoken about and practised behind closed doors through which even many church members are not allowed to enter.

[@thorinsonofthran1053]

Thank you for actual doing research most of the time people just make stuff up

[@danielmoore4024]

@Jason Lewis The Father came to earth and had sex with Mary is one. Men live polygamy after death is another they just make up. Twisting the church history. Not sharing that they were two scrolls regarding The Book of Abraham. Joseph Smith had sex with teenagers when he was only sealed to them appointed by their own parents. Videos full of partial truths.

[@micahaalders9840]

Well all Joseph Smith did was just make stuff up!

[@TheLexiconDevils]

Make stuff up? Like those people who wrote all those story books about sky fairies? I see ..

[@walkingthelonelypath7411]

Daniel Moore Men do live in polygamy after death because men can be sealed to more than one woman. Joseph Smith was married to teenagers. Go read the gospel topics essays on the church’s website. They confirm this. According to the doctrine and covenants the only reason for polygamy is to multiply and replenish the earth so if they weren’t having sex, why was he in a polygamous relationship with them?

[@aprildiviney5927]

Joseph Smith didn’t translate anything from “golden plates.” It’s a known fact. What he actually did was stuff his face in a hat with a peep stone in the bottom. Joseph claims that words were revealed to him via this magical stone - in the dark, with his face stuffed into a hat.

[@powerfulthoughtonline6725]

I'm a member of this church (and was an lds missionary) and I loved how fair, accurate, and respectful this video was. Thank you for your wonderful videos on other religions as well. I believe you are helping to harmonize the truth in all religions. Bless you brother. 🙏

[@lovedaddy1582]

It didn't include Joseph Smith's 14 year old brides or his marriages to other men's wives. Nor did it include the edict that Black people where unworthy to get into the temple or be full members of the church until the 70s. But that's okay, cuz Jesus... right?

[@powerfulthoughtonline6725]

@@lovedaddy1582 You could go back to the 1800's and try to convince the general public of all that. If only it were possible... I guess forgiveness and humility for not knowing the full picture as a tiny human being in an infinite universe could work as well. Or we could burn our forefathers down to the ground even though their actions got us in this comfort-centered age. We could make our own woke religion with our own woke gods of social media and social justice to tell us what's right and what's wrong. We could do many things, I guess we'll have to choose for ourselves.

[@lovedaddy1582]

@@powerfulthoughtonline6725 Thanks, so at least we know all the good shit about the church now!

[@powerfulthoughtonline6725]

@@lovedaddy1582 Just curious for your perspective, what are some things you consider to be good?

[@ezraross6792]

As an active member I can pretty much say that everything in this video is correct with one small thing and that is that the term Mormon has recently been denounced as it was “taking the name of Christ out of the church” and members are now no longer using the term

[@IAYTD]

Interesting! How recent was that decision?

[@darthnosam3313]

I Am Your Target Demographic did you get a reply from @Ezra Ross about essentially denouncing the term Mormon?

[@tritionequeen]

I Am Your Target Demographic During our October Conference in 2018.

[@riffseekers5229]

@@IAYTD just look up the talk spoken by president Russell M. Nelson. It was a recent talk I think at the General Conference before the one that just happened. The Name of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by president Nelson.

[@danielmoore4024]

@@IAYTD President Russell M. Nelson announced it in October 2018's General Conference. It has been requested in the past as well. 3 Nephi 27:7-8 7 Therefore, whatsoever ye shall do, ye shall do it in my name; therefore ye shall call the church in my name; and ye shall call upon the Father in my name that he will bless the church for my sake. 8 And how be it my church save it be called in my name? For if a church be called in Moses’ name then it be Moses’ church; or if it be called in the name of a man then it be the church of a man; but if it be called in my name then it is my church, if it so be that they are built upon my gospel. In The Book of Mormon Christ commanded his church to be called in his name. Doctrine & Covenants 115:4 4 For thus shall my church be called in the last days, even The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We believe Joseph Smith received a revelation in April 26, 1838, being commanded to call the church in the name of Christ.

[@jennywren733]

Very factual and very lovely to see that it is pointed out that we are different from other churches that used Mormon as a nickname too. From this confusion we no longer us Mormon, but for those who do come to this video, i think it is a wonderful source and commendable that you have done your research. Thank you for that.

[@user-ly2xw8to3t]

Can I ask you about Mormonism?

[@williamodongo4497]

This is my church too

[@williamodongo4497]

Yeah ask

[@user-ly2xw8to3t]

@@williamodongo4497 do you believe Jesus Christ is the brother of the devil or the Creator of the devil?

[@williamodongo4497]

Jesus is the brother of the devil

[@gemmaparkview1163]

You did an awesome job explaining LDS. I have been an investigator of the church for 8 years now and I get sensitive. Good job! I love your channel.

[@joestim8707]

Gemma Parkview hello- how did you manage to be an investigator for 8 yes- I can, see that in the Cath.Chur.; but not Moron- I WAS AN INVESTIGATOR FOR 3 YEARS&ALL THEY DID WAS PESTER ME- HAVE A BLEST WEEK!

[@theephraimite]

Joe Stim, don’t lie. You must be a disgruntled ex-lds.

[@theephraimite]

Kevin Sutherlin, meritorious work? You mean you reap as you sow?

[@CrustyRusty366]

If you become a member, this is what you have to look forward to. When you go through the temple for your endowment, you will receive garments with masonic symbols on them. And yes you are required to wear them as much as possible. You will learn secret masonic handshakes, tokens(or words), you will receive a new name that you are not supposed to tell anybody.(my new name is Eli by the way). We have figured out that every man who takes their endowment out on the same day, gets the same name. Same thing for women. If you are very successful and become a high leader in the church, you will get to do what is called a 2nd anointing(this is when an apostle washes your feet, you do a couple other rituals, and you are then guaranteed a spot in the Celestial kingdom. Many members don't know about this because it is limited to the highest levels of the church and they are told not to tell anybody, even their family members. And no I am not making all this up to try and deceive you. You can do the research yourself. I am very confident that all of this is just bogus. That you can live the gospel of Jesus Christ and love those around you and that will be plenty good in the sight of God.

[@CrustyRusty366]

@@theephraimite have you received your 2nd anointing yet?

[@edwardehunt]

so I was going to criticize the maker ... with a "instead acutely ask a Mormon" but honestly ... he did a way good job, no need... thank you for sharing a well done video on what we actually believe. ... no complaints.

[@aprildiviney5927]

Joseph Smith didn’t translate anything from “golden plates.” It’s a known fact. What he actually did was stuff his face in a hat with a peep stone in the bottom. Joseph claims that words were revealed to him via this magical stone - in the dark, with his face stuffed into a hat.

[@randonymous2793]

@@aprildiviney5927 yeah dude, that’s called translating 🤦

[@carlduffin]

@@randonymous2793 Oh dear!

[@nautikient2151]

@@aprildiviney5927 idio

[@sherrysaunders8410]

I had two show up yesterday .Spoke to them for over two hours.I blew their minds . I told them its not your religion its a relationship with the Jesus Christ. One guy said I like that saying🥰

[@everythingateasevlog]

Amen. And the Father,the son and the holy spirit are One🥰 Jesus , the God the Father♥️🥰

[@wmperkins25]

I always remember what Paul the Apostle said, "But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed." Gal.1.8 Mormons teach a gospel contrary to sound teaching and contrary to the gospel once delivered to the Saints of God.

[@sorordymphna93]

hahah the temple in thumbnail photo is down the street from my house

[@kingcarlos7048]

Looked like the Rexburg temple to me lol

[@roems6396]

Jim Caponzi 😂 This coming from someone who thinks we all came from Adam and Eve? Eve was having a lot of inbred children/grandchildren with her sons huh? Or...maybe those people from Nod chipped in. Where did those people come from by the way? Clearly the Bible didn’t erase its history of polytheism enough.

[@quiquiquinn]

Ro Ems bro settle down nobody asked, and I ain’t a Mormon either.

[@chickbowdrie4750]

@@roems6396 Science has already confirmed that we all came from two individuals. True naked science always backs up what the Bible says. Always has.

[@roems6396]

Do you know who this is? - What are you talking about?

[@lukasbarker5043]

Thank you for your respect and commitment to accuracy all throughout the video :)

[@ghassanjenainaty4212]

Maybe most of us dont agree with their faith but the Mormon people are truly friendly. Love to all Mormon people from a Muslim in Lebanon

[@absnjie4797]

They have been misled by smith but Mormans are some of the most kindhearted people I’ve ever spoken to

[@bethanylyn512]

Loved and appreciated this video! As a "Mormon" (A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) who has seen a lot of foreign interpretations of my faith being described as "evil' or "ridiculous" it was very refreshing to come across such an accurate and respectful explanation of my church. It's often been concerning when I state to some of my friends that I'm a member because they'll often come back showing me outrages claims they've found on the internet to try and convince me my church is wrong or bad. So, thank you so much for such a truthful and honest review! It makes my heart smile to know that not everyone believes that LDS Christians are wicked. :D

[@MrRezitinas]

You guys aren't wicked. Your theology is bad.

[@a.w.hughes6648]

And you're not Christian. Not unless you proclaim the deityness of Jesus.

[@zachhenslee6925]

@@a.w.hughes6648 ?

[@a.w.hughes6648]

@@zachhenslee6925 Jesus is Lord

[@zachhenslee6925]

@@a.w.hughes6648 oh so you're mad that we think of them as separate beings

[@PuckishAngeI]

i am from eastern europe so i never knew what mormons are, this really helps me to understand

[@theblackcelt]

There ar mormons in East europe

[@PuckishAngeI]

yes i am aware that they are, but they are very uncommon encounter here

[@fuuz642]

@@willowbee8288 yeah, been visiting that site for a while now. they are hilarious

[@martinandersen9810]

@@PuckishAngeI I love this church - The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints. It is the most remarkable of any of the Christian faiths. DO take the time to speak to the missionaries. They are young, but oh so full of the Spirit of the Lord Jesus Christ.

[@martinandersen9810]

@n b One of the endearing things about my Christian faith as a member of The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints is the animosity other would-be Christians have towards us who embrace this faith. It helps us better understand some of the difficulties faced by Peter and James and John and Paul in Christs church. I have been a member for several decades now and it is quite an amazing faith. If you believe your faith can compare then by all means, we invite you to come forward with which faith that is and we can consider it. But chances are you will want to hide it. That is OK. Some folks are just not to comfortable having their faith out in the open. Members of my faith are comfortable with that. This is why we have the one Christian faith that is holding its own while every other Christian faith is dwindling in membership. We can celebrate together by being a part of the #Lighttheworld effort. It is a pretty awesome way for Christians and non-christians alike to come together to make the world a better place this Christmas.

[@danny-1993]

My grandma converted to Mormonism what a lovey woman never once pushed it on us

[@masonrichards42]

There's a lot of lovely people following religions..... They still don't make heaven.... I know a few Mormon families and to be honest they act better than many Christians I know...... They still won't get into heaven through the back door... Jesus is the way, the truth and the life..... I've come to realise we live in the days of noah and no matter how much you teach truth most hearts won't receive it, blinded by satan........ While you breathe you have a chance to accept truth

[@andrewmesser334]

@@masonrichards42 but mormons accept Jesus as their savior. Who are you to say they don't get into heaven?

[@masonrichards42]

@@andrewmesser334 blind... Totally blind.

[@masonrichards42]

@@andrewmesser334 ill say it again.... Watch the bible versus Joseph Smith.... My words are pointless if you can hear Jesus

[@masonrichards42]

@@andrewmesser334 they don't have Jesus as Lord... If they did they wouldn't believe all the ridiculous teachings like jesus living on planet kolob with his wives, the devil's his brother, the Holy spirit is a divine fluid and the fact they contradict scripture and believe they'll be gods.. Its a religion of works which lacks grace given by Jesus.... They basically say they can earn their way. By grace you are saved and not of works lest any man boast

[@cedarpoplar]

So close yet so far. 😢. Psalms 119:105 says: "your Word is a lamp unto my feet". That verse has so much and so much to take into account

[@TornadoHarry]

Who else is actually mormon? (I am)

[@yagirlalyxx]

The PlushieMiners101 I am Christian god bless

[@TornadoHarry]

@@yagirlalyxx thank you. God bless

[@jameskneeland1668]

the book of Mormon contradicts the bible

[@willba4024]

The Bible also contradicts the Bible.

[@hunterwhittle3767]

William Ballantyne were

[@jamiesoncollie6867]

I’m going to Utah next month so this will come in helpful

[@SignificantNumberOfBeavers]

Not all Utahns are members :)

[@Mitjack]

Please dont be mad ...i dont believe in the origin of the mormon religion ....pretty hard to believe....really cmon !! but you guys as a group are amazing. Very nice people to be around , great parents 😊

[@awatealaki6068]

That's awesome of you to say. Nah man its a choice to be offended so I'm not mad haha.

[@theephraimite]

Mitch-Ulises II, nice but revelation/visions is the only way to receive proper authority. How did Moses receive authority? It was through revelation. How did his brother Aaron receive authority to be a priest? It came by revelation to Moses followed by laying his hands to ordain Aaron as a priest. All the prophets in the Bible received authority through revelation. The apostles received their authority directly through revelation coming from Jesus himself who then laid his hands on them to ordain them. Seeking a replacement for Judas the traitor, the 11 apostles prayed for revelation, and it came by lot, followed by laying on of hands. Joseph Smith followed this method of receiving authority. It came by revelation, followed by the laying on of hands. Smith couldn’t have started this church without receiving authority through revelation. Even if he did start a church without revelation, it would have no divine legitimacy, because Smith would be a self-appointed and a wannabe servant who had no authority.

[@Mitjack]

@@theephraimite believe me i even question my own religion ....all the time !! but at least they are a little bit more believable . again .....mormons are very nice even better than Christians or any religion. But the whole john smith history....i dont believe it at all

[@theephraimite]

Mitch-Ulises II, “believable” is subjective, but you can know the truth by the power of the Holy Ghost. Revelation and the laying on of hands is the only way to receive authority, as the bible shows. Anyway, your entitled to your own opinions. It’s your right to accept or reject.

[@Mitjack]

@@theephraimite true that ... i am still have a lot more research to do heheh even in my own religion sometimes i feel that the world would have been better without religion

[@nahenfau96]

I had friends that are mormons that went on their missions overseas as soon as they turned 18 and door knocked to tell people about their religion. However they never took the opportunity to tell the people around them about their beliefs. If anything it was like a secret club, you weren’t allowed inside the temples (I wasn’t allowed at my friends wedding cause of it) Which I found very off. I knew quite a few and not one of them spoke to me about it, actually a lot of them weren’t mormons by choice, it was as if it was just a apart of their family tradition passed down not genuine at all…. Very very odd.

[@anthonymunoz4723]

Yeah I get it, I'm an ex-mormon and I feel like if I didn't grow up in the church I would also have the same perspective, and even now their are things that surprised me that I just took as truth... What I will say is if you wanted to know more about their religion, it's no secret, you just gotta do a bit of research. I can tell you by experience that I was also very secretive, not because I was keeping it as a secret, but because as soon as people found out I was Mormon, I'd be severely bullied by many people that viewed us as "weird cult members" and honestly, I was not that at all. I know similar experiences are the case for many kids my age growing up in the church. It's not that we were secretive, we just had our gaurds up the whole time cause so many people make us feel terrible for believing in what we did.

[@nahenfau96]

@@anthonymunoz4723 Well that just kind of speaks that what mormons believe isn't at all that promising. I am a born again Christian, and I will become friendless before I keep my mouth shut about Jesus and his gospel. Leading people to Christ is the most important thing to us, no matter the ridicule, shame and hate we get. Honoring God and sharing his love with anyone and everyone not just people overseas, weighs above my feelings, always. I want nothing more than ALL my family and friends to know his kingdom and glory. Wouldn't you/they?

[@anthonymunoz4723]

@@nahenfau96Well that's great for you but getting punched in the face in middle school for being Mormon is a little bit traumatizing as a teenager? Whether or not what Mormons, or what anyone believes in is promising to you or not is only for you to decide for yourself. I'm not telling you what to believe in, but what I'm saying is Jesus Christ never ridiculed or discriminated against anyone for believing in something different, so why is it ok to discriminate someone for their beliefs today? As mentioned I am an Ex-mormon and don't believe in the Mormon gospel, but all I'm saying is, I don't think it's too much to ask if we just all treat each other with a sense of kindness and compassion, not judgements and ridicule.

[@Lily.Potter]

Thank you for a good video to explain to non lds members. This is very correct. There are some things about lds temples that you did not speak about. When people get married, they are being sealed together so they can stay together once they die. We can also do baptisms for the dead which allows them to go back to their family even if they committed bad sins.

[@victoriablack422]

This is sooooo refreshing. This is one of the most respectful and well informed videos made by a non-member. And you don't word things so they sound bad. Thank you so much!!!!? 🤣😃😍

[@hawkonamountain5196]

I have a speech impediment and I accidentally called the LDS church the “LSD” church right in front of my friend who is Mormon. I didnt realize I said it like that until I heard it. He hasn’t talked to me since.

[@witchwandering4390]

That's kind of common. They tell members to not be offended and that it's a choice but when anyone says anything about them they get offended whether a misspeak or truth.

[@thatmtgnerd]

Wow as a member that's ridiculous you could call us anything I wouldn't care that's just holier than tho vibes

[@TravisCotter]

The LDS church isn't always perfect but their ideals are very honorable. Mr. X

[@1sirteddles]

While there are some minor errors of fact in this video, it is quite fair and unbiased. Thank you.

[@metron98]

What errors

[@1sirteddles]

@@metron98 I have more than 20 chronic health problems and am quite sick right now. If you are sincere I will come back to you as soon as I can, but if you are a troll looking for an argument and not really interested in ecumenical dialogue, then please be honest enough to let me know so that I am not wasting my time.

[@metron98]

Ted McCartin i sincerely wish to know these minor errors

[@1sirteddles]

@@metron98 False statement 1: angelic Beings led Joseph Smith to the gold plates. No. The Angel Moroni - one Angel - led Joseph to the Gold plates in the Hill Cumorah. False statement 2: Jesus didn't visit America after His Ascension to Heaven. His first Ascension was from the Garden of Gethsemane. He then returned to the Holy Land where He taught His Apostles and other Church leaders for 40 days. After teaching in the Holy Land He would go to America to teach and bless for 40 days. His second Ascension was from the Holy Land. False statement 3: When Heavenly Father and Jesus appeared to Joseph Smith in 1820, Heavenly father said: "This is my Beloved Son. Hear Him!" Joseph Smith History 1: 19 I was answered that I must join none of them, for they were all wrong; and the Personage who addressed me said that all their creeds were an abomination in his sight; that those professors were all corrupt; that: “they draw near to me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me, they teach for doctrines the commandments of men, having a form of godliness, but they deny the power thereof.” NOTE that the Lord does not condemn the congregants of the Christian Churches, only the institutions and their leaders. This occurred during the Second Great Awakening. In 1829 when translating the Book of Mormon with Oliver Cowdery as his scribe, Joseph learned that there are only two Churches: The Lord's true Church, and the Great and Abominable Church. This not the Catholic Church or any other specific Christian denomination, it's just that those Churches aren't the Bridegroom's true Bride. We will have to wait for the Second Coming to see who is right and who is in error because everybody who hasn't left their Church believes that they belong to the Lord's true Church. False statement 4 re 8th Article of Faith: We believe the [KJV (1769)] Bible to be the Word of God as far it is translated [into English] correctly. Joseph Smith said that Martin Luther's 1545 translation of the Bible into German was the most correct. False statement 5 re 1st Article of Faith: We do not accept any of the Christian Creeds. However, my own personal revelation is that the Athanasian Creed is correct as far as it is written, not as it is interpreted. The Athanasian Creed states that the Godhead is "one in unity", not three essences in one substance. They are one in the unity of purpose, which is to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of [humankind]. Moses 1:39 False statement 6: We do believe in Original Sin: partaking of the forbidden fruit which brought about The Fall of Adam and Eve and them being cast out of the Garden of Eden. If there was no Fall, there would be no need for the Lord's Atonement. We believe that the Lord's Atonement is for ALL humankind, and not just the predestinated elect as taught by John Calvin. False statement 7: Confirmation is not a gift from the Holy Ghost. Confirmation includes receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost. False statement 8: Polygamy was practiced by only about 2% of men, and they had to have a worthiness interview first. President Brigham Young announced publicly in 1852 that polygamy/plural marriage was being practiced. False statement 9: Joseph's brother Hyrum who was also killed with Joseph, was not in line to replace Joseph as the President-Prophet of the Church if anything happened to Joseph. False statement 10: We go to the spirit world when we die. There is an initial judgement where the sins we haven't repented of during our mortal probation are brought to a bright and pure remembrance. Because all are sinners, by the Grace of Jesus Christ the more righteous are allowed to repent in Paradise, while the more wicked are sent to the Spirit Prison/Hell. Those in the Spirit Prison/Hell will not be resurrected until the end of the Lord's Millennial reign. At the completion of the Lord's reign over the Earth, Satan will be let loose for a "little season". After that. Satan will be defeated forever and will be cast into outer darkness. Those who have committed blasphemy against the Holy Ghost or who broken the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood will become Sons of Perdition and will be cast out to spend eternity with Satan and his evil spirits. The Kingdom of Heaven consists of three Degrees of Glory: The Celestial, the Terrestrial and the Telestial, and was reasonably enough explained in the video. Yes, some Church members were in error by submitting the names of Holocaust victims for Temple Ordinances by proxy. As far as I am concerned, they are apostates. My mother did Family History/Genealogy for more than 60 years. We can only submit names of our own blood relatives and ancestors. This has always been the rule. Temple Ordinances are sacred, not secret. President Russell M. Nelson announced about 6 weeks ago that LDS temple worthy couples can have a civil marriage first for the sake of their families, then go and be sealed in the Temple for time and all eternity. This new policy alleviates a lot of hurt feelings which have occurred in the past. President David O. McKay stated that the most sacred ordinance in the Church is the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper (Holy Communion/the Eucharist). Anybody can attend a Latter-day Saint chapel/meetinghouse at 9.00 AM on any Sunday and observe this taking place. I hope I have answered any queries you might have had. Best Regards.

[@1sirteddles]

Sorry. I should have said Error rather than False Statement. "Error" implies "innocent mistake", while "false statement" implies "deliberate mistake to obfuscate the facts for a nefarious purpose". Error is the correct word. Again, apologies.

[@matthewoliver6655]

A a member, this was great. Thank you!

[@fatescard8760]

Isn't one of God's laws that no one shall add to or take away from the word so why do mormons think it's ok to write their on version of the bible?

[@austinandersen5765]

(10 months later) It isn't that the Mormon's are trying to write their own bible, or add to the word of God. Mormons simply believe that God shared his word with people in the Americas as well as Jerusalem. The Book of Mormon was an account of their experiences written by their prophets and Historians, and is meant to offer clarity for areas that are lost in translation, or taken away from the Original Hebrew Bible. (as opposed to additions to the word of god) Additionally, they believe that both ancient and modern Prophets are the Mouthpiece of God. So when they speak in their official capacity as prophets, then they are speaking the word of God. I'm not exactly certain the scripture you're referencing, but I believe it says something along the lines of No one but God can add to the word of God? I'd love to offer to you my interpretation (Which will be relatively close to the official Mormon doctrinal interpretation) of any verse you have questions about, so you can compare to your own understanding, to maybe see where the different belief stems from.

[@jackytris2874]

This is not a revision of the Bible by any means. This is simply another testament of Jesus.

[@zarz3049]

I’m Christian ❤️

[@Garcia90026]

Amen brother

[@reawatters6603]

Amen ....

[@themariomaster539]

Same

[@arkinthedark3674]

I have a feeling your not, more likelier you are a Heretic considering you used the term 'Christian' rather than 'Roman Catholic.'

[@MiamiPush2theLimit]

Arkinthedark Lmaooooo

[@amirmcphearson1196]

Wow, this was equally beautiful as it was respectful.

[@sairysv8625]

Id be wary of Article 3.

[@GlowingMpd]

1. Most Mormon videos ARE respectful! They are called disrespectful when they point out ANYTHING negative about the Mormon history even when it’s provably true. Been there through friends and research. Knowledge is power. For just the provable facts:. Mormonthink.com The first paragraph says it all. 2. In Second Nephi 5, the original wording was the following: "Because of their unbelief, the Lamanites are cursed, receive a skin of blackness, and become a scourge unto the Nephites."

[@GlowingMpd]

@World Unveiled 👎 Mormonthink.com Just the provable, unbiased facts presented from both sides in a respectful way. The first paragraph says it all!

[@anthonystewart5215]

wow you should really see what there founders say about black people then talk about how beautiful and respectful that is and it is still in the Books of Mormon

[@lindsayerickson3093]

Pretty good. I'd say this video is about 75% accurate. There is a considerable handful of things I could correct but all the major points are there. Like, for instance, Joseph's brother was not an official 'runner up' as prophet, nor are members made to watch a video in the temple about the marriage ceremony and several other things... but altogether very good job. Thank you for the non-bias!

[@rasul407]

Lindsay Hansen do Mormons drink alcohol at all?

[@Cody_Benoun]

@@rasul407 nope

[@danielmoore4024]

@@rasul407 We covenant and agree not to drink alcohol and obey the word of wisdom when we were baptised. Members could always be breaking the covenant behind their Bishop's back, if caught they will lose privileges.

[@rasul407]

Daniel Moore that’s a good thing. Nothing good comes out of the alcohol or drugs or weed for that matter. Keep it up!

[@snastehsketlen5852]

Absolutely fantastic video. Thank you so much for being unbiased and not hateful to us!

[@jomama2078]

Cult

[@zipflame]

@@jomama2078 very well formulated argunement. I applaud your Christlike attributes

[@jomama2078]

zipflame I applaud your cult-like attributes

[@thunt02]

Jo Mama wow you’ve convinced me, you made some very good points 👏🏻

[@snastehsketlen5852]

Jo Mama We’re all used to trolling by now, no worries 😊 God bless!

[@barbaracastaldolajnvas]

I am not a member of the LDS church but I have several American friends who are, and I really like these people, they are always optimistic, cheerful, positive, ethical, empathetic, truly good at heart and always ready to listen and help...definitely some of the best people I know. Everything seems somehow brighter with them around :-) Thank you so much for this video, it's extremely well made; clear, easy to follow and yet it covers all the main questions and answers perfectly. Keep up the good work! ❣

[@berwynsigns4115]

Did he forget the part where Smith asked the apparitions which Christian Church was the true Church and they said they were all abominations and not even one was the true Church anymore?

[@danielmoore4024]

BerwynSigns, When God told him it's the church of the devil he was not talking about a specific church or religion. The world, the pride of man is the Devil's Church, the scriptures do say Satan is the God of this world and Christ says he is not of it.

[@Phonixrmf]

I have to say their architecture is amazing

[@fenydoesgaming3249]

best description of my religion, I have ever heard. thank you.

[@mothersellrobertjhon-fn3pd]

I am a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I remember a senior citizen who lost her husband. She was not a member of the Mormon church. She was so distraught that she could hardly function. Her skin almost seemed to turn a bit grey. She had no understanding of the plan of salvation and it was sad to see her so lost

[@jlewis8145]

Joseph Smith and every LDS prophet since him have preached a gospel of “do,” negating the gospel of “done” that Jesus preached and was. The LDS church is all about what it and its members must still do and be if they want to live with God (and be a god) one day. The true church is all about proclaiming what Christ has DONE to make us right with God now for all eternity. It’s a certainty. Jesus Christ canceled the record of debt that was held against us when He shed his blood, on the cross, died and rose again. All you need to do is accept Christ by faith. It isn't because of who you are and what you must do for God. It is because of who God is and what He did for you in sending Jesus to be the sacrificial offering for your sins. To be your substitute on the cross and to satisfy the demands of God's law that stands against you. Christ has done the one work that was necessary to reconcile you to God. Christ has done the one act of righteousness that could bring justification and life to all men. All Christ is asking with open arms is for you to lay down your religiosity and works at the foot of the cross and allow Christ to take it. Salvation is quite simple. Luke 18 And He also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and viewed others with contempt: 10 “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood and was praying this to himself: ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other people: swindlers, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week; I pay tithes of all that I get.’ 13 But the tax collector, standing some distance away, was even unwilling to lift up his eyes to heaven, but was beating his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, the sinner!’ 14 I tell you, this man went to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

[@odey_340]

Aye where my Utahns at

[@Twilightsummerbreeze]

Thank you for simply honest, quick and comprehensive information.

[@aprildiviney5927]

Joseph Smith didn’t translate anything from “golden plates.” It’s a known fact. What he actually did was stuff his face in a hat with a peep stone in the bottom. Joseph claims that words were revealed to him via this magical stone - in the dark, with his face stuffed into a hat.

[@LucasJensenOfficial]

I have a friend who's Mormon and she is honestly one of the most kind-hearted and caring persons I've met... I don't know if that has anything with Mormonism to do though lol but I like to believe other Mormons are just as nice

[@goober784]

Because their leaders use their god as a control. *If YoU aRe BaD yOu WiLl BuRn EtErNaLy*

[@CherryFrog321]

@@goober784 Mormons actually don't believe in hell the way that most mainstream Christians do. They don't teach that non-believers "burn for eternity." They do believe in sort of a temporary hell/purgatory-type place, but they do believe that everyone who goes there after they die gets a fair chance to repent of their sins and accept the gospel. And that eventually, the vast majority of people will at least get into some level of heaven (they believe that there are three "degrees of glory" or levels of heaven).

[@dhruvsaini781]

One of my greatest friends is a member of the lds Church, and he is the the most faith-driven, honest, and genuine person I have ever met. I truly don't understand why so many people are against this beautiful Church. Millions of people's lives have been positively by it and I've noticed that they also have a lot more morals than most people. Definetely want to go check out Utah someday!

[@jordeanabell5170]

This is the best most respectful non-member description of my religion. I love it.

[@urlokaloofe876]

Jordeana Bell why are blacks cruel to your religion why are we evil?

[@danielmoore4024]

@@urlokaloofe876 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints doesn't view coloured skin people as evil. Lots of what happened in the Church's history is more to do with the country, the Church was against slavery.

[@urlokaloofe876]

Daniel Moore ⓞⓚ Ⓣⓗⓐⓝⓚⓢ Ⓕⓞⓡ Ⓣⓗⓔ Ⓡⓔⓟⓛⓨ🙌🏾

[@danielmoore4024]

@@urlokaloofe876 If there's any other questions you have about our beliefs or anything else you've heard, there's lots of misunderstandings online, your welcome to ask.

[@urlokaloofe876]

Daniel Moore do you practice polygamy or force marriage?

[@milkman5829]

Imagine how much money I can make if I just write some really really cool bible dlc.

[@hotaruishere2133]

Literally 😂😂😂 more like Bible FANFICTION! a self-insert story!!

[@wayneschlotfeldt1631]

Appreciate your videos. They seem fair and informative.

[@briandavis6898]

Probably the most accurate and truthful video on the LDS faith done by an outsider. A few minor quibbles but given this isn't a deep dive they can be forgiven.

[@zachcampbell2173]

Done really quite well. Great job, thanks!