Inside Largest Mormon Community - First Impressions 🇺🇸
For an exclusive 40% off your first offer of Ritual use my link: www.ritual.com/PETER40.
The Mormon religion is both mysterious and unknown to many of us. Today we have the great privilege to get in with a local who explains what the Mormon/LDS world is all about. Join us to get an inside perspective on this fascinating part of American culture.
► For more behind the scenes videos: www.shop.petersantenello.com
► My weekly newsletter: www.bit.ly/3HC36EH
► Video edited by: Natalia Santenello
MUSIC USED IN THE VIDEO 🎵
► Headlund - Heart's Reprise
► Headlund - To Wonderland
SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL ✅
► shop.petersantenello.com/
FOLLOW ME 📸
► Instagram: / petersantenello
► KZhead: / @petersantenello
► Facebook: / petersantenello
► Website: petersantenello.com/
► Twitter: / petersantenello
OTHER VIDEO SERIES 🎞️
► Chicago🇺🇸: • CHICAGO 🇺🇸
► Appalachia🇺🇸: • APPALACHIA 🇺🇸
► Native Americans🇺🇸: • First Impressions on N...
► Alaska 🇺🇸: • ALASKA 🇺🇸
► Cowboys&Ranchers 🇺🇸: • COWBOYS & RANCHERS 🇺🇸
► Amish 🇺🇸: • AMISH
► Hoods 🔥: • HOODS
► Hasidic Jews 🇺🇸: • HASIDIC JEWS
► Muslims in USA 🇺🇸: • MUSLIMS IN USA 🇺🇸
► USA Border 🇺🇸: • US BORDER 🇺🇸
► USA 🇺🇸: • USA 🇺🇸
► Iran 🇮🇷: • IRAN 🇮🇷
► Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦: • SAUDI ARABIA 🇸🇦
► Pakistan 🇵🇰: • PAKISTAN 🇵🇰
► Ukraine 🇺🇦: • UKRAINE 🇺🇦
► Living With A Ukrainian Family Displaced From War 🇺🇦: • FISH OUT of WATER (Doc...
► India 🇮🇳: • INDIA 🇮🇳
► Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬 : • KYRGYZSTAN 🇰🇬
► Belarus 🇧🇾: • BELARUS 🇧🇾
► Kazakhstan 🇰🇿: • KAZAKHSTAN 🇰🇿
MY GEAR 🎥
► GoPro 8: amzn.to/32d87iD
► IPhone 12 Pro (for B-Roll): www.apple.com/iphone-12-pro/
► Laptop: amzn.to/37HRuN8
► SD Cards: amzn.to/2V8Z5kY
► Tripod: amzn.to/2V93LHM
► Drone (I use sparingly): amzn.to/2HHWfeZ
► Hard drives
- Fast/expensive: amzn.to/2PaRvCH
- Slower/less expensive: amzn.to/328XFIS
► Backpack
- Men’s: amzn.to/38HoMNE
- Women’s: amzn.to/2SVX6xQ
NOTE 📝
► This description contains affiliate links for products and services that I believe you my audience might receive value from. Each purchase through an affiliate link gives me a small percentage of the sale.
Thank You All!!!
All rights reserved © 2023 Peter Santenello
► For an exclusive 40% off your first offer of Ritual use my link: www.ritual.com/PETER40. Thanks Ritual for sponsoring a portion of this video! This is part of a greater 6-part Mormon series where we get different perspectives from active members, ex-LDS, and fundamentalist groups over the next few weeks: kzhead.info/channel/PLEyPgwIPkHo6jjSMpNn5YxgxHYmCJcQXX.html
Excited to see where this series goes. As someone who had to go to church until I was 17, and whose entire extended family on both sides is Mormon, it'll be interesting to see your perspective. My family is alright with me and most of my few relatives who left the church, we didn't get disowned, but that's a reality for many. And yet when I go to other states I still feel out of place. The thing with Utah is it has the biggest Mormon population, but it also has the biggest ex-Mormon population, so in a weird way I still feel like I belong here.
Nah, no, nope, never. In fact hard pass for slc hq mormon sanctioned narratives. I sloshed my coffee on this first one. I do not care for bootlickers or lieutenants of regimes~
WOW
WOW
Freemasonry!!
Someone needs to get this kid a PR job. His ability to articulate clearly, with a positive bent, but not running away from issues is so impressive.
I could not agree more, just fantastic.
His acumen goes way beyond just a 'PR' mode. He possesses a high moral and ethical conviction, which is embedded in his character, for which a mere "PR" job, would be an insult! As he expressed in the interview, he wanted to be a historian at one point. Unless he's a "PR" for the LDS organization.
Its what basically all missionaries are trained to do
What makes you so sure he hasn't got a PR job? If you think he agreed to do this video without seeking approval from church leadership, you are naive.
For real. I'm ex-Mormon with lots of criticism for the LDS church, and I'm so glad they found someone who is not only knowledgable, but also accurately represents orthodox Mormonism as it stands today.
For those of you complaining about Peter not pushing back on some Mormon beliefs- that’s not what his channel is. He travels the country and gives a voice to different groups of people so the viewers can learn and make up their own minds. This is why the channel is great and I hope it never changes.
Yeah hopefully he does a ex mormon interview for their side of things. Specifically a women would be insightful into the true nature of the church
@@Thebigsigh1975agreed. Mind you I’m not defending Mormons, I just enjoy learning about different groups and aspects of the country. I’m agnostic and I’m not sure if religion still benefits society but I do try to keep an open mind haha.
@@Thebigsigh1975maybe he can get an interview with Lori Vallow?? She's a great example of a Mormon woman.
Well said
@@tomaslekis3262 if you look at how many wars are justified by religion and adult people argue about who has the cooler invisible friend .... well. But I find it pretty telling about the Mormons and the Armish that they provide a full social system. Whether it's the hospital bills or a social cushion. The fact that these movements are bigger in America than in Europe I think is pretty significant.
Well done! This kid did a great job with some tough questions and didn't try to shy away or redirect. The host was also very well-prepared and respectful. Good work.
He wasn't asked the tough questions like do you tell your bishop you masterbate ? What would happen if you told the old perv ?
Well he did conveniently leave out why Joseph Smith and the Mormons had to keep moving west. I’m sure the story is that all the fraud (like issuing his own bank notes) and crimes (like conspiracy to murder) are just fake. But the truth is they were trying to stay ahead of indictments and criminal proceedings.
he was cherry picked by the "church"
Definitely haven't watched Peter before if this is a surprise to you lol
@@thegrindfathereven if this true, he still did a great job explain Mormon institutions and culture in Utah. He didn’t dodge questions. This man did better than 99.9% of our politicians
I really enjoyed this study of the church. Two very nice, pleasant and civilised people, exploring history, different views and ideals. Brock was a wonderful ambassador for his lifestyle and church, and Peter was respectful and professional. Thanks for your time, both of you😊
I live in SLC and have to say it. This kid is arrogant. Mormons have perfected the art of passive aggressiveness and selective wording, so I get why people think he is a sweet articulate LDS, explaining his culture. Allow me to over explain. He talks about a "tiktok trend" at BYU which mocks lds students, just for their "peculiar" beliefs. What he is referring to, but won't be direct about, is a peaceful activist student group called the Black Menaces. They ask students on campus questions about various social and political issues, like race, gender, and religious ideology. He claims the questions "are all logical fallacy" (33 min) Not true. They Go look on their IG or TT to see for yourself. Most are subjective. But to be clear, the students CHOOSE to respond and are fully aware that they are being recorded. And NONE of them have said "your beliefs are invalid." As a reminder, people of color are the VAST MINORITY at BYU. And the state as a whole. But google who the Lamanites are in the Book of Mo. It looks more like a white LDS man feeling threatened over a few poc students. He wants freedom to practice his religion, yet doesn't like their free speech. Classic. And Mormonism is "high demand" bc it's about control and obedience. You know, like a cult. Next, the interviewer is oddly prompting him with confirmation questions. (It seems like xyz is this way, right?) Anyhow, he indicates ppl in Utah are so healthy and the environment is cared for. In part due to the religion's values. Utah "is better off than other places." Ha!!! In google, type in "Inversion Utah" Go to the images. Tah-daaah, reality. The SLC valley often has the WORST pollution in the entire country. Yet the lds guy doesn't mention it. The numerous factories here, and how nothing is being done to move them, or even regulate them effectively. US magnesiun and the copper mine account for over 30% of harmful emissions. US Magnesium avoided Millions in fines for their many violations. They filed bankruptcy then changed their name to the current one. Do our Republican, lds majority politicians set any limits or temporarily stop factories from the constant filth when the air quality reaches harmful levels? Nooo. There's no accountability. Their solution is to put it on us. "Carpool! Work from home." Ira Rennert (a slimeball billionaire) owns the parent company of US Mag. He donated a million to sen Romney's super PAC when he ran for president. What does a UT LDS Senator and a NY Jewish business tycoon have in common?? - $$$$ - who knows! What is not mentioned either is the HUGE scandal last year. Am LDS whistleblower high up exposed their fraudulent and illegal financial activity. you can look up their hundreds of investments, like Shell. Who also has a refinary here. The LDS church hid 33 BILLION DOLLARS in various accounts under other bizz names. The intent was to hide their true wealth from the public. Esp those paying their 10%. Like those on missions, who are often barely getting by bc paid for it themselves. How noble! Recruit for free, while thechurch has hundreds of billions saved for a "proverbial rainy day." The highest rankings members all knew too. But mormon followers simply ignore all that bc "turn it off." Meanwhile The church donates the bare minimum to charity, which to most sounds like a lot. A million here or there. But it's like .0001% of their worth. They exploit the poor all over the world. At 26.30, he blames the 02 Olympics in for "outsiders" moving in, and increasing crime. That was over 20 years ago. And I found nothing that supports this claim. There were visitors, so crime clearly spiked for that time. Their LDS gvnmt chose to bid to host them. And the church took full advantage to try to for new memberships. I thought this guy loves to share the love of Mormonism?! This kid contradicts himself constantly. He claims to "not judge non LDS people" while simultaneously claiming superiority in values. And outsiders are criminals! To think your values are better than everyone else is ignorant. 54 min, lies. LDS members accept ppl when they decide to leave? ha. Granted, some do. However, to claim it's different than other religions is false. I love how he goes back to justify it "if it compromises their belief, ok." Only the Mo's though. Not Scientologists or JW's. He is comparing these is bc they are similar. Many "friends" stop talking to the person who left Kids of lgbtq are especiall prone to be excommunicated by family. Kids are often told not to play with kids who aren't lds. And what is SO ironic is complaining about ppl moving here, when their religion has thousands of missionaries living all over the world at any given time. Invading their homes, and trying to convince gullable people into joining their cult for the rest of their lives. Just don't move to our mormon Mecca! Believe and pay 10% to us from afar Bc if you don't, you won't make temple recommend. aka you won't get into the top tier of heaven. Makes sense. When talking about "secular" SLC, The dt area in every state is less religious than the sticks. SLC isn't sin city. He's just condescending. Also, his narrative to blame ppl from outside UT for crime.. so all crimes involve who? minorities? Non members? Ok. Like the kids growing up here w religious trauma don't turn to drugs or crime? I've met an alarming number of people who grew up in very mo families who have mental health issues, drug addictions, and who were not helped by the church. They were shunned and judged. Any crap therapy is like "pray more." Not to mention church leaders trying to hide cases of sexual abuse from the public. Not calling authorities when Bishops raped their own kids. They are getting sued over it now. The more controlling the religion on sexuality, the less sex education, and the more abuse occurs. The boy scouts too. The church and boy scouts were very closely connected until recently. It's almost as if grown men bishops shouldn't be asking teens to explain IN DETAIL about a sexual act they performed/received. It's just disgusting, perverted, and should be illegal. Which makes sense, with their "icky history" (17 mins) in mind. He's referring to their prophet Joseph Smith, who married up to 30 women/girls, including multiple 14 year old GIRLS. He was 36 YEARS OLD. But this guy here, (at 29 mins) is claiming they "dated" and it was consensual. While he married other men's wives. Sure it was. How can he even support that narrative. So gross! And this "quiet" idea started when JS was caught cheating on his wife. This is in a page they don't talk about in the JS Papers, and is even omitted this page in the docs online. At 19 mins It was NOT originally "used antagonistically by non mormons." They called themselves Mormons. They even had a campaign circa 2008 called "I Am A Mormon" with billboards all over various cities, and promo videos. They literally say "My name is ---, and I'm a Mormon!" The Mormon to LDS switch is pure marketing. They are worried about their dwindiling numbers and want to be more appealing to Evangelicals. The current church president Nelson is actually VERY AGAINST saying Mormon. Look at speech from General Conference. (A big LDS meeting) It's on YT. Another example of this new branding is google maps. They recently got rid of their Moronai icon (The dude blowing a horn) and replaced it w crosses. A symbol that this kid even admits (22 min) they don't use. Ppl who grew up LDS will tell you how crazy that is. At 31.30 when they talk about dating. And NCMO, why not also mention SOAKING? Mormons love their loopholes. And BYU students have sex, it's just not talked about openly. They also have a culture of snitching at byu, and Imo this guy seems totally like the type of worm who would tattle lol God has a special bias to protect missionaries over everyone else in the world, ok. There's no way those white boys are going to the favelas of SP. You have to be invited for one. I've been. They are run by gangs. They also don't have money to pay tithing. To say ppl living in extreme poverty are thinking "the white shirts show their calling to god leave these white kids alone" is absurd. They can get caught in the crossfire if a turf war too. The bubble is used to describe them for being small minded and ignorant. It's appropriate.
This young man is so well spoken. I learned a lot. Even if we don't agree with their beliefs, we can still be respectful
Agreed!
so true! Excellent comment!
Amen!
So tragic this cult has blasphemed the Word of God and deceived so many from knowing the real Jesus.
Hes gay.
I grew up in Salt Lake and the LDS church, but left the church when I was 16. Even though I don't practice this or any religion, I really like the way Brock represented his church, and everything he said rings true. I also really appreciate the way Peter listens and is so respectful, not trying to expose or degrade anyone. I just love your style Peter, you are amazing and I always look forward to more.
how come it's always women leaving the church? I mean I know why but it looks like they've even let you date Chad at this point
my story i quite similar to yours, while this does kinda make it feel like theyre saying theres ONLY mormons in utah but thats just definitely not the case, but i doubt that was what they were meaning to say, but apart from that i can tell you it is one of the reasons the state is so clean and safe, lots of efforts from the church and state to help the homeless. and while i may not be the most holy person i definitely feel like i have benefited as a person from it, it can kinda feel a little cultish at times but like 95% of the times everyone is super chill
Luke 21,36 KJV ❤
@@Hallo81398The Same Reason Eve Ate the Apple, Delilah Betrayed Samson, Jezabel rained down terror, and Uriahs Wife just happened to be Bathing at night, well illuminated, on the roof, when the King took His walk.
We fought 2000 yrs to save our religion. Don't forget the sacrifices of your ancestors. You can follow any sect of Christianity but never ever distance yourself from Jesus. He will be there for you in the darkest and the Good times. Sorry for the English, second Lang. I'm a middle eastern Christian.
As a current member this kid gets it. Now I'm by far not the ideal member. I've even struggled to pay my tithing and I haven't been to church a lot because of financial struggles. ( I work most Sundays out of town)The bishop helped me pay rent multiple times and the church paid for more than half of my schooling to get a good job. I graduated school on last Friday and I'm just beginning to find a job but no matter how bad things get for me I'm always greeted with love and kindness. And that's truly a remarkable thing!
God doesn't want your money if you're having to do without basic fundamentals life essentials. You are in a CULT NOT A RELIGION. No man is even close to equal to God.
Mormonism is fake man, don't live a life of lies.
THIS KID IS TOTALLY BRAINWASHED 🥺
U guys publicly humiliate your members and the child abuse runs rampant. You should be ashamed.
Absolutely lies. Show a receipt. Just one single receipt. WIERDOS JUST USING WOMEN TO BREED TO MAKE THE CHIRCH MONEY!
I'm personally atheist, but growing up in Orange County, CA there was always a healthy population of Mormons around me in school. They were always some of the kindest and most helpful people around. I don't care if you're Dem or Repub, race, anything, just be kind and that will get you far
Most Mormons are crooks! Most of them should be in prison!
I’m one of those Mormons who left the church over the sticky past. This is the most thoughtful and kind approach. And you couldn’t have picked a better person to talk to. Very thankful for this approach.
you left it for the sticky past and not because the person who made it up was a con man whose story was so farfetched that only the most gullible people on earth would believe it? seems you are still a moron in spirit at least
Agree 💯 also have left but loved this
❤ well explained
Yeah idk would be a bit leery of this church idk if Warren Jeff's was a one off but that was some messed up things going on in that church he was a prohet of.
you can say the same with every religion, especially islam @@mattmatt6572
I am a Muslim living in Salt Lake City, and I have found members of the LDS church one of the most humble and dedicated people ever. I have nothing but respect for them, especially their family-centered lives. Doesn't really matter if a bunch of "enlightened/Freethinking" young guys and girls call it a dry or boring state as long as families can live comfortably here.
I feel like every Muslim I've worked with in Salt lake and pak have just aligned so well because of our shared family values.
‘and nearest among them in love to the believers wilt thou find those who say, "We are Christians": because amongst these are men devoted to learning and men who have renounced the world, and they are not arrogant.’ - Quran
@@clearstonewindows as far as submission, obedience, and polygamy?
@@jedimindtrixr4kidz294 no, family importance, the Muslim I've meet here in Salt lake don't seem to oppress women. The 2 women i worked with where liberal outspoken funny women. You know the first female member of congress was my kids great-great-grandmother, she was a polygamist. And we had the first women to vote until the federal government took it away.
@@astaralgo amen
Brock, you crushed it. You (and your parents) should be proud in the way you represented the chuch!
You couldn't have asked for a better person to interview. I feel like he represented so many of those of us who are very devout mormons so well. I don't know him, but I am glad he was the one to represent us.
As someone who left the LDS church and doesn't love everything about it, I have to say, this young man represents the church extremely accurately. Everything about this video is very much aligned with LDS belief and culture. One of the better representations I've seen on KZhead. Good job, my friend.
Very much so. I grew up in a predominantly LDS town (I'm agnostic) and I've seen the church move mountains for members in need. It demands a lot, but I'd say the payoff is much better than any other large organized religion.
I'm happy for you that you left, and got out of this cult.
That is BS, that they move mountains for members in need that is a very FALSE!@@lkajiess
I am glad to hear you got out, i was also in it, i was brought into it through marriage and divorced a year later! I couldn't live like that, love was not enough!
As someone who is active in the Church of Jesus Christ, who loves everything about it, I have to agree, This young man did an awesome job.
2.6 million subscribers for Peter. Why? Most people despise the partisan media. Peter is authentic, kind and courteous too all, no matter their background, race, gender, political affiliation or religion.
You are right about authenticity. It is what I like on his videos too, but also longer interviews are a better way of getting to know people. So much more can happen in an hour and a half than 10 second video clip interviews.
Peter is THE BEST. He can break bread with anyone. That's what we love about him.
@@ibezzant That in itself is a loaded statement.
He doesn't have an agenda. He lets people and the places tell their own stories.
He's a unifier. It's exactly what we need more than anything in this nation right now.
This was outstanding. We need more discussions like this. Brock did an excellent job giving an overview of a very deep topic. His experience certainly did shine through; and it was a great interview by Peter. Thank you!
There’s a LDS man at my husband’s work. My husband and his coworkers have great respect for this man. He’s always asked to lead the prayers at company events and gatherings. It warms up my heart that a bunch of road workers always ask God to bless the meals before gatherings. I have worked at many jobs and none of my jobs say prayers before our thanksgiving or Xmas gatherings.
Brock is a fantastic young man. Very articulate. Polite. And focused on making the world a better place. When I lived out West this was always my experience and interaction with Mormons. I was grateful to have them as neighbors and employees.
Thanks Peter, as a 67 yr old in the UK watching your videos takes me back 44 yrs to 1979.I was a young kid with a rucksack a tent some clothes and pots, caught a plane to l.a, and hitched and caught greyhounds across the states for 6 months on my own, no mobile, no internet, no sat nav , just commen sense and treating people like I would like to be treated meant I had no hassle during that time...thanks for letting me sit in my armchair and relieve some memories...
Sweet 😎✌
youre welcome back anytime!
I hitch hiked from Florida to California in 1979, when I was 18. Sure, I got into a few strange situations, but can't imagine an 18 year old girl doing this now and living through it! Your comment reminded me of that time, cheers!
That sounds amazing , I greyhounded around the states back in the 90s never had one bit of trouble and met great people - Travel broadens the mind.
@@bearcubd3900 During the safer whiter times. That world is now gone.
I'm not LDS, but watching this video really gave me a positive glimpse into the religion; I have so much respect and admiration for people of this faith. I loved seeing how clean and beautiful the Salt Lake area is; defineltey feels like a Norman Rockwell Painting. I also enjoyed learning about how disciplined they are with drinking, what a pure way to live. Also chocolate milk is the best...I would love to live here one day.
And yo think it was cleaner before the California people started migrating.
@Topaz_The_First_Gem most of the California and Arizona people are Mormon coming to try and fit in better
@@marialuyanHopefully because we really don't want to be like California 😂 it's partly why people think they are getting treated badly because we just want to keep our state the way it is and worry they'll change it to Cali.
It’s not all like that. And it’s not so pretty in winter with no snow around. Having said that, the mountains are beautiful and the skiing is great.
You better look before you le leap look into Joseph Smith and his brother, real careful before you jump on this clean city thing like any other religion. It is man-made all religions or man-made El Ron Hubbard said it best when he said, if you want to make some real money start a religion that’s all I have to say.
I am a citizen of New Zealand and currently live in Australia and over the years have had interactions with Mormon missionaries. They were always impeccably polite and respectful, they along with myself have their way of sharing their gospel and their faith. No one should look down or dismiss the views of others just because it’s not our own. And if truth be told, our world would be a different place if we humans were to dedicate ourselves to sharing with others all that is good and honourable and deserving of respect. Thanks Peter .
Yes, many roads but only one way to God kjv or nkjv which is alot better to understand.
I live in Wyoming and I'm so grateful to have the opportunity and ability to connect with someone from New Zealand just to agree that we have the same in common!!! Very Well Spoken, Mark!! Thank You ❣️ ❤
Many years ago our family lived in a small Idaho town that was comprised largely of LDS church members. When my parents (who were non-members) lost their 8 year old son, the community rallied behind them and offered a variety of help in the form of food and other assistance. I've been told there was no proselytizing involved, just help and support. I was only 2 at the time, but my parents spoke fondly and respectfully of that experience for the rest of their lives.
I live in a neighborhood that is primarily Mormon, And I’m not. They are some of the most loving and caring people, and have treated me like family. Have nothing but good to say for the church and members.
Mormons are salesmen, and obviously they will be good to people who they are detached from to keep a good impression. But, if you were raised in the church and leave they can be extremely mentally-abusive and narcissistic. You need to understand the context behind why people who know Mormon's surface-level often love them, but those who interact with them behind closed doors--or people who are in lower parts of the Mormon hierarchy are often abused by those higher in the hierarchy--then you would understand that Mormons (some not all) can have truly terrible and unkind sides to them--even if they can make good impressions from a distance to those who don't know their unkind sides.
@wellsaidgoodheadfred9843 That is one of the most ugly short-sided and ignorant takes I’ve ever heard. You just did a great job, taking one sliver of an example and representing that as most of the Mormons. I have lived both sides of this tale, and you could not be further from the truth on this one. As in any church or organization, there’s always gonna be bad apples. That’s how people are. Mostly very good…but some can’t help being bad. The way you described it…seems like you could use that to characterize any focused group of religious people. Just a thought 😮
I've seen a lot more phoniness within Mormons than most other groups of people. I think it's the obsession with outer appearance and competitive nature within Mormons that's also found in most narcissistic people and is promoted by Mormon culture. Even the leadership is full of phonies. I suggest researching Russell M Nelson's miracle stories. That man is a pathological liar.@@Etheeboy81
Ethan, don't forget that Brigham Young stole a man's wife after sending him on a mission, impregnated the mother of two children, and after the mother had the two-way adultery baby, Brigham Young cast the woman aside as a boring side wife he gave no attention. research Zina Diantha Huntington.@@Etheeboy81
Peter, you are IMO, the current best channel on KZhead. It can be expensive and time consuming getting to meet so many cultures and people but you give every culture the chance to share their way of life for the rest of us to understand. I am not, nor ever will be LDS but this was fascinating and enlightening to see this young man's views of the world. Thank you for your work, please keep it coming.
Thank you!
Aside from the challenging questions I have posed concerning systemic misogyny and homophobia, I am so thankful to see the depth, genuine interest, warmth and openness with which you speak. I have had many dear friends who were temple Mormons through the decades, and their earnestness and kindness is remarkable. Thank you. Your work is needed in this time.
MORMONISM IS A CULT. THEY BELIEVE JESUS AND SATAN ARE SPIRITUAL BROTHERS. THEY DON'T BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS GOD, BUT A GOD. THERE ARE SO MANY FALSE TEACHINGS IN MORMONISM. JOSPEPH SMITH IS A FALSE PROPHET. IF YOU WANT TO LEARN ABOUT THE FALSE TEACHING OF MORMONS U TUBE JEFF DURBIN WHO TRIES TO CONVERT MORMONS TO THE TRUE TEACHING OF SCRIPTURES, IF MORMONS DON'T REPENT AND TURN FROM THEIR FALSE TEACHINGS AND RECEIVE THE TRUE JESUS CHRIST AND BECOME BORN AGAIN WILL DIE IN THERE SINS AND SPEND ETERNITY IN HELL. LOOK UP JEFF DURBIN ALL MORMONS HE IS A TRUE FOLLOWER OF JESUS CHRIST.
@@PeterSantenello MORMONISM IS A CULT. THEY BELIEVE JESUS AND SATAN ARE SPIRITUAL BROTHERS. THEY DON'T BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS GOD, BUT A GOD. THERE ARE SO MANY FALSE TEACHINGS IN MORMONISM. JOSPEPH SMITH IS A FALSE PROPHET. IF YOU WANT TO LEARN ABOUT THE FALSE TEACHING OF MORMONS U TUBE JEFF DURBIN WHO TRIES TO CONVERT MORMONS TO THE TRUE TEACHING OF SCRIPTURES, IF MORMONS DON'T REPENT AND TURN FROM THEIR FALSE TEACHINGS AND RECEIVE THE TRUE JESUS CHRIST AND BECOME BORN AGAIN WILL DIE IN THERE SINS AND SPEND ETERNITY IN HELL. LOOK UP JEFF DURBIN ALL MORMONS HE IS A TRUE FOLLOWER OF JESUS CHRIST.
@@PeterSantenello Yep you explore and let us decide. Like true journalism. It's a delight to explore the world with you.
As a member of the LDS church, I think this is a fabulous video with great explanations and answers to all of the questions asked. Very well done!
Yep same propaganda I've heard a million times
@@evanwildermann7034 Why don't you shut up then attention seeker
What a privilege to see into your world - thank you so much, Brock. Your eloquence is astounding! And thank you Peter for your amazing ability to ask such meaningful and respectful questions.
As an ex-Mormon and Utah native, this was very respectful and great content. One thing I wanted to mention about missions, one reason the church spends such a huge amount of effort with such a small conversion rate is that they aren’t just converting new members, but the missionary themselves.
and the missionaries pay for it themselves on top of tithing so its a win win for the lds church
@@joeyenniss9099 well... it is extremely difficult to live off $400 a month in most places... and that doesn't include plane tickets so even then the mission costs are largely subsidized... So, if we are being technical, they definitely do not pay for their whole missions... and a lot of missionaries don't pay anything.
Because other mormons help the church isnt going to pay! The church wants more people for the money and power it brings there goal is to take over as much land and real estate and their growing fast! Im pretty sure the lds church is one of the richest (Religions) out there…
actually, the Church pays for people who can't afford to go on a mission, as long as you are willing. Plus going on a mission is such a great experience you'd never experience in your entire life @@joeyenniss9099
As a 37 year mormon, they know darn Well that going on a mission sets the doctrinal mental hook forever. It took a long time to un do the mind control
My family left the church when I was 12. I loved growing up in the church and have many fond memories. The church really does help families who are struggling. Years after we left the church my Dad left our family and we were evicted. My mom reached out to our local ward; they paid our first 2 months of rent at a new place and they sent the young men to help us move!
The "church" was recently exposed for hiding billions in fraudulent shell accounts, and used tithing dollars to build the city creek center shopping mall in SLC. They are a corporation, not a church.
That's what we do! We're very good at helping with moves.
I'm happy you received the much needed help. I can only speak of my own ward, but I did not see that happening for anyone in our ward. When women had babies, no one brought meals or offered to help others move, including myself even though I was simply moving to a different home in the same ward. As a divorced mother, that would have been so helpful, and yes, I was an active member. However, when I lived in a different state they were wonderful about helping others, non Mormon and Mormons.
@@kcts7757 It's true, there are variations in different places. Sad to hear when some wards don't step up. We can all do better.
Only an evil cult would do such tings!!!
Great job, Peter and Brock! I am not LDS, but am so impressed with both of you for your work on this video.
I spent 4 years in the church while I was dating a girl. I was baptized after about two years. I didn't end up staying since I didn't resonate with the beliefs and structure of the church. I'm very similar to Peter in that I am spiritual but I don't feel as though I want to confine myself to one set of beliefs. But I can say that the LDS members are some of the most amazing, genuine, wholesome souls and I never had a bad experience during my time exploring the church.
I once had 2 Mormon families that lived on either side of me and they were some of the absolute kindest, selfless, caring and disciplined people I have ever met. Absolutely lovely people!
That is the spirit of childlike faith, spirit of love. The spirit within the TRUE church of jesus christ, the gospel of love.
My one mormon friend growing up always had a change if clothes and makeup she put on once we rounded corner to school bustop. Plus it was at her grandparents house we found Playboy magazines at 9yrs old
@@Nogames2281 that doesn't mean anything
@@VICTOR7oh2 That plus my dad sold weed and other narcotics to elders and others(my dad deceased now) but thats my experience with mormons .this was in 80's 90's in Vegas que sera sera
@@Nogames2281obviously the teachings were not correctly applied. I know hundreds of families who raise their children in joy and peace without hypocrisy or deception.
I’m a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and I really appreciate the thoughtful, direct and challenging, but respectful questions you asked. Thank you for the respect you showed! Also kudos to this young man, you found someone that did a nice job explaining things in a simpler way than a lot of us can. 😂
Do you think gentiles are so simple, that they need simple explanations?
@@zwetschge80i mean i learnt alot from this video
Fuck the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Many people have no idea of the history of religion, and most will never do the work to make this important discovery. It's shocking to say the least when one finds out how truly gullible we are. It's worth it to break the invisable chains that bind and have your freedom. A real spiritual journey.
What is your opinion about Joseph Smith attempting to burn down a newspaper, and wedding underage women?
I have quite a few LDS friends, and they all talk like Brock. They are so well spoken and very open, for the most part, about their faith. This was a very great episode to watch.
This is absolutely excellent! ! Brock well spoken, always clear about "this is our belief" as distinct from "this is the truth." Very much appreciate the clarity and sincerity!
Although I know many people have different opinions on the church of LDS, my family’s experience interacting with Mormons has been positive. My family lived next to a very liberal family and a very Mormon family. We are Catholic and we all got along. We all had kids at the time. When my brother was little he would play with all of our little neighbors. The Mormon family had six kids. My Dad always said they were organized and very charitable. When I was a baby, I had to go to the hospital (due to a seizure) around Thanksgiving. The Mormon family (with their six kids) prepared a Thanksgiving meal and gave it to my family knowing that they wouldn’t be able to make one themselves because they’d be caring for me. Anywho, I just thought I’d share that because I know we’re all different, but we can still be kind to one another. I hope to hear more stories about us getting along like that here in America 🇺🇸
❤
they are very nice, but they are in a cult.
@@StevenDavisPhoto Saying they're in a cult doesn't really mean much. As was stated in this video by the Mormon, they do meet google's definition of a cult, and so what? Let's dig deeper and what is wrong exactly rather than just throwing a word out
@@bobbyrau382 they claim to be Christian, but the rest of Christianity disagrees, and is much larger, so from an orthodox Christian perspective, they are in a cult.
@@bobbyrau382 The term 'cult' in speaking on Mormons seems most of the time to be a lazy person's throw away pejorative.
I'm 76yo and not a Mormon, I learned so much from this honest young man, Every question asked by Peter was answered by Brock, Thank you Peter for another great video, and thank you Brock for your part, God Bless !
Great video, very informative and interesting! Watching your video felt like I was spending you company on your trip attending your conversation. It was fantastic! Thank you guys! Regards from Germany
I can vouch for the tuition being cheap. I went through the BYU Pathway program and it cost me $72/credit, and all the books were basically free PDFs, all 100% online. If you are low income the church also gives a 50% discount through the Heber J Grant Scholarship. 4 year B.S. for about $2200/year. So ya, the church is VERY good at helping their members get education. The coolest thing is half the people in my classes were LDS members from other countries obtaining their 4 year degree at an American University that they could then use to boost their opportunities in their own country. Amazing experience. Great vid, btw.
This is true journalism, allowing people to talk and present a non bias report. This is why Peter is the GOAT
And why people like me take to the comments to mess all that up hehehehehe
*biased, the word is biased, not bias. Please learn basic English before making such strong comments like "true journalism" in the future. If you don't know the difference between bias and biased, you have no credibility and no business commenting about true journalism.
@@clvrswineactually to be truly correct, it would be unbiased, so not non biased. Maybe learn a little something yourself before correcting others. However not fully correct, non bias, non biased, and free of bias are all acceptable forms.
@@clvrswine After the reply from Mr. Cardone, you should really consider some higher education. If you’re not embarrassed, you should be. He destroyed you throughly.
@@clvrswine noted, everyday I try to better myself. Thank you for pointing it out.
Born and raised here in Utah. Even though I was raised in this culture and religion and my entire family continue to follow the church, I went my own way once I became an adult for my own personal reasons. This young man has a beautiful heart, and is a wonderful spokesperson for their religion. He did a great job explaining the actual religion.
Thank you for being polite and kind towards the Church even though you decided something else for your life. It seems like people who leave the church become extremely bitter and want the whole world to know about their pain.
I will admit I was bitter for a while, but then I grew up and realized that bitterness won’t get me anywhere in life, and that forgiveness towards those who hurt me, and being kind would get me further. There are some truly remarkable people on this planet, and looking for the good in people is a lot less energy consuming than trying to find the bad, let alone trying to convince others that a religion is “bad” because I had a bad experience.
I would consider living around Provo based on the footage shown I don't see any decadence and decline you see all over places like Michigan (where i'm from). It's almost unbelievable to see females dressing and acting modestly like this. As I get older it's hard to make such an impression on me like this video did. I really think it's a place I would sincerely look into spending a lot of time at
@@ezman100trying to save people you love from a lifetime of lies is not bitter. I've been in this dudes shoes. Leaving the cult is the most painful thing I've ever done, I lost everything including 9 grandchildren. BUT TRUTH is everything.
Stop calling it a cult. Just such an ugly way to refer to your former faith.
What a great interview! Learned so much. Sending my best to Brock on his journey
I love your channel. You are an amazing interviewer, and the people you interview are amazing as well. You bring the best out of the parts of America I would not have known of otherwise
I'm a member of the Church in Utah and I'm thrilled by how accurately Brock explained our beliefs and the Utah culture. No idea how you found him, but great job. Appreciate you Peter!
I would agree. Brock is an excellent communicator with a very detailed and comprehensive understanding of his beliefs ant the church itself.
You should have said “I’m also a member of the cult”
@@treemanstan838 Apparently Jesus wasn't done so he picked some rando from 1800s NY to spread his new gospel. Makes complete sense if you're retarded and don't understand Christianity
Not accurate at all. He left out much information! "The original aim of founding Prophet Joseph Smith and other early Mormon leaders was to establish a theocracy that would eventually control the entire United States. ... ... Mormon leaders were then, and still are, biding their time until that prophesied day when their original goal will at last be accomplished. That goal of establishing a theocratic rule over the United States and planet Earth is still an integral part of the Mormon faith and the underlying motivating factor in their desire to convert the world." p. 10 The God Makers: A Shocking Exposé of What the Mormon Church Really Believes, Ed Decker, 1984@@treemanstan838
@@treemanstan838why?
Peter, I believe you found what is most likely the best member you could have ever interviewed at the beginning of this series. Hats off to you for the kindness and respect you showed this young man. I look forward to seeing the other upcoming video's in this series as well.
Bravo what a great interview. In grade school i had a Mormon in my class and he was so put together and respectful, and i have always wondered about there lifestyle. You guys gave me insight to that and i thank you both. God bless
This was a fantastic video! Thank you Brock for being so genuine
Allowing the interviewee to fully respond is rare nowadays...Excellent job Peter.
Cannot fully respond? Hmm… because it’s a cult
@@Vujovic39yea Peter is a really good interviewer
And this is why he is so successful.
@@Bergerons_Review is he, though?
I moved to North Salt Lake City for work a few years back. It was one of the most beautiful states I had ever been to. I also enjoyed living amongst the LDS community. Partly because I am a Christian and don't really care for things like bars, stripclubs, and gambling. But also because all of my LDS neighbors were always kind and friendly.
Peter, I felt that you were very respectful, and this was a great video. I learned a lot! Thank you.
I agree with all the comments below saying this was a truly wonderful conversation and this guy was so well spoken and helped us understand a lot about the mormon culture. Another outstanding video Peter, I've been learning a ton!
I’m not Mormon, but this host was very pleasant to listen to. Very knowledgeable and respectful interview, Peter.❤❤
As an LDS member I’m always nervous how the tone and final “edit,” as you called it, is going to portray my faith. Thank you for the respect given and the complete lack of mocking.
Yep no creepy music, with weird shoots
This was a welcomed interview. Respect from both sides. Genuine curiosity, genuine answers
This was so good!! Thank you. What a good guy he was to show you the inside of this religion!!
I love how unbiased and open you are, Peter. It is a gift.
I don't know if the Pulitzer Prize can be awarded to online video journalists, but if it can Peter deserves it! I only discovered Peter about 3 months ago, and have now consumed much of his media. It's amazing. Fantastic info/interviews/ and full-on documentaries of so many cultures/races/religions. Great job Peter, I look forward to everything you publish!!!!
Same - just discovered him with the Appalachia series - now consumed at least half his total videos - addicted - and hit play immediately when a new one comes out - just love his style and way of bringing the people to us - I live vicariously through these videos!
Yes!!
Peter indeed deserves global recognition for what he tries to achieve, Big Time!
Have you watched his Ukraine series? I cried through half of them.
I don't see why not in this day and age.
Great video! Thank you for sharing! The young man has a bright future ahead of him! He is so good at keeping things upbeat, maintaining professionalism, and as others have pointed out, not shying away from the hard things. Great work Peter! You rock man! :)
I'm 23 and I moved to Provo over a year ago. I had no idea what LDS was before moving here. I'm not a member but I absolutely love it here. The people are nice. You can talk to almost anybody and they will be kind, open, and receptive. Our apartment door is unlocked 24/7. I just leave my laptop lying around in the cafe i go to - nothing happens. I've only seen 1 homeless guy the entire time I've been here. He seemed like a nice guy too, not all cracked out like bay area tweekers. And as a young guy, I have to throw this in here - and I mean in the most respectful manner possible: Provo has the most beautiful women out of anywhere I've lived, by far (I've lived in a lot of places). And I don't mean just physically. They're beautiful inside and out. The vast majority of girls here are fit, feminine, polite, kind, etc, etc. etc. One of the first things I noticed when I moved here was just how many young people are out and about, all time, exercising or just hanging out. Everyone's just nice. People will wave hi to you. There's so many fun things to do in the city that don't involve hedonistic debauchery. Tons of soccer fields, basketball courts, hiking trails, pools, bookstores, colleges, etc. There's bowling, roller disco, arcades, cafes, ton's of parks, river walks, etc. You can make as many friends as you want. There's a free bus system too, that goes between Orem and Provo (actually nice busses). I'm not an LDS member but I respect LDS culture immensely. I sometimes go to BYU campus, and when I do, I make sure that I'm clean shaven, dressed properly, and I try not to use any profanity. It might sound stupid to some people, but I understand that it's the religious values of the LDS Church that create this environment that I love so much, so I try to preserve it as much as possible. If you move to Provo, respect the Latter Day Saints. There's a reason why you're moving here. There's a reason why you like this place.
What a lovely comment. Thank you 😊
@@gwengold8154haha thnx. you're welcome
Thanks Peter. When LDS missionaries come to my house I am always polite. Although not receptive to their beliefs, I admire their commitment!
You may not know their beliefs if you haven’t heard them out. Thank you for your polite reception!
I invite them in and offer them a coke and laugh and immediately offer water.
It’s amazing how much I learn about the US with you Peter. You have such a kind way and a great spirit for approaching people. Thank you
I love this interview. I was born and raised in Utah County, served a mission, graduated from undergrad and grad school both in the state and out of the state. It's great to see others investigate in an open and honest way.
Hi from England. Fantastic insight into the Mormon church. Brock was so open and honest. Really enjoyed it
Ive lived as an active member of the lds church in utah for 40 years. I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for portraying the church so others can see our history, beliefs and culture. Brock you did an outstanding job 😊
Exactly especially in positive light
FYI. Joseph Smith took wives of married men while they were still alive. The more you know.
I grew up with Mormon neighbors and have nothing but good things to say. They are the single friendliest group of people you could ever encounter, as shown by this guide. I didn't (and still don't) understand some of the tenets of their faith, but they are incredible neighbors and friends.
m.kzhead.info/sun/aLqro6p9oIampok/bejne.html&pp=ygUVbmV3bmFtZW5vYWggZW5kb3dtZW50
By their fruits…
I guess that all depends on where you live. Some areas, such as where I lived have their noses so high in the air they don't notice you until they decide they need to get you into their church. Once you say no thank you their noses go back up!
That could be true of any other group of people too - just my personal experiences.
@ruthie8265 the members aren't perfect but the church is.
This guy is a sweetheart. I loved listening to him answer questions. He seems so genuine and kind❤
Thank you to both of you. I have been LDS since age 16 in the 1960s. Appreciate the talk between you.
What an incredibly wonderful interview. Brock was so kind and forthcoming. I am not LDS but live in a community with a large LDS presence. My interactions have always been good. They are always kind and caring.
kind and caring right up until a church member comes out as gay. Then they drop the act entirely.
@@rbesfe I have 3 family members that have same sex attractions and both act on those attractions. We still hang and love each other. All have separated from me more than I from them. They are invited to family parties, but don't come.
@@rbesfefalse
@@clearstonewindows Same here, we had a transgender secretary at one point and we have a transgender that attends RS. Our Bishop has the Pride Flag on his facebook profile. They are embraced in our ward but they tend to push us away.
@clearstonewindows They may be separating on principle. You can be as pleasant to one's face as you'd like, but beneath that veneer is the judgment that the Mormon church thinks they're sinning and are going to hell (and would see them placed into conversion camps if allowed) and they know it. I wouldn't want to be in that environment.
probably one of the most fair thought out interviews ive seen of the church, i believe you did an amazing job at keeping everything unbiased
Except it's one side of the story, so it is an extremely biased view.
@@DrinkWhiskeyRaiseHell With this fact we may as well throw every video from peter out the window because he keeps relatively the same inquiring approach with everyone regardless of what's preconceived from the media/others.
Well, it's unbiased in the sense that Peter has no agenda other than to learn about the LDS and their beliefs, and then share his experience with us. If this was a journalistic interview, there definitely would've been a more fair look into the LDS as a journalist would ask far more pressing questions and challenge this gentleman more.
I am a member now, and attending BYU. I was honestly really impressed at how civilized it was. I think there’s often people, member or not, who will try and force the other into believing they are right or wrong. So cool, thanks!
Great video really enjoyed watching and has got me curious thanks.
This was by far the best interview I've ever seen between a non-member and a member. Well done
What a great channel! As a Mormon, I'm so impressed with how you handled this that I look forward to watching your videos on other groups so I can get a fair look at them too. It's so nice to see an interviewer allow the interviewee to talk and the audience to make up their own minds. Thank you for showing what journalism should be.
Exactly and positive not negative about utah ether
Exactly. I miss true journalism like this!
Wow great episode, I learned so much TY!
I am a struggling member of the church but this vid somehow enlightens me. Thank to both of you!
In what way are you struggling?
I'm not Mormon, but this young man representing the church was very nice, and knowledgeable a joy to listen to. Thsee folks are a blessing to our country.
He speaks very well, educated, strong in his beliefs, knowledge. But, I hear him speak about levels of Heaven, and I have to then realize his doctrine is inconsistent with the bible
Paul mentions it in 1 Corinthians 15
If your white I'm sure there great!
I believe Africa has the fastest growth rate in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at this time. Plus more members speak Spanish than English. There are many misconceptions about our church.
@@karincampbell9289I have had multiple "Evangelist Christians" and even Baptists and Methodists explain that their Biblical Beliefs are that what you do after you are "saved" determines where you will be in Heaven. That those that are just saved are in the "basic" part of Heaven and those that serve Christ more are in a greater Glory of Heaven. But in the next sentence say the Mormons have it all wrong!! WHAT This from a Christian website: "While we, as Christians, don’t believe our works have anything to do with our entry to heaven, we do understand our works have everything to do with our reward once we get there. This is clear from the Biblical record of Scripture. The Apostle John reminds us of the importance of the need to “work” while we are here on Earth: John 9:4-5 “We must work the works of Him who sent Me, as long as it is day; night is coming, when no man can work.” What double talk is this??
Wonderful documentary on the Mormon Church/Culture. I've worked as a vendor for the church, providing real estate and facility services in the past, and they are some of the most wonderful, caring, loving people i have ever worked with. I am not a member, but I never felt pressured to join. I have so much respect for their lifestyle and culture. ❤
No they’re not 😂 they are the most judge-mental, delusional people in america
The Mormon church in my neighborhood told my neighbor she can walk around the church but she can’t come inside 🤡 I assumed it’s because she dressed like a peasant 😭
That's one weird cult, 😅😂 they are Taught that.... Manipulate with kindness until they join. But glad you kept your head straight sister 🙏 💯
go away pimple
What a wonderful video! Thank you for sharing!
I too, like many in the comments, am a member of the church. I served a mission in Arizona almost a decade ago now, and it was one of the best experiences I have had in my life. I shared the Gospel with a lot of individuals, some who decided to join the Church, and a greater number who didn't. Some of my favorite discussions were with members of different faiths, discussing our differences and sometimes our shared beliefs. Seeing the MTC brought back a lot of memories, although I didn't spend a lot of time on that main campus. When I was being trained to be a missionary was a few months after that age change that Brock mentioned. There were so many missionaries that they took over a couple apartment complexes further to the west, and housed/taught us over there.
I am not LDS but one of my best friends in the world is LDS. His family is deeply rooted in the Provo area. My family and I got to spend about a week out there with him and we have met soooo many LDS people. I will say this much... I have NEVER met a nicer and kinder group of people anywhere! They live their lives with such a deep conviction of their faith that it is quite admirable. I personally got very sick during the whole covid thing in 2021 and the local LDS Bishop and his wife showed up to my home delivering food every day...helping my family. It was absolutely incredible. I love the lack of judgement that they have, too. My wife and I always stop and talk to the missionaries when we see them out and about. I always encourage them and tell them they are doing a great job! I cannot imagine how difficult it is for them!! Beautiful people and beliefs FOR SURE!! Just doesn't align with everything I believe...but I love everything about them! GREAT video Peter!! Love your work brother!
Thank you for sharing your story. We do enjoy serving people. I have many friends of other faiths. I respect their beliefs and they respect mine. If they have questions they know they can ask. Otherwise we just enjoy each other’s company. Thank you for your example of kindness!
I am sure your friend is not judging you, however I would bet all the money I have that the majority of the others are judging you, at least in Utah. But it’s ok because they’re going to pray that the Lord will soften your heart to be open to the message and the Holy Spirits prompts will led you to the gospel……………. Utah Mormons are different, elsewhere they probably don’t judge others like that. At least that was what I’ve been a part of and experienced both as a member and not, in Utah and out of the state.
There is a lot of good info out there. One good documentary is called, "DNA vs Book of Mormon", and "Test of a Prophet: Bible Vs. Joseph Smith" are worth a watch.
@@bumblingbe You bet the whole of Utah is judging this man, whilst you judge the whole of Utah? 🤣The hypocrisy is laughable!
I grew up LDS and have lived in Utah most of my life, I couldn't have filmed a more authentic documentary than this, well done!
as a member of the LDS church, it makes me so happy hat people like you are curious about our religion and beliefs! it's also so nice to see that you respect us! finally someone on the internet isn't trying to call us a "cult" or "polygamists". we are normal people and for the most part very nice people if you just get to know us!!
Fact is that the “believers” of LDS today are watered-down believers, conforming to what was expected of them by society, and because they didn’t want to lose their worldly possessions or freedom to the government when the government started arresting them for polygamy. The FLDS folks weren’t cowards, so even though I think the entire religion is batshit (lds and flds), the flds have earned respect for refusing to conform and give in to make society and the government accept them (ofc I don’t respect them for what they do to women and girls, and children in general, in case that obvious fact has to be said). They actually hardcore exercised their first amendment right to freedom of religion, and they continue to do so, which can’t be said of LDS. The LDS church even kowtowed to the Civil Rights movement pressure lmfao.
Read the truth or be led astray LDS book is not the word of God
The series "Under the Banner of Heaven" which is loosely based on a true story shows the difference between Fundamentalist LDS members and regulard LDS members. For those who like crime shows, it's a really good one, I had heard of mormons before and brushed it off as a cult, so that series was the first time I actually got curious and went to do some research and what made me be interested in this series from Peter as well.
@anti-ethniccleansing465 Depends what you consider noble. If you think it's better to hold on to tribal traditions, instead of evolving, then according to your premisse, pedophiles are noble since pedophilia used to be accepted in some ancient societies.
@@anti-ethniccleansing465 Please, no one win a fight against Jesus, and Jesus Christ doesn't even have a wife. Forgiveness from the first amendment is not forgiveness from heaven.
Wow thank you so much, as a member that grew up in the church , then went away for over a decade, I was very impressed by the conversation. You could not ask for such a warm hearted person. I love that I have turned my heart back to God and the teachings of Jesus Christ, I didn’t realize until I was having my first child at 33 how valuable the lessons and attitude of the LDS church. Now living outside of Utah with a family and I’m the minority religion I definitely stand out as a high intensity religious guy but I do have a nack to sit with people that have those old habits of mine, and show them that they are loved and people care for them despite the faults of being human. Great work on the video, will definitely keep watching more
Shout out to the missionaries who came into my life and took time to know me, care about me & my family and be a friend when i really needed one. regardless of what people may think or say about them, they are beautiful humans. Missing yall & hope to see you again in the future! Youre always welcome back to WV ! nothing but love and respect - jeremiah in Charleston West Virginia
My uncle was a Mormon. He served our country. A disabled Vietnam veteran. He raised my sister from 12 to 18. She has a MSW. Only took out a loan for her graduate studies. She worked since she was 16. He taught her how to save and manage money. And how to give back to others. He also looked after my mom, who was mentally and physically challenged. Years later, he married a woman with a teenager. He paid his step daughter's way through university. When he passed away, he left his wife with no debt, a home, and a car. With her income and the money he left her, she will be comfortable.
Grateful for his service to his country and his family ❤
He sounds like a really good guy 😊
That person in the video is my uncle
@@WeWander298% of LDS people have one wife, 98% of FLDS have Multiple wives my guy 😂
This series has been excellent. I learned so much. I had COVID this week so I binge watched them all. Great job interviewing.
How you feeling now ? 😃
@@PennyDavis-cm9tlGiven that it's been a month with no response, it is safe to say she died.
@@VonHohenstaufen Nope. Not dead yet. Still here. :) I forget to check notifications.
@@PennyDavis-cm9tl very mild case. My nose only dripped for a day and I lost my voice. I Isolated just to protect an elderly family member.
Another amazing video, I cannot thank you enough. Mormonism was always such a mystery to me.I now have a much better understanding of what goes on and what it is all about. I am so enjoying this series. Thank you Peter!! Watching from Livonia Michigan
Lol - this doesn’t get into what it’s _really_ about at all though. This is essentially a propaganda video to make LDS seem sane, rational, and moral, when they aren’t any of those things. You have a lot of personal homework to do if you _ACTUALLY_ want to understand what it’s about. This fluff piece isn’t helpful on that front.
@@anti-ethniccleansing465Can you share where to find the rest of what you speak off about this religion?
as a latter-day saints. my family had a really hard time a few years back and growing up in the church helped our family be better and closer to God. there was more love in our home and discipline in our lifestyle, the church is our second home. there may be high demand to follow but the blessings that the Lord showed our family can be seen.❤️
Im a Bhuddist and I can attest to that fact. Religion can instill alot of discipline surprisingly. Alot of psychological proof to back this up. Its why when you go to college, no matter what you study, you must use the same strategies you learnt in sunday school, to work with your material. Religion is important to people, and I never truly understood the folks that hate on it so much.
Your and every other religion is a lie and man made BS! Religion takes your attention from more important things and turns you into close minded kook!
As someone who is not an LDS but am currently working in Idaho, I just have to say this young man definitely spoke well of his beliefs and the church. I have never felt safer in any community then here in Idaho. The people are sincere, kind, hardworking. When we have time they answer all the questions us non LDS folks ask. The religion is not forced on to us. Its just a warm welcoming conversation. There is lots of misinformation regarding the LDS. These folks have a sincere relationship with God and are living in the present. Im so thankful I came to work here and will be leaving with a greater more compassionate understanding of them. And while I wont be converting, I am enlightened by them.
What a kind heart you have. Thank you ❤️
What about Chad and Lori Daybell?
@@MB-zy4cm It's not really fair to judge an entire group of people because of actions of a few
@@MB-zy4cm It's like comparing islam with osama bin laden or all Germans to Hitler but hey there's no real point in arguing with Randos across the world
@@MB-zy4cm so have a good life bye 🖐
Excellent presentation! I love your amazing work Peter!
Wonderful introduction. Thank you to you both.
As a LDS, I think this was an excellent representaiton of the culture and faith. I'm not from Utah, I'm a convert, got baptized in NYC when I was 13. I'm in my 30's now and still strong in my faith, served a mission and everything. Good job Peter, love your videos!
I’m one of those members of the LDS Church that appreciate how you represented my beliefs. Your host was a seemingly good example of our beliefs. Thanks again….. I hope to see you here in Southern Utah and can find another good example to act as your guide.
This was really informative asking a question and allowing somebody to fully answer is the way documentaries should be done no fancy editing
Excellent work both. Very insightful, and utterly respectful from both sides. 👏
Thank you Brock. I am not interested in the LDS religion for myself, but I am very interested in learning about it from actual people versus reading about it. I am fascinated with the subject. Not only were you open, but you held my attention the whole time. I appreciate that.
You should listen to the accounts of people who have left due to abuse, mentally and physically. The amount of control they have to relinquish, etc. This guy is nice, but indoctrinated and naive.
@@g_young_hthose accounts are true 💔but thankfully rare. The vast, vast majority live fulfilled and joyful lives. That’s why it’s important to hear and validate all voices, even the positive ones ❤. We attribute our fulfilled and joyful lives (many generations of my family fit this) to the teachings of Jesus Christ which we’re just imperfectly trying to follow 🙏
Christ warned about wolves in sheep’s clothing. That’s true of all organizations.
@@susanpasi6759 you responded with the exact words I said you would lol. Introspection would do you wonders.
As an active member, I was immediately drawn to this video. I was expecting some creative editing and slanted views. However, I watched this video and was so impressed I immediately watched one of the Amish videos. From what I’ve seen so far in these videos, I truly appreciate the honest curiosity and respect you show toward the different groups you film. There is no judgement just a sincere desire to learn and understand other peoples perspectives. It’s videos like these that break down barriers and help us see each other as people. Looking forward to watching more. Keep up the good work.
As a non member this video has been very eye opening. As a non LDS Christian I’ve heard many things about the LDS church, some good, most bad unfortunately. I think that’s just a symptom of the unknown though. This has helped me understand the LDS church a lot more and has frankly made me very interested in learning more. I think this video will have the same effect on many other people as well, and show that mormans are just normal people that just practice a religion most people just aren’t educated in
NO truth: Book of Abraham published with 3 facsimiles taken from an ancient papyrus. The book is a funerary papyrus showing scenes from the Egyptian Book of the Dead. In Facsimiles Nos. 1 & 3, Smith misidentifies everything depicted. "LDS and non-LDS Egyptologists agree that the characters on the fragments do not match the translation given in the book of Abraham" Quote from LDS OFFICIAL WEB PAGE NO trace of the “Two million Jaredites slain” (Ether 15:2), with iron, brass, breast-plates, shields, and armor. It would be impossible for these millions of dead warriors in armor to leave no trace. NO trace of the great city Zarahemla- it would be impossible for a city the size of Zarahemla (Alma 5:2; D&C 125:3) to leave no trace. NO trace of Jewish dna found in any Indian burial ground anywhere in the Americas from time period of BOM. Thomas W. Murphy, (Mormon scholar, DNA researcher):“We are in a dilemma, the genetic evidence shows that American Indians are not Hebrews, they are not Israelites. The Book of Mormon is not true.” John Whitmer Historical Association Journal 2005 NO temple like Solomon's described in 2 Nephi 5:16 has ever been found yet biblical temple is easily seen in Jerusalem. If the temple Nephi describes ever existed it could not disappear. NO Nephite "reformed Egyptian" writings ever found anywhere as it is not a real language anywhere in the world. NO cities mentioned in the BOM have ever been located (none of 38) anywhere. It would be impossible for them to disappear unless they never existed. NO evidence: "The whole land was covered with buildings, and the people were as numerous, as it were the sand of the sea." Yet not one ever located. (Mormon 1:7) IMPOSSIBLE for highly advanced civilizations (Jaredites, Nephites) & MILLIONS of people to have vanished. The BOM speaks of sheep, swine, silk, wool clothing & elephants existing in the Americas when they did not. 1 Ne.13:7; Alma 4:6; Ether 9:17 and 10:24 These were brought to America centuries later by Europeans. NO wheat, no goats, no metal smelting furnaces, no metal armor, no steel swords, no cattle, no chariot parts, no brass (Mosiah 8:10) no evidence of the listed Kings in BOM, no Jewish relics or Jewish Temples from supposed Jews, no metal plates like Nephites supposedly used, no middle eastern seeds growing, "which were brought from the land of Jerusalem ... and grew exceedingly" 1 Nephi 18:24 There is NO archaeological, anthropological, topological, linguistic, botanical or dna evidence to support the Book of Mormon. LDS anthropologist Dee Green: “The first myth we need to eliminate is that BOM archaeology exists” conceding 20 years of research “left us empty-handed” (Green 1969 p. 77) CAN WE IGNORE THE LACK OF EVIDENCE FOR THE THE BOOK OF MORMON AND JUST TRUST OUR HEARTS AS TO THE TRUTH OF IT EVEN THOUGH IT CONFLICTS WITH THE BIBLE? NO! D&C Section 9:8-9 - tell us that if something is true it will make our "bosom burn" and we will FEEL that it is right. Maroni 10:4 says: "he will manifest the truth of it unto you" The Bible warns us against this subjective type of truth test. Why? Because we have a sinful nature that can be deceived. Proverbs 28:26 "He that trusts in his own (bosom) heart is a FOOL." The Scriptures, however, are infallible and can never be wrong (John 17:17; Psalm 119:128; 33:4; 19:8; Romans 3:4). This is why the Bible frequently urges us to study and meditate on God's word. 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV "STUDY ... rightly dividing the word of TRUTH." Acts 17:11 "EXAMINE THE SCRIPTURES to see if what said is TRUE". 1John 4:1 says: "BELIEVE NOT EVERY SPIRIT, ... because MANY FALSE PROPHETS have gone out into the world." Mormonism claims the bible was corrupted to justify Joseph Smith's changing of the biblical, eternal God into an evolving, created god, who is not all powerful and is one of an endless number of gods . However, this is a PROVABLY FALSE claim. The Claim: In the BOM, the prophet Nephi has a vision the Bible was corrupted and "plain and precious parts" were removed after the 12 apostles and after the formation of the “great and abominable church” (1 Nephi 13:26-29). Most Mormons believe this is the Catholic Church formed in the 4th century. Nephi claims this church was founded by the Devil (1 Nephi 14:3). So let’s objectively examine the Bible & BOM. BIBLE: The Dead Sea Scrolls have been dated to as early as 350 BC. One is the Great Isaiah Scroll, which is the oldest known copy of the Book of Isaiah dated to 180 BC. Do ANY ancient scrolls show Smith's "uncorrupted" version of scripture? NO! Yet they would if the scripture was later corrupted after the 12 apostles died as Smith and Nephi said. Also, if they had been corrupted, Jesus would have corrected scripture instead of affirming it! Jesus sd:“ I told you EVERYTHING written about me in the Law of Moses, the Books of the Prophets, and in the Psalms had to happen.” (Luke 24:44-46) Scripture is the same today as it was 2,100+ years ago with only minor spelling and punctuation differences. Joseph Smith was wrong. These scrolls pre-dated Catholics, and are Jewish scrolls and the BOM says the Jews had the Scriptures in their "purity". 1Nephi 13:25 LDS Apologist Wayne Ham admitted the Isaiah scroll does not support the the BOM. Apologist Dr. Sidney B. Sperry, of BYU, said the Dead Sea Scrolls do not help the case for the BOM. BYU Professor Joseph F. McConkie: "Rather than Joseph Smith as Found in Ancient Manuscripts, it ought be Joseph Smith as Lost in Ancient Manuscripts.” (Religious Studies Center, 1984) IS THE GOD OF THE BOOK OF MORMON THE SAME ONE AS IN THE BIBLE? NO! In the LDS Church’s 147th Conf., Gen Authority Bernard P. Brockbank said: the Christ followed by Mormons is NOT THE CHRIST followed by traditional Christianity. (Ensign, May 1977 p. 26) "Before me NO god was formed, nor shall there be ANY after me.” (Isaiah 43:10) If Mormonism is true, then God could not make this claim, for he was just a man at one point; nor could he claim that no gods would come after him, for that is the goal of LDS members. Like Joseph Smith, this was the goal of Satan, to be like God and have worshipers. "I will exalt my throne above the stars of God ... I will be like the Most High”’ (Isaiah 14:12-14) The new testament has not been corrupted either. See the book of John. Smith changed it to make Jesus a created being. Research a 1900 year old papyri known as the Bodmer Papyri of the book of John. (written 150 AD, around the Apostle John's time) John 1:1 "In the BEGINNING was the WORD and the WORD was WITH God and the WORD WAS God." ΕΝ ΑΡΧΗ ΗΝ Ο ΛΟΓΟΣ ΚΑΙ Ο ΛΟΓΟΣ ΗΝ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΟΝ ΘΕΟΝ ΚΑΙ ΘΕΟΣ ΗΝ Ο ΛΟΓΟΣ (look up this ancient Greek yourself on google) John 1:1 Joseph Smith translation: "In the beginning was the GOSPEL preached through the Son. And the GOSPEL was the word, and the word was with the Son, and the Son was with God, and the Son was of God." Smith's Jesus is no longer God in the flesh but the biblical Jesus is: "God was manifest in the flesh" 1Tim. 3:16 KJV There are 4,000 Greek manuscripts of the New Testament. Some go back to 350 AD and NONE support Joseph Smith's claims that the bible of today has been corrupted. Papyrus fragments exist of the New Testament dated to 175 AD and show that the new testament has NOT been "corrupted". (New Testament Docs: Are They Reliable? Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1967 pp. 15-17) The manuscript and archeological evidence for the BIBLE is the GREATEST in antiquity. I pray you know the true Jesus and not Joseph Smith's exalted man from another planet who is not eternal, not all powerful, not perfect but evolving, and was polygamous. God is much greater than the humanoid of Mormonism and NOT just ONE OF AN ENDLESS NUMBER OF EVOLVING GODS. Jesus said ALL scripture will NOT fade away but "many wolves in sheep's clothing" will come trying to add to the word. Mathew 7:15 Joseph Smith changed Jesus, the Father and taught you can become a GOD. It hurts my heart to see Mormons fall for the lie that we can become God when there is only one eternal God found in the bible. "The only men who become Gods, even the sons of Gods are those that enter into polygamy." (Brigham Young) Journal of Discourses 11 p.269 Apostle Orson Pratt, in The Seer, page 172, “the great Messiah who was the founder of the Christian religion was a Polygamist…the Messiah chose to take upon himself his seed; and by marrying many wives, … The son followed the example of his Father" God gave us critical thinking & logical reasoning for a reason, which is why he does tell us to EXAMINE and TEST what we are being taught for TRUTH. The bible withstands the truth test. Joseph Smith's version fails the truth test. It's your eternity, study it for yourself. God bless.
What a fascinating interview! So well spoken, so open. I have such a better understanding of the LDS faith and the people who follow it. Absolutely stellar interviewing skills by both men.
We're not as Crazy as you though? :)
If you ever find yourself in Provo again, and want the Ex-LDS side of things, let me know! I love watching you cover this niche little Mormon world! You did a great job, as always
Great video! I’m not LDS but know many families who are. Very friendly, welcoming & sweet individuals who practice this religion. I’m a born again Christian & practice a relationship with Christ & I respect my LDS friends very much for their faith. ❤
A relationship with a invisible mythical individual? Religion is a mental illness.
Love this. I've unfortunately had a lot of negative impressions of born again Christians trying to convert me through hateful rhetoric. It's nice to see someone practicing their faith and being kind.
This was great to see. I’ve lived my whole life in and around the Salt Lake valley. I am not Mormon, or Christian for that matter. I think your comment about the church keeping Salt Lake clean is 100% correct. The church does so much for our community, and I think it’s very under appreciated. People love to hate the Mormon church, and it’s unfortunate.
I am so impressed with this young man's explanations!