I'm an ex-Mormon, of course...
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- Disclaimer: This isn’t meant as a diss to Mormons or the religion, I really am just living my best life and this is where I’m at after being raised in it and experiencing new things as an adult. Wish the same for anyone else who sees this. Sending love to my Latter-Day Saint and religious fam and friends. Appreciate y’all walking on this journey with me even if we’re in different places now ❤️
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I'm not Mormon and I understand why you don't want to be part of the church however I don't understand why you're rejecting the good morals and values it brought to your life.
I am an ex mormon its Because the negativity it breaks you down with overwhelmingly out weighs the fake good feelings of doing and thinking how your told
That’s what I’m wondering too.
It's part of growing up. And being a normal adult. Nothing wrong with coffee, alcohol, swearing, tank tops and consensual sex or being gay.
I'm an ex alcoholic ex pothead ex meth addict ex sex addict!!! Ex foul individual!!! Now I'm a latter day Saint !!! Cause I know He lives!!!
You're a true inspiration to us all! Well done!
You don't have to be Mormon to not do drugs. I left the Church and I don't do any of that stuff. I don't even drink coffee or tea.
@@carmitch That is true. The likelihood of not drinking coffee or tea is higher among the LDS Church, which makes it even more impressive that you still don't do that. May I ask, after leaving the Church, why do you still not drink coffee or tea?
Good for you bud. Now, enjoy the restrictive lifestyle. We had enough of it.
Never in My life have I been more free!!! And nobody has tried to shoot me in Church!!! Not trying to disrespect anyone's free agency! Just expressing my experience!!! Much love to all!!!
Listen to your music on my mission in hard times it truly lifted me up, thank you bro. I know u left lds but still much love man❤
Very nice words
Dios me lo proteja siempre
Dearest David, I have loved you like your “other mother“ since AI and I still do. I fully support your freedoms, but your recent high profile attacks against your childhood faith are not necessary and I believe you will come to regret what you are doing. I pray that you will find it in your heart to let go of the anger and just quietly move on with your life. You are breaking this mom/grandma‘s heart.
:-( : : : 😢 God speed to you on your journey! :-)
I'm a converted Mormon, of course I grew up in the lifestyle you're celebrating and hated it.
To each their own🤷♀️
What a comment. Wow.
If its not a cult, you should have no problem reading Combating Cult Mind Control by Steven Hassan.
If you're afraid to, or not allowed to read this book, then you are a victim of a cult.
The Mormon lifestyle HE grew up in hurt him and HE hated it. Now he's celebrating getting away from that pain and unhappiness. So maybe shut up and stop making passive-aggressive comments.
So do I. 😇
@@thedapperdemon3448someone is pissed. Hahaha.
@rexmotif yep; nothing pisses me off more than passive-aggressive comments meant to shame, criticize, and belittle people.
Sad..... Yeah im inactive mormon but i will never call myself ex mormon ! ill prepare myself to get back to the church again...coz i know The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints is Lords True church ..
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Ah a fence sitter 😂 you know what the church says about those people 😂
You think it's the truth. That doesn't make it the truth.
@@Angry20Something I said I know.... I never said I thought! 🧐
It's wild to me that you shared that this was one of the most difficult things in your life, and the Mormons have come out swinging. There's no hate quite like Mormon love.
That's how You know it's a Cult.
💯🤦♀️ they loved him all these years and now that he’s come out as gay, he’s “going to hell”, “repent you sinner”, “you will never enter the kingdom of heaven”…. Blah blah blah. 🤦♀️👀🤦♀️
Newsflash!!! He was gay back then as well but tried to shame himself into not understanding why he can’t “pray away the gay”.
@heidic527 sadly the hatred is coming from David in the way he's talking of a religion he once loved. He knows "Mormon" is slang and rude to use, he knows the name is The church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
I read a lot of love on here from members who still love him, and always have. Our faith is NOT a cult @comfeefort. That's rude and offensive!
@@lorawhite5772it has only been six years since the end of the I'm a Mormon campaign. That he, I, and so many others financially supported. It's not hate speech. We paid for it. You're pulling peak persecution complex. It's honestly pretty narcissistic for an entire community to people to listen to a song that isn't even about religion, but about a mother's love for her son, and say "omg, I think this song is about me!"
@@heidic527 and the core of it is what? That’s pure gaslighting. We all know that music is a figurative language. You have your point and I’ve got mine. Peace out!
The Mormons in the comments are coming in droves to say he did the wrong thing. I think that sucks. He’s living authentically and has an authentic, unconditional family love. That is more wholesome than any Mormon doctrine. Religion shouldn’t hold you back from your true self and if it is it should be examined.
The “wrong” notion is rooted from the gospel that was being taught to all members. It’s natural for the members of the church to rely on gospel principles. Members are taught that everything to Him is spiritual. Obviously David is happy now, however it’s not fair of him to attack the church this way. David’s agency has gone too far.
@@rexmotif He's sharing his experience. That's going too far???
@@unicorntamer2207 Yes. Sharing his experience? You know what’s the root behind all this? His sexuality, and what church’s stand regarding sexuality. It’s simple, man and woman. He wants to justify why this and that he stepped out of the church. If he wants to leave the church, fine. I have many LGBT friends, they are amazing and they know their sexuality really conflicts with their religion. Do you know what’s the difference between them and David? They don’t retaliate what does their church say about their sexuality, they move on with their lives making people happy and they still go to church. Where’s David and what he’s doing now? It’s sad what fame can really do to people when it gets to their head. That’s the kind of influence David wanted, “I’m an ex-mormon and because I am a celebrity, I have followers who believe what I have to say”. Internet is indeed fun! I
@@rexmotif You really missed the point of him sharing his experience. Do you realize the rate of LGBT+ LDS youth who don't live to adulthood because they think it's better for them to not be alive because of the church's stance on who they are? David is trying to stop kids from hurting themselves.
@@unicorntamer2207As a mother of a gay son, I’m so grateful he doesn’t parade his sexuality around like some badge of honor. (You really don’t see a lot of heterosexuals doing that, but hey, to each their own.) He no longer goes to church but feels no need to blast his decision to leave all over the internet. He knows his identity is more than just being gay. He’s a brother, a son, an uncle, a partner, a talented musician, a great thinker, compassionate, creative, hard worker, intuitive. I could go on. Because I CHOOSE to think of more than him just being gay. He’s my son. And he’s a son of God. I agree with @rexmotif. David’s celebrity status garners more likes and followers and people justifying his actions. I don’t get why people who leave the church feel the need to broadcast and attack it in such vehement ways. And you know the irony behind all of this, I wouldn’t want to be with my son in some perceived hell. I know I’ll be with him in heaven. As a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, our theology of heaven is one of THE most inclusive heavens! I believe God to be a just and merciful God. I believe our eyes will be opened in the next life and we’ll have a greater love and compassion and will see things in a different and more understanding light. I feel sorry that David feels so much pressure to behave this way perhaps. And I feel bad that his mother didn’t quite understand her covenants better. But in the end, it’s our journey, our choices, our agency. He can do what he wants. It’s too bad he’s vilifying a church that has always been very supportive of him. And if there were some misplaced unintentional words from a person or two, I guess they’ll have to answer for that if they were meant with malicious intent. Best wishes to David and his mother in this new journey. I really do hope they both can find some peace and calm in their lives.
And to think, I was in the Navy and went around the world and saw horrible things and saw so many marriages torn apart and people's lives destroyed by their choices. Then when I saw all of that horrible evil, I thought that I'd like to avoid as much pain and sorrow as I could, and I noticed that almost all of people's pains came from their choices. Then I decided to start trying to make better choices, and I started going with friends to their churches, but none of them could answer my questions. Except for when I started reading the Book of Mormon and going to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I've never been happier, and I haven't drank since I got out of the navy. So go ahead and live your life and have your parties like I and the prodigal son did. Just know that when you are in the pigs pen eating the pig's slop, I and the Lord will welcome you back with open arms when you decide to come home.❤
Dude, did you come to this just to troll? Not sure where in the scriptures that it says it's okay to be judgmental.
@@carmitchunderstand a lot of us are subscribers of his channel, because he was a poster boy of our faith. You can appreciate our hurt when we who have been lifted up by him for so long, hear these words ... they really hurt ... not here to troll at all. Just feels like a gut punch by David to do us dirty like this ... bad form.
@@carmitch you do realise that this is an opinion forum don't you??
@@040055 very well said
Amen
I'm an ex-Mormon! please don't throw the baby out with the bath water. healthy living is a good thing! alcohol etc. can very quickly destroy your life!
There is no baby. Luckily we have science that can tell us healthy ways to live our lives.
It makes me feel happy when a person discovers themselves.
a great gay I congratulate you
He’s lost, but God knows where he is.
he's just going through the phase the rest of us went through in our late teens. he's far som discovering himself 😅
@@beaumccraney8914 he’s not lost
@@Waltvault He most certainly is. But God is mighty to save him and all who will turn to Him and repent. Denial is not part of the process.
I left the church a year and a half ago, and I’ve never been happier or more free than I am now. It’s always a pleasure to see others leave behind the dogmatic beliefs of the Mormon church and forge their own path. Proud of you, David!
You are deceived by Satan. He wants you to leave Jesus so he can take your soul to hell.
Leaving my faith was the hardest thing I have ever done. Now I am the happiest that I have ever been or thought possible. I support you 100% and am proud of you. What you did was crazy difficult and you survived. Not many people actually know what it takes. You got this, keep going!
God is real. I've had SO many tangible experiences being in His Presence and actually seeing Him. It makes me sad to know that you are walking away from Him when I know that He is real. Without His forgiveness of our sins, none of us can go to Heaven but are destined for hell so please come back to Him. Only through repentance, turning away from what the Bible calls sin and following Jesus, The Savior can we be saved.
@@tjc1121 Great you feel like that. But does it mean people having another faith, (believing in (a) different god(s)) or having no faith at all, go to hell or something? ( Not a hindu here, but AFAIK Hindus have more than one god.) If I live a decent life, pay my bills, pay my taxes, volunteer for the community, your god will punish me? I wouldn't want to worship a god who does because such a god would not be loving. How does that work?
@trevanon7450 Yes, anyone whose sins are not forgiven will go to hell. The only way to have our sins forgiven is to repent, Ask Jesus to forgive us (He died an excruciating death on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins but we need to ask Him, follow Him as Lord and Savior and put our faith in Him). You may be doing a lot of good things but you have also sinned...as we all have. What you're saying is like being convicted of a crime and telling the judge to throw out your case because you walk your dog and pay your taxes. You still have to pay the penalty for your crime. The penalty for our sins is eternal separation from God. The only place separated from God is hell where demons are and it's a place of torment. God is Holy and Heaven is a Holy Place. We cannot just enter it with our sins being unwashed. Jesus paid the price for our sins, to wash us of our sins. That's the only thing sacrifice acceptable to God for our sins, but we need to repent, confess our sins, ask Jesus to forgive us, follow Him as Lord and Savior and turn away from our sins to be saved.
@trevanon7450 my previous reply was removed by youtube because Satan doesn't want you or anyone to know the truth. To answer your question. Yes none of us can go to Heaven without being washed of our sins by Jesus, Who died an excruciating death and paid the penalty for our sins. However we have to repent, believe in Him, ask Him to forgive us, and turn away from our sins to be saved. You are mentioning many good things that you are doing, however you have also sinned like we all have. What you're saying is like asking a judge who has convicted you of a crime to throw out your case because you walk your dog and pay your taxes. You still have to pay the penalty for your crime. The only sacrifice acceptable to God is the one that Jesus made for us on the Cross.
@@tjc1121 About 1.9 billion muslim, 1.2 billion hindus, over 500 million buddhists out there. Guess I'll prefer having fun with them in hell. Thanks for responding. :)
Very disappointed in this video. If you don't want to be a member of the church, just leave in peace. Why do you need to act so negative towards the church? If you really felt peace in your decision you wouldn't feel compelled to make a video like this.
Because he's a nasty bitter person unresolved daddy issues. Forcing others to think the way he does . He used to be so happy. He looks possessed. I had a friend Danny who went from happy to uncomfortable elitist, snobbish. We need to pray for him.
Really? Do you know how he was treated by his church when he asked for guidance and advise? They belittled him, chastised him, told him he was like the devil, and so much more!! David has every right to feel the way he does, and to put his experience into songs that tell his story, and most likely inspire others in the same type of situations, to be strong and fight for their right to be accepted the way they are!!
@NYsurfer51 the LDS church has hurt a lot of people. Their "negatively" is a result of them wanting to heal themselves and prevent others from being hurt by the church.
@@earthlygoddess17 no David is a narcissist corrupted by Hollywood. In the world live your authentic life. Withdraw from your community. Notice David never mentions his dad but he unloaded on his devout fundamentalist mother Lupe. Dad seems counselors that reafirm him. He badmouths fans who walks out. David is entitled. He's angry. Narcissistic. The color of his eye left him. He looks possessed. His hair a mess. His recollection of God is his feelings that God tells him be yourself. He never forces or mentions his dad. Because his dad denied him water on water. He has been a star so long. That demanding his mother show him respect he regains his power. Is this a tool to regain his father's love? His mockery of faith we'll go to hell together . David no one asked him to go to conversion therapy. And kill yourself. David my father left me because I was accused by his second wife of being toxic. My birth mom who died from cancer hated her father. David's father is a ex Mormon, a hardcover queer and a BLM guy. His father is Jeff archuelta a jazz musician. They are divorced. David as someone who has been accused of manipulation. You're mirroring . I know some psychology 101. Your father is a narcissist, and you have lost child complex. As a pop star he's used to adulation he wants to be the next backstreet boys..but that same sensitive lost for words has become like his controlling dad
If y'all really felt peace in your decision to be members, you'd just quietly mind your business and not talk about it, *especially* online.
It’s a shame you have to denigrate something you once cherished
o relax dee
Exactly!
He no longer cherishes lies.
Uhhhhh doesnt matter how he USED to feel about it, this is his current experience w It and he is free to share It. Lol imagine thinking ppl cant change their minds!
Exacto !!
Forever grateful to be a member the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Nothing to hide. ✌🏼
🆒😎 I'm also feel like that....
Good for you. There's people that are proud to not blindly follow bullshit. I got my Sundays and Mondays back, and a 10% raise.
I have an honest question, I have seen a lot of people stop being Mormon and then make it this huge part of who they are that they are ex-Mormon. Why? I don’t see people from other religions doing this as much as the Mormon people do.
Yeah I've thought the same.
I think partially its because its a new trending hashtag. Also lots of Ex- Mormons or people who claim to be part of that faith have made it in the news for all the wrong reasons. Ruby Franke is a more recent disgusting and evil example...
Thats what I was wondering too! They make a big deal about being and ex. Ok?? So what? Get on with your life and quit shaming the rest of us for our beliefs.
I also wonder why he is bad mouthing the church he once loved. Just leave and stop using the church for your own gain.
Because the church is a high demand religion that doesn't let people leave without telling them that they're inspired by Satan and will never experience true joy again. You probably think it's all normal because it's the water you swim in, but as someone who left... No it's not normal.
@kjahey you’ve asked a good question. It’s because the Mormon church is a “high demand” religion, much like Scientology, and has all the trademarks of a cult. I think when you realize the truth about what you’ve been told, after being in something like that your whole life, you want to shout it from the rooftops and help others see the religion for what it actually is. After learning so much about the LDS religion I completely understand why David would make a video like this… And a song like Hell Together.
I'm an ex-mormon, of course I've listened to David Archuleta since American idol and still love/relate to his music.
I’m an ex-Christian and relate to a lot of this
Why
@@amanofGodandjesus Why what?
May I ask u why ur an "ex" Christian?
'Of course I was a 30 year old virgin. Was.' 😂❤❤❤❤
Best line ❤
You have the gift of singing and always had the best of impressions. To this day every song I listen too sang while part of the same faith, still feel the truth, the love. I’m still strong on my beliefs and wish all the best and that one day you can come back, I’m certain that all the beautiful experiences you had while a member including serving a mission were real and authentic, and thanks for sharing those moments too! Wish all the best!
I am so happy to see you living your own truth! I am also so happy to enjoy your music, and look forward to seeing you in concert again.
Living his own truth? He's just doing everything the opposite of how he lived, that's dumb
What is his own truth even mean? So his truth is killing someone okay
@@Skyrideby Religious institutions have many teachings and dogma that are represented as truth. There are many of us who realize in our adulthood, that some of that dogma really isn't true. For those who are born gay, we wrestle between something that we know at your core is undeniable and those things that we may have been taught. We then find ourselves parsing between the core tenets of our faith to which we hold true and the man-made dogma which we then may eschew. To me, taking a step back, reanalyzing your beliefs, and refocusing your faith on the the truth you know and commit to deep in your heart is "living your own truth". For me, the following now represent the "North Star" of my beliefs. Matthew 22:37-40. Mark 12:30-31
So sad that You’re mocking yourself and yourself alone if you think you’re making people mad? No but you’re breaking yourself my dear
I am forever grateful to be part of His church. The church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where true joy and love can be felt . I know He lives! ❤ We love you brother! 🙏🏻💕
The Church is not judgemental. Sometimes you just dont like correction.
Wow. You contradicted and exposed yourself all in two sentences. Well done!
This is the same judgemental and baseless nonsense type of assumption the Jehovah's Witnesses say about their "Apostates," even before they know a single thing about them or their journey to losing their belief system. "You just wanted to sin." "You were just too proud to accept counsel." "You had a falling out with people in the congregation, and your ego is keeping you from going back." "You're mentally diseased." Not once do you consider that someone found holes in the doctrines or teachings, learned about scandals that proved church officials corrupt or hypocritical, found evidence of scams the Church's founders were pulling, or had conscientious objections to teachings they find harmful or immoral. People under the spell of high control religions just cannot even fathom any of that, lest their own cognitive dissonance kicks on to protect themselves from the thought they've been misled and dedicated much of their time and money to a con.
@@Angry20Something Arguably, the Mormon church (and a whole bunch of others) just don’t like correction. Homophobic hate is killing these right wing religions that have made it this central issue.
Been a Mormon all my life and even though I don't go anymore
I know that keap me on aright track
I never took it to a extreme fanatic point.
To me it was good
To this day I still pray and enjoy the hinos de Zion
This honestly makes me laugh! Love it so much! Also, I’m an ex-Mormon myself and still a virgin at 32. Anyone willing to deflower me…?
If you're into guys, this ex-Mormon could help you. 😉
@@carmitch haha I’m actually bisexual. So… 🥰
@@carmitch in all seriousness, I’m merely being silly. It’s very dangerous to have sex with someone you don’t know. But, thanks for playing along 😁
I'm ex Mormon. Of course I no longer tithe to a multi billion dollar corporation anymore 😂
Bro. You know the truth and I believe that God know inside of your heart. Continue pray and be wise to our world and dont give up
Dude I relate to you so much. Wish I could meet you and shake your hand honestly. Went through the similar things as you. It’s nice to see you are staying true to yourself and your morals/standards. Be free man!
I feel the same way. I think David's personality is awesome. Because who in this world is completely honest, especially when you have celebrity status.
Agreed!
The Standard of Truth has been erected; no unhallowed hand can stop the work from progressing; persecutions may rage, mobs may combine, armies may assemble, calumny may defame, but the truth of God will go forth boldly, nobly, and independent, till it has penetrated every continent, visited every clime, swept every country, and sounded in every ear, till the purposes of God shall be accomplished, and the Great Jehovah shall say the work is done.
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You can be David and gay and x Mormon without alcohol, swearing etc…and still believe in God while not understanding all the things. You can do your best with your music, be a good friend, honest and hardworking and successful and gay and loved and a little lost while figuring things out. Be careful who you listen to. Not all will want what’s highest and best for you. Still love your voice! Still love you. I still feel lucky to have met you. He will wait for you.
He's not stupid and just following whatever standards he sees, he's just choosing a different lifestyle from you. Chill
@@InevitableUniverse did you think I was being rude? Did I seem upset? Did I seem like I was criticizing David? Maybe the person who needs to chill isn’t me?
@@10christypaYou're the first wise person I read here. God bless you.
LGBTQ+ people have no obligation to stay in a church that teaches their life and experiences are sinful just for being LGBTQ.
We still love you David! It's sad that not only have you chosen to leave the Church of Jesus Christ, but that you are outright mocking the very faith you believed & taught as a missionary. God lives & loves you for who you are; but I don't think He is pleased with this behavior.
Amen!
“Heavenly Father, I am thankful for your eternal presence. I am learning to be patient and that you are really there.”
I thought of this song too. Sad.
AlWaYs A mIsSiOnArY.
Rule #1 of ex-members. They can leave the church, but can't leave it alone...
Why try and harm the institution that did so much good in your life? Alma the younger moment.
It's hard to articulate the soothing this short does for my heart. I've only been out of the church a few months. Transitions are such a crazy mix of bewilderment and joy! It's really comforting to know see and know others understand. Thank you for this! I'm really looking forward to hearing your new song! //Fellow ex-mo high-five
I'm always blessed with your songs and your personality since I was high school, right now I feel sorry for you, not because you leave Mormon, but because you leave Jesus. I pray for you from the bottom of my heart that you will back to Jesus, and Jesus will save you so you and your mom will not go to the hell together, because hell is not a place where you belong.
I get you're trying to be sweet but this type of comment is not helpful. It is not the right time for this comment
@@sliverhalo9286 Sure it is. It always is.
I don't recall him saying that he's rejecting Jesus. Jesus taught to spread love, accept everyone, and help anyone you can. I don't think David is going to start betraying those. He left the religion because he wasn't accepted or loved because of who he was. It is unfair to LBGT+ folks that they are unable to love the same way as straight people do under religions, especially when they are doing nothing but choosing to pursue who and what they love.
@@Tarro57 Was that really the reason? The Church has a whole website on LGBTQ+ support, and it isn't "support" to make you un-LGBTQ+. Maybe the reason is because he doesn't want to be chaste anymore. That has nothing to do with his sexual orientation. Maybe he just wants to drink alcohol, swear and drink coffee now. Again, nothing to do with his sexual orientation.
People are free to leave the mormons, A cult wouldn't let you leave. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints isn't a cult.
It has cult like tendencies in the temple
Ex Mormon here and gay….. it most certainly is a cult.
They believe a heretical book of lies written by a know con-artist. Joseph Smith was controlled by demons. It’s racist and one of the least believable religions on the planet.
Christian here. It is a cult.
So sad that David feels he must try and justify behaviors which will eventually bring him pain. That being said, I cannot judge or even understand the path he has been given in his life journey. Losing faith and hope is hard to see despite how difficult it was. Hopefully he will eventually return to truths he once understood.
So so good David. I’ve followed you since the very beginning. You are my American Idol. Back then I was also Mormon and have now been out for 5 years. It’s been the best decision of my life. So grateful for your voice in more ways than just your singing. What a light you are to so many. Keep shining!
Couldn’t have said it better myself, wonderful words!!
The Church of Jesus Christ of later day saints always loves you brother, ofcourse youre always welcome with us ❤
Aún amo tu voz, y espero que puedas encontrar el camino de nuevo. Pero no te juzgo, quién soy yo para hacerlo? El Señor nos ama a todos. Espero sigas haciendo música inspiradora con ese don que has recibido❤
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is true and this video is evidence of that.
This man put his very successful music career on hold to spend two years convincing others to join his religion--despite being told by authorities in said religion he was an exception to the rule that all eligible men should do it at or around age 18.
Ex Mormon?? Y tumisión en Chile , no sirvio para nada . Que lástima!!
Okay. A grain of truth here. And this one hit me hard, @David.
I recalled how your song “glorious” used to wake me up every morning in the mission to start right my day! 🥹
…up until the day I met you from two New Zealand conferences we had back on 2016. While you were promoting “Meet the Mormons” movie in all the theaters and sang “Come, come Ye Saints in Auckland.
It was seems perfect! You were an inspiration for all of us. Missionaries were over the moon when you sang that famous song of yours.
We loved you, David. And please know that we still are. ♥️
Just so you know. It takes time to process everything with what we used to know and now things went differently with you. I know this pains you for years! And this hurts us too! 😭
Heavenly Father has given us the power to choose and be agents within ourselves. And you truly are exercising one for your own.
My emotions are everywhere after hearing your newly released song #HellTogether and can’t hold back my tears! 😭
I paused. Still in awe and speechless! Hoping I can give you a big, big hug brother. ♥️😭
After all you have said and done. For sure this means a lot to you.
And, we may now taking different paths but please know that we still do love you.
And please don’t be a stranger ha! So, when you see Moroni from a distance hope you may say “Hi” 😍😭
You are a great musician. When you are ready come back home. We will always love you and welcome you back as a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints.
It is difficult for me every time I hear about the LDS. You see one of my blood line, Rynalds Cahoon, was a part of that church leadership when Smith first started it. Knowing one of ours had a hand in creating the LDS in its early years is something I have never fully reconciled. Bless you David for walking away from the lies of Mormanism.
The curse words… yeah… 😂
But I can’t wait to listen to “Hell Together.” But with you, it’s always gonna be good!! 🙂
I want to go to heaven. Because God is Heavenly Father. That’s how I address Him. Heavenly Father. I will not promote hell.
I love this!!! I’m an ex-Mormon and I’m loving it!!! 🥳
I am saddened that David decided to walk away from the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Nothing brought me greater joy than listening to his beautiful voice and the messages in the songs he sang. He exuded light… since he’s rejected the light he has gone dark and so has his music. We are all on our own journey in life…some paths are just a bit lighter than others.
agree 100%. the light has gone from his eyes. he will live to regret this
Nah he looks free and Happy. Maybe uncomfy bc he is going through a Big change tho...!
@@deemic23why would he regret leaving a church that rejects gay people?
This absolutely breaks my heart 😢.
El mío también
What? Someone finally being free and living authentically like intended? May God have mercy on your judgmental soul
@@babyvanderwoodsen: I’m sorry you feel that way. No judgment on my part. A person can be free to walk his own path all he wants. But, it breaks my heart when I know that the path he’s on leads right off a cliff. My heart is overwhelmed with live for David. The light that enveloped him before is gone.
@@drc5378 Your path is good for you, but not for him. Why not be happy that he's living a truthful life? You're not HF. You don't know what David went through to be his honest self.
@@drc5378 you don't know it leads right off a cliff.
Maybe you should read up on all the things the church hides from its members through omission and then see how real it seems to you.
Everyone has a journey. Best wishes dude!
So was in a cult till I was 38. This all rings true for me too!
This scene in True Blood reminds me of this and really hit home - th-cam.com/video/hKZj5hSwi6E/w-d-xo.htmlsi=bESvaE6jCoabv-Cx
We love you David, and we want you to know you're not alone in your process to accept your feelings
There are members who are with you, and love you
Don't feel that everything is "irreparable", but God is there for you
He loves you and loves us without conditions
You don't have to be a Mormon to worship God and some churches are too strict and judgmental but do not turn your back on God no matter what.
So sad. He's a completely different person. And BTW, that wasn't a compliment.
Not sad at all. He realizes his worth and what love really is. Loving someone even if they are different. Doesn’t matter if you are gay or straight
The only sad thing here is you my friend because you aren’t loving David for who he is.
@@Waltvault Actually, no, that isn't the case. I appreciate David for who he is. I have just seen this on so many occasions. The choices he is currently making (sexuality aside because that doesn't really matter) is what is so sad.
YOU GO DAVID!!!!! It's great to see you FINALLY living life for YOU & not feeling boxed in!!!!!😊
You know what, he may be ‘living’ his life now but he’s lost what he had singing with the tabernacle choir. He’s now hollow
@@deemic23 If that's how YOU think that's ok, Maybe he could care less about the Tabernacle. It's not your decision to decide whether he's "hollow" or not. Maybe tabernacle Didn't make him happy. That's just where u liked him to be. Nobody should stay somewhere they aren't happy, he obviously wasn't happy with his religion and with that religion comes Tabernacle. I'm glad he's out of all of that!!!
@@jennjeffs4893 oh my mistake, I thought this was a forum to express opinions!! I’m allowed to say what I think and feel and you’re aloud to spout your ignorance. If you took your blinders off you’d see there is something now missing in David’s eyes. He knows it too. He can try and cover it up in his burst of flamboyance and ‘freedom’ but it’s a mask. Well done Jenn!
@@jennjeffs4893 Oh I thought this was a forum to express thoughts and opinions. I guess freedom of speech doesn't apply in the limiting world of Jenn. Think what you want Jenn, as I will as well, but there is something missing now in David's eyes. He knows it too, regardless of how flamboyantly he want's to protest. He knows.
I am Catholic and i was a mormon for a while, though i found out that the narrow minded ways of the mormons were to much for me, there was a lot of falsehood around. I prefer to be catholic that knows there are a lot of set backs and mistakes i do, but God is helping and supporting me all the way.
Catholics are no better lol
It’s sad to see you talking like. Many people converted to Jesus Christ thanks to you testimony of Him and your beautiful gift. We still love you and you know our Heavenly Father loves you.
My father used to be a bishop in the Mormon church before I was born. He left the church and when I was around 12 he decided to go back to the church.. I've been baptized and everything. Back then I had no idea of how the church was homophobic, I'm glad my mom convinced my father to get away once again, because I can imagine the hell my life would have been if I had grown up in the church. I'm happy to see you happy now! You're amazing ❤️
Uau, what a handsome man, please God multiply.
Read the scriptures my dear brother hope it will not be a judgemental for you
@@user-vw5kk1zp3j you are apart of the problem shut your mouth and spread love
What do you mean by homophobic? Do not allow gay marriage? This is a biblical doctrine
@@pedromoronirumoaohexa7236 you're very misinformed if you're asking this question and thinking it's about marriage.
I’m an ex-Mormon …… of course I believe the devil isn’t real and depravity is normal 🤓🙄
It saddens me. I didn’t think he needed to change his actions. He could’ve left the church while still being moral with his actions and words 🤷🏻
Let he who is without sin cast the first stone ya Mormon Pharisees.
Here comes the life police with their judgement… go away.
@@johnhumphrey1085 I agree 100%. There is something missing now from his countenance
@@johnhumphrey1085that’s disgusting.
Im an ex-Jehovahs witness. It is amazing to see literally the exact same comments left by believing Mormons all over this page that active witnesses say about people who left their organization: 1) if you leave LDS/Watchtower, it's the same as leaving God.
2. You just didnt want to follow the rules and correct your behavior (couldnt possibly be that he found issues with his beliefs and his mind was changed).
3) "There's no need to hate and slander the church." -Youre not a victim of prejudice. You are still convinced your beliefs are true and your religious leaders are honest, wise, and legitimate. He came to a different conclusion, and for someone like him, that may have very well been lifesaving. Some people are innately gay. Its not a choice. Church teachings and excommunication practices have driven too many gay youth to suicide. If you dont relate to his experience, youre not going to lure him back by invalidating his, and this video isnt aimed at you.
He said himself. He believed all his life it was the absolute truth. So did most ex witnesses. None of us make these decisions lightly. We did because we learned we were lied to and many of the things we were taught contradicted both the scriptures the religions are purported to be based on and basic, provable scientific and historical facts. All of the same recycled points the believers make are predicated on the premise that their beliefs are the truth, the church represents God, and God and the church cant be separated. It's the same crap JW's believe wholeheartedly. Both groups cant be right. Other high control, Supremacist religions make the same exact claims. People would not be ex members of these faiths if they accepted those premises. And most of them would not have come to reject those premises without compelling evidence.
@@comfeefort why don't you enlighten me as to how what you wrote has anything to do with what I said?
@@comfeefort "as God intended creation." What does this even mean?
does it make you feel better to swear or drink alcohol?
El Padre Celestial te amo David eres su hijo, seas o no miembro de la iglesia! Te envío un abrazo cariñoso! Eres un ser increíble no importa no que muchas personas te hagan sentir!!! Ánimo la vida tiene altos y bajos!!! ❤
Soy EX misionero, amo la iglesia y soy gay .. ahora soy un ser humano espiritual .. no soy perfecto.. Éxito en sus vidas.. im single..😊
Un guapo soltero. Saludos de Portugal
Poor boy, what a pity that he has to lower himself to that level.😢
I'm a Mormon, I now know how horrible alcohol is for the body, how it sucks to use a lot of money on coffee shops, I'm a Mormon and didn't get pregnant or get someone pregnant in high school because that isn't the right time in life to start a family. I'm a Mormon and love Jesus Christ more than tank tops.
Wow, so disappointed that David is using this type of video to promote his music.
Agreed. I'm an inactive Mormon but I still believe. And I've done most things David is doing now. I've experienced it all. I prefer God and my faith over anything even tho I'm not active. Yeah this kind of video is insane to be promoting his video. He's changed a lot and really into him self. It's crazy.
If you knew the title of this, why did you watch?
It popped up on my feed and I still had respect for David in his journey. Then I watched this video. Being Gay doesn’t equal being a self centered jerk. David is doing that all on his own.
@@shannastubbs8967lol, a mormon judging someone and calling them self centered. The irony almost made me laugh.
@shannastubbs8967 What about the video made him look self-centered? It sounds like you're labeling anyone who disagrees with the church as a bad person so you can justify tuning out their opinions.
I'm an Ex-Mormon and I relate.
Hold by Jesus Christ and only bible ....not mormon book or any other ....
Colossians 2:16-23
Good for you David. Live your life, think for yourself, and be authentically human. People are entitled to their religious beliefs, but a lot of them sure can’t stand it when other people don’t agree with them. I am glad you got free from the indoctrination, and wish you nothing but the best for the future.
You were so nice to the church and so nice to people now your not….😢😢
Love you forever, David! I went through that exact same journey about 16 years ago.
so did I and it is a very false sense of happiness. you realise what you have given up
Hope that as an ex-Mormon you are still running to God not the other way around
Hi David, would you be willing to go on a "podcast" with one of my people (to talk about your journey). He has done many before and is very good. He is a young person, so you can relate) Let me know and I'll give you the info (if you are interested) Thanks :)
David. If this is how you want your Heaven to be, then you will recieve it. As simple as that I think.
I'm his avid fan, but I was so saddened with his messages on that video. Actually, we are not controlled by the church because we still have our free agency to choose what we want - if we choose to do what is right or the other way. We are not really controlled, in fact we are guided in the church through the gospel of Jesus Christ. We love you David! GOD bless you always...💖
If you truly loved him, you wouldn't have replied like this.
Just imagine ..if people could choose their religion then no one would have a religion. Too many parents make their children religious and don't allow them to choose even when they are older.
Lol, if that ain’t a load of shit.
Wow. Don’t listen to them. They say not to criticize, but look their criticizing you for how you feel. You didn’t say anything wrong.
I still love all of your faith music ❤️ I hope you return brother
Guys, please be kind to David. I don't agree with the choice he made, but I understand that he was hurt by the church and when we're hurt, we tend to rebel and rebel hard, especially when we feel like we've been suppressed our entire lives. My prayer is that he heals and hears the true Gospel and that God will protect him in this season, emotionally and physically. Even if he never returns to Christ, I'll still love him. Don't condemn him. Pray. I'm struggling with my own faith so I get it. It's a journey with highs and lows. By the way, Mormonism is a cult so he made the right decision on that end. 😅
David, you're truly a wonderful person and it's so obvious you're loved and treasured my family and fans. ❤ Although I'm actively in the faith, it's sad people are shaming you, relating you to the Prodigal Son, and worse. I want to say that no matter your choice, you've always been and always will be an inspiration to me. Thank you for being you, and even though it was painful on your path, thank you for being inspirational, and STILL being inspirational. ❤
one of the few comments talking positively about him thank you truly you are such a gem it really means a lot to be able to read comments like this as someone who went through something similar to David
I genuinely want to know, Mormon or not, what is inspirational in this video? Alcohol, sex, swearing, tank tops??
Well, I'm an ex mormon also, and I know exactly what you're saying!
I wonder how many ex Mormons are alcoholics or drug addicts?
I left the church this last year and it was devastating and so hard for me but it’s getting easier and I love your song by the way it made me just crumple up in healing tears I wish my mom felt like your mom had she’s still very much in the church which is fine but hard because she still lectures all of her kids on it even though we’ve all left but I’m so happy for you David live your life to the fullest!
The real David Archuleta would never do this.
I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Of course, I don’t need anything of what you are experiencing right now. Before joining the church, I used to curse a lot. I am so happy I don’t have potty mouth anymore. My peace and happiness is more lasting.
PHILIPPINES love DAVID A. Live your life David, we will be here for you. ❤❤❤
Your song and story is beautiful
Live your best life, man
This is heartbreaking. 😭
I am praying for David and his family.
Agreed. But he has to go through it, right? He has to have these experiences. Opposition in all things. You know more fully the light when you spend some time in darkness.
David, you beautiful soul. I love you, never listen to the people who think they know better than God. They don’t speak for them, you are loved by so many just as you are. It’s so funny to me that these “believers” harbor so much animosity and evil in their heart, yet tell everyone else that they’re going to burn for eternity. You people are sick. Love is love, it has always been love, and it will always be love. Super excited for the song to come out, all my love ❤
We are not sick we care for the human race so don’t even go there Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints has their own free agency people who are the true Jesus Christ of latter-day saint members do care about their people we care about the whole world. We just don’t care about when religion we care about everybody because the church that we come from is the true church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints Gospel, I have to do is pray to God ,he will reveal the truth , if you are sincere and what you’re asking, I say this in the name of Jesus Christ amen
@@susanmilligan6220 if you care about everybody then why do so many feel so unwelcome in your church?
been there and done that and indeed wickedness never was hapiness.
sometimes or a lot of times you'd need to be in the dark to appreciate the light.
ive been back in to the light, would never want to go back.
David, God gave you a musical gift to share light. You can continue to do it with your life. Please be respectful with the values you used to believe in. Even if you dont want to follow them now, please be mindful of the effect that your current words and works may have in your followers. If you believe in Christ, even if you dont want to belong to a church, respect His name, by respecting what is righteous. He is light. When you respect what is light, you respect Him. He has given you so much. You know that He is real. Seeking the good and doing what is good is life. Please dont forget the path of true life. Dwelling in dark paths and persuading others to do the same was never happiness, is not happiness and will never be happiness!
Keep on thinking. Your ideas enlighten others.
Congrats! It's hard and scary, but its so much better on the outside of it all ❤
Fellow exmo sending support
My brother in law did not like the fact, that when you need church the most, they kick you out! Love you David. Sending love from Oregon.❤😊
the fact that I still love you with all my heart from the first time I saw you on American idol and even to this day and you new song really made me love you more. thank you so much for the very very beautiful song 💚
This is really sad. When David was young there was such a light about him and it’s just not the same anymore. It breaks my heart
Hahahhahhha
He looks the same to me 😂
More Power To You ❤❤❤❤
We all have our trials. You know, as well as I do brother, that we knew our trials before we came here. This life is meant to be hard, to test and push us to our limits. I have left the church and thought I was extremely happy. Once I met, my now wife, she brought me back and I was so amazed at how much better I felt once I had the Holy Ghost back in my life.
I don’t blame you at all. We all have our agency to choose our paths. Sometimes we hit that breaking point, and that’s ok. I hope for the best for you, man. I know you know the church is true, I think you want to experience the world of man for a bit.
We are meant to sin, I have done plenty of, not so great, things back in the day while inactive. But I’m sincerely grateful for the Savior and His Atonement.
Don’t let anyone tell you how to dictate your life. It’s up to you to choose how you want to live. Gods plan is perfect, and everything that happens is meant to happen.
I hope for the best for you, brother. :)
It can DEFINITELY be hard to grow and find peace within the tension of gospel life. In my experience, I feel like this comes down to complimentary contraries, and the fact that both things are often true. What I mean by this is that there is definitely a tendency in the culture in the church to harold one one truth which they prize and then to hold it above other people's heads. We never have any right to do that, and that mindset is definitely a roadblock to being able to support each other on our own journeys through that tension, and find greater unity and deeper faith along the way. I just want to honor that those things are hard, and that light is still real. For me, sometimes the darkness does make it easier for me to discern parts of the light that my spirit deeply remembers and values and which aren't really in the forefront of relationships I personally have in the church. It's okay to not be okay with things that are not okay is what I'm basically trying to say. It's also okay to make your own decisions and know that you still deserve all the love and support you would having in any other circumstance. You got this either way David! I KNOW!!! that the plan was for us to come here and get bodies, and that with that would come a great variety of choices. I'm glad that you're here on earth with me. I hope that you're happy. I'm glad that you feel comfortable to explore the world without fear. Every child of God deserves that right. Your melody is music to my ears no matter what your choices are, because you're my brother, and I love you. -Heather