(23 minutes) "This is how I discovered truth. My name is Chris and I'm an Ex Mormon."
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- To view Chris's own animated video series about his exit from the LDS church, visit his youtube channel here:
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www.i-am-an-exmormon.com/
www.postmormon.org/
www.exmormon.reddit.com
www.LifeAfterMormonism.net
I served a mission in Japan and remember all the wonderful spiritual experiences and feelings very vividly. Spirituality, God and Religion is such an interesting and passionate topic.
My life has been such a wonderful journey of discovery, and I have found so much to gain by studying these topics. My life is truly enriched because of light and truth.
I encourage you to leave no stone unturned in your quest for truth.
My advice? Learn what truth is, and seek to discern the patterns of truth. Here is what I have found so far:
Truth is not afraid of being discovered and examined thoroughly, rather it is darkness and deception that hides behind the shadows -- in hopes of never being "found out".
Truth can be sliced and analyzed in 100 different ways and it will always remain true.
Falsehood on the other hand can only be sliced a few different ways before it becomes increasingly obvious that it is false.
People who hold false beliefs avoid criticism and debate, and tend to avoid sharing their experiences publicly because they know their opinion is not well founded.
Truth tends to fit all the facts, while falsehood only fits a portion of all the facts.
Truth is independent of belief, social status, tradition, feelings, experiences or culture.
Falsehoods that persist for long periods of time (generation after generation) tend to have a propagation mechanism that takes advantage of human purposes, fears and desires.
Truth cannot contradict itself or reality.
As knowledge is gained, truth and falsehood both become more self-evident. Therefore knowledge plays a major role in discernment.
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This guy changed my life three years ago. I will be forever grateful for his videos on TH-cam!!! I finally started sharing my own story on my channel. Thank you so much for changing my life and leading me to find truth.
I just subscribed to your channel too.
@@margelatutrandafirulgalben3156 thanks so much, that means a lot to me. ♥
Hey would you help me with a couple questions?
So you went from one big lie to an even bigger lie? And you feel better about it? Following science doesn't do anything but lead you to God. GOD'S fingerprint is in his creation. You can do science because of God. You need to turn to the Jesus of the Bible, not the Book of Mormon. That's the real Jesus and God's revelation of himself to mankind. You've fallen for the devils trick. Don't be deceived. The bible has historical and archeological proof of its truth and has stood the test of time. It is just as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago. You are happy, because you feel as if you can live your life as you please and pay no consequences, but sin has to be dealt with, and God does not pardon sin. However to use your own words, it gets better. Jesus is the answer to the sin problem. He lived a life you could not live. He died a death that you and I deserve, yet he rose again as he said he would and overcame death so that all who put their trust and belief in him could be forgiven. I pray you find the truth, the truth that is only found in Jesus. Jesus said, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and no one comes to the Father except through Me." God bless
@@Zelmark what are your questions? Maybe I can help.
"Right off the bat, I stopped judging people..." You NAILED that one buddy. It's hard to put into words that strange piece of mental programming -- and how it feels when its gone. It's like a knife that you've lived with stuck between your ribs your whole life, and then, suddenly, it's gone! It feels so much better, and I genuinely started to learn about REAL Love after I stopped judging my fellow humans and started wanting to accept each of them.
Duh! Did you miss all the scriptures that told you not to judge others as that is God's job?!!
Thats a big issue with the lds.
They really think they have the rt.
To judge others. But they dont.
There is but one judge. It sint no man. If they really loved all people then why would they have the belief that their in some ways better thsn another its brain wash
And they use peer pressureto ruin others lives. Thru ex communicate
For god sake thats the best thing that could happen. Ud be set free
Can i get an amen😉
Neal Bertelsen... So , how is your life in this confused world without the hope of all Christians that Jesus is coming back soon and that He will fix things up? Your life here is of no meaning if you do not know Jesus as your Savior. Are you looking for satisfaction using drugs or something else to fill your life? Most humans are made to have hope in something better that can only be filled by knowing Jesus. . What is the meaning of your life?
@@DrAnnBlakeTracy Shalom Ann Blake- Tracy, ..... I understand what you are saying, yet what do you do with the following Scripture ?: John 7:24 King James Version.
24 Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.
These are words from Christ Himself.
Yes, read the context.
Do we even realize how much of understanding we lack because we don't study the source language?
Ever since i began to do word studies (look up the meanings to certain words in Hebrew (Ivriet) and Greek) Scripture opened up to me.
So sad to say that we Christians tend to be judgemental and legalistic. Which is why many people are very offended and put off by Christians.
Jesus commanded us to love one another and that love will never fail even if all else fails. Period. Shalom and Agape to all regardless.
Chris, Thank you for sharing, I AM an ex Mormon. I have a lot to say about myself when I was Mormon for 18 years. On My period of time being Mormon So many things were troubling me, so many things were confusing me.
Then I decided to disconnect myself completely from Mormon in 2015. It was very very hard decision for me to out from Mormon. It was the hardest moment but I finally did...Then voilà, me myself the lovely smile come back and Today my life change a lot for better. I am so great full in my life. The Holy bible from Genesis to revelation is sufficient enough for me to understand the words and believe the word of God. Thanks God.
Wow! His story blew me away. It takes so much strength to question your lifelong beliefs and those of your family and friends.
Well you can be raised in a religion a faith but as an adult it’s up to you whether you let that die or maintain .
You admire all the WRONG things!!!!!!
Congrats on breaking free of a lifetime of programming Chris!
All religions program people. Once you start thinking and questioning you can't follow any religion. Besides there are over 3000 gods that are worshipped. Everyone claims that their god is the true god and they can prove it. And god is a narcissist that must be worshipped? Oh. Gimme a break.
As an ex-Jehovah's Witness, I appreciate this video. Same scam, different religion.
A A sorry but it’s a cult not based off of bible teachings at all
A A sorry no that would be my church the Roman Catholic one which comes from St. Peter and Christ started with him and his giving his life on the cross the Book of Mormon isn’t biblical in any way with prophets I consider false ones and plural marriage this is a cult and I’m sorry if you don’t believe that but it’s true ! Jesus didn’t say marry more than one wife . Nor did he say that men can become gods and the only way to salvation is through celestial marriages lies the whole book is only sacred book I trust is the Bible and the Book of Mormon isn’t a part of it wake up !
A A if that were true how come so many are leaving it then ? Go watch escaping polygamy and other shows which feature ex LDS there has to be a reason for them to leave the church they’ve been brought up in some reason for their dissatisfaction .
@@michelleflood8220 Sorry, but your church isn't real either. Jesus didn't say to marry anybody if I remember correctly. Well, he didn't exist, so he didn't say anything.
@@RB-zh1eqHey, so I know this is late but I feel that I should clarify a statement you made about Jesus' existence. Jesus is regarded as a historical figure by historians of all backgrounds including atheist. This is due to the historical text found outside of the gospel. Writings of Cornelius Tacitus a roman senator and historian who wrote about Emperor Nero's persecution of christians for their belief in "Christus, the founder of the name, was put to death by Pontius Pilate, procurator of Judea in the reign of Tiberius.” (Klein 2021) Tacitus was NOT a follower of Jesus Christ, but was a historian of 116 AD. Roman governor Pliny the Younger also writes about Jesus , as he mentions christians worshiping the man as a God. They would “sing hymns to Christ as to a god.” (Klein 2021)
Suetonius, another Roman historian also mentions Jesus. He wrote about Emperor Claudius expulsion of jews that were "making constant disturbances at the instigation of Chrestus.” (Klein 2021.) Lastly we have Flavius Josephus, a jewish historian, who although many of his writings are placed under question due to possible tampering, the majority of Historians still agree on the acknowledgment of Christ's existence by him.
All of this I found in the article below:
www.history.com/news/was-jesus-real-historical-evidence
In addition, I would argue that although the gospels were written by Jesus' followers they are still historical writings of Jesus Christ, which can be accounted as eyewitness reports. Lee Strobel makes a great case for this in his book " The Case For Christ."
I hope this clears up a few things.
Wow a friend of the family thought that he could literally resurrect someone and told the family directly ‘I will resurrect this deceased person?’ I’m sure they were trying to be comforting but that must have been absolutely traumatizing for the family.
I had Mormonism thrust on me from birth too and I left as soon as I was old enough to think for myself. Well done.
Thrust on you at birth, WOW!!! You should write a book. At birth, like did your parents video record your birth? Or do you have a real good memory? Where can i get a copy of that book?
Maple Ridge What the hell are you going on about? My parents were Mormon before I was born, ergo, I was a Mormon by default from birth. What are you trying to say?
huxleypig69 Whatever Maple Ridge is trying to say it comes off as childish.
@@mapleridge8326 why the dickishness? Any reasonable person would understand what the poster meant.
Mormonism denies all thinking and intelectual honesty. LDS requires zero ethics and a narcissistic personality
Him:"there could be a lot of different things in this cup"
Me: "yEAH LIKE A CULT"
I've been there praying for God to tell me this was true. I fought with the spirit that I felt telling me it was true. I found myself waking up in the middle of the night covered in sweat. Because I was fighting so hard to ignore it, I felt that same spirit trying to force this religion on me. That's how I knew it couldn't be true! The spirit behind Mormonism isn't God!
The LDS religion is antichrist. Did you find Jesus?
my name is David, my family is for a lack of a better word "Mormon Royalty" an apostle is my first cousin, my family has been with the Church since inception. I am proud to say that I am an exmormon! spread the truth. Hopefully everyone will wake up and live happy lives for God not a business disguised as a church.
You are almost there. Now you need to realize that there is not an invisible sky daddy who is watching over you. You are on your own any you get to take credit for every success and grow from your failures, knowing that you are never punished by some eternal spirit. Live your own good life, we are in it together, but all we have is each other.
another fraud. There is no "Mormon Royalty"! Sorry folks but this guy doesn't know what the hell he's talking about. Mormon Royalty proves he's never been a Mormon. There is no such thing.
@@ztopztop8245
No. What this proves is YOU are not and have never been a Mormon.
If you were LDS, you'd KNOW that the children/relatives of LDS aposkulls
and profits are treated as special (ROYALTY) in every ward/stake they live in....as long as their last name matches those of historic (or current) LDS leaders...Smith, Young, Hinckley, Monson, etc.
You are correct if you meant to say that they should *NOT* be treated as royalty. I can agree with that...they should be treated like every other member...like the pieces of shit the leadership believe them to be!!
Do you really think Donny and Marie would be treated like everyone else in YOUR WARD if they lived there??
@@ronjones4069 sir what you say has the appearance of sounding good and reasonable but i ask if you only take your view a step or two further would basically mean we live here a short time , grow bored of life and then die for the next generation to repeat the same process all over again. I tell you that view is rather bleak , hopeless and lacks any real meaning to life; surely you must have on some occasion have questioned "what's the point of it all?" I also like to point and you may have noticed that neither squirrels nor gorillas nor crocodiles nor crickets nor any other species has any type of courts nor police officers or any type of justice system; and yet somehow humans do. If we are been created through chance and randomness why of all creatures do humans have a moral code and sense of right and wrong and not be like all the other creatures on this earth. I make the claim this is reason because we ie the humans were created in the very image of A SUPREME BEING and HE HAS put right and wrong in our dna and therefore make the claim that since we have such values and a moral compass there must be A MORE SUMPREME BEING greater than we are where they come from .
@@daveyjones9930 yes, because I have been the neighbor of 6 different apostles... and no one in the neighborhood gave two shits who they were
Remarkable story. I was in an LDS Bishopric, opened myself to fully scrutinizing our truth claims, and ended up leaving. Best decision I've ever made. Painful yes, but life outside of the belief bubble is so much better than the narrow shoes of the LDS life.
The Bible. Christ, God. Wisdom, love for all and Faith in God. Thou shalt not judge.
God will take saint into heaven, and not religious people. Saint are people who believe in God, has nothing to do with judging others and being selfish righteous. Christ is a good example.
Pray And praise in moderation. Humbly in love. The road is narrow, but easys to find . Trust God he will lead YOU. Amen
Great explanation of the experience and the very typical emotional process of leaving the LDS church.
Wow. As an ex-Jehovah's Witness, I hadn't planned to listen to your entire story. But you spoke so passionately--yet logically--and I identified with much of what you said--especially about loving this life now. I, too, felt that freedom from the fear of Satan. Rather than judge others, I can relax and enjoy people. Thanks from South Dakota, Chris!
God bless ya, Chris! One of the most thoughtful and interesting “ex-Mormon” accounts. A few of my favorite lines: 7:10 “This church is either true, or false, and if it’s false I will leave it...” That’s courage, bro. And 14:58 “Truth doesn’t contradict itself. Truth doesn’t contradict reality...either the BOM is true or it’s false...” Yep, right. And how kind you are in calling a spade a spade that Joseph Smith is a “scam-artist....fraudster....con-artist...” (15:15).
So many other good points, like “selectively forgetting,” the glass of water example, Book of Abraham fallacies, a cautionary word about testing the validity of a book by one’s feelings, the absence of DNA evidence for the BOM, the plagiarized errors of the KJV showing up in the BOM. Well done. You’re a good teacher. I learned a lot.
We celebrate with you in your post-LDS freedom & happiness.
An observation/opinion of my own: Mormonism is a counterfeit of the Real Thing. Mormonism isn’t a counterfeit of a fairy tale. So there really is a Real Thing.
God bless.
This was a fantastic story that I greatly relate to at this point in my life. This quarantine has given me a lot of time to do my own research and try my own tests and I’ve come to similar conclusions.
This video is absolutely beautiful. It's civil, logical, and deeply personal. Thank you. I am also an ex mormon and it was a painful and long transition in my life. I'm still not married so I cannot imagine the what it was like for you to leave when you already had a family in the church. I greatly respect you for your integrity.
Kevin Lunt look into Catholicism! True church. Just read and will find proof!
@@sheilacampos7757 there are too many (child) sex abuse cover ups in Catholicism for it to be true.
What a lovely young man. Congratulations on your awakening.
+montyollie
Thanks for expressing your support.
There will be fewer men stuck in the church if we all do our part to show the world the awful things LDS and ancient prophets have taught.
ExMormon boards receive many posts from people who are still active, but trying to find a way out.
+montyollie ---Awakening? He exchanged a lie for a fable.
+gordon3186 No, he said the the fable of the devil is a fable.
I'm Justa: Pro-truth Latter-day Saint.
+justamusta you contradict yourself when you say you're pro truth and latter day saint, if you were even looking for the truth you would have found it and left the church like this guy did
Terribly this is EXACTLY what happened with my cousin. A year into his mission his father my uncle passed away. He stayed and finished out the mission. When he returned home I believe that’s when things really changed him. He’s never been the same.
So sad for them
Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Chris. I am sure it was incredibly difficult to put yourself out there.
The way you spoke to us and about the church was very respectful and it is clear to see the kindness in your heart.
I watched this video several years ago during my journey out of Mormonism. Watching it again today, I can relate even better to his feelings of peace, happiness and purpose. It's like I've had an 800 lb gorilla removed from off my back. There IS life after Mormonism, and it is great! Thank you, Chris, for sharing your experience.
I left, because I started waking up and seeing so many discrepancies, and I started picking up the Bible and reading that. And ever since I've been reading and believing ONLY the Bible, I have changed immensely how I am with other people.. I stopped judging others and instead seeing how we are all family and we should love and truly care for others and GIVE to others. I believe in a sense of community.
So, Madam Fragger, you now condone slavery? And incest? And you believe that men who rape women don't deserve punishment? And that it's OK to slaughter babies?
Because God does.
It's all in the Bible. (Don't believe me? Google it...) But of *course* you believe me - because you already know it's there, because you've been "reading and believing ONLY the Bible," right? So you already know that those are biblical morals -- which you've apparently now adopted as your own. :-)
Are you proud of that? Or have you not really READ the Bible?
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I never said all of that and you know it.
Don't have so much condemnation in your heart.
I hear you. I believe in the Bible too, Plus I left Mormonism. Good for you.
I'm a ex-Mormon too, and now a Christian, who believes in Jesus Christ. Don't worry about other comments, as there will be many "intelligent" people in hell.
@@Jesus_The.Way.Of.Peace. hehehe
Wow this guys amazing I’ve been in the church my whole life I’m 38 but have been inactive for about 10 years. And have slowly becoming more and more questioning about Mormons. I too was scared shitless in the temple
I can't believe I haven't seen this in 9 years since you released it. I don't know you, but I'm proud of you.
Wow that's great seeing someone describe the rational thought process of leaving the Mormon church props to you for speaking up. I feel so bad for everybody who's believed something for their entire life and then discovering that's it's wrong, irrational it must be heart braking to find something like that out
Jassi Arja ''who's believed something for their entire life then discovering that's it's wrong,'' That's what they want you to believe! Google ''Book of Abraham debunks anti-Mormonism you tube'' and you'll see how that these anti-Mormons (cowards) spend an entire life time and a lot of money trying to keep people from converting to Mormonism (Jesus Christ)!
Richard Holmes yeah whatever not gonna try and argue, cause it wouldnt go anywhere, have a nice day :)
Jassi Arja Likewise I'm sure!
Richard Holmes Jesus tap dancing Christ, Richard. "That is what they want you to believe." Who the fuck is they? Who profits from people leaving this stupid ass cult except for the person who was smart enough to leave and any of their potential children they would have inculcated with this nonsense?
colorcountrykid ''Who the fuck is they?'' Those who are never Catholic would be at least one description!
"We have arranged a global civilization in which most crucial elements profoundly depend on science and technology. We have also arranged things so that almost no one understands science and technology. This is a prescription for disaster. We might get away with it for a while, but sooner or later this combustible mixture of ignorance and power is going to blow up in our faces."
-Carl Sagan
So very true. I have tried to simplify certain sciences to some people and it is like showing monkeys how to play with fire. Tried explaining what a Milankovitch cycle is and the dynamics, importance, and effects of it in biosciences; again like teachings monkeys mechanics. Why does a monkey need to know mechanics? Well, they don't. So I stopped. I wasn't attaching a doomsday theory or a conspiracy to it so it was not well received by the monkeys. Tried explaining how this cycle in tandem with lunar cycles works through space-time and the relativity of time thereof. It lacked stories of fire and brimstone though so the monkeys couldn't use it to keep the chimps in fear of eternal suffering from a loving God. The monkeys cared not that I tried sharing my science with them as they would rather oh and ah and call things phenomena and argue over piety.
Thank you so much for this. Very moving...I can't believe people have downvoted such a touching video.
Every church claims to be THE TRUE church. Poppycock to put it nicely.
So TRUE! Catholics, Mormons, Jews, Muslims, etc., ALL believe that THEY are the ONE "true church."
@@valeriegriner5644 3 people believe 1+1=3, 1 person believes 1+1=2. It doesn't mean all 4 are wrong! Just because theirs an abundance of pagan religions of men, doesn't mean there's no one true 'Word' of God! The Word of God has nothing to do with 'jumping through hoops', that's called religion. Religion was created by man. Its about how man can 'Earn Heaven'. The Bible is the Word of God! Those who know the Bible, know the difference from false doctrines like LDS and the truth of Scripture. Heaven is not for the good, its for the forgiven through the grace of Christ.
Incorrect, baptists, prespertirian, Lutheran, methodist, and MANY others work together with our little differences but are unified, by Christ- "I AM the way the truth and the life, NO ONE can go to the Father but by me" John 14:6 . We know Jesus did not lie.
That's wrong. Born again Christians know their church is not the Truth but Jesus is. Raised Methodist and then non denomationsl and now I'm charismatic. None of the churches I have been to claimed they are the only true church like the LDS church does.
This testimony is great on so many levels. First of all you are very brave for putting yourself and your story out there. There are so many religious people that are very hateful and you risked persecution for doing this. I hope you are doing great Chris and congratulations on your new life!
this was wonderful to watch for me. I have been raised catholic my whole life and have been in a 3 year relationship with my boyfriend who is LDS. I have investigated the LDS church for a year or so and things just dont add up for me. For example, direct contradiction to the bible, God was once a man and worked is way up to become God, there is the ability to become like God, temple marriage is necessary to receive the highest level of heaven etc.. These things just dont make sense to me but of course they do to my boyfriend who was raised in the church. He is leaving for his mission in june and i just want to help him to look at things from a different perspective and not be so narrow minded.i know no matter how hard i try to show him that the book of mormon or even his church isnt true he has to find out for himself just like chris. Thank you so much for this video. I was considering maybe converting to LDS but now that i see and heard with my own eyes i know that it is not. There should totally be a support group/online chat for exmormons and investigators and even current LDS members, i think that would help tremendously. Also, any advice would be much appreciated. Wonderful video again :)
TH-cam Grammy award nominee right here. Best monologue of the year.
Im an lds believer, and i have to say that this is by far the best ex-mormon video I have ever seen. And I have seen a lot..
God bless you brother,
No children should be allowed to be alone with church leaders.
@jack heenan brief update... I stared to question Mormonism... And I didn't stop there... Now I barely believe in God
@@RickyMon take a look at William Lane Craig
"There is something feeble and a little contemptible about a man (or woman) who cannot face the perils of life without the help of comfortable myths. Almost inevitably some part of him/her is aware that they are myths and believes them only because they are comforting. But he/she dares not face this fact! Moreover, since he/she is aware, however dimly, that his opinions are not rational, he/she becomes furious when they are disputed."
-Bertrand Russell
Yes. But he was just a white man in an era when racism was common place. Hardly surprising. Any white men saying something even a little positive about blacks at the time was ahead of his time. I prefer to judge him according to this frame of reference. Brigham Young was certainly behind Russell judging from his teachings regarding blacks. Shall I quote him instead?
Iwould bekeen
You misunderstand me. I am no mormon. Bertrand Russell taught the killing of most of the world's population at Oxford as part of the malthusian solution. His ideas now reside in the elite, like prince phillip who wants to be reincarnated as a deadly virus to kill most of the people on this world.
I have not read Russell extensively, but I have read him. Maybe you could provide me with a reference? However, I find whether or not he said those things unimportant in regards to the quote about religion because I prefer to evaluate and critically examine each idea individually. Russell had a great many ideas that I have examined and agree with, however, there are some that I do not. Therefore I do not find it acceptable to judge an idea based on the character of the person who said it. This is called as hominem. Religious prophets and leaders who claim to be in direct communion with god is a different story when it comes to ad hominem and faith in them.
Reference?
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that's what I thought.
Chris, this is a brilliant video. I have shared it among my ex Jehovahs Witness Facebook group. Everything you say is exactly the same as the experience of JWs when they leave. Such a helpful video for JWs who as still in, because its a safe way of getting them to examine their own religion.
It's uplifting to hear a happy man speak of his happiness.
The joy on your face at the end is a thing of beauty. Thank you for sharing your story!
I was a mormon and i totally love this guys approach on life now. Live for today! Im glad to see the truth as well. Happy days Chris!
Wow! This was just beautifully done.
This was absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
Very well said, and very well done. Thanks for doing this and sharing it for others.
I went to Las Vegas on my mission. It was the best two days of my life.
Glorious. Haha u kill me.
Re: the part about climbing on to the roof and screaming "Hey! There's no Satan!" made me want to shout back, "Yeah, but there's still gravity! Be careful up there!"
Read the Book of Revelation. Yes Satan is as real as gravity...
Who was Paul speaking about in 2 Cor 4;4 ?
John Smith its all an analogy for the polor opposite of love and fear. its not literal. so you believe you need salvation because your many great grandparents listened to a talking snake? so there for you are thrown into a firey pit forever? how about the Japanese that believe in Zen or the Indians that believe in Hinduism, they were never taught that Christ was the Messiah. are all those millions and millions of people going to hell forever and ever and ever? if you were kidnapped at birth and dropped off in India you would say Krishna is the lord....and there is no satan.
Robert Hays exactly! I was deep into Christianity and riddled with fear until I thought for myself and realized its bullshit. the problem is they are not thinking for themselves
Well who was Jesus tempted by in the wilderness. Say there is no satan and you are calling the real Jesus a liar.
Good on you Chris. I have watched many similar stories to yours and it truly warms my heart every time. My admiration and respect for you all is immense. I had to get away from an extremely toxic family...which was a very long time and painful process...but was certainly the best thing i could have done. For all of you ex-mormons the enormity of it all is far greater and my heart goes out to you. To see the truth and speak your truth is the best thing we all can do for ourselves. You are an inspiration to us all. I wish you the very best :)
Thank you for sharing your story! So relateable and heartfelt.
Very powerful thoughts! I resigned 2 years ago partially due to your comments. Thank you so much!
I almost gave up on this video when you got to your brother's death and all that came with it, because that was just too... Well. I'm glad I didn't though, because it gives me quite a lot of hope that someone who has been quite thoroughly brainwashed for his entire life, can still think critically enough to come out of it. You're a very impressive human being for that, I cannot imagine what it must be like to have your whole life and everyone you know and love centered around and (seemingly) inseparably mixed into a religion. I'm sorry for the damage that was done before you managed to break away from it all, but thankfully you seem to be in a great place now. :) All the best for the future!
It’s not the first time, that I am watching this video. He is telling his story in a way, that I have to imagine myself being in his position. After 23 minutes I wake up out of his story and deeply connect to the situation he was in. Very impressive man. Very impressive transformation. Very impressive story telling.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you, Chris! I wish I would have known about this video 2 1/2 years ago when I left the Church. Life if GREAT now! It was a sad and scary and painful experience leaving what I had known and lived and been saturated in for 37 years (age 14-51) but, as you pointed out, LIFE DOES GET BETTER!!! I am so very grateful, as you mentioned, for the sureness of life right now. And the mystery of the afterlife is an exciting thought, not having to worry about falling short and not getting to be with my family. Enjoying my family and my life TODAY! Thank you so much for sharing your story, Chris!
Exceptionally beautiful, Thank you so much for your profound heart sharing.
I am so grateful for a wonderful and beautiful person like Chris. He can live freely and without fear now, out of this racist and homophobic evil cult.
Thank you so much for sharing your journey.
I relate to the tragedies you suffered at a young age. I think those play an important role in shaping the mind to pursue answers.
Congrats, and best wishes on your exciting new journey of helping others.
A lot of this video was honestly heartbreaking - imagining this poor guy's pain, fear and confusion as his doubts started to mount up and his faith fell away.
It takes a lot of strength and courage to push through all of that and insist on looking for the truth. Bravo Sir!
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Stickie Dmin Good post. You said a lot with few words.
I'm saving this video to show my family when they eventually find out I've left the church. It's perfect to how I feel and how it happened to me. Thank you for this video.
Welcome to reality brother.
So many realities...
This was very thoughtful and wonderfully presented. Thanks Chris!
So engaging and eloquent! Thanks for sharing your story!
I also am an ex mormon. I remember at a young age sitting at church just knowing (discernment) what was being taught and told was a lie. I never connected with the mormon religion and always thought maybe something was wrong with me. Fast forward, JOSEPH SMITH IS A FALSE PROPHET and has led so many LDS members away from the true God. Chris I loved listening to everything you had to say until you got to the part about believing in science and how the devil is a boogie man. In the Bible it says that 'My people perish for a lack of knowledge'. Joseph Smith and many prophets were and are being used by the enemy to led God's children to hell. Reject the religion not Jesus. Jesus was crucified on that cross for everyones sins that is a fact. Jesus saves and I pray that you build that relationship with him.
Consider the possibility though that Jesus wasn't actually able to multiply fish or walk on water. Could be, don't you think ? Bill
William Hoover, until you disprove the resurrection historically, going after any other miracle does nothing to the faith of a Christian. The only things we have historically of Jesus are documents of the miracles he's done and his message. Even those who hated him and wanted him killed admitted to his power, though they claimed he was using the enemy's power.
Grace M I never connected either. I have left too. It's been a gradual process over about ten years or so. I'm so much happier now!
Thanks for giving me the strength to come to terms with the feelings I've had for years now- that the church isn't true and is at least not the church for me. I don't know why I was so scared to realize this. But I can't avoid the truth that I don't feel God nor Jesus there, I just don't. Sorrow, pain and suicidal thoughts outweigh the good that has come for this religion. I'm out.
BEST HAVE A TALK TO JESUS AND CLEAR THINGS UP.
henochparks Best for you is to shut the fuck up
Nippe Nappe
HAHAHA YOU GOING TO SHUT ME UP?
henochparks AT thesignsoflife7 '' Stop shouting.'' Am pretty certain you'v said a number of times henoch why you post in caps!
Richard Holmes
I CAN READ MOST EVERYTHING BUT WRITING IS EASIER USING CAPS.
Dude. You got my respect. I'm sorry for the losses your family dealt with. The lies you had to uncover. But I'm happy something was gained in your journey, your own intellect. I enjoyed your video.
Congratulations for finding peace and happiness! You are a brave man! Thanks for sharing this, you are doing helping to open the eyes of minds of many people blinded by religion.
I bet some Christians/Mormons will say "Oh that wasn't Jesus talking to your mom, it was Satan pretending to be Jesus." LOL
Exactly. I hate how the religious can say anything when something doesn't go the way they expect. "It wasn't the time... it wasn't God's plan..." or in fact "it was God's plan all along!"
Pablo Settecase religion... empowering intellectual laziness for 6015 years... erm... i mean 30,000 years.
***** in my opinion, you are replacing one iteration of the same imaginary person for another. in the end, if you hear voices... you are crazy.
***** ...said the brainwashed. :P
freqimann lol
Chris: Bless your heart. I was with you right up until the last couple of minutes of your video. Whatever you do, don't stop searching for truth - there's more. Test al things. Be a lover of truth.
He did find out the truth. What are you even saying?
Jesus said, "I am the way, the TRUTH, and the life." Read the Bible. That it can't be trusted is one of Mormonism's lies. Do you know who the Biblical, historical Jesus is?
Read the Bible please
@@viviant4777so the Mormon fairytale is wrong but the Christian fairytale is true. If you don't believe that, read the bible, which is a fairytale.
Dude, thank you so much. I got married in the temple 3 months ago. 3 MONTHS! I’ve been feeling these little doubts eating away at me for years now, but I couldn’t face them because I’m terrified that my marriage won’t succeed, that my life will fail and that I’ll be forever unhappy and alone. After all, wickedness never was happiness right? I needed to hear this, from a Mormon, who understands the fear and (I hate to use the word) brainwashing. Thank you
didn't see this untill after my own journey, I'm a bit younger than you but never have a seen someone else with such great reasoning and examples 95% the exact same to how I feel/felt before, during, and after my experience.
This is an excellent commentary.
I love the fact that Chris hits the nail on the head when talking about praying and looking for an answer. About thirty-five years ago I was at a branch meeting where blatant lies were told but accepted as truth by everyone, and they talked about how the Spirit was strong. I was the one who was the mischief maker. I wondered how they could all feel the Spirit when I knew that lies had been told. And so I wondered if I had ever really felt the Spirit, or was it purely psychological, or emotional? That's when I started to realise something was very wrong and shortly after that I left the church. Of course, since then I've discovered the real history of the church and the story behind the so-called Book of Abraham, so I now know intellectually that the church is not true. But thirty-five years ago all I knew was that something was very wrong through my own experience. I found Chris's video to be incredibly uplifting and inspiring.
This video helped me leave 4 years ago. My life has become much happier and full since. Thank you
This was excellent! The way you discussed testing the water in multiple ways to know that it is water was brilliant!
My advice for people is to not trust simply their eyes. Why do we trust our eyes when they are so distant and deceiving? Also, when I pray, I don't pray like most people. Why do people pray the way they do? Its so impersonal and unfair to God. We beg him for a new car, a new house, a better and higher paying job... Worldly things! We can't give God our shopping lists and expect him to provide us with things that are our responsibility to provide for ourselves. God will bless you with better things, true, and he will perform miracles for you, but have you earned them? Sure, we may pray less selfishly, "Please feed the starving children in Africa," but never, "How can I feed the starving children in Africa?" Or we say, "Please heal my neighbor from his illness," but never, "As you heal my neighbor's illness, what can I do to ease his suffering and improve the way he feels spiritually?" Or the big one, "Lord, bring us world peace," instead of "Lord, how can I help bring your love and peace to the people of this world? For through you, all things are possible." Why do we worry about the things we need and want and selfishly bring them to the Lord? God knows the things you need and want. He will provide. He clothes the lillies of the field and feeds the animals. Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given unto you (Matt 6:25-34). Talking to God is like talking to a friend on the telephone. So why do we talk on and on, begging for things, which is rude to do to a friend, then when we are done, we hang up the phone, not giving God a chance to speak? So I don't pray like that. I instead use a different technique. I "meditate" on the spirit of God. I enter a very quiet, private place and relax, bringing myself to a meditative state. I don't get on my knees and fold my hands as its too uncomfortable. God doesn't care what position we are in when we pray. He once told me, "Lay flat on the ground, with your face down. Stretch out your arms as if you were nailed to a cross. Put a Bible on your head, on each hand and on your feet. Then pray." It was so uncomfortable I couldn't concentrate, and I said, "This is too hard." He said, "And completely unnecessary. Form of the body means nothing, even a position that looks completely respectful and submissive. Instead, humble your spirit, focus only on not your desires, as I know them all, but focus on me and what I need and want you to do for me, because these things you know nothing of." When I meditate, there is a HUGE INFLUX OF MANY SPIRITUAL VOICES! Yes, I hear the voices of angels and demons, even the Devil himself. The trick I have had to learn is how to weed through the voices, and ignore any that preach to me anything that glorifies the flesh or a worldly, sinful spirit. Usually these voices are loud and attention-grabbing, and very influential and desirable to your human spirit. Sometimes they can make me believe them for a while, until I hear something from that voice that I can tell is not that of God, and his spirit of love for others, not simply oneself. So I work to find the quietest voice in the crowd, the one that seems to speak of things I do not understand at first. God never yells, even when he is upset at us. He is constantly in a peaceful loving mood. I listen to that voice and concentrate only on this. I don't speak until God has made his point. If I ask questions, he answers them. But beware, evil spirits know that you have found the right voice, and attempt to distract you with something worldly. A song or joke, or something else. You must ignore these. God won't stop the conversation completely if the song gets stuck in your head. He will simply pause and continue when you pay attention to him again. Remember 1st Corinthians 13 (whole chapter). Everything that it says Love is, God is. Everything it says Love is not, God is not. Learn and memorize this in your heart, and you will truly understand who God is. "I am that I am" means "I am who I am because of what I do. I have many Names, because my Names reflect my personality. My Word is my truth, my promise, and my everlasting covenant." You will know that perfect voice when you find it, because it is so very different from the rest of them. Learn from God. He will teach you secrets within and outside of scripture that will blow your mind. I know this from experience! He will guide you to that duty that is his desire, not your own. Your motto in life will become: "My will is not my own. It is God's will. For when my will forever becomes God's will, whenever I have a will of my own, I trust that it becomes God's will as well." However, we may still sin, as we are imperfect humans, but God's love and forgiveness make him perfect in goodness and righteousness. Knowing this and following him and obeying him will make us more like him. God bless you all.
I've met many exmos, but few left for the same reasons I left. Our stories are quite similar. It's comforting to hear others use the same lines of reasoning.
It also took me about a year to find my bearings.
Respect! Your courage has set you free. 😊
You wouldn't believe all the memories I could tell you that helped me set me free.
Thank you for being so vulnerable
i have been visited by mormans and witnesses many times. Every visit i make the same deal; they watch and listen to Eric in this video and after i attend a one hour service at thier temple or church. so far 4 have sat througg the length of his video and i honored my part and went to thier service respectfully. since last summer i know have 5 new friends that have left their faiths and a few others that are seriously considering it not soley on this video but the doubts and realizations they have had since hearing its message. the hardest part about finding out that the truth you hold as absolute is false is discovering anything new and meaningful, but i promise it is possible and infinitely more fulfilling.
LDS and Joseph Smith is fake. This does not mean that Jesus is not real. You should read the bible for yourself without anyone telling you what it means. Jesus loves you man.
We came to know Jesus from the bible and the prophets that testified of him, and yet we also believe the prophets concerning other prophecies of him and other prophets and the restoration of the kingdom of God....
We do NOT discard Jesus but in fact we testify of him, the more!
The BoM is that testimony and binding witness to the "bible" and the prophets...Amos 3/7
As fopr your personal opinion of Joseph Smith Jnr being a fake, thats your personal opinion, your free to have it.....Just like me having my personal opinion of you and your faithlessness on the bible and its teachings and prophecies.
I invite you,Simbarashe Zimuto....To read about another witness of JESUS CHRIST,not another Gospel but witness of him from another tribe of Israel which was separated from Israel and Judah
There is absolute incontrovertible archaeological evidence that the gospels are not genuine accounts and the rest of the new testament has no veracity as a valid document. Jesus probably existed, but he was most likely just like Joseph Smith, a religious leader who probably bought into his own hype.
Both people are recorded as being alive am I wrong?.....Both had recorded historys.....Both were considered great men with heavenly knowledge that no one else had at or for those times....Both are recorded going to other cities and doing miracles....
You claim to no veracity as a valid document...is that just your personal opinion?....Because I can assure you alot disagree with your account....like me
It has no veracity because no original document of any book of the new testament exists, or at least is known to exist. In addition, the accounts of the ministry of Jesus are all non-contemporary, being written well after the fact and at least two of them being derivative of a missing text known as the Q document.
Joseph Smith can at least be verified to exist through strong historical evidence. The same can not be said for Jesus. I believe he did exist, but can't substantiate this through any peer reviewed research. It's merely a conclusion reached through what I've read and studied, and is what I believe most likely to be true. Nevertheless the lack of substantive evidence is a well known historical and archaeological reality. So no, it's not a personal opinion, or an opinion of any sort. It's a conclusion based on reasoning and examination of the findings of valid historical research.
It has veracity because simply the New Testament RECORD'S ACTUAL PEOPLE FOR THOSE TIMES....
Cæsar Augustus.....Pilate.....Temple of Herod....a great famine was prophecied.
I agree with your assumption that NO original N/T books are in existence as far as I know.....Yet Christ said in John 14/26, that thru the holy ghost all THINGS WHATSOEVER HE SAID, WILL BE BOUGHT BACK INTO THEIR MEMORY......
Because its not written down, doesnt mean it doesnt exist or not recorded else where?
wahooooo! I was rejoicing an laughing with you during the "there is no satan" part. I recently discovered that for myself, and I love believing that! Thanks for sharing your story! It increased my current quality of life immensely.
If you have Christ, that statement is partly true. Theirs a Lucifer, he simply cannot have what belongs to Christ.
Good of you to post this. Thank you.
I have a very close friend who had a very similar experience
He gave a blessing with other church leaders to a man in hospital that he will be okay and will return to his family, instead the guy died the next day.
The wife was devastated. She had accepted her husband would die as the doctors told her, then she was given hope he would recover. It never happened.
My friend became an exmormon after that experience.
I thank you for your courage and strength to get out of Mormonism.
Your story was truly touching, I commend you for your bravery! I can relate to your story from an evangelical Christian perspective. It's a similar story although I came about it through a more gradual process. I always had a bad taste in my mouth about certain Christian beliefs, like everyone's going to hell unless they say the sinner's prayer, and the Sodom and Gomorrah story, things like that. And the way we judged other people for not believing what we believed - that attitude of superiority I found distasteful and arrogant, even when I still believed what I was being told. I was racked with guilt in college over totally natural sexual urges and finally decided to stop beating myself up about it, and test the waters of normal living for a while. It wasn't until years later when my brother got me to watch the movie Religulous and my beliefs about God really started to be challenged. Fast forward, I share a love & passion for science and truth and I'm happy you found your truth !!
Robert Weekes Jesus is truth, congrats.
Unfortunately, science is a vehicle to get you from point A to B... and a fair amount of sciencetist with their opinions of the Truth varies, and then they spouts out opinions but not scientific facts, and that's where we have problems!!!
Same in churches because with our humanity, we often interpret Scriptures to our own liking...
TRUTH IN CHRIST JESUS OF THE HOLY BIBLE ALONE IS ABSOLUTE!!!
I wonder how many LDS people have watched this video. I remember putting my bias aside and just wanting truth. It was hard to take information honestly and be genuine about how I assessed the church. For me, this meant taking doctrines and promises which I had valued more than anything and poured myself into and created myself by and putting it all on the scales of truth- and then removing my hand from steadying the scales of truth. I was stuck until I allowed myself to acknowledge that if it wasn't true, it was not valuable and had no power to hurt me. My emotional attachment had to be checked- in fact, I recognized that if it wasn't true, it was garbage with a mirage of value. My family doesn't understand what it means to steady the scales and they do not fairly assess evidence because of their bias which they call faith. Truth should not fear investigation. The story about your brother sounds so painful. Thank you for sharing.
This story almost mirrored mine 100%. I can relate completely.
This is story of an intelligent man, but unfortunately brainwashed since childhood, who began thinking for himself. That is amazing! Congratulations to him :)
I was brought up, forced to think for myself, so it was easy for me to come to the same conclusions as him. When I asked questions about life, where we come from, if there is a god and so on, my parents and family just told me, that they didn't know, and that I had to deal with it, one way or another, but that science at least could give me some answers about, what we could see with our own eyes. I have read about different religions, to see if I could find any truth in them, and with all of them I came to the same conclusion, that they contradict themself, and that they contradict logic and common sense, and most of all, they contradict science.
So I have just accepted that there are certain things I dont know, and never will find out, but I am sure that non of the existing religions are not even close to the truth. I think that the real truth is far greater than what any human can think of. Science gives us hints about how fantastic and complicated the universe is, and it cannot be simplified into a religion, written by humans in a book of about 2000 pages or so.
So why do I live? because I find it nice to exist, and I love life, and everything it offers me. I also have some kind of a survivor instinct, like most other people. What do I think happens when we die? I have no clue, but I guess it will be more or less the same as what happened before I was born, so it cannot be too bad.
I agree that most religions contradict each other. That was the exact premiss that caused Joseph Smith to seek out God. Before you get mad about that, I too have read a few books and have been around a while. I worked with an atheist everyday for two years while he took potshots at my faith and stated his view point. I can simply say that God and good differ by one letter in spelling. If you look at the good in the world and accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative you will find it is a pretty good place over all and I personally don't believe that that came about by chance or evolution. It is not what you know but who you know. If you know God even a little it will lead you to conclude that, he alone is the source of all knowledge. The scriptures simply put you in the frame of mind to receive truth. God is the only source of all truth. Sure there are somethings in the Bible that may be hard to reconcile, but overall, there is a standard for conduct and honesty that will but you in the frame of mind to see the good and the truth around you. Seek out God and truth, because the true God is a God of truth and he will lead you to all truth. Issac Newton and many others were devoutly religious, including Leonardo da Vinci who is reported to have had an IQ of 220. Contrary to popular believe, great scientists were not all atheists and being atheist is not the ultimate attitude for objectivity. The belief that something can be done and something will happen is good and of God.
perrma1 excellent comment. i think joesph smiths intentions were good . the church had gone off track and there had to be a way to make Christianity into something which displayed the love of God and Christ.Logic and rational thinking of the world do not enhance spirituality.
Having had my 'wake-up' moment 30 years ago, I feel so free, and all the fear is gone. Finally my life is worth living and I also studied science more and more. The answers are there to find. Personally I liked to read Sam Harris books on the subject a lot. My deepest respect for you Chris.
I really appreciate this video. I’ve been out of the church for 6 years now and have such clarity now that I’m out.
I wish I could share this video with my parents, but I doubt they would listen to it. I believe they would be significantly happier people without the church, I know I am.
*Jess* So, you're "out" and your parents/family knows. I would guess that you brought a number of things that would support your change of mind/heart, & I'm sure they're aware that much is available to a/one to search out on their own, but what is your relationship with them? Mormons don't shun like JWs, but has your departure from Mormonism hampered your relationship in any sense?
This is amazing. I've been watching exmo lex and love her to death but as a male ex Mormon this hit harder. Mormonism is extremely patriarchal. I know exactly what exmo lex is talking about but can't relate on the same level sometimes (understand it completely but can't relate) since males/females have different roles so it's refreshing to feel a male exmo's side. It's so difficult dealing with what the church has done. You get past it but you'll almost always get a gloomy/frustrating or even angry feeling everytime you think of the church, because of what the church did and is doing to people.
I never went on a mission, wasn't ever religious, but grew up in the church and went through it all (church, fhe, mutual, efy, etc...). None of my immediate family was really that into it but every cousin, aunt/uncle, and grandparents were/are super Mormon. I still feel slightly shamed (not shunned at all, but shamed) around any of them. The love is there for sure, don't get me wrong but not right at the same time. Just feels guilty when you get the "side-eye" feeling from them. I constantly have this thought in the back of my mind of "I feel like I love you more than you love me."
Good for you, Chris! I'm happy for you and your journey, then sharing it with others to hopefully educate them...? g-
It takes a high level of intelligence to leave religion. Not everyone is capable.
a lot of courage and open mindedness too
KindaRustySocks24 A lot of desire for the unaccountable life too
John Lee You're probably a product of indoctrination and have little capability for an open mind by saying that
KindaRustySocks24 I know...let's dismiss everyone we disagree with by declaring them closed-minded and indoctrinated! That way, we don't have to deal with any real issues.
David Roberts Actually, it only takes a little common sense along with an open mind.
Thank you for your courage in Sharing your experience.
This is an incredibly eloquent and moving testimonial and you deserve a great deal of respect and credit for doing it. Next time missionaries show up at my door I will allow them to proselytize provided they watch this entire video first.
This is one of the most influential videos to me. When I first came across this video two years ago I was trying to convert my Mormon girlfriend at the time to be an evangelical Christian like I was raised in my baptist household.
When I saw this video first it really influenced me to think differently. I thank you so much for sharing this story, Chris. Although there were many things that led me to where I am now, this was one of the first steps that led me here. Two years later no longer a believer and happier than ever. Having an open mind to issues in life is a beautiful thing.
James Costello To each his own. Thanks for the comment!
Religion and Jesus are two different things buddy. Open the Bible
KindaRustySocks24
What caused you to leave the Christian faith? Did you ask Jesus in your heart to be your Lord and Savior and get baptized? Or did you just go to church, believe what you were told with no divine experiences, pray, and maybe read the the Bible because you were told you need to be to make it to heaven. There is a difference between becoming a follower of Jesus by praying the sinner’s prayer and getting baptized on your own free will and the legalistic form of Christianity that makes anyone in this boat feel that they can never do enough to please God and receive His salvation to make it into heaven. The Christian who is a follower of Jesus and believes in the saving grace of Jesus Christ knows that their salvation is based on not only repenting with you fall but also and most importantly in Jesus’ death and resurrection that was done to pay the penalty for all our sin. Not assuming I know your experiences in the Christian church, some Christian churches are very legalistic in nature and cause some Christians to seeking to follow God to feel that they aren’t good enough and fearful of losing their salvation. Legalistic Christian churches are not based on the saving grace of Jesus Christ but on doing things and following a set of rules because you feel like you have too.
A good passage I read today about the lost sheep is this: Luke 15:1-32
This passage illustrates God’s love for you right were you’re at. God bless!
I can’t stop watching this video Chris is an amazing person and I am so glad that he was able to escape and see the truth. It makes me extremely sad to see millions of people being indoctrinated and brainwashed to believe in god and specific religions. I’m glad he was able to see through the brainwashing and see the truth. I’m very happy for him.
Your struggle to find truth is admirable! Truth does exist. I hope you continue to seek truth. I really am sorry you had such a struggle but it is worth it. Truth is always worth seeking. I wish you a continuous life of seeking truth.
I remember it taking a long time for me to leave the LDS church and religion in general, but I am so so glad I did. :) I feel more free than ever that non of that is even real or matters, just live your life to the fullest and do whatever makes u happy. ❤
and for a short time right after I awoke, I was angry too.. because I felt deceived, by the Mormon way.
Chris discovered the truth. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is not a restored Church of Jesus Christ. It is an organization built upon one lie after another. But this video also demonstrates another very important point. That being, when people like Chris learn the truth, we need to help him, and other Mormons who leave the LDS Church, to find a good Christian church in their area, where they can discover the true and living God. The last few minutes of this video, hearing Chris speak of his atheism, broke my heart. Chris is just as lost when he made this video as he was when he was a member of the LDS church. :- (
Chris, I admire you for your courage to look into the real history of your church and the Book of Mormon. And I don't blame you one bit for being angry at "organized religion"! It certainly can be corrupt, as you have learned. But as a friend, I want to tell you, there is no life, and there is no hope, without Jesus Christ. A real, personal, relationship with the true and living God. You *can* have that. I know you have been taught that the Holy Bible has been corrupted (that is a lie from satan), and that "all the other churches are wrong, their Professors corrupt!". That is not true, either, my friend. Research the topic of the reliability of the translation and transmission of the ancient text to our Bibles today, as you did the LDS church. Do your research. I began on that journey when I was your age, and I can tell you, we have all we need to have a real, and personal relationship with the real God and Jesus Christ. I do, and wouldn't trade it for anything on this earth.
michael p nonsense! You're a brainwashed nitwit!
To add to this, Chris Jesus loves you deeply. Please do not turn away from him and think the answer is science. The enemy thinks he succeeded in turning you away from the love of God. The LDS church is wrong, based on lies, and Joseph Smith is a false prophet BUT Jesus is real and wants to have a relationship with you. Seek HIM.
to find a good Christian church in their area, where they can discover the true and living God.
Hello michael: I am in Colombia. I belong to the LDS Church. I am grateful that I belong to the true Church of Jesus. Those you say , go and find a good church does not corrrespond to
the reality. Those words belong to a false doctrine of Jesus. Tha is the difference of the LDS Church. Is different. Very different to the "good Christian church" you say. No exist that "good Christian " on this earth. (excuse my English if I get wrong words). But that good church does not exist. Why ? simply. It is because they do not believe that God Talks to us again.
That good church is not the church of Jesuschrist. That good church belongs to the men. Is created by men the same way you are creating that idea of a good church. I see all christian churches i here in Colombia and I am very admired how special is the LDS Church. Of course is not easy, but people that stay faithful in in the LDS are very blessed. People that loose the testimony of the LDS Church, that loose the testimony of Book of Mormon are in the wrong way .While I write you I try to understand the guy that is talking here and I only hear a wrong testimony. He need to suffer a lot to understand the true. Is very best do not loose the testimony of the true churc of Jesus. See you.
This is the most comforting Ex Mormon video I've come across. Finding out the religion I lived and breathed is a lie has been the most heartbreaking thing ever. Thank you for these videos!
Thank you for sharing your story! I'm glad you experience more freedom and contentment on your journey! Peace!
I wish I could like this a million times, so powerful, awesome story bro *thumbs up*
don't know u, but I love u. u are loved by God for hearing His voice and finding Him in truth.
What the... What does that even mean? Did you use a random platitude generator or something?
As a member of the church I'm beginning to realize that I cannot be belligerent toward my active member family members and my active church friends. That is not the way to try to awaken them, but with gentleness, and let them live the way they wish. I respect this young man and the story of his awakening, it's wonderful,thank you. I have found my peace with God. I love God and believe in Jesus Christ .
Interesting. I am LDS non-active and been having lots of questions about faith and I found your video. I am currently in the process of finding the truth.
Perhaps I can help you to find Faith Alone
Jesus Christ was never about which Church to Join.
It is about surrendering to his mercy and grace. Following Him.
Those of us that follow Christ are his Church
If doesn't matter what church you go to. But I would recommend a church that is Holy Bible only.
Read the New Testament skip the canons for now unless you never studied them
I recommend begin at Acts and stop at Revelation
You can Google commentary on parts you need to get more information on chapter or verse
Just remember
It's Faith Alone
Grace Alone
And Christ Alone
Hope that helps
Peace