Fears of Mormon aggression, as well as Mormons taking control of the county government, led to anti-Mormon sentiments among the residents of Gallatin, the seat of Daviess County. Some of his brides were as young as 14, and he even married women who already had living husbands. I could careless about what people thought of me. Thank you so much for reading! I pray and study to know everything for myself. Mormon Underwear, Revealed. Location (possession of) Throne of the “Holy of Holies” Star, Sun, Moon symbols; Tabernacles, Temples For sure not the poor little single mother who struggles to feed her kids and be told to pay tithing first! And some of the women hold their noses so high up in the air, it makes one wonder if they would drown if it were raining. B) Perfect equality is the only way to maintain the human right of freedom. This is not because one gender is better or more qualified. ... Our current White House administration is one of the most telling examples of fulfilment of the warnings in the Book of Mormon concerning secret combinations and Gadianton robbers. When he isn’t exploring the dark secrets of various religions, he is a major sci-fi/fantasy geek and the lead editor and author for The Elders Blog on Elders of Genova. I feel that as LDS, we should be setting the right example. That is correct, recruited from Brigham … I mean, that IS the church’s official position on the event. Every Mormon temple is open for the people keeping God’s commandment. There is not the secret like people expect inside of the temple. Keeping things hidden, or in “secret” does not make it more sacred. Needless suffering. You need to read up on some American history if you don’t understand that. I respect your beliefs but we should rely on morals between different people. In 1822 - Allow me to describe my own wedding in the Salt Lake Mormon Temple. I am an awful writer by the way so I hope you can understand what I am saying haha. When I was younger I always wondered why even kids had to pay 10%. Denying that the church practices polygamy (we do in temples; polygamy remains a significant doctrine in scriptures and current teachings) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Abraham, Missionary Jedi: Using the Force to Convert Ourselves and Love Better - Weird Little Worlds, http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/style-guide, University of Pennsylvania Perelmen School of Medicine. I never really looked at their response but my guess is that they made this a change because they had some issue with it or else they would have never created this in the first place. Yes, you can definitely go to the temple with tattoos. And there are wonderful members in local levels. December 17, 1999 This Website tries to find out what happens at secret Moron Mormon weddings. We believe in him but don’t believe him. I try to be the best person and example for good that I can be. I think it was because I always figured why not give it to your kids instead. And was a little flustered that my one goal in life was NOT I HAVE TO GET MARRIED IN THE TEMPLE! {:^D. And also, yes, Mormons do knock on doors to increase membership to increase tithing money, which is the bottom line of a corporation profit. And if you want to tell me that it is moral if God says so, then all that tells me is moral relativism . BUT, it also the most costly one. I’m sure many women would be happy for a man to give birth if science achieves that option, so please, don’t waste time with moot arguments about how genders are made different, it is racism rebundled – i mean whether gender or skin colour its discrimination. Part of the money that is donated to the church is to help those in need. I was totally scared and nervous right away . Wild Bill Hickman, a famed gunslinger and friend of the Mormon leader, actually claimed that Young had ordered him to commit some of those murders. This is not to say that women aren’t given leadership roles in the LDS church. I couldn’t agree more! Does Jesus Christ deny a person because he or she doesn’t accept the LDS church? Things to avoid and things to do. Mindy, the Lord is simply postponing their baptism. No matter what I’ve done in my life the hurt, the trials and tribulations, the bible thumping of other religions thrown at me and told I was going to hell for everything I am I have love. I knew we were meant to be friends! We don’t knock on doors to increase our membership numbers so that we can win some invisible Race of Righteousness.”. Five Strange Mormon Beliefs. Sorry, I’m just telling the truth. Karen! Therefore when you look at Warren Jeff’s and the FLDS church and think of all the nasty vile stuff that guy gets up to, just remember, what Jeff’s is doing IS illegal – but it is not (according to LDS God) immoral. 7:44. For those of you who feel differently ….. Isn’t life grand? If you are caught with more than one wife you are excommunicated from the church and prosecuted for doing so. However, the revelation that Smith said he received commanding polygamy specifically forbade women marrying more than one man. I wnat to share your thoughts for my korean friends! Mormons outside the inner circle will learn what the insiders know. As Latter-day Saints, we believe that God’s laws are just as immutable. She reveals from personal experience the ugly, hidden side of Mormonism. I recognized that I was a bit abrasive and you took it so well, for that I truly commend you. By the way, it costs around 2B, not 5, according to Salt Lake tribune. Here are a few of the 162 other "secrets" revealed in this book: Secret 18: Mormonism teaches that God is married, and a polygamist. Not all mormons are cocky jerks. In a speech he gave as governor of Utah to the state legislature, he announced that Utah should have the right to practice slavery. Sidney Rigdon was, for a time, the second most powerful person in Mormonism. I was being a little greedy at the time lol. Anyone who is unhappy or feels stifled is welcome to choose another option. There is some outside perception that the church demeans women by not allowing them to hold the roles of patriarchs, bishops, and priests. You can just tell that she has that genuine happiness, it’s nice to see that these days! I am so disheartened when LDS get offensive about other peoples comments. Horror stories, huh? My dad has told me about how it was hard for him to be taught that drinking and smoking was bad and then he would go home to a dad who did those things. I’m just inappropriate. By comparison, telling your child from a young age that if they don’t pray to God they might not get into heaven and therefore live separate from mom and dad is concerning. You know why? The Secrets of the Mormon Church have now been exposed. So after 5 days I asked him where there was a church to me. Mormon Secrets and Rituals Exposed. Funny. Actually Rebecca if you bothered to search the scriptures, ponder and pray, perhaps attend a Christian church and let go of the hateful heart you might realize that no matter what you think with your head, those of us who have felt heaven in our hearts don’t actually care what you think. When Mormons were living in Daviess County, Missouri, he delivered a fiery oration on Independence Day of 1838 in which he promised that the Missourians who Mormons felt were persecuting them (the sentiments had some justification although Mormons did their fair share of antagonizing as well) would need to stop any disputes with the Mormons or face a war of extermination. What a great testimony. Did Joseph Smith open the Zion bank and lost all members’ money away? I will not put my trust in the arm of flesh; for I know that cursed is he that putteth his trust in the arm of flesh. Secret 38: Mormonism teaches that the Holy Spirit is a spirit man. Who does these money enrich? How are you doing? Amazing. Anyone that dedicate their lives to package Christ’s words will teach good things, God’s things. Hence false Church. 1. It took me 20 years to finally realize how incredible the church is. At age 14, I was a teacher, which the Bible cautions that not many be, and only for a proven adult Man, husband to 1 wife. Thanks for sharing, Thank you so much for taking the time to read and respond! Now there have been times were roles changed, I was the bread winner for awhile and my hubby was home. Church members are labeled as “apostate” (which basically is treated as anti-Christ) if they have questions. But let’s not bash each other. Mormons going through the temple post-1990 may not be familiar with these. I will gladly give you my Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, email and phone number information. In the LDS church, women and men are not treated the same. But as I got older, and saw those who were being helped by the church, I realized how amazing this church is. All other flesh/religions will tell you to follow their way to happiness ($$$)… Just follow yours but include him. My children do enjoy their association with other youth and ward members because that’s what they know growing up. Thanks for this great insight! We miss you here in Vegas. The secret mormon temple rituals never revealed in public before: Statements by close relatives, George A. Smith, Jesse N. Smith, John Smith : Official census, court, parish, school and tax records of Joseph Smith : The secret of granite mountain and the truth behind Joseph's magic eye glasses : When the Church starts to get serious push to treat their Sisters differently, so much so that not doing so would make them look bad and damage membership, “God” will have suddenly “made a change in plans”. I am sure you know this already but the mall was apart of the much bigger downtown renovation. Videos Hub For All. We brainwash our kids, and ourselves for that matter. 5 Things You Want to Do When You Get Home From Your Mission, But SHOULDN’T!! How to Capture and Care For a Unicorn: A Guaranteed 5-Step Method, Tears, Faith & Rage: Making Babies is Hard. Thank you for your heartfelt and insightful comments. Actually it’s 100% regurgitated from Mormon sound bites. I received my answer, and that Smith was a con man that used his power to marry children and married women. But I found the elder and his companion and right away Finally one day around October of 2015 I was reading an article on the LDS church I read like for a few hours. The truth is, neither of these factions is working from a perspective of faith. Matthew 23: 3 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.— They even respected my beliefs. While I have never expected anyone else to believe what I do, I have found a peace and happiness in those beliefs. Sorry for those people who took offense to it or took it personal. and saying that all excommunications were locally done. The power of real happiness and peace. One day, 11-year-old Cindy Benson was secure in her sixth generation Mormon family; the next day devastation struck when her 53-year-old father brought home a 15-year-old second wife. Hmm.. sounds like a bunch of hate mongering to me.. And really thought nothing more of it They all dress proper though, I will give them that. Therefore the answer is either a Yes or a No. If we believe that Christ is the Son of God,and accept his sacrifice for us ,we will be saved. I mean Smith was a pedophile and a common criminal. Was it a spiritual event? Meanwhile, someone attempted to assassinate Governor Boggs, shooting him twice through the skull, once in the neck, and once in the throat. Weird is a place we can all go sometimes, but what he has mentioned above is exactly why this religion is distasteful. I had a roommate my first semester of school at BYU Idaho who asked me why I didn’t believe in the church and I just laid out my issues in a kind way and he ended up calling me an idiot and he said I was ignorant. But just imagine how hard it would be for the kid though. But you continue to push forward. Their words are beautiful and full of truth. The naked touching discussed below was removed from the ceremony. After a few days in o saw a phamflet about it and I just read through it. That simple. Another one you missed: Mormons are brainwashed to obey their leaders utterly. OR IF THEY DID, IGNORE IT. I don’t think it matters which church you happen to be in, there are some people who are good about accepting and loving others without judgement and those who are still working to overcome their natural inclination to be judgmental. Whatever God requires is right, no matter what it is, although we may not see the reason thereof till long after the events transpire.” (Joseph Smith Jr.), I agree that revelation is vital to the process of personal decision-making. I disagree. Then you contradict that, with a photo that is enforcing gender stereo types, and “brain washing” children to stay within their God given roles. Doesn’t matter they say yes or no, the church does not allow children from gays/les parents to get baptized. If you ever start thinking for yourself and stop relying on1st grade teachers regurgitated teachings, you’ll quit reading. The church, or more specifically, the “prophet and apostles” do not own Christ and His Gospel as they claim. Love you both! If you haven’t already, read the books rough stone rolling, the crucible of doubt, and our search for happiness. I know that is what *I* do with my children, teens, and young adult children. Follow me on Facebook and we can catch up a little. But what I came to realize is that the gospel is perfect, the people are not. And, FYI, Utah Mormons are vastly different from Mormons anywhere else. With regard to brainwashing. But even a child would likely say that a person who chooses to hurt themselves will remark that there are ways to heal. From a very young age, children are taught tenets of the church that completely alter how they view reality. the parents need to forgive. And this from Paul : I am so glad to be able to share how I feel about what I believe. So I went . There are greater callings for some, and some do not involve getting married in the temple or having more spirit babies. I was in an abusive marriage. Does it provide a pathway that brings joy into even one person’s life? Karen! And if you meet a guy who judges you for it, well then move on, because that isn’t a good person to marry. thank you for the seriously humorous write up about the mormons….now, i will be humorously serious in my being a latter-day saint. The things that were referred to as “moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal”? Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. He promised they wouldn’t stop until the last drop of blood was spilled. That’s real class. The “megamall” in downtown Salt Lake City was created as an “urban renewal project” by the Church to benefit people living in Salt Lake City. The reason the church did this is because salt lake city Utah is basically the meca of mormonism. Many American Protestant religions promoted slavery or the Ku Klux Klan. I’m still trying to figure this whole “making money” thing out…, Anyway, thanks for checking it out! In 1838, Joseph … But when troubled the answers are always the same. There is no doubt that the church is teaching about love and the Savior. One wife of Apostle Orson Pratt actually died of neglect after getting sick while living in poverty because he wouldn’t allocate enough money for her care. Bragging about how righteous one is, or the organization they belong to, is not Christ like. We’ve had some great experiences since then. Mindy I have to say, I have so much respect for you. Thanks for your story Willow, to testify of Christ and His goodness. $7.50. (I will translate it before I post!). To be fair, the church teaches VERY GOOD things. I know for me, it is easy to have this type of conversation in a respectful way because I know how it feels to have all those questions that you have. Willow, loved your blog, how true your statement makes. However, we love our good bishop and local leaders. For many decades mormonism placed limitations on the roles of black people on the grounds of their skin colour and the mormon reality that skin colour directly equated to immoral choices in the pre-existence or a mark of Cain. and it is intended to be given to the whole world, not exclusively through a religion. Immutable laws that don’t break. Billions of dollars, where does it come from? It’s given me a new view on llife and I’m loving it. I really appreciate every “thank you”. People who seek equality are often not seeking sameness or fairness, they are seeking opportunity. Unfortunately we Mormons are moral relativists. 7:44. The text of the speech was endorsed by Joseph Smith. We believe that the universe is based on the concepts of faith, love, and action. Tithing is NOT used for that purpose. I recommend a great book, “Believing Christ”. In several speeches given to large gatherings of Latter-day Saints, he proclaimed that the only way a person could be absolved of the sin of leaving Mormonism would be for that person to have his or her blood spilled on the ground. Oh my gosh!! Just as he allows good people to die for no apparent reason, he sometimes allows people in charge to have the agency to mess up. But as I continued to study the mormon church, the Book of Mormon, and Mormon history, I came to realize the truth of it all. During the ceremony, the participants learn–I hesitate to bring this up–secret handshakes and signs. When they turned up at the Smithsonian Institute in the 1920s, they were returned to the Mormon Church. The non-Mormons who were present at Rigdon’s sermon were rightfully alarmed. Discover the Mormon scriptures that almost got a LDS member for 15 years banned. the truly shocking secrets are in it’s history but you have to take off the bag on your head in order to see them. Yeah I know the money for those in need comes from Fast offerings. By Molly O'Neill. Nor will I ever volunteer to be a member again! What are the ways that we can foster positive relationships with other people? Faithful members are definitely blessed by listening to them. You are just one of the billions of people on this earth, but you are infinitely worthwhile and loved. Not saying it’s entirely comparable, but this lesson of history has led some to believe that separate roles can never be equal. Behind The Veil- Never-before-seen videos of secret Mormon Temple rituals. I love discussing these questions. Creative Honesty: Lies and Truth in LDS Storytelling, The 15 Truths That You Don’t Want to Hear, How Lying to a Cop Helped Me Be a Better Christian, Turning Holiday Hell Into a Heavenly Christmas: 25 Days of Disaster, Missionary Jedi: Using the Force to Convert Ourselves and Love Better. Did the church pay for the mall and then the companies came to them and asked to open shops in the mall or did the church go to these places and ask them to be in the mall? We are not monsters! Definition of monster- an imaginary creature that is typically large, ugly, and frightening. My aunt is no longer active but she pays tithing every year. And I can have a career and make money and be a leader without being told by men that I cant. I served a honourable full time mission for the church and still have been inactive for close to a decade now. According to Mormon doctrines, prophets speak to God and communicate God’s will to Mormons. Creation of the Universe and Other Strange Mormon Beliefs Revealed: A church member tells all the secrets the Authorities don't want to talk about! The stupidity and ignorance of you people commenting on here is truly something at which to marvel. And you’ve been indoctrinated to believe that your personal self as a choice leads to misery. Women like her are far too rare. Because we really are funny people. I was raised Lutheran for about 33 years. Because of this and the expulsion from Missouri, the Mormons at the time felt very strong prejudice against people from those two states. I happen to feel most at ease and peaceful in my own church, which is what most people do. Me and Johnalee say hello to you and yours! This page will present the numerous "secrets" that Mr. Berger "revealed". And with these they have no foundation. Love the Mormons baking cookies picture at the end. When Wilder and her husband, Mike, searched for a church home following their marriage, they found most churches "boring and out of touch," she said. First thing I want to say to you Sister Pearson is never listen to those people. "The Mormon Church's City Creek Mall and related development now at an astonishing $5 Billion Dollars!! Polygamy was far worse for the women of Utah in the mid- to late 1800s than even the staunchest of feminists would likely guess. I have a problem with them packaging God’s words into a product that sells for a lot of money. Then rumors began to arise that the pioneers had been destroying fences, burning fields, and making threats against the Mormons, although none of the rumors were ever substantiated. Your email address will not be published. What would be better than reposting the original article word for word would be to paraphrase and share your own experiences. We are diverse individuals regardless of gender and that means we will flourish and progress in so many different ways that this progress may need to occur outside one particular sphere. It’s no surprise that they indoctrinate children, discriminate against women, and have an unworkable, unreliable system of determining what is right and wrong. God initiated it and willed it. I constantly attacked my parents with anti mormon stuff. Not even remotely so, but I try, every day, to be better than the day before. He got charged with domestic violence and child abuse 4 anyways I left Michigan and moved my butt right here to Chicago. The doctrine of polygamy is still in the Mormon canon, too! I am not sure though. It makes no sense to throw stones at those who are doing it differently or at a different pace as we are. You must walk the walk, not just talk. Hmm, the folks making negative comments really do sound like Laman and Lemuel. Just keep pushing forward. I try to love everyone the same and not to judge others for their own choices. Plus there are way more than 3 secrets in this society. From deeply disturbing acts by its founder, Joseph Smith, to atrocities committed in the name of God in Utah, Mormonism has some very dark secrets that even most members of the Church don’t know about. The church helped them with food, helped them receive housing, and helped her husband get a job. This “world” outside the church holds so many truths, that if we weren’t so busy calling it “them” we may understand some of it. I just don’t see that a child is punished in those families where the church policy doesn’t allow it until they are 18. But, we have the fullness of the gospel as it exists on the earth right now. Ohhh, I love a good scare. Love you both! Men perform baptisms, blessings, and become prophets, bishops, or patriarchs. We are disappointed yet relieved to know that the church was started by a false prophet. I wrote it all! As might be many aspects of mormonism. Badness revealed! I was raised mormon, I’ve read the books and prayed about it. You didn’t cherry pick those canned responses at all. Experts have revealed the gruesome details of a 15th-century ritual sacrifice site in Peru that contains the remains of more than 140 children. We are all just doing our best and God knows our weaknesses. Your discernment of people’s opinions is needed just as much in a church pew as in any particular setting out in the “world”. Have faith. The church is not doing it as a punIshment. Five Billion Dollars Do not give your hard earned money in tithing to the Mormon church. Secret 27: Mormonism says Jesus was born in Jerusalem. Playing next. Ensign Peak Advisors had a $40 billion stock portfolio at the end of 2019, SEC filings show. They are all the arm of flesh…. Joseph Smith lying about polygamy to his wife and to non-Mormons, including the in sworn affidavits. Wake up !!!!! For that, I apologize. Some of the terms we will cover are; God the Father, Jesus, Salvation, Create, Monotheism, Grace, and others. Just like we brainwash kids to know their ABCs and count to 20. Two children are just as wonderful. There are myriad studies highlighting the natural differences of men and women cognitively, emotionally, and physically. Immoral to criticize leaders of the church even if the criticism is correct (Oaks-goes against honesty). There herd mentality of the world and traditional theology is easier to follow than the small number of critical thinkers that can see past it and stay tuned into the finer things of life which include eternal family relationships. By the time they are teens, sending them on missions and depriving them of sleep, any literature with an unbiased view point, and pressuring them to follow a strict code with the use of guilt trips and coerced confessions does indeed sound like social conditioning. Ask a Mormon child what happens if they masturbate or go to the store on Sunday. And then obviously when my dad tried to get him to stop it just caused contention. Genocide/mass rape are commanded in the Old Testament (not relative today…aka genocide and forcing people against their will to marry you were morally correct once, but no longer). About bitterness. I saw how amazing it was that God could restore His Gospel through such an imperfect person. Thank you so much for sharing your perspective. In fact, in watching talk after talk after talk, we see no moral leadership here, nothing that indicates the church leading the way in human rights. Thanks for responding. He explained that it was necessary for him to do that to "fulfill … Meaning, which ever path you decide to take is up to you. I know you are trying to normalise mormonism, but it currently faces much bigger issues. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is true, but I believe it’s not owned by this LDS church. But, there is a difference between moral relativism and moral revelation. 7:43. And so, we can’t stand with the world that says it’s okay to do whatever you want. I’m talking about regret. Whether the church is true or not it still brings a lot of people happiness and that is not a bad thing at all. Their voices are heard and they are valuable role models for people in the Mormon church around the world. And I’m not even referring to the wacky, Kolob planet stuff, but rather, just the simple scriptural stuff. They say they leave the church, but can’t leave it alone. And obviously once the kid turns 18 they can then be baptized. People still make mistakes. I never make chocolate cookies because you can buy the dough and it is cut and bake! I really enjoyed your article..it was very enlightening. I think it is vital that we, as members of the LDS church, begin to open and expand the dialogue about what the “Church” of Christ really is. We are not a cult. I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate your words. In physics, there are laws. Existence is a journey. I didn’t spend 2 years knocking on doors to grow membership or to achieve some goal. Yes, money is a thing that people worry about. That is the same truth no matter where you go in our universe. To say this in such an accepting way is heartbreaking and only a testament to the stupidity and mental laziness that prevails our communities.
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