Growing Up LDS (Mormon) - Answering Your Questions
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- Опубликовано: 2 июл 2024
- Find out what it was like for Melissa growing up LDS by answering questions that you all submitted!
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FAQ:
Poof Video: • A Polygamous UN-Makeov...
Tour of my Hometown: • Tour of My Polygamous ...
Sleeping Arrangements: • Sleeping Arrangements ...
What it's like for polygamous girls: • What It's Like For Pol...
What is it like for polygamous Mothers?: • What It's Like for Pol...
How do such big families survive financially?: • How Polygamous Familie...
What are FLDS views on race?: • FLDS Views on Race
My spiritual journey since leaving the FLDS: • My Spiritual Journey S...
Why and How I left Polygamy: • Leaving Polygamy: My H...
What it was like to grow up with 4 Mothers: • Growing Up In Polygamy...
What it was like to grow up wtih 34 siblings: • Growing Up In Polygamy...
Who in my family still believes: • Leaving Polygamy: Who ...
Is there arranged marriage?: • Growing Up in Polygamy...
Biggest culture shocks: • Leaving Polygamy: Cult...
What my education experience was: • Leaving Polygamy: From...
How Warren Jeffs became a prophet: • Leaving Polygamy: How ...
FLDS and the law: • FLDS vs. The Law
Why we didn't believe Warren Jeff's confession: • Warren Jeff's Confessi...
How we met: • How We Met...And Re-met
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I think the two of you would be super interesting on Mormon Stories Podcast!
Yes. Agreed.
YES! Somebody tell John!
I was listening to the Mormon Stories Podcast yesterday and thought the same thing!
Yes!!!
Thank you all so much! We would be honored to be interviewed by them. Just let them know too and hopefully it will happen someday. =)
I think it's wonderful that your parents have accepted and respected your choices. There are too many stories of children being excluded by their families. High demand religions can be a nightmare to leave. It's refreshing to hear a positive outcome.
Yes, we are so fortunate!
Next stop Mormon stories with John Dalyn!!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I love this story! I understand how you feel about teaching .. my wife and I also three adult children left church but one of my daughter’s family who still active and very respectful all of us. We still keep opening communication and they totally understand why we left.. I want to tell you how much I appreciate to have closed captioning.. I’ll watch the next two weeks :)
I've never been Mormon but you two are so interesting and lovely to watch! Really enjoyed this video!
Another great video! I grew up (and still live in) Gilbert, AZ which is has a very large LDS population. We have seminary buildings at every high school and all of that. I’ve dabbled with friends and what not through the years and always felt very welcomed and had great experiences. I have grown up Christian and actually did ask god if LDS is what I needed to be and got a very strong no. So I never pursued it further but have always been curious. So thank you for sharing and for doing so in such a fun but respectful way!
You guys are just the sweetest. Love your insight and honesty. ♥️
Melissa your story is not boring at all! For a lot of us LDS and FLDS are both a complete mystery. I really enjoy listening to both of you!
Aww thank you!
I am so excited to watch a whole video about Melissa!
Aww thank you so much!
Wow Great TALK..., Thank You, can not wait for next Friday...
Thank you so, so much! I love these longer videos, where you can talk for a longer time.
Thanks for watching!
Listened to the podcast version while cleaning house! Melissa, I so appreciate your story and perspective. I love that you don’t believe anything half assed, that it has to be real to you. I can say the same in my journey in ending up exvangelical lol. But I wanted encourage you in this whole online journey that your story may not be as crazy as Sam’s but it’s just as powerful. And you have a lot to say that’s worth hearing, and I really appreciate that about you!
Thank you so much! That means so much to me! ❤️
I learn a lot from both of you and really appreciate you reminding me to listen and try to understand people, how they feel, and what they believe rather than convince them of what I believe or feel. Your honesty is really humbling and I genuinely appreciate you both.
Thank you so much!
You two are amazing ❤️ I’m learning so much. I really appreciate your outlook on life. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Melissa and Sam, your positivity is beautiful!
Thank you so much!
Sam & Melissa- thank you both so much for taking the time to do this aspect as well- I know in beliefs, many of FLDS & LDS are same, but also many that are totally different. It''s very appreciated that this segment is being done.
Our pleasure!
Thank you so much for sharing this and sharing with so much respect. I grew up in the polygamist community AUB and you guys have really inspired me to let go of a lot of hate. I love how you guys talk about having a conversation and not trying to convince anyone. That is key! ❤️❤️❤️
Is the Aub where the Browns come from? Kody brown and his 4 wives and children?
@@jaymielee1110 yes!
I’ve had a rough day.. so I am late. But your IG brought me here and I’m ready to watch and unwind 🎉 🎉
Great video ! U both r so gracious and respectful of others beliefs. I could listen to u guys talk for hours😀. Melissa I love your hair!
Aww thank you so much!
A podcast? A long one?! Oh my FSM! That could not be timed better! I am a lonely mom currently in quarantine from my family (I have the 'rona, the kids have not) and this will help against my boredom! I love your videos. You two are cool. Have a great weekend! Best!!!
Aww thank you so much! Hope you feel better soon!
@@GrowingUpinPolygamy Thank you very much! So far, we've not been hit too hard by covid and all the accompanying shenanigans. I hope the same goes for yours! Stay healthy and safe, blablabla, I hope y'all are doing good. :)
I so admire and respect you both for researching and making an informed decision about religion. After watching Sister Wives I researched Joseph Smith as well to try to understand why so many people follow him. I wish more people would research instead of blindly following what they are told growing up. Thanks for your videos!!!
I think you did this video with such grace. I feel for me and my faith journey you nailed a lot of my questions about our faith correctly. I have struggled with policy changes that hurt it's members. The one I'm talking about personally is the change in missions. My son prepared his whole life to serve. That's what was taught right? Worthy men and women who have a desire to serve but the new profits have changed policy without explanation. My son has a walking disability so because of that he cannot serve but in the past they could. I thought that he could go and do a visitor center but nope that's only for sister missionaries. It has been devastating for him. He now thinks that the church does not except those who have disabilities. He is not active anymore and my other boys refuse to go because they say why do I want to attend a church that doesnt see our brother for the person he is and able to serve. It's been devastating as a mother because I feel because he was born with this condition I feel guilty. As a side note the Stake president told my son in front of us that he would be a burden to his companion. We h as ve also been told by church leaders that The church is run like a business. THAT is what bothers me the most. It makes me sad the Church I loved could do this to a worthy, able young man. Everyone has a journey and it is what it is. I pray someday that the Church became more accepting and loving as Christ would want all HIS children to be. We live in the world where there is so much available to accomidatade those who desire to serve Gods Church.
I enjoys your vlogs and I feel it is truthful and honest not mean or condescending. Much Love
Oh my goodness! I think that comes from your Bishop and Stake President. My friends son has serious medical issues and they worked it out for him to serve a mini mission. Another friend has a "slow" son and he served a service mission at the cannery. Now he done and is going to trade school.
Sadly, it just sounds like they don’t want to accommodate you or your son so they are feeding you a bunch of bullshit. Can you blame your son for turning away? I surely wouldn’t and it sounds like you don’t either.
You are on this earth to protect your children physically, mentally, and emotionally and you’re doing just that. I’m sorry that he is receiving that kind of push back. It’s extremely unfair.
(Melissa) I am so sorry that you had to deal with leaders like that. It breaks my heart. It sounds like you have raised wonderful young men being willing to stand with their brother and family over all else.
I’m very sorry for all of your family. My heart goes out to you and I wish you well xoxoxo your sons are all perfect. Much love
Good bless you and your wonderful son and sons! I have a special place in my heart for special needs children or people. They are so special and shouldn't be treated differently. Again, bless you!
I didn’t realise you aren’t LDS anymore! How have I missed that video. Going to search now!
Open communication. Key phrase! Understand not convince. Love it....
Thanks so much! I love your attitudes.
SO so so enjoyed this video and can't wait for more! Melissa, you are such a good pubic speaker and have such an eloquent way of expressing yourself. At the 42 min mark when you are talking about building on past prophets... I always wondered how older mormons could handle a flat out racist and homophobic church one day and then BOOM the next Black people could get the priesthood and I know they are softening a wee bit on LGBTQ issues. They also did a 180 on polygamy back in the day when Utah was vying for statehood... suddenly, that prophet was told it was optional or not necessary. CRAZY to have the core tenets of the church change overnight based on one man's vision or prophecy!!
Thank you so much! And yes, it's a huge problem that more and more people are gaining a knowledge of. So many times members don't even know half of the awful stuff said by past prophets, I know I sure didn't!
Yes, on the one hand it’s good that the church has evolved, but on the other hand, constantly changing doctrine that was said to be set in stone can lead to a lot of confusion! None of it ever felt Christ-like to me.
You two need to write a book. Sam's journey, your meeting and building a family, now your faith journey. Just fascinating. Oh and Melissa...hair and make up on point. Sorry...I had to mention it. Lovely.
Aww thank you so much! We are slowly but surely working on a book!
Found this so interesting.. Nice to hear more about Melissa. Do either of you drink coffee, tea or alcohol now you've left the faith? ❤️
Great Q&A! I just wanted to say about the whole mission thing that when I was almost 21, a family friend suggested I serve a mission. I was so mad that entire weekend. Mad at God. Mad at that family friend. I was too angry to even pray about it. I did NOT want to go. And I was that girl that everyone thought was just so spiritual. Well, when I finally told my dad what was going on, he told me that I had pretty much already gotten my answer.
I love what you all were saying about there's no point on arguing about religion and it's so true, people believe something because of a strong personal conviction and in no way is there a reason to try and "win", I think the only thing that needs to happen is to share with eachother and talk through things but walk away with being okay with peoples choices. Also, something neat I learned in a class (i'm a PT) on dementia there are special blue zones in the world where you don't see dementia, co morbidity or lack of mobility happening, and living well beyond the average number of years. 1 is in the US and its around the LDS community, it has been attributed to the lifestyle choices they make as well as the great sense of community.
Great video! I’m very glad you had great parents and if they didn’t know they searched for the answers. I bet your parents changing from Catholicism and Lutheranism going to LDS there was quite a change. I love how you talked it out❤️❤️❤️ I don’t think god would let there be so many different religions if he didn’t agree.
Just got done listening to the podcast! Awesome job! Bonus was that I got my kitchen cleaned while listening 😅
Awesome! Thank you!
I love this topic!
I've watched most, if not all, of your videos. I'm an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ. I also grew up in Southern(ish) Utah and had interactions with those from the FLDS religion. I love how respectful the 2 of you have been when it comes to both religions.
Yes very polite and and considerate on family and friends still in the church. Other channels put down and absolutely hate Lds and all Christians. While making money off their former lives.
@F. Aduke Femi-Babalola im not a mormon or lds. i was saying they dont put it down and arent mean or cruel to family and friends that still believe.
@F. Aduke Femi-Babalola my comment was polite no need for you to be rude. People are allowed to believe what they want or isnt that allowed anymore.
@F. Aduke Femi-Babalola prob a troll anyway with a name that has 100 letters
Great video!
You are so kind. I really enjoy watching ur Chanel.
Thank you so much!
Yay! My favorite part of Friday :)
You are too sweet!
I enjoy listening to your videos! That wall is amazing!!!
Thanks!
Gosh, I've wanted you guys to do a podcast!! I think I mentioned it in a comment one time. I sort of know what it was like to grow up LDS. I joined at age 17 and 1/2, I was a senior in high school, got permission from my parents (it was over the summer). I was so stressed out because of seminary. But at least we read the Book of Mormon (I read it 3 times as a member). I think I married too young, and the bishop should have told me not to get married. Is the Podcast on Spotify? I have Spotify.
I don't know a lot about Mormonism and the only practing Mormons I follow on RUclips are yourselves. I like that you both are able to share your experiences and help people like myself learn more. I'll never be a Mormon but I like knowing and learning about other faiths
They ARE awesome- aren’t they? Just an FYI- they aren’t practicing Mormons any longer ❤️
So you get a community reward/celebration by being baptized? That is a good incentive to do what the "group" wants you to do. Kind of like a wedding. You get the community ceremony.
When I was around 21/22 I converted to the LDS church. I think I did it just to “find myself”,I have since gone back to the church I grew up in (the Assemblies of God). It’s funny though,because when I left no one noticed lol. I went to two different large wards here in Northern,NY. And I went to Palmyra to see where it all began. It’s amazing how this small little town with one gas station and a grocery store is on the map for the LDS church.
You guys are good!
You are right about Gordon B. Hinckley being the prophet who had those grooming standards. I had 4 earrings in my ears and had to remove 3 of them.
Seminary taught Old Testament, New Testament, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine and Covenants.
The age of accountability is somewhere around 8 in Catholicism too. And I had a teacher really pound that into me and also pound into me that I could die at any moment. So for an entire year I was TERRIFIED that I was about to die, like I was going to die TONIGHT. And it got to the point that I had accepted the point that I was going to die i was just crazy focused on making sure I went to heaven.
Yes the people in general are wonderful and caring. I have been LDS since 16 , and I have lived in 3 states and been to 5 different wards/ branches. I have felt uncomfortable in a couple, but for the most part everyone was great. In 1 ward we had what we called " the fashion police" they were the ones that made some people uncomfortable. The Ward I am in now, I don't know how to explain it but I just don't feel like I have been welcomed. It could be due to the virus, but I just don't feel like I am wanted there. I also have some of the same questions that you did Melissa and that could be a piece of why I feel like I do. The one family that I was really close to moved away and I just have no desire to attend anymore. There are other things also but they are not for here. I still welcome the missionaries over and feed them fairly regularly. I guess I am one of the people who just need to feel like I am wanted there, I just don't feel it.
(Melissa) I completely understand how hard it is to not feel welcomed by a ward. It makes it so hard. You are completely valid in your feelings and I love that you still feed the missionaries. We do as well, and having opportunities to serve no matter what you believe is such a positive experience. I wish you the best of luck in your personal journey and hope that you find where you feel happiness, positivity and love. If you ever need support or just to talk please feel free to reach out to us through email growingupinpolygamy@gmail.com =)
Seminary was at 6: 30 in the morning. After 6 months the novelty wore off, and I was so done with it.
One thing to remember with 8 being the ‘age of accountability’ it is still according to their understanding. So an 8yo child isn’t going to be held to the same ‘accountability’ as an adult. You become more accountable as you get older and your knowledge of things increases, just like in regular society
There was a rule about Tats as well. I converted in the 90s. Yes, you can be a convert and find out you have a family history in the church.
I am so shocked that her parents are converts. I would have put money on her being “Mormon Stock”. I think you’re highlighting how different though the Mormon experience is in a convert family than a pioneer heritage, Utah bred family. I always was instinctively taught how different converts were than “us”. It’s like they didn’t know about the history and the culture that were passed down for generations. It just made such a difference. It’s hard to explain. I haven’t been in the church since 2007 and i still see myself feeling that way like right here. It’s so crazy. It seems like it would be a lot easier to leave in a convert family than a Utah Mormon pioneer stock family. It’s just so engrained into generational culture. For example. My moms side is pioneer stock and my dads side “only” joined in the generation of my great-grandfather. So to me growing up my dads side was still viewed as converts and not 100% Mormon. This topic is not something I’ve seen discussed on any post Mormon areas. Its an interesting topic. I’d like to see it talked about. If anyone knows of a source that it is discussed in. Please let me know.
I agree. I am a direct descendent of Hyrum Smith and my siblings and I are the first in our line to leave the church. It’s been over 25 years and my name is removed and I still don’t think my dad can come to terms with it although he is still loving and kind and cares about us all.
Lol you two are such good sports! When you bring up The Book of Mormon musical and you're both like "we should do that" but still not entirely sure 😂
Haha so true! 😂
In 1978-1981 when I was in high school the LDS kids were also released AND they got school credit for it . Let me tell you that was a huge uproar with parents of kids with other denominations. Our church seminary was Wednesday nights and we HATED going it was so boring !!
That is so interesting to get school credit for it!
As someone that grew up non religious, the thought of praying about something to god and not getting the answer you want or "arguing" with god about it is so hard for me to wrap my head around. Our minds are so powerful!
So interesting to learn about you more and your journey. Melissa - what is your career?
Thank you so much! I get to stay at home with my littles right now. Before I had children I was a Regional Training Specialist for In N Out Burger. =)
I would love to see an interview with you two by John Dehlin on Mormon Stories Podcast. That would be great.
I feel like Sam and Melissa are too respectful about the church for that channel. Just my opinion
It was. And John was great on theirs! 💘 these folks!
Even though I left still thankful for good parts of the church. Keep the baby lose the bathwater.
I’ve heard from friends of mine in Utah that their children weren’t invited to the Mormon classmates birthday parties. The families were friendly up to a point, and then their need to only be around other Mormons. It was sad to me that the kids suffered.
That is so sad! I heard stories like that as well and just lucked out that my parents were never like that. I think them being converts definitely helped!
I grew up in the lds church as well. My parents were never like that, I had some nonmember friends I'd play with sometimes.
My adopted dad was a Presbyterian minister. I could do Mormon modesty blindfolded, other than tank tops. No issues there. It's kind of the 1950s, Father knows best vibe although women's ball gowns and summer clothes of that time would show shoulders. Mormon modesty doesn't sound that restrictive.
Welldone!!! ✨💖✨
Thank you!
I am kind of going through a faith transition from the Church as well. There are some aspects I like and some I don't which reflect the same things Melissa discussed. I have felt kind of half way in the Church and halfway out which is weird and doesn't make sense to do. If I may ask, have you two decided yet where you want to be? I'm considering non-denominational Christianity. It is so challenging though to figure out where to go and what I want to do.
I really recommend the book "Unveiling Grace" by Lynn Wilder if you're thinking of transitioning from LDS to Christianity
(Melissa) Hi Morgan! My heart goes out to you, because I know how hard it is to go through a faith transition. When I first started coming to the realization that the LDS church wasn't for me I really thought I would go with a non-denominational Christian church as well. Watching RUclips videos of Lynn Wilder like @wanderandwonder suggested was so powerful to me in my transition. We ended up making the choice to not become a part of any religion or congregation at this time. I feel like the LDS church so often tells us that when we leave we will "have no where to go", which is terrifying when you are a part of such a strong community as the LDS church. At first I really felt that I needed a substitute for the church. I needed somewhere to go to fill the void that would be left after my transition. But as time passed I realized that I personally needed space from all religion and needed the opportunity to build what I believed from the ground up. Sam and I continue to study, ponder, and build upon our beliefs, but not through any person or organization's lens or guidance. It can be scary at first, but so liberating with time. I wish you the best in your faith transition and know that you will be able to find somewhere that can give you the peace that you are searching for, whether that is in a Christian community or without. =)
Psalm 44:8
Coming out of Mormonism to traditional Christianity, do any of you struggle with the doctrine of the Trinity?
I didn't know seminary was part of the school day in Utah. Here in Idaho people went to seminary before school, I think.
The way you talked about it you made Baptism sound kind of like confirmation is for Catholics and Lutherans (possibly other denominations as well but I know for sure those 2).
I always loved trunk or treat!
I love that you want to extend an invitation to those who have questions about their faith transition. I have been a follower of Christ for a long time. I'm no expert but if you need someone to chat with and ask questions, I would be happy to chat. Great video you guys!
Awesome! Thank you!
Instresting I went to school with girl from the lds she was nice and a boss I had was, I'm in Australia and lds church wasn't big in my area but it was few blocks from were I lived .
There's a great book by an LDS author that shows that there's perfect harmony between the prophetic statements concerning the garden of Eden being in Missouri and the Old Testament account concerning the garden of Eden. It's called Canaan, Babylon, and Egypt A Comparative Theological Analysis on Creation sold by Eborn Books.
Okay, here's another comment: So, because I grew up in northern Texas, we had seminary before school at 6:30a.m. No teenager is wanting to dive into the "harder questions" that early in the morning. So, a lot of the stuff about polygamy had to wait until my institute classes in college.
Melissa your hair looks so cute in this video!
Aww thanks! 🥰
That’s interesting that you were so concerned about how different things are than 50 years ago. I joined 44 years ago snd have been inactive for ~36 years (with a few months of coming back here snd there. I do keep up with what's going on though, and it seems kind of bland and boring today. I didn’t believe the things they’ve gotten rid of literally anyway, but at least they were interesting! Now I don’t think I could go back because I’d be bored out of my mind!
Forgive me for being superficial, but your hair looks lovely, Melissa!
I was thinking the same thing, i would love a tuturial on how she does her hair!
Aww thank you so much!
Spotify is much better. I love your waves, Melissa; I'd like to do something like that. I have your length of hair. Not a Mormon thing, but if you want to get introduced to coffee try Super Coffee vanilla flavor. I know you've seen the ads. Put it in the fridge for an hour, and such a good pick me up.
Thanks for your honesty. I would imagine following those gender roles is why so many LDS women are on Prosaic. It's not healthy or financially responsible.
Yay you answered my question about restrictions on holidays and food for kids 😃 thanks for your answers!
Thanks for submitting your question!
You can watch The Book if Mormon on RUclips
Thank you for sharing! What is the reason for no coffee or tea? Is it in a later part?
It is great that you grew up in an open discussion family. That is probably why the two of you have such open communication, i understand that now.
The changes in rules/ practices is a common problem in religion. Having all these exta books/ manuals is what often causes issues. Stick to the bible and all the other 'thou shalt' books.
If you were to find a new church go to one that opens the bible and reads from it.
Thank you so much for sharing Melissa ❤ i will now go to the podcast 😊 and listen to the rest!
Thank you so much! The coffee and tea is addressed in the second part! Hope it helps clarify it! =)
I think a lot of the reasons people don't sit down and have the discussions about changes in faith have to do with wanting to protect the other person's testimony along with the possible shame of being perceived as having a weak testimony of their own. There's just so much guilt and shame that people carry around and don't talk about. I even feel guilty about not questioning things I was told as a literal child even though I intellectually understand that questions were never really encouraged.
Yes, it can be so hard to have those conversations!
I was so lucky my family never converted, so it was easier for me to just walk away from the Mormon religion. I could really have used your help way back in 2010.
What’s the figures for girls going to BYU and finding a Returning Missionary? I feel like they changed the age to 19 cuz as the guys came back and the women went and returned they would be 23 and older. It was a numbers and age thing I heard
Melissa brought up the shelf; did it “collapse” as you learned more and because of its “collapse” is that what made you leave?
Yes and yes. When Sam and I started to take things off of our shelves to look at them more closely, we knew the shelf could no longer hold anything and we made the super hard decision to leave.
As an inactive member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and a parent, I remember my own children asking why we did not drink and such and even the no dating until they were sixteen and my answers were never, "Because the Prophet said so," but more logical answers such as level of maturity with dating and the emotional ramifications or the way the body reacts to substances that alter you, especially in younger individuals before they are fully developed. Like your parents, I was a convert at sixteen. I do not quite know why that portion of the interview struck such a chord in me; I guess I am able to relate not being raised in the faith.
Everything that was taught HAD to have reasons other than, "Because the Prophet said so," for me to teach my children, who are not active either. My eldest believes in Creator (just another name for Heavenly Father), and my daughter is very much a pagan witch focusing on nature and our Celtic/Nordic roots.
Loved this video and cannot wait for the rest! Love this channel.
That is so great when children are able to have that logical explanation next to their spiritual teachings. Thank you so much for sharing!
I had Mormons as neighbours and developed a friendship with the young wife. We both had toddlers. After awhile it became obvious that she was attempting to convert me and when I finally made it clear that was not going to happen her husband forbade her to associate with me anymore. This was 25 years ago and I often wonder how she is.
I wish you could collaborate with/ talk to Emily Freeman. She and a friend have a channel and she has an amazing way of explaining things.
One thing that I think is important for you to consider (that Emily said) is Joseph Smith was figuring out, how to do this, while doing it and while a lot was going on. He had no books to refer to and not all the time in the world to consider everything. The church now doesn't know or have records for everything that happened, they just dont know for sure. (My understanding about) the 14 year old wife story was that she didn't live with Joseph and most likely the marriage was not consummated and there were reasons for it. At the time with all of this being new to them the father of the girl wanted to marry his family to Joseph. His daughter was not given a lot of choice in it but it was planned that she wouldn't live with Joseph till she was older. I wonder that you still think why would God allow this anyway, they were doing it for not the best reasons and not giving a child her choice But God knew that Joseph would die before she was of age. Yes technically she was a widow but God let's us make mistakes, all of us. He forgives and teaches through everything.
definitely would love to know what happened with Ruby & Joe
In the book titled, Mormon Doctrine by Bruce R McConkie, it says that Jesus returns to rule on Earth, Polygamy will be reinstated, and that is why D&C 132 has not been removed. What do you both think about that?
(Melissa) I actually have a very old copy of Mormon Doctrine from when my grandmother passed and I'll have to look it up and then answer this! Great question!
Maybe that's coming up, but what does "being sealed" mean?
My questions does Melissa work outside the home and what if any religious practice do you align your children with?
(Melissa) I do not work outside the home, I care for our 5 year old and 3 year old full time. =) We do not currently align with or practice any religion with our children.
I do think it’s interesting that LDS and Scientology choose 8 years old for commitment to the church. Catholics also have their first communion at 8 years old (on average). Very odd that they all choose 8 as a baseline
Its in the bible. The age of accountability. I thought it was 12 though and not 8. Boys have their bar mitzvah at age 12 and jews are old testament.
Yet you can’t rent a car until 25 because the brain isn’t fully developed 🤦🏼♀️
(Melissa) I feel like we should do some digging and answer this question! I've always been curious myself!... Down the rabbit hole I go haha 🤣
@@Briae and now there is more research saying the frontal lobe isn’t fully developed until closer to 30! It’s so crazy!!!
Developmentally there are changes at 8. But still, I don’t feel I could have said no to my baptism at 8. There would have been a lot of emotional manipulation going on had I not gone along with it. It’s so young to make that kind of decision!
This completely explains why I was kicked out of a home when buying off ksl. I had a tank top, skort, and piercings. Oh wow I was the devil to them 🤣😂
Hahaha oh my! I can't believe someone would kick someone out of their home for that!
@@GrowingUpinPolygamy I was buying an air conditioner. We lived on base so I wasn’t aware of anything yet. The young man opened the door and let me and I said can we plug it in. A woman walked in and looked at me as if I stole her dog and said it’s sold!
The young man and myself looked bewildered as she showed me the door and I just went to my car in shock. I had no idea what I had done. I knew I didn’t use curse words. I try to be nice.
You mentioned that you didn’t feel pressured at age eight to join the church, but I am wondering how many people you know of that decided not to join the church at age eight, when they were given the opportunity. I would imagine it would be difficult to make a decision not to do some thing at that age when all of your family, friends, and church leaders are expecting that’s what you’ll do.
My extended family is LDS and I'm pretty sure everyone who went to church as kids got baptized at 8. I don't know of anyone who didn't get baptized.
Do you think that LDS and FLDS are both cults? I dated a Morman guy in college but didn't convert. He left on a mission and I met someone else.
Oh wow I never knew about semetary
Old Testament, New Testament, Book of Mormon, Church History ♥️
Does mainstream LDS have prophets and if so do prophets have to have any sort of requirements to become prophet or is it just a matter of saying hey I'm a prophet?
Does the LDS allow tea if not caffeinated like chamomile and peppermint?
Nevermind just answered this in part 2 :D
So how do you raise your children? Which church do you go to
We currently do not go to any church or are a part of any organized religion.
You guys are such a lovely couple! How old are y’all?
We are both 31 =)
So I was raised nondominational. My parents wanted us to wait until we were 12; the Jesus was Baptiste. But we had an out side horse through were we got Baptiste. My birthday is in december; I waited a month. January is colder than December. I was rebabtiste in a pond in april: more squishy but not cold at all.
I am very new to this channel. I read comments to figure out what was going on. I couldn't understand if Sam converted or what. I understand you presently are not affiliated with any religious sect. You can have faith values and not have a label of any one religious belief system.
Sam had converted to the LDS church after leaving the FLDS and we now have left the LDS together. Thank you for understanding that we can still have faith values without a religious label. =)
It would be awesome if you visited your local Assembly of God church and then posted a review 😂. Or Life Church in West Valley.
Are only men supposed to read the Book of Mormon to a non Mormon? I had a friend girl that I told her to tell me about the Mormon religion, she said ok. When her husband got home she told him. We all sat at the table and I wanted my friend to tell me not him. But I notice him starting to read and my friend stayed quiet just listening. When I asked her later why she didn't just tell me or read it, she didn't really have an answer.
Are tattoos a no go for the LDS and the FLDS