Thanks for watching! Just to be super clear, fundamentalist Mormons don't agree with the current LDS (Mormon) church and vice versa. Less than 0.5% are fundamentalist Mormons. This is part of a greater 6-part Mormon series where we get different perspectives from active members, ex-LDS, and fundamentalist groups over the next few weeks: ruclips.net/p/PLEyPgwIPkHo6jjSMpNn5YxgxHYmCJcQXX
Peter, I think you mean 0.5% or 0.005 if you're being consistent with what you said in the video. I really appreciate your approach of curiosity in bringing us exposure to different cultures!
This is what actual unbiased journalism looks like. As in, the journalist reports and the reader/viewer takes it in and forms their own assessments, opinions, and resolutions.
This is why I stick to the nightly news. No talking heads and opinion journalism. ABC, CBS, or NBC nightly news. Just 30 minutes of actual news. I don't need Sean Hannity to tell me what to think.
No one does honest and unbiased the way Peter does. Another great video. Thoroughly enjoyed learning about the different Mormon sects. I love how the guy hugged Peter at the end. To me that says he was glad he could help educate non believers of the faith and happy with how the fundamentalists were represented here Bravo, Peter! 👏👏
@@elizabethwitt2621he is absolutely biased. He does not give exposure to the other side of any idea or situation he highlights in his videos. He makes a living by showcasing extremes without his own opinions getting involved but his channel is ABSOLUTELY biased, otherwise the next video would be about the hundreds of thousands of FORMER Mormons saying the exact opposite of what we’re seeing in this video.
@@YHWH711how’s he wrong though. All he said was his openness allows people to be more open with him back. Nothing about if what they practice is right or wrong
@@YHWH711 Peter is Exposing the TRUTH about these Religions and their doctrines of demons of men. *Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Be NOT deceived; ((((((( neither fornicators ))))), nor idolaters, nor adulterers nor effeminate, (((((nor homosexuals))))), nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.* The god on our money is NOT the Lord God and the evil eye is of Satan the Devil Serpent dragon of old the Covering Cherub. Mark 7:21-23 King James Version 21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, 22 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, *((((an evil eye))),* blasphemy, pride, foolishness: 23 All these evil things come from within, and defile the man. *Repent to Jesus, and make the evil eye single, then your body will be full of Light.*
A good journalist keeps their own ideas out of the interview. (I doubt if MSNBC would ever be invited to report on this group.) On the flip side, Sean Penn gained the trust of (former) drug kingpin Joaquín (El Chapo) Guzmán, of the Sinaloa Cartel: having gone in to interview that crime boss... Sometimes, you just don't give them the notoriety that they seek! (It glorifies *polygamy, on the one hand; and romanticizes the *drug trade, on the other.) *Both of these disparate activities are criminal (i.e., actionable), here in the U.S.
Peter, please never lose your sense of wonder, your unbiased approach, your gentle kind ways! You are a spark of light in a world of dark, biased, dirty journalism. Thank you!!
The reason why Peter is so universally accepted is because he doesn't find the need to debate people. He simply wants to understand their perspective. There would be a lot more communication between different groups if people approached conversations this way rather than going in with the intention to undermine someone else's way of thinking.
Yes, maybe, but at some point, people must be held accountable for their beliefs, especially when sexism, child abuse and fraud are involved. I am thinking of all the welfare fraud committed by The Order group and other fundamentalist groups.
There are some good documentaries out there about Mormonism on RUclips. One is, "Test of a prophet the Bible vs. Joseph Smith", "The Lost Book of Abraham", and the last is "DNA vs. Book of Mormon".
Beautiful documentaries, Peter! You let the people across the communities speak, you do not judge, you do not misinterpret, you look into all angles. Your work is genuine and breath of a fresh air. Love your channel!
They aren’t being completely honest though. They are holding back a lot and probably fearful to say what they really want to. Especially when they know it’s going to be seen all over the world.
I am impressed Peter - always love the interviews - your willingness to ask the tough questions with a tender spirit is phenomenal...God bless, pastor mark
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They look like a nice bunch of people :) Very insightful and informative! Thank you Peter - and many thanks to the people who agreed to participate in this episode for us to watch later on.
Thank you Benjamin - I just appreciated listening to you so much. It is interesting how sometimes closed doors allow for both sanctity and isolation. Thank you Peter for always opening doors so graciously & with deep sensitivity and care. This illuminates all our lives.
Gotta love Peter. During the whole interview, I would be like "that ain't right". But he is so respectful and open minded that the people continue to share. That's a gift to be a good listener and ask the right questions.
What I also like he lets us the viewers draw our own conclusions and doesn’t close or insert his opinions or self analysis into the story he’s recording. We get to much of that in our news and education today trying to suppress one’s own conclusions. 👍
Yeah man, it’s super awesome how Peter’s so chill about letting us taken in the misinformation and analysis it to uneducate ourselves at our own pace. Like he never steps in with other videos showing a differing point of view, you know with like facts and stuff, that would muddy up the waters. I really respect him for that. 🤟🏻 It has really helped me draw my own conclusions by watching the last three videos, all with Mormon subjects, in Utah. I’m sure the one video he has coming up in Phoenix of the ex-Mormon will be sufficient contrast to refute to firehose of lies. 🫡 🫠 FYI - he did a piss poor job covering this topic , sorry to burst your 🫧
@@Sandra_Kidd well maybe you can make a video covering the information that he missed. Just because he's respectful doesn't mean the audience is going to decide to follow a cult. The more information the better and let the people decide. Otherwise we have censorship like we went through with three years of the plandemic.
There are some good documentaries out there about Mormonism on RUclips. One is, "Test of a prophet the Bible vs. Joseph Smith", "The Lost Book of Abraham", and the last is "DNA vs. Book of Mormon".
I’m LDS & this is the most I’ve ever heard about the fundamentalists. Very interesting. I appreciate your professional demeanor in every different community you find yourself in!
@hannah1052 I, too, am LDS. However, I have done a lot of searching online about different LDS topics and the early LDS spin-off sects and WHY they split off. Wikipedia has a great page on all (or many?) of the Latter-Day Saint sects, who started them, why, etc. Within Wikipedia, search "list of denominations in the Latter Day Saint movement". I. e., the Rigdonite sect, Emma Smith's family sect, the AUB group, the RLDS, and many, many more. It was mind-blowing to see how many denominations there were and still are.
@@wasatch0wrong. Remind me, which church did the Apostles that were ordained by Joseph and Brigham stay with after Brigham’s death? Did they just “poof” become apostate overnight when Brigham died, or where did it go wrong? Was John Taylor a false prophet? Or were the “prophets” that decided to start their own churches (much like the pastors in modern Evangelical Christianity) apostates?
Peter, I started watching you when you interviewed Titus. You have me hooked. I am Southern Appalachia man from middle Tennessee and I am enjoying learning about Mormons. To be honest, I knew nothing about them and judged them. I don't judge them now. Thank you. Keep up the good work. You truly practice tolerance. So many today practice tolerance of people who think like they do, but no tolerance for my culture. That is not tolerance.
Peter is simply professional, kind and respectful. His approach and integrity simply shines. I have viewed every story. Each fascinate and educate me on and in the lifes of others. I really enjoy his valuable collection of great work in this INDUSTRY. Simply a Great platform of work Peter!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you for this authentic, respectful and honest insight into this community! Very interesting!! Thank you Peter, and thanks to these kind people for sharing their day and their faith with us 🫶🫶
My wife and I enjoy your videos so much. You have one the best channels on RUclips. We watch every series with anticipation. Your videos are enlightening and unbiased. We need more journalist like you. Thank you for your videos@@PeterSantenello
I used to work for the Utah State Prison years ago. I sat next to Warren Jeff's cell on suicide watch several times after he tried to hang himself. He denounced himself as a prophet but later recanted. I remember his picture next to Osama Bin Laden's on the FBI's 10 most wanted list until they caught him in a souped-up escalade between St.George Utah and Las Vegas.
As a former flds and former believer of warren, I'd be really interested in listening to you. We were told that he was poisoned by the prison. We were never told that he tried to commit suicide.
@@vjs4539Thank you for sharing that! I've always wondered how the leaders handled his confession with the community. He even had a note he wanted to give the judge, and he told his brother Nephi that he, Warren, was the "greatest of all sinners." And in the journals they took in when he was captured, he wrote that if the world knew of his deeds, they would hang him from the highest tree.
Imagine if prime time news would report news like Peter, the world would be a completely different place. Too much emphasis on dividing people than getting along. 🙏👍🇺🇸
Yeah, we’d only get half the story. That’d be great. Thank god for actual investigative journalists who are trained properly to provide both sides. Peter is great about showing portions of a story.
Out of all the RUclips channels, this one is the most informative I've ever seen. Thank you for taking the time to bridge the gap between different cultures and different ways of life.
Been watching your videos since the ones you did in Saudi Arabia. You’ve opened up my eyes to parts of the world I never would have thought about. The way you approach situations and make everyone feel comfortable and open up to you is truly something I admire. Just wanted to show my appreciation as your videos are very insightful and your way of approaching people is inspiring to me and makes me want to try and be a better person within my own community. Thanks for everything you do Peter and god bless.
I don't know how I found you, Peter, but when I did I had to binge because your work is so good! I look forward to every new series. Thank you for being so honest, open and respectful to everyone. ❤
Peter the content you get is WILD, and I love how many different perspectives you get without biases or skewed views. I think we can all agree you are one of the few true journalists around right now! Thank you for your work.
Excellent coverage Peter. One thing I noticed with this group is that they are 'strongly' making sure that nobody confuses them with FLDS. Literally every single person repeated over and over that 'we have a choice'. It was so prevalent that it comes off as coaching. Excellent video.
I disagree. They are making it clear that this is our way as a people, and was never about force at all. If Westernkind returned to our rightful ways, you would totally get it. Modern law is nothing on what our people should be like at all.
In fact, they come across as shocked and scared of being ridiculed and judged about normal life, by the likes of people like you. Demonstrated in your comment.
There are some good documentaries out there about Mormonism on RUclips. One is, "Test of a prophet the Bible vs. Joseph Smith", "The Lost Book of Abraham", and the last is "DNA vs. Book of Mormon".
Lost opportunity to give victims of fundamentalism a voice. Wish you would have interviewed one of the “lost boys”, who are the males kicked out of Mormon fundamentalist polygamist communities to allow for there to be enough women available for plural marriage. I worked with a lot of these guys in southern Utah and their stories are pretty heartbreaking. Important to shine a light on the dark side of a culture obsessed with artificially creating such a lopsided male to female ratio.
@@bluelivesmatter8502what do you mean by that? Look up Warren Jeffs. Is he the epitome of manliness? He became the prophet because his Dad was the prophet. Taking on over 30 wives. Then giving men who were subservient to him wives. If one sees who he kicked out, they were the men who stood up against him. Watch Keep Sweet. The more intelligent and masculine a guy was in that community, the less likely Jeffs would allow them a wife. Only the weak minded men got women.
Peter, as always, I appreciate your healthy curiosity and how you seek understanding with compassion and respectfulness. Our world needs more conversations, not fewer. We need more free speech and freedom of expression, not less of either. Thank you for your work!
This maybe not for me and my lifestyle but I appreciate the information of other people’s choices and experiences. Peter you display professional journalism in an unbiased manner. Bravo !
I enjoy watching your videos. You visit a number of different communities and do not judge them. I enjoy hearing what they say and learn more about them. Thank you and I hope you continue to do this
Its really helpful to have you go out in these communities to get the truth of their beliefs and how they are living instead of just hearsay. People talk a lot about different groups but we dont really know what they actually believe. Thank you.
Yes completely agree - we can learn so much and build bridges by really listening to each other and hearing different perspectives. Also important to acknowledge that there are many different groups within this subset of fundamentalist LDS and thus their perspective ad experience might be quite different than others. Maybe not as open and tolerant, possibly more abuse or other things.
There are some good documentaries out there about Mormonism on RUclips. One is, "Test of a prophet the Bible vs. Joseph Smith", "The Lost Book of Abraham", and the last is "DNA vs. Book of Mormon".
Good to see that your reputation of professionalism and active listening opens doors to new communities little by little, giving you more opportunities to show us new points of view. That long term progression of yours is really interesting to follow.
I am Mormon, but even I was surprised to learn there are multiple polygamous sects that exist today. I knew of the FLDS (Fundamentalist Mormons) -- the Warren Jeffs "version" -- but I knew of nothing else. It's fascinating to listen to these people talk about our shared history. Until this video, I had assumed that for the men, it was a "multiple sex partner thing", however, I did not sense that from the men interviewed here. Just as interesting were the women's perspectives on polygamy. I was surprised at the "tenderness" and kindness with which they spoke of polygamy. I did not sense they were being oppressed, but instead, polygamy was a natural part of their lives, even desirable. One additional observation: I like that the women were not wearing "prarie dresses", but instead wore "normal", contemporary clothing and hairstyles. They drive vehicles and, I assume, use cell phones and computers. In other words, they are not living in some isolated environment, but are actively deciding who they are and how they want to live. I guess the truth is that if the women are happy, loved, and feel they belong, they have a supportive community, have a safe place to raise their children, enjoy a happy marriage, and get along (reasonably) with the sister-wives, then whatever they're doing is working.
I am a lifetime member of the church of Jesus Christ of LDS and I even live in the city these people live in and I had NO idea they existed or call themselves Mormon. I’ve laughed at so many people asking if I had sister wives. I thought it was a joke since most people know Mormons don’t practice polygamy anymore. But now I know that there are sects that do so I guess I’ll say “polygamy free LDS!” Lol 😂
Do we think the husband ever bends the rules and is with both wives at the same time? Or is he just moving from room to room on Fri night? Seems like a churchy way to ok having your cake and eating it too for these guys!
The amount of times that these people have said 'its our choice' or 'we aren't forced to' is kind of concerning. Other than this is very educational. Thank you Peter!
That's because majority over the years stipulate that they are a cult and brainwashed.. because of past events. Christians and catholics and Muslims and any other religious beliefs could all be classified as a cult.. get over it.. until people are being harmed who cares.. dual marriage isn't for everyone and they aren't the only religious group to do it
I think for those non-FLDS fundamentalist Mormons, it is mostly because they are defining themselves in relation to the stigmas people put on them, especially because of the FLDS. Seems strange, but I think they are just trying to fight the stigmas people oppose on them and define themselves as distinct from FLDS stuff.
It’s not actually. Most fundamental Mormons are always associated with the FLDS, the Kingston group or the Le Baron group so they want ppl that they open up with to understand that they are not the same. The centennial group (AUB) will stress that as well because everyone mistakenly lumps all mormon fundamentalists together.
Being LDS myself and growing up in the church my whole life, i've never really known anything about the F-LDS church and how they run things today since theyre completely seperate. This video was super interesting and cool to learn more about their beliefs. Thanks Peter
They don't talk about it because they don't want to explain why there are so many offshoots. It's not all polygamy many don't think Brigham Yong was next in line to be prophet.
Wow... you got in with the Peterson group??? 🤯 Keep in mind, folks... this really is a 'branch' ... one of the many tiny off shoots. Not even regular LDS people have heard of this group. It's only a couple of hundred people. BTW.... Benjamin is an attorney. He's actually a super intelligent man. I know of him through the legal field - because we are both in the probate and estate planning fields. I'm not sure I totally agree with his fundamental views, but there's no denying that he's is a very well read and educated man. He's the lawyer for the Goldback company. Benjamin is pretty well known in the Fundamental world. He converted after being mainstream LDS. There's a podcast that he's done about it. The Peterson Group is very unique... all good people with some kinda quirky ideas.
I’m not Mormon or LDS etc but have lots of friends who are, I appreciate Peter’s level of respect and dignity that he shows. He’s a class act. Bless you.
Peter, your work is truly enlightening. Joining the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 16, after missionaries visited my home, has been a transformative journey for me. Serving a mission in Korea and then moving to Utah for school and work, I've seen diverse perspectives within the faith. As the only member in my immediate family, I've often navigated the complexities of faith alone. Your videos offer a thoughtful, respectful view into the world of our church and the fundamentalist groups, helping to bridge understanding between different beliefs. I deeply appreciate your efforts to present us and these groups with fairness and hope it leads to more empathy and understanding, even if agreement isn't always possible. Thank you for your kindness and dedication to opening a window for the world to see and understand us better. I hope people can learn about us in the "mainstream" church and these other groups.
In Tibet, there are polyandry families with multiple husbands, which can be practiced as an ethnic minority cultural tradition in China but not encouraged. So the world is so large and interesting.
In the US people often see things as cool and acceptable if it's exotic like from another country or culture. But if the same practice exists here it's considered horrible, a cult, and sinful.
@@spellmadam2947 Bingo. Leftists/NPC’s/costal city residents when a native tribe denounces homosexuality and practices female mutilation: omg what a beautiful diverse culture they’re so protective of their culture so strong and brave fighting oppression from the west.
SUCH A GOOD VIDEO! I used to be Mormon (as in LDS, Salt Lake City church, "Mother church", etc.) and this video was so eye opening! There is a huge narrative within the modern LDS church that convinces members that all other branches of the church are the Warren Jeffs type. Thank you for shedding light on other perspectives!
Most are very creepy and disturbing on the back end. My wife came from one of those cults, they even did interviews with BBC similar to this in the 90's. What you didn't see in the documentary was what makes those groups insanely disgusting.
Why do they all (fundamentalists) still practice *polygamy, though? Don't they know the men can go to prison for it? *co-habitation with more than one woman is a felony, in Utah (even if the women don't live in the same house!) So, Peter was "highlighting" a criminal practice!
@@ahashdahnagila6884they still practice it bc they believe it’s a commandment from God. Yes, they know it’s illegal but they believe that God’s law is higher than man’s law. It’s still illegal federally too but not as enforced as it would have been 100+ years ago
I absolutely loved the Vegas series, but this may be up there on one of my favorite videos of yours. Very well done, and you found some great folks to talk to, as usual.
Fascinating interview, very well done.👏🏼 I usually don’t like to listen to anything coming from Mormonism. You picked the perfect group to interview, I actually enjoyed it, and I found all of them very likable and relatable. Great interview! 👏🏼✌🏼🥰
Gotta admit - I wasn't that interested in watching your Appalachia / Mormon / Amish series. BUT I must admit - once I started watching, was really hooked. On Peter's great interview style & the openness of both Peter & the folks who appeared on camera. They were all pretty good spokespeople for their beliefs.
I'd like that. How we gonna have an "actual" discussion ? I have been replying to you so far through my Grand daughters Telgram. Apologies about being so difficult
This episode is my new favorite! There are so many interesting older RUclips vids about versions of diff polygamous groups. I’ve never seen one about this particular group. I didn’t know they existed! Thanks Peter!!
This particular group is centered north of St George near the Utah Nevada boarder. It is also not the only one that is north west of St George. The FLDS are East of St George.
Peter, I know you hear this all the time but, you're just wonderful. Your sense of wonder and understanding is beyond fathomable. I totally respect you and all that you so. Thankfull for your channel, you and all that you bring us. ❤
@@JMEtheredge Did you not see his recent videos where Mormons (who represent the vast majority) condemn polygamy? We're all conditioned to believe and say certain things. Opinions are like assholes. That's mine. If you disagree with me you're WRONG.
@@JP-vl4bf Everyone has a right to form opinions. But, that is different from being an over-opinionated pompous ass (which is what you're describing). >>> Reckon?
Great interview! I appreciate the respectful unbiased approach, it’s amazing how much people will open up to you if you come in with the willingness to just try to understand them. I learned a lot, and appreciated hearing their perspectives!
I love how educational this has been. Thank you for asking all the right questions and really listening no matter your thoughts. Your journalism is what the world truly needs more of. Thank you for your courage.
Peter is such a good man, I don’t have the ability to be so non judgmental and open to listening. He is truly on of the greatest content creators I’ve watched and I’m greatful for this content
This was a fantastic, well presented, very eye-opening experience, and the amount of love and compassion among these groups is absolutely palpable. their beliefs are strong and it really lays aside so much of the judgment about plural marriages I can totally see why they do it. I can see why they stay in. I absolutely can-very opening , very welcoming and your choice.
I respect the fact that you are willing to learn about so many things and let people tell their stories! I do not agree with this practice or the Mormon religion in general but I always find your videos interesting!
This was super interesting. Thank you to those who allowed Peter to film. I've learned a lot. There were so many likeable characters in the bunch. I'd most definitely have a cup of tea sit down chat with these lovely people.
polygamy is the future. We will evolve faster if a man can reproduce with several different women, that is just how natural evolution works the more variety the better.
I am so stunned by this. I am a member of the SL mainstream and had lived in Mormondom (UT, NV n ID) for many years but this is the first time to listen to the polygs. Thanks to Peter for such an excellent and rare video.
This was so great. I so enjoy learning about the different ways we all choose to live and believe. The older gentleman toward the end - when they're in the Indian restaurant - dark blue/navy blue shirt. He reminds me so much of Woody Harrelson! Could be his father, wow!
Discovered Peter over the last week or so via the Titus videos, and have been enjoying his content. He certainly brings a selling point in terms of his respectfulness of those with whom he interacts; a behaviour that will pay dividends and give him access additional people that might otherwise be mistrustful of a person with a camera and how they might be represented. Good for you Peter and good wishes to the people who have taken the time to speak with you, on and off camera. I also love seeing the landscapes captured in these videos.
I lived in Saint George at the time of the Warren Jeff’s trial. It was such a circus I’d never seen the city that over run with media. I was a student at the time.
I just love this channel. I think these people are completely out of their mind but it's so fascinating to get to hear their stories. Peter is so open and unbiased he can get these people to talk comfortably.
@deirdrekokora8680 less dangerous than the western hook up culture where families begin broken and out of wedlock. That is, if the babies aren't aborted.
Hey Peter.. Thank you for yet another first-class episode. Thoroughly enjoyed this & learnt a lot. Thank you and much love to everyone who took part in this Mx
Wilford woodruff is my 4th great grandfather. I come from his 4th wife. Make no mistake, he was not a hero. The manifesto was on paper only to appease the government to gain statehood. How do I know this? Well because his 4th wife had children after the manifesto. Some would also say that they were allowed to keep the wives they already had, but there are still documents to support polygamy post manifesto. It's just a lot of messiness and dishonesty. I am no longer LDS. I officially resigned my membership in favor of peace and true free will.
the manifresto and the federal govwrnment made a the pqct that any current wifes could stay ane have more kids hence the 4th wife with more kids you mentioned. howevwr wilford and others did not take more wives
the manifesto was to appease the government and get them to leave them alone and be able to be woth the families thwy already had...not abandon the extra wives and not live with them anymore
I totally understand what these women and gentlemen are saying. No matter what, at the end of the day.. we need to love each other. We might have different beliefs but that doesn't mean, we do not stop caring for each other.
I have been a member of the mainstream Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints my whole life (32 years old) and have always lived in Utah. I can honestly tell you that this is the first I have ever heard about the Righteous Branch.
@@benzun9600there’s 100 of them, not exactly noteworthy all things considered. This group is insignificant compared to the 10,000 member FLDS Jeff’s cult.
I love your series on all these different communities. It shows the differences, yes, but also the similarities that bind us altogether as humans. I hope that the more people are exposed to different beliefs the more they will feel connected if that makes sense.
Nailed it again Peter. I’m pretty much agnostic, but listening to all of the different religions you have covered I have become much more open and thoughtful. Thanks again Peter.
As someone who grew up LDS but no longer is. It's really interesting to see their perspective on things. Thank you for this video, it really does grow my respect and understanding of their beliefs.
These people are not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. You can refer to Peter’s pinned comment. These people are fundamentalists who have formed their own version of their own religion.
Thanks for watching! Just to be super clear, fundamentalist Mormons don't agree with the current LDS (Mormon) church and vice versa. Less than 0.5% are fundamentalist Mormons.
This is part of a greater 6-part Mormon series where we get different perspectives from active members, ex-LDS, and fundamentalist groups over the next few weeks: ruclips.net/p/PLEyPgwIPkHo6jjSMpNn5YxgxHYmCJcQXX
Yes sir! Thank you for making that clear. It’s a convoluted belief. God I don’t miss that desert
Potato, potahto
Peter, I think you mean 0.5% or 0.005 if you're being consistent with what you said in the video. I really appreciate your approach of curiosity in bringing us exposure to different cultures!
Interesting 😮😮😮
Great video as always, Peter. Thank you.
This is what actual unbiased journalism looks like. As in, the journalist reports and the reader/viewer takes it in and forms their own assessments, opinions, and resolutions.
Agree
Absolutely agree. And this is exactly what we love in Peter's videos.
This is why I stick to the nightly news. No talking heads and opinion journalism. ABC, CBS, or NBC nightly news. Just 30 minutes of actual news. I don't need Sean Hannity to tell me what to think.
No one does honest and unbiased the way Peter does. Another great video. Thoroughly enjoyed learning about the different Mormon sects. I love how the guy hugged Peter at the end. To me that says he was glad he could help educate non believers of the faith and happy with how the fundamentalists were represented here Bravo, Peter! 👏👏
@@elizabethwitt2621he is absolutely biased. He does not give exposure to the other side of any idea or situation he highlights in his videos. He makes a living by showcasing extremes without his own opinions getting involved but his channel is ABSOLUTELY biased, otherwise the next video would be about the hundreds of thousands of FORMER Mormons saying the exact opposite of what we’re seeing in this video.
Peter, your openness is the reason you are granted access to groups like this. Keep up the good work.
You keep thinking that
@@YHWH711how’s he wrong though. All he said was his openness allows people to be more open with him back. Nothing about if what they practice is right or wrong
@@YHWH711
Peter is Exposing the TRUTH about these Religions and their doctrines of demons of men.
*Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Be NOT deceived; ((((((( neither fornicators ))))), nor idolaters, nor adulterers nor effeminate, (((((nor homosexuals))))), nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.*
The god on our money is NOT the Lord God and the evil eye is of Satan the Devil Serpent dragon of old the Covering Cherub.
Mark 7:21-23
King James Version
21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,
22 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, *((((an evil eye))),* blasphemy, pride, foolishness:
23 All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.
*Repent to Jesus, and make the evil eye single, then your body will be full of Light.*
A good journalist keeps their own ideas out of the interview.
(I doubt if MSNBC would ever be invited to report on this group.)
On the flip side, Sean Penn gained the trust of (former) drug kingpin Joaquín (El Chapo) Guzmán, of the Sinaloa Cartel: having gone in to interview that crime boss...
Sometimes, you just don't give them the notoriety that they seek!
(It glorifies *polygamy, on the one hand; and romanticizes the *drug trade, on the other.)
*Both of these disparate activities are criminal (i.e., actionable), here in the U.S.
Peter is a true journalist.
Peter, please never lose your sense of wonder, your unbiased approach, your gentle kind ways! You are a spark of light in a world of dark, biased, dirty journalism.
Thank you!!
RUclips might have it's issues but it has allowed so many independent journalists to just flourish.
Relax
Well said! I couldn't agree more!
Peter id come traveling with you anyday! I'll drive, hold a camera, walk and talk in the hood, anything 😊😊
Shut up
I like how Peter genuinely wants to learn and understand another person’s lifestyle. He keeps his opinions to himself and just listens. I love that
The reason why Peter is so universally accepted is because he doesn't find the need to debate people. He simply wants to understand their perspective. There would be a lot more communication between different groups if people approached conversations this way rather than going in with the intention to undermine someone else's way of thinking.
He has no spine/principles.
Bingo…
Yes, maybe, but at some point, people must be held accountable for their beliefs, especially when sexism, child abuse and fraud are involved. I am thinking of all the welfare fraud committed by The Order group and other fundamentalist groups.
@@BG-ig6fd I am sure politicians are involved into this…especially child abuse!
@@anti-ethniccleansing465You have no brains or understanding of the goals here.
At age 63, I still learn something new almost daily. With Peter's video, I am guaranteed to learn something new each week. Thank you Peter.
❤❤❤ I can relate to your comment, I remember my Gran at 90 saying the same thing . Todays world would blow her Mind 🫶🏻fifi
That's why he's the pinnacle of modern reporting. I appreciate his videos so much, and I'd absolutely love to do what he does.
Agreed!!
There are some good documentaries out there about Mormonism on RUclips. One is, "Test of a prophet the Bible vs. Joseph Smith", "The Lost Book of Abraham", and the last is "DNA vs. Book of Mormon".
@@John3.36 Thanks for those documentaries, they sound like they will be interesting, hope to check them out.
Beautiful documentaries, Peter! You let the people across the communities speak, you do not judge, you do not misinterpret, you look into all angles. Your work is genuine and breath of a fresh air. Love your channel!
You approach every community with respect and deep listening. No wonder people are honest and open with you.
And you know these people are honest with Peter how?
They aren’t being completely honest though. They are holding back a lot and probably fearful to say what they really want to. Especially when they know it’s going to be seen all over the world.
Right. I wish we could all approach everything in life the way he does with such Grace and respect.
Do you know Jesus is a messenger of God
Peter is so amazing at building trust and getting people to open up. He allows the speaker to be heard without judgement
In front of a camera.
@@kellif1783 , and that's what matters.
I like Peter too.
I am impressed Peter - always love the interviews - your willingness to ask the tough questions with a tender spirit is phenomenal...God bless, pastor mark
Amen
Thank you 'Peter the people connector'. Such humble and honest journalism of all the people sharing this planet🌏
Peter, you are such a wonderful and patient listener. I love that you have absolutely no agenda. You just converse and record. 👏👏👏
Thanks so much for stopping in our store and taking time to interview Greg! For all yall wondering, we are located at 7 N Main Street, in downtown St. George UT. Come stop by and see what we are all about!
You’ve become a powerhouse documentarian. Congrats on your success and thanks for covering all walks of life.
They look like a nice bunch of people :) Very insightful and informative! Thank you Peter - and many thanks to the people who agreed to participate in this episode for us to watch later on.
Thank you Benjamin - I just appreciated listening to you so much. It is interesting how sometimes closed doors allow for both sanctity and isolation. Thank you Peter for always opening doors so graciously & with deep sensitivity and care. This illuminates all our lives.
Gotta love Peter. During the whole interview, I would be like "that ain't right". But he is so respectful and open minded that the people continue to share. That's a gift to be a good listener and ask the right questions.
What I also like he lets us the viewers draw our own conclusions and doesn’t close or insert his opinions or self analysis into the story he’s recording. We get to much of that in our news and education today trying to suppress one’s own conclusions. 👍
This! What he has is a gift. It allows us to learn, without bias, and form our own opinion. I have learned SO much.
Yeah man, it’s super awesome how Peter’s so chill about letting us taken in the misinformation and analysis it to uneducate ourselves at our own pace. Like he never steps in with other videos showing a differing point of view, you know with like facts and stuff, that would muddy up the waters. I really respect him for that. 🤟🏻
It has really helped me draw my own conclusions by watching the last three videos, all with Mormon subjects, in Utah. I’m sure the one video he has coming up in Phoenix of the ex-Mormon will be sufficient contrast to refute to firehose of lies. 🫡 🫠
FYI - he did a piss poor job covering this topic , sorry to burst your 🫧
@@Sandra_Kidd well maybe you can make a video covering the information that he missed. Just because he's respectful doesn't mean the audience is going to decide to follow a cult. The more information the better and let the people decide. Otherwise we have censorship like we went through with three years of the plandemic.
There are some good documentaries out there about Mormonism on RUclips. One is, "Test of a prophet the Bible vs. Joseph Smith", "The Lost Book of Abraham", and the last is "DNA vs. Book of Mormon".
Always interesting thought provoking. Big Thank you Peter. Little by little you are bringing us together.
Peter, I am fascinated by your channel and your enthusiasm and curiosity for all things people and places. Keep up the GREAT work!
I’m LDS & this is the most I’ve ever heard about the fundamentalists. Very interesting.
I appreciate your professional demeanor in every different community you find yourself in!
@hannah1052 I, too, am LDS. However, I have done a lot of searching online about different LDS topics and the early LDS spin-off sects and WHY they split off. Wikipedia has a great page on all (or many?) of the Latter-Day Saint sects, who started them, why, etc. Within Wikipedia, search "list of denominations in the Latter Day Saint movement". I. e., the Rigdonite sect, Emma Smith's family sect, the AUB group, the RLDS, and many, many more. It was mind-blowing to see how many denominations there were and still are.
@@helenahandbasket3244 Technically, the LDS church spun off, these groups are living the original doctrines of Joseph Smith & Brigham Young.
@@wasatch0, yep, the main stream church is apostate according to Joseph and Brighams teachings.
I don't suppose they want you to know that ALL LDS were that way at one time..LOL
@@wasatch0wrong. Remind me, which church did the Apostles that were ordained by Joseph and Brigham stay with after Brigham’s death? Did they just “poof” become apostate overnight when Brigham died, or where did it go wrong? Was John Taylor a false prophet? Or were the “prophets” that decided to start their own churches (much like the pastors in modern Evangelical Christianity) apostates?
Peter, I started watching you when you interviewed Titus. You have me hooked. I am Southern Appalachia man from middle Tennessee and I am enjoying learning about Mormons. To be honest, I knew nothing about them and judged them. I don't judge them now. Thank you. Keep up the good work. You truly practice tolerance. So many today practice tolerance of people who think like they do, but no tolerance for my culture. That is not tolerance.
Peter is simply professional, kind and respectful. His approach and integrity simply shines. I have viewed every story. Each fascinate and educate me on and in the lifes of others. I really enjoy his valuable collection of great work in this INDUSTRY. Simply a Great platform of work Peter!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you for this authentic, respectful and honest insight into this community! Very interesting!! Thank you Peter, and thanks to these kind people for sharing their day and their faith with us 🫶🫶
Peter, you've slowly but SURELY become one of my favorite channels here on ALL of youtube. you're a ONE OF A KIND what you do here. GG MAN!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you! :)
Noticed by the king 👑
YES!! I Agree!
@@PeterSantenellosame here man. I look forward to your videos every week, set aside time to watch.
My wife and I enjoy your videos so much. You have one the best channels on RUclips. We watch every series with anticipation. Your videos are enlightening and unbiased. We need more journalist like you. Thank you for your videos@@PeterSantenello
I used to work for the Utah State Prison years ago. I sat next to Warren Jeff's cell on suicide watch several times after he tried to hang himself. He denounced himself as a prophet but later recanted. I remember his picture next to Osama Bin Laden's on the FBI's 10 most wanted list until they caught him in a souped-up escalade between St.George Utah and Las Vegas.
Wow! I bet you've got stories.
@@PeterSantenello wouldn’t that be a fun interview idea…😊
@@PeterSantenelloYessir Peter you may have bit off about more than you can chew with the “ Mormon Series “
There’s just so much more………..⚓️
As a former flds and former believer of warren, I'd be really interested in listening to you. We were told that he was poisoned by the prison. We were never told that he tried to commit suicide.
@@vjs4539Thank you for sharing that! I've always wondered how the leaders handled his confession with the community. He even had a note he wanted to give the judge, and he told his brother Nephi that he, Warren, was the "greatest of all sinners." And in the journals they took in when he was captured, he wrote that if the world knew of his deeds, they would hang him from the highest tree.
Imagine if prime time news would report news like Peter, the world would be a completely different place. Too much emphasis on dividing people than getting along. 🙏👍🇺🇸
If people are divided they can be controlled easier.
Yeah, we’d only get half the story. That’d be great. Thank god for actual investigative journalists who are trained properly to provide both sides. Peter is great about showing portions of a story.
Out of all the RUclips channels, this one is the most informative I've ever seen. Thank you for taking the time to bridge the gap between different cultures and different ways of life.
Been watching your videos since the ones you did in Saudi Arabia. You’ve opened up my eyes to parts of the world I never would have thought about. The way you approach situations and make everyone feel comfortable and open up to you is truly something I admire. Just wanted to show my appreciation as your videos are very insightful and your way of approaching people is inspiring to me and makes me want to try and be a better person within my own community. Thanks for everything you do Peter and god bless.
I don't know how I found you, Peter, but when I did I had to binge because your work is so good! I look forward to every new series. Thank you for being so honest, open and respectful to everyone. ❤
Peter the content you get is WILD, and I love how many different perspectives you get without biases or skewed views. I think we can all agree you are one of the few true journalists around right now! Thank you for your work.
Thank you so much :)
I just needed to say the way this man interviews is amazing and its refreshing to see
You are such a safe place for people to open up. Your questions are always so good. Thank you for such interesting content.
Hello, can I get to know you please?
“I don’t care how you bring’em, just bring’em young.” - Brigham Young, married to 56 women.
Excellent coverage Peter. One thing I noticed with this group is that they are 'strongly' making sure that nobody confuses them with FLDS. Literally every single person repeated over and over that 'we have a choice'. It was so prevalent that it comes off as coaching. Excellent video.
It comes from constantly being lumped in with the FLDS
I disagree. They are making it clear that this is our way as a people, and was never about force at all. If Westernkind returned to our rightful ways, you would totally get it. Modern law is nothing on what our people should be like at all.
In fact, they come across as shocked and scared of being ridiculed and judged about normal life, by the likes of people like you. Demonstrated in your comment.
@@WhitePositive - 'the likes of people like me'. Thank you for precisely making my point. ;)
@@bretebey You have to defend yourself all the time for your basic beliefs and or lifestyle?
I'm so fascinated by this...Thank you, Peter, for doing the work you do to bring these stories to us. I admire you for what you do
As soon as I think I know about a group, along comes another video from Peter to show me how much I don't know. I really appreciate this work.
Agree …
Thanks for coming along! We're learning at the same time here, it's all new to me too.
Much appreciated Peter!
There are some good documentaries out there about Mormonism on RUclips. One is, "Test of a prophet the Bible vs. Joseph Smith", "The Lost Book of Abraham", and the last is "DNA vs. Book of Mormon".
Lost opportunity to give victims of fundamentalism a voice. Wish you would have interviewed one of the “lost boys”, who are the males kicked out of Mormon fundamentalist polygamist communities to allow for there to be enough women available for plural marriage. I worked with a lot of these guys in southern Utah and their stories are pretty heartbreaking. Important to shine a light on the dark side of a culture obsessed with artificially creating such a lopsided male to female ratio.
Maybe they aren't man enough to be a father that's why they get kicked.
How do they decide which are going to be kicked out?
I think that voice has been there, and that is not what seems like his position in journalism. He just is kind and open and asks questions.
@@bluelivesmatter8502what do you mean by that? Look up Warren Jeffs. Is he the epitome of manliness? He became the prophet because his Dad was the prophet. Taking on over 30 wives. Then giving men who were subservient to him wives. If one sees who he kicked out, they were the men who stood up against him. Watch Keep Sweet. The more intelligent and masculine a guy was in that community, the less likely Jeffs would allow them a wife. Only the weak minded men got women.
@bluelivesmatter8502 we have no evidence for either lmao
Peter, as always, I appreciate your healthy curiosity and how you seek understanding with compassion and respectfulness. Our world needs more conversations, not fewer. We need more free speech and freedom of expression, not less of either. Thank you for your work!
This maybe not for me and my lifestyle but I appreciate the information of other people’s choices and experiences. Peter you display professional journalism in an unbiased manner. Bravo !
I appreciate you bringing to light a community I've always only heard about, but never heard from.
I enjoy watching your videos. You visit a number of different communities and do not judge them. I enjoy hearing what they say and learn more about them. Thank you and I hope you continue to do this
Its really helpful to have you go out in these communities to get the truth of their beliefs and how they are living instead of just hearsay. People talk a lot about different groups but we dont really know what they actually believe. Thank you.
Yes completely agree - we can learn so much and build bridges by really listening to each other and hearing different perspectives. Also important to acknowledge that there are many different groups within this subset of fundamentalist LDS and thus their perspective ad experience might be quite different than others. Maybe not as open and tolerant, possibly more abuse or other things.
Well, the hearsay, is actual truth I've heard, soooo 🤷🏼♀️
Fundamental LDS just gets a really bad rep, because of certain cults within it.@@DancingErica333
😂the truth from those people 🤣🤣🤣🤣
There are some good documentaries out there about Mormonism on RUclips. One is, "Test of a prophet the Bible vs. Joseph Smith", "The Lost Book of Abraham", and the last is "DNA vs. Book of Mormon".
Great job balancing the messages. Benjamin did a great job calling out the systematic adjustments the LDS church does to maintain it's popularity.
Only Mr. santenello could walk into somewhere like this and make it comfortable (ish) Great journalism!
Yeah imagine a Black dude doing this show at a Morman compound? 😂
@@Buckseedokay. Then there's That😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@BuckseedIm sure they'd definitely get criticized right off the bat for calling it a "compound"
@@knightspearhead5718 IT IS A COMPOUND
@@estabon2u Im sure you refer to Vatican City as a compound as well then
You are absolutely my favorite channel on YT. I look forward to your videos every week. 😊
Thanks Brittany!
Good to see that your reputation of professionalism and active listening opens doors to new communities little by little, giving you more opportunities to show us new points of view.
That long term progression of yours is really interesting to follow.
I really admire your ability to allow people to share their experiences without interrupting or confronting them. I simply couldn't
Peter,this content is interesting and informative respectfully regarding both communities of beliefs. Thank you for bringing this knowledge to light ❤
Peter, you manage to stoke a yearning for connection, irrespective of agreement. What a gift we can all pay forward.
We don't all have that grace.
I am Mormon, but even I was surprised to learn there are multiple polygamous sects that exist today. I knew of the FLDS (Fundamentalist Mormons) -- the Warren Jeffs "version" -- but I knew of nothing else. It's fascinating to listen to these people talk about our shared history. Until this video, I had assumed that for the men, it was a "multiple sex partner thing", however, I did not sense that from the men interviewed here. Just as interesting were the women's perspectives on polygamy. I was surprised at the "tenderness" and kindness with which they spoke of polygamy. I did not sense they were being oppressed, but instead, polygamy was a natural part of their lives, even desirable.
One additional observation: I like that the women were not wearing "prarie dresses", but instead wore "normal", contemporary clothing and hairstyles. They drive vehicles and, I assume, use cell phones and computers. In other words, they are not living in some isolated environment, but are actively deciding who they are and how they want to live. I guess the truth is that if the women are happy, loved, and feel they belong, they have a supportive community, have a safe place to raise their children, enjoy a happy marriage, and get along (reasonably) with the sister-wives, then whatever they're doing is working.
Well said. My viewpoint is leave them alone.
I am a lifetime member of the church of Jesus Christ of LDS and I even live in the city these people live in and I had NO idea they existed or call themselves Mormon. I’ve laughed at so many people asking if I had sister wives. I thought it was a joke since most people know Mormons don’t practice polygamy anymore. But now I know that there are sects that do so I guess I’ll say “polygamy free LDS!” Lol 😂
The Amish got the anti-tech stance right. Too bad they let that stance get leaky.
@@swen6797if you think they got it right what are you doing on tech yourself 😂
Do we think the husband ever bends the rules and is with both wives at the same time? Or is he just moving from room to room on Fri night?
Seems like a churchy way to ok having your cake and eating it too for these guys!
The amount of times that these people have said 'its our choice' or 'we aren't forced to' is kind of concerning. Other than this is very educational. Thank you Peter!
That's because majority over the years stipulate that they are a cult and brainwashed.. because of past events. Christians and catholics and Muslims and any other religious beliefs could all be classified as a cult.. get over it.. until people are being harmed who cares.. dual marriage isn't for everyone and they aren't the only religious group to do it
I think for those non-FLDS fundamentalist Mormons, it is mostly because they are defining themselves in relation to the stigmas people put on them, especially because of the FLDS. Seems strange, but I think they are just trying to fight the stigmas people oppose on them and define themselves as distinct from FLDS stuff.
U delusional..
It’s not actually. Most fundamental Mormons are always associated with the FLDS, the Kingston group or the Le Baron group so they want ppl that they open up with to understand that they are not the same. The centennial group (AUB) will stress that as well because everyone mistakenly lumps all mormon fundamentalists together.
They only have to reiterate their choice because your default is to believe that it wasn't.
Being LDS myself and growing up in the church my whole life, i've never really known anything about the F-LDS church and how they run things today since theyre completely seperate. This video was super interesting and cool to learn more about their beliefs. Thanks Peter
They don't talk about it because they don't want to explain why there are so many offshoots. It's not all polygamy many don't think Brigham Yong was next in line to be prophet.
They should just call themselves "Fundamentalists" since the LDS church doesn't even acknowledge them as part of the church
also important to note that while these are "fundamentalists", they are not part of the FLDS organization
Do some research on the LDS as well, they hide many many things. Read the CES letter, it’ll help you open your eyes.
As was already mentioned, this group may practice fundamental ideologies, but they are not the FLDS church. They are two different things.
Peter, your channel is a freaking gold mine. Thank you.
Wow... you got in with the Peterson group??? 🤯 Keep in mind, folks... this really is a 'branch' ... one of the many tiny off shoots. Not even regular LDS people have heard of this group. It's only a couple of hundred people. BTW.... Benjamin is an attorney. He's actually a super intelligent man. I know of him through the legal field - because we are both in the probate and estate planning fields. I'm not sure I totally agree with his fundamental views, but there's no denying that he's is a very well read and educated man. He's the lawyer for the Goldback company. Benjamin is pretty well known in the Fundamental world. He converted after being mainstream LDS. There's a podcast that he's done about it. The Peterson Group is very unique... all good people with some kinda quirky ideas.
Very interesting!!!
I’m not Mormon or LDS etc but have lots of friends who are, I appreciate Peter’s level of respect and dignity that he shows. He’s a class act. Bless you.
Wow Peter your such a great interviewer you listen so well without judging.
Peter, your work is truly enlightening. Joining the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 16, after missionaries visited my home, has been a transformative journey for me. Serving a mission in Korea and then moving to Utah for school and work, I've seen diverse perspectives within the faith. As the only member in my immediate family, I've often navigated the complexities of faith alone.
Your videos offer a thoughtful, respectful view into the world of our church and the fundamentalist groups, helping to bridge understanding between different beliefs. I deeply appreciate your efforts to present us and these groups with fairness and hope it leads to more empathy and understanding, even if agreement isn't always possible. Thank you for your kindness and dedication to opening a window for the world to see and understand us better. I hope people can learn about us in the "mainstream" church and these other groups.
You're in a Cult. I hope one day you can think yourself out of it.
In Tibet, there are polyandry families with multiple husbands, which can be practiced as an ethnic minority cultural tradition in China but not encouraged. So the world is so large and interesting.
In the US people often see things as cool and acceptable if it's exotic like from another country or culture. But if the same practice exists here it's considered horrible, a cult, and sinful.
@@spellmadam2947 Bingo. Leftists/NPC’s/costal city residents when a native tribe denounces homosexuality and practices female mutilation: omg what a beautiful diverse culture they’re so protective of their culture so strong and brave fighting oppression from the west.
We are very excited and really like your creative ideas, made it enjoyable to watch and keep watching, hope you continue this great idea forever.
SUCH A GOOD VIDEO! I used to be Mormon (as in LDS, Salt Lake City church, "Mother church", etc.) and this video was so eye opening! There is a huge narrative within the modern LDS church that convinces members that all other branches of the church are the Warren Jeffs type. Thank you for shedding light on other perspectives!
Most are very creepy and disturbing on the back end. My wife came from one of those cults, they even did interviews with BBC similar to this in the 90's. What you didn't see in the documentary was what makes those groups insanely disgusting.
Why do they all (fundamentalists) still practice *polygamy, though?
Don't they know the men can go to prison for it?
*co-habitation with more than one woman is a felony, in Utah
(even if the women don't live in the same house!)
So, Peter was "highlighting" a criminal practice!
@@ahashdahnagila6884Polygamy is decriminalized in Utah and is only a infraction.
@@ahashdahnagila6884they still practice it bc they believe it’s a commandment from God. Yes, they know it’s illegal but they believe that God’s law is higher than man’s law. It’s still illegal federally too but not as enforced as it would have been 100+ years ago
@@ahashdahnagila6884 Society as a whole practices polygamy these days they just call it non monogamous.
Love what your doing Peter, Keep it up!
- Long time fan/subscriber
I absolutely loved the Vegas series, but this may be up there on one of my favorite videos of yours. Very well done, and you found some great folks to talk to, as usual.
Yup, this was a good one.
peter researches so the few questions he asked are quite pertinent. Plus he has a great talent to keep a straight face!!
Fascinating interview, very well done.👏🏼 I usually don’t like to listen to anything coming from Mormonism. You picked the perfect group to interview, I actually enjoyed it, and I found all of them very likable and relatable. Great interview! 👏🏼✌🏼🥰
Your extremely beautiful by the way
@@lukejohn1277 Thank you Luke.😁 Make it a great day!✌🏼😎
@@cdcdogs4961 no problem at all
Gotta admit - I wasn't that interested in watching your Appalachia / Mormon / Amish series. BUT I must admit - once I started watching, was really hooked. On Peter's great interview style & the openness of both Peter & the folks who appeared on camera. They were all pretty good spokespeople for their beliefs.
I'd like that. How we gonna have an "actual" discussion ? I have been replying to you so far through my Grand daughters Telgram. Apologies about being so difficult
PS - it was just a come on. Too bad
This episode is my new favorite! There are so many interesting older RUclips vids about versions of diff polygamous groups. I’ve never seen one about this particular group. I didn’t know they existed! Thanks Peter!!
I didn't know there were different ones either and I briefly lived in St George.
This particular group is centered north of St George near the Utah Nevada boarder. It is also not the only one that is north west of St George. The FLDS are East of St George.
What is their name?
You’re the perfect person to do what you do. Thank you for bringing us along
Love your content. What a fascinating look into a world I forgot existed.
Peter, I know you hear this all the time but, you're just wonderful. Your sense of wonder and understanding is beyond fathomable. I totally respect you and all that you so. Thankfull for your channel, you and all that you bring us. ❤
We have to keep funding Peter. There’s no way we can keep a true journalist like him for free. Never change, Peter!
@@JMEtheredge Did you not see his recent videos where Mormons (who represent the vast majority) condemn polygamy? We're all conditioned to believe and say certain things.
Opinions are like assholes. That's mine. If you disagree with me you're WRONG.
@@JP-vl4bf
Everyone has a right to form opinions. But, that is different from being an over-opinionated pompous ass
(which is what you're describing).
>>> Reckon?
This is such an amazing video! Loved the older women bearing her testimony. Beautiful!!
Great interview! I appreciate the respectful unbiased approach, it’s amazing how much people will open up to you if you come in with the willingness to just try to understand them. I learned a lot, and appreciated hearing their perspectives!
I love how educational this has been. Thank you for asking all the right questions and really listening no matter your thoughts. Your journalism is what the world truly needs more of. Thank you for your courage.
thank you for approaching these videos with so much curiosity... I'm not religious but believe these conversations are really good for us.
Peter, you have a healer's soul. You have perfected the art of open active listening, non-judgmental, and seeking wisdom. Well done
the short guy was so honest upfront and real. this was an extra special episode. thanks for all the hard work.
Peter is such a good man, I don’t have the ability to be so non judgmental and open to listening. He is truly on of the greatest content creators I’ve watched and I’m greatful for this content
I love your videos. You have a way of asking questions that make no assumptions about people and I learn so much from it!
You're welcome. Thank you for appreciated
This was a fantastic, well presented, very eye-opening experience, and the amount of love and compassion among these groups is absolutely palpable. their beliefs are strong and it really lays aside so much of the judgment about plural marriages I can totally see why they do it. I can see why they stay in. I absolutely can-very opening , very welcoming and your choice.
I respect the fact that you are willing to learn about so many things and let people tell their stories! I do not agree with this practice or the Mormon religion in general but I always find your videos interesting!
This was super interesting. Thank you to those who allowed Peter to film. I've learned a lot. There were so many likeable characters in the bunch. I'd most definitely have a cup of tea sit down chat with these lovely people.
polygamy is the future. We will evolve faster if a man can reproduce with several different women, that is just how natural evolution works the more variety the better.
Do they drink tea? I missed that in the video. There was a “not decaf” comment…
They don't drink tea, coffee of alcohol or knowingly put anything of harm into their bodies.
That is LDS I assume that is the same for F-LDS.
I am so stunned by this. I am a member of the SL mainstream and had lived in Mormondom (UT, NV n ID) for many years but this is the first time to listen to the polygs. Thanks to Peter for such an excellent and rare video.
This was so great. I so enjoy learning about the different ways we all choose to live and believe. The older gentleman toward the end - when they're in the Indian restaurant - dark blue/navy blue shirt. He reminds me so much of Woody Harrelson! Could be his father, wow!
Discovered Peter over the last week or so via the Titus videos, and have been enjoying his content. He certainly brings a selling point in terms of his respectfulness of those with whom he interacts; a behaviour that will pay dividends and give him access additional people that might otherwise be mistrustful of a person with a camera and how they might be represented. Good for you Peter and good wishes to the people who have taken the time to speak with you, on and off camera. I also love seeing the landscapes captured in these videos.
I lived in Saint George at the time of the Warren Jeff’s trial. It was such a circus I’d never seen the city that over run with media. I was a student at the time.
Hello, can I get to know you please?
I have to say, I find this series fascinating! - Thank you Peter!
Benjamin was a fascinating and educated man. Peter you provide us with a wonderful platform for learning about all people. Thank you. ☮️💜
I just love this channel. I think these people are completely out of their mind but it's so fascinating to get to hear their stories. Peter is so open and unbiased he can get these people to talk comfortably.
I agree. Completely out of their minds. But this kind of belief system is really dangerous for young girls and for women.
@@deirdrekokora8680
Do you think that indoctrination might make of them "willing victims"?
Just asking.
@deirdrekokora8680 less dangerous than the western hook up culture where families begin broken and out of wedlock. That is, if the babies aren't aborted.
Particularly that old lady. She’s got poison your tea vibes. It’s weird how they all kept parroting that free will line.
Honestly, they seem like normal people to me. People all over the world grow up in different cultures.
Hey Peter.. Thank you for yet another first-class episode. Thoroughly enjoyed this & learnt a lot. Thank you and much love to everyone who took part in this Mx
Wilford woodruff is my 4th great grandfather. I come from his 4th wife.
Make no mistake, he was not a hero. The manifesto was on paper only to appease the government to gain statehood. How do I know this? Well because his 4th wife had children after the manifesto.
Some would also say that they were allowed to keep the wives they already had, but there are still documents to support polygamy post manifesto.
It's just a lot of messiness and dishonesty.
I am no longer LDS. I officially resigned my membership in favor of peace and true free will.
the manifresto and the federal govwrnment made a the pqct that any current wifes could stay ane have more kids hence the 4th wife with more kids you mentioned. howevwr wilford and others did not take more wives
the manifesto was to appease the government and get them to leave them alone and be able to be woth the families thwy already had...not abandon the extra wives and not live with them anymore
I love this style of journalism.
I totally understand what these women and gentlemen are saying. No matter what, at the end of the day.. we need to love each other. We might have different beliefs but that doesn't mean, we do not stop caring for each other.
Another excellent video!! So interesting and the people interviewed were so forthcoming. Thank you!
I have been a member of the mainstream Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints my whole life (32 years old) and have always lived in Utah. I can honestly tell you that this is the first I have ever heard about the Righteous Branch.
Same! I don’t think most mainstream members have heard of these people.
bros get out more lol.
@@benzun9600there’s 100 of them, not exactly noteworthy all things considered. This group is insignificant compared to the 10,000 member FLDS Jeff’s cult.
@@wtbman Exactly. Quite insignificant compared to to any of the different versions.
They are a break-off of the AUB. Very small group most are located in Nevada.
Brilliant documentry ....thoroughly enjoyed watching this....
I love your series on all these different communities. It shows the differences, yes, but also the similarities that bind us altogether as humans. I hope that the more people are exposed to different beliefs the more they will feel connected if that makes sense.
Nailed it again Peter. I’m pretty much agnostic, but listening to all of the different religions you have covered I have become much more open and thoughtful. Thanks again Peter.
I’m the same.
As someone who grew up LDS but no longer is. It's really interesting to see their perspective on things. Thank you for this video, it really does grow my respect and understanding of their beliefs.
These people are not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. You can refer to Peter’s pinned comment. These people are fundamentalists who have formed their own version of their own religion.
Beautiful. It's so important to give people the opportunity to speak and represent themselves. As opposed to forming judgments in isolation.