Why I Stay LDS

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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
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  • @ZelphOntheShelf
    @ZelphOntheShelf  2 года назад +32

    Hi friends! 💜 If you find videos like this valuable and want to help us make more of them, please consider supporting the channel! www.patreon.com/zelphontheshelf
    Also, part two: ruclips.net/video/Jw-BxC3Co0I/видео.html

  • @HarveyDroke
    @HarveyDroke 2 года назад +146

    If he said that verbatim during a testimony meeting, it still wouldn’t even be in the top 3 craziest testimonies given that fast Sunday.

    • @ZelphOntheShelf
      @ZelphOntheShelf  2 года назад +33

      you know sister jepson has something absolutely mind boggling up her sleeve

    • @Lucifersfursona
      @Lucifersfursona 2 года назад +13

      @@ZelphOntheShelf I think about that “there was a guy living in the walls of this woman’s house and she was like, I think that was an angel” instead of like, a horrific incident of our broken society for everyone involved. I will never un know that story.

    • @cydelegs
      @cydelegs 2 года назад +1

      😆

    • @Skrimshady
      @Skrimshady Год назад +1

      This one lady at our testimony meeting said that her dead ex-husband came to her in a dream and told her to marry a certain man (who is now her current husband). So uncomfortable 😂

  • @NoLOVEinFEAR333
    @NoLOVEinFEAR333 2 года назад +185

    totally feeling the spirit right now. I promised myself I wouldn't cry, but here I am😭

    • @ZelphOntheShelf
      @ZelphOntheShelf  2 года назад +38

      tears are proof of truth!!!

    • @JT0007
      @JT0007 2 года назад +2

      Cultists also cry a lot

    • @hannahmarie6848
      @hannahmarie6848 2 года назад +3

      Which Spirit? The Spirit only brought upon by baptism in the Mormon Church? Haha, I was baptized in my Christian Church growing up, and I was so offended by Mormons because of the things they would say about Christianity. It disgusted me. They told me constantly that since I was not baptized in the Mormon church, that I did not really get baptized, that my baptism didn't actually count because the only people who have authority to baptize are the ones in the Mormon church. I was so pissed that I wrote the entire religion off. Gross AF. If they wanted more converts, maybe they should not be so incredibly offensive. Because at one point, I kind of considered converting to Mormonism. The advocating that it was the one true church really alerted me to the fact that they are completely full of crap. I don't even believe Christianity is the only good religion. I don't care what religion you are. If you truly do believe in God like Mormons say they do, they wouldn't care what religion you were either. It's horribly dangerous and nonsensical the utter lies that they preach.

    • @tamarahowell8683
      @tamarahowell8683 2 года назад +4

      @@hannahmarie6848 I think this comment was sarcastic, love

  • @stheno4783
    @stheno4783 2 года назад +84

    "And the prophets who represent him... and the lawyers that represent them..." hahaha

  • @tracy8359
    @tracy8359 2 года назад +104

    Wow, Tanner plays a well informed, self unaware, dedicated Mormon really well.

    • @sydneychristensen2058
      @sydneychristensen2058 2 года назад +25

      Cuz he's playing himself from a few years ago haha. We've all been there right 😅

    • @ZelphOntheShelf
      @ZelphOntheShelf  2 года назад +28

      he had a lot of practice 😂

    • @quebeccityoliver4742
      @quebeccityoliver4742 2 года назад +3

      @@sydneychristensen2058 Well, yes for exmos. For the never mos. Not so much.

  • @HopeGardner3amed
    @HopeGardner3amed 2 года назад +43

    "I know I am not braineashed" then explains his brainwashing experience

    • @ZelphOntheShelf
      @ZelphOntheShelf  2 года назад +22

      it’s only brainwashing when other religions do it

  • @Lucifersfursona
    @Lucifersfursona 2 года назад +35

    You can’t concern me like this babe

  • @markh.harris9271
    @markh.harris9271 2 года назад +110

    Tanner, this is your best work yet. The irony is just acidic enough and the parody is just almost believable enough that the sarcasm comes shinning through like light off the facets of a diamond. Great job, dude...
    marcus

  • @LonelyDistance
    @LonelyDistance 2 года назад +84

    Wow, thank you for bearing such a powerful testimony! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @kidslovesatan34
    @kidslovesatan34 2 года назад +60

    It's a fine line between delicious satire and an earnest testimony.

    • @hannahmarie6848
      @hannahmarie6848 2 года назад +2

      Yeah, because they sound the exact same to non-Mormons. Hah. Sad.

  • @leahtheanimationfan40
    @leahtheanimationfan40 2 года назад +20

    I had to do a double take when I saw the title and thumbnail in my feed. Then I clicked on the video and it was all irony. Classic Zelph on the Shelf! The script was hilariously clever

  • @SoundOfOneHandClapping
    @SoundOfOneHandClapping 2 года назад +32

    If I had had home teachers like that, I might have stayed for the comedy! 😂

  • @InsomniaticDND
    @InsomniaticDND 2 года назад +9

    I had left and taken mine and my children's names off the membership list....but based on this powerful testimony and your earnest belief, I need to march us all straight back to the waters of baptism!!!

    • @hannahmarie6848
      @hannahmarie6848 2 года назад

      How are you even happy without Mormonism, girl? 😭😂

  • @thudor1
    @thudor1 2 года назад +11

    "How do I get tough stains out of my laundry? No, not Calgon. No, not Tide!
    I use the Blood of Jesus Christ to wash away the grimiest dirt AND the worst sins!!"

    • @ZelphOntheShelf
      @ZelphOntheShelf  2 года назад +4

      make sure you get it fresh though. christblood expires in like 8 hours!

    • @minaguta4147
      @minaguta4147 2 года назад

      Okay Boomer

  • @bryceburgart8544
    @bryceburgart8544 2 года назад +11

    Best video since brother Jake. Thank you for staying a true believer.

  • @floofula1260
    @floofula1260 2 года назад +5

    I couldn't tell this was satire until about halfway through. Good job dude

  • @thatonestarman4127
    @thatonestarman4127 2 года назад +13

    this is a scarily accurate depiction of my family 😍 im terrified to come out as trans to my extended family 🫶🫶

  • @cydelegs
    @cydelegs 2 года назад +8

    You’ve come so far, demonstrating you can leave indoctrination, be free, remain grounded, not seek out another cult. Young people are so inspirational.

  • @scottevensen2615
    @scottevensen2615 2 года назад +4

    Whoa! Who turned off the lights? The shade thrown is so vast and deep and I'm here for it! 😁

  • @ParkerDude
    @ParkerDude 2 года назад +18

    Yep, I knew it. I knew this was the one and only true church

    • @ZelphOntheShelf
      @ZelphOntheShelf  2 года назад +10

      you were so right. keep paying that 10%!!

    • @Korihor666
      @Korihor666 2 года назад +6

      Make sure that 10% is before you calculate the taxes taken from it cuz HF don’t like no cheap asses

    • @leahtheanimationfan40
      @leahtheanimationfan40 2 года назад +2

      @@Korihor666 nobody ever told me I had to pay on gross income, so I always paid net income 😂

    • @hannahmarie6848
      @hannahmarie6848 2 года назад

      @@leahtheanimationfan40 straight to hell with you, young lady!!!!! This tithing is not a joke, sister!!

  • @AnEntropyFan
    @AnEntropyFan 2 года назад +8

    The "Mormon" Mr. House has a point - how could've he been born in a Mormon family if it *wasn't* true...

  • @Korihor666
    @Korihor666 2 года назад +12

    Thank you Heavenly Father we are all so grateful for you allowing us to hear the spirit through this man. I was starting to lose my faith but through your guidance in totally ignoring any view that goes against what the profit says you say I was more easily able to further indoctrinate myself into this heavenly cult and will never again question your gasligh…oops I mean grace. 😇

  • @yakuza982
    @yakuza982 2 года назад +4

    “And the lawyers who represent them” lol

  • @GoldEzmoreth
    @GoldEzmoreth 2 года назад +3

    i clicked on this video from a facebook group fully expecting to immediately dislike it, then i noticed it was zelph and wanted to crack out a bag of popcorn as i watched

  • @BertNielson
    @BertNielson 2 года назад +16

    Wow, that's some next level snark! Love it!!!

    • @ZelphOntheShelf
      @ZelphOntheShelf  2 года назад +9

      why settle for terrestrial level snark when you can go full celestial?

    • @BertNielson
      @BertNielson 2 года назад

      @@ZelphOntheShelf Ramen!

  • @MN-zh2vd
    @MN-zh2vd 2 года назад +5

    I prayed about this and felt a burning iny bosom. I know it is true. 🔥

  • @dan9948
    @dan9948 2 года назад +4

    This is one of your most brilliant videos yet! I love it!

  • @dickottel
    @dickottel 2 года назад +5

    it's hard to always be wearing my magic pants when it's 36 Celsius 🔥

  • @SuplexOnTheBridge
    @SuplexOnTheBridge 2 года назад +3

    Holy shit, I went to school with you. Glad to see we still have some things in common

  • @kajetantatara2327
    @kajetantatara2327 2 года назад +6

    Oh boy! I sure do hope he's sincere and the church really is a good institution in the present day that isn't controlling their members on every level possible! That would surely be a bad thing!

    • @hannahmarie6848
      @hannahmarie6848 2 года назад

      "Pray about it, and let the Holy Spirit of Mormonism tell you that the LDS Church is true! And if you don't hear that, pray UNTIL YOU DO HEAR THAT."

    • @kajetantatara2327
      @kajetantatara2327 2 года назад +1

      @@hannahmarie6848 ...so until i die?

    • @hannahmarie6848
      @hannahmarie6848 2 года назад

      @@kajetantatara2327 basically, yes. Until you die.

    • @christophermorreall3454
      @christophermorreall3454 2 года назад

      And if you still dont believe it just believe it anyways

  • @maggiepowell7696
    @maggiepowell7696 2 года назад +5

    I love this without a shadow of a doubt and with every fibre of my being. In Jeebers name, Ramen.

  • @slippy720
    @slippy720 2 года назад +1

    This is literally the best response ever!! I'm so tempted to put this video on my Facebook

  • @RicardoCoyote
    @RicardoCoyote 2 года назад +6

    You need to shed a few tears here. Every testimony is more sincere when you cry. It's the tears that make it believable.

    • @ZelphOntheShelf
      @ZelphOntheShelf  2 года назад +1

      darn it you’re right

    • @hannahmarie6848
      @hannahmarie6848 2 года назад

      It's actually not a true Testimony at all unless you cry. He needs to repent and try again. See if it's real this time.

  • @ryananderson845
    @ryananderson845 2 года назад +3

    Wow, the sprit in this comment section is so palpable. If only my ex-mormon friends and family could hear this message, I have hope that someday come back to the fold and see reason. ;)

    • @ZelphOntheShelf
      @ZelphOntheShelf  2 года назад +4

      all we can do is keep praying, fasting, and making passive aggressive comments

    • @ryananderson845
      @ryananderson845 2 года назад

      True, true : ' )

  • @rebeccaking4493
    @rebeccaking4493 2 года назад +13

    Tanner, your wit and delivery are amazing and spot on, as always! And I say this in the name of Jesus Christ, amen!

  • @jasonroyce295
    @jasonroyce295 2 года назад +4

    Beautifully said, the old brainwashed me couldn't have said it better.

  • @kilboy4884
    @kilboy4884 2 года назад +5

    Gay or trans? nah man I'm gay AND trans

  • @garbagehuman4282
    @garbagehuman4282 2 года назад +5

    Amen, brother!

  • @AxelQC
    @AxelQC 2 года назад +1

    Transformed from 19th century polygamy cult into 21st century venture capital corporation.

  • @ThePunkHobbit
    @ThePunkHobbit 2 года назад +2

    I’m a nevermo atheist heathen but your beautiful testimony has softened my heart to the Lord. I’m going to call those nice missionary boys back so they can finally teach me the things my wicked heart was too proud to hear. Thank you Elder Tanner 🥹😇🙏
    /s obviously

  • @jeffthegraveguy8629
    @jeffthegraveguy8629 2 года назад +3

    This is great. You're a gem.

  • @ThomasALeavitt
    @ThomasALeavitt 2 года назад +2

    This is amazing. Well put Tanner

  • @debbiebuttars5598
    @debbiebuttars5598 2 года назад +5

    Hahaha!!! Just SO perfect Tanner. Just like the LDS church.

  • @gomiker
    @gomiker 2 года назад +1

    For a minute there I thought you were being serious. Is brilliant!

  • @leximor
    @leximor 2 года назад +3

    So powerful, Tanner! 🥹👏

  • @tech-preistryzan9988
    @tech-preistryzan9988 2 года назад +3

    They got one thing right.. socialism

  • @Nicole-zr1me
    @Nicole-zr1me 2 года назад +3

    When I tell u this had me CACKLING…

  • @zm3248
    @zm3248 Год назад

    This is making me feel things very deeply

  • @ComptonCreations
    @ComptonCreations 2 года назад +6

    Might be time to pop the religious bubble, dude.

  • @terrillmel
    @terrillmel 2 года назад

    The part at the very end about the methodology we used to determine the church was true, I feel is the best argument we have going for us. That the methodology will lead you to whatever you want it to lead you to.

  • @summerrose8325
    @summerrose8325 2 года назад +1

    My favorite part - I'm not brainwashed... Follows by perfectly describing how brainwashing works.

  • @dirkhoekstra727
    @dirkhoekstra727 2 года назад +1

    I KNOW this video is funny AF.

  • @GoryionB
    @GoryionB 2 года назад

    This showed up in my feed, and wasn't what I expected. 😂

  • @crystalchristensen7972
    @crystalchristensen7972 2 года назад +1

    So good today!! Thank you 💕💕

  • @alicruz4900
    @alicruz4900 2 года назад

    Your Mormon guy voice is spot on!

  • @25MK
    @25MK 2 года назад +2

    Wow I got scared at the title lol

    • @ZelphOntheShelf
      @ZelphOntheShelf  2 года назад +3

      but then you were comforted by the spirit, right? right???

  • @Marco-xu1ss
    @Marco-xu1ss 2 года назад

    *stands*
    *upon standing up straight, pauses for effect, but only long enough to begin slowly clapping*
    *slow clapping quickly but deftly morphs into resolute, approving hard and loud clapping*
    *Some tears are shed*

  • @minaguta4147
    @minaguta4147 2 года назад +2

    OMG this is genius

  • @Maryfs1
    @Maryfs1 2 года назад +1

    The sarcasm is strong with this one. 😂

  • @abeautifulworldnow
    @abeautifulworldnow 2 года назад

    This is your best!

  • @theMoerster
    @theMoerster 2 года назад +2

    I want to accept the truth of what Brother Tanner is saying here but I'm pretty sure he's not wearing his garments and is thus not worthy.

    • @ZelphOntheShelf
      @ZelphOntheShelf  2 года назад

      everyone knows you don’t have to wear Gs during swimming, sports, or sex

    • @theMoerster
      @theMoerster 2 года назад

      @@ZelphOntheShelf So the sex was off camera? That checks out...carry on spreading the word.

    • @ZelphOntheShelf
      @ZelphOntheShelf  2 года назад +1

      @@theMoerster or i was sitting in a pool. i’ll never tell

  • @uly1972
    @uly1972 2 года назад +3

    Almost believed you... then I noticed the facial hair. 😇

    • @ZelphOntheShelf
      @ZelphOntheShelf  2 года назад +5

      i thought the nose ring would have given me away 😂

  • @derekpascal3749
    @derekpascal3749 2 года назад

    The Holy Ghost approves of this message.

  • @pinkbunnypeepsyall8251
    @pinkbunnypeepsyall8251 2 года назад +2

    omg this video had a porn addiction ad, i think the algorithm took your vid too seriously

  • @abeautifulworldnow
    @abeautifulworldnow 2 года назад

    One of your very best!!!!

  • @christophermorreall3454
    @christophermorreall3454 2 года назад

    Your testimony is a true testimony 100 percent on

  • @leeannlinder1931
    @leeannlinder1931 2 года назад +1

    Nailed it!

  • @misanthropicmusings4596
    @misanthropicmusings4596 2 года назад

    This could easily have been a Cracked video called "A True Ad about LDS".

  • @helorumtheknightsofmambrin2155
    @helorumtheknightsofmambrin2155 2 года назад +1

    My bosom is burning, it must be true . . . no, no, seeing as how the harlot Isabel did steal away my heart it was just my groin. False alarm.

  • @kathleenwharton2139
    @kathleenwharton2139 Год назад

    Jesus Keeps me Safe and Free and Love and Peace. He is Within me. People are Free to Do church or not. Choice is yours!

  • @veganeatstreats25
    @veganeatstreats25 2 года назад

    Thanks for helping me. The missionaries have been coming to my house now for a month and I seriously thought about joining the church but I can see what you're saying the stuff in the past they don't do anymore they've changed 😃👍 how long have you been LDS?

    • @ZelphOntheShelf
      @ZelphOntheShelf  2 года назад +1

      25 years. Graduated seminary. Was an AP on the mission. Graduated from BYU-I.
      you should have a look at this before making any decisions:
      cesletter.org

  • @denz4133
    @denz4133 2 года назад

    Seriously. This is brilliant.

  • @jaquino451
    @jaquino451 2 года назад

    Oh Lord I've regained my testimony help me😂😂😂

  • @LavaMan60
    @LavaMan60 2 года назад

    So, so, F*kin PERFECT!

  • @CultstoConsciousness
    @CultstoConsciousness 2 года назад

    Staaaawp! 😂 so good

  • @tracieyudichak2315
    @tracieyudichak2315 2 года назад

    God! I ❤your humorous wit!

  • @maryanne2772
    @maryanne2772 2 года назад

    Wow! Spot on . . . horrifyingly spot on.

  • @trilithon108
    @trilithon108 Год назад

    Then there's the matter of Joseph Smith and his hat and the stone trick, but I digress, that was hundreds of year ago🤭

  • @michellerenee2150
    @michellerenee2150 2 года назад

    Wow, that was so brilliant!

  • @crackher287
    @crackher287 2 года назад

    Spot. On.

  • @AlexanderTate.
    @AlexanderTate. 2 года назад

    Dude you are so funny. This was good. I’m glad you are out.

  • @hbendzulla8213
    @hbendzulla8213 2 года назад +1

    Love that report, oh boy.

  • @ManicDwarvishDreamDad
    @ManicDwarvishDreamDad 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks!

  • @reneerichardson54
    @reneerichardson54 2 года назад

    This is beautiful

  • @tomdebevoise
    @tomdebevoise 2 года назад

    On you are being sarcastic, THAT DOES IT, you will never get an invitation to MY PLANET!

  • @Calhorsey
    @Calhorsey 2 года назад +1

    BRAVO!!!

  • @jpoeste
    @jpoeste 2 года назад

    You are definitely our next prophet...

  • @jonathanwilliams1641
    @jonathanwilliams1641 2 года назад

    Well done. Loved it.

  • @kaviweaver5152
    @kaviweaver5152 2 года назад

    This video was so close to converting me to the LDS church. Unfortunately, I am queer And trans

  • @DianaRodriguez-zm1ky
    @DianaRodriguez-zm1ky 2 года назад

    Great video!

  • @seagullspit6048
    @seagullspit6048 2 года назад

    In the name of mormon, amen

  • @colasantevenezia8682
    @colasantevenezia8682 2 года назад +1

    I'm converting tomorrow

    • @ZelphOntheShelf
      @ZelphOntheShelf  2 года назад +5

      don’t procrastinate the day of your repentance. convert TODAY!!

  • @bigskypioneer1898
    @bigskypioneer1898 2 года назад

    Yet again... a *PERFECT 10*

  • @capercaillieskye
    @capercaillieskye 2 года назад

    This is excellent and hilariously accurate 😂

  • @phillipspsyd
    @phillipspsyd 2 года назад

    Love it! 🎯

  • @kiddtuffy
    @kiddtuffy 2 года назад

    I would like to bury my testimony.

  • @honder1866
    @honder1866 2 года назад

    Nailed it.

  • @amazinmaven
    @amazinmaven 2 года назад

    Brilliant! 😂

  • @myawilkes7560
    @myawilkes7560 2 года назад

    I'm laugh crying... but also intermittently STRICKEN by how handsome you are

  • @diemanner7164
    @diemanner7164 2 года назад

    Perfection!! ❤️