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Is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints A Cult? Is it Transphobic? Does it protect child molesters? Beau Oyler is a former Latter-day Saint who recently went on ‪@SoftWhiteUnderbelly‬  a channel with almost 7 million subscribers. I think this interview is a case study in the sort of story telling interviews ex mormons often give and why they so often can be deeply problematic. Our LinksWebsite: http://thoughtfulfaith.orgInstagram:   / thoughtful.faith  TikTok:   / thoughtful.faith  Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this video are entirely the opinion of the creator and do not necessarily reflect any officially endorsed positions of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints or channel sponsors.

If the Church is harmful to LGBT people, why to faithful LGBT people have BETTER MENTAL HEALTH than LGBT people outside of the church? SUICIDE AND DEPRESSION Peer Reviewed Journal: Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender DiversityLGBT LDS 2x less likely to have suicidal thoughts. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2021-9... Study confirmed this data. https://foundations.prod.brigham-youn...Institute for the Studies of Religion , Baylor University- “In a surprising finding, Mormon LGBs report better mental health than non-Mormon LGBs, while their self-rated and physical health is not significantly different. However, there is some evidence that Mormon LGBs derive fewer health benefits from church attendance than their non-LGB Mormon counterparts”https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27633... Health Religion and Culture “Active Mormons reported having the best health status and, consequently, the lowest levels of mental illness.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/1...National Library of Medicine: The suicide rate among active Latter-day Saint youth was lower than it was for peers from 1991-1995 when Rhetoric against homosexual behavior was far harsher than today. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11867...

The other day Joe Heschmeyer ‪released a video critiquing arguments made for the Book of Mormon by comparing similar arguments made for the Koran. But does Joe have a point? Are the arguments for the Book of Mormon no better than arguments for the Koran? My friend Luke Hanson from Ward Radio sent me over some of his thoughts, and frankly, I think after watching this you will see how Joes argument backfires big time. DEBATE TICKETS: www.ThoughtfulFaith.Org or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-deb...LUKES REFERENCES: Brian Hales' article on Joseph's education https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/inter...Lukes other Islam-related video   • The Shocking IGNORANCE About Mormonism: It...  Our LinksWebsite: http://thoughtfulfaith.orgInstagram:   / thoughtful.faith  TikTok:   / thoughtful.faith  Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this video are entirely the opinion of the creator and do not necessarily reflect any officially endorsed positions of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints or channel sponsors.

Between January 1835 and December 1837, Joseph Smith experienced some of the most dramatic, spiritually rich, and challenging years of his life. This video dives deep into this pivotal period—marked by revelations, leadership developments, financial turmoil, and growing internal and external pressures on the young Church.Link to next episode: COMING SOON! 👇 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more historical documentaries!#JosephSmith #LDSHistory #MormonHistory #Restoration #AmericanHistory #MiniDocumentaryKeywords: Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith history, founder of Mormonism, Mormon history, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, LDS Church origins, gold plates, angel Moroni, seer stone, treasure digging, polygamy, Nauvoo, martyrdom of Joseph Smith, Carthage JailOur LinksWebsite: http://thoughtfulfaith.orgInstagram:   / thoughtful.faith  TikTok:   / thoughtful.faith  Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this video are entirely the opinion of the creator and do not necessarily reflect any officially endorsed positions of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints or channel sponsors.

So the other day I decided I wanted to watch the most popular video on YouTube critical of the church. And what came up in the results was a video by Johnny Harris. Johnny is a very popular, talented and charismatic YouTube journalist. He also is an ex-mormon and this was his video explaining why he left the church. Our LinksWebsite: http://thoughtfulfaith.orgInstagram:   / thoughtful.faith  TikTok:   / thoughtful.faith  Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this video are entirely the opinion of the creator and do not necessarily reflect any officially endorsed positions of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints or channel sponsors.

I recently hosted a twitter space convo on Christian Nationalism and my friend Kai Schwemmer called in and what followed was an interesting debate/discussion.  Our LinksWebsite: http://thoughtfulfaith.orgInstagram:   / thoughtful.faith  TikTok:   / thoughtful.faith  Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this video are entirely the opinion of the creator and do not necessarily reflect any officially endorsed positions of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints or channel sponsors.

Join Disciple Tulip, a self-identified Calvinist, and an anonymous caller as they dive deep into the controversial topic of original sin. They explore whether individuals are guilty for Adam's sin and discuss the implications of corporate headship. Questions arise about infant moral culpability and whether newborns consent to Adam's 'contract.' The conversation challenges Calvinist logic on divine justice, election, and the purpose of evangelism, leading to a compelling debate about God's nature and grace.

So I recently had the chance to go on the striving network Saints in the south in light of recent events to discuss how we as Latter-day Saints should relate to and deal with people who claim that we are not christians. I hope you enjoy. Our LinksWebsite: http://thoughtfulfaith.orgInstagram:   / thoughtful.faith  TikTok:   / thoughtful.faith  Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this video are entirely the opinion of the creator and do not necessarily reflect any officially endorsed positions of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints or channel sponsors.

Is God in some way limited? Is all matter conscious in some way? How does LDS theology align with the latest philosophy and science? What does a renowned Philosopher like Philip Goff think about these sorts of questions. Join us for an eye opening conversation. https://philipgoffphilosophy.com/ Our LinksWebsite: http://thoughtfulfaith.orgInstagram:   / thoughtful.faith  TikTok:   / thoughtful.faith  Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this video are entirely the opinion of the creator and do not necessarily reflect any officially endorsed positions of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints or channel sponsors.

Between 1831 and 1834, the early Latter-day Saint movement was rapidly growing and Joseph was in the middle of it all. From establishing church headquarters in Kirtland, Ohio, to overseeing the building of the Kirtland Temple, publishing revelations, and leading the Saints through challenges in Missouri, this period highlights both the struggles and faith that shaped the foundation of the Latter-Day Saints.Our LinksWebsite: http://thoughtfulfaith.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtful.faithTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtful.faithPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this video are entirely the opinion of the creator and do not necessarily reflect any officially endorsed positions of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints or channel sponsors.