The REAL reason I left the mormon (lds) church Part 2
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- Today I talked about why I left the mormon (lds) religion.
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As a Christian it was super interesting to hear all the details about the Mormon church. I’m excited that you have developed a better relationship with God!
Sorry you couldn’t hear it from a positive non bias perspective because this video is so false and sad:(
There is nothing interesting about a antichrist cult the denies the deity of Jesus Christ.
@@meganq9295 you must be LDS and in denial because I've heard this story more than once regarding the same.
“Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
John 14:6
A thought I had while watching, all said with love in my heart: Jesus is the way, church and other people do not save you. Because he loves you he wants a relationship with you. You don’t have to go through anyone or anything else to get to Jesus. ❤️
“Religion creates slaves. Relationship creates children of God.” ❤️🥰 -my godly friend Joan.
What are your thoughts on Romans 6:18-22 stating that we are now "slaves to righteousness" and "slaves of God"?
@@Shannon-mo6ye fascinating.
Religion is a governing body. Any religion.
As a Christian, I am so so proud of you, Sydney. You presented every piece of information so well and so clear. I can see God working through you. You have such a beautiful heart and testimony. Your love for the Lord is so clear. I will keep you and God’s plans for you in my prayers.
Amen to that! Absolutely!
Amen! I have close people to me that won’t see the truth your speaking..
Isn’t it amazing how God has used even a pandemic to bring people closer to Him?! God is using you to share such a powerful testimony about your journey. Thank you for being so brave and vulnerable. This video is going to spread the Gospel truth to so many people!! God is good. ❤️
The PLAN-demic is 1000% the work (attacks) of those who rule this world. Yes, there are rulers (or controllers, or a ruling clan if you will), and they control (all) money, media, and governments, and they have the motive, means, intent to attack the masses (whom they consider their slaves) with illness causing toxins, or biological agents. All their deception, and control is under their goal called New World Order (aka Brave New World, Tikkun Olam).
Christianity: God’s love is unconditional and his grace is abundant you don’t have to earn it, he gives it freely ❤️
James 2:26 'Faith without Works is Dead'
This a saying that strong faith should cause you to act. It doesn’t mean that our actions determine our salvation.
@@rachelcloud8045 wow, u really have no clue about scripture passages...but hey, some say ignorance is bliss, enjoy it my friend
@@davidfrey5654 Believing in Jesus and not doing good works after the fact means your faith is pointless. If we had to earn our salvation then God’s grace is irrelevant. Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast”
If we had to earn salvation through works then it wouldn’t be Jesus’ doing, it would be our own which would make Jesus irrelevant.
Hope this clears that up :)
@@May17804 Exactly, I 100% agree. I don't think you can earn your salvation. I believe in the Law of Justification.
Long time viewer and fellow Christian here! Sydney, I’m so glad that you sought truth and did this even though it was hard and lonely to do. I remember when I began watching you years ago, hoping one day you might look into Christianity. It’s heartbreaking to hear what you and others have endured, and praise God for providing the clarity to bring you out of it. Praying for you as you navigate this new season and rejoicing with you!
So tired of reading where Protestants and Sectarian Christians think Latter-day Saints are not Christian. Some of their ministers are partly responsible for this, and it’s really aggravating. Jesus Christ stands at the head of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is His one, true Church on the earth.
In 1820, God and Christ both appeared to Joseph Smith.
On May 15, 1829, John the Baptist appeared to the Prophet Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery and conferred upon them the Aaronic Priesthood. He also Restored the Authority to baptize.
Shortly afterwards, Peter, James, and John appeared to them and conferred the Melchizedek Priesthood on them.
On April 3, 1836, Jesus Christ, as well as three Old Testament prophets, Moses, Elias, and Elijah, personally appeared to the Prophet Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in the Kirtland Temple in Kirtland, Ohio. On this day, the Prophet Elijah fulfilled the prophecy concerning him in the Old Testament.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is true. Joseph Smith was and is a true Prophet.
THE WAY IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS
same tho
same omg
i hope your relationship with your father wasn't badly affected by this.
ps. i so glad to see you so happy lately
It sounds like so much work to be Mormon.. dang Jesus ain't that complicated XD
Agreed!
Matthew 11:28-30 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." !!!
yes bc it’s a cult lol. it’s very convoluted and uses its own language and terms to further alienate the members
@@Chloe-cs2nc All religions have its own unique terms and language . As for Mormonism, it is indeed a very HIGH CONTROL GROUP. However, many other Christian and non-Christian sects are the same way.
@@blackalien6873 as someone who has been in both, not so. Most Christian churches have no dress code. If you miss a week or two, you may get phone calls to see if you are OK, but no judgement.
They teach a relationship with Jesus & the pastor is just a good teacher of the Word, but as a Christ follower you are encouraged to check out all information given with the Bible. (Acts 17:11)
No pastor or any man of God is “above” the members. The pastors spend 4-12 years in college to understand the Bible, often learning Greek and Hebrew and what the times when Jesus walked this earth were like to understand it clearly. Again, we are encouraged to check all things with the Bible.
@@blackalien6873 in what ways are other Christian sects this way? I’m curious. Depending on your answer I may agree with you. Certain evangelical sects are very legalistic especially about things such as Purity Culture which has done a lot of damage to the body of Christ.
I am so happy you're sharing this with us, God is using you!!
No he isn't. There isn't a god. Get a clue.
@UCwL_Mnd5IOc-upHNfb2r3fg idiot
Evidently, there are no god(s).
Which one of the thousands of Gods invented by man is using her .
I’ve literally watched you since you (and I lol) were 16 and i am not a religious person at all but this video was so insightful and well done!!! i’m so proud ❤️❤️
Wait how did you comment in one month before?
This is SO mature Sydney. I left my Catholic church too (for a lot of reasons that are probably obvious) and it's great hearing people who are able to make healthy decisions for themselves
Sorry to hear this. Hope that you will reconsider and rejoin. God bless 🙏🏼
Me too I left the Catholic Church for so many reasons.
We needa part 3,4,5,etc.
I am so proud of you Syd!! I am an ex Mormon that lives in Utah as well, I remember feeling that it was not true and wrong even when I was 8 years old. I didn’t want to get baptized and was practically forced into it. I’m so happy to see you finding the truth 💕💕💕
this is so cool to hear the way you’ve sought out truth.
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” (Matthew 7:7)
Syd it is so great to see you finding yourself and talking out. I have been watching you for years and I’m only a year older than you and it’s been so amazing to grow up with you. I know this is something you were really scared to do, but it was so great to watch. Questioning where you came from can be so hard especially so young and I’m just so proud girl
I’m going through a similar situation right now and this video truly gave me courage and showed me the great things that can happen when you trust God. Thank you so much Sydney!
Syd!! I’m so excited to see your walk with God. Having a relationship with Christ is so fulfilling and encouraging and I’m so glad that you’re excited for it. Thank you for being so vulnerable and speaking about your experience and expressing what you believe! 💛
The fact that you went through all of this and still found the one true God in the midst, praise the Lord! Praising God for your life and so happy that you found faith in Jesus.
actually, ur statement would be more profound if you were addressing a Jew, or a Muslim, or a Hindu, or a Buddhist...but DAMN, mormons? they are way more Christian than any "Christians" I ever met growing up in the deep South...all the sick ass hatred and gnashing of teeth those anti-mormon "Christians" have down there, enough to make you think for a short minute...are these assholes really Christian with all the shit talk they do about those nice mormon ppl?
Its obvious you and I have completely different life's experiences with the ppl we grew up around. I just find ur comment completely bass-ackwards in the environment I grew up in, but thats me, peace!
@@DownTheHill3 Mormons literally believe that white people are holier than black and brown people. They're literally taught to be sexist and look down upon women. Sit the hell down with the "Mormons are way more christian." BS.
Nobody has been able to prove that Jesus existed. Let alone the miracles.
I had no idea of all the terminology and culture....it’s so confusing and very cult sounding. I’m a Christian and never have been through all of this. Good for you for looking for God outside the Mormon church.
I’ve been WAITING for this… literally like did research on LDS in the meantime cus part 1 was so good
Wow, Sydney, as a Christian as well, I am so proud of the decision you have made to leave the mormon church. Thank you from the bottom of my heat for sharing this + being vulnerable. God gave you this platform for so many reasons, sharing Him is definitely one of them!! You are so beautiful + your heart is so pure. I will continue to pray for your relationship with Him! I love you girl!! Thanks for sharing!!
I am a Bible believing Christian snd I just want to say that the Gospel is offensive!! People are going to get offended by it. I am super proud of you and you will find so many verses in the Bible that backup your statements here and that is what we should be basing our truth off of - The Word of God not a man made book.
Yes! 1 Cor 1:18, “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.”
Had no idea mormonisn was this weird. It's shocking that followers don't even know everything about it until a certain age
how do you define "weird?" did u know Muslims in Africa cut of the Clitoris of newborn females? Do you know that Buddhists believe that when u die, u get reborn on earth again, either in the form of an animal, insect, or another human? Did u know lots of Christian religions teach young kids how to speak in tongues (which is hilarious when u see it on YT vids, when they just yell out a bunch of bullshit gibberish and shake all over the place like they're having seizers and are possessed, lol?)
so again, I ask u, wtf do you define as being "weird'?
@@DownTheHill3 those are all weird. What point are you trying to make?
@@Emily-ok3jn the point is, one can find “weirdness” in everything in life, and this story video is about as plain, run of the mill, avg Joe as it gets, but this person feels it necessary to air her issues in PUBLIC platform for what? Likes, subscribes, fame? If u have an issue with the ppl of an institution, or the institution itself, just ducking leave, don’t leave all mad about it and beg for sympathy from strangers in a public social forum, like, talk to ur close friends about it, and move forward instead of grasping for approval from literal strangers online
@@DownTheHill3 you sound psychotic. she not even doing that. If you actually listened to her video you would know she clearly said she’s not doing this for fame or for subs. You sound like the angry one. She said this is her experience and she has nothing against other Mormons or the church. She is simply saying what she went through. And I’m sorry but everything you did list in your first paragraph is weird lol. You really didn’t make a point.
@@DownTheHill3 nor is she looking for sympathy. People like you are the real issue.
syd, i am so proud of you! i grew up in a catholic church, and around the age of 13 started to question what was being taught, and started questioning my relationship with god. i realized as i got older that my views do not align with the catholic church, but that i still do believe in god/jesus. i personally believe that god is more concerned with your relationship with him, whether you believe in him or not, rather than your specific religion. i know how hard it is for you to question what you grew up believing, and i know how isolating it can feel. i am so proud of you for finding the truth and creating a relationship with god! i’ve been subscribed for about 5 years now, and this journey is so incredible to watch. i have loved seeing you grow over these years and to become more confident and happy with yourself. you are a truly wonderful person, and god knows that.
so then which church did Adam and Eve belong to? must have been the very first one, since church is just a cute word to define place of worship....thoughts?
I too left the mormon church. I am 70 now and left 50 years ago. I joined the Marines when I was 18 and was exposed to many religions for the 8 years I was in the service. After being exposed to the truth for a few years I am a Baptist now and I am finally learning about Christ and have been born again. It was tough because the whole family was Mormon and I was disowned by them. I now live in a very small town in Southeastern Utah surrounded by Mormons who try to keep working on me but with no success. Once you really know Christ and are born again and receive the holy spirit you can not go back again. Thank you for your message as I now know I am not the only one going through this experience
Syd, I have been watching you since daily vlogs and have been praying for this moment for so long! Literally so happy you found the true Jesus! Keep seeking and loving Him! I’m so happy for you ❤️
When i was still in the church & talking to a Christian about the church he said to me “it’s religion not relationship”
At the time I obviously got offended & was like “what no, I have a relationship with God” but when i sat back and thought about it he was right. It is all about religion. I always use that to describe it to people now.
The truth shall set you free.
Your free. You go girl.
I’m Christian and our pastor is female so hearing the thing about woman in the Mormon church hurts my heart!
So, so proud of you Syd. It takes SO much to think for yourself and do research especially in an environment where you're told not to. Your reflections have so many important lessons for all facets of life too. Trust yourself, think for yourself, do your research, ask questions, do you instead of trying to make everyone else happy, and remind yourself of your worth. Thank you.
Syd I remember finding your UA-cam account a year ago and hoping that you would one day accept Jesus! It’s crazy how God works. I’m so excited to see your growth in your relationship with the Lord! Sending you love!!! 🥰
LDS members accept Jesus. . . Like not starting a fight I’m just confused 😂
Same!
go off sydney, you are so brave for leaving that cult
Your video was incredibly inspiring and really opened my eyes! I remember being an active member in the church and finding your videos online years ago. I remember thinking to myself that I needed to be more like you, because you were the “perfect” mormon in my eyes lol. I stopped attending church about 5 years ago as I never felt like I belonged. I hated going to church, and it just never felt right to me. I am now on my own journey to find God! Thank you Syd! Your video personally spoke to me in more ways than I could ever imagine!
Please start a podcast !!! You are such a good speaker. God is in you so evidently. Praying for you on your new faith journey!
sydney wow. literally i have never been more proud of you. i didn’t grow up religious or anything, but i have lots of mormon and religious friends, and i’m proud that you finally didn’t feel ashamed of your views, opinions, questioning, and new age thinking. you’re so inspirational and strong. i can’t imagine how lonely/scared you felt, but being true to your love for God and not doing things for anybody else is amazing. i know life is still chaotic and crazy and who knows what will happen, but you are so strong and can do anything with your heart and independence, congrats syd! ❤️❤️
i’m so proud of you and i am so glad that you are talking about your experience! ❤️
I’ve been following u for years now and I cried watching this video. I grew up Christian and watched bc I just love ur personality but seeing your growth is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing this, I knew nothing about Mormon culture and the process but it was extremely insightful to know. Not only are you helping Mormons but also Christians. I love watching God work in u. This following you’ve been blessed with is it helping so many people. You truly are a gift!
Thank you for posting this! I am so proud of you and I am glad you have stepped away from the church. My bestfriend is mormon and I always thought it was weird and I was annoyed I wasn’t “worthy” enough to see her get married
just like other churches mormoms have their beleifs and a lot of times people who go to a different church as me may say im dumb not worthy. The temple is a holy place and you don't have to be perfect but we ask people to try their best to follow the commanments.
@@thesorham03 it's a cult, period.... Nothing about the Mormon Church says Christian
The beginning of the end for me was when I asked my bishop “if the church is the true church of God, why does the church change with the times? Wouldn’t the church have changed before society?” And he wasn’t able to give me any sort of answer as to why the church follows societal changes and not be ahead of them if the prophet was truly receiving revelation
This was so encouraging, Sydney. Thank you for your testimony and willingness to share. I've been praying for you for a while now and it's so cool to see how God works in people's hearts. Love what you're doing for the UA-cam community. ❤
Syd, I honestly think you would love watching Mike Winger on UA-cam, he’s a Christian apologetic and talks lots on different strands of “Christianity” such as Mormonism, Catholicism and different bible translations. He breaks things down in ways that are so easy to understand and his wisdom is amazing.
I love watching/listening to Mike Winger!
I love listening to Mormon Stories and watching ExMo UA-camrs (Zelph on the Shelf and Jordan & McCay). I’m not ExMo but I find the doctrine fascinating and proud of you for sharing your story!
I just read the book “Under the Banner of Heaven” by Jon Krakauer. It was extremely interesting and insightful concerning the history of Mormonism. I also appreciated that it was written from an unbiased standpoint and was purely recording history. Give it a read if you want to learn a little bit more about Mormonism.
Sydney, I’ve appreciated hearing your thoughts and following along with this series. I will pray for you in your journey with Christ!
I was just about to comment about this book. As an outsider that had no idea about anything related to Mormonism this book really shocked me and helped me understand a lot of things. Really good read in my opinion, very insightful and interesting.
If you think that book is unbiased you're fooling yourself.
this was so interesting & informative. thank you for sharing your story!🤍
Satan wants to exalt himself and be God, and disguises himself as an angel of light. Critical thinking is a God given gift
My family isn’t super religious but we all believe in God and love everybody. Didn’t know much about Mormons but i love this and your last video.. I cannot believe they think black people are cursed that breaks my heart and sickens me. That’s not a Godly, nice person. God loves everyone
We do not believe black people are cursed, in the beginning people interpreted some teachings incorrectly, because the people were of course imperfect. The church has come SO far sense then, just like every religion has sense that time.❤️
growing up in a very mormon town as a catholic i felt suppressed. my family has been roman catholic for many generations and had no problems , they all had a strong faith and some were more strict than others. my family never forced me to go to church , but i firmly believe God is real and that he died for us. i believe he is watching us and guiding us and everything happens for a reason. i believe in prayer. my town is mostly mormon and growing up i missed out on many opportunities and friends because i wasn’t mormon. i was always asked to convert and told that im a walking sin. i missed out on sports because i wasn’t in any local wards and no one knew me.
it was terrible , if you weren’t mormon nobody cared about you.
i’ve told many of my former classmates the differences in the religions and they would get mad at me, my sister in law is an ex mormon and she always tells me how scary it was and how free she feels now.
i’m glad you found yourself and your following.
so happy for you Syd, i'm not particularly a religious person at all but have loved these videos and loved watching you grow and evolve!! so so happy for you
So happy you found the truth. Even as a true Christian it’s easy to fall into works or living up to a standard. I’m learning that Gods word is the key to a true relationship with God. There are a lot of false teachers out there. Wear that armor of God sis. Your on my prayer list. And your so brave !
The "im trying to cope with my own trauma" got me:(
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This may be a little personal & I apologize if I’m over stepping but I get the feeling this is the reason or part of the reason why Dallin & Syd aren’t together anymore..
Yup, I’d agree
One day I was like “why am I doing things that I don’t want to do??” Lol I felt a deep obligation to just follow things just because
I grew up Mormon and watching this videos enables me to almost relive my experiences from when I was a member. I really like how you touched on the spirit paralleling one’s feelings, as that’s something I came to realize I really struggled with as a child- I felt unable to distinguish what was me feeling things versus what was the spirit. Everything you brought up is relatable and well researched.
I love you Syd. So proud of everything you've been through- and how you've handeled all this!! So inspirational!!
I’m so happy you found your true faith. Congrats on beginning your journey with God and your faith walk as a Christian! I’m sure it took an immeasurable amount of courage to leave the only church you knew. I’m proud of you and I’m rooting for you!!! ❤️
Sydney you are so eloquent! I am Catholic/Christian but I have always been very intrigued in the Mormon Church (not converting, just learning about the theology) and this video was SO informative. I wish you the best on your walk with God! You have a bright future ahead of you girl 💗
It's like you're speaking my thoughts. I'm feeling very trapped in the church right now, because there's really no way I can leave. My whole family is devoutly mormon. They would never let me leave. My husband would be crushed. I still rely very heavily on my parents and family because I am disabled due to mental and physical illnesses. I'm worried I would lose everything if I left. I hate it and I'm so stuck on what to do.
I’m so sorry to hear that. I will be praying for you Meredith
im so sorry, just remember its YOUR life not theirs.
Meredith, such a beautiful name!
Confess with your heart and mouth that Jesus is Lord and you shall be saved!
In the name and power of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, be healed and stand up and walk on your own!
Best ever video I’ve seen on Mormonism! God bless! Keep being transparent and honest. The world needs more of it!❤️🌻
I made an exmormon discord for all my other young exmormons who need a safe place to talk! discord.gg/b4JEZBTs
Can someone link a valid invite? Would so love to be a part of this!
@@lindseyjensen1605 same!
I would love to talk to you through email if possible. I am going through the exact same thing you are. Im 19 and have been raised in the church and always been confused about certain rules. Im really interested in your video and you explaining more! Idk if you can private chat on UA-cam so I’ll leave my Instagram if you would like to dM me and talk! Amanda.k.guthrie
@@lindseyjensen1605 discord.gg/b4JEZBTs
@@oliviaandrae5407 discord.gg/b4JEZBTs
You are so strong, Your experience is similar to mine (I went to a different church but similar aspects) I am out now but the struggle man was hard. I am glad to see you doing well and how u did your research!
My husband moved for a time to Utah in the early 2000's. He said it is such a beautiful state but sadly everything is ruled by LDS. He couldn't get work or make friends because he wasn't mormon. Everyone would ask what ward he was in and when he said he wasn't mormon, they'd either try to convert him or stop talking to him. He said that mormons are fake nice and underneath the facade are really hurting. Funny you brought up Mt Dew. My husband was freaked out when he saw people chugging Mt Dew in the morning instead of just drinking coffee. haha I'm so glad you have escaped and are really knowledgeable. Take care!
this is so true... utah mormons can be like that and the entire state is like 60% mormon...
i’m so proud. you’re doing great💗 ALSO SIDE NOTE.. LOVE HOW MUCH MORE CONFIDENT YOURE GETTING
Not trying to be rude(just my opinion) but the Mormon church has always seemed like kind of cultish to me I don’t know just sooo many rules that I just don’t think matter. I think the only thing that should matter is if you try to be a good person(treat everybody the way you want to be treated,(golden rule) etc) I think everyone’s relationship with god is different and their own so not everything applies to everyone that’s why I have a problem with religion tbh
Yeah, there's many different definitions of a cult, and every single one of them applies to the LDS church
@@shishsquared Islam too
yes according to the BITE model.
@@Lovethyself887 probably on the extremists side. The real Islam is really flexible and easily acceptable
It has been so amazing to hear your life story and follow your journey through leaving the Lds church. In listening to your videos, it sounds like you are absolutely on the right track. Good for you for doing your own research and questioning everything for yourself!
Thank you for sharing your experience and opening people up to what it’s like.I’m a Christian and I never really knew the extent of Mormonism.
This made my day. When I first started watching your videos, I was slightly saddened by the fact that you were following the Mormon faith. I want more people to experience what our Heavenly Father is like. Thank you for sharing your truth. More people need to hear this. He is never going to leave you or forsake you.❣️
So proud of you. What strength it takes to seek truth! I can just see God smiling down on you with such love and pride! You are safe with Him 🥰.
I can't imagine trying to earn God's love. So glad you are living and walking in the TRUE gospel now!
Ironic how every religious sect claims they are the “true gospel” …
I think it would be really interesting to see a video of you and your mom speaking about this! (obviously only if you both wanted to). I'd love to hear her perspective on watching you go from heavily involved to leaving the church as she had gotten out 10+ years before you and was on the outside looking in.
This was incredible Syd. Thank you for sharing your story and explaining it all in so much depth. Good luck on your journey! Lots of love!
So proud of you syd♥️ just know whenever you feel comfortable posting this, you will be helping out so many people, it makes me so happy that you have been able to find God and understand His love for you♥️ he will bring you so many blessings♥️
yeah, but on the same token, she'll be hurting alot of ppl that have God by staying with their particular religions, in this case, the mormons...but you can insert any religion in this and anyone that wants to leave it like Syd here, she gives a very convincing victim mentality, leaving others to believe that her religion, and those that continue to cling to it, are corrupt, and misled, which is completely toxic...she needs private sessions of therapy, not validation from online strangers that cheer her on bc they dislike her particular previous faith...these videos are so stupid and sad
Hi Syd, as a 52 yr old CHRIST Follower, I feel led to share how deeply this video has touched my spirit. One of your other videos showed up in my recommended videos which is ultimately how I found this video. In these dark and trying times, with so much hypocrisy, brainwashing and mind control, this video really warmed my heart. You are most certainly on HIS Chosen path! CHRIST quickened your spirit and you heeded HIS calling. You handled this most responsibly by doing your own, personal research by questioning everything, including the answers you were offered. You have been diligently seeking HIM, just as HE tells us to. You've given me a sense of hope for our future through your bold declaration of HIS Truth that few young adults these days care enough about to even ponder. For this, thank you! I applaud you and your dedication to the real TRUTH. HIS Word says that all things will be revealed. For this to happen, it takes diligence and hard work. Again, thank you, Sydney! THE LORD will continue to guide and protect you as long as HE is first in your life. HIS Word cannot and will not fail even though we fall short daily. I know HE is real and alive because HE stopped a bleeding artery within my brain on July 18, 1997! This testimony of mine is long and quite amazing! I function the same as you with regards to critical thinking, questioning everything and seeking HIS confirmation in all things. 🕊🦋🙏
My heart is overwhelmingly happy for you! I am so happy that you found your way out of the rules and religion and are building your relationship with God! 🙌🏻 It is the best choice you will ever make!!
Can you do a Q&A revolving around how your family/friends reacted to your decision to leave the church? So proud of you❤️
i knew someone who literally escaped the mtc, (like they had to run away and hop the fence, bc they don’t let you leave w/o permission) and they told us that the mtc ppl literally taught them to look for people who are going through hard times (loss of a loved one, etc.) so that the missionaries could appeal to what they’re lacking in life or struggling with in order to convert. literally training these missionaries to manipulate emotions lol.
There’s no way that’s true💀😂 You must be talking about Amish or some weird broken off cult that tries to identify with the LDS church.
Nah this is actually so true, I can attest to this lol I didn’t realize how manipulative that is tho shoot...
@@andrineulvestad2634 it’s totally true. The MTC is actually the training center for missionaries, and when you sign up for a mission for the church, it’s very strict. You go to the training center and then you go out on your mission to whatever state or country you were assigned to
@@natashat.2139 That’s correct. After you decide to serve a mission you go to an MTC to learn the new language you will be teaching in and/or generals of how you will be living :)
@@natashat.2139 They are not trained to manipulate and necessarily seek out certain people lol. Just knock on lots of random doors and tell people about our church
This was so well done! You’re so well spoken and kept your thoughts so organized. Praying that your family receives this well and who knows, maybe they’ll start asking questions too and discover who Jesus truly is.
I’m so proud of you I’m nondenominational but grew up Catholic I felt God calling me to be nondenominational and I’ve never been happier
you’re amazing! I have so many friends that are Mormon and I have always wanted to understand their religion in depth. This was so helpful. I’m a Christian and constantly experience Jesus’ real raw love. Praying for you! It’s insane what God can do in your life if you just stay faithful. The fact that He gave you that discernment is such a testimony. God is working so big in your life. :)
my bf’s family is ex mormon and i remember him telling me how his mom used to have to go before the bishop and talk about her sexual life and it seriously just killed me. i felt so bad ppl have to go through these things bc by the way he described it, she was seriously traumatized by it.
she has a choice (or her husband) chose that maybe she got herself into something she realized she did not want to talk about and they don't force you to answer any questions you dont have to
I'm not sure what your bf's mother went through. However, it sounds like a Temple recommend interview: as far as I know, the only couple or so questions out of many asked in an interview that have anything to do with sex is pretty much simply:
"Do you keep the law of chastity?"
No going into details unless you have something you personally feel you need to confess, just asking you if you keep to that higher standard. We're also asked if we keep the Word of Wisdom (in other words, refrain from alcohol, drugs and other harmful substances, coffee), if we're honest in our dealings (did you lie to someone or steal something that doesn't belong to you, etc) . . . Basically, the idea is: are we striving to be the best version of ourselves we can be, so that we can better prepare to enter the House of the Lord and receive inspiration from Him? (Which, it's the Temple - if it truly is the House of the Lord, if it's truly as close as we're going to get in this life to being in His presence, then what else would make sense than that we be at our best when we enter it?)
Otherwise, the only other things I could think of as to why she was talking to her bishop about her sex life are these two possibilities: either 1) she was having sex outside of marriage or engaging in some sort of inappropriate activity, and was confessing to her bishop (which you should do out of personal choice, not out of forceful coercion, even though it is part of the repentance process), or 2) she had a judgmental bishop. I can't judge either way, but if it's the latter, that's on the Bishop, not the Church, for not properly fulfilling or understanding his calling and stewardship. My family have had a couple of bishops like that, but most of our bishops were loving, welcoming, and respectful.
(Of course, there's always the third possibilitythat he, himself, was a creepy guy, but again, that's on him - with the added note that the consequence for such leaders would usually be communication).
Anyway, hope that provides some insight.
@@danielleswensen1543 and one of your points you mentioned if the bishop was being creepy that's on him not the church but one thing I know is they always " call people to positions" and the men of the church were guided by God to call that dude as the bishop.. that is how the Mormon Church works!
I am speaking from personal experience and I was asked questions about oral sex as the church used to say that was a sin but they have since changed their position on that.
Can you do a storytime on how you found and decided to pursue Christianity?
im curious about that too like, why didn't she just leave christianity altogether ??
Sounds like you have a testimony!!! So incredible how God has revealed himself to you! Welcome to the family!!!
Only recently discovered your channel, and I'm so proud of you for your bravery and strength. Praying for continued peace, wisdom, and joy during this new season in your life.
Sydney, as I mentioned in my comment on the 1st video, I am so proud of you. I can definitely tell that you’re happier since you left. I couldn’t be happier for you. I’m so excited to see where you go next.
Praise God! Such an amazing testimony! It’s so amazing that your brave enough to share this kind of testimony and tell others the truth!
mormons always seemed a lil off to me 👀
Thanks for sharing! Awesome testimony! I appreciate your genuine quest for truth, the belief that real truth will always hold up under scrutiny or test, and the comparison between Christianity and Mormonism, as well as the research on LDS history, the cultural uncomfortables, and the encouragement for others on this kind of remaking journey. I especially appreciate the focus on true relationship with God above all else. That the journey is not about leaving God, but rather about finding God in the truest and purest way instead of being pressured to believe in a form of God you are not allowed to understand or ask genuine questions about or should I say a religion pushing a view of God which is said to be above any question. I also believe that controlled research, narrowed by an organization is dangerous. Freedom to search for truth and to use our minds while led by God’s Spirit is essential. Living with constant blinders on is not healthy or of God, I believe, and it can pretty much justify any religion or belief system. If asking questions is evil or not allowed and no other source is safe you are pretty much pushed to not see beyond what you are told by others. Not allowed to engage the mind God has given us or to trust His leading rather than man’s leading. You could just as easily be a Muslim or Buddhist or any other religion or cult by that method.
In my gospel ministry we focus on following God’s truth as revealed in scripture and letting the Lord God be our ultimate teacher and Guide. We are to connect and relate with Him learning of Him to follow Him. Following men rather than God is a recipe for disaster and disappointment. So, we must seek God and follow Him. Jesus Christ is very clear about that! :) (ex. Mark 7:1-23)
God bless you in Christ Jesus!
PS - I find it compelling evidence on the real nature, character, and origin of Mormonism that the end goal is Godhood (I’ve studied this a bit before). This was the goal of Lucifer or Satan, and it is the precise point on which he led mankind into sin (Genesis 3:1-5). He said Ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil (if they would eat the forbidden fruit and disobey God himself). His bait was to suggest a path to godhood by making our own laws or rules. He gave man the idea that man could be god, when the Bible is crystal clear that there is only one God, and not another. So a faith promoting the goals and suggestions of Lucifer is definitely on dangerous or sinister ground. (Though many sincerely are not realizing it) Though I imagine the church at least says to obey the God they are promoting.
I was raised with divorced parents that practiced 2 separate religions so I grew up questioning EVERYTHING. Now that I’m an adult I don’t practice a certain religion but I do believe in God and I worship him in my own ways
Me too!
Wow, I am also an exmorman, and I remember watching you when you were 18, hoping that one day you'd realize the truth about God. I'm so proud of you Syd ❤ this is so surreal, I'm happy for you
wait Meagan, you "realize the truth about God?"
whats the realization? you left us all hanging here, can you share it with the world, here on YT? You'll need to start an entire new church centered around your "realization" knowledge, and you'll need to give it a name, and you'll need to have ppl join this new cult, I mean, religion, and you'll also need to send many believers of this realization out to the entire world to spread the "Good News" (to all of God's children) so they may know and understand the true realization of God, and you'll need gather large financial resources in order to get this new religion going, maybe have the members pay like a tithing, and then you'll need to....
oh wait, Joseph Smith already did all this work for you you Meagan, you can move along now
Omg , i lost track of your videos the past 6months. so much happened in your life!! I m glad to be back 🥰💛
(A french fllower^^)
Loved this video - based off of what you said, you should look into the origins of Catholicism! So so so much truth and beauty!
I didn’t realize how recent Joseph Smith created mormonism. I actually thought this was like hundreds of thousands of years ago.
Not even Christianity is that old wtf😂
@@Lovethyself887 Christianity is over 2,000 years old
@@Lovethyself887 i’m not christian do i wouldn’t know or even need to.
@@LifeOfCandice oh so 2.000 is a bigger number than 100.000? The fact that you tried to seem smart but came out d*mber LMFAO
@@Lovethyself887 you must be a fun person to hang out with
So proud of you for sharing your story. Everyone is going to have their own opinions when it comes to religion, you have to do with what you feel is right. I stand with you through this 100%
watched the whole video and i am truly amazed by you! this is such an incredible reminder of God’s goodness and sovereignty. He lifted you out of mormonism and brought you into the light and truth of the Gospel. Praise God for that!!
How have you gone about telling you dad what you now believe? Has he been understanding about your concerns about the church and how it contradicts itself? I am praying for peace and discernment as you navigate through this time. 🤍
My journey was very similar to yours. I never went through the endowment sessions or went through a temple sealing, thank goodness. I'm 22 and I stopped going to church last July. I've been going through the grieving process and it has been tough. Thank you for sharing
Thanks for leaving so we didn't have to throw you out.
@@JohnDLee-im4lo WTF?
@@leahtheanimationfan40
Life gets better after Mormonism.
@@leahtheanimationfan40 ignore losers like that one above
I love listening to your journey, Sydney! Praying that you will continue to learn and grow in your personal relationship with God and that you will be able to find His incredible peace!
It’s important to remember that the facsimiles that were found by Joseph Smith weren’t translations, they were explanations. It says so in the Pearl of Great Price. He wasn’t telling us what it says but what it means (“explanation”). There’s a difference. If that’s on the CES letter and that can be proven wrong by scholars then what else on the CES letter is wrong? It goes both ways if anything.
i am so so so proud of you. and incredibly more proud of you for sticking with God through all of this. you have been so strong through the whole process, despite how difficult it is. sending you so so much love 💗
It’s incredible to hear your story and journey, as a Christian I’ve heard many versions of other religions teaching supposed truths with no actual evidence and many of them too- looked towards Christianity and the bible for help. I hope that your journey provides you comfort and the answers you seek and I am sure eventually you will find them and find peace within yourself too. God is forever forgiving, he does not expect us to be perfect for we are human, but he sent his son Jesus down to earth and died on the cross for us, so that our sin would be washed away. I am so proud of you, no matter what path you take, what religion you follow, be true to yourself- that is where you will find yourself. For now though I thank you for sharing your story, I am praying for your health and journey! God bless :)