Probably not he had an affair left two wives one pregnant with a baby she prayed for for years and she was so traumatized she went immediately into labor. The other wife was an illegal alien like he himself was but because he divorced her legally he was able to marry a legal citizen and attain citizenship. This left his illegal wife divorced and penniless with no income and children to care for. Nothing brave at all. This child has no idea.
Leah was on the very first escaping polygamy season. My heart broke when she said her father was her best friend and could no longer have him in life cuz she ran away from the cult. That's good that he finally saw past the brainwash and chose his daughter over that
I just found you here and have been watching all your videos. Your dad seems so awesome. My dad is still in the AUB but he was very abusive to us and my mother. I dream of having a dad like yours. I’m sure he knows my dad very well. Thank you so much for sharing!!
Dayna Christina Art thank you for watching! It took a long time for my Dad & I to get to where we are, both individually & as a Father & Daughter but I appreciate your comment. I am so sorry your relationship with your Father was a negative one. So many men in the AUB lose sight of the most important part of it - FAMILY. I don’t condone polygamy but I think it’s heartbreaking that a religion that supposedly promotes family does so much to destroy it.
Thank you to you and your dad. This is my first for your platform so I have some catching up to do. Thank you again and God bless you and your dad for your new found relationship
I'm so glad your dad got out. I've been watching the show since the very first episode when you left the AUB, and I honestly didn't expect to see one of your parents following in your footsteps. That is a huge success story that I'm sure you're very proud of, and you have every right to be. I live in southern Idaho, so I'm very familiar with Mormon culture. I had many friends growing up that were LDS (great people, but I'll never be one of them), and I have met a couple of the Lost Boys from the Crick who now live in the area. I'll never have that experience, but my heart goes out to you, and I'm glad you are doing well. Nice work.
I’m so happy for you. I recall watching you on the show and you saying that your dad was your best friend and that basically you were dead to him and it broke my heart, because that was around the same time that my dad had passed away and as cliche as it sounds , he truly was my best friend. I thought to myself how can a dad just cancel out a daughter like that due to a religion but I also realize the amount of brainwashing that comes from those groups. So no hard feelings towards your dad. I’m just so glad that he’s come to the realization and that you are able to have the bond with him again. I’m extremely happy for you.
Meca Taylor thank you so much! It was a long & difficult journey, but you are right. Polygamy does have a tendency to brainwash & program it’s followers & it takes a long time to overcome that. I’m grateful that we have come so far since leaving, & I am so sorry about your Dad. I can’t even begin to imagine how hard that must have been for you.
Brave man! Repairing reletionships! So honest and humble.He is doing the work...the hard thing...i respect him so much.Enjoy the freedom.sweet relationship, you two have!
I discovered your UA-cam channel after seeing your episode on Escaping Polygamy. I am so happy to see that you and your Dad have gotten back to an okay place. You were so inspiring when you escaped and I am happy to see that you appear to be doing better since that one jerk screwed you out of your place. Your strength is amazing.
I have been binge watching the "Escaping Polygamy" series. I watched the episode where you escaped. OMGsh....I am so proud of you and now continuing to share your message. And wow...your Dad is on here being very real. That is so awesome. Thank you for your work. It's very important people know the truth! Serious respect!!
If you have a large numbers of wives, then you are not anyone’s actual husband. “To husband” means to take care of. And there is no way for any man to support and nurture half-a-dozen women and scores of children. (I appreciate this man’s willingness to speak about his experience and behavior, and his genuine apology.)
@@Volleyball_Chess_and_Geoguessr It was never required by God and it never worked out well, anyone that studies the Bible would realize why polygamy isn't fruitful.
I really appreciate your father sharing his story, it can be very inspirational for many people!! I have always said we all make mistakes, it’s what you do after that shows who we are!!!
I remember watching your story on Escaping Polygamy, and one of the things you had said was how close you and your father had been, but because you left, the relationship had been severed. I'm so very happy for you, your father and your family that it was just a temporary parting. Is he from Australia or New Zealand?
I am going to mimick what others have said, your dad seems intelligent. The fact he is willing to talk about it is good. Good interview. I am going to subscribe to your channel. Good luck to you and your dad.
NICE TO SEE you again, Leah! The last i saw of your story was you were living in a hotel because the roommate didn't make rent or took your rent and did something else with YOUR MONEY. I sure HOPE you're DOING A LOT BETTER! ❤💛
He has a very intelligent viewpoint and he came to see that through his life and religion more and more. I'm glad yall escaped. Much love to both of yall.
Hi. New subscriber here, I am from Germany. Do you have any idea how crazy your story sounds???? Next level crazy. I am soooo happy you got free. Hugs. Love.
I've always thought about you since seeing you on the show. I'm so happy I stumbled on you here!! Extremely ecstatic your dad is out and y'all have an amazing relationship. God bless you gurllll, I wish you absolutely nothing but the very best ♥️♥️
I imagine your dad was rather young when you left the UK to move to the US and over time we grow and change. The majority of comments are positive... Any that aren't, are not worth giving a second thought too. We tend to be a little braver when we're younger, I have a lot of admiration for both you and your Dad for where you are both are now. I'm originally from the UK myself but live in Florida now. I'm binging all your videos and anything else related to your previous plight. Well done x
He sounds English? He’s so handsome! Happy he left and realized his mistakes. I get why he liked the idea, I like the thoughts he first brought up but the reality is terrifying. Glad you guys are free. 🥰
I wish I could live in a “real community”, ideally I’d love a little area like the Amish live but without the religion aspect and insane rules. Most of these groups start as such a pure and genuine idea and end up being cults and hell. Hope everyone in your family has left?
I'm glad that you and your dad are ok. And the reason many mormons don't practice polygamy is actually due to the Mormon church coming out and saying that polygamy is now prohibited and the member practicing it would be excommunicated
I can’t stop crying seeing y’all hug each other and hearing all of that.. and also it makes me wish my parents were still alive.. so many emotions.. idk why I’m so emotional lol ok now I’ve unpaused and seen the end and am laughing and smiling with you lol
That’s why I just accept whatever devine power there is in the universe and I don’t judge others based off what they believe because none of us know the truth.
Leah you should implement to your channel a bit of escaping polygamy show by helping women looking for the light at the end of the tunnel ms.Leah remini theres always light thanks for sharing so much of you I really enjoy your episode I could relate because behind the wheel im always nervous nilly I could only imagine because I never been held against my on will and the man n cults go through alot this makes me happy seeing your father showing there is peice after leaving a cult and you have to fight
I think it's interesting how all of the doubts he mentions here were about living polygamy and yet those doubts pulled him away from not only all Mormonism but apparently all of Christianity and religion in general. I think most religious people (including LDS people) would agree with his assessment of the polygamist lifestyle not being a way to happiness and peace. But I suppose once one has had such a negative experience in one religious group it is difficult to trust any others. I love what he said near the end - "I don't disagree with what you're trying to do, I just don't think what you're doing is the way to achieve it." This is the most valid reason to leave any religion - if it isn't doing for you what it is supposed to do (bring happiness, strengthen faith, give you opportunity to serve, etc) then there is no reason to stay. Go find what works for you and brings you happiness and peace.
this feels so tangential and small compared to the big issues you guys are discussing, but I really can't help myself but ask: your dad has a real funky accent, kinda british! does that come from outside the states or is he from someplace super rural?
He’s actually British but spent a good chunk of his life in Canada & the US. He did spend the majority of his life in the UK though & currently lives there, but he definitely gets that question quite a bit!
Just came across your videos.... it’s so heart wrenching just going through it all ... so happy for you ... just one question- why hasn’t your mom left AUB??
Bravo to you for bringing this to us and a huge bravo for your Dad for having the courage to leave and live a "normal" lol life. P.s. where is he from? I detect an Accent.
Barbara Pessell my Dad had two wives when he was a part of Polygamy, but they all split up when he chose to leave. He had five children. Four with one wife & one with another. The other child has been kept from our family because of our choice to leave, but all but one of the children from my Mother are over the age of eighteen & before that, he paid child support & still continues to pay child support for my youngest sibling. My youngest sister lives with him in England, while my other sister & I live here in the States, about five minutes apart from each other.
Chloe Kingdon I was in the very first episode, & then I believe another one in the first season or the second & then I was in another one in the last season I believe but I will have to look up the names of the episodes for you, as I’m not quite sure.
There is life outside of religion altogether. Teach and example morals and all will be well. Religion sheds more hurt and blood than anything in this world.
It depends on how and who has taught you hun. Plenty of religious people do good, plenty non religious so good as well. I grew up in a home where religion was never pushed down our throats, though we were all Christened in the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. I grew up to love god. Not fear him. Just as I did with my parents. I don’t work the soup kitchen out of fear of going to hell, I do it because there are people in need and gods given me two working arms. It’s perspective and genuinely allowing everyone to grow and learn and love all on their own. I was taught that the stories in the Bible were written so long ago and translated so many times, that it’s unknown if they are solid truth or if they were metaphors. But we would always discuss the morals and reasonings behind them. That’s how I learned not to harm others, to cheat, ect. I wish more religious people were able to actually see what it was they were reading. It’s sadly human nature to blame things on whatever is easiest so far too many blame their horrific behavior on their religion. I hope you’re doing great and have a wonderful holiday season❤️
Mary Poppins thanks for your reply. Religion still causes more harm than good in my eyes when looking at history and current events. Also the churches pretty much as a whole support the GOP party on tax free income. The GOP do not support religious teachings so just another thing for me to say makes it a bad thing to get into. I do agree there are good religious people but I think as a whole religious people turn their cheeks at the most important things while demonizing ridiculous things they shouldn’t be involved in. I also think it’s ridiculous they don’t get taxed.
@@bethwatters3885 However, to just blame it on religion is a little disingenuous. In fact, many of the worst atrocities in history were perpetrated by people who did not believe in religion. I will leave Hitler out, because one could argue he was trying to make Nazism into a religion. However, Stalin killed way more people than Hitler did. In fact, being religious was a sure way to killed under Stalin. Mao killed and committed tons of atrocities as well. Pol Pot engaged in the killing fields, where they would kill babies even by swinging them by their feet so their head would hit a tree trunk. On the other hand, Mother Theresa dedicated her life to helping the poor in India. Martin Luther King preached non violence, equality and said he had a dream that we would all be brothers and sisters. The current Pope is a pretty good guy as well. I honestly think most horrific behavior throughout history has been based in greed and/or power. Religion is kind of like a gun, in that both are VERY dangerous if they are put to destructive ends but can be very useful if used properly.
I have a question that a lot of people have probably asked and I was very curious about I know in Christianity and the different Christian faiths they preached against homosexuality but with polygamy and having Sister Wives are the Sister Wives allowed to have intimate relationships with each other and pleasure each other sexually?
I believe his words to those still in the religion (cult, factually) are obviously sincere. I only wish there was a way to get the message to them all. I keep thinking about the propaganda drops during WWII. Would it be possible to “airdrop” this type of information to them, in a sense? For all of those too afraid or too brainwashed to get on the internet to see this? I think so many members secretly feel exactly as he did and does. Man, I wish there was a clever way to mass distribute this type of reality on them and possibly help some find the truth.
Does this man still financially support his children? Tbh it sounds like having a wife & a mistress (with associated children), then just stepping away from both?
I’m not gone! It’s just been a crazy couple of years & Ive had stuff going on that I’m not entirely at liberty to talk about yet. I promise I’ll be back!
@@Carpster he’s from Bristol, England. We all are except my brother, but my Dad was lucky enough to keep his accent! I lost mine when we moved to the US
There are so many direct complications with mainstream Christianity. Abraham's first wife was barren. Moses was a holy man, but how many children did he father?
What a brave Dad to stand up and admit he made a massive mistake, This dangerous and abusive religion is complete fantasy.
I think God is looking down very happy with him facing the truth of reality.
Probably not he had an affair left two wives one pregnant with a baby she prayed for for years and she was so traumatized she went immediately into labor.
The other wife was an illegal alien like he himself was but because he divorced her legally he was able to marry a legal citizen and attain citizenship.
This left his illegal wife divorced and penniless with no income and children to care for.
Nothing brave at all. This child has no idea.
It is not a religion but a cult...
Leah was on the very first escaping polygamy season. My heart broke when she said her father was her best friend and could no longer have him in life cuz she ran away from the cult. That's good that he finally saw past the brainwash and chose his daughter over that
I thought he was still a member when your story on "Escaping Polygamy" aired? I am happy to see that you have a relationship with him.
She was out of the cult for two years before her dad eventually left
This is so brave of him to come on and discuss his reality. Kudos to your dad for being so honest and willing to explain his position.
I just found you here and have been watching all your videos. Your dad seems so awesome. My dad is still in the AUB but he was very abusive to us and my mother. I dream of having a dad like yours. I’m sure he knows my dad very well. Thank you so much for sharing!!
Dayna Christina Art thank you for watching! It took a long time for my Dad & I to get to where we are, both individually & as a Father & Daughter but I appreciate your comment. I am so sorry your relationship with your Father was a negative one. So many men in the AUB lose sight of the most important part of it - FAMILY. I don’t condone polygamy but I think it’s heartbreaking that a religion that supposedly promotes family does so much to destroy it.
Leah-Georgina Garcia I agree! I guess we learn so much from it and grow to become stronger for it. Thank you. Much love. ❤️
Thank you to you and your dad. This is my first for your platform so I have some catching up to do. Thank you again and God bless you and your dad for your new found relationship
This is seriously so beautiful. What a powerful and deep apology. Thanks for sharing and I hope you all are well
I really appreciate how your Dad talked! He did not place blame or hate on people in the religion or the religion itself! This is wonderful! Thanks
I'm so glad your dad got out. I've been watching the show since the very first episode when you left the AUB, and I honestly didn't expect to see one of your parents following in your footsteps. That is a huge success story that I'm sure you're very proud of, and you have every right to be. I live in southern Idaho, so I'm very familiar with Mormon culture. I had many friends growing up that were LDS (great people, but I'll never be one of them), and I have met a couple of the Lost Boys from the Crick who now live in the area. I'll never have that experience, but my heart goes out to you, and I'm glad you are doing well. Nice work.
I’m so happy for you. I recall watching you on the show and you saying that your dad was your best friend and that basically you were dead to him and it broke my heart, because that was around the same time that my dad had passed away and as cliche as it sounds , he truly was my best friend. I thought to myself how can a dad just cancel out a daughter like that due to a religion but I also realize the amount of brainwashing that comes from those groups. So no hard feelings towards your dad. I’m just so glad that he’s come to the realization and that you are able to have the bond with him again. I’m extremely happy for you.
Meca Taylor thank you so much! It was a long & difficult journey, but you are right. Polygamy does have a tendency to brainwash & program it’s followers & it takes a long time to overcome that. I’m grateful that we have come so far since leaving, & I am so sorry about your Dad. I can’t even begin to imagine how hard that must have been for you.
Your dad seems so sweet, I wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.
Brave man! Repairing reletionships! So honest and humble.He is doing the work...the hard thing...i respect him so much.Enjoy the freedom.sweet relationship, you two have!
I discovered your UA-cam channel after seeing your episode on Escaping Polygamy. I am so happy to see that you and your Dad have gotten back to an okay place. You were so inspiring when you escaped and I am happy to see that you appear to be doing better since that one jerk screwed you out of your place. Your strength is amazing.
I have been binge watching the "Escaping Polygamy" series. I watched the episode where you escaped. OMGsh....I am so proud of you and now continuing to share your message.
And wow...your Dad is on here being very real. That is so awesome.
Thank you for your work. It's very important people know the truth!
Serious respect!!
Which show was she on?
A great Father to correct what he felt were errors.
You and your dad are both so strong for getting out. Im not sure if know how strong you guys are for getting out but you guys are.
This is so helpful! Thank you to your father for sharing his experience
If you have a large numbers of wives, then you are not anyone’s actual husband. “To husband” means to take care of. And there is no way for any man to support and nurture half-a-dozen women and scores of children.
(I appreciate this man’s willingness to speak about his experience and behavior, and his genuine apology.)
Not true, he was the husband of all, like Jacob had 2 wives.
@@Volleyball_Chess_and_Geoguessr It was never required by God and it never worked out well, anyone that studies the Bible would realize why polygamy isn't fruitful.
That's your opinion
I finally had some down time to watch this video. Thank you for sharing with us your dad's story.
I really appreciate your father sharing his story, it can be very inspirational for many people!! I have always said we all make mistakes, it’s what you do after that shows who we are!!!
Thank you! That couldn’t have been easy to share- but knowledge is power right?! More power to your project!! Many many blessing to y’all!!
Great interview and tell your father thank you so much for doing this interview!!!!
I definitely will! I’m hoping to do another video again soon. I was curious if you’d be interested in doing one with me?
Leah-Georgina Garcia Id love to!
I remember watching your story on Escaping Polygamy, and one of the things you had said was how close you and your father had been, but because you left, the relationship had been severed. I'm so very happy for you, your father and your family that it was just a temporary parting. Is he from Australia or New Zealand?
agirlwholovesjesus thank you! He & myself are actually from England!
I was trying to figure out the accent and was thinking England. I was right! My brother in law is from the UK.
I love this man this dads good heart. I love that his daughter is so compassionate too♥️
Your dad has a testimony to share! Wishing him the best!
I am going to mimick what others have said, your dad seems intelligent. The fact he is willing to talk about it is good. Good interview. I am going to subscribe to your channel. Good luck to you and your dad.
NICE TO SEE you again, Leah! The last i saw of your story was you were living in a hotel because the roommate didn't make rent or took your rent and did something else with YOUR MONEY.
I sure HOPE you're DOING A LOT BETTER! ❤💛
Wow very well said. Im so proud of you and your Dad. He makes a lot of sense! Im so happy for the both of u
Looking forward to watching this video when its available.
He has a very intelligent viewpoint and he came to see that through his life and religion more and more. I'm glad yall escaped. Much love to both of yall.
Dad and daughter have traveled such an amazing road. Bless you all.
Thank you so much for all your videos ♥️
I love learning from them, I was so excited to see this video pop up after 5 months! ♥️
Hi. New subscriber here, I am from Germany. Do you have any idea how crazy your story sounds???? Next level crazy. I am soooo happy you got free. Hugs. Love.
I've always thought about you since seeing you on the show. I'm so happy I stumbled on you here!! Extremely ecstatic your dad is out and y'all have an amazing relationship. God bless you gurllll, I wish you absolutely nothing but the very best ♥️♥️
This is the first of your videos that I have watched, and it is so good to see that you both got out...now to binge watch your videos...
I imagine your dad was rather young when you left the UK to move to the US and over time we grow and change. The majority of comments are positive... Any that aren't, are not worth giving a second thought too.
We tend to be a little braver when we're younger, I have a lot of admiration for both you and your Dad for where you are both are now.
I'm originally from the UK myself but live in Florida now. I'm binging all your videos and anything else related to your previous plight.
Well done x
I know this is highly inappropriate but Your dad is Daddy AF!
Anukool Shah have you read the other comments? You guys should start a fan club 😂 pretty sure half my friends would be members as well.
love his “half english” “half american” accent 😁😁
I love what your dad is saying, however, I wish the topics he spoke about wasn't so vague. Your truth can free so many people in bondage. Air it out!
Thanks so much for both sharing your story, it is very courageous and beautifully done.
Love this video. Best wishes to you both moving forward ❤️
He sounds English? He’s so handsome! Happy he left and realized his mistakes. I get why he liked the idea, I like the thoughts he first brought up but the reality is terrifying. Glad you guys are free. 🥰
Thank you! And that is correct, he is English :)
I wish I could live in a “real community”, ideally I’d love a little area like the Amish live but without the religion aspect and insane rules. Most of these groups start as such a pure and genuine idea and end up being cults and hell. Hope everyone in your family has left?
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@@marykane663 are you ok? Is this a cry for help?
I ran across your vlog channel. Thanks for your Dad was able to see through the Smokey clouds. you're a very brave person.
I'm glad that you and your dad are ok. And the reason many mormons don't practice polygamy is actually due to the Mormon church coming out and saying that polygamy is now prohibited and the member practicing it would be excommunicated
I can’t stop crying seeing y’all hug each other and hearing all of that.. and also it makes me wish my parents were still alive.. so many emotions.. idk why I’m so emotional lol ok now I’ve unpaused and seen the end and am laughing and smiling with you lol
I enjoyed the content, but I loved the ending 😁 it showed y'alls personalities and it was great❤
Really enjoyed this video and your channel in general. I'm from England too. Keep up the good work!
your dads accent is sooo interesting. it changes with each word and sentence.
i saw he's from england but i thought he was from newfoundland
He grew up half his life in Canada so it’s a bit mixed
@@thetelestialtea I was wondering too and I could hear the Canadian.
That’s why I just accept whatever devine power there is in the universe and I don’t judge others based off what they believe because none of us know the truth.
Your dad is a fox! Love that salt and pepper look he is rocking....💗
Interesting story!
You have a AMAZING Dad! I'M Very Happy for you And your family! God Bless You And your Family!❤️
This is so sweet. What a blessing.
Leah you should implement to your channel a bit of escaping polygamy show by helping women looking for the light at the end of the tunnel ms.Leah remini theres always light thanks for sharing so much of you I really enjoy your episode I could relate because behind the wheel im always nervous nilly I could only imagine because I never been held against my on will and the man n cults go through alot this makes me happy seeing your father showing there is peice after leaving a cult and you have to fight
Leah, I just found your channel. I saw you on escaping polygamy. I wondered about you and your family. New subscriber here! You are looking good!
I think it's interesting how all of the doubts he mentions here were about living polygamy and yet those doubts pulled him away from not only all Mormonism but apparently all of Christianity and religion in general. I think most religious people (including LDS people) would agree with his assessment of the polygamist lifestyle not being a way to happiness and peace. But I suppose once one has had such a negative experience in one religious group it is difficult to trust any others.
I love what he said near the end - "I don't disagree with what you're trying to do, I just don't think what you're doing is the way to achieve it." This is the most valid reason to leave any religion - if it isn't doing for you what it is supposed to do (bring happiness, strengthen faith, give you opportunity to serve, etc) then there is no reason to stay. Go find what works for you and brings you happiness and peace.
this feels so tangential and small compared to the big issues you guys are discussing, but I really can't help myself but ask: your dad has a real funky accent, kinda british! does that come from outside the states or is he from someplace super rural?
He’s actually British but spent a good chunk of his life in Canada & the US. He did spend the majority of his life in the UK though & currently lives there, but he definitely gets that question quite a bit!
Leah can I talk to you? I was baptized in lds but it don't have polygamy in this one any more. Im considering leaving. Im scared though.
I'm so happy for you guys.
I genuinely thought he was her boyfriend. They look they are nearly the same age!
Anne Ramones oh gross 😂 nope, that’s my dear old Dad! He’ll be 48 this year, & I just turned 26 so there’s still quite an age gap!
Are you the oldest? You have such a young dad!
I’m so happy to see the two of you having such an awesome relationship now :). Especially after watching your Escaping Polygamy episode.
Just came across your videos.... it’s so heart wrenching just going through it all ... so happy for you ... just one question- why hasn’t your mom left AUB??
Hopefully leah is doing okay she hasn't posted a video in about 2 years
Valuable insight
Can’t wait to see a new video!
All my respect for this MAN
This was awesome 💙
OMG I remember your story!! It’s so wonderful to see you with your dad and doing so well!!! 🙏🏼💕🦋. You two are so strong 💪🏽 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Bravo to you for bringing this to us and a huge bravo for your Dad for having the courage to leave and live a "normal" lol life.
P.s. where is he from? I detect an Accent.
Jo Clawson we are both from England, but I lost my accent as a kid. He managed to keep his.
I wish he was specific about the conflicts of faith he began to see
My heart
Very great video!
Well spoken !
I can even imagine the guilt this man feels.
He has an interesting cadence to his way of speaking. Did he grow up in England or Australia?
He grew up in England mostly & Canada for a while as well
Patriarchy is damaging for humans and other living things.
How many any wives and children did you have? Where are they now and who is responsible for them financially?
Barbara Pessell my Dad had two wives when he was a part of Polygamy, but they all split up when he chose to leave. He had five children. Four with one wife & one with another. The other child has been kept from our family because of our choice to leave, but all but one of the children from my Mother are over the age of eighteen & before that, he paid child support & still continues to pay child support for my youngest sibling. My youngest sister lives with him in England, while my other sister & I live here in the States, about five minutes apart from each other.
What is the title of your Escaping Polygamy episode? What’s the season and episode number?
Chloe Kingdon I was in the very first episode, & then I believe another one in the first season or the second & then I was in another one in the last season I believe but I will have to look up the names of the episodes for you, as I’m not quite sure.
Leah-Georgina Garcia Thanks!
There is life outside of religion altogether. Teach and example morals and all will be well. Religion sheds more hurt and blood than anything in this world.
It depends on how and who has taught you hun. Plenty of religious people do good, plenty non religious so good as well. I grew up in a home where religion was never pushed down our throats, though we were all Christened in the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. I grew up to love god. Not fear him. Just as I did with my parents. I don’t work the soup kitchen out of fear of going to hell, I do it because there are people in need and gods given me two working arms. It’s perspective and genuinely allowing everyone to grow and learn and love all on their own. I was taught that the stories in the Bible were written so long ago and translated so many times, that it’s unknown if they are solid truth or if they were metaphors. But we would always discuss the morals and reasonings behind them. That’s how I learned not to harm others, to cheat, ect. I wish more religious people were able to actually see what it was they were reading. It’s sadly human nature to blame things on whatever is easiest so far too many blame their horrific behavior on their religion. I hope you’re doing great and have a wonderful holiday season❤️
Mary Poppins thanks for your reply. Religion still causes more harm than good in my eyes when looking at history and current events. Also the churches pretty much as a whole support the GOP party on tax free income. The GOP do not support religious teachings so just another thing for me to say makes it a bad thing to get into. I do agree there are good religious people but I think as a whole religious people turn their cheeks at the most important things while demonizing ridiculous things they shouldn’t be involved in. I also think it’s ridiculous they don’t get taxed.
@@bethwatters3885 However, to just blame it on religion is a little disingenuous. In fact, many of the worst atrocities in history were perpetrated by people who did not believe in religion. I will leave Hitler out, because one could argue he was trying to make Nazism into a religion. However, Stalin killed way more people than Hitler did. In fact, being religious was a sure way to killed under Stalin. Mao killed and committed tons of atrocities as well. Pol Pot engaged in the killing fields, where they would kill babies even by swinging them by their feet so their head would hit a tree trunk. On the other hand, Mother Theresa dedicated her life to helping the poor in India. Martin Luther King preached non violence, equality and said he had a dream that we would all be brothers and sisters. The current Pope is a pretty good guy as well. I honestly think most horrific behavior throughout history has been based in greed and/or power. Religion is kind of like a gun, in that both are VERY dangerous if they are put to destructive ends but can be very useful if used properly.
True, but there's no eternal life outside salvation by Jesus.
Enjoyed your video
I have a question that a lot of people have probably asked and I was very curious about I know in Christianity and the different Christian faiths they preached against homosexuality but with polygamy and having Sister Wives are the Sister Wives allowed to have intimate relationships with each other and pleasure each other sexually?
No. The sister wives only have a sexual relationship with their one husband.
All of the ladies from escaping polygamy that have a UA-cam channel please tell me what your UA-cam channel is cuz I'm following all of you
Is her Dad English? I feel like there are little hints of a British English accent.
We all are except my brother. My Dad is the only one who was lucky enough to keep his accent
Sounds Scottish to me
Is your father still married to his wives?
Kathlene Blake Locke no he’s not. They split up when he left polygamy, but he has stayed friends with my Mother.
@@thetelestialtea is your mother still in the religion?
I believe his words to those still in the religion (cult, factually) are obviously sincere. I only wish there was a way to get the message to them all. I keep thinking about the propaganda drops during WWII. Would it be possible to “airdrop” this type of information to them, in a sense? For all of those too afraid or too brainwashed to get on the internet to see this? I think so many members secretly feel exactly as he did and does. Man, I wish there was a clever way to mass distribute this type of reality on them and possibly help some find the truth.
Polygamy is not for everyone whatever makes you happy😁
Dude how old is your dad?!?! …. Was he like 12 when he had you?
Does this man still financially support his children? Tbh it sounds like having a wife & a mistress (with associated children), then just stepping away from both?
Says in a comment below he does
I'm sorry but your dad is a hottie....
Am I the only woman here who cannot find it in her heart to respect a man who has sexual relationships with several women simultaneously?
Nope feel the same. I find it so very hard. I wonder if he still is with all his wife’s
respect
does anybody feel crushed when you watch the boys and girls from the polygamy show, follow them on youtube, start caring for them then they disappear?
I’m not gone! It’s just been a crazy couple of years & Ive had stuff going on that I’m not entirely at liberty to talk about yet. I promise I’ll be back!
@@thetelestialtea ahhhh thanks.. you have random people you'll never know that care about you all out in the world..
@@trumpizwinningtheelection7717 thank you so much for your kind words! They mean more to me than you will ever know!
@@thetelestialtea keep going forward and never allow someone to tell you that you can’t accomplish your goals.
Am I the only one that thinks they look more like siblings than dad & daughter?
Oh god I’d hope not! I’ve heard I look more like my Mum, but never that I look like my Dads sister 😂🤦🏼♀️
@@thetelestialtea LOL Think of it more as your pops looks REALLY young! Also... Ireland? Where is he from?
@@Carpster he’s from Bristol, England. We all are except my brother, but my Dad was lucky enough to keep his accent! I lost mine when we moved to the US
Where is your dad from he sounds like he has an English accent
There are so many direct complications with mainstream Christianity. Abraham's first wife was barren. Moses was a holy man, but how many children did he father?
Whoa he’s young!
He’s almost 48, but I’m only 26 so neither of us are terribly old yet!
Leah-Georgina Garcia - that’s a cute reply. I’m glad you’re both free. Thanks for sharing this interview.
i am unable to read the letter
Is a man or woman treated any different if they cant have children?
Absolutely! The blame is always put on the woman. Women are treated “less than” if she can’t provide a man with children
Thank you for telling your story. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Wooooow! Your dad is so good looking!!!!
Us your dad from the North of England? He has a strange UK/US accent
I thought by the picture on thumb nail that he was you partner. Just by the way it’s staged looking up
God bless you guys. Is there any way to contact you guys more privately. There's somethings that I would like to share with you. Thanks
You can always reach out to me via Instagram or email. My email is leahgeorginagarcia@gmail.com and my Instagram is @leahgeorginaofficial
What Country is your father from?
She has said England. And he lives there now.