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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 Diversity LGBT 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 Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram: / thoughtful.faith TikTok: / thoughtful.faith Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: 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 #MiniDocumentary Keywords: 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 Jail Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram: / thoughtful.faith TikTok: / thoughtful.faith Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: 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 Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram: / thoughtful.faith TikTok: / thoughtful.faith Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: 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 Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram: / thoughtful.faith TikTok: / thoughtful.faith Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: 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 I recently have started doing what are called spaces on X. These are a new way to do Audio only livestreams that basically are like a radio show where anyone on x call in and talk. I recently did one while on a long drive and the subject of original sin came up… let’s just say it was interesting to say the least. My Twitter @ThoughtfulSaint Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram: / thoughtful.faith TikTok: / thoughtful.faith Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: 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 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 Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram: / thoughtful.faith TikTok: / thoughtful.faith Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: 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 Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram: / thoughtful.faith TikTok: / thoughtful.faith Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: 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 Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtful.faith TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtful.faith Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: 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.

Did Joseph smith Practice Polygamy? We decided to explore what it would mean if the Polygamy deniers were right… and frankly, if they are right… we have some major problems. Polygamy denialist’ “Faith Package” 1. Accept the belief JS did not practice plural message. 2. Reject, as deceptions, the testimonies of the Church’s highest leaders (ERS, ZH, BS, BY, JT, WW, and LS) after 1844 regarding their eyewitness accounts of JS’s introduction of the practice of plural marriage. Accept that the Church’s highest leaders for 50+ years were deceivers. 3. Reject D&C 132 and its teachings, including those describing how JS had authority to create eternal families. 4. Reject the temple endowment because nothing concerning it was recorded during Joseph Smith's lifetime. Instead, it represents the 1877 recollection of Joseph Smith’s 1843 teachings, recorded by Wilford Woodruff, who also recalled how Joseph practiced plural marriage in 1843. 5. Reject President Russell M. Nelson’s teachings and the recent post on the Church’s website that affirm: “Joseph Smith introduced the practice, not Brigham Young.” Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram: / thoughtful.faith TikTok: / thoughtful.faith Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: 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.

Can Doctrine Change? Has doctrine ever changed? If a doctrine is true… why would it change? If we say a doctrine can change, does that mean don’t think that doctrine is true? Can any Doctrine? Im mean… What do we mean when say something is doctrine? Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram: / thoughtful.faith TikTok: / thoughtful.faith Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: 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.

Jim Bennett is an online Latter Day Saint commentator who has some very strong opinions about me. So I decided to have another conversation with him moderated by our mutual friend Steven Pynakker of ‪@MormonBookReviews‬ . It was in many ways a disappointing interaction, but one I think people need to see. Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram: / thoughtful.faith TikTok: / thoughtful.faith Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: 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.

What are the essential characteristics of being a Latter-day Saint? If there are no essential characteristics, does it even mean anything? Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram: / thoughtful.faith TikTok: / thoughtful.faith | Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: 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.

Are we even responsible for what we do? Should we be held morally accountable? If human beings are ultimately chemical reactions playing themselves out over time, then can we even control what we do? Can the future even be altered? Robert Sapolsky article: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/16/science/free-will-sapolsky.html Tarik’s Blog: https://einsteinforeveryone.substack.com/

Is our confused state the product of a deep disconnect between people? What role is the words we use and how we think of the world driving confusion and division in the church and in broader society? What can we do about it? Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram: / thoughtful.faith TikTok: / thoughtful.faith Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: 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 the state of Israel an occupation? What is the path forward? What are the moral implications of this conflict? Are we headed for WWIII? Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram: / thoughtful.faith TikTok: / thoughtful.faith Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: 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.

BYU recently held a special event for Dr Eduardo Pagan at BYU about equity, inclusion and the Book of Mormon. Is this really what the Book of Mormon teaches? Or is this a perversion of the text to further a particular social ideology? Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram: / thoughtful.faith TikTok: / thoughtful.faith Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: 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.

Debate: Did Joseph Smith Practice Polygamy? Jacob Hansen VS Jacob Isbell For Full Debate See The Link Below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9ZGSwvGHEk Slides https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_ED17gLmbU-_cM8mCQ7Pg9K9eHC7IAKs6RuGvkxaKDA/edit?usp=sharing Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram: / thoughtful.faith TikTok: / thoughtful.faith Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: 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.

Who really has a morally legitimate claim to rule the land of Israel/Palestine? How do we even determine that? With the recent bloodshed and war breaking out in Israel we would be well advised to take the time to understand what is going on and why. Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram: / thoughtful.faith TikTok: / thoughtful.faith Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: 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.

Zachary Wright (of FAIR LDS) offers his critique of Jacobs Collective Witness Model and discusses the nature of blindly following the prophet. More details on Zach and Fair LDS https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/blog/category/podcast/hosts/zachary-wright https://www.youtube.com/@fairldsorg Email Zach at.... [email protected] Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram: / thoughtful.faith TikTok: / thoughtful.faith Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: 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.

What can the churches statement itself tell us about who approved the statement to vice and what triggered this condemnation from the church. Original Vice Article: https://www.vice.com/en/article/bvjyp... #LDS #Mormon #Vice #OUR Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram: / thoughtful.faith TikTok: / thoughtful.faith Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: 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.

William Patrick is currently investigating the Church and wanted to discuss his experiences and questions. What followed is a wonderful conversation. Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram: / thoughtful.faith TikTok: / thoughtful.faith Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: 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.

Yale professor, Dr Samuel Wilkensen, explains what Evolution and Human Nature imply about the meaning of our existence. Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram: / thoughtful.faith TikTok: / thoughtful.faith Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: 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.

Do Mormons get their own planet? Are Mormons Polytheists? What do "Mormons" (Latter-day Saints) Believe About God? In this conversation, Jacob Hansen and Than Christopoulos explore various aspects of Christianity, including the definition of being a Christian, the role of Jesus, the importance of scripture, and the implications of translation issues. They discuss the concept of a divine council and how it relates to the nature of God, as well as Latter-day Saint views on God and creation. The dialogue emphasizes the need for Christian unity and the flexibility within theological beliefs, highlighting the relational aspect of divinity. In this conversation, Jacob Hansen and Than Christopoulos explore the nature of God, the plan of salvation, and the purpose of creation from their respective theological perspectives. They discuss the ontological distinctions between man and God, the implications of divine sovereignty, and the necessity of Christ's atonement. The dialogue delves into the problem of evil, the concept of omnipotence, and the philosophical underpinnings of their beliefs, ultimately questioning the nature of God's actions and the reasons behind the existence of suffering. In this conversation, Than Christopoulos and Jacob Hansen explore profound philosophical and theological questions surrounding creation, the nature of God, and the implications of free will. They discuss the models of creation, the concept of boundary conditions, and the role of eternal laws in shaping reality. The dialogue delves into the relationship between God and the laws of nature, the emergence of these laws, and the significance of revelation in understanding divine truths. The conversation culminates in a reflection on the nature of existence and the quest for understanding in the face of complex metaphysical questions. Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram: / thoughtful.faith TikTok: / thoughtful.faith Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: 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.

When most people think of religion and abortion, they picture strict, black-and-white rules. But the Mormon perspective? It’s... different. Join Jacob Hansen and Luke Hanson as they explore the doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and how it relates to abortion and why the Church might hold the positions that it does. Takeaways Latter-day Saints have a unique perspective on abortion that doesn't fit neatly into pro-life or pro-choice categories. All human life is considered valuable and equal from a theological standpoint. The definition of murder in the context of abortion is complex and varies among different belief systems. Legal implications of abortion often reflect societal views on morality and human life. Intent and knowledge play crucial roles in determining the moral weight of abortion. The church's stance on abortion includes exceptions, but these are not blanket justifications. Human bodies, even in development, are considered sacred and deserving of protection. The trauma associated with abortion can have lasting effects on women. Rape and incest are controversial exceptions in the abortion debate, raising questions about morality and justice. Reconciling church doctrine with personal beliefs about abortion can be challenging. Abortion decisions are not made lightly and involve complex moral considerations. The church's position on abortion includes a call for personal revelation and prayer. IVF presents ethical dilemmas that require careful consideration and personal judgment. Moral weight must be assessed when discussing the value of human life. Political advocacy for pro-life issues requires a nuanced understanding of the law. The pro-life movement is often misunderstood and requires clear communication of its goals. Cultural narratives heavily influence modern beliefs about rights and personal choices. Latter-day Saints should not shy away from discussing controversial topics like abortion. Engagement in political discourse is essential for advancing pro-life values. There is a growing interest in returning to foundational beliefs about God and morality. Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram: / thoughtful.faith TikTok: / thoughtful.faith Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749