Today in our ward it was announced that young women will usher during the sacrament starting next week. Nothing in the handbook says it's a priesthood duty. So much for me teaching my son that his responsibility as a man is to open doors for women, girls, children and the elderly.
I swear, sometimes I don't even recognize my Church anymore. It feels like we're chasing the praise of the world now. Sad... Just stay close to the Savior and read the scriptures, it's the only place that feels safe anymore. Glad to see I'm not the only one that feels this way, trust me, my wife and I talk about it constantly.
@@jteddie I believe he has been called to be our Prophet, but I also believe that the Lord lets all of us (including Prophets) exercise our free agency. I believe many of these "new" shifts in church policies/actions reflect Nelson's personal politics and/or beliefs. I feel like he leans left on the political spectrum, way more than Benson, Hinckley, or even Monson who were much more conservative. Not every word or thought that comes from the Prophet is divine revelation. The Savior is the only person I trust without question, even Prophets can make mistakes.
I believe that President Nelson was need for His Church during these days. He shorten Church, so that we can have time with our families. He lowered the missionaries ages. He was inspired that women to be witnesses for baptisms and in the temple. He is a progressive because The Church has a diverse world-wide membership. The Church is no longer an American Church, it’s a global Church. I can’t wait for an Apostle who has dark skin.
The Church gives me no confidence that they haven’t gone completely left. Their “works” prove this and you have done such a great job articulating this fact as well. It’s beyond troubling to me. The Church seems to have purged the Benson, Kimball types completely out. I don’t see any balance. Regardless, the Gospel is true and we march on but I see a train wreck coming at some point in the future because we can’t continue this way.
Yes, your completely right! And when Nelson hires a radical liberal as the church’s media and communications director who is also so far to the left, climate change accord, Washing dc LGBTQ parade with his whole family. What is the church doing???
I don't believe these people are members of the Church anymore, "for if ye have not faith in him then ye are not fit to be numbered among the people of his church." Moroni 7:3[
Heber C Kimball: “I want to say to you, my brethren, the time is coming when we will be mixed up in these now peaceful valleys to that extent that it will be difficult to tell the face of a Saint from the face of an enemy to the people of God. Then, brethren, look out for the great sieve, for there will be a great sifting time, and many will fall; for I say unto you there is a test, a Test, a TEST coming, and who will be able to stand? This church has before it many close places through which it must pass before the work of God is crowned with victory. To meet the difficulties that are coming it will be necessary for you to have knowledge of the truth of this work for yourselves. The difficulties will be of such character that the man or woman who does not possess this personal knowledge or witness will fall. If you have not got the testimony, live right and call upon the Lord and cease not ‘till you obtain it. If you do not, you will not stand. ” (Orson F. Whitney, Life of Heber C. Kimball, Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1945, p. 446.)
It’s true that the Church initially fought to preserve the definition of marriage as being between one man and one woman. But in the end, the Church endorsed the enshrinement of gay marriage into the Constitution. There has been no denouncement by The Brethren of the alphabet movement and related cultural revolution.
Imagine going around in a nation that has GIVEN you BILLIONS of dollars, working to drum up more support and donations, and you're wearing a t-shirt. Zero respect. Like a year or so ago, when he shows up to the White House in a sweatshirt. What a slap in the face.
Thank you for bringing our attention to globalism creeping into not only government, but into the lives of our loved ones though the doors of the churches. I'm grateful for your voice that some will hear. Thank you for having the courage to allow God to use your voice Connor.
Brigham Young said something like "mixing in the unrighteous with the righteous makes no sense." Due to warnings of the past of being watchful, not allowing these things to get above us, becoming lovers of our own selves (gays) than lovers of God, on on and on and on; I dont feel like im out of line in fearing we need a Restoration of the Restoration.
What many people are not aware of is that there has been heavy socialist infiltration for several years now into the church to the point that they now have the ability to influence many decisions.
About face? Repentance? There is no way the the Church leadership will ever do that. I believe more every day that the Church's growing apostacy will trigger Christ's return.
Do you really believe that the Presidency doesn't know who these people are and authorize their hiring? You have such a sharp mind and we appreciate your musings brought forth each week.
Aaron Sherinian's hiring in such an important position in the church is further evidence that the gentiles have united with the Great and Abominable Church in defiance of Nephi's warning: "blessed are the Gentiles, they of whom the prophet has written; for behold, if it so be that they shall repent and fight not against Zion, and do not unite themselves to that great and abominable church, they shall be saved." (2 Nephi 6:12) His hiring, combined with the church leaders unbelievably incompetent and bumbled handling of the pL4nd3m1c, really brings Nephi's prophecies to life.
If that is true, what will you do about it? I will give the advice I've taken: be humble and meek. It isnt our business to steady the ark. Our business is with the Lord. He will fight our battles. Be we need to be humble and meek. I suggest pondering and praying about this passage: Doctrine & Covenants 85: 6: 6 Yea, thus saith the still small voice, which whispereth through and pierceth all things, and often times it maketh my bones to quake while it maketh manifest, saying: 7 And it shall come to pass that I, the Lord God, will send one mighty and strong, holding the scepter of power in his hand, clothed with light for a covering, whose mouth shall utter words, eternal words; while his bowels shall be a fountain of truth, to set in order the house of God, and to arrange by lot the inheritances of the saints whose names are found, and the names of their fathers, and of their children, enrolled in the book of the law of God; 8 While that man, who was called of God and appointed, that putteth forth his hand to steady the ark of God, shall fall by the shaft of death, like as a tree that is smitten by the vivid shaft of lightning. 9 And all they who are not found written in the book of remembrance shall find none inheritance in that day, but they shall be cut asunder, and their portion shall be appointed them among unbelievers, where are wailing and gnashing of teeth. 10 These things I say not of myself; therefore, as the Lord speaketh, he will also fulfil. The Lord keeps His promises. If Bos house needs to be set in order He will send someone to do it. Just be meek and humble like the people of Antinephi-Lehi. Only the meek inherit the Earth. The Lord is testing us with all He is allowing to be done that doesn't make sense to us.
Faithful members of the Church are not gentiles, we are Israel: "Ye are of the house of Israel. And there are many things which have been spoken by Isaiah which may be likened unto you, because ye are of the house of Israel." 2 Nephi 6:5
"Joseph truly saw our day. And he obtained a promise of the Lord, that out of the fruit of his loins the Lord God would raise up a righteous branch unto the house of Israel; not the Messiah, but a branch which was to be broken off," 2 Nephi 3:5
And this is why we need to have a personal connection to the Spirit. It's not hard: if the scriptures say it's wrong, it's wrong. If something feels wrong, then you're right.
I concur 110% with you Connor. Thanks for making the efforts to get the truth out there. I hope there are those who will be affected by your content. It is a positive affirmation of my own ongoing endowment of knowledge and power I receive each time I enter a temple.
That is not what Jesus Christ taught - blind obedience of men and by men is not free agency ! personal relationship with our savior and the father no matter what .
Yes. That is correct. You give Satan an inch and he will take it. It is naive to think that secret combinations can infiltrate governments, education, etc. and not our churches. Yoke yourselves to Christ. The prophet will never lead the church astray in spite of his errors and mistakes. God’s plans will roll forth as prophesied. Don’t just “follow the prophet”. Follow the Savior Jesus Christ. The Book of Mormon is our greatest manual along with the Holy Spirit.
I accidentally came across your video. I am a member of the Church from Ukraine. 🇺🇦 It was very interesting to hear viewpoint “from the other side of the ocean” about the war and the church's attitude towards it. In reality, the situation of the church in our region is very complicated. Ukraine was a part of the same territorial structure with Russia for a long time. This caused a lot of tension among the church members. In Kyiv, any manifestations of national identity were forbidden (or not encouraged), for example, it was not allowed to hang the Ukrainian flag near the church building. The publication of the Ensign magazine was in the proportions of 80% in Russian and 20% in Ukrainian. Church members often raised this issue, but it remained unnoticed. In 2014, there was some influence on the situation, but not significant. When the war began in 2022, we expected words of support from the church leaders, but instead, we received words stating that “we are all brothers and sisters”. I understand that the First Presidency cannot officially support Ukraine, as it would automatically affect the church in Russia. However, we feel that their influence, assistance, and attention to the problem are absolutely inadequate.
the mormon church is only interested in protecting itself, as a corporation. it has absolutely NO interest in protecting YOU or any other church member ANYWHERE in the world . you use the word "complicated". that word itself always indicates the presence of sin and evil in ANY human relationship. think about that.
Your English is incredible. Sorry for your feelings of neglect and isolation. Praying for the conflict to soon resolve. That we might one day have true unity under Christ from congregation to the next.
@@cherylb5953 Learning English is one of the benefits of serving lds mission 😅.It was 15 years ago, so my language skills need some improvement. Thanks for your prayers and words of support.
My son, Tanner Belinski, served in Ukraine until the war started. Then was reassigned to Poland. We are Ukrainian 😊. I hope this ends for you soon. I am 100% in support of you.
We have Saints in Russia and in Ukraine. If the church is shaking hands with Zelensky, I could see that having terrible effects on the church in Russia. The more the church becomes worldwide, the messier all this becomes. I don't love the fence-sitting that the church often participates in but I get it to a degree. Overseeing a worldwide church can't be easy.
“Are you affiliated with any groups or individuals that are contrary to the teachings (doctrine) of the Church?” Now the interview question is (still relevant) “Do you support or promote any teachings, practices, or doctrine contrary to those of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?”
@alenaericksen953 I told my bishop during the temple recommend interview and told him that I have no problem answering this question, but I do have problems with the direction of the church leaders these day. I don't support any same sex marriage act, UN, ..but why is it the leaders were not only supporting it with " sincere and heart filled" congratulations and sent a seventy to the white house to witness Brandon sign into the law and celebrating it with drag queen show! 🤮 How was that no contrary to the teachings of the church? I also talked about tens of millions dollars donation to UN which encouraging abortions and corruption. The bishop agreed!
your churches, yea, even every one, why have ye polluted the holy church of God? Why do ye adorn yourselves with that which hath no life, and yet suffer the hungry, and the needy, and the naked, and the sick and the afflicted to pass by you, and notice them not?
The first presidency has been too busy negotiating deals for commercial real estate lately. So yes their schedules are still very taxing even between the two times a year the speaknin conference. The corporation requires a lot more time that the small church the claim to lead.
She also went on discussion panels with different religious leaders and advocated they all use their positions of power to coerce their members into getting the vax.
@@sonofRassmussshe even gave the okay that using aborted fetal cell was nbd. The morality of this issue in shots has been heavy on my heart and never addressed by the prophet. Sharon knows about it.
Yes. That is correct. You give Satan an inch and he will take it. It is naive to think that secret combinations can infiltrate governments, education, etc. and not our churches. Yoke yourselves to Christ. The prophet will never lead the church astray in spite of his errors and mistakes. God’s plans will roll forth as prophesied. Don’t just “follow the prophet”. Follow the Savior Jesus Christ. The Book of Mormon is our greatest manual along with the Holy Spirit.
If Christ was here, I cant imagine Him being interviewed on the nightly news for His opinion, then simply responding "meh, yeah.... im not really one to offend, poke the bear, be unpopular, or offend politicians... What do I say to the families affected by this war on either side? Oh shesh, no comment! Im Mr Neutral-Pants, and I fear the worlds frustrations if I step out of line...." ⬆️ So this is the revealed directions then?
Things were just as difficult in his day. Did he get involved with politics at all. Not even slightly. Those that want to fight over politics are completely deceived as to who controls it all. No one from any party is on your side. They are all just manifestations of the same side. Just black and white squares serving the same leaders.
I think each of us has to work towards re-establishing the principle of Liberty as God's Law of Liberty, first by our actions as individuals, second by how we raise our families, then in our communities, etc. We must consistently say NO to that which violates that law, which is an eternal law established in the Garden of Eden "nevertheless thou mayest choose for thyself". We can only change the world by changing how we act on a micro level. And the more who understand the basic Law of Liberty the better. What are we doing in our local spheres of influence to build a Liberty foundation for ourselves and others? Here in Alaska, my sphere of influence includes my children-grandchildren-great grandchild, as well as building a political party based on that Law and working with state legislators to promote laws which enhance Liberty while working against those which violate that law. I'd love to see what others are doing where they live.
10:57 ....so, how in the world is the Church supposed to become the world governing body eventually, by just saying "meh" to the world? Joseph, Brigham and John are rolling in their graves right now in our fear of the world...
The church will never ever govern the world. The church will govern the church and the kingdom will govern the world. Go read quotes from early church leaders and they all reference the church AND kingdom of God, as in two separate entities. The church is the spiritual part of God's kingdom and the constitution of the united States is the political part of the kingdom. When the tribes are restored in the flesh as the scriptures talk about, the land of Israel and the world will be divided among them except Levi, because a lot of them will end up serving as presiding bishops of the various stakes as many of them have this right by lineage. North America will be Joseph's portion which will be separate from Ephraim and Manasseh. The flag will be like the earliest examples of the US flag where the canton of the flag has 13 six pointed stars arranged so as to form a larger six pointed star. The government and church headquarters will be moved to Zion in Missouri and Jerusalem in Israel will be a headquarters for the twelve apostles and the seventies. Ezekiel's temple will be built to the north of Jerusalem and every year those who are not members of the church will go to this temple and observe the feast of tabernacles and offer sacrifices; Jesus ended sacrifice by the shedding of blood he did not end non bloody sacrifices. (fine flour was an acceptable sacrifice in the old testament even though no blood was shed). Those who join the church will make pilgrimage to Zion and so will the senators and representatives of the tribes. Out of Zion will go forth the law (the constitution and civil law) and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem (the apostles will preach the word to non members who will gather on that side of the world).
Please do a musing on D&C 112. On a side note, I’ve been trying to find a way to reach you. Trevor Lee was going to get an email for me. I’d love to speak to you at some point.
Appreciate all your sharing of original and sometimes bold thinking! Please do consider not referring to the Democrat party as the Democratic party. The difference means a difference, IMO.❤
I don’t know if anyone noticed this, but the church is a global church. The prophet is the world’s prophet. The church has congregations in hundreds of countries. The Lord said to teach all nations. The Book of Mormon is printed in hundreds of languages.
Zelensky feeling the need to say the war "that was started by Russia" instead of just the war is telling. Unnecessary details shows trying to convince others something false is true, influence the way it's interpreted
This affirms my faith in the God of the New Testament and Book of Mormon. All institutions have gone astray and aligned themselves with the power structure of the God of this world. It’s the oldest story ever told and we are not (nor have we ever been) immune. The path is narrow and strait and few enter therein. Don’t look to the mainstream. Look to God and live.
@cboyack You asserted here and in the past that Eubank and Sherinian advocate for positions that are at odds with the church that employs them. I disagree. Do they advocate for positions that are at odds with the Family Proclamation? Yes, they do. Do they advocate for positions that are at odds with the scritpures? Yes, they do. Do they advocate for positions that are at odds with the statements and policies of past church leaders? Yes, they do. Do they advocate for positions that are at odds with the publicly promulgated positions of current church leadership? No, they do not! They are 100% in line. The church officially and openly supported a same sex marriage bill at the federal level. The church openly supports these globalist schemes via their humanitarian and charity arms. The brethren are 100% on board with Sherinian and Eubank.
I miss the scriptural days, and even the days when I grew up, when prophets feared what would happen if they failed to warn the people or if they led them astray. Our church leaders today either have been blinded or just don't care.
There is one question in the Temple Recommend that is important. Do you sustain the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as the prophet, seer, and revelator and as the only person on the earth authorized to exercise all priesthood keys? Do you sustain the members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles as prophets, seers, and revelators? Do you sustain the other General Authorities and local leaders of the Church? I personally say yes to this question. President Nelson speak for God as His mouth piece.
"I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth". Revelation 3:15-16.
Connor. You are one of my Sabbath day observance blogs. I'm trying to decide if I kept the Sabbath day holy watching your blog this week. Love the content. Should I categorize this week as the Gadianton robbers chapters ? My fuel pump in my truck went out right before hurricane Baryl, or I might have driven to Austin to meet you. Still no power, which equals less phone battery, and more Book of Mormon reading.
@@pearlnik5 since Nov. of 2022 the church officially supports gay marriage, to think it will stop there is insane. The church is consistently about 15 years behind on social issues of the day, by 2030 there will be gay marriage in our churches and temples.
Traditionally, for years the church leadership takes off the month of July for vacations and personal time off so that might be the reason the 1st Presidency weren’t at the meeting.
It is still significant that Elder Cook met with the President of Ukraine. This doesn't mean placing Zelensky on a pedestal. I too am weary of what I perceive as any hint of wokeness in the Church (Sherinian, Eubank--sigh) but I trust the Brethren. AND Russia targets a lot of civilians, and the Church can't tell Zelensky, "sorry Sir, the CIA started this whole mess, we can't help you."
Their power and money have distracted them from their roles as leaders of a church tasked with bringing souls to Christ. They have moved on to the greater task of bringing investment income and real property to some version of Christ I cannot find in the Bible.
I agree. I also think they are addicted to the slaps on the back and accolades they get working with high level global organizations. They really feel like they're part of something big and important-which they are-but the concerning part is that they don't realize that, in reality, they're carrying water for the enemy.
May I offer a different perspective on globalism and equity. It's easy to talk about the ills of globalism and equity in favor of local country decision-making when you are blessed to be in a high-resource nation and already experiencing a platform and position of privilege. Globalization seeks to leverage services and resources so that those who don’t have enough power or resources aren't eclipsed by those that do. If you had no shelter or food and escaped a waring nation with the just clothes on your back, with your family and nothing else, localized resources may not exist so there is no capacity for local decision-making, and your immediate priority would be to survive. It ultimately wouldn’t matter which religions or governments or global agencies or local relief organizations provided refugee assistance, medical care, basic necessities, and hope. The enemy is not the one providing the assistance. And God's law of consecration is about providing equity.
The term “equity” has been changed. What you’re advocating for is a counterfeit to God’s true laws of justice and charity. Listen to Marion G Romney’s talk “Socialism and the United Order”. You’ll be glad you did.
@markwilde2391 - Yes, plus. Equity means people getting what they need, or having opportunity to, compared to equality, where everyone gets the same thing. Also, when the Church partners with other global organizations like UNICEF and Red Cross, those organizations are attuned to local needs and decision-making.
@@micheleh3851 Partnering with centralization of control. No matter how you spin the virtues of globalism it is always there to control the masses thus removing freedom and liberty and God.
You say that they 'worked themselves into positions of power'. I'd suggest let's instead give full trust and confidence in the Lord's chosen prophet that His church is being led how He desires it at this time. God's thoughts and ways are not our thoughts and ways. Judas was, after all, one of the original 12 apostles. Your conspiracy-esque beliefs about these individuals in positions in the Lord's church are dangerous in that they may sway people to start believing that the Prophet isn't such a prophet if these kinds of people are called. The Lord can and will call whoever He needs to accomplish His work, whether or not we understand what that work is. Follow the prophet always, no matter what.
A prophet? Do we even know what that is? Joseph Smith was treated as all prophets are. Think Abinadi, Lehi, Jeremiah, John the Baptist, Abinadi, Alma.... That is how you recognize a prophet. They are hated by their own people, not the world at large, no. Like the Savior, they are hated despised and rejected by their own. So if a man is loved and adored by his own he is not a prophet. If he is loved then he is not a warning voice but rather is speaking soft things. Why do we know the prophets in scripture? They received Gods word and gave to us. Since Joseph Smith, crickets.
@@FleeingBabylon-Now you've obviously never heard the general public's opinion of Joseph Smith or you'd know that Americans, in general, that know the general story of Joseph Smith hate him as a fraud. Especially in his day...a mob of 200 men stormed his prison cell and killed him and his brother for their beliefs. Sounds like 'being hated by their own' to me.
There are people in church leadership who are not good. They be nice, they be successful, but they are not good. By their fruits ye shall know them. Everything our leaders do should be compared to scripture in order to ensure the information we receive is sound. It is unwise to put our faith in the arm of flesh regardless of their title.
Even Joseph was taken in by John C. Bennett. If recent years have taught me anything it is that worldly influences can and do infiltrate the church. Blind trust of clearly worldly decisions is not wise. I do not understand why this is so. It does bewilder me. I do know this. We need to learn how we hear Him for ourselves. The Book of Mormon is true and was written for our day. Jesus is our Redeemer. Our trust must be in Him. Hold on to truth even when many among us fight against righteousness.
President Nelson: “Sometimes we are accused of being uncaring as we teach the Father’s requirements for exaltation in the celestial kingdom. But wouldn’t it be far more uncaring for us not to tell the truth-not to teach what God has revealed? It is precisely because we do care deeply about all of God’s children that we proclaim His truth. We may not always tell people what they want to hear. Prophets are rarely popular. But we will always teach the truth!” (The Love and Laws of God)
