Missionaries Are Asked the Most AWKWARD Questions... See How They Respond 

I thank our HEAVENLY FATHER and our BELOVED HOLY HEAVENLY MOTHER, for all of you sacrificing your time and life. Elder's and Sister's, keep up the good work.

"How many wives does your husband have?" to which I answered, "Just me. How many wives does your husband have?"

@@lorijudd2151 🤣👍🏻

Someone just informed me about how the female members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are so oppressed. I am still unsure how to respond. It doesn't seem like reality to me, but this person heard from friends who are members.

@@OakHillsRunner In all Religion's, there are oppress Mother's.

😇अहिंसा परमो धर्म 😇 ahiṃsā paramo dharma (“non-harm is the HIGHEST religious principle” or “non-violence is the GREATEST law”). Therefore, only a strict VEGAN can claim to be an adherent of the eternal religion (sanātana dharma).🌱

@@TheWorldTeacher Namakar! Our scriptures absolutely do say that non-harm is the highest priciple/duty/law. I agree with you in general that we should be vegan if we adhere to sanatan dharma. What do you think about dairy? Vegans usually define dairy as non-vegan. However, our scriptures say that dairy is absolutely acceptable if the cow is treated with kindness and respect and non-violence. In America, nobody respects cows so I agree that in America we should not consume milk. But in other contexts, I think it is fine. Also, it is important to note that the scriptures do allow for eating the meat from animals offered as part of Vedic sacrifices. This is discussed in Manu-smriti, Shrimad Bhagavatam, and other scriptures. However, this course of action is recommended against by our sages and rishis, but it is technically allowed. I am only saying this because I do believe we need to have some nuance in how we understand our Sanatan scriptures. Sanatan Dharma does specify that we must be non-violent to the greatest extent possible, but it also give provisions for dairy, animal-sacrifices, war, etc.

Some people get angry at missionaries. If they be being sincere, why get angry at them? I've met Mormon missionaries before. I don't agree with Mormons, but I will be a missionary. That's what I'm doing, researching. 😅 Nice looking group of young people. Interesting questions. I certainly hadn't heard all these stereotypes! I try not to assume, anyway. No, we don't think you're crazy.

​@@TheWorldTeacher God bless you. Not only non-harn, but doing good.

Great point. Many sincerely want to know the answer, others just want to stir the pot.

@@CalledtoShare True.. but sometimes those who stir the pot wind up coming back with a little something even THEY didn't expect🤍🕊 When we go forth in the Lord, He will put the words into our mouths (if the time is right.) 💪🏼🙏🏼

@@guardianangel9517 also remember when questions are being asked the seed is sown so maybe years later it will grow

Lazy learner is a wonderful channel for truth.

Its been 2 years since ur comment So 3 years total How high did you climb into the ranks? I know Melchizzedek Order is achieved shortly after 1 year

Thanks Elder Fano! We appreciate this great idea and awesome video!

So you should have just said the underwear is what allows you to walk on water so you can walk to the Olympic peninsula to teach over there without using the ferry system.

I could tell by your responses that you were the most experienced missionary of the group. I could tell you are a great missionary Elder Fano !

@@mateomartinez8641 Much love brother!!

These questions some of them made me laugh .. as an inactive member of the church I still answer questions about the church with friends and explain to them however recently some of the questions have all come up about church history and how bad it is and to be fair I never really looked into church history as I am a kind of person where history is the oast we can't do anything about it and I ain't in power of a country so I don't need to know its not gonna affect me in anyway . However these missionarys looked shocked with some of the questions one about race and color of skin and another about women be suppressed When I have come across these questions my answers are always.. Well at the time black ppl were tend to be slaves for the rich ppl and however the gospel is for them it would have made too much of an issue with who had rights and no rights so when this issue was sorted that's when priesthood and what ppl say was the curse gets removed also I remind them that we are all cursed in sin no matter what color until we repent and be baptised. Also women ain't suppressed at all and if it means there more smart focused and modest then thats not suppression thats actually a blessing

Amen!👍🏻🤍🕊

Well said!

yep! i'm not old enough to get married and get the garments, but my mom has been asked how she showers with her garments on (because they thought you kept them on forever 24/7 🤮) and also if they are fireproof 😂 😂

No the best way to answer is with the whole truth.

@@mapleandmojiunplanned9838 Well garments are taken off when in shower or doing sports so its ok .. we are to wear them at all times however showering and sports isn't appropriate for obvious reasons

Made me smile! Thank you! I carried my French Horn EVERYWHERE for years. So I guess THIS Mormon has a horn! BTW, my horn sits by my chair right now. I love it!

😅😅🏆 well done 😁

That was a cute reply. Thanks for sharing ❤

Scripted is more like it.

@@michaelgrey7854 no…not at all. What is the point of scripting a video like this. This isn’t the NFL

Please do!

No

Sealing power is for worthy church members. Emma didn’t accept the doctrine of polygamy initially, and was most likely not sealed for that reason until much later.

Wow, sounds even worse when you explain it like that.

I don’t care if it sounds worse

@@thatonedude.8440 I appreciate the honest response.

😂😂😂😂

@@brandonpulu3598 omg that’s so funny!!

Not to be confused with Jesus of Nazareth.

These answers *are* canned. You not realizing that is disingenuous at best.

@@carpballet Lol

@@jonbaker476 And his response is “lol.” A great example of irony and cognitive dissonance. (I’ve grown weary of that word but sometimes it’s necessary). Oh well, it’s off to “outer darkness” for me, I guess.

@carpballet lol

@@carpballet lol

Sister LOPEZ, i thank HEAVENLY FATHER and our BELOVED HOLY HEAVENLY MOTHER for you knowing the CHURCH is TRUE. And i do too. I'm thankful forever, that our HEAVENLY PARENT'S restored THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST, back on Earth.

@@siilatacollins154 amen

I think they were trying to say that members have never tried things the world redeem normal.. For me I have tried allot of things I shouldn't have however I am a convert was 32 when I joined however I think its actually good sometimes for missiksrus to say yes I have tried it as then they become more relatable

Glad you enjoyed it!

It is not a salary, it is a stipend. But yes, very few of the officers of the church receive this stipend. Those in the ministry who receive the stipend are so few, that it's more accurate to state that the ministry of the Church isn't paid. Should people know about the stipend? Yes. But are any who receive the stipend making more money than they did at the previous employment? Probably not. President Nelson was a heart surgeon probably making over $500,000 (or a lot more) and now gives 24/7 of his time to the Church for a stipend of $150,000-$200,000 a year maybe? The only reason a stipend is given is because they are ask to give all of their time to their calling as prophets, apostles, or seventy. Thanks for the comment!

@@CalledtoShare in 2014 the stipend (living allowance) was moved to $120k per year. As reported by The Salt Lake Tribune with no response from Church representatives, 89 men make up the top-tier of the church that make this allowance. That sums up to nearly 11 million per year, which is shockingly only half of what the church donates per year (According to financial records the church donated $60m per year, more than 60% of that comes from private donations such as LDS Philanthropy Organizations and not from the Church’s funds whatsoever). Yes, it is a stipend but why does it need to be so much? Praising these men of dropping their larger paid jobs is nothing more than a Scotsman Fallacy that holds no value to this topic. I see members here in Asia that go hungry for days because they pay their 10%, please tell me why the church decides to divide 11 million among its top 89 men? Let’s also address the New Testament where Christ said his disciples should sell everything they have and give it to the poor. I don’t see this happening even to the 1% from the church and especially not from the leaders. Very disappointing.

I’d also like to add that included in the “stipend” besides a yearly salary is free life insurance from Beneficial Mutual, free housing expenses, free travel expenses, free tuition expenses for family members at church schools. I don’t know about health insurance, but I’m guessing that’s included too. It adds up to multi millions of dollars. We could all be so lucky.

@@jdrobinson4865 lmfao he went silent 🤣🤣

@@LoganBeck Let me ask you....have YOU sold EVERYTHING you have and given the money to the poor? Also, keep things in context....when Jesus said this, He was speaking to an individual referred to in the Bible as 'the rich young ruler'. This man felt he had kept all the commandments, but Jesus knew his heart. Jesus knew that he clung to his riches and and placed them before God in his life. The counsel Jesus gave was for this individual and was not a blanket statement that applied to all. God is not opposed to wealth (look at Abraham and Job, Genesis 13:2; Job1:1-3), but it is the LOVE of money (not money itself) that causes problems in people's lives. (1Timothy 6:10). Elsewhere Jesus said 'it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for those who 'TRUST IN RICHES' (not those who HAVE riches) to enter the kingdom of God'. (Mark 10:23-25). It's all about your relationship with money and whether it is impacting negatively on your relationship with God. Abraham and Job had great riches but they handled them responsibly and valued their relationship with God above everything....and the fruit of their lives bear this truth out. 'By their fruits you will know them' (Matthew7:15-20).

That's actually incorrect, the skin thing is actually a Hebrew idiom that is used to figure to leave explain a state of mind or a state of spirituality. Look up Marvin Perkins on RU-vid he is on RU-vid he is a black member of the church who explains this in detail

@@fightswordradio3735 Oh come on the "virtual black skin" hoax? Really? The Lamanites don't have darker skin? There are no paintings of the darker Lamanites enslaving the brighter Nephites, pictures of which are in your very Book of Mormon? Btw. the Book of Mormon was NOT written in Hebrew. Even this you got wrong. It is really not a good idea to make things up when your limited understanding of gospel truths give you cognitive dissonance. Study the scriptures diligently, pray for advice if a gospel principle troubles your soul and let the Lord give you clarity. HIs promise stands.

@@palimpalim5291 Here is what we do know. 2 Nephi 26:33 For none of these iniquities come of the Lord; for he doeth that which is good among the children of men; and he doeth nothing save it be plain unto the children of men; and he inviteth them all to come unto him and partake of his goodness; and he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; and he remembereth the heathen; and all are alike unto God, both Jew and Gentile.

I think it does no one any good to bury the past and it could be harmful in this case. These young people seemed completely shocked by the question when really they should've been educated on church history specifically so they would never be thrown by this question or others like it. To be clear, this type of question doesn't come out of thin air and this is a topic that may very well come up on missions. The church promoted a very clear viewpoint in living memory that certainly seems to be racist. I'm grateful for further revelation that made the church's stance today very clear in rejecting racism, but even the church acknowledges that this wasn't always the case: "Today, the Church disavows the theories advanced in the past that black skin is a sign of divine disfavor or curse, or that it reflects unrighteous actions in a premortal life; that mixed-race marriages are a sin; or that blacks or people of any other race or ethnicity are inferior in any way to anyone else. Church leaders today unequivocally condemn all racism, past and present, in any form." www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/race-and-the-priesthood?lang=eng Personally, I really like the interpretation of scripture explained by Brother Fullmer in his "Black and White in the Book of Mormon": ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PDJ6-O5-ans.html

I am not sure whether this will help as well but I remember reading about this during my study because dark skin was not and is not the curse. The curse was being cut off from the presence of the Lord because of their iniquity. Answers to Gospel Questions, comp. Joseph Fielding Smith Jr., 5 vols. [1957 - 66], 3:122 - 23. “The dark skin was placed upon the Lamanites so that they could be distinguished from the Nephites ... “ “The dark skin was the sign of the curse [not the curse itself]. The curse was the withdrawal of the Spirit of the Lord ...” “The dark skin of those who have come into the Church is no longer to be considered a sign of the curse ... These converts are delightsome and have the Spirit of the Lord”

It goes to show the "intelligence" of those who SPREAD the rumors. Kind of like asking "Why don't you Mormons get to use a fork at the dinner table?"🤪

Well to that logic why does BYU not allow their students to grow beards when Brigham Young literally had a beard! I never heard of the mirror thing though, that is strange.

I believe the Amish don't use mirrors....maybe people are mixing up the LDS church with them??

@@1974AMDG Yeah I’m pretty sure you are correct. Pretty sure it’s the Amish who can’t use mirrors. Something to do with Vanity.

Gardening in a dress, how fun! :)

Didn't all women do that back in the 40s or 50s? It wasn't "womanly" to be in PANTS😁

I think a lot of these misconceptions date clear back to the early days of the restoration, when only a few thousand saints were around and many areas of the world simply had no members anywhere close. They just kind of heard about a "spooky cult" and without solid information to go on, things were basically made up and invented. Even here in the 2020s, we're seeing many of the same imaginations of critics crop up in the public consciousness and it does get hard sometimes to deflate that these things simply aren't real. Being honest about it all is usually enough to convince a fair-minded person. They might spawn more questions, you might answer honestly. Perhaps they'll understand it's not spooky, and probably not a cult (highly depends on definition of cult -- the ones that include it would also have things like Catholics and Protestants labeled as cults and that's not what critics want ;) )

That is awesome!

Couldn't agree more!

he was my fav too😂😂

As.an a non mormon, I am utterly unimpressed with mormonism. I have no interest to join them on a Sunday.

Teenagers can be immature

The doctrines of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hold the answers to your questions.

No, and tricks were even discouraged where I served, but they unavoidably are passed from missionary to missionary

@@anderslyman ; although I have a bursted bubble , I do appreciate your answer. I understand there have been some restrictions on certain things and when explained it makes sense. I never even knew missionaries knew magic tricks until my younger boys met a couple. Unfortunately my boys never wanted to serve a mission.

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Are you a THEIST? 🤔 If so, what are the reasons for your BELIEF in God? 🤓

They do. The general authorities that devote their full time to the Lord receive a stipend. "General authorities leave their careers when they are called into full-time church service. When they do so, they focus all of their time on serving the church and are given a living allowance. The living allowance is uniform for all general authorities [including First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, First and Second Quorums of the Seventy and Presiding Bishopric]." - Latter-day Saint Church spokesman Eric Hawkins

Ignorant to what Savannah?

Glad you enjoy it!

Thanks

Read this verse too - all are alike unto God. For none of these iniquities come of the Lord; for he doeth that which is good among the children of men; and he doeth nothing save it be plain unto the children of men; and he inviteth them all to come unto him and partake of his goodness; and he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; and he remembereth the heathen; and all are alike unto God, both Jew and Gentile.

@@CalledtoShare so you are saying that the Bible does then, very clearly, contradicts that verse in the book of mormon. there are countless verses in the book of mormon that are racist and completely go against the Jesus I follow, the one of the Bible.

@@CalledtoShare what about what Brigham Young said about black skin? Maybe you dont reconize words from the prophet, or just pick the ones you like?

I would say don't deny the evidence. Search this page for the word Hebrew > bookofmormonevidence.org/answers/

@@CalledtoShare Funny how none of the supposed "evidence" has been verified by the scientific community. Of course, your feelings are the only evidence you need, right? As long as you get a fuzzy feeling, it MUST be true.

@@CalledtoShare Do you have any credible sources to back up the claims made on that site? Because there's no bibliography cited. Even the church itself on its website in the Gospel Topics Essays does not reference any sort of evidence of Hebrews in the Americas, and simply draws the conclusion that DNA is complicated and that we don't know what the DNA of the Book of Mormon peoples would have been. However, there is no archeological evidence of the cultures presented in the Book of Mormon during the time periods it takes place. So much roughly overlaps with the era of the Roman Empire, and while we have an abundance of evidence of the Roman Empire, we have none of the Lamanites or Nephites.

@@CalledtoShare the things they try to say about gentics should be titled "tell me you don't know anything about genetics without telling me you don't know anything about genetics"

@@CalledtoShare Hahahahaha. Good one. Hang on is not faith enough? Why do you need a website dedicated to finding evidence for?

Thanks!

Great questions. 1) The account that is used was canonized in the Pearl of Great Price and thus became the best known account. That's why it's used by the missionaries, but all the accounts are found here > www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/first-vision-accounts?lang=eng 2) Great question. Plural marriage must have been really important. 3) Not sure. I trust the revelation given in section 89 of the Doctrine and Covenant. Hot drinks are specifically mentioned, Red Bull isn't. 4) President Nelson gave a whole talk on this at BYU. Link should start at the 1709 mark where he references this > ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bBT4c5jWTms.html 5) If this is in reference to the Garden of Eden, I have thought that it might have been possible God didn't want them multiplying and replenishing right away, but later. Consider the law of chastity, there is a sequence to us living that law. Before marriage, sexual relations are prohibited. After marriage, sexual relations are divinely approved between husband and wife, legally and lawfully married. Perhaps God didn't want Adam and Eve to partake of the fruit for a time, and then that command would be lifted so they could multiple and replenish. Just a thought. This one has always confused, me, and the whole Christian world. I can't wait to fully comprehend this one day.

@@CalledtoShare I love your #5 reply.

Well kind of true

I think Freemasons set traps on certain cops

That's a great way to answer that question!

By "magic underwear," I presume that these They people are asking about the red long johns that the original Captain Marvel (now called "Shazam") wears, so I always tell them about the trademark/copyright court battle between DC and Fawcett publications which finally convinced Fawcett to stop publishing their comics line. Then I tell them how Marty Goodman at Marvel grabbed the forsaken trademark and copyright of the name around 1968. By the time I get to Captain Mar-Vell dying and being replaced by Carol Danvers, they always staggered away swearing to never annoy a Latter-day Saint again.

Umm, I’m not sure any archeologists or historians have stated that Moses and ancient Israelites wore the temple garments with Masonic symbols sewn into them. Do you have a source for this?

@@jdrobinson4865 "It was said so in the book of mormon". You know, the book written by a con man by looking into a hat at some stones he found.

Yeah, those are relevant and tough - but great questions!

They are not awkward questions if you tell the truth that The Lord Jesus Christ laid down the laws of marriage only between a man and a woman and chastity outside of that. Sex outside a marriage between a man and a woman hat by anybody male and female, male and male, female and female is an abomination in His sight. That's the truth it's ckear its always been that way and will always be that way.

Do they still have cuddle parties?

How often did you get that question on your mission? I'm sure it's a much more common question nowadays.

@@CalledtoShare oh I got it a couple times I don’t remember how many :P But people in TX seem to be more upfront about that kind of stuff. Funny thing is I’m actually asexual lol

Oh the solstice IS still celebrated.. Not by ME or anyone I know, but don't forget.. opposition is here. I've seen OTHERS talk of it. To each their OWN vomit.

We celebrate the birth of Christ but I will say Santa and Satan have the same letters in their name. Old Nick is a nickname for the devil (look it up). Its not a coincidence that Satan would use "Old St. NICK" as a distraction from Jesus Christ.

@@guardianangel9517 I mean, there’s nothing wrong with celebrating the solstice, any more than New Years is bad.

@@jamestheviking983 I celebrate Jesus Christ ALL year. If Christmas brings people together to celebrate our Lord, Shepherd, Savior, and Brother, I say BRING IT🎉🤍🕊

Just because this wasn't brought up in the video doesn't mean no one was aware. Very few are not aware. There is a gospel topics essay on "Race and the Priesthood" here > www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/race-and-the-priesthood?lang=eng

Not only that, but the reasons behind why the ban happened... totally racist. Church leaders said all sorts of things which are disavowed now but there's been no apology for the ban.

Exactly!

Depends G

@@Eldertikok11 Depends on what though?

Hey! Saw that your question wasn’t really answered, so ima do my best. I’m fairly sure that it’s still a held belief that Native Americans are descendants of Laman and/or Lemuel - the sons of Lehi, who left Jerusalem in 600 B.C. - however, I am not sure about Pacific Islanders; at least, I never really learned that as the introduction of the Book of Mormon only said that the Lamanites are “among the ancestors of the American Indians” (Introduction of the Book of Mormon). As that statement is still in the introduction of the Book of Mormon, I would say that it is still a held belief (idk bout “common” or not) that Native Americans are descendants of Laman and/or Lemuel; not sure about Pacific Islanders, since I don’t know. Not saying that’s it’s not possible, though, since it does say something interesting that MIGHT (emphasis on “might”) point towards that in the Book of Mormon in Alma 63:5-8: “And it came to pass that Hagoth, he being an exceedingly curious man, therefore he went forth and built him an exceedingly large ship, on the borders of the land Bountiful, by the land Desolation, and launched it forth into the west sea, by the narrow neck which led into the land northward. “And behold, there were many of the Nephites who did enter therein and did sail forth with much provisions, and also many women and children; and they took their course northward. And thus ended the thirty and seventh year. “And in the thirty and eighth year, this man built other ships. And the first ship did also return, and many more people did enter into it; and they also took much provisions, and set out again to the land northward. “And it came to pass that they were never heard of more. And we suppose that they were drowned in the depths of the sea. And it came to pass that one other ship also did sail forth; and whither she did go we know not” (Alma 63:5-8). Dunno what happened to those Nephites, so they could have been the ones to be the ancestors of Pacific Islanders, but I don’t know. They supposed that they drowned, and they very well might have. It’s not impossible for them to be their ancestors though, if you take into account the Great Pause in Polynesian history, but I’m just going to leave it there since this is just mere speculation. In other much more shorter words: Yes, we believe that Native Americans are descended from Laman and/or Lemuel, but we’re - or I’m - not sure about Pacific Islanders; although, they MIGHT (emphasis on “might”) be, but that’s something you gotta ask God about since I don’t know everything. Anyways, sorry for the essay lollll. Hope that helped! If you have any more questions, I have some missionary friends that would love to help :))

After Jesus returns ('at the resurrection') no one will marry or be given in marriage. All those who are already married will remain married for eternity and all those who are not married at the time of the resurrection. when Jesus comes, will remain unmarried for eternity.

What's the hardest one?

@@CalledtoShare who is the God we worship, if we believe in the father, son and Holy Ghost as being three separate; and of the ten commands "No other gods before me", is this contradictory of our beliefs.

@@williamfindspeople4341 Ha ha.. That's easy because Jesus Christ says "I am in the Father, and the Father is in me..." and so on. I swear.. These special people must be descendants of the pharisees🙄 FUN BLOODLINE

@@williamfindspeople4341 take into account the culture of the time that verse was made. And the godhead all have the same purpose and will. So arent really worshipping different Gods. We pray to Heavenly Father through Jesus Christ our Mediator. Believing multiple Gods is not a problem. Believing Gods with purposes separate from out Heavenly Father’s is!

@@Jerry-dd3pl excellent. Plus it was translated into Greek, German, Latin and English

What worries you?

@@CalledtoShare the theology. The strict call to obedience of church authorities. I would say you could be happier leaving the Church but that's none of my business.

Funny coming from someone with the username "antidepressant" :)

@@CalledtoShare actually faith in religion without questioning is a kind of mental illness. I do think faith in God is a healthy thing. Just the devil is in the detail. Gays going to hell for example?

Faith without seeking to know for yourself, I would agree, is not a good thing. We are taught in our religion to study things out.

He was a polygamist, this came into practice after he was caught having a “dirty nasty affair” with a 14 year old named Any Falger (my spelling may be off). In the end he had over 30 wives, many of which were mother-daughter pairs and wives of other men that were sent off on missions by Joseph Smith.

@@LoganBeck Fanny Alger was 17 at the time. Helen Mar Kimball was a later wife who was 14 when they married. But yes, Joseph Smith was a polygamist and had up to 40 wives.

He was a polygamist. He had up to 40 wives, and not all of them were adults at the time they married.

@@FoxbrushDraws Thank you for the answer.

Ah yes all wrong, note the different number of so called wives. I am no church historian but, no I would say he only loved his wife Emma. He loved his family also but not in the same way. Sickness often would take the lives of husbands or wives, women didn't really have the rights they have today it was very hard to be a widow with a few kids, ya know. So people were married for that reason, also there was a time were members were confused on how to get to the highest degree of glory so there was something called sealings or temple marriages and women would get sealed to the prophet (that's not how that works btw) and then the two people would go their separate ways. All the being said yes there was men with lots wives, kinda weird, not gonna lie. Something to do with the church needing more people, probably because everywhere else we went everyone wanted to kill us. I really don't think I could do that if I lived in those times. In the Saints book, I believe it talks about how Joseph really, really didn't want to tell people God wanted it to be a thing, but hey when God tells ya to do something you so it. Also if you want to know what I am telling the truth, just pray about, God's not going to lie to you.