Radio Free Mormon: 079: Why Are Mormons So Fake 

My siblings don't even know where I work, what kind of pets I care for, my hobbies or what my children do. They are conditioned to only talk about themselves. It's a church that creates self-absorbed people.

TBM's are difficult to deal with. Worse are the Desi-Mormons who believe everything to be true about the church.

@@amygreen758my experience is the same

@@amygreen758…..That church is led by narcissists….it attracts narcissists….and creates narcissists. I never felt comfortable or ‘accepted’ in that church. I tried and tried to ‘fit in’…..but just became more depressed and felt like a failure. After I found out about all of the lies and contradictions within the church, it all started to make sense why I could never fit in…..I am not a narcissist. I was truly trying to do ‘the right thing’. I wasn’t aware of how many people lie to get along in the church. I thought that lying was bad….you know….angels in heaven are silent notes taking? But if you are a narcissist, you have no problem with lying to ‘fit in’. And of course, there are the even bigger lies that the church has been doing their best to cover up….but then with the Internet…..oops! Lies like what had been kept from most of us, but is now on the churches own official website, the Gospel Topics Essays. But the Gospel Topics Essays read like stereo instructions in some instances….so Jeremy Runnells CES Letter gives a more easier to understand breakdown of the Gospel Topics Essays. And don’t even get me started on the churches own Journals of Discourses! People would use quotes out of them in their church talks….but no one ever references the more horrorific writings that are in them! One of the many appalling things that are in them, is Joseph Smith’s rant/boast, starting at the bottom of page 408 and continues to the top of page 409, in Volume 6 of the Journals of Discourses. Yeah, I’d like to see that quote read over the pulpit and see what the reaction in the pews would be! Things I wish I had known MUCH sooner!

I'm dealing with this myself as a former Mormon who left after 50 years. My siblings are the most hypocritical people I've ever met. While I live abroad to stay away and safe from them and the sick culture of Utah, they continue living unethical business lives and the party continues. I'm done with all that.

Totally false!

It’s not for us to say that other’s experiences or perceptions are false.

I'm truly sorry that you experienced that. Many people in the church don't truly understand. They go off of their understanding, and the false doctrines of perfectionism. I am a member and truly hope that you can make a real connection of friendship.

@@herbofallon965 Then how would you explain the 33 ticks of approval for Dave's comment ? Did you listen to the entire episode or did you decide, early in the piece, that you didn't like it ? As a life-long LDS member, I found ( and the comments below also reflect ) that every point RFM made resonated deeply with me.

Fake?...Objection...assuming facts not in evidence

⁠​⁠@@IBNEDmost of the members of the church are fake. AsSigned visiting teaching, assigned ministering, fake testimonies, fake stories in talks, pretend to be happy. I’ve been a member for 36 years and before I discovered the truth of the church it always baffled me how members would act at church and during home teaching, but if I ever saw them in public they were a completely different person: distant and unhappy. Now that I know it’s all a sham it makes sense their behavior

you respect them? If they belonged heavensgate still respect

Oh my gosh! This has been my hope for years! The only reason my family still talks to me is because of this secret hope that I still believe. As much as I want to shatter the delusion and be authentic, my love for them outweighs the urge to tell them the truth and lose them, so I play as nice as I can.

I grew up in the Church. My parents made no effort to understand me and my life. I was less active for a period, but eventually served a full-time mission and have since served in several different callings. My 2 siblings are no longer involved in the Church and since coming home my relationship with my parents is nonexistent. My mother tried to control my interactions with my brother and sister to the point of no contact. I have established independent relationships with both of them. This just goes to show- you can do everything “right” and still get it wrong 😂

You all deserved better from those in your life. I am a member and I will pray simply that you can find happiness ❤

@christianerwin3964 It's actually really refreshing to be validated, more or less, by a member. I thank you for that.

Well said, I haven’t heard it articulated like that before. You are exactly right

R U really friends or just co-workers in your second job?

I'm sorry that you had the experience you had. Perfectionism is not possible, but we can be perfected in Christ. I don't think that means in this life. I truly hope that you find happiness friend, church or not ❤️

I'm happy for you.❤ I'm glad that you could keep that bond.

I had what appeared to be a friendly email from a byu roommate I hadn’t heard from in years. Then last paragraph she said she was running for Congress and was looking for “support.” All I had to do was go to her website and hit the DONATE button. Bitch.

hahaha sure pal

@michaelparks5669 You don't believe my story? Why don't you ask me a question about Utah and what it was like growing up in Orem, Provo, and Payson in the 90s and early 2000s. Maybe then you won't think it's a fake story.

@@magical8013 people are human ... to single out Mormons is just delusional. As a therapist let me advise you....seek to make peace with other folks......you will find out how fake you are. Then you can find a better life.

@@michaelparks5669 What no more questions? I kind of figured that. Troll.

Not everyone is like that, there are many members that don't understand that love is the center of what Christ taught. The church is different out east because we don't live in cookie cutter neighborhoods. We try really hard to live the teachings of Jesus Christ. Not the traditions of our fathers.

and unassailably BULLSHITTT AS WELL!!

The gospel is loving one another and following the steps of Jesus Christ. Those who alienate others inside the church are not living the gospel. Does trying to make themselves perfect or not living the gospel. Those who judge others are not living the gospel. I am a member who personally calls out people that are in the church that live by false traditions. It irks me that their actions have created such hatred. I promise you everyone is not like those described in the video.

I agree. I just ran into a member who told me my name was removed from the ward directory. Thought I’d been ex’d without having to ask to write the resignation letter. This podcast and your comment has me pondering🤔 was my name removed from the ward and stake directories so my unfakeness doesn’t infect other members? 😳

That is a valid element....unfortunately

The church is pretty modern, it's just that most of the people haven't grown out of traditions that aren't actually doctrine. President Nelson is pretty cool honestly.

@@christianerwin3964pres Nelson is the fakest of them all. Do a search of his lies he gives in his stories and talks. He makes $500,000/yr and needs to keep his fake persona to maintain his cushy lifestyle.

Pharisiacal jews.

Not familiar...could U give me a reference

@@IBNED unofficial student newspaper at BYU during the 80s. Wasn't allowed to be distributed on campus but it's enemies would steal them from off campus points.

He sounds as good as anyone speaking in a second language, one he is only partially fluent in.

Tell me, do you buy your Kool-aid by the pint or in Costco bulk?

I hope you find the true Biblical Jesus , and His true gospel.

The only moron here is you Stephen Smith. Moron because you obviously are so brain washed you haven’t seen how fake the church is. A scam from JS to Comrad Nelson. Read the CES letter and educate yourself

Only glad? Too bad you don't feel joy.

Sometimes it's an issue? Either you are blind or illustrating the same inauthenicity he speaks about.

If you ever start to question you will see

I knew you are a member the second I read this incomplete post. 😂

Or your wallet

"Faith" hahaha

There is an "edit" feature in the RU-vid comment section. If you use it you will find it easier to make yourself understood and you will not need to make multiple comments. 🙃 [Edit: see... I use it myself all the time]

¿No hablas inglés?

You mean when you suddenly see Mohammed at the gate? 🙈

@@charlesmendeley9823 With 72 virgins. Except they all look like Rosy O'Donnel and Kathy Griffin