The Tattooed Mormon: Al Fox 

This is a wonderful and lovely testimony. This is a great story and her courage is evident. Al Fox is a lovely person.

Nice story of one humble soul turning to the Lord, there is so much that all members could learn from this lady. That is what God wants and not the hypocrisy that we see so much among religious people.

Congrats on the wedding and sticking and standing by your faith is so awesome..Im also a recent convert and recently baptized, confirmed, recieved priesthood...tough conversion but hearing your story really helped...congrats on everything

Great to meet you Al. What a wonderful testimony and conversion story. God is real. He does bless those who are honest in heart. God bless.

Inspiring. Not a lot of those who have been members all of their lives understand, how frustrating and difficult it is to be the only convert in your family.

I found Al a few years ago and read about her story. .and I truly see God shining through her. What an Inspiring young woman.

This wonderful young woman changed my life 3 years ago when my great aunt showed me this video. After I watched the restoration DVD, I was like holy cow, this had answered my questions about God still speaking to us! But then I looked at all my tattoos and I said "Aunt Carol how could I ever be accepted in the LDS community, I have 16 tattoos!" She smiled kindly and said "So does this young woman. You are still a daughter of Heavenly Father." I was recently baptized this year as well! It was so wonderful for her to share her testimony for those of us out there who believe but who also have tattoos. She was meant to be who she was to inspire those people that they too, can be baptized, loved and accepted by the Latter-Day Saint family!

I don't have any tattoos, but my prayers were answered the same way. Ditto for my brother, sister and mother. Not so much with my dad, but he was baptized. I had a bad experience with evil spirits on my mission and it scared the living daylights out of me. When you experience both, you can certainly tell the difference. Don't mind the idiots, keep your eye on the prize and don't lose your spunk! It's all true.

What a lovely lady! No matter what church, or what tattoo, Jesus Christ taught us to treat everyone with love and respect. I love how she doesn't put others down, or let others put her down, either. Even in the face of criticism, she smiles and keeps moving forward in what she knows is right. All of us, regardless of our spirituality, can learn from her.

Thank you for sharing your conversion story. Through watching this, I could feel your testimony of our Father in Heaven

I love her testimony and excitement. Some people are just meant to be Mormons, like her I'm one of those people. The church is truly amazing when you are connected to the spirit of Jesus Christ. Its teaching and everything around you fall into place when that bond and partnership is made with Jesus Christ. I love being a part of the restore gospel of Jesus Christ. 

She's an inspiration.. I've been a member since birth.. My GG Grandfather was in the first pioneer group that went into the Salt Lake Valley.. I've not lived my religion in years.. still don't but she's made me stop and think... thank you Miss Fox..

I am not a Mormon. But I just teared up watching and listening to her story.

What a sweetheart. Bless her. Oh, for the day when people are not judged outwardly, but by their works. I believe Al will be an ambassador for the LDS Church in a big way. :)

I am also a Mormon with tattoos, so happy to have seen this :)

What an inspiration Al is. Love her honesty and enthusiasm.

Awesome story. It's how the gospel can change our life, learning how much Heavenly Father loves us. Strong testimony about our choices. ❤️

"I've felt looked down upon at times because I got tattoos" Exactly. The Church has come out specifically against tattoos and multiple piercings & those with them are judged because their appearance is proof positive of disobedience in the LDS context. I knew a tattoo artist w/ full sleeves who joined the Church & always felt judged. In 100 degree weather he'd wear long sleeves shirts to avoid it. My Dad had a tattoo from the Navy and was once told in the 60s it would keep him from the temple.

Glad I found this. My family & I are having the very same experience. We're praying hard that the two companions that we love so much stay together & in our area for a while. Their prayers are empowering & the two missionaries have made tremendous emotional difference in my little family. We are above & beyond greatful that God allowed us to cross paths.

I'm brown and I have always been judged by Mormons

What a cute story good on Al Fox and the mormon missionaries who helped her out when she was looking for something in her life.

I had a bishop with a entire back tattoo several years ago. He was a convert as well, really cool gentleman.

Her testimony of her conversion is very similar to my own. I love this video !

Al, you are such a HUGE inspiration to me. I want me faith to be as big as yours. Not trying to be rude to all of the"haters" or anything but please keep your comments to yourselves. I understand that you have the freedom of speech, (if you live in America at least)but please it might bring people down. It's ok if you don't believe in god. That's your opinion. But please don't say rude or hurtful things. Thank you. I really hope you understand.😊

Al, you're such an inspiration!

I had similar experience with Mormon Sisters in Kirtland, Ohio. It was completely unexpected, and a miracle to me. When the Holy Spirit talked to me it was completely compelling. Chin up Sister Fox, I am Muslim and they took me, and, I stilll wear Hijab and am absolutely Mormon and Heavenly Father loves me. Alhumduallah !!!

I love her testimony and find her to be very inspirational. I find myself needing to be reconverted in my own heart from time to time. I love to hear others stories about their conversions as I was born into the church and often wonder if I would have had her type of courage to listen to the message.

Welcome young lady to the church and Utah.I love to hear and see how the spirit touches lives,Thank you.

Her story is great! She is like the pioneers in the early years if the church. Going from New York to Utah and facing opposition. She is a great inspiration!

I remember the first time I met the LDS missionaries. I agree there was just something about their conviction that you cannot resist. I love your story. I joined the LDS Church Feb of 2013. I had never heard of this church or even "The Mormons,' as they are sometimes nicknamed. I am a new Cedar Fort author. My book will be released May, 2018, and is about my near-death experience 10+ years ago and how I saw forever families before I even knew what it was. "VISIONS OF HEAVEN, What My Near-Death Experience Taught Me About Eternity," was quite a journey, from a NDE experience where I thought I had lost all touch with reality, to today as I stand strongly united with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and know that what I was real. I saw that families never had to let go. That there are family members who will be together for all eternity because this is what they have worked for and believed in. I saw in my NDE that Richard's dearly departed mom and dad have never truly left his side. They saw an opportunity to reach out to their son, Richard, while I was teetering between life and death. I saw Richard's dad who told me secrets that only he and his son would know. Richard's dad asked me to share what I had seen. And I saw a lot!! I saw Richard's dad standing in the most amazing light and I just knew something was happening. I thought I had died but I came to understand that there is a moment, however brief it may seem to our time, where the veil is lifted and we just KNOW. I saw a vision of Jesus Christ and wanted to stay wherever I was. I was told to return to Richard and that it wasn't my time. I was told that I would know when Richard knew that I had seen his dad in heaven. Richard's dad shared so much more and it take a whole book to explain 10 years to find that what I saw, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, already believed. I had the same answers that many seek. I found the same pull to these missionaries that you experienced. But I had searched for them. They didn't have to bring me a steak, as in your story (smiles), but they did bring me the Spirit. I am so excited to have a chance to see your videos and reach out to you. I know we will meet sometime and I can't wait. We share the same publisher, Cedar Fort Books, so I look forward to the day our paths will cross in person. My name is Jane Moe and my first attempt to explain, "What Heaven Is Like," became the title of my first book under my maiden name, Jane Lea Dykstra.

Because I'm not a convert and they didn't seek me out I can't hold certain callings because I have a clean well groomed beard and tattoos. I've been faithful my whole life, served an honorable mission, paid tithing and fast offerings without fault. Why am I being judged. I'm about to walk away from this and no one even cares. I told my Bishop how I felt and he suddenly stopped talking to me to the point of completely avoiding eye contact with me making for a really awkward situation. I feel like I'm diseased and yet he still talks about the atonement and forgiveness. What did I do wrong to deserve this? This has been my whole life in every decision I ever made and now I'm being ignored like I'm dirty. This lady is made as a hero because she has tattoos and was a convert.

Lord will judge the hearts of those who judge you based on appearances, what people wear. You are so much more than your tattoos, you're an amazing woman. You follow the Savior. You set an example and inspiration for me. Thank you♡

I love her story, I am glad she found happiness.

How Coincidental. I also was born in New York (1953). I was brought up Mormon, but decided to leave for very good doctrinal reasons. You were also born in New York, and you were not brought up Mormon, but decided to join. Interesting how people can come to vastly different conclusions based on presumably the same evidence. But I find that God is still there, the purpose for life is still there, the afterlife is still there, even though there is no need to adhere to any systematized worship system. Tell me Al, why have you turned comments off on your videos? It would be really interesting to engage in discussions. BTW, nice tattoos.

"Let your light so shine!"

The light of the Lord shines from her pretty face. I am uplifted just listening to this young Sister.

I know the book of mormon is a testament of our Savior Jesus christ and he is at the head of this church. I know he hears our prayers and love each of us very VERY MUCH! I will never ever forget the price he paid for me. I will always be indebted to him for his ultimate sacrifice. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. (New Testament | 1 John 4:11)

One of the best pieces of advice I ever got from my bishop was that I should leave the church. Yes, I left over 20 years ago and it was the best thing I ever did, because thats when I met who Jesus really is and what his message really was.

This girl rocks! The church Is true whether we want it to be or not.

You are awesome! Keep the Faith and keep going. I find it ironic that you find this amazing truth and then your so called friends want nothing to do with it. I love your strength

I have a couple of small and hidden tattoos and was LDS when I got them and am still LDS and have a testimony of the Gospel. I have to say that I'm relieved to see Al Fox as a representative of the LDS church because I've felt looked down upon at times because I got tattoos. I think the concern has more to do with how the world and other Christians view tattoos more than anything. However, I honestly feel like it shouldn't be focused on in general.

People living in Cedar City Utah INCLUDING NON-MORMONS Need to Watch This Video, As They Have A Problem Of Judging People By Their Cover >:( Look Up My Young Adult Daughter, & How She Has OVERCOME Her Problems & Has AS GREAT A TESTIMONY As Any In General Conference I Have Ever Heard :D

I'm really proud of you, girl. I'm also moving to Utah and even if this might sound awkward for some of my friends, it is what I felt I should do, I'm pretty excited and nervous about this. Hope things go well. Best wishes to you.

Inspiring, beautiful woman!

Religion can function in a person's life as either a reason to succeed, or an excuse to fail. In fact, I challenge anyone to find a more socially acceptable excuse to fail . . . and I've never seen anyone do it yet. Some people attend / participate in a particular religious denomination for spiritual edification, but perhaps more are there because of the social interaction / activity, and a lot of that can be because it's a near-perfect venue for judging others. Many obviously have an overwhelming compulsion to pass judgment on others, and they're lost if they don't have someone to judge. But you have to rise above all that, and find really meaningful stuff to think about. I always tell people that if there's ANYTHING about me they don't like, their best bet is to just find something else to think about, because unless they're paying my bills for me (haven't seen ANY volunteers there yet), I probably really couldn't care less about what they have, want, think, do, etc., and PARTICULARLY what they might think about me.

let me be very clear: i am not frustrated--anymore. since i allowed myself to follow my own path of spirituality, i have never felt more free. sure, i feel lost sometimes, but who doesn't? but at the end of the day, when i reflect upon my existence, i have much more peace about my relationship with myself and God than i ever have.

1) i don't know why you assume i don't know what i am talking about; i have been a member all my life, most of which were 150% dedicated to callings, mission service and a temple marriage. i've read the BoM 8 times in my lifetime. 2) i never used the words "homophobic", i spoke of "equality", which gays and women get neither in the church. i know the rhetoric of how women are "eqaul" but they in fact are not. [cont...]

My parents wanted her to speak at their stake, the stake president contacted her, she agreed to come only if the stake paid for her flight a 4 star hotel an her meals an rental car and gas on top of paying a ridiculous expensive “speaking fee”. Needless to say our stake passed.

Heavenly Father needed her in Utah to teach members who were born in the church not to judge. That was her mission.. sometimes He places people where they need to be because He knows they can reach someone just by being themselves.

I love you Al Fox, great Job sister, may Heavenly Father bless your pretty soul.. He who has no sin, let him cast the first stone.. we all have a background especially us converts, but it's where we're going that counts.. not where we come from. Please may everyone see that..

I love her spirit! Thank you for your wonderful story.

she was in my high school class

I'm a Mormon and I don't care anymore about members having tattoos, it is so prevalent now. I completely understand people who have had different paths and got tattoos and then later started going to church, that's life. I'm less impressed by people who are active members that get tattoos even though they know the church's stance on that. But nowadays so many people have tattoos it's not worth much discussion anymore.

What a happy person! Great and inspirational, and may I commend the Elders for taking her as she is, not by her outward appearance. It's what's in a person's heart that matters, the external appearance is what the world looks on. God is forgiving.

For all are sons and daughters unto God....John 3/16

Amen sister I’m a latter-day Saint convert to. I have two almost complete sleeves. My back is 80% done and I have a big tattoo on my chest.

she has pretty tattoos...and is beautiful, fun and articulate...nothing would be a better advertisement than her,

what i ultimately have faith in is that as i progress through this mortal coil as a good, honest, charitable and loving individual i will be rewarded as such by whatever God exists. i have faith that i am doing the best with what God gave me to learn universal principles that transcend religion and dogma. that aside, i don't presume to KNOW anything, i only hope and have faith... and my conscience is at peace that i am following a path that is uplifting and edifying to my spirit.

This is a wonderful encounter with the Lord :) I think God loves us so much that He does not waste an opportunity to give his love. In human terms that might be attached to something like a book which contains truth from the Bible, but which also says things opposite to what the Bible has declared since the beginning. People, please just read the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Nothing else. This is all you need in Life. Anything that says something opposite to that is not true.

she's so nice.. I feel the spirit as she talks even if I see all those tattoos all over her arms..:)

Solomon didn't take the wives of other men, nor did he send men out on missions and then marry those men's wives. Additionally, Joseph didn't support his wives temporally. He left that to their husbands and families. See the difference? And no, I don't think Joseph's actions were anything but adultery. And no, I don't think it's OK that the church hides this part of its history.

She made a "Beautiful" decision that only SHE can make!

If they don't like us or our religion, why do they spend so much of their time here??? Must not have anything better to do with their lives.

Here is a very important fact this tatood young lady understands--that she is a daughter of Father in Heaven, and that she has an eternal destiny as we all have. "All human beings, male and female, are created in the image of God, and as such, have a divine nature and destiny." The Family: A Proclamation To The World We are all His children, whether or not we are tatood, gay, or atheist. Our God will always love and know each of us individually, and will always be concerned about whether we will choose to "return to Him someday ". (I am a child of God, children's hymn) I Am A Child Of God I am a child of God And He has sent me here Has given me an earthly home with parents kind and dear. Lead me, guide me, walk beside me Help me find the way. Teach me all that I must do To live with Him someday.

I'm definitely not a spokesperson but I can help answer your question. The underwear are called garments. I'm not entirely sure of there purpose (I haven't been through the temple) but you always wear them (except swimming etc.) and you don't want to show them so it keeps you modest. (They're like a lightweight mesh t-shirt and some shorts). The baptisms for the dead are done by living in place of the dead person. They

She has such an amazing spirit, and personality. Xx

They are done for non Mormon family, distant relatives, or anyone. They are basically baptized so that they can choose to accept the gospel if they want to in heaven. Hope that helps :)

Great story...very inspiring !!

There's only ONE everlasting Father, and now we know Him more intimately... There are many times when people talk to their own souls as if to a different being (Psalm42:5 for example)...

Love this story

uh, i HAVE received your "gift", i was a faithful member for 30+ years, thank you very much. served a 150% faithful mission, have read the BoM over half a dozen times, bible cover to cover. i know how the culture works. i have spent hours researching church history, including older doctrines such as JoD and HoC. you can rely on your feeling all you want, but i have seen the entire contextual picture and discerned enough contradictions, and felt the spirit that the church is not the only truth

I'm a lds woman in the church w/ same gender attractions, I believe I fit the bill completely of who you assume & call unequal in the LDS church, but I feel completely loved & equal to men in the church. This church speaks of our boundless equality & if you all spent more time in studying it instead of picking at it you would know that. We're not homophobic we're sin-phobic sex outside of marriage is wrong. We follow God, I follow God. Ask & ye shall receive God's truth mormonsandgays. org :)

Sister no one can judge you on your decisions in life...God knows your heart...

Its her choice to make. Not ours. How many of us have had to make sacrifices like that? I think the tattoos are pretty awesome.

again, you just made my point--just because it's true for YOU does not mean it's true for everyone. it is true to YOU because of the way it makes you feel, but it is still not "TRUTH" it is your BELIEF. you believe that anyone can know it's "true" simply by getting a burning in the bosom--i agree with you, though i also argue that you can apply the same test with ANYTHING. feelings do not mean truth, they mean faith and belief. Truth must be have facts to back it up, otherwise it's not truth

That is wonderful she's an inspiration

This lady is socially inadequate.

As I said before. Ignore the ignorant and uneducated. There will always be naysayers and disbelievers. They are a dime a dozen, and their comments are worth exactly what you pay for them.

I am inspired by your story...I admire you sister...

You are awesome!!!

From Joseph Fielding Smith: "there is a reason why one man is born black and with other disadvantages, while another is born white with great advantages. The reason is that we once had an estate before we came here, and were obedient; more or less, to the laws that were given us there. Those who were faithful in all things there received greater blessings here, and those who were not faithful received less" (Doctrines of Salvation 1:61)"

Come to New Zealand where Tattooes are part of the New Zealand Maori culture. Sometimes how we judge ourselves is more detrimaental to our spirit than how others may judge us.

beautiful girl I am proud of you!!!

She was baptised on my birthday hahaha, SWEEET!!

That "Judge not, that ye be not judged" quote is so often misused. Actually, we are not to judge unrighteously, so pointing out the sinful nature of some act does not fall into the "Judge not, that ye be not judged" category. On the other hand, it is rude to ridicule such things because the person with the tattoos might be unaware of the scriptures discouraging such things, or may not even follow the scriptures at all. The good news is that the tattoos will be gone from their resurrected body.

I apologize for any confusion. I was limited to 500 characters and wasn't done with my point. haha! I was just reading the specifics on the LDS church's stance on tattoos and piercings and I believe I found the word "disfigurement." I disagree with that in most cases. I'm right there with you in wondering whether or not she would have been allowed to serve a full-time mission. It's one of the only things I've disagreed with the church standards on...

finally, something from you that's concrete: you've received your confirmation and i've chosen a different path. if you look back, the only thing i was responding to was your words of certainty that your religion is the "right" religion, or the "true" religion and that it is all-encompassing "truth". there is no Truth with a capital T, the only thing that is true is what you have come to believe in your heart, and that is for you. that does not make the Church "true" for everyone else.

Breaking down barriers :)

A cup is not seen for cup it is but for the contents within, so it is mankind should not look upon the cup but what contents are within the cup. One can always receive a new cup and be filled in different contents.

[...cont] not to mention the church had a "clear stance" on polygamy--that it was NOT policy or doctrine yet Joseph, Heber C and the inner circle were all practicing it anyway, unbeknownst to the rest of the world and church. Smith and the inner circle were all practicing it at the time of the release of the article on Marriage officially denouncing polygamy and was then ex-communicated for it because joseph really WAS practicing it.

That was inspiring

hi can any 1 show me some evdenience of the mormon people from the past,like settelments ,bones ect please....??

a few words from B. Young: "not one of the children of old Cain, have one partical of right to bear Rule in Government affairs from first to last, they have no buisness there. this privilege was taken from them by there own transgressions, and I cannot help it... The moment we consent to mingle with the seed of Cain the Church must go to desstruction..."

how do you explain that the first 2 accounts of the first vision make no mention of an appearance of the Father and the Son. Instead, these earlier accounts refer to an angel, a spirit, many angels, or the Son. The story in its present form with the Father and the Son, did not appear until 1838, many years after Joseph claimed to have had the vision.

Disfigurement seems a harsh word when it's not on our faces and if it's not demonic, gory or lewd.

I am so proud of you! What an excellent example!

[...cont] let me demonstrate my point: i as missionary went out into the field. the only people i talked to were those SEARCHING for something, so already these people NEEDED something. i bring them something new and fresh. they have a spiritual experience in which i then identify the "Spirit" and that "Spirit" is telling them that what i say is true. i've done nothing more than attach a biased label to a spiritual experience to an open mind who is searching for something new.

Of course there is not topping the original "tattoo mormon"--Olive Oatman. Taken captive on Feb 18th 1851 her and Mary Ann were give the markings after they became fully indianized.

Seems like she didn't come to Jesus out of repentance , she came for the good it would do her social life ( Humanism )

Who told your dad that he couldn't go to the temple with a Navy tattoo? Certainly that person was mistaken unless the standards have changed. My grandpa was asked to be a bishop back in the 50's or 60's and he smoked and drank (he was an LDS member only in membership, he only joined for my grandma)! They actually seemed more lax back then about some things than they are now.