Mormon Truth!!

Mormon Truth Podcast #9-Is Mormonism A Cult?!!-Part 1 In this podcast, I go through the cult checklist to once and for all, decide if Mormonism is a cult or not. I'm using the list from the ICSA (International Cultic Studies Association). Here is a quote from the website of the ICSA: "The International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA) is an interdisciplinary network of academicians, professionals, former group members, and families who study and educate the public about social-psychological influence and control, authoritarianism, and zealotry in cultic groups, alternative movements, and other environments. Founded in 1979 as AFF(American Family Foundation), ICSA took on its current name in late 2004 to better reflect the organization's focus and increasingly international and scholarly dimensions." The list that I'm using is entitled "Characteristics Associated with Cultic Groups" and was written and created by Janja Lalich, Ph.D. & Michael D. Langone, Ph.D. I'm sure that Mormons will find a way to discredit this website, this list and these people because Mormonism and the Mormon Church just couldn't possibly really be a cult, right? In fact, most members, as I once did, find it extremely offensive to be labeled as a cult and/or cult member. On the ICSA website, it is also states that: "ICSA does NOT maintain a list of "bad" groups or "cults." We nonjudgmentally list groups on which we have information. Groups listed, described, or referred to on ICSA's Web sites may be mainstream or nonmainstream, controversial or noncontroversial, religious or nonreligious, cult or not cult, harmful or benign. We encourage inquirers to consider a variety of opinions, negative and positive, so that inquirers can make independent and informed judgments pertinent to their particular concerns." So, with that being said, this group is not "out-to-get" the Mormons or "persecute" them as Mormons seem to love, as it just further proves that the Church is true in some twisted, jacked up, cognitive dissonance way. If you are involved in a cult and a cult member, you wouldn't know it, unless you knew what to look for and what the signs are. The purpose of cults, is to brainwash you, so that you DON"T think you are in a cult at all and that your life is completely normal. I strongly encourage everyone to listen to this podcast, Mormon or not and decide for yourselves; "is Mormonism a cult?" Originally published March 8, 2006

Mormon Truth Podcast #8-Brent Belnap's Interview On The Today Show Well, this has been irritating me ever since I first heard this interview and I really felt the extreme need to address the mis-truths and flat out lies that Brent Belnap, (Mormon Stake President of Manhattan), felt the need to propagate during his recent interview with Matt Lauer on the Today show. The ending of the interview and the final question of Matt Lauer and then Brent Belnap's answer, was astonishing to me and one of the biggest lies I've heard yet. It sums up perfectly, the lies, deceit and fraud of Mormonism perfectly. It just proves that the Mormon Church will continue to openly lie and defraud people in order to keep their stone of fraud, lies and deceit, rolling through the world. Don't think for one second, that Brent Belnap wasn't prepared and told what to say by the Mormon Hierarchy. He was fully prepped and probably even had a list of questions from the Today show that he might be asked, if not the exact questions. To think otherwise, would be the ultimate case of naiveté. If they did know in advance what the questions would be; that makes Brent Belnap and The Mormon Hierarchy look even worse and more complicit in this latest escapade of lying to a Nationwide TV audience. The Mormon Church would never EVER let someone go on national TV without full preparation of what to lie about and how to lie about it. I look forward to all of your comments on the lies that Brent Belnap and The Mormon Hierarchy are continually propagating throughout the world, such as those that are shared in this piece. I think that everyone will really enjoy listening to this podcast and will be able to clearly see the deceit of Mormon Hierarchy upon the world. Originally posted on February 17, 2006

Mormon Truth Podcast #7-Those Evil Anti-Mormons #1 In this podcast, I review the most recent hatemail that I've received, along with my opinions and rebuttals to what they are saying about me. Some of it is funny, some of it is pathetic and sad while some of it is just ridiculous. I also take a run through my reviews on iTunes and have a few good laughs along the way, as well as pointing out where these anti-anti-Mormons are going wrong in their attack of me and the truth. This podcast is a pretty revealing look into the head of an anti-anti-Mormon and the twisted logic that they use to justify their beliefs. I also discuss the positive reviews that I've received and thank those that have given them. Enjoy everyone!! Originally published January 30, 2006

Mormon Truth Podcast #6-Better off dead?!! This podcast describes in depth, with exact quotes, how Mormon Prophets and Apostles have advocated, that it is better "to be dead" or "to come home in a pine box", then to break the law of chastity or allow any degree of immorality. Here is an example, as quoted in Kimball's famous/celebrated Miracle Of forgiveness; Heber J. Grant said, "There is no true Latter-day Saint who would not rather bury a son or daughter than to have him or her lose his or her chastity. I then break down the entire talk, "Love and Lust" given by former Mormon Prophet Spencer W. Kimball at a BYU Devotional in 1965. He condemns everyone from the average sinner, to people that don't understand meanings of words, to homosexuals, masturbators, fornicators and even those that just have an occasional thought about sex. He leaves no stone unturned in condemning everybody. He is an equal opportunity condemner!! This podcast will allow everyone to get a better insight into just who Spencer W. Kimball really was and it isn't pretty. Originally published December 15, 2006

Mormon Truth Podcast #5-Tithing And Filthy Lucre-Part 2 This podcast describes in great detail, the manner in which the Mormon Church Hierarchy, robs from the poor, to give to the rich, which is to give to themselves. I will take you on a journey through several quotes by Gordon B. Hinckley, James E. Faust and others, to prove this to be true. You will leave this podcast with no doubts, I promise. I will also talk very candidly about where the Church spends all their money. They are more of a real estate company/construction company than a Church. I will also discuss all of their current projects that are underway and the Billions that they are spending on them. The Mormon Church is nothing but a rich corporation and anything that has to do with God or Jesus, is just window dressing in order to get more filthy lucre by robbing the poor, every chance they get. The Mormon Church and their actions, are a complete disgrace to mankind!! Originally Published November 27th, 2005

Mormon Truth Podcast #4-Tithing And Filthy Lucre-Part 1 This podcast describes in great detail, the manner in which the Mormon Church Hierarchy, robs from the poor, to give to the rich, which is to give to themselves. I will take you on a journey through several quotes by Gordon B. Hinckley, James E. Faust and others, to prove this to be true. You will leave this podcast with no doubts, I promise. I will also talk very candidly about where the Church spends all their money. They are more of a real estate company/construction company than a Church. I will also discuss all of their current projects that are underway and the Billions that they are spending on them. The Mormon Church is nothing but a rich corporation and anything that has to do with God or Jesus, is just window dressing in order to get more filthy lucre by robbing the poor, every chance they get. The Mormon Church and their actions, are a complete disgrace to mankind!! Originally published November 24, 2005

Mormon Truth Podcast #3-Joseph Smith This podcast is all about the life of Joseph Smith and some of the dirty deeds that he was involved with. Joseph Smith was not an honorable man rather a despicable, loathsome man!! I certainly wouldn't want my children looking up to him as an example as the Mormon Church recommends that everyone should do; unless I wanted them to spend their lives in a Federal penitentiary. I discuss his polygamy, the Kirtland Bank failure where he defrauded most of the depositors, while sneaking out of town claiming that he was "escaping mob violence." Yeah, I wonder why? I also discuss problems with the First Vision, the fact that Joseph Smith married girls as young as 14, other men's wives, other men's pregnant wives, sisters and also Mother/Daughter combos. Joseph Smith did it all in the name of God, while also claiming that an angel with a flaming sword would slay him if he didn't marry virgin teenagers and all of his polygamous wives. He would promise the girls and their families "Eternal Exaltation" in exchange for their bodies. Does this sound like a holy man to you? Does this sound like a Prophet of God? This is the man that Mormons are celebrating this year with parties and celebrations, with one more to come, his official birthday bash on December 23rd. All I can say is, what an embarrassment that this man is the founder of the Mormon Church or any religion!! Unless you fully sustain him and all of his actions, as a Prophet of God, you are not allowed to enter the Mormon temple or receive exaltation in the highest degree of Celestial glory. You must accept him either here in this life or the next, or you will be ETERNALLY SEPARATED from your loved ones and friends. Yeah, isn't it wonderful? The Mormons clearly teach that you cannot enter heaven without Joseph Smith approving. If that is the case, based on his evil, horrible life, actions and example; I would guess that most of us would be okay and not have much to worry about. Originally published November 18, 2005

Mormon Truth Podcast #2-Mission Experiences And The Hill Cumorah In this Podcast, I mainly discuss two things; feelings that I had during my Mormon mission to Argentina as I read directly from my mission journal and then what should have been found in the hill Cumorah in New York. I read directly from Ether, in The Book of Mormon, about how many died(millions), what battle gear they used, etc. I also touched upon a few other topics of interest from this past week. For more details, you can read my latest post on my blog here or just listen to the show. I hope you enjoy it!! Originally published November 15, 2005

Mormon Truth Podcast #1-The Introduction & M. Russell Ballard This podcast and all future podcasts that I do, will be to spread the "real truth" about the Mormon Church and expose the fraud that is the Mormon Church. It's time to uncover the lies and reveal them to the world!! I will share my opinions and viewpoints without holding back. They can run and cover up but they can't hide from the "real truth!! In this first podcast, I introduce myself and why I've decided to do these podcasts, along with writing my blog. I describe a little bit about my journey to the truth, my feelings and my discovery of the Mormon fraud. I also express the passion that I have to share these things with others, in order to help them to also be able to escape the Mormon cult and have their freedom. My main goal, is to help as many people as possible and to let everyone out there, that has also discovered this Mormon fraud, that they are not alone. Originally published November 13, 2005

Mormon Truth Podcast #16-An Interview With Jared, A Mormon Apologist-Part 3 Well everyone, I'm finally back, with part 3 of this interview with Jared, the Mormon Apologist. In this part, we pick up where we left off in part 2, with Jared discussing the errors of the Bible to somehow justify the errors in the Mormon Church and Book of Mormon. I still can't see the connection of how bashing Christianity helps prove Mormonism is true. I felt like I was in the twilight zone!! Jared loves to compare the errors of Christianity to the errors in Mormonism, to justify and show that the Mormon Church is true. In other words, according to Jared, the screwed up Mormon Church is true,but the screwed up Christian Churches and the Bible, which are full of errors, upon which Mormonism is based, are all false. Jared is welcome to respond in the comments of this podcast, if he feels that I'm misrepresenting what he was trying to say. I think the interview stands for itself. We then debate the translation process of the Book of Mormon and Jared disputes that it was "word for word" and impossible for errors to have been committed, despite the quotes we share. He does finally admit that the errors may have happened at the printing press...yeah right!! Originally published May 3, 2006

Mormon Truth Podcast #15-An Interview With Jared, A Mormon Apologist-Part 2 Okay guys and gals, this is part 2 out of 4, of the interview that Eric(Living Truth Podcast) and I did with Jared, who is a Mormon Apologist. Jared is also a great guy who strongly believes in his faith and can usually find an explanation for most anything. I do give Jared credit though, for coming on the show with us and at least being able to admit some of the faults that are in the Church; but then, unfortunately, he has to explain them away and tell us why they are okay, or don't impact his overall testimony. Jared is a very nice friendly guy, but we do have to agree to disagree on about every subject.In Part 2, we pick up where we left off in part 1, continuing our discussion of "The Book of Mormon" and the lack of any evidence whatsoever of "The Book of Mormon", the people, their cities, etc. Jared likes to point out the errors and discrepancies in the Bible, in order to justify the errors and problems in the Book of Mormon and Mormonism in general. Jared admits that it doesn't matter if they ever find any archaeological evidence of The Book of Mormon and that it wouldn't affect his testimony one way or the other. I say that if you have to claim the Bible to be so wrong, in order to justify that Mormonism and The Book of Mormon are okay with so many screwed up things and errors, why would your wrong be right? Jared Also likes to refer to current and past teachings of Apostles and Prophets, as "statements, opinions, traditions, their personal beliefs, or whatever", but that it doesn't mean that it's truth. I honestly have no idea how Jared, or most apologists, determine what Mormon doctrine is or isn't, due to the fact that nobody ever really knows when these so called Prophets and Apostles are speaking for God, or just sharing their personal opinion. In my opinion, it's ridiculous!! At one point, both Jared and I are astounded at each others views and express that to each other. There is much more to this part 2 and I really hope that you guys enjoy this episode, as much as we did, making it for you. Originally published April 18, 2006

Mormon Truth Podcast #14-An Interview With Jared, A Mormon Apologist-Part 1 This is part 1 of 4, of an interview with a great guy named Jared. Eric, from "The Living Truth Podcast", graciously invited both Jared and myself, onto his show, so that we could all share our views on Mormonism. Jared is a current, faithful, active, member of the Mormon Church and wanted to explain his view on things and where Eric and I are going wrong in our analysis of the Mormon Church. In part 1, Jared explains why he wanted to come on the show with both of us, and he also gives his description of how the Mormon Church came to be. We discussed the First Vision, the apostasy, and the differences between the Bible and Book of Mormon. We also discussed the fact that God the Father lives on Kolob and has polygamous wives, according to Mormon doctrine. Eric and I also brought up the fact that there is not one shred of "REAL" evidence, of any kind, of the Book of Mormon people, battles, wars, cities, etc, especially in and around the Hill Cumorah in New York, where it should be plentiful. We also asked Jared who the Lamanites are and where they are located, since the Book of Mormon was written primarily and specifically for them, according to the title page. I think that you guys will really enjoy this a lot!! Thanks again everyone for listening and stay tuned for parts 2-4, coming soon. Originally Published on Saturday, April 15, 2006

Mormon Truth Podcast #13-Interview With Living Truth's Eric-Part 2 This is part 2 of my podcast with "The Living Truth's" Eric, who is doing an outstanding job by the way. I'm always amazed, at how great his knowledge is, regarding all things Mormon, which in most cases, easily surpasses the knowledge of most members and certainly the apologists. At least Eric is able to use his brain and logic, to see things plainly and exactly the way they are, unlike the Mopologists like FARMS "Daniel C. Peterson" or FAIRS "John Lynch" who will claim that an apple is really a pineapple, and they'll show you how. We talk about a lot of things in this part 2, including my journey to the truth and out of Mormonism, which included a big dose of Cognitive dissonance, along that path, as I tried to reconcile what I was finding, with what I had been taught all my life. We discussed Darron Smith and the article in the Salt Lake City Weekly, which was really the impetus, that got me onto the path that I'm on now. That then led me to Hinckley's interviews, which we discuss, along with polygamy and many other things. We also discussed exactly "what is a special witness of Jesus Christ", since that is what the Apostles and Prophets, refer to themselves as. I also discuss my feelings on leaving the Mormon cult and the impact that it has had on me emotionally, spiritually and also in regard to my family and friends. Also, at the beginning of this podcast, I play the "audio of Gordon B. Hinckley", the current Mormon Prophet's words, from this past Saturdays General Priesthood Session, April 1,2006, regarding racism. I also give a few comments on what I think about the situation. I also just wanted to give a big shout out to Eric and say thanks again for having me on your podcast!! Let's do it again soon!! Originally Posted April 6, 2006

Mormon Truth Podcast #12-Interview With Living Truth's Eric-Part 1 This is part 1 of 2, of the interview that I just had with Eric, from the Living Truth Podcast and Mormon Deception blog. He asked some great questions regarding why I left the Church, how I discovered it was a fraud and what the process of discovery was like for me. I also shared my view on the "early cult indoctrination program" of the Mormon cult, that is alive and well, just as it was when I was a kid growing up Mormon. We also talked about my mission and some of the experiences that I had, along with some of the abuses I suffered, along with some of the rules of my super-repressive and abusive mission Presidents. We also touched on the lack of separation between Church and state here in Utah and how it doesn't exist. I discuss the incredible guilt that is heaped on missionaries for not baptizing enough people and all the rules they must follow. We also discussed that "LOGIC" or "INDEPENDENT THINKING", is not really allowed or tolerated in the Mormon cult. Thanks Eric for the great questions!! Enjoy everyone and go check out our blogs!! Originally published March 30, 2006

Mormon Truth Podcast #11-Famous Mormons In The Media #1 This is hopefully only the first installment of many to come, of "famous Mormons in the media." In this installment, I discuss Shawn King's (Larry King's wife) recent appearance on the Howard Stern Radio show along with the interview. There were a lot of questions regarding her "magic or lucky garments."She laughs through most of the interview, wondering why Howard wants to keep his mind and the topic on her "magic underwear and sex life." Gee, like she didn't know whose show she going to be on? Cut the naive act please!! Meanwhile, her Dad is stomping around absolutely furious in the green room, as Howard just can't stop talking about her "magic underwear."This is hilarious and I think you guys are gonna love it!! For those that are easily offended and don't like sexual innuendo or topics, then this podcast isn't for you and I highly suggest that you don't listen to it. This is why I have the explicit label on my podcast as you never know what I'm going to talk about or present. Take care everyone and enjoy!! I look forward to your comments. Originally published on March 27, 2006