Mormons, Matrimony, and More! | Have a Little Faith with Zach Anner
Otis Rodgers October 9, 2019 100 Comments
-So, there’s been
a lot of stuff in the news lately
about Mormons. So, I thought we’d go
and visit some actual Mormons, because my only
previous exposure to Mormons was when I worked
at Disney World. All the Mormons
that worked there were the friendliest people. Like, they came right out
of a Disney movie. I want to know
what Mormonism is all about, so I’m gonna go get
to the bottom of it. We’re on a mission from God. What’s that from? “Blues Brothers,” right? Nothing?
All right. Hi. We’re here at the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints, and what that is
is the Mormon church. So, we’re gonna go meet
David and Kylee and learn all about Mormonism. So, let’s get out of here! This looks great!
You look like — You both look like
you’re out of catalogues. -It’s just a Sunday thing.
-That was the goal. -I need a jacket. I need some sort
of sports coat. Go get it on the crew
so that I can look nice. -You can have mine.
Do you want mine? -You know what?
Okay. Yeah. Well… -Let’s get casual.
-Do you want to put it on? -All right,
I’ll put it on, and then we can switch back
if you want. -Yeah. -What size are you?
I’m like a 40 regular. -That’s exactly my size!
-All right. This might be your present.
You can just keep this. -Okay, now I’m —
Now I look good. Now I’m the interviewer. What are the main parts of the Mormon faith,
the beliefs, that are different from
other forms of Christianity? -So, we have
The Book of Mormon, which is an additional scripture
on top of the Bible. And it basically tells the story of what was happening
in the Americas while what was happening
in the Bible was happening. -That’s where Joseph Smith
comes in, right? -The writings
in The Book of Mormon are ancient,
as in taking place in — you know, starting in 600 B.C. and, you know, coming
to the birth of Christ, life
and death of Christ, and then afterwards
for a few hundred years. Joseph Smith,
in the 1800s, through guidance from God, was able to locate
this ancient record and then, through inspiration,
translate it to modern English. -Joseph Smith
was a polygamist, right? -Mm-hmm. -That’s not part
of your church now. -Correct.
-Correct. -Why is that, and what is your take
on polygamy? -I know, just as a woman, if my husband came to me
and was like, “I want to marry somebody else,” I don’t think
I would like that very much. But I do believe that
he was our prophet. And so I believe there was
a reason for it at the time
and that it served a purpose. -Are there elements
of your faith that are difficult
for you to accept as a woman, a career woman? -I think that the role
of the woman and the role
of being a mother is the most important thing
you could do. And I’m not an expert in this.
This is strictly from personal experience
that I’ve very recently had. I do really believe and think that there are
very special spirits, and I think
that to give a spirit the opportunity
to have a body is one of the most beautiful
things you can give. -One of our core
beliefs is that, before we were born here,
we lived with God and that part of His plan is for us to be
born here on Earth, have a body, live a life,
learn what we need to learn. -So, the more kids you have, the more Mormon spirits we have. -This is, again, me, but you would just want
every child to be born into an environment
where they’re loved and healthy and safe. -Did you go on a mission?
-I did, yeah. I went and served
a two-year mission in Brazil. -The whole mission
over there is to convert, right? -Mm-hmm.
My day-to-day was to go out and meet people and share
what it was that I was teaching. -Do you know how many people you converted
while you were in Brazil? -Um… I have a rough idea.
-Or ballpark? -I never kept tally marks because they weren’t
tally marks to me. They were people.
So, I could tell you the story of everybody that I talked to. To be honest with you,
I’ve never sat down to total up
the total number — -Like, a rough estimate. I’m not letting you —
-He wants a number. He wants a number. -That’s great that you care
about everyone as people, but I’m talking numbers. -You know…
I think somewhere between less than 100,
more than 20. -Wide spread, wide spread.
-You’re an engineer, and there’s a pretty
wide spread, dude. -Yeah.
-So, you did a fair amount. Let’s say that.
-I did a lot of hard work, yeah. -You, I hear, are a singer. -Honestly, I’ve been singing
my whole life. I went to school
on a singing scholarship. And when I was deciding
what I wanted to do as a career, I decided that it would be
something I would always do on the side because, ultimately,
I do want to be a mom and I want a job
where I can be a mom and be at home and work
from home if I need to. And I didn’t want to have
to work evenings and weekends and tour and do all of that, so I made a choice
a long time ago. [music] Be still, my soul [music] [music] Thy God doth undertake [music] [music] To guide the future [music] [music] As He has the past [music] [music] Thy hope, thy confidence [music] [music] Let nothing shake [music] -There’s people
who sing in church who have, like, nice voices. Then there’s people who are,
like, musically trained. And then there’s Kylee. [music] Mysterious shall be bright [music] [music] At last [music] -There are different wards
of the church, right? -Mm-hmm.
-Yeah. -What are the wards,
and what is a ward? -A ward is just a congregation. It’s basically
geographically based. It’s like a neighborhood. And so you kind of pick
a specific area, and you consider
that your ward boundaries. And those people will go
to a certain meetinghouse at a certain time. We go to a specific ward designated for young,
single adults between the ages of 18 and 31. -So, why are they separated,
do you think? -I think it’s more
of transition into college, and then it kind of becomes a, “We want them to date
and be together.” And our social needs
are different than a family’s
social needs would be. -The singles ward, is that just like
a giant hookup place? -What does “hookup” mean? -I don’t know. I’ve never
done it myself, but I hear it’s excellent. -Just being
in a big city like this, you can be a little lonely. And so when you get thrown into a ward with other people
who are young and single and don’t have
other family obligations, you can get together,
and you can create sort of your own pseudo-family units. -You’re technically a couple. So, why are you
in the singles ward? -The meaning of “singles” is, like, married
or not married. -It’s not by Facebook rules.
It’s by marital — -Yeah.
-Right. No, no, no. They still keep us here
till the deal is done. -There’s something
unique about you guys as a couple in that you’re
a little bit older. There’s a lot of pressure
to get married very early. Is it the same
in your church? -There is a huge focus
on the family, so they do want
you to get married and have kids,
but it’s an individual choice. -I have to ask — What has taken so long
with the nuptials? -I don’t know
what’s taking so long. -Get it together.
-You. -It’s a mutual thing, though. -It does take two, usually.
-Yeah. -You’re planning on getting
married at some point, though, right? Oh.
Did I just hit on something? [ Laughter ] -Um, we talk about it, yeah. -We talk about it a lot, yeah. -I think any couple
who have dated nine months or more know enough
about each other to know whether they can
create a happy marriage. -How many families
do you think rush into marriage
before they’re ready? -There are an awful lot
of people who get married with the idea,
“If it doesn’t work out, why, then we’ll just move on.” I mean, that’s sort of
a prevailing feeling now. We don’t feel that way at all. Our feeling is you get married
and then you work at it. A stable family is the most
important unit of society. -So, every now and then,
after church, since people, you know,
drive a certain ways, we like to get everybody
together for a little social and — ‘Cause anytime you give
an alliteration to something, it makes it more marketable. We call it a “linger longer.”
-A linger longer. -So, after church,
we’re just gonna hang out and have some food
and meet some people. So, we’d love it if you came by. -I would love to come. Thank you so much
for inviting me. -Sure. That’s where we’re gonna
set up your date. -Wait. Okay
-Yeah. -All right. Hi.
Nice to meet you. -Hi. Nice to meet you.
I’m Jill. -Melissa, great to meet you.
-Nice to meet you. -You arrange all the music
for the church, right? -That’s my calling.
-Okay. So, what advice
do you have to all the single people that are just wandering around
like a deer in the headlights? -Well, one advice
is to be honest. -But I’m trying to make myself
seem attractive and desirable. Tell me about dating.
I know nothing about dating. -It’s all the friend zone. -You and me are in
the exact same boat. Tonight has to go well.
We’ve got to… So, what kind of girl
are you looking for? -One that thinks
I’m funny, that will laugh
at my jokes. -Not a single one you’ve found? What’s that book
you’ve got there? -This is my journal. -That’s your journal
with all your private things that I immediately asked about? -A little bit.
-I just want to meet people. That’s what we’re doing. We’re single guys
meeting people. Circle back.
-I’ll circle back, and I’ll let you know of anyone
that thinks I’m funny. -So, remember — you’re awesome. -Okay.
-I see pride! I see power! I see a bad-ass Mormon who don’t take no crap
from nobody, right? You’re gonna go out there,
and you’re gonna find your wife! -Yes!
-This is what we’re doing. -That was the best pep talk
I’ve ever heard. -Should we just get married? -I feel like
we could maybe get married. -All right.
Eternity should be fun, huh? -Eternity would be great.
-Great. Awesome. -We could have
the rest of eternity. -Okay.
I’m looking forward to it. -We’re getting hitched.
-We’re done! We did it!
We did it, guys! It worked out. So, it was really nice
meeting Kylee and David, and even though I know
a lot about Mormonism now, I’m still very confused
why he hasn’t put a ring on it. I feel like they are
just genuinely good people. I think that they might be
the ones to set me up
with my future wife, and I’m very excited about that.
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Sono ateo, ma mi sembra che i mormoni sono la migliore chiesa, almeno moralmente.
I never knew I actually had something in common with the mormon religion? I too believe we were spirits that left God to become human and live learn and experience here. I am not a christian.
Yet another cult, look in the other direction and turn to only Jesus Christ for your salvation.
Mormons always have hot wifes
I've never watched this show before, but Zach is quite possibly the most positive, adorable person I've ever seen. Great host!
AH! Mormons! 😀
We're on a mission from G'yahd.
Ma che bel chiesa! mi sembra che è delle migliori. Saluti a tutti mormoni.
This is great!~ as amp roman I can honestly say thank goodness he talked to us straight on instead of others~ oh and the reason we used to have polygamy is for widows or a woman who had no man to take care of them(cuz that's how it worked back then)so someone cud marry them to take care of them while keeping their wife~
You know, it's saddens me so much to come to these videos and see people bashing in the religion he is spotlighting. Isn't this series about coming together and accepting each other's beliefs? I watch this because we as humans deserve to believe and have faith in something, and even if your personal beliefs differ from the religions shown, these are all good people. Denouncing and bashing what a person believes is doing the same to them, as faith is part of who you are. Tolerance and loving each other is the most important thing we can do in our lives.
I'm a Mormon. I loved it and again Zach was awesome.
Finally, an accurate description about Mormons! THANK YOU!!
If it wasn't in the bible it didn't happen but you guys seem nice enough
y'know mormons are nice and all but the one thing i kinda don't like is how they enforce homophobia and the sanctity of a man and a woman. also pretty much all of them republicans and rich white people. (i know this because my mormon mom drags me to her mormon church every sunday even though i despise going)
gee i can't wait to see what all the angry comments will say about my opinion.
I am a mormon and proud of it. Thumbs up to this vid 🙂
Zach you keep me in stitches!
great interviewer
Wow..I have never seen so many lovely mormon ladies in one place. Great video and that couple were very charming.
Joseph Smith was a con man. And the same can be said about Jesus there just 1800 years apart.
I like this series on youtube. it shows the positive qualities of a wide spectrum of religious beliefs and advocates religious tolerance.
This has to be one of the BEST and most straight forward and honest videos done by someone OUTSIDE of the LDS (Mormon) Church. The questions were thoughtful and appropriate. Thanks for letting REAL members of the Church give the REAL answers. BRAVO!
To truly illustrate continuity, it would've been better to add the Qur'an after the New Testament. I'm not religious, in the slightest; I just love organization. So it would've been : The Torah (or Old Testament) then the New Testament, and then the Qur'an, and then The Book of Mormon. Yes, I realize this may seem rude, but I honestly am just a non religious person who loves continuity. If it's going to be read as a narrative, you can't just chop a piece out! Alright? Muhammad was a person who talked all that godly(or Allah, or God, or Christ, or Yahweh, or Jehovah or what have you!). Long story short, I'm a disgruntled, stickler-for-the-rules drunk who hopes she hasn't offended anyone by saying that JESUS CHRIST, CONTINUITY!~
She knows she'll have to share a hubby in the afterlife/eternity, right?!?!? I guess she thinks she'll have a long time to get over it. Good luck with that!!!
most awkward couple though
I really like this episode. I'm not mormon but because of shows like this I have learned to respect them.
I love how the Mormons are basically the most respected
They look brain washed
i see pride! i see power!
lol that was awesome
It's a huge mysogynist red flag, when a woman herself talks about her supposed purpose of life as a mother… It sickens me.
10:36–10:48 awesome speech Zach dftba!
He is so funny!! 😀
I hope this doesn't sound disrespectful in any way, but as a guy from Germany, this sounds like a religion made for Americans too me.
9 months to know someone? Great video, but why do they wear white shirts?
You don't feel okay with the idea of your husband having any other wives but you're okay with him having other wives in the after life? That simply doesn't make sense. The only way to truly know the Mormon church is to have been in it and as someone who was raised Mormon I know more than I want to about the realities of Mormonism.
These videos always make me smile 🙂
I called the Linger Longer a "Cookie Lookie". Cuz you have a cookie and take a lookie.
I'm always happy to see videos about my faith that show it in a fair and balanced light. You can read stuff about us on the internet, but the way to really get to know what we believe is to ask us.
I believe Islam also practices polygamy. I remember because there was this controversial news in Indonesia about a Hajj who was marrying this other woman. But Zach doesn't talk about it in the Islam video, I wonder why
Mormons are going to hell just like that dummy on the video.
I don't understand why after age 31 you leave the singles group and move into the family ward at church. It makes it look like your time is up in finding a spouse and settling with children. I don't like this magical age transition. Its too limiting. My poor sister is 37 years of age and she has too settle with being in a family church environment.
Why are there chinese characters on the board behind her when she is singing and yes they are chinese, i can speak it
cool people
I think only incredibly patriotic Americans can be Mormon. I mean technically you could be from another country but I think only Americans can be so self centered to think that Jesus is going to come back to the states.
How do people believe this? I'll never understand.
So that guy has like 89 wives.
“This Church has nothing whatever to do with those practicing polygamy. They are not members of this Church…. If any of our members are found to be practicing plural marriage, they are excommunicated, the most serious penalty the Church can impose. Not only are those so involved in direct violation of the civil law, they are in violation of the law of this Church.”
I find the church quite uncomfortable because of their secrecy and emphasis on conversion
So weird how they seem like almost normal people.
So cute
False religion
Zach is awesome…. I just can't say that enough….
Cool video! Love this series. 🙂
The hate in the comments on this video makes me sad. This show is about understanding, and learning, not hating on other religions.
What's up with the Japanese on the chalkboard?
"I know. Let's go on this playlist that's all about accepting and learning about religions and talk about how much we hate them."
Thank you so much for this series! As a person who is really curious about religion and is always thirsty for intelligent and honest discussion and that has been provided here! You guys are awesome 🙂
Even with all my problems with organized religion this is a very interesting and non biased way I talking about the subject
I know that this show is about acceptance, but these people being interviewed seem somewhat unsure of themselves.
I'm LDS, and I approve of this video.
Creepy bishop
Isn't it sad when the day arrives when we have to listen to evereyone's warped idea's about what lives in the clouds… or that we have to 'respect' what a man read out of a hat, off of tablets made from gold, given to him an angel that only he could read. Is this a JOKE? is mormonism a massive April fools?
The Cool Runnings running joke is just awesome.
i see i pride! i see power! i see a badass mudda who won't take no crap off of nobody!!
I'm not gonna judge you for your beliefs regardless of my opinion on religion(I feel its cocky if you must know). I just wish everyone had the decency to preface their beliefs(both ways) with 'I believe' presenting something unknowable as fact is a bad way to start a dialogue but a good way to start an argument. Follow Zach's example as with a little more leniency on both sides we can stop having such pointless arguments and actually have a conversation.
"what kinda girl you are looking for? one that think that im funny……. Not a single one lol " XD
the lamest religion covered in this series.
I think I can almost make out the magical underwear under the guys shirt.
This guy said he "translated the BoM to "modern English."" He ACTUALLY translated (I use that very loosely) it to seventeenth century English, lol. What a joke. Her dress is too short to have on the "undies." :/
You're an awesome person Zach! Continue spreading your love and optimism.
Just an FWI from an ex-Mormon; it's not called "Mormonism" it's just another denomination of Christianity and that's what they call themselves but they will not correct people calling it Mormonism.
I'm Mormon and also a millennial. This video was very good and fair. Most videos from non-Mormons about my religion are biased and not fair, so this was refreshing.
This video highlighted the difference between millennial Mormons and older Mormons. Millennial Mormons on average are still conservative but the older generation is markedly more so and they have slight different cultural views then we do.
WHO IS THAT HOT LADY FRIEND.. I WILL PUT MORE THAN A RING IN IT YOU KNOW WHAT IM SAYING YOU KNOW
I wholeheartedly disagree with the theology with the LDS church, but I can tell that the Mormon couple in the video seemed very kind and loving. It's sweet to see this side for individuals living in the church.
Kisses
Put a ring on it, David!
dum dum dum dum dum
Great video. As an Irish catholic all I know about Mormons are the annoying American kids that tell you Catholicism is evil. This video has let me understand Mormons without them trying to "convert" me.
That Cool Runnings Peptalk though lol
Question: what's the significance of the name Elder?
Mormons are so weird and creepy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZIptfaNWO8
Zack I love your videos but this is not a true representation of Mormons. How come they left out the part were if you join the church you have to give them 10% of your yearly income. Or that they used to be an openly racist church
Just another distorted way of showing christianity
i've watched this series maybe 8-9 times now since it came out (wow i was still in hs!) and i am still massively in love w zach
666 dislikes..
MORMONISM IS ANTICHRISTIAN WITH ANTI CHRISTIAN RITUALS, HANDSHAKES AND NEW NAMES. NEWNAMENOAH ON YT HAS THE SCOUPE
My parents were Baptists. They took me to the Baptist Church when I was very little. I read the whole Bible all the way through for the first time when I was 11 years old. (It was because of curiosity that I did it.) It took me one year to do it. I read the whole Bible about 5 times before I was 37. (I went to auburn Church of the Nazarene for 11 years.) When I was about 37 years old Mormon Missionaries came to my house. (Females) I read the BOM and DOC and Pear of great price 4 times in 7 and a half months and then joined the LDS Church. I actively went to the LDS Church for 10 years. About that time I had read the whole Mormon Quad about 10 times. I also read the whole history of the Church very carefully 1 time. I ended up falling out with the Church leaders over "adulterous" marriages being allowed in the Church, and also because 70's were being allowed to be High Priests, when I could show them plainly 3 times in the history of the Church, that 70's were not to be High Priests. I tried going over the Church leader's heads by sending letters to Salt Lake 2 times. Both times the Stake President called me in and chewed my A**. (With threats.) And my Bishop said insulting things to me which hurt my feelings, so I stopped going to Church. I have not gone to Church for about 10 more years, and have read the whole Mormon Quad at least 20 times in total. My conclusion after all of this is that Mormonism is only just "another terrestrial" version of the gospel, as is the Bible. Bible only is 30 fold. Mormonism is 60 fold, and a Celestial version of the gospel is 100 fold. You need to get your "new understanding" of the scriptures, which is that Jesus, the Church (All Churches), and the whole Mormon Quad, are All terrestrial and not Celestial. You may know the truth of all things by the power of the Holy Ghost (Not Jesus, and Not by the Church leaders). Pray to the Holy Ghost, not Jesus to get the truth. Jesus, and His Churches, and His Quad are all terrestrial because that's the version that "beats" the devil. What you want is a Celestial version of the gospel, because without it you cannot even get your exaltation, let alone have hope of "winning the race". In other words I've progressed in the faith "beyond" Mormonism, and you should too. Job 17:4 shows you cannot be saved in the celestial kingdom through a terrestrial version of the gospel. 1 Kings 22:22 proves Jesus can and does lie, which shows He's terrestrial and not a saint of the celestial kingdom. You don't get your exaltation through a Temple marriage. Jesus is lying because He wants to divert your attention away from how you really get your exaltation, which is by defying, or disobeying His bogus (terrestrial) laws, commands, or rules. For example God (Jesus) told Abraham to "kill" his son Isaac. Tell Him NO! That's murder. God told Nephi to cut off Laban's head. Tell Him NO! That's murder. Jesus wants to do this so that He will have power to "force" you into His army. Jesus has got to defeat the devil's army with His own army in order to become "savior" correct? Seek to "win the race", and don't seek to please the Church leaders ears. (After all, they're only terrestrial.) If you win the race, you win the prize. The race is a knowledge competition. (If you shall have slightly more knowledge than another person, you will have so much the advantage in the eternal world.) So if you know the most you end up with the advantage over everybody else and win the race, and the prize. And what is the prize? You wont believe me when I tell you what the prize is. You get to become Heavenly Father. There is no Heavenly Father at the present time, Jesus is lying. You get to become Heavenly Father if you win the race, and win the prize. Go for it! Make that your only goal in life, and good luck.
LDS IS LIKE THE LIQUID AT BOTTOM OF PORTA POTTY. YOU NEED BLEACH AND A EXORCISM TO WASH THAT OFF
A fraud religion!
How do the LGBT mormons fit in?
God had a great day when he made Zach. He's so genuine and kind, with this great view of life… I need to take some lessons from his perspective.
I went to a Mormon church with a friend when I was young didn’t really see much of a difference I was raised going to a Nazarene church
They have such a peaceful 💓 spirit about them.
This husband is totally gay
5.5 years later…still wondering if Kylee and David got married.
You’re the Marty Feldman of the Wheelchair world.
Please pray for me i AM confused a lady study with me she is a Baha'i writing i don't understand it she gave me a prayer book it don't line up with the word what other church have in the Bible pray for me have knowledge and understand to come to the truth about it it hard to believe when you have family in different reglion i need to know the truth about God
I'm not gonna get negative, but left church after converting for three and half years. I respect Mormons but realized at the end it wasn't restored church and mormonism wasn't f or me.
it means you belong to a cult that works with the CIA to do disgusting evil things. And you drink tweaker tea. They use drugs.
those people belong in Australia. I will fund the voyage.
Have you considered of doing an episode on Jehovah's Witnesses?