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I don’t understand why it is so important that we prove that there is no pre-existence. It sounds like a beautiful doctrine. If it is true, it is magnificent and awesome. If it isn’t true, then that’s kind of depressing. I hope the Mormons are right.

Thank you for this, Mormonism needs to be exposed.

The Restoration is the only belief system that is biblical. All of the Protestant churches along with Catholicism have to alter or deny biblical passages to get them to agree with their Greek philosophic-theism. Which is man made. The Restoration isn't man made. It's Restored by God Himself.

Genesis has to do with the creation of this earth not the universe. In fact, the very term universe is a modern scientific term. No where in the Bible will anyone find the term universe.

Mormons follow other doctrines that lead to another god (who was a man who earned his godhood), another Jesus (satans spirit brother), and another spirit. It’s not Christianity. The Bible is clear, God is spirit and Jesus is God incarnate (John 1:1). God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit are one God revealed in three personages.

In LDS thought, an exalted physical body is not what makes God God. All members of the Godhead are God, with or without a body. Jesus Christ was God before he was born of Mary, and the Holy Spirit (no physical body) is also God. Blake Ostler's "Exploring Mormon Thought" explores the questions in this video. Also, there's actually relatively little when it comes to what Latter-day Saints "have to" believe in order to join and remain in the Church (see the baptimal interview questions). I'm pretty sure a member could flat out reject almost everything brought up in this video and not be excommunicated.

This is not Anti Mormon. Why do you say that?

Youre still doing this Anti-Mormon stuff?

Church of Jesus Christ of J.C. of Latter-Day Saints? Really?

Where did Heavenly Father come from ? And what does Paul mean in Ephesians 4 with this: 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; ... for the perfecting of the saints ... till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ ...

Typical Anti-Mormon misinformation and deception. Now this isn't just some loose lipped criticism.. It's objectively true. Let consider. One tactic anti-Mormons use is to take a tenant of belief and frame it out of context. Usually in some pejorative way as to make the doctrine seem strange to those who don't know better.. That's the "Deception and misinformation' For instance If I told you that the Bible teaches "There is NO GOD".. and Christians believe in the Bible therefore they are Atheists. If you didn't know better you might actually believe that . However we know the truth is different. Yes, the Bible says "There is NO GOD".. however that snippet is out of context, and to frame it in a way that suggests Christians are atheists is misrepresenting and deceptive at best. This is what Dave does. Which begs the question.. Is Dave really a Christian? Christ taught to treat others the way you would want to be treated.. So does Dave want others to disparage his beliefs and frame them in an out of context deceptive way ? If not then why does he do that to LDS beliefs? Simply put his actions rather demonstrate he's NOT Christian.. most Anti-Mormons are not Followers of Christ, but followers and slaves of their own emotional Antipathy. Now for the truth.. Yes, LDS believe God the Father has a body of Flesh and bones. Jesus does also.. he proved this when he was resurrected and the promise is that we will all be like him. And Jesus taught if you see him you've seen the Father. Isn't that what Christians believe ? So the question is where did the Father get his body of flesh and bones? fair question.. and it's not something that is codified in scripture, therefore it's what we call 'Speculative Doctrine".. doctrine that is derived from speeches etc from past leaders.. And the answer typically is that in some eternal time or realm long before the beginning of present eternal time or realm.. Our Father in Heaven went through all the same things we are going through here. Where or exactly when this happened we do not know, anymore than you're Evangelical Christian can tell you how to reconcile the Trinity paradox. And is it even relevant to our salvation ? NO But once again , this is speculative doctrine. It speculation as to "Where did God Come from".. Every religion has to wrestle with that and in doing so Dave here appeals to Genesis.. and proceeds to read INTO Genesis his own IMAGINED Beliefs instead of what the text ACTUALLY Says. This is called an Eisegesis. Dave in effect is making himself into God and projecting meaning into the Biblical text that isn't actually there. But we can forgive him for he knows not what he does. For starters.. Genesis 1 doesn't say God created everything from Nothing.. This becomes self evident if you read a Bible translation that more accurately translates the Hebrew. The text most Scholars turn to is the NRSV.. New Revised Standard Version. There is even a NRSVUE which refers to the updated Version. It's was produced by a consortium of various scholars and translators of a wide range of faiths. Unlike other translations such as the NIV which has an OVERT Evangelical Bias and often translates text in ways the conform to Evangelical dogma rather than what the Hebrew actually intended. Gen 1:1-3 is one of those examples. *When* God began to create the heavens and the earth, the *earth was complete chaos*, and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of *the waters*. *Then* God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. Gen 1:1-3 NRSVUE Hebrew scholars will tell you this more accurately reflect what the text says.. Notice the sentence structure and the prepositions that are missing in other English translations. Verses 1 and 2 are not separate sentences as in other translations.. they are ONE complete thought using a couple of prepositional clauses. It starts with a "WHEN".. and describes the conditions that exist.. "Earth was complete Chaos".. "Darkness covered the face of the deep." And of course the "waters were already there".. Only "THEN" does God say let there be light. Notice this isn't describing a scenario of Ex-Nihlo (out of nothing).. That idea wasn't in the minds of the Bible writers at all.. It wouldn't become a thing until centuries after Jesus. So you can see here that God wasn't floating around in some NOTHINGNESS before the creation in Gen 1.. Dave needs to rethink his criticism but not likely as most Anti-Mormons are slaves to their antipathy and thus the spirit of Truth doesn't actually abide within them.. Now with regards to the Trinity, Does Dave even know where that doctrine comes from ? It's NOT from the Bible.. I doubt Dave has ever take the time to study it out. He just holds to his antipathy. and associating himself with Trinitarians is convenient. For those who seek the truth.. Take a deep dive and study it out. The Trinity wasn't something that Jesus or the Apostles ever taught.. It wouldn't emerge until the 4th century.. In the first centuries of Christianity it wasn't even a thought. What happens in history is that about the end of the 3rd century , the teachings of a Greek philosopher named Plotinus was becoming popular in the Roman Empire. This teaching is known as Neo-Platonism. A fundamental tenet of Platonis teaching was the doctrine of "The One".. and universal being from which all thing emanate. Alexandria Egypt was the center of philosophical thought and teaching. In the early 4th century the Bishop of Alexandria Athanasius had a dispute with a Deacon name Arius over the nature of the Father and Son, which in turn resulted in the council in Nicaea 325. Where the majority of bishops of the time sided with the Bishop of Alexandria in the adoption of a otherwise "Gnostic" term _Homoousios_ which means same substance in Greek philosophical terms. This adoption of applying this philosophical idea to the Father and son played in to the overall effort to conflate Neo-Platonism with Christianity. Later the Holy Spirit would be incorporated into the formula which in the late 4th century would be codified in the Athanasian Creed.. The Trinity dogma is logically incoherent , thus it was understandably a tough sell for some. So in 380 the Emperor Theodosius would issue and edict declaring anyone who didn't accept this would be deemed heretics , to be punished. Executions in the Name of Jesus would begin shortly thereafter. So Dave here is demonstrating more that in his own antipathy he's continuing to be an disciple of the Emperor and his orthodoxy rather than being a disciple of Christ.

I’ve been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints my whole life and have never once heard that God, our Father, was birthed by a mother. Yes, I’ve heard of the virgin birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and I do know that however crazy and impossible some have said that was, I know it did happen. So, although I’d never thought of it before, if God truly does have a mother, there are those that would say it was crazy and impossible, too. If God’s ways aren’t our ways (as it says in the scriptures) then perhaps we don’t know everything yet. I’ve done a fair share of thinking about God and who He is. Why He does what He does. How I can better align my will with His, etc. I truly hope that one day I’ll be able to be in His presence and be with Him. We know Adam was created in His image, and, therefore, if Adam (there’s another crazy and impossible birth story) looked anything like we do, then we have an idea of what God looks like. I have an idea of what I’ll see before me if I am worthy to be in His presence again. And, yes, while I’ve never once heard of, nor have been taught about, God’s mother, I do know that in this universe in which we all live, there are things we laugh at now, but simply don’t comprehend yet. One day…

Jesus said Whosoever sees me sees the father.. Jesus Christ has a body like your.. In the bible say ye are Gods.. So if you have a son he have all the power to become exactly like you if he chooses too.. In the holy writ said we’re all sons and daughters of god If you have a son now You want him to be even better than you are the same as our Father in heaven And if we choose to follow him by keeping all his commandments the reward is to be able to live with his presence in heaven and if we’re there I’m sure he will put us into good use like what he does when he sends us to earth to grows and develop like he is doing..

Good video Dave

I just wanted to thank you dave. because seeing your videos helped me especially your videos about Eastern Orthadoxy i am now Orthadox and your videos were part of my journey coming to the faith

Fool, you need to see videos by a REAL historian like Brian.Hales, if youbwould have lustened ti him then maybe you wouldnt have turned into sn evil ignorant spostate fool!!!

The marriages to married women we were bfor the hereafter, butbyoubdontbmentiin the hat you evil apostate fool!!!

You are an ignirant apistate! How could there be a restitution if ALL things without w restitution of polygwmy?!? Fanny wasv18 or 19 you ignirate spostate fool!!!

That Mormonizing stuff sounds pretty squirrely, for sure.

Nice to see you,❤ 🙏 Dave. Very interesting comparison.Thank you so much for the discussion.Praying God continues to Bless you & and your family always for teaching and speaking truth. Love how you plant seeds in the hearts and minds of people gently,giving people very important comparisons in different religions for one self analyze the facts seriously then decide.

Welcome back Dave❤

All religions are different. All the same goal, love.

Dave we need to get you on Mormon stories!

As Eastern Orthodox, we believe that we can share in the Energies of God, but never His Essence. Mormons believe you can actually become a God yourself and get your own planet inhabited by your "spirit children." I guess you have to adopt some sort of "circular time" doctrine to make any sense of that, with no beginning or end.

Please talk about LDS presidents and freemasons connection ie the first five presidents where freemasons. czcams.com/video/7Eeo-82Eac8/video.htmlsi=5BG8s4qkoSpwKRJQ

You guys are so ignorant and you have no idea what you are talking about. Why don't you read to Book of Mormon and see why it is a record of Joseph? No, you can't because you can't get by your pathetic prejudices. The people who left Jerusalem in 600 B.C. where descendants of Joseph and they brought with them the record of Joseph, the plates of Laban. You know nothing about the history of Israel and why they left. The Book of Mornon is he Stick of Joseph and you have no idea what you are talking about.

Slick says false religions teach the need for baptism. What did Jesus teach? Mark 16:16, John 3:5.

Yes Slick, we are justified by faith apart from the works of the law (of Moses) but we are justified by good works. James 2:24. Matthew 19:17. Learn the gospel before you try and preach it. Stop preaching your false gospel.

Slick says no man has seen the Father. What does the Bible say? Acts 7:55,56.

Slick quotes Isaiah 64:6 and I would quote right back to him Revelation 19:8.

In Paul’s day the visible church met in homes and catacombs. I see that occurring in China today.

As a Christian but not an Orthodox Christian I say Amen and Amen. N T Wright, and Micheal Heiser have been instrumental in my maturity in Christ. My rub is the exclusivity of both the Orthodox and RC expressions demand in their Ecclesiology. I am not convinced.

Well said

This was mass murder by Brigham Young and his cronies who decided they wanted the wealth these families had. He saw the riches of this as wagon train. This was not a military action. The murderers stole the belongings of the dead. Young became rich. Over $100,000 In gold and 900 longhorn cattle, 250!stock horses, a fine racing horse, gold and dumber fine jewelry, gold watches. Four beautifully carved carriages, 49 wagons filled with furniture and treasures. 38 of the murdered were children. This was not a war action, these were families trying to make a new life in California. The brutality of the murders cannot be forgotten. Toddlers had their heads bashed against wagon wheels, some were raped and stabbed, their throats slit, men were shot point blank. The clothing was stripped from the bodies and tithed to the church, blood soaked and all. The murderers spared 17 children but mostly because they could become slave laborers.This was not revenge or military or war action. This was to make it possible for Brigham Young to build his temple and build house for his 40 whores. He even gave hi favorite wife one of the carriages and fine jewelry. I wonder if he told her how he came by these gifts.

Joe Smith was a pedophile adulterer polygamist treasure digger fraudster and arsonist. My God won't be mocked and call Joe Smith to steal the masonic rituals and handshakes and pass it off as the Mormon cult temple ceremony. They don't know the Bible. When I was on my mission. My mission president told us to not waste time with the Bible just read the book of mormon. So pathetic.

Our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting; The Soul that rises with us, our life’s Star, Hath had elsewhere its setting And cometh from afar; Not in entire forgetfulness, And not in utter nakedness, But trailing clouds of glory do we come From God, who is our home: Heaven lies about us in our infancy!

Really dumb and delusional how people can follow Joseph Smith testimonial made up cult religion

The Truth of the Matter is... The PREPARED BODY created solely by God and conceived by the Holy Spirit for God's Son/Word had only the Complete Spiritual DNA of God (Image and Likeness) ALONE just like when God created ADAM on the 6th Day. (ref. Gen. 1:24-31 / Hebrew 10:5) without any other DNA... Instead of God creating the NEW ADAM (Christ Jesus) the same way as the Fallen ADAM from the DUST/CLAY, God used the WOMB of a Young Maiden called MARY... She was the 1st Modern-Day SURROGATE MOTHERHOOD that God had accomplished before Mankind had proven that it was 100% possible in 1985, the 20th Cent. A.D. ... WHY not created from the Dust/Clay again?... So that, the PREPARED BODY will not return to DUST/CLAY... unlike ADAM and his descendants (Mankind) from DUST he was created, and to DUST he shall return (ref. Genesis 3:19)... The PREPARED BODY has a complete 46 Chromosomes from God (YHWH) alone without any DNA from Mary... WHY?... so that, NO ONE can BOAST that without Blessed Mary's DNA (23 Chromosomes) the Physical Body of Christ is not POSSIBLE... Even if, Mary declined the TASK given to her... God could still find a WAY when there seems to be no possible WAY. (ref. Isaiah 43:16-21)... NOTHING is impossible with God... (ref. Luke 1:37) According to Medical Science, after 24 Hours the Blood of the Dead Body starts to decay, by 48 hours the Flesh starts to decay and foul-odor starts to come out from the body... that is why Jews and Muslims buried their Dead Bodies without Embalming just after 24 Hours... Christ's Dead Body did not DECAY even after 3 Days in the Tomb before HE was Resurrected by God on the Early Morning of SUNDAY, 1st day of the Week... according to the 4 Gospel Writers (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John)... Blessed Mary never carried the "SPIRIT of the Word/Son of God" in her Womb for 9 months. The Holy Spirit CONCEIVED the PREPARE BODY created by God (YHWH) and dwelt upon Mary's WOMB in the form of a Ferilized Eggcell (Fetus) was the one she carried for 9 months, and as soon after the PREPARED BODY was born in a form of an INFANT (BABY) BOY in Bethlehem, the "SPIRIT of the Word/Son of God" immediately entered the Baby Boy and St. Joseph called him JESUS (Yeshua)... In the same manner/way the "SPIRIT of the WORD/SON "entered the Prepared Body created by God as an Infant Boy called Jesus, the same manner/way Christ Jesus exited the dying Prepared Body on the Cross, by saying... "It is finished, Father (God) into Thy Hands I commit/commend/place/give/entrust My SPIRIT (Word/Son)." (ref. Luke 23:46 /John 19:30). Praise be to God in Christ Jesus... Amen...

In the Eyes of the Hebrew Community where Jesus grew up, those siblings mentioned were Christ's Biological Siblings from Blessed Mary and not Half-Brothers or Half-sisters. Christ Jesus' PREPARED BODY did not come from Blessed Mary, it was created solely by God. (ref. Hebrews 10:5). Blessed Mary was the 1st Surrogate Motherhood of Christ Jesus... God was the 1st to do the SURROGATION before Mankind discovered that it is 100% Possible to do with Modern Science and Technology... In reality, Christ Jesus has NO Biological Siblings... but Blessed Mary and St. Joseph had their own Biological Sons and Daughters before St. Joseph died. In those days, there were NO Specific Greek Words for Biological Brother/s, Half-Brother/s, Step-Brother/s, or BRETHREN (Brotherhood)... they use only one GREEK WORD for all specific words which is ADELPHOI (singular/brother) or ADELPHOIS (plural/brothers) regardless Biological, Half, Step, or Brethren/Brothehood... Therefore, in Matt. 13:55 the Greek Word ADELPHOIS (plural/brothers) means "Half-Brothers."... while in 1 Corin. 15:6, the Greek Word ADELPHOIS (plural/brothers) means BRETHREN/BROTHERHOOD (non-biological brothers and sisters but Brethren/Brothers in Faith)... Praise be to God in Christ... Amen.

Matt. 1:25... the English word "KNEW HER NOT" is a Modest Way to say, "NOT having Sexual Intercourse with her yet"... TILL she had brought forth (gave birth/past tense) to her FIRSTBORN Son, Christ Jesus. Remember the Original Scripture was not written in the English Language... so the English word "UNTIL" or "TILL" was not accurately the same in context and meaning in the Old Greek Language... the most accurate and closer in context and meaning to the Original Greek word is the English word "BEFORE"... Logically and grammatically speaking, it would not be specified FIRSTBORN SON, if there were NO 2nd or 3rd Son... otherwise, it should have been written "I knew her not till (before) she had brought forth (gave birth/past tense) to her ONLY SON, Christ Jesus."... In conclusion, AFTER Blessed Mary gave birth to her FIRSTBORN SON, that was the only time Joseph had KNEW HER...(had a Marital Relationship with her)... Praise be to God in Christ Jesus... Amen.

Yes, Joseph and Mary had a Normal (Biblical) Marriage having Children of their own after the firstborn Son, Christ Jesus... (ref. Matt. 1:28). The UNBIBLICAL Marriage is when a couple has taken an OATH of Marriage Vow under God (not from the state/govt.), at the same time practicing the Vow of Celibacy... Christ Jewas born to a NORMAL FAMILY with a BIBLICAL MARRIAGE under God... St. Paul taught, that a Married Couple must NOT DEPRIVE each other of a Marital (Sexual) Relationship and Obligation for the WIFE is no longer have authority over her Body, but the Husband, and vice-versa... however, they may ABSTAIN for a time (temporarily) upon mutual consent and must return to their normal marital relationship so that Satan may not find FAULT in their Marriage due to Lack of Self-Control... (ref. 1 Corin. 7:4-5)... Praise be to God in Christ... Amen.

Take note... the "PREPARE BODY" of Christ Jesus was created solely by His Father God (YHWH).. (ref. Hebrew 10:5)... Angel Gabriel said that the HOLY SPIRIT (not the Word/Son) will dwell upon her (Mary) and bear a Son, to be named as Jesus (Yeshua)... That means the Holy Spirit will CONCEIVE the Prepared Body created by God and place the Fertilized Eggcell (Fetus) into the WOMB of Blessed Mary... thus, she became the 1ST Modern day "SURROGATE MOTHERHOOD." Just like (Fallen) ADAM was created by God solely from God's Image and Likeness (God's DNA)... likewise, the NEW ADAM (Christ Jesus), the PREPARED BODY was also created solely by God's Image and Likeness without any HUMAN DNA which comes from Blessed Mary... so that, no one could BOAST, that if not from Mary the manifested Flesh of Christ was not possible... for NOTHING is IMPOSSIBLE with GOD... (ref. Luke 1:37)... The Apostles CREED supported this declaration... (in part)... "HE (Christ Jesus) was CONCEIVED by the HOLY SPIRIT and BORN by the Blessed Mary... (and so on)." "Blessed is the WOMB that bore the Son of God, the Savior." (ref. Luke 11:27-28)... so, the WOMB of Mary is BLESSED, which was why she was called Blessed Mary and not VIRGIN MARY... The Prophecy of Mary came true... she said, "I will be called BLESSED among women and BLESSED is the fruit of your WOMB for all generations to come... (ref. Luke 1:42-45)... Early Christians of the 1st and 2nd Cent. A.D. and Evangelical Christians of today called and acknowledged her as BLESSED MARY and not Virgin Mary as The Roman Catholics do due to their Doctrine of PERPETUAL VIRGINITY... which is not written in the Bible... NON-BIBLICAL... St. Paul said, "DO NOT GO BEYOND WHAT IS WRITTEN."... (ref. 1 Corin. 4:6)... and warned Christians regarding False Teachings... (ref. Galatians 1:8)... Praise be to God in Christ... Amen.

Truly the Bible tells us that Blessed Mary had a Marital Relationship with her Husband (Joseph) after Christ Jesus was born... (ref. Matt. 1:25)... Praise be to God in Christ. Amen.

The Vow of CELIBACY defeated the purpose of the MARRIAGE Vow... When God created Adam and Eve, immediately commanded them to "Go and Multiply and fill the Earth.: (ref. Gen. 1:28) ... What to fill the Earth?... Human Siblings/Children... not animal or angelic siblings... Again, the Main reason why NORMAL People get into MARRIAGE VOWS is to BUILD a FAMILY of their own out of LOVE and not from pure sexual pleasure only... Take Note:... DYSFUNCTION to Perform the Marital Sexual Relationship due to OLD AGE or ILLNESS/DISEASE is not an ACT of CELIBACY or CHASTE... St. Paul taught us, that Married Couples must NOT DEPRIVE each other from Marital Sex for the Wife no longer has the authority over her body but her Husband, and vice versa... and ABSTAIN temporarily (not permanently) from Sexual Relationships by mutual consent... WHEN?... during PRAYERS, weekly SABBATH, Religious FESTIVALS, PERIODS (menstruation cycle), PREGNANCIES, and ILLNESS/SICKNESS... but after that, they must proceed back to their Normal Marital Relationship so that Satan may not find ways to test and defile their marriage vows due to lack of SELF-CONTROL... (ref. 1 Corinthians 7:4-5)... In conclusion, the RIGHT TIME to FREELY accept the Vow of CELIBACY (Chaste) is when your SPOUSE has passed away (dead), then, you are FREE from your MARRIAGE Vows, while still capable of performing the ACT of Sexual Relationship... Facts and Truth of the Matters, Biblically and Logically speaking... Glory. Praise, and Thanks be to God in Christ Jesus... Amen and Amen.

It is a SIN against God's WILL for Man and Woman to get married at the same time, taking the VOW of CELIBACY... if that is the case, it would be better for them to be SINGLE BLESSEDNESS for the SAKE of the Kingdom of Heaven... (ref. Matt. 19:10-12)... Praise be to God in Christ... Amen.

God (YHWH) never created MARRIAGE for the purpose of UNITY, UNION, or UNITIVE alone... After EVE (1st Woman) was created out of the Bone and Flesh of ADAM (1st Man), they were BOTH commanded by God to "Go and Multiply to fill the Earth." (marital sexual relationship for procreation). (ref. Gen. 1:28). Getting married is to BUILD a FAMILY, and not merely companionship alone... Without Children is not a FAMILY... That is why in those days, as soon as the Young Maiden had their PERIODS (menstruation cycle) they were already allowed by their parents to get married for a bigger and better chance of getting pregnant (the younger woman, the better)... Facts and Truth of the Matters... Amen...

Don't be FOOLED... "It is better for a Man (or Woman) to MARRY than to BURN with Passion." (ref. 1 Corinthians 7:9)... Genesis 2:18 is not about the "VOW OF CELIBACY" but about having a SUITABLE (ideal) HELPER or PARTNER or WIFE... (not slave)... According to the Mosaic Law of the O.T... The Husband has the right to divorce his Wife, if she can not bear a CHILD (verse-versa) and ADULTERY or FORNICATION... Logically, speaking, YOUNG Couples' purpose of marriage is to CONSUMMATE (marital sexual relationship) their marriage for procreation to build a FAMILY... without a Child or Children is not a FAMILY, just a Married Couple... Older People, 60 years or older (Widows/Widowers), often get married for the main purpose of COMPANIONSHIP only... Blessed Mary was a young Maiden (14-18 years old) and St. Joseph was a Young Adult (20 to 25 or older) who does not need only COMPANIONSHIP but also a Marital Relationship to build a FAMILY... St. Ann and St. Joachim, parents of Blessed Mary would not allow their Young Daughter to marry any OLD WIDOWER with Children already, logically speaking... Normally and Morally, Parents do not ALLOW this kind of Marriage for their Children, unless the OLD WIDOWER is rich or for the purpose of material security only... Next, it is true, St. Paul teaches, that Married Couples must NOT DEPRIVE each other and ABSTAIN temporarily (not permanently) from Sexual Relationships... WHEN?... during, PRAYERS, weekly SABBATH, Religious FESTIVALS, PERIODS (menstruation cycle), PREGNANCIES, and ILLNESS/SICKNESS... but after that, they must proceed back to their Normal Marital Relationship so that Satan may not find ways to defile their marriage vows due to lack of SELF-CONTROL... (ref. 1 Corinthians 7:5)... Did God choose Joseph to be the Foster/Guardian Father of Christ Jesus?... YES, 100%, because St. Joseph was a descendant of King David while Blessed Mary was in the lineage of King Solomon, son of King David... The Angel said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your Wife." (ref. Matt. 1:20-25)... Facts and Truth of the Matters, Biblically and Logically speaking... Praise be to God in Christ JESUS... Amen...

The fact they made mary as the mother of god is heretic and all members are led to hell

At 12:37 The priest states that the Orthodox have the fullness of the truth. This is true from the sense of it being the lineage of Christianity. Before I came into Orthodoxy I had a foundational faith in the sovereignty and power of God's salvation in me through Christ. However I became Orthodox and was led astray because they taught me to trust in my works and in my own will power as though it was what was saving me. Long fasts, requirements to go to church, confessions every month, and other things which I needed to do in order to be considered walking in the faith. I had to leave the assembly of the Orthodox. Their works based gospel and fears that we can loose our salvation along with icons central to worship of God (another topic which I could go into) laid heavy burdens grievous to be born upon my shoulders. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and you will be saved. Know he is in you and working out his salvation. This is not done by our will power or by our work. It is accomplished by exercising your faith in the living God who has not given you over to destruction. The truth is that our salvation is based upon the work of God in us from the onset of having faith in him for salvation from sin and death. It is God who is at work in us. This is the foundation and let no one forget it. God's church is not belonging to an organized religion but it is belonging to Christ and clinging to him for the forgiveness of sins and him saving us through his life giving Spirit imparted to us. If any Christian convert to Orthodoxy ask yourself why? Make sure you know the grace that has been given you is enough. It is a beautiful church and has the appearance of Godliness but be careful for it has many kinds of teachers.

I have been a Born Again believer in Jesus Christ for 42 years, and I recently had a Mormon friend who I was attracted to. I had no idea about Mormonism, mind you, until I started to research it. Ohhh myyy word!!! He's an 'alleged' elder of the church, and yet, he was so incredibly dishonest with me that it was sickening. Sadly, he works as the Resident Manager of the building I live in, and now that I have called him out on his dishonest behavior, he is so unbelievably hurtful to me. I have had to separate myself from him as much as possible, but he stands strong in his beliefs, and is quite convinced that his narcissistic behavior towards women is completely acceptable. I just came across this video, and I'm just like, wowww!!! Thank you sooo much for showing me that I am not as crazy as he tried to convince me I was. God bless you! Please keep doing what you're doing. My heart simply aches 💔 for these poor lost souls. I will continue to pray for them.