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Summary: Awesome video
Comment: Gave this to my family for Christmas. They loved it. Fascinating and uplifting. Especially helpful for my sister who is a recovering addict.
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Summary: Glenn Beck the unlikely Mormon...
Comment: The only thing I'd change is the title... 'unlikely' just promotes the stereotype to those uninformed that 'Mormons' are so different than the mainstream person...which is far from the truth.
Other than that he told a great story, that which is his life and what brought him to the point in adulthood to choose Mormon-ism as his religion. Glenn Beck is a very well read, studied and analytical person. He did his due diligence and homework because he did 'not' want to be Mormon. But, the truth always prevails and it did in this life time for him and his family. Even during his chaotic life battling addiction, depression and anger he read, studied and felt the spirit gnawing at him that this was the obvious and right choice to make and like others it was the choice that put him on the right track, that saved his life (literally) saved his marriage, his standing as a father and now gives him the tools to study and live by to guide the rest of his life.
It was just a real guy, telling his real life story. Very straight forward, which is his style. I'd recommend it for all that are curious whether you're Mormon or not...
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Summary: The Mormon Jesus
Comment: The Mormon Jesus:
1. The literal son of god and his goddess wife begotten in the pre-existence.
2. The brother of all spirits born in heaven in the premortal existence.
3. One of 3 gods in the godhead.
4. The Trinity is three separate gods.
5. First one to receive a spirit body.
6. Atoned for sin on the cross and in the garden of Gethsemane.
The Christian Jesus:
1. Not the literal son of god and his goddess wife.
2. Not the brother of all spirits born in heaven in a premortal existence.
3. Not one of 3 gods in the godhead.
4. The Trinity is 3 persons in one God.
5. Was always spirit from eternity.
6. Atoned for sin on the cross alone
Mormon Prophet Admits He Believes in Another Christ
Paris, France - In a surprising admission during last month's three nation European speaking trip, Mormon president Gordon B. Hinckley stated that the Christ he believes in is not the same Christ as the one followed by those outside the LDS Church.
It is interesting that Hinckley states that the beliefs of traditional Christians were so different than that of Latter-day Saints, that their traditional Jesus "is not the Christ of whom I speak." It is not just some different information about the same Jesus but a completely different Jesus.
Christians should ask, "Which Christ?" The Bible warns of false teachers who promote "another Jesus whom we have not preached" (2 Corinthians 11:4)
Polygamy:
Under threat of exile to Mexico the Mormon church officially abolished polygamy in the earthly realm in 1890. However, by virtue of secret temple ceremonies Mormon males like Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, as well as contemporary Mormon leaders remain sealed to multiple wives in the heavenly realm. Thus, the practice of polygamy promoted by Smith - who, by the way, had 27 plural wives, and Young, who had 55 wives and 57 children - was merely transferred to the Celestial Kingdom.
By relegating polygamy to the eternal realm Mormon leaders managed to comply externally with societal norms while still maintaining an eschatological basis for the subjugation of women. Such spiritual sanctioning of polygamy was not only an affront to the value and dignity of women, but stands in direct opposition to Jesus' teaching that at the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage.
The Mormon practice of polygamy finds its genesis in the teachings and practices of Joseph Smith who, in 1843, received an eternally binding revelation. According to Smith, apart from the practice of polygamy there was no hope of attaining to godhood. The everlasting commandment of polygamy revealed to Smith was considered so binding that Brigham Young ominously declared "If any deny the plurality of wives and continue to do so, I promise you that you will be damned."
And, of course, the Old Testament clearly reveals the strife and temptations that accompany the practice. Solomon, of course, is the quintessential example of one whose legacy of faithfulness was compromised because of his polygamous behavior. Despite world-renowned wisdom Solomon's peaceful and prosperous rule ended in idolatrous strife, scandal and in civil strife as well because the Bible tells us his wives turned his heart after other gods. There is, therefore, absolutely no biblical support for the Mormon practice of polygamy either in this life or the next.
Mormonism and the Claim to Restoration:
In response to this teaching, we should ask Mormons exactly how the church could manage to glorify God "throughout all generations" -- as the Apostle Paul clearly wrote in Ephesians 3:21 -- if they fell into total apostasy. We should also point out that Ephesians 4:11-16 talks about the church growing spiritually mature, not spiritually degenerate. The Bible does affirm that there will be apostates, but according to 1 Timothy 4:1 only "some [not all] will abandon the faith." This passage alone is enough to prove that Mormonism is wrong about the church falling away altogether.
Smith and other Mormons need to realize that they're teaching the exact opposite of what Jesus Christ of Nazareth proclaimed in Matthew 16:18 -- namely, that not even the gates of hell would prevail against the church of God. Furthermore, Hebrews 12:28 states that God's kingdom is unshakable, while Daniel 2:44 refers to it as indestructible. There can be no doubt that Mormonism contradicts what the Bible says about the perseverance of God's people -- the living church of God. Remember, it was Joseph Smith who attacked Christianity. He said that all their sects were wrong, their creeds an abomination, and their professors corrupt
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Summary: Well worth the Price
Comment: We watched Glenn's "Unlikely Mormon" together as a family. It was a hit with everyone. Our kids especially loved it. This is a very honest portrayal of Glenn's life and we are glad we found it!
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Summary: Unbelievably powerful, a very moving account!
Comment: Unbelievably powerful. I hate to admit that I was in tears more than once as I listened to this very honest, straight from the heart account of the changing of a man's life. It does not matter what religion you believe in. This is more a story about the changing of a man, his growth, his terrors, and his redemption than it is about his joining the Mormon faith. I recommend it to ALL.
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