Its heartbreaking to see how much the church has brought him pain.. But I'm also so happy he's out and seeing the light. So excited to see what he's come up with in his new album!
@gabriellaraven78877 жыл бұрын
I agree it's hard for post Mormon people like me especially Tyler and I have his same beliefs and since I never got baptized people judge me and it's just upsetting
@smt11998 жыл бұрын
This interview shows so well in language and emotion the period of time shortly after when you feel so stripped of long held cherished spiritual identity that has finally suddenly broken. I can hear in his voice the same feelings I had of having your spiritual worldview be completely vanished in an instant. You feel so scrambled mentally. I can empathize with him. When you talk about your experiences after the collapse like that you feel so nebulous as to what your core identity actually believes. It takes time to pick up the pieces but I can relate so much to this period of time in my recent experience leaving my Mormon beliefs behind. Creds: Born in the Covenant, Baptized at eight, Served an Honorable Mission, Temple Ordinance Worker, and Married in the Temple.
@jazwhoaskedforthis2 жыл бұрын
May I ask you a few questions about your experience? I'm trying to understand things about a very different religious and cultural experience to mine (atheist, growing up in a catholic area) and I would like to ask questions but it's hard to search for the answers online without getting a lot of vague or off answers. Or troll answers. If not that's totally okay though!
@billscannell938 жыл бұрын
Go Tyler! It takes an exceptionally brave person to stand up to the system, especially in a place like Provo.
@drBphd88 жыл бұрын
I loved the way you eloquently answered her questions...with grace, with strength, and with pride. My sister and I watched this together and we both got choked up. I was rejected by the Mormon church for being a woman that wanted to go get a PhD and be a scientist, rather than get married and pop out kids at 20 years old. I was even punished and ridiculed as a child for being so inquisitive. I went out and found the answers to my questions, and even though my relatives and the Mormon community shuns me for being true to myself, being true to myself is the only thing that makes me happy. :-)
@jazwhoaskedforthis2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your PhD! Could I ask you a few questions about your experience? It's totally okay if you don't want to think about it anymore, I'm just curious.
@JeremyBell976 жыл бұрын
To all the Mormons who got upset at the music video for Trash: Did it hurt? Did it sting a bit? Good. It’s a powerful song and art piece that was meant to. You got to feel the smallest sliver of the pain you’ve caused your LGBT members.
@rowan55424 жыл бұрын
P R E A C H.
@Johnno-vi4pl2 жыл бұрын
You think that only LDS are against LGBT? This is not an LDS doctrine, this is a doctrine by 99% of all Christian/ Muslim/ Jewish churches. Now in regards to LDS, it’s not only LGBT relationships that are not ideal, they feel the exact same for Herero people who have sex outside marriage. Stop focusing on Gay, but focus on the principles which are being faithful and loyal to one person. To rear families with and raise children in a loving home
@DeathValleyDazed8 жыл бұрын
Good on you Tyler for claiming your own path and not looking back. Believing in yourself and your creative process is more inspiring than anything I've ever heard at LDS General Conference.
@cbphoto878 жыл бұрын
+Death Valley Dazed I think the very nature of this video is that he IS looking back.
@intorainbowzOG8 жыл бұрын
The video is so powerful to me. I am grateful for him and his art.
@Johnmrobert8 жыл бұрын
Tyler is so raw emotionally you can't help but feel some closeness to him while watching this interview. Such a powerful image of an individual transitioning through a faith crisis. Whether you feel Tyler is gaining something or losing something through this transition, you can't help but feel love for him. However unlikely, should you ever find your way back Tyler there is space on the pew next to me. Whatever your future, I wish for your happiness. And peace.
@anthem4truth8 жыл бұрын
Great job Tyler. This was truly inspiring. My deconversion took a bit longer than yours and even still it was devastating, at the end of the day it's so much better though, to take responsibility for yourself and get out from under the fear and lies.
@gabiparker38398 жыл бұрын
oh this breaks my heart so much. Living in Utah valley is honestly testing my soul, and I just can't imagine how much harder it is for you.
@gabiparker38398 жыл бұрын
+Bart87 you gonna fund my move ? would if I had the money. not asking for compassion here, I'm trying to show some. don't have anything nice to say, move on.
@gabiparker38398 жыл бұрын
+Bart87 actually, definitely wasn't my choice. you don't know me. back off.
@gabiparker38398 жыл бұрын
+Bart87 lol just read some of your other comments, and ive noticed you really have some anger issues. you picking on me for absolutely no reason is now clear. good luck in life.
@thuggie18 жыл бұрын
there is no god there is no holy spirit they are just feelings nothing more
@pugdudeman52827 жыл бұрын
I'm prod of Tyler for coming out this way. He insipers me a lot to own who I am and who I've become.
@minaglendon78638 жыл бұрын
Once more, this interview enforces the belief that' Everything we hear is opinion, not fact: perspective, not truth. Kudos to you, Tyler for speaking your 'truth'. You must learn to leave the table when love is no longer being served.
@tuckeryeahful8 жыл бұрын
I like how the interviewer reaffirms Tyler's parental love by adding that he is still invited over for dinner :) I mean come on guys its only real love when its pizza for dinner
@savannaduenas74758 жыл бұрын
MUCH LOVE TYLER! It's sad that the faith that you have believed in all these years have essentially abandoned you. Stay strong and keep using your music as an outlet! I cant wait to hear the rest!
@esjayeff8 жыл бұрын
So fantastic. Now he really can experience the amazing human spirit he speaks of. Real love, of self and others, can only come in letting go of the damaging ideas that limit our personal growth. This makes me happy. Yay for you Tyler :)
@MrFrogmatter8 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful person and a beautiful vision. Love is what carries us.
@TheMtwi8 жыл бұрын
Tyler I applaud you for being Brave and taking the step to question something you didnt feel was "right" and to see the MANY things that dont "add-up" with the church. Not alot of LDS members do! LOVE the new Trash Video especially the secret handshake part! Cant wait for your other new music to be released.
@JanetteBuhler8 жыл бұрын
Total respect from me! No room for judgement for this honest/ genuine person on his parh/ journey. He has a right to his emotions and expression through his art and otherwise. He continues to be a deep, kind, and goodhearted person. I hope those offended can relax, take a step back and see a fuller view of Tyler, his intentions, and his path. He's "good people". Much love and props Tyler. Much!
@unorthodoxmormon51258 жыл бұрын
Tyler is incredibly brave, and honest here. I went through a rebellious stage too (After the depression) where I went out and drank beer, coffee, ice tea etc. (so evil right?) when I came to change beliefs and become an 'Apostate' (Which in some definitions means "Escaped Slave") -I get t. I love the song, the video, and he feels like a very sincere guy.
@randywoodring29068 жыл бұрын
What a brilliant soul. I am excited to see where Tyler will go from here!
@volleyballphan98 жыл бұрын
I understand his feelings and how tough that must be, but blatantly mocking the church, or anything/anyone for that matter, in ways such as what was done in this music video is extremely disrespectful. Common decency and respect I feel would be nice. It's strange how no one leaves the church quietly... What a slap in the face this is to people who value and believe in the teachings of the church. Still think he's a talented and good guy at heart, it's just heartbreaking to see something that I hold so dear to my heart mocked.
@davidbrown1228 жыл бұрын
+Hannah S Mormons mock the rest of the world by attacking non-traditional marriage when their roots are based in marrying your foster daughters, maids, babysitters, and any other woman within your reach.
@stevestringham85588 жыл бұрын
+Steezicus, The church isn't trying to hide anything. Please don't act like you know everything about my beleifs. www.lds.org/topics/plural-marriage-in-kirtland-and-nauvoo?lang=eng
@volleyballphan98 жыл бұрын
+Steezicus I was just putting my opinion out there, not trying to start some huge fight. It seems if anyone defends the side for a religion then they are called some nasty misogynistic bigot, while the other side against it is always full of rude/attacking/oppressive comments and everyone seems okay with it. A little bit ironic. There are an exceeding amount of strange twisted lies about the churches past that people like you always flock to. People of all races, religions, etc. make mistakes. There are murders, rapists, criminals, and more in all corners and societies of the world. It happens. But the church does so much more good than bad. They are always quick to respond when tragedies happen and are always attempting to aid those who are in need, such as the refugees currently, the natural disasters in the past, and other humanitarian efforts. All the oppression and hate that is thrown at the church only makes me believe and know it more. Definitely an influence there.
@volleyballphan98 жыл бұрын
+David Brown you can believe what you want. I really don't care. I know what I know and people perceive what they want to perceive. People make mistakes everywhere, and it doesn't necessarily make them a bad person. I'm sure you and every other person on here including myself have something to work on. I'll leave it at that.
@jaytee3baxter8 жыл бұрын
+Hannah S I think respect is the point. They lost his; many of us don't think they deserve any. So perhaps he treated them appropriately to his reality.
@LavaMan608 жыл бұрын
Brave soul! Good on you!
@gabriellaraven78877 жыл бұрын
I feel for tyler being post Mormon is rough especially for kids like me who get looked down on and getting judged just cause ya don't go to church cause of your beliefs I feel just like Tyler
@Aksfl4408 жыл бұрын
I'm 2:44 in and I cannot agree more. I cant say that I experienced what you have but all my childhood my family was this great controversial gossip fest and my brother and I were sort of labeled before we could have our personalities shine. Before I was 10 years old everyone isolated themselves and I never realized that I was sort of slut shamed due to my mothers actions and frowned upon due to my fathers brain. With that being said, I don't think they realize what they teach. You can't cry up on a podium about how grateful you are for the free agency Christ gave you and then not be supportive of equality. Regardless I refuse to be surrounded of people who judge my friends & do nothing to help the psychologically impaired. I love literature but I will not take something that's been re-translated over and over again for years and years, so seriously. I've continued my faith on my own, realistically. Thank you for saying something!
@alysiamontoya76078 жыл бұрын
You are amazing and brave! Thank you!
@jeremylofthouse66218 жыл бұрын
This video (the actual filming) is terrible. Looks like a high school student production. The zooms and such are a mess.
@gomez199904 жыл бұрын
Seeing Tyler so sad breaks my heart. Hopefully the Mormon church changes its ways or disappears.
@dvddymusic3 жыл бұрын
I relate so hard to him right now
@cinnamondan49848 жыл бұрын
Tyler Glenn is pretty sweet.
@cbphoto878 жыл бұрын
Think about it this way. If someone breaks up with you, even if they were 100 percent in the wrong, how much of your life are you going to spend dwelling on that relationship, and trying to prove to everyone else how wrong the other person was? And how is that any different than leaving the church? Some of you anti-Mormons need to get a life. If the church really made you miserable, great. Accept it, cope with it, but go find some damn peace in your life and let go of this obsession.
@Glen.Danielsen8 жыл бұрын
Bart, thanks for your good-sense post. God bless,
@E1GHTY88 жыл бұрын
+Glen Danielsen The church is based on a lie no matter how much it's members believe it. You can't learn this information after living it for 30 years surrounded by family that still believe and sit silently. Anti-Mormons are just mormons, unfortunately for us the gospek of the church is more sacred than its own members.
@E1GHTY88 жыл бұрын
+Glen Danielsen The church is based on a lie no matter how much it's members believe it. You can't learn this information after living it for 30 years surrounded by family that still believe and sit silently. Anti-Mormons are just mormons, unfortunately for us the gospek of the church is more sacred than its own members.
@cbphoto878 жыл бұрын
E1GHTY8 Thanks, I'll keep you in mind next time I need the ultimate authority on an unknowable mystery.
@intorainbowzOG8 жыл бұрын
+Bart87 How do we move on when our families are still in? Please tell me that
@Klev58 жыл бұрын
It was heartbreaking watching your Trash video but this interview is heartbreaking too. I want to hate you for trashing things that that are a treasure for so many of us, your fans!... but I still love you. 😪
@brialewis2607 жыл бұрын
cc lu Well, one man's trash is another man's treasure. (I'm sorry; I can never resist puns)
@MrMashpotatolover4 жыл бұрын
Shut up.
@SmoothRuffian8 жыл бұрын
I've been following TG for a while now. Whereas before he seemed like a humble seeker of answers, he now seems like he is on a narcissistic victim mission. He doesn't seem happy (obviously), even though he claims that he's doing great. Sad though.
@skylowe70388 жыл бұрын
+riingram Irespectfully disagree. He is working through some major emotions and feelings right now, but I guarantee you, he will come out a happier, better more authentic person on the other side of all of this.
@SmoothRuffian8 жыл бұрын
+Sky Lowe He may very well be happier as a non Mormon. Hopefully... But he does NOT seem happier yet.
@tucsonamama7 жыл бұрын
Let's see - he spent his entire life a faithful Mormon. He obeyed every law. He served a mission honorably. He held a temple recommend. Then the church decided that he has no place in the church, if he marries for love he is an apostate, his children will have no place in the church, all he has given to the church counts for nothing. Go ahead. Discount his entire life, all his faithfulness, because now he is obviously a "narcissistic victim" who just wants to sin.
@NeonKneeHighs8 жыл бұрын
Sounds like to me that he might be drifting into the Christian lane of religion rather than mormon?
@lucymeyer53008 жыл бұрын
Mormons are Christians.
@lucymeyer53008 жыл бұрын
Mormons are Christians.
@NeonKneeHighs8 жыл бұрын
Lucy Meyer Kind of, i am thinking of more of a evangelical free Christian
@mrmack33188 жыл бұрын
Neon KneeHighs As in the broad way?
@NeonKneeHighs8 жыл бұрын
Mitch 'em yeah, like he doesn't let others tell him how to think and what to think. Instead he self governs his religion. That is what he sounds like to me
@Alkeje4 жыл бұрын
Some of your comments are truly DISGUSTING. So many hypocrites. People use religion to justify their hatred, and bigotry. Anytime you stop someone from being who they are ( as long as they are not hurting anyone) you are intolerant and not a good person!!!
@haleyrenfro3348 жыл бұрын
You don't have to participate, but disrespecting others and their spitting on beliefs is the wrong way to go about things. Isn't that what you wanted to be fighting against?
@dre96577 жыл бұрын
Haley Renfro the church caused him so much pain, I don't blame him for his anger towards the church, it isn't unwarranted. if he chooses to express his anger through spitting on a picture of a (false) prophet he definitely can. I can see where you come from but I also see the other viewpoint
@veganpotterthevegan5 жыл бұрын
The church spits on everyone but men. It deserve all the ridicule it gets.
@rowan55424 жыл бұрын
You don't have to participate, and yet the Mormon church continues to interfere in politics and people's lives. :)
@chanellejepson76828 жыл бұрын
The song was beautiful! Your voice is amazing and I understand making a statement but man oh man that elevator scene was wildly disrespectful and made me sad that you would stoop that low.
@chrisgrow6718 жыл бұрын
I thought the elevator scene took a lot of courage.
@allisonnunez70248 жыл бұрын
+Chris Grow what would make you think that would take courage?
@alexbrynna8 жыл бұрын
What did it mean
@wendyromero24632 жыл бұрын
Allison I think it took courage because he’s demonstrating something that he once held sacred and believed in to his core. Now realizing that’s it’s all false is shattering…
@amberowen20042 жыл бұрын
Nah it only is to entitled Mormons and sorry your special hand signs aren’t that secret or sacred, the masons did them long before JS took them along with other things when he decided to make up a religion. What is disrespectful though is all of the pain and hate the church and some of its members cause and the many families it’s destroyed.
@haydentomlinson46137 жыл бұрын
amazing
@skullzstar87228 жыл бұрын
He seems tense
@LionMane948 жыл бұрын
+Skullz Star it's understandable for him to be tense when he's talking about something as serious as this.
@mitchellevans21278 жыл бұрын
why you crying then mahu
@bricefsvens50317 жыл бұрын
"I feel like I'm flying" that's called heroine. ha ha ha
@BiltsOne8 жыл бұрын
He looks very troubled. Sick, or on drugs? The stress is eating away at him. I feel sorry for him. But either way God still Loves him esp. through his parents. Truly a genuine talent.
@devinpierson36886 жыл бұрын
I hope Tyler Glenn reads this comment and I hope he takes the time to comment back to me specifically, I would like to engage in a discussion with him and I would like him to hear my personal opinion of this music video. I would really like to talk to Tyler and share with him my perspective of this music video and listen to his response. It would even be cool to meet with him in person and have a discussion with him about this video. Tyler, are you there? Disrespectful acts and mocking acts are always justified. Let me explain. People always have a justification or reason to bully, mock or disrespect a certain person or group. History teaches us that violence, disrespect, mocking, and crime are always justified. Am I right? Disrespectful acts, bullying, mocking, violence, crime, hate.... etc.. are always justified from the perspective of its supporters. Whether you are a violent Neo-Nazi or a violent Antifascist protester. All of it is always justifiable. One might think: what if my perspective/reason to commit an act of disrespect is more justifiable than another? What if I let myself think that this group, individual or organization deserves to be disrespected? Everyone thinks that their acts of disrespect or violence are more justifiable than others. I have this radical idea that we can solve problems in our societies and organizations through respectful and compassionate communication. Empathic listening. I have a radical idea that we can express ourselves and our frustrations in a way that is not mocking, hateful or disrespectful towards other individuals and organizations. I myself am an active and believing member of the LDS church and its doctrine. I enjoy and feel a need to take the time to hear the opinions of those who have felt harm in their lives by the church or its members. As I do this I would like to think I become a more understanding and compassionate member of the church and society. I think there are many great members of the LGBTQ community and other groups who feel ostracized or alienated by the LDS church or LDS church culture in Utah who are raising awareness to issues that we need to immediately solve. Such as the suicide rates of LGBTQ youth in Utah. As this dialogue has increased I believe that awareness has been raised towards these issues and that church leaders and members are focusing more on issues that need to be focused on and individuals who need to be helped. I think a recent example of this progress was the LDS church's support of the LoveLoud festival in Utah. There are issues to be addressed and problems to be solved. We need to urgently solve the LGBTQ teen suicide problem in Utah. To solve these problems, specifically in Utah, Mormons, non-Mormons, and anti-Mormons need to work together. This music video takes 100 steps in the wrong direction. Tyler, you were a former LDS member and missionary, and I imagine that you fully know that your gestures and acts in this music video are repulsively disrespectful to LDS members and could be considered acts of hate towards LDS members. Marring the portrait of Joseph Smith and spitting on it? Mocking religious symbols? Religious symbols that many LDS members deeply cherish and hold in their hearts. Words can't describe how hateful and offensive this video is to me. Is that how you really want to portray yourself to myself and other members of the church? Is that how you want to begin a constructive dialogue on issues you would like to see solved? To me the music video was hateful. Hopefully, you and others can see how this video is deeply offensive to me and others. But you are justified because of your perspective. What if I made a music video where I spit on portraits of LGBTQ activists? What if I found a way to mock something that is of a sacred nature to the LGBTQ community? I would be justified too, because of that possible perspective. Is this music video really how you would like to contribute to or start a dialogue? Is this really the message you would like to communicate? Do you really want to show hate to a specific person or group of people? Does anyone deserve to have their portrait disfigured and spit upon? Is this really the example you would like to portray to LGBTQ youth and other youth who follow your music? Are you wanting to encourage other non-members or anti-Mormons to mock members of the church? This video suggests to me that you would like to encourage (by making this video) other non-Mormons and anti-Mormons to act with greater hate and disrespect towards those who are LDS church members. This video suggests to me that you would like to encourage non-mormons and anti-Mormons to act with greater hostility and divisiveness towards members of the LDS church. Am I right? Are you trying o add to the hostility and divisiveness that already exists in the world? Should we mock the sacred religious symbols of religions we don't agree with or religions we despise? Is it justified if we have had negative experiences with the religion we despise? Is that the mentality you are trying to promote to your fans and followers? For example, I am very saddened and frustrated with the death and destruction that has been caused by Islamist Extremists. In order to retaliate, do you suggest I make videos where I spit upon disfigured portraits of the prophet Mohammed? Do you feel like that would help me engage in a constructive dialogue with that religious group? Ultimately, the music video suggests to me that you yourself would not like to contribute to a constructive dialogue to solve the issues you see in the LDS community. You could have made this video without such acts of extreme disrespect. I sincerely hope you take the time to read this comment and to truly consider the totality of my perspective. Tyler you are so fortunate to have become well known in Utah for your music. We all have the right to free speech but you have, even more, you have a public voice and platform that can be used for good. I believe that you used your voice and particularly your actions for hate in this music video and I am horrified by it.
@rowan55424 жыл бұрын
If I was never in the mormon church, I would have never considered suicide for my sexuality and my gender identity. I assure you that I am much happier now that I'm gone.
@TheMhayden1238 жыл бұрын
Just so everyone knows. God is not casting out Gays and Transgenders. God still loves all of His children, He's just saying, what they are doing is not right. That's not what His plan was. Imagine you have children and you expect great things for them, but they go on a path that you did not want them to go down, You still love them, you just don't think what they are doing is right.
@markhansen25828 жыл бұрын
+Hayden Marsh I am so glad you are the one person that knows exactly what God is saying. Sounds arrogant to me. The burden of proof is on you. First demonstrate God exists. Then demonstrate that YOU understand completely what he is saying. Strangely enough my guess is that billions of people will disagree with you and say that THEY understand God.
@TheMhayden1238 жыл бұрын
+Mark Hansen I'm sorry that I'm explaining my beliefs and his old beliefs. I'm explaining that (according to the Mormon religion) God loves all his children. He will never outcast anyone.
@SmoothRuffian8 жыл бұрын
+Mark Hansen Don't be a troll. These are beliefs that Tyler himself subscribed to for most of his life, up to as recent as 6 months ago. Nobody has to have an atheist argument with you to be valid.
@TheMtwi8 жыл бұрын
+riingram He subscribed to something that you're taught to never question, never doubt, a CULT. A religion that is constantly changing the rules when it comes to what exactly they follow and what God really means.
@TheMtwi8 жыл бұрын
+Hayden Marsh Yes all his children but the Dark Skinned ones-According to the BOM
@blackstoneIntel8 жыл бұрын
"Trash" is an appropriate adjective.
@itsumademoheiwa6 жыл бұрын
""Trash" is an appropriate adjective." Of the LDS church!
@nosajej8 жыл бұрын
This is sad. Pray for Tyler?
@oldgym8 жыл бұрын
In heaven there is a place for everyone, those that like to live by rules/commandments and those that dont like to live by rules and commandments. Everyone will find their place in the kingdom and be happy because it is exactly where they want to be. End of story
@scottcurtis65663 жыл бұрын
God also doesn't condone acts of evil and you can't blame a church for wanting to follow what's right nor can you shit on people who are on their own journey who feel it's right for them because what you think is okay on this journey may not be okay with what other people paint as their journeys that are important to them. We can agree to be friends, but royally bashing something that has brought some so much happiness is your right and opinion, but don't expect not to get the same treatment. I'd be friendly to you of course, but in no way would i ever think it was okay to engage in that garbage. Your act of defiance as you say shouldn't leave a sense of betrayal when those who live their lives just the opposite don't readily accept something that goes against everything they believe God clearly condones. It's like pride month for example, not sure why it gets a whole month when there are other things that deserve more. People stop caring when it's shoved down their throat, so in a way, I get why you stopped caring about what you've been reared to believe. I find there is more peace in the message that the lds church provides (not people - we don't care about the members because we're all human and prone to being stupid) over what the world provides. People say they are free outside of the church, but I'd be lost. Lost as hell and wouldn't know what he crap I'd do. If you're happy great, but try not to crap all over what makes others happy. It's a trashy thing. You seem to be in pain and whatever remedy you find, I do wish it's something that means more than fame, etc.
@easycomedy7 жыл бұрын
Sweety, sweety, sweety...sighs, I know you don't want to rock the boat...but seriously, don't grab asses with both your homosexuality and the church or god or whatever just because you have this idea of nostalgia. It's false. :/
@dustinmerritt86528 жыл бұрын
this is comical. peace out bro
@WIGGAslappa8 жыл бұрын
You weren't put into a box, you placed yourself there. It's what you do with the challenge your given. Christ can help every single person and every challenge they're going through.
@jamesonbornholdt73027 жыл бұрын
The church does not hate gays. Neither does God. God works by laws and the law is that one cannot receive exaltation without a partner he or she is sealed to. A man sealed to a woman and a woman sealed to a man. When a bishop or any leader in the Latter Day Saint church says that someone can't be baptized or take the sacrament because they are actively gay, it doesn't mean that person isn't fit to be with God. It simply means their current choices to act on gay feelings is not in line with God's law of baptism. Christ said "therefore if ye know that a man is unworthy to eat and drink of my flesh and blood ye shall forbid him. 30 Nevertheless, ye shall not cast him out from among you, but ye shall minister unto him and shall pray for him unto the Father, in my name; and if it so be that he repenteth and is baptized in my name, then shall ye receive him, and shall minister unto him of my flesh and blood. 31 But if he repent not he shall not be numbered among my people, that he may not destroy my people, for behold I know my sheep, and they are numbered. 32 Nevertheless, ye shall not cast him out of your synagogues, or your places of worship, for unto such shall ye continue to minister; for ye know not but what they will return and repent, and come unto me with full purpose of heart, and I shall heal them; and ye shall be the means of bringing salvation unto them." (3 Nephi 18: 29-32) When somebody, such as Tyler, has committed sins of breaking the law of chastity or the word of wisdom, they are not to take the sacrament; and depending on the seriousness of the sin they might have other restrictions such as not holding a calling, or even being excommunicated. This scripture tells us that we should NOT CAST THEM OUT of the synagogues. PERSECUTION IS WRONG and I feel horrible whenever I see it. It is not the order of the church. I have been in the church for many years and I have seen that is is true, yet the members are not perfect. I feel bad for Tyler and anyone else who has been acted upon in cruel ways. If the scripture is true then Christ will heal you. Whether it is in this life or the next, whatever wrongs committed in this life that are out of your control will be fixed. In a resurrected body, Tyler will not have to face such sexual confusion nor harassment from other ignorant church goers. There he will be able to make his own decision based on pure truth whether or not he will follow Christ. I know that God is a loving God and that everyone goes through difficulties in this life; some much more than others and some difficulties are BROUGHT by others. It doesn't mean that the church isn't true, it just means that we still aren't perfect. There is opposition in all things. So if there is one true church, then of course the devil will try to persuade otherwise. We cannot look at the people of the church to decide if it is true because that can always change; instead we have to look at the laws of God and if the church lines up with what the scriptures declare, because the devil CANNOT change the laws of God nor his church and neither can God.
@MrMashpotatolover4 жыл бұрын
Zzzzzzz
@makwaphy8 жыл бұрын
Pretty sad. Just looking at him screams misery. Falling off the wagon and taking as many as you can with you doesn't bring happiness. (IMO)
@colorcountrykid8 жыл бұрын
+makwaphy Left the church and never been better. No need to project your opinions about others misery on to me.
@makwaphy8 жыл бұрын
+colorcountrykid No one asked you to read or reply to my opinion.
@haakon72048 жыл бұрын
+makwaphy - "Just looking at him screams misery." What??? Try to be more specific. Sure, the lighting is bad (as you can see by comparing this video to other recent interviews of Tyler). But there is nothing about Tyler's demeanor the "screams misery." Haha. That is silly. To the contrary, he is very calm, relaxed, and articulate. Describing his current emotional state, Tyler says: "I feel like I'm flying. I'm so excited and happy and creative." So unless you can be more specific, it appears you are doing exactly as colorcountrykid accuses you of doing - you are projecting. More specifically, you are likely projecting your belief that Tyler must be miserable, probably because misery and sadness are the only emotions of a departing member of the LDS Church that fits within your narrow Mormon worldview. I can tell you from my own firsthand experience as well as the experience of numerous post-Mormon friends: there is plenty of peace and happiness out in the world that doesn't necessarily fit into the rigid structure of LDS Doctrine.
@makwaphy8 жыл бұрын
It is my opinion and only that. He is obviously unhappy inside, almost drug addict looking. Thank you for deciding I'm just some dumb LDS guy making things up, putting words in my mouth and telling me how life works. All from a stranger, as if it would make a bit of difference. Bigotry in it's finest form.
@haakon72048 жыл бұрын
You have no basis to claim that Tyler is "obviously unhappy inside." If you listen to his words, he is clearly happy. He's certainly happier than his final days as a practicing member of the LDS Church when he discovered that the Church is not what it claims to be.
@WIGGAslappa8 жыл бұрын
You have lost the spirit
@toyotatroy6 жыл бұрын
Seems like an awesome guy from the interview, but its understandable why people don't like the video. Very sacrilegious, hurtful, and confusing why you would do that to those you "love".
@allisonnunez70248 жыл бұрын
He know's what he is doing is so wrong. That's why this gives him anxiety. This is so sad.
@haakon72048 жыл бұрын
+Allison Nunez - I know that you would hope Tyler is feeling anxiety because that emotional consequence of Tyler's song would more comfortably fit into your narrow Mormon worldview. But the truth is that Tyler is actually transitioning to a happier, less anxious life. As Tyler states in this interview: "I feel like I'm flying. I'm so excited and happy and creative." After intense study, Tyler now knows the truth about the Mormon Church. He's done his research, and he knows about all of its falsities. He has learned that the Church is simply not what it has always claimed to be. It's a big lie. Like many post-Mormons I know, I expect Tyler to emerge from this experience happier and more enlightened than he has ever been. I suggest that you do your own research if you don't know what I'm talking about. First, watch Tyler's Mormon Stories interview. Then, google "CES Letter," and study all of the questions in that letter that are all meticulously documented by the Church's own sources.
@robbhays80778 жыл бұрын
Dude's on drugs.
@Glen.Danielsen8 жыл бұрын
Why is this kid a news story? So proud to betray sacred covenants for the sole reason of exploring his sexuality.
@starkiller188 жыл бұрын
+Glen Danielsen go back to your bigoted cult and leave the normal people alone.
@Glen.Danielsen8 жыл бұрын
+Greenboy28 Greenboy brother, your Creator's values are not bigotry. Keep something in mind: the Church does not invent God's commandments, it merely passes them along.
@nathanmcguire9327 жыл бұрын
Prove the ten commandments weren't invented...
@dalaughingsamoan8 жыл бұрын
There's a difference between being gay and acting on those gay tendencies. He makes it sound like he's alone in his affliction. My brother's friend is attracted to men but he fights it because it's his personal battle to fight. He doesn't give in to it. He doesn't let it control him and he fights it every day. When my brother told me about him being gay and fighting it I instantly hugged him and told him I was proud that he is standing firm when I saw him next. And yeah I'm straight and married to a perfect woman. But I still have urges. When I see a sexy woman, the man in me would want to get that number. But I fight it. I try every day to be BETTER than my natural self. Glenn here has given in to his natural self instead of being better than it and not letting it control him. But good luck to him. He thinks he's making a stand..he actually gave up.
@shannonbegley98 жыл бұрын
or he is just embracing who he truly is? It is no one's business what his sexual tendencies is. If someone is attracted to the same sex it is not "an affliction" it's their sexuality and it shouldn't be something they feel ashamed of or have to suppress or "overcome".
@josephjohnson82128 жыл бұрын
lol, except YOU actually are ALLOWED to express sexually to your wife. Tyler and your brother NEVER get to explore that essential and powerful part of themselves. YOU do! Just because you dont hit on any woman you see doesn't mean you have a comparable experience.
@nathanmcguire9327 жыл бұрын
Lol you're acting like you're supposed to resist who you are.
@eeeeggnog._.5 жыл бұрын
he shouldn't have to fight it... no one should.
@rowan55424 жыл бұрын
Aaaand you wonder why there are so many gay mormon suicides???? Telling people to deny who they are always ends in tragedy, and will continue to do so until the church changes.
@WIGGAslappa8 жыл бұрын
Tyler, you pushed yourself out of the church.
@nickpeterson24248 жыл бұрын
Whatever man do what you want to and believe what you want that's what makes America free but claiming that the church has been "proven" false kind of makes me laugh. According to who? You? Haha??? That's matter of opinion. Not actual proven fact.
@phairomonch8 жыл бұрын
Proven; CES Letter.
@nickpeterson24248 жыл бұрын
+phairomonch Hahahaha the CES letter. That letter has no proof whatsoever just a gathering of random information and dates mixed with the authors assumptions and opinion on different subjects but I'm not commenting to prove that the church is true or not I'm just saying that is opinion not fact that the church is false. In the end he will regret being so offensive to a religion. In the end he will lose way more fans.
@phairomonch8 жыл бұрын
+Nick Peterson I guess the word "proof" had a different meaning to you. The Sun does not get it's light from Kolob, that's a fact not an opinion. As for his song, Marilyn Manson made it just fine offending all religions and not just one cult.
@devinnadude7 жыл бұрын
I think that "trash" is offensive to all Mormons, and that JamesTheMormon came back with a way better song "treasure". Just my opinion.
@nathanmcguire9327 жыл бұрын
I think that was the point of the song
@jazzman18367 жыл бұрын
I agree that Tyler's song sucked so bad and ended up being a flop album anyways but you are wrong on the jamesthemormon part. That guy blows. So cheesy and "bro" in all of his raps.
@dottiedogdiscovers5 жыл бұрын
Lost soul
@NefJLara4 жыл бұрын
Like everybobdy.
@rowan55424 жыл бұрын
As am I. My sibling and I joke we're the Korihors of the latter days. 😈
@dottiedogdiscovers5 жыл бұрын
I know the church is true. Lol (I do.)
@cjcarson18 жыл бұрын
Awful.
@Glen.Danielsen8 жыл бұрын
Tyler, do you think that having a gay disposition gives you special entitlement? Must God and His Church really bear the burden of changing millennia-old doctrine and truth in order to give you a guilt-free lifestyle? Anger can blind. Selfishness can too. Maybe in a quiet moment, reconsider what you are doing.
@dre96577 жыл бұрын
Glen Danielsen I think you missed the point of this video. It's not entitlement, or selfishness. If you are offended by him or his videos you are not listening to him or his message, you just want to see someone trying to discredit something that I'm going to guess you've followed your whole life. The church doesn't work for everyone, the church has no room for anyone who questions any part of its religion. It's a very all or nothing deal, and when someone chooses nothing people who take the all seem to be offended because someone dared to question something that you decided to invest everything in
@dre96577 жыл бұрын
Glen Danielsen and as a follow up just say because you are gay, it doesn't matter that it is technically a disposition, as it is a predisposition. Also the church isn't truth, it's a corporation
@eeeeggnog._.5 жыл бұрын
yeah, cause doctrine neeeevveerr changes..... wait yes it does.
@rachelkennedy66648 жыл бұрын
"The Church showed me that the Church wasn't True" ??? I had to stop right there, ignorant statement.
@shannonaskins93748 жыл бұрын
This is an articulate, emotional and a beautifully expressed interview that proves God is Love. One religion cannot ostracize anyone from the belief in God, based on semantics. Religious authority boils down to the ability to put faith before discipline. By accepting others for who they are, people are able to tap into the divine agape love of the Lord. Meaning,. God loves every single individual on this planet and is waiting for them to ascend and rejoin Him. Who cares what gender you are, what your sexual orientation is, what your race is and what judgement you place on anyone? We're all in the same boat of living this life by either filling the internal void with Love (that is God) or sustaining the empty void of "casting the first stone" in relation to what one person/religion deems as good or bad (hypocritical criticism). To judge another ,based on semantics, causes more harm than good. Love is infinite in form and void of a semanticists' criticism. Tyler Glenn hits the nail right on the head with this interview by imbibing EVERYONE with a single emotion; agape love. It is the only pure and real emotion God endowed the human race with. Tyler Glenn is gorgeous, inside and out, and God loves him. In fact, we all do. He is a pillar of strength, talent and enduring belief in God. I am proud to be a fan of his and ,even more so, excited/ecstatic to listen to the beautiful songs he creates. How dare anyone or any religion compromise the raw innocence of being honest, and judge him? The characteristic of God's enduring love is what Tyler Glenn encompasses and spreads to the human race. We should all be grateful for his bravery and diligence in the matter at hand. Plus, he makes the COOLEST songs EVER!!! I love TRASH!!! And, God loves Tyler Glenn and everything he stands for and creates. He is a visionary talent of pure love...that's the stuff God is made of. :-)