**Disclaimer** I’m not a Mormon. I have a LOT of LDS (Mormon) folk that I love and adore. Please note: This post is NOT about the mainstream Mormon church. This is about a completely different sect that the mainstream Mormon church doesn’t even recognize anymore. With that said, I ❤ my Mormon pals.**
This will be a change of tone than my previous posts and a more serious topic. I have been revisiting some old stories and youtube videos. Several years ago in 2008, the “Yearning for Zion” ranch in El Dorado, TX was raided on an allegation of child abuse taking place within the polygamist compound. It was the largest Child Protective Services case in US history.
After all this came to light, I became pretty obsessed with the extremist Mormon sect the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS). This cult actually believes that Warren Jeffs (a known and convicted child molester) is some sort of prophet—even after he was convicted they STILL consider him a prophet and wrongfully imprisoned! Do I believe there was child abuse going on? Absolutely. There have been too many people who have come forward: previous members who had to escape in the middle of the night and people who witnessed the abuse first hand. Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.
One book I read a while ago was called “Escape” by Carolyn Jessop. I could not put it down. Such a sad, tragic story – amazing this woman could get on with her life despite what happened to her.
You can watch her tell her escape story right here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJAvqc5u9KM
Polygamy is bad folks. As much as I am against polygamy, I’m fascinated by it at the same time. There is no way in HELL I would be in a polygamist situation. Take the show Sister Wives for example. How confusing is it for those kids? This family doesn’t necessarily treat their situation like a “cult” but they consider themselves a part of the FLDS. Out of morbid curiosity I watch their television show (yea I know it’s a bit hypocritical). Personally, I think Kody is a douche and just an old fashioned fame seeker sell-out by using his family. As a side note, his hair grosses me out. He needs to do something with it.
Check out these youtube videos of the FLDS women after the raid. It’s QUITE obvious that these women are brainwashed and were told how to answer questions.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoMHNyN8ZLw
“Keep sweet. That’s our motto.. it means, sacrifice your selfishness to bless others.” BLAGH!
Here’s another one. Eesh!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7D8–c9gCI&feature=related
This is a GREAT DVD regarding this topic. It’s called “Banking on Heaven.”
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000QRQ50G/ref=dp_olp_0?ie=UTF8&redirect=true&condition=all
I just ordered a couple more books to read on this subject. I’ll be sure to revisit this topic in the future.
Mad Time Mama! 