I'm a gay Mormon, and I've chosen to stay in the church. It definitely is not easy, like he says, there are people in my faith with the "I love you, but" attitude. I love that he founded Love Loud, a lot of my friends were able to go to that. Being a gay mormon is, in my experience, the ultimate conundrum. It's hard. It's very hard. But I love my God and I love my church, I believe it to be true. My goal in being out and proud is to educate those of my faith as to what it is like being gay and Mormon, and that it is possible! It breaks my heart that so many LGBT youth here in Utah are taking their lives, so I try to reach everyone that I can to let them know that I love and accept them. That's all that we are looking for, really, is love and acceptance from our leaders and fellow members.
@holzmann-
5 жыл бұрын
You can indeed be a gay Mormon. But you can't be a gay Christian.
@nicolasb.6937
4 жыл бұрын
Soy mormón, No hablo inglés, pero traduje su comentario y en verdad eres un ejemplo en la Iglesia, a pesar de tus luchas y desafíos sabes la verdad y la paz que ofrece el evangelio... Algún día Dios te recompensará tu esfuerzo, yo noy soy gay pero siento un amor por ellos mis hermanos, y nunca deseo que sientan solos a pesar de sus desiciones, realmente valen mucho para nuestros Padre celestial Y Jesucristo..."el valor de las almas es grande a la vista de Dios".. Esperemos vernos en la otra vida, hermano.
@albeitarson6006
4 жыл бұрын
Simply LW97. UTTP, what do you mean? Mormons are Christians.
@lamb2621
3 жыл бұрын
Leviticus 18:22
@lamb2621
3 жыл бұрын
Leviticus 18:22
@RockedNet
6 жыл бұрын
I graduated from BYU and I can honestly say that the shaming & guilt in the LDS community (and more so at that school) is 100% real. It's unfortunate and shouldn't exist, but it does. Things need to change. Thank you Dan Reynolds for speaking out on this.
@evilsexykitty88
6 жыл бұрын
please somebody find ja rule Mormons are very against sex before marriage. And even after getting married they don't believe in the fun of sex or using it unless it's for strictly reproducing. They also where special white garmets under there clothes in representation.
@Angelina-sn1pz
6 жыл бұрын
As a convert to the Mormon church, I disagree. While there many be moments of shaming (which is experienced by every religion/community/human being), it is not accepted, encouraged or common. As someone who went to BYU, I knew several gay individuals who love the church and don’t feel shamed by others at church or school. Everyone’s situation is different, but I just don’t think it’s correct for people to say that their is a lot of shaming in the church, when I as an outsider and now an insider have seen very little of it in my peers who are considered different or “unorthodox” in the Mormon world.
@RockedNet
6 жыл бұрын
I converted also. Coming into the Church I was left out of a lot and scoffed at because I didn't know what certain things were. At BYU I was treated as lower class BECAUSE I was a convert (even being told I didn't count as a member). That being said, I agree that it's not the entire school or the Church. It definitely doesn't happen for everyone and not everyone contributes to it. But it does exist. And people are hurting badly in the Church because of it. I've had many friends not only leave the Church because what was said by people, but how they were treated. It's not a coincidence that Church attendance is dropping so radically over the past few years. I'm not leaving the Church and I want it to grow, but I also want things to change for it to be a comfortable environment for everyone. Right now, it isn't.
@Angelina-sn1pz
6 жыл бұрын
Rocked I’m sorry you had that experience. I totally understand it’s different for everyone. Did you convert in Utah? I do know that a huge part of the shaming is just (sadly) Utah culture. I converted in Oregon and every convert I knew had such an incredible experience being accepted and loved. I do know that many people in Utah have had harsher experiences because so many people there are living in a “Mormon bubble” where they accept every member to look, dress, act, talk and be the same. Other places and members around the world where culture is more common among its members are much more accepted and loved for who they are, no matter how different. I think the way we are raised and the culture around which we are raised makes a huge impact in how we easily we are able to accept and love people. It would be hard to do that if you just grew up with Mormons and nothing else, ya know?
@RockedNet
6 жыл бұрын
I actually converted in St. Louis, MO. The Church is not huge here so it's a wildly different experience for me then those growing up out west. My experience is not the norm and I get that, but I've seen the hurt caused by the shaming of people who suffer or even have questions. I think in Happy Valley and all around the area it would be very different to feel like an outcast because you don't fit perfect to the look of a perma-smile Mormon. I think that's even why I was given a hard time at BYU because I wasn't the rich, tall, dark, handsome blonde man that is the mascot of LDS males (or at least in Provo). I've known many converts that have grown to be the example of what LDS members should be. I wish that would happen more often. But I also wish the terrible lecturing and condescending in Sacrament meetings and Sunday school would stop. Especially from the older members and local Church leaders. I think that's where the real damage is done.
@mmlas8683
6 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool he’s using his privileges to combat hate in his community, it’s not common that you see this. Bravo.
@mmlas8683
6 жыл бұрын
Dom_90 Income inequality is huge in America, i agree.
@fukutada6433
6 жыл бұрын
M Making Dude, as a Mormon myself you have NO IDEA how "taboo" these topics are in Mormon culture and how no one wants to have nor thinks about these kinds of conversations. I can't keep living reality saying to myself "oh a gay/lesbian/trans Mormon don't/can't exist cuz DUH they know better" but that clearly isn't the case in the 21st century. I mean, there IS a mini documentary called Transmormon (look it up) but I thought that was just a one-off. It gives insight on a Mormon struggling with their gender identity and how the family responds knowing full well their faith puts them all in an awkward and difficult position to say the least. As of right now, the Church STILL has no official position or opinion on the "legal worthiness" of LGBT members other than keeping them out of Mormon temples, which is the highest form of worship for us. That's one of the things that needs to change.
@savokgrim4131
6 жыл бұрын
Lol
@fukutada6433
6 жыл бұрын
Non-whites and every color/ethnicity have ALWAYS been accepted since the Church's founding in 1830. Its just that the stereotype is there are no blacks or minorities because YOU DON'T SEE ANY. (I'm a Mexican Mormon btw)
@savokgrim4131
6 жыл бұрын
fukutada No. That wasn't the stereotype. It was church policy. They limited the membership of blacks, and made it almost impossible for them to attain priesthood. It wasn't until 1978 they reversed this. They addressed this again recently (2015?). The fact that there weren't many minorities probably stems more from your church's past racist practices (which more than likely kept others from joining), than from some misperception or misunderstanding of your church. I mean, why would blacks want to join a religion with a doctrine that denied them salvation? Accepting the faults and transgressions of your church's past, some of which are still evident today, is the first step towards progress. People make mistakes, it should have no bearing on your faith. But don't defend those mistakes. Note: This isn't exclusive to mormons.
@markthomas6794
6 жыл бұрын
I'm from Utah, same hometown as Dan Reynolds. I've experienced all of this first hand, experienced crushing religious guilt myself. It's extremely powerful as a dividing force in families, it's how churches attempt to modify behavior and it's fundamentally damaging. If you're from Utah you've probably been to a funeral for an LGBTQ person who died by suicide. Many years ago two friends and I played songs for a double funeral for another friend's siblings who committed suicide together after his brother came out and was rejected.
@blue_jai2790
5 жыл бұрын
Mark Thomas : Aww this almost made me cry. One thing though: Dan is from Las Vegas, Nevada
@lamb2621
3 жыл бұрын
Leviticus 18:22
@swapnil4555
6 жыл бұрын
Why are people with "Reynolds" in their name so awesome?!!
@Azarath_Metrion_Zinthos
3 жыл бұрын
I only know 2 famous Reynolds ...are there more? I mean sure there maybe regular nice people with Reynolds as their last name lol.
@lamb2621
3 жыл бұрын
Leviticus 18:22
@shaileekulkarni8288
6 жыл бұрын
Massive respect man :)
@lamb2621
3 жыл бұрын
Leviticus 18:22
@charliebrenton2253
4 жыл бұрын
You can hate on Imagine Dragons but you've got to respect Dan. Hes a fantastic guy. He's just a guy who loves equality and acceptance. We need more people like him in mainstream music.
@risapaige7579
Жыл бұрын
So cool that Minka Kelly now dates Dan and she was with Trevor. Love that these two respected each other even before. Learning more about Dan makes me want to listen to his music and learn more about him. Seems like a great person.
@BillyJohnson2006
6 жыл бұрын
I’m not a Mormon, but am apart of both the Christian and LGBT community, I’m so happy you’re using your voice for such a good thing. You’re music is good too! Haha
@WouldYouKindlyNot
6 жыл бұрын
That's awesome friend! I'm a Christian man and fully support my LGBT+ friends. I'm not a big fan of Mormonism because it basically goes against Christian doctrine (them believing John Smith was a prophet), but I'm happy that Dan is really trying to help these people who are in need. I suffer from some mental health issues as well, but probably nothing on the level some LGBT people experience
@BillyJohnson2006
6 жыл бұрын
We can't compare each other's lives. IDK what you go through, but whatever it is, it is something that isnt any less important. Take care of yourself! :)
@WouldYouKindlyNot
6 жыл бұрын
Billy Johnson you too friend!
@JustViolet626
3 жыл бұрын
Gay Mormon here and holy cow I cannot stress how validating this is. Legitimately, thank God for Dan Reynolds.
@dallenbaldwin3484
6 жыл бұрын
As a member of the LDS Church, I want to apologize for the way non-members, members of the LGBTQ community, etc. are treated in overwhelmingly mormon communities. I've felt like an outsider at times because of my opinions but continue to worship and live the best I can. I've always felt that differing beliefs and opinions shouldn't affect the way we treat people; even if I've not been perfect at it. Christ is the example. He sat with the publicans and sinners. He never cast them out and gave the ultimate sacrifice in the garden and on the cross for them as well as everyone else, even if they didn't follow or agree with him. I hope that the people of the church can better figure out how to love and worship the way Christ did.
@brandongarner643
6 жыл бұрын
Fellow Mormon here Bro! I hope so too. We gotta have empathy and maintain an atmosphere where the Holy Ghost can reside to really be able to connect with people with love and understanding. For me, I never knew anyone who was openly LGBTQ until college and it’s tough to adjust to listening and loving someone who is going through something that is so different than what I experience sexually, but it can be done when we have openness and love.
@mickaelherzock323
6 жыл бұрын
While what you say seems genuine and loving, there's still a message behind it that peeves me. And that is "Jesus sat with publicans and sinners". What does that mean? That you think of yourself as good, and those that are not falling in the steps of your beliefs, sinners. Which, somehow, makes you superior to them. But since you are a nice person, you still reach your hand out to them. I might be wrong, but this is how it sounds, and not only from you, but from every deeply religious person that preaches to accept LGBTQ people. I'm sure you're a good person and all, but please, take a moment to reflect on that. It's not when people will accept LGBTQ people despite the fact that they are what they are that the world will move forward, but when people will finally get in their thick skull that there's absolutely nothing wrong or bad or sinful about it.
@craigschmidt2542
6 жыл бұрын
I'm old enough and experienced enough to come to my own conclusions independent of the conclusions that others have come to and independent of religion. My conclusion is that homosexuality is wrong/bad/sinful. I recognize that you may also be old enough and experienced enough and may have come to a conclusion that is the polar opposite of mine. I'm sure homosexuality isn't the only thing we'd disagree on. The secret is to find a way to coexist as peaceably and happy as possible.
@johnathanpowell6128
6 жыл бұрын
Mickaël Herzock You are close, but not exactly. To me, as a Mormon, when I hear about Jesus sitting with sinners, I try not to place myself with Jesus, but with the sinners. A key aspect of Mormonism is recognizing that each of us has faults, and that we should strive each day to overcome them. The lesson to be taken from the story of Jesus is not "We should love people who are less than us", it is "We are all sinners compared to Christ, and he accepts us all anyway. Who are we to judge?". Unfortunately, it is a fine line, and Mormons, being imperfect like everyone else, sometimes step over it, and for that, I, like the original commenter, would like to apologize.
@mickaelherzock323
6 жыл бұрын
Thing is, it's not something that can be in any shape or form accepted. We can disagree on political views, on whether or not Harry Potter is great, on fashion, on veganism... Because there's always discussions to be open and we can both grow a little from them. But when you're are stamping the very existence of someone as something that you find wrong, then coexistence is not as easy. If I said "I've reached the conclusion that black people are inferior to white people", how would a black person ever be able to accept this? It's not a matter of opinion when it's a one-way street. It's not a matter of opinion when one deeply believes their existence is worthier than someone else's. Because being homosexual might not be everything that a person is, but it still is who they are. It's not like you're saying "I believe women should have long hair". Short haired girls would tell you to fuck off, but it wouldn't mean you can't get along on other things. Sexuality is much more important than that.
@timv82
4 жыл бұрын
I was raised Mormon and am gay, I fought depression all my life, almost committed suicide and learned to absolutely hate myself. Thankfully those days are behind me (I have nothing to do with the Mormon community anymore either). I deeply appreciate what Dan is trying to do here, I wish there were more like him. Seriously touched by this. We have progressed so much in my lifetime.
@kristybaisch3964
6 жыл бұрын
Wow... Fantastic interview of a fantastic person
@FINEDIAMOND
4 жыл бұрын
He's so intelligent and down-to-Earth and a truly beautiful soul. I adore him!
@demonwriterx9412
6 жыл бұрын
My family and I are Mormon and we believe to love and accept everyone. And I am glad my sister is so kind and accepting. She has a a large friend group, like 8 or so, maybe more! She has at least two gay guy friends, one is transgender (who wants to be accepted as a girl) one is bisexual. I don't know all of her friends but I am glad she is not one to avoid them because of their sexual orientation. She is 15 now and she told me how kids in her school, always bully her friends, but she always protects them and stands up for them and I am glad she is not a bully and doesn't use her religion to try to ”convert” them. She likes them, just the way they are. And I and my family, love them too. We are happy she is friends with them than the bullies that bully them.
@St33ldancer
6 жыл бұрын
I'm Mormon myself, and this is dang well said. However, I'm also not from Utah, so perhaps I have a more balanced perspective in this kind of thing.
@hehet_yeosang
6 жыл бұрын
Always loved imagine dragons, I didn’t even know who the guys were in the band for a while. Now I love imagine dragons even more! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
@lamb2621
3 жыл бұрын
Leviticus 18:22
@Cologram
Жыл бұрын
@@lamb2621 quit wasting your time. I’ve seen you reply to so many people with the same thing. You’re not changing anyone’s mind so just stop because you’re wrong
@cheverechat
5 жыл бұрын
I am a committed member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (referred to here as the Mormon Church). I loved this conversation and think Dan Reynolds' work on this issue is inspiring and beautiful! The Church did in fact express support for LOVELOUD. It's important for the conversation between Orthodox religious groups and LGBTQ+ groups to keep happening. Even though there are likely to remain points of disagreement between the two, there are also important values and truths we have to share with one another and we must keep working together and leverage all of our collective strengths to make the world a brighter and more hospitable place for all of God's children to live in!
@LemurWhoSpoke
6 жыл бұрын
Conditional love = hate
@jackhappens
6 жыл бұрын
Free Market Capitalist I think it'd be more accurate to say conditional love is not real love. I only love you if... I only love you when...
@LemurWhoSpoke
6 жыл бұрын
jackhappens Is that real love, then? I don't know about you, but the ones I truly love I love unconditionally. I love them for who they are, with all their flaws and despite their mistakes. Telling someone that they will only be loved if they change to be what you want demonstrates only hatred of who and what they are. The same goes for entire groups of people. If a religion only accepts people who adhere to their faith, damning everyone else outside of it, then that religion does not preach love. It preaches hate. A religion can try to hide behind tolerance or even kindness to outsiders, but if it or its god ultimately retaliate with damnation, that is still hate. This applies to the religious intolerance of atheists, minorities, and female equality, as well as LGBTQ.
@jackhappens
6 жыл бұрын
Alex Dunkel No, it's not... I literally said it wasn't.
@LemurWhoSpoke
6 жыл бұрын
jackhappens The first reply got me in a particular mindset, causing me to misread / misinterpret what you were getting at. In a way, I was responding more to the first comment than to you. Sorry.
@jackhappens
6 жыл бұрын
Alex Dunkel It's cool, and I was clarifying for that person because he seemed to be baiting you.
@shauniebnaturalista6672
6 жыл бұрын
Matthew Sheppard changed my heart years ago. ALL lives matter and are beautiful.
@oblivious93massacre
6 жыл бұрын
I grew up in the South, in an area made up mostly of Baptists. People there feel very strongly about their religious convictions, to the point that they no longer think for themselves. I got lucky. My dad’s family consisted of Jehovah’s Witnesses and my mom’s family was Catholic. Okay, okay, I know - how is that lucky? Well, my parents decided to let me attend different churches of my choice in order for me to decide which faith I believed in. I tried to go into each church with an open mind and I forced myself to stick with each church long enough to really understand what they were trying to teach. Oddly enough, it seems most religions teach the same principles, but each one chooses to put emphasis on certain principles. Baptist, Catholic, Jehovah’s Witness, Buddhist, Lutheran. Those are all the religions I checked out before I realized they all really teach one thing. Be good. Just be good. Be nice. Be compassionate. Live your life with only good intentions and good things will come your way. I don’t know why so many people get hung up on judging others for not following the path of their religion when the very act of doing so goes against their faith’s overall message.
@krishurlburt7375
6 жыл бұрын
Alot of people suffer nowadays, only due to cruel pointless actions made by ignorant people. When I was attending public school in Texas, I thought about committing suicide on a daily bases. Because for years I was harassed verbally and physically for being Buddhist. In Texas theirs a Anti-Bulling law, but the principles would never charge them with assault or even punish them. So it never ended. One day I beat the hell out of one for hitting me in the face, and the only thing that did was stop the physical assaults. And this was recent, I'm not some 60 year old man telling a story. I graduated two years ago.
@erintreez
6 жыл бұрын
Kris Hurlburt I'm so sorry to hear about your experiences. As an educator, it breaks my heart to hear of children experiencing physical/psychological bullying or harassment at school. My colleagues and myself feel and were taught that school is to be a safe place for all students, regardless of race, gender, creed, ability, whether the student sports blue hair, tattoos, loves anime or death metal.....all kids have a right to be in class without intimidation, ridicule, discrimination, etc. We strive for a culture of empathy and inclusion. Adults are there to guide and protect kids, not be punitive or indifferent. I honestly don't know how districts across the country compare regarding this issue. (There are stats and studies, but I don't think they are nearly as telling as the scandals or phone videos that pop up...) I'd like to believe that more districts are improving, time will tell. I hope that your environment now, whether work or school, is better; and, that your experience can help you be the person that speaks out against injustice or ignorance when it appears. Wishing you success in your endeavors 🍀 Cali teacher 😎
@albeitarson6006
6 жыл бұрын
As a Mormon I know the doctrine won't change unless God says so. However no where in the scriptures does it say to treat a LGBT member any differently than a heterosexual. After all, one of the two greatest commandments is to love your neighbor.
@bytebeatspro
Жыл бұрын
Happy to see this side of Dan! Now we know how his songs were created and it truly stands for.
@phantomWuss
6 жыл бұрын
as an lds and a huge fan of the band i'm so, so proud that they use their fame as a platform to talk about topics as important as this. one of the great commandment is to love each other regardless of our differences. we need to support each other - not shut them out or turn them away. if we could all just act with a little more love as human beings, no matter the differences, the world would be a much healthier, and kinder place. thankyou dan, for speaking up. i'm really looking forward to watching the doco!
@LagrimaArdiente
6 жыл бұрын
If I weren't in public right now, I'd be crying.
@garagay9845
4 жыл бұрын
Isn't the best to watch your favorite talk show host and your favorite artist together
@SolitaireMasta
6 жыл бұрын
In the Zion Curtain (Utah and Idaho) the Mormon culture is repulsive. I grew up Mormon in Washington and California as an lgbt youth and my family showed me love and acceptance. They saw my attraction to other women as a challenge from God and not something I chose. My mother even looked for and found resources from the church for lgbt members and those looking to understand them. This isn't a Mormonism thing, it's a subculture thing.
@sarahermosilla523
5 жыл бұрын
I am mormon, but I am from Chile.. I have plenty of friends in Utah and honestly I cannot understand why is this "shame" culture growing so hard in church there... At least here, people are way more open and less judgy than what I hear from Utah, I've never seen anyone mormon ashaming someone for being gay, or for not following Church rules or whatever. I thinks this whole Guilt thing is specifically in Utah which is kind of interesting and alarming at the same time. I dont know, just my appreciation..
@kudduhappy7968
4 жыл бұрын
He is the best....He tells everything which was true....I m so proud of you DAN....👌
@janelleledonne6884
6 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to see this documentary!
@lamb2621
3 жыл бұрын
Leviticus 18:22
@blablablair1
6 жыл бұрын
What a lovely soul. People in positions of influence are especially needed as allies and advocates for change.
@hefnhef1
Жыл бұрын
Dan Reynolds will save more lives than the Mormon church (or any religion) ever will. We need more people like Dan Reynolds.
@msbookgal
6 жыл бұрын
Great interview and insightful interview. Keep doing what your doing, Dan.
@gretatoth8759
6 жыл бұрын
I was just wondering 3 days ago how he hadn't been on the show yet! Two of my favourite people at the same desk *fangirling*
@LincolnWiseDidMyMom
6 жыл бұрын
I was born LDS, and raised in Utah for the first 17 years of my life, I've felt doubt at about 12, and the harsh rejection of my community when I left the church. In doing so I experienced kinda the same thing. Mormons don't just do this to the LGBT community, it's literally anybody that goes against their beliefs. I was kicked out of my home at 18 because I had consentual sex with my girlfriend. The rejection I faced in that moment lead to 2 suicide attempts in the following 6 months. Religious pressure leading to depression in Utah is a real issue. A very serious issue that is so important to me, and nobody seems to want to talk about. So thank you for opening this conversation up. 💚
@oscaratlas
Жыл бұрын
We need more brave and inspiring people like Dan Reynolds! 🏳️🌈
@jenfnp
6 жыл бұрын
A well spoken and compassionate young man. I hope his parents are proud of him.
@KariAaraas100
6 жыл бұрын
That man is so specttacular. I feel proud to have met him
@melisaturna1187
6 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful human being. I'm proud to be a fan of yours once again.
@iant4339
6 жыл бұрын
What an amazing guy. Thank you for all you do, Dan.
@ingrid_mxx
6 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I was raised in a family who didn't put any pressure on being religious, I have 4 other siblings, dad's orthodox and mom's reformat (it's a religion) but they rarely took us to church, mostly on easter or so but that also if we asked to go. I think parents should be like that, cause yeah you give a religion to your child but at one point in his/her life you're not gonna be there anymore, and the child if they want, they won't go after religion like the parent. I think it's important to let the child be a child and teach them about all the different religions when they're at the right age to truly understand it, and it should be their will to choose if they want it or not in their life
@amber8892
6 жыл бұрын
As a Mormon who is bisexual and suffered lifelong depression and yet still loves the gospel; I find him inspirational. Thank you man, thank you so much.
@dragonairbender1796
6 жыл бұрын
Amberlee Davies why do you love the gospel but not believe it
@EG-qr3wg
9 ай бұрын
Minka Kelly you are so lucky! My two favorite guys.
@melissalong8491
6 жыл бұрын
Great interview, loved it!
@ՐԹՇՐՏԹՇԹՌՎԾՌ-վ9ֆ
5 жыл бұрын
As an LDS member, it all depends how one is raised. I love my friends who are part of the LGBTQ community. There is a thing called, “human!” You can’t judge the LDS church as a whole because of their beliefs. Not all members of that religion are the same. Each member have their different views of where they stand. I would know because I have seen members judge in the most unrighteous way. If non members and members of the church knew what righteous judgement is, we wouldn’t have judgmental people hurting those who are struggling. Dan is a great example of righteous judgement.
@IliyaMoroumetz
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Dan. Such a nuanced conversation about a subject that has no easy answers.
@InfectionFever
6 жыл бұрын
Him and Brendon Urie should work together since they both grew up Mormons, and are massive musicians.
@jc789852
6 жыл бұрын
wow i just cried watching this thinking about my own mom /: people who's parents just accept them from the moment they come out are so lucky, and they need to cherish that
@mybraineatseverything7404
6 жыл бұрын
"We love you, just the way you are...when you're perfect." -Alanis Morissette
@anonomus3564
6 жыл бұрын
My dad always tells LGBTQ family and friends, "I love you and support you, but my religion says you are wrong, so I can't condone your lifestyle." What does that even mean? It's like a backhanded compliment, an oxi moron. I think it's cowardly, makes me think less of him. Don't hide behind your religion, or let it dictate what you can think, feel, or condone, make those decisions for yourself and use your religion to lift yourself up, lift others, love, support, and follow Christ's examples.
@sarahb.1669
6 жыл бұрын
I'm a Lutheran Christian, and I've had this conversation with so many people. I'm a huge ally and supporter of the LGBTQ+ community, and my family many times doesn't understand that compassion and love, foundations of our faith, are more important than judgement. I'll leave all that to God, but I will love and support and care for those in the LGBTQ+ community. What Dan is doing is so important and just really resonates with me.
@danreynolds2117
3 жыл бұрын
I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well add me up on WhatsApp through my mobile number that will be indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages Hangouts mail: reynoldsdan896@gmail.com WhatsApp number: +1(512)7348572
@nikkim7012
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This was a fantastic video to end my horrible day with.
@martinzhang8115
4 жыл бұрын
I like his sincere attitube
@itsnotworthit7178
6 жыл бұрын
This is so beautiful, what he's doing is amazing Nothing but respect
@lamb2621
3 жыл бұрын
Leviticus 18:22
@HelgaCavoli
6 жыл бұрын
It's not about religion. It's about families. People get both mixed.
@scrappycatz
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you for speaking out.
@danreynolds2117
3 жыл бұрын
I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well add me up on WhatsApp through my mobile number that will be indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages Hangouts mail: reynoldsdan896@gmail.com WhatsApp number: +1(512)7348572
@charltonsingleton1060
6 жыл бұрын
Great job wonderful interview.
@garylutz8382
6 жыл бұрын
Please understand The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, aka "The Mormon Church" has a much different stance on homosexuality that what certain individual members of the church express. The doctrine will not change, the teachings are inclusive, and most members of the church accept all as children of our Heavenly Father even though they do not believe their sexuality is in line with God's law. Equally, those who chose to persecute anyone for any reason are also not acting in concert with God's law. The sad facts presented by Dan are true and preventable but not by a change in God's laws, by a change in the hearts of those who do not truly understand the love God has for each of his children, no matter how they chose to live their lives.
@slivertoe
5 жыл бұрын
Hi, Gary. I appreciate your words here as well as your concern. You clearly having a loving heart. I'm gay and I was raised Mormon (I don't believe in the church anymore,) and I agree, there is much more love in the church than hate. Most of my family is still Mormon and they are absolute angels who support me no matter what. I was only ever bullied by a few Mormons that I didn't know well, but that was the exception rather than the rule, and I've never viewed those experiences as representative of the Mormon community as a whole. I disagree with you, though, when you say the teachings are inclusive. Despite a loving family and a relatively peaceful experience at church in terms of my peers, my childhood and teen years were fraught with shame, secrecy, isolation, and fear. To learn that my sexuality, which I didn't choose and can't change, could keep me out of God's kingdom unless I marry a woman that I'll never physically desire or be single and celibate for the rest of my life was damaging and devastating, and now, at age 36, even after leaving the church half a lifetime ago, I still haven't put all the pieces of my self-esteem back together. And the same could be said of those who stay in the church and try to resist their sexuality in one way or another. It's a bad deal any way you slice it. The teachings, as they are, are unhealthy for gay people, no matter how "kindly" those teachings are offered. Even as the church's rhetoric on homosexuality becomes more understanding and compassionate, which it has, and I give them massive credit for that, the suicide rate among LGBTQ youth in Utah continues to climb. It's not a handful of "mean Mormons" that are hurting these kids. It's the church's teachings and the divisive effect they have on families and communities, and most importantly, on the minds and hearts of gay Mormons who are not only terrified of potential persecution, but in many cases, their own families, themselves, and even God. They are looking to their faith for guidance and comfort but receiving unbearable solutions instead, and if the church doesn't begin to recognize its considerable share of the blame in this crisis, I fear it will only get worse.
@nathanlerud3985
6 жыл бұрын
I think I helped solve the bullying problem years ago by just labelling what it is. Flirting
@rparl
6 жыл бұрын
It's the attitude, not the altitude. Good work, Dan.
@IrokoDBS
6 жыл бұрын
TIL who dan Reynolds is and how singing believer when i read the title was terrifically ironic-
@lazyperfectionist1
6 жыл бұрын
"...and I _love_ my faith." ...but does your faith love _you?_
@spainconnection4181
4 жыл бұрын
Many do, but just don't say it. I do.
@mnmdisney
6 жыл бұрын
Love him!! Seen him in concert!!! VERY SPIRITUAL AND CONCIOUSLY AWARE 🤗😍🙏🤗🤗🤗💜💜💜💜💜
@_xancurse_12
6 жыл бұрын
I love Imagine Dragons. I appreciate that he is taking the time to advocate on behalf of not just morman church but possibly all religions that are anti lgbtq. I hope it helps.
@ValenCabot
6 жыл бұрын
2 of my favorite people in the world together talking about the lgbtqa+ community 🙌🙏 👏👏👏👏
@juanpallicer7031
11 ай бұрын
What a two great men!❤
@LoganLS0
6 жыл бұрын
This seems like a classic 'you can't have it both ways' situation.
@justagurl1425
5 жыл бұрын
What an amazing young man talking about this in a time when people are still so intolerant of people who are different in any way
@drmay
6 жыл бұрын
It's not love if there's a qualified attached. Jesus didn't say the second great commandment was love your neighbor as yourself... as long as... Great job Dan.
@confusedwhale
6 жыл бұрын
The Killers are also Mormon. Honestly, I didn't even know about Imagine Dragon.
@loreleimchoul9539
2 жыл бұрын
I’m a Mormon as well.
@seisineyer121
6 жыл бұрын
My 8 year old son wants to say "I love him. "
@danreynolds2117
3 жыл бұрын
I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well add me up on WhatsApp through my mobile number that will be indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages Hangouts mail: reynoldsdan896@gmail.com WhatsApp number: +1(512)7348572
@giantustedes
6 жыл бұрын
As a Mormon who very much rejects Utah culture I can say this pretty exactly reflects my own perspective
@jocelynthomas-jjthe-crazylover
6 жыл бұрын
Is there a way to like a video a million times???? because that is exactly what I want to do right now
@hitormiss8882
6 жыл бұрын
Already loved him as well.... Now I respect him...
@TrizTrax
6 жыл бұрын
FINALLY!!!!!! My two favorite people together
@kelvinnana205
6 жыл бұрын
How can you call something your foundation if you don't believe in the foundation?
@Brecken22
5 жыл бұрын
I wonder why even have a religion? Let kids grow up and be free and think on their own. There is so much pressure these days to believe in this or that. Just live your life and don't choose what someone has to believe. Everyone is equal and why hold someone down and raise them a certain way on what to believe?
@londonafalava7662
6 жыл бұрын
Preach Dan, PReAcH!!!
@lemonhscott7667
6 жыл бұрын
Woo Dan Reynolds he won a Trevor award
@Lugano89_MD
6 жыл бұрын
Dan is simply amazing!
@midtownjohn
6 жыл бұрын
Wow ! Great Viewpoint.
@Switchplayar
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@micger
6 жыл бұрын
He's a good public speaker.
@ronniecaron6827
6 жыл бұрын
SHARE THIS VID WITH EVERYONE YOU KNOW! DANS DOCUMENTARY SOUNDS LIKE IT MAY SHAKE THE EARTH.
@qayatazawanthamwaahmawan2484
6 жыл бұрын
Proverbs 1:22 How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
@dextersmithbsee
6 жыл бұрын
Great people almost always exhibit their greatness in small or sometimes large doses.
@m.s.aviation7065
5 жыл бұрын
When he came out it looked like they blured him out, cause of the look of the wall 0:03
@utkarsh5129
6 жыл бұрын
How is the logic of discrimination against the LGBTQ community any worse than the mythology of the entire Mormon religion, or any other religion for that matter? Shouldn't Trevor have pressed him on that too?
@linaonet
5 жыл бұрын
Utah members, love everyone.
@BreMontez
6 жыл бұрын
I’m trying to concentrate in the message but 😩 They are so good looking 🙂
@___stormgurl___2822
6 жыл бұрын
BreMontez. Lol
@wualtercacaguate6626
6 жыл бұрын
I’m a Mormon is so f true so much guilty in my life
@Ru_bles
6 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one who noticed that Dan and Trevor have the same exact haircut
@darkamagumo716
6 жыл бұрын
oh shit
@luvmorrisey20
5 жыл бұрын
So impressed by him. Wow.
@MUSCU1964
6 жыл бұрын
Love from France.😁
@lisacollins3116
6 жыл бұрын
I don't think he would read this. he should be in his glory. I would love to see a concert.one in a million.
@danreynolds2117
3 жыл бұрын
I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well add me up on WhatsApp through my mobile number that will be indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages Hangouts mail: reynoldsdan896@gmail.com WhatsApp number: +1(512)7348572
@txiatg28
6 жыл бұрын
Yesssssssssss! So true!
@JebediahKerman787
6 жыл бұрын
Wow! Dan and Trevor look so much alike
@u.s.constitution1776
6 жыл бұрын
This interview is rediculious, he is basically throwing the LDS church under the bus because he doesn't want to follow the commandments of the church. Also he only talks about people who live in Utah as if the whole church is only Utah which is inaccurate since the church is a world wide church. It has more to do with the culture of the people in Utah, not the church. It's not like 80 or 90% Are even mormon it's like maybe 60%.
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