Are there stories of either Church members enacting capital punishment on anyone who made the oath of never revealing temple ordinances, or Church members attempting to commit suicide for the same reason?

Wow, the change in Michael Purdy’s countenance was striking when he was asked that first question. He gives the impression that he was expecting a very different kind of interview.

Never forget. Others must see this

"I have no idea..."
I don't believe that for one second

So many many times I've ran my right thumb across my throat and waistline in an enactment  in the temples that potentially I would do that if I divulged what I had learned and committed to in the temple. I first went through the temple in 1984. This went on for years. Who else remembers PAY LAE ALE three times in the prayer circle? Who else remembers the 5 points of fellowship at the veil? I'm also having memories of being touched twice (once with water, once with oil) by the finger of temple workers on my bare skin an inch or two below my navel in washing & anointings and then the guy putting my garments on me under my very loose and flowy shield.

My friend was inactive for 15 years. When he did the endowment ceremony the first time after reactivation he was at the veil. He did the points of fellowship part and was scolded by a temple worker and told to stand off at the side until everyone else went through. He then was advised about the changes.

Came here from Mormon Stories, LDS talks, the episode on ties to the Masons.
Well done channel, logical, proper. Subscribed!

Excellent analysis of this classic interview we can’t let time forget.

I came to see this video after seeing you on Mormon Stories yesterday. Thanks for your thoughtful perspective.

The more I see videos of any of the Mormon church leaders talk, the more I seem to find almost immediate cunning word play that would make many politicians drool with envy.

Another great analysis. I think this interview is likely the last time we’ll see a skeptical journalist press for answers against a member of the top leadership

I was SHUNNED for leaving this “club”

If your going to dedicate your life for a cause, your going to have an idea about it.  If you are a sales man then you would say " I have no idea"

Nemo - love what you’re doing. Keep it up, dude.

It was standard practice to shun single moms when their exes trash them to their bishops, at least in Utah County. I sold a home because I was cut off in a ward and begged for 6 months, in vain, to have my family's records transferred. There was a support group, at least when I lived through it, for single moms whose bishops listened to their abusive exes. I was invited to be a member and spoke to one woman in the group, although with young children I was not able to attend. She told me that she went to support other women, and the only reason her bishop believed her and not her abusive ex was because it was her dad. Shunning, or being "cut off," was a common practice at the time.

This was SO helpful Nemo.  I watched it in April 2024 and since it has been scrubbed from some sites (Mormon Discussions - John Dehlin) I was grateful to be able to see so much of the actual interview!

excellent analysis, thank you!

Let’s play a game while we watch… it’s called "Name that Fallacy!"

Really appreciated the breakdown you did for this interview. You made some solid comments and highlighted some of the more subtle things going on. Keep up the good work!

Great video. Could've watched another 2 hours.