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A few resources I mention in the video:
*Mormon speech about countenances: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/04/it-shows-in-your-face?lang=eng
*Lyrics to the primary song about smiling: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/music/text/childrens-songbook/smiles?lang=eng
*Jennette McCurdy
Interview: https://nerdfighteria.info/v/VY63dB6-Uwk/#:~:text=So%20we%20were%20what%20I,usually%20three%20or%20four%20families.
*NY Post article about my original Mormon Face video: https://nypost.com/2024/04/15/lifestyle/ex-mormon-reveals-why-members-of-her-former-church-look-alike/
*Deseret News article responding to the NY Post Article: https://shorturl.at/1cm5s
*YouTube channel “Ward Radio” responds to my Mormon Face video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVNbEwLGt0E&t=365s
*Clip where H3 Channel tries to figure out if I’m Mormon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx_rPcMRmR8
*Skin quality amongst Mormons research paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21151864/
*Early Mormon church converts in Europe (source #1): https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/content/trek/the-convert-immigrants?lang=eng#
*Early Mormon church converts in Europe (source #2): https://research.cgu.edu/mormonism-migration-project/study-resources/mormonism-in-europe/
*Scientific paper about Utah Mormon genes: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1684477/pdf/ajhg00166-0108.pdf
*FLDS face rare genetic disorders: https://shorturl.at/TloBu
*”Skin of blackness” scripture in The Book of Mormon: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/2-ne/5?lang=eng
*Quote from Mormon leader about Native American girl becoming “several shades lighter” than her parents: https://missedinsunday.com/memes/race/shades-lighter/
*Article with political cartoon about Mormons: https://archive.thinkprogress.org/what-a-19th-century-campaign-to-declare-mormons-non-white-tells-us-about-modern-islamophobia-231556790c58/
*VICE article about Mormons and Plastic Surgery: https://www.vice.com/en/article/housewives-of-salt-lake-city-plastic-surgery-mormon-church/
*Salt Lake Tribune article about Mormons and beauty standards: https://www.vice.com/en/article/housewives-of-salt-lake-city-plastic-surgery-mormon-church/
*YouTube video about why some people have a “gay voice”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF7KCsvcw2g
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Other resources that may interest you:
*Why I left the Mormon Church: https://www.mormontruths.com/why-i-left-the-mormon-church/
*My book, How to Leave the Mormon Church: https://shorturl.at/3dawW
*My Mormon endowment explained video: (https://youtu.be/_jXk53GhZr0)
*Mormon garments explained video: (https://youtu.be/CZVrRWfDHYU)
*Every rule I followed as a Mormon: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYoCjhT2098&t=4396s)
*My Mormon mission was a waste: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uicAn4l9z4&t=18s)
*Complete story of my Mormon wedding: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gLAVyGy5tk&t=961s)
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