Episodio 423: Estos son los mormones más "famosos"

·1 hr 12 min·5 clips

The host questions how a list of '15 famous saints' can include people he's never heard of, revealing Mormonism's celebrity paradox.

In episode 423 of Pesquisas Mormonas, host Manuel presents a lighthearted, 'farandulero' break from serious topics by examining famous Mormons. He begins by questioning the irony of lists claiming '15 famous saints' that include unknown individuals, setting up a critique of Mormon celebrity culture. The host reviews active figures like Brandon Flowers of The Killers and Lindsay Stirling, who remains publicly supportive. He contrasts them with ex-Mormons like David Archuleta and Dan Reynolds, detailing Reynolds' departure over LGBTQ issues. The episode delves into historical and infamous Mormons, including serial killer Ted Bundy, who used the church to hide, and outlaw Butch Cassidy, posthumously baptized. Manuel analyzes Mormon media site Más Fe, showing how it misquotes celebrities like Ryan Gosling and Katherine Heigl to imply positive church influence. He discusses the WordPerfect founders, Bruce Bastian and Alan Ashton, who donated opposing millions on gay marriage. The host also touches on authors like Stephen Covey and Orson Scott Card, noting Card's homophobia. Other mentions include Amy Adams, Chelsea Handler, and Alice Cooper's tangential Mormon ties. The episode concludes with a critique of Más Fe's inclusion of non-Mormon prayers, like Matthew Perry's, and a call for listener support.

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