What a precious angel. I used to sing that song when I was little. And although I no longer practice the Mormon faith nor attend church, this is still one of my favorite songs and I WILL teach it to my daughter.
Is there REALLY a religious argument going on right now? This is a small child singing a song. I find it so sad when people feel the need to find any reason they can to argue about religion, whether they have a faith or not.
I cant belive some of you! You are freaking bashing her religion WHEN THIS IS NOT ABOUT HER RELIGION!! You people are just being jerks. She is singing a cute little song, so let her! I have been Mormon my ENTIRE LIFE, and I belive it. If I didn't, I wouldn't go to church! So stop bagging on the video, and go back to listing to something else!
So sad, she doesn't fully understand what she is saying, but she is obligated to accept it anyway due to the authority of her parents and church.
I would never indoctrinate my own child like this. I would give them time for their brain to form before introducing them to religion, not shove it down their throats when they are too under-developed to understand and question it rationally.
@appleguy77 As she gets older and learns to think for herself, she will choose to accept it or not. Teaching someone something religious IS NOT brainwashing. If you make that claim, you must also claim that any secular teachings of the world, the media, etc. brainwash us too. Everyone & every entity teaches and influences someone's beliefs, but it's a person's responsibility to choose whether to believe it or not. We are all accountable for what we choose to believe.
But that's not fair at all. Children accept what their parents tell them without any question, for good biological reasons. When they grow up, they will be so biased towards their religion they won't be able to think for themselves. They will see religion as something you can't question, something that's been proven long ago that's not up for debate.
@appleguy77 Well, let me ask you, do you believe and accept everything your parents and teachers taught you? Do you believe all that the media teaches you? Can you think for yourself? If you can, other people can. People who seek truth will always ask questions. People who don't care will go on living their lives and just have fun carrying on the family traditions they see as good. It is their choice, and no one can alter that enough to eliminate one's personal agency.
The reason people see religion this way is because they learned it from an authority figure, like a priest, that used systematic and forcible pressure to make the child adopt radically different beliefs = brainwashing. Look it up.
@appleguy77 Does religion really have more 'authority' or power over the minds of young people than the media these days? Media has a huge effect on influencing the youth (i.e., teaching that vanity and greed are more important than integrity and virtue).
So the question is, do I 'brainwash' my children with these 'horrible' religious principles (such as dignity, love, honesty, humility, etc.) or with values the media often glorifies & teaches? I think I'll wisely & happily choose the 1st :)
How is teaching a child a simple song "forcing" the child to "adopt radically different" beliefs any more than any other song?
People often blame religion for their problems, but the problem is not religion. Religion is no different than any other entity, for they all in some way "forcibly pressure" (or in other words, influence) some idea to be taught to some audience.
Remember 'live and learn'? People are accountable for what they believe. It's not religion's fault.
What comes to mind as disturbing are phrases like "Lead me", "Teach me all that I must do". It conditions the children to be subservient, conform, and obey to authority. They are pressured into believing it from an authority figure until they never dare question the god that subjugates them. Not to mention the social pressures, leaving the church is committing social suicide, you can lose friends.
@appleguy77 Appleguy, I don't know about your personal experience w/ religion, and while some families, true, are raised with authoritarian style, many families have raised their children to ask questions and find out for themselves what they believe. The song "I am a Child of God" teaches submission to God, not man's authority, and the LDS church (to whom this song belongs) teaches their people to seek truth, not to merely accept it from its leaders. Search "Personal Revelation" on lds.org.
As for the claim that religion's influence is just like any other (media, secular sources, etc.). There are some key differences. Normally, when people want to influence our beliefs, they don't talk down to us, appealing authority, and to emotions like fear, so they can pressure us into believing dogma. And they certainly don't do it to children. And yes, an adult does have the means and the responsibility to choose wether to believe or not, but a child lacks critical reasoning.
@appleguy77 Watch the youtube trailer for the film entitled "Miss Representation." The media is constantly talking down to us, pressuring society to feel a certain way. Constant, subtle messages of fear and depreciation are communicated in the media daily ESPECIALLY to children. Marketing campaigns are constantly telling us how much we lack, so that we feel we MUST buy. They want kids to think "If I don't dress like this, I'll be a social outcast" or "People won't like me unless I have this."
“But even if we or an angel from heaven (moroni) should preach to you a gospel other than what we have preached to you, curse be on him!” Galatians 1:6-9 Mormon’s are not prepared for the coming apocalypse, Huge Sorrow will be to the mormon who refuse to see the truth, You have been warned your fall will be great. Read the BIBLE ONLY!
“But even if we or an angel from heaven (moroni) should preach to you a gospel other than what we have preached to you, curse be on him!” Galatians 1:6-9 Mormon’s are not prepared for the coming apocalypse, Huge Sorrow will be to the morman who refuse to see the truth, You have been warned your fall will be great. Read the BIBLE ONLY!
@MsBScotch quite messing with her stupid bitch and besides if you dont have anything smart to say troll, get off this site! you're truly wasting your time honestly
To the person who posted this video this is beautiful. I advise you to use the review all comments facility to stop these hate mongers from ruining a beautiful experience.
My advice to lds dont reply to their hatred and they will go away
OMG!!! she is the cutest thing ever. how old is she. she is a great singer for her young age. and it is amazing how she memorized the words to the song. :)
To the bashers: We are all trying to get to the same place. We are drawn toward the religions that we are able to understand and those which make sense to us. Do not condemn ANYONE who is in search of good. Even the Buddhist (sp?) in on a journy for light and truth. Ultimately, I believe that is what we are all searching for. Where we find it, and whether we embrace it or not, is our free agency. Do not condemn what (and who) you don't understand.
The weak infant is burning in his crib. I am watching his tender flesh burning away. The flames are blackening the body of fragility. Clouds of smoke have filled the manger. The child's screaming has finally stopped. The incinerated skin crumbling faintly to the ground. I stare at the corpse and now remove the skull. It is time to return to the depths of doom. As demons praise my return. I enter my crypt and place the trophy above my shrine. Behold! The son of god is now dead!
cute video :) that was my favorite song in church. Although I no longer attend the LSD church, or any church, I do miss that song :) as for the comment on Mormonism, I think it was out of line. I was raised mormon and do not believe in what I was taught still respect it and still invite elders to my home. I do think anyone should someone on their beliefs, it's hateful and against God no matter what religion you are in.
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Keep feeding them young! Let me guess you wisper to her what to say when "bearing her testimony" pssst... Joseph Smmiff is a true prophit of God...sick and wrong. My children a far away from mormonism!!
This is true, I remember someone whispering in my ear telling me what to say during "my" testimony... Sounds like you've been to the church. BUT as crazy as the mormons are, they have the right to their beliefs just as you do. And If... I were a child, and another child or their parents told me To stay away because I was a mormon I would have been hurt. Children are what their parents raise them to be and should not be blamed. You seem just as awful as what you hate.
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This child has no idea what she is saying! still it is adorable lol but very disturbing. Give the kid a chance to accept or reject the LDs faith based on her own reasoning. give guidance not brainwash her GEEZ
oh i loved this video! my sister and i use to sing this when we were little girls! it is on almost all of our home videos! and your daughter sung it just like us! haha! this has made my day!!! :) :)
omg she's so adorable <3
zitek84 1 month ago
What a precious angel. I used to sing that song when I was little. And although I no longer practice the Mormon faith nor attend church, this is still one of my favorite songs and I WILL teach it to my daughter.
MamaSnoflake 1 month ago
Is there REALLY a religious argument going on right now? This is a small child singing a song. I find it so sad when people feel the need to find any reason they can to argue about religion, whether they have a faith or not.
twiggyluv89 2 months ago
@twiggyluv89 you are so right!
zitek84 1 month ago
IM A MORMONNN ! (;
rgnmould9 4 months ago
love the video by the way. My 17 month old loves it!
koochiebabygrl 4 months ago
Mormon or not, we are ALL children of God. If you don't know now, you will someday.
koochiebabygrl 4 months ago
WOW !!! How cute! I Love this.
discountbeeremoval 6 months ago
Little girl believs what she wants
mquattrocchi1 6 months ago
Oh she is adorable! I'm LDS and I LOVE listening to the Primary kids sing. And how DARE you so called "Christians" bash this! That is sick!
YoungSHolmesfan 6 months ago
I cant belive some of you! You are freaking bashing her religion WHEN THIS IS NOT ABOUT HER RELIGION!! You people are just being jerks. She is singing a cute little song, so let her! I have been Mormon my ENTIRE LIFE, and I belive it. If I didn't, I wouldn't go to church! So stop bagging on the video, and go back to listing to something else!
laurenroriVEVO 7 months ago
So sad, she doesn't fully understand what she is saying, but she is obligated to accept it anyway due to the authority of her parents and church.
I would never indoctrinate my own child like this. I would give them time for their brain to form before introducing them to religion, not shove it down their throats when they are too under-developed to understand and question it rationally.
appleguy77 7 months ago
@appleguy77 As she gets older and learns to think for herself, she will choose to accept it or not. Teaching someone something religious IS NOT brainwashing. If you make that claim, you must also claim that any secular teachings of the world, the media, etc. brainwash us too. Everyone & every entity teaches and influences someone's beliefs, but it's a person's responsibility to choose whether to believe it or not. We are all accountable for what we choose to believe.
chickenrace12 4 months ago
@chickenrace12
But that's not fair at all. Children accept what their parents tell them without any question, for good biological reasons. When they grow up, they will be so biased towards their religion they won't be able to think for themselves. They will see religion as something you can't question, something that's been proven long ago that's not up for debate.
appleguy77 4 months ago
@appleguy77 Well, let me ask you, do you believe and accept everything your parents and teachers taught you? Do you believe all that the media teaches you? Can you think for yourself? If you can, other people can. People who seek truth will always ask questions. People who don't care will go on living their lives and just have fun carrying on the family traditions they see as good. It is their choice, and no one can alter that enough to eliminate one's personal agency.
chickenrace12 4 months ago
@chickenrace12
pt2:
The reason people see religion this way is because they learned it from an authority figure, like a priest, that used systematic and forcible pressure to make the child adopt radically different beliefs = brainwashing. Look it up.
appleguy77 4 months ago
@appleguy77 Does religion really have more 'authority' or power over the minds of young people than the media these days? Media has a huge effect on influencing the youth (i.e., teaching that vanity and greed are more important than integrity and virtue).
So the question is, do I 'brainwash' my children with these 'horrible' religious principles (such as dignity, love, honesty, humility, etc.) or with values the media often glorifies & teaches? I think I'll wisely & happily choose the 1st :)
chickenrace12 4 months ago
@appleguy77
pt2:
How is teaching a child a simple song "forcing" the child to "adopt radically different" beliefs any more than any other song?
People often blame religion for their problems, but the problem is not religion. Religion is no different than any other entity, for they all in some way "forcibly pressure" (or in other words, influence) some idea to be taught to some audience.
Remember 'live and learn'? People are accountable for what they believe. It's not religion's fault.
chickenrace12 4 months ago
@chickenrace12
What comes to mind as disturbing are phrases like "Lead me", "Teach me all that I must do". It conditions the children to be subservient, conform, and obey to authority. They are pressured into believing it from an authority figure until they never dare question the god that subjugates them. Not to mention the social pressures, leaving the church is committing social suicide, you can lose friends.
appleguy77 4 months ago
@appleguy77 Appleguy, I don't know about your personal experience w/ religion, and while some families, true, are raised with authoritarian style, many families have raised their children to ask questions and find out for themselves what they believe. The song "I am a Child of God" teaches submission to God, not man's authority, and the LDS church (to whom this song belongs) teaches their people to seek truth, not to merely accept it from its leaders. Search "Personal Revelation" on lds.org.
chickenrace12 4 months ago
@chickenrace12
As for the claim that religion's influence is just like any other (media, secular sources, etc.). There are some key differences. Normally, when people want to influence our beliefs, they don't talk down to us, appealing authority, and to emotions like fear, so they can pressure us into believing dogma. And they certainly don't do it to children. And yes, an adult does have the means and the responsibility to choose wether to believe or not, but a child lacks critical reasoning.
appleguy77 4 months ago
@appleguy77 Watch the youtube trailer for the film entitled "Miss Representation." The media is constantly talking down to us, pressuring society to feel a certain way. Constant, subtle messages of fear and depreciation are communicated in the media daily ESPECIALLY to children. Marketing campaigns are constantly telling us how much we lack, so that we feel we MUST buy. They want kids to think "If I don't dress like this, I'll be a social outcast" or "People won't like me unless I have this."
chickenrace12 4 months ago
@appleguy77 you're right... but the kid is cute.
daf0ful 3 months ago
What a little sheep.
RomanWildernesOfPain 9 months ago
one of the cutest kids i've ever seennnnnnnn
ConcreteAngelx3 10 months ago
So very precious, thanx for sharing!
indianjoentp63 11 months ago
that's so cute i wish i could sign like that when i was little
broncos13200 11 months ago
"I am a child of god....and HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE has sent me here"
haha!!! too cute!!!!
khau007 1 year ago
"GUIDA ME"
Gracie rules....
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Five people are going to the lake of fire and brimstone!!!!!
DandC25v12 1 year ago
Awwwwwwww so cute!!!
rose81475 1 year ago
Gracie is super cute
cak20050 1 year ago
She is so cute
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imationqwest 1 year ago
aww she is too cute!!!
mikaboo1987 1 year ago
This is one of my favorite videos Gracie is adorable, God bless you Gracie and your parents too, keep singing , Iam a mormon too.
lamanitefran 1 year ago
What a sweet little girl you are, Gracie! Keep singing!
squazzer 1 year ago
@MsBScotch yeah....your right it fits for a bitch like you msbitchscotch!
kawaiilollipop1996 1 year ago
@MsBScotch quite messing with her stupid bitch and besides if you dont have anything smart to say troll, get off this site! you're truly wasting your time honestly
kawaiilollipop1996 1 year ago
@MsBScotch like you stupid immature moron! you're jealous cause
she sings better than you stink pit!
kawaiilollipop1996 1 year ago
awwww!!
mangill07 1 year ago
She's awesome and so adorable
13evertomorrow 1 year ago
Oh noooooooooooooooo what a beautiful princess.
parcab1 1 year ago
bless your heart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MRHAMLES316 1 year ago
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carolbryant31 1 year ago
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carolbryant31 1 year ago
wada cutie
sAsdzwUnz10 1 year ago
great video;;please check out my video;;lol;;mahaleyann
shawnswifey2010 1 year ago
God Bless you Sweetie!
Sunnyhappyday 1 year ago
You may not agree with the Mormon faith that her parents are bringing her up in, but to attack her and her parents is reprehensible.
She is a sweet little girl and I am sure her parents are raising her with love and as they think is right and proper.
No, I am not a Mormon. I am a lapsed Catholic.
pupsenok 1 year ago 28
@pupsenok a voice of reason and intelligence on the internet. Man is that refreshing.
pilottim79 1 year ago
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW Oh she's so so so sweet!!!!
krimmola 1 year ago
this is just too cute
imatrueblair2 1 year ago 8
how adorable
latinbabiegurl90 1 year ago
Sad child.
ytrogergt 1 year ago
To riv with him? LOL
brian8793 1 year ago
She sounds like it is difficult to sing about her "kind" parents at 0:17
Bureyeanne 2 years ago
@Bureyeanne (Giggles)
LDSandlovingit 1 year ago
@Bureyeanne hahaha and unsure about them being 'dear' at 19/20
LizardMe1 1 year ago
she is so cute
eyeCAndi411 2 years ago
I am always happy to find the primary songs I want to teach my kids on youtube! Thank you for the work you put into it!
apeeling 2 years ago
Thia so cute I loe it we are all gods chidren.
cats4ever7 2 years ago
escapismhasruinedme have you got nothing better to do than comment on this video? You are offensive and nobody cares what you have to say...loser.
yfrontunderpants 2 years ago
you are such a loser.
yfrontunderpants 2 years ago
Linda, uma graça, amei.
Inês/Brazil
inesrolim49 2 years ago
The Church is true!
brian8793 2 years ago
this is so cute. she is so lucky to have a gd family who has brought her up in the love of christ.
SuperGemma01 2 years ago
oh my god that is sooooo cute!!!
MsWatson001 2 years ago
cute!
ilovethegospelkat 2 years ago
how old is she?
carnivoredude 2 years ago
CUTE!!!!
ninjamyeye 2 years ago
she is sooo cuteeeee
crystal0angel 2 years ago
que nena tan preciosa, ujhggg lo canta ferfecto jejje, que linda congratulations
ANGELSROSE9 2 years ago
beautiful
MARANESEDOK 2 years ago
aaw
19moonie62 2 years ago
so nice
Filipi020 2 years ago
OH my! So sweet
SurfAngel1623 2 years ago
To the person who posted this video this is beautiful. I advise you to use the review all comments facility to stop these hate mongers from ruining a beautiful experience.
My advice to lds dont reply to their hatred and they will go away
moroni777 2 years ago
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I look at that video with Discust. There is no god
actionist2009 2 years ago
get a life dude. one day you'll know then you'll be really disgusted - with yourself!
krysaliyah 2 years ago
so cute! i wish i could babysit that little cutie!
XNikkiFanX 3 years ago
Such a sweet angel!!!!
Joystar16 3 years ago
She is so adorable.
EmilythePERSON 3 years ago
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This is no different from the Taliban. Brainwashing! Not good dudes!!
pokerchip69 3 years ago
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XNikkiFanX 3 years ago
OMG!!! she is the cutest thing ever. how old is she. she is a great singer for her young age. and it is amazing how she memorized the words to the song. :)
allycat1673 3 years ago
To the bashers: We are all trying to get to the same place. We are drawn toward the religions that we are able to understand and those which make sense to us. Do not condemn ANYONE who is in search of good. Even the Buddhist (sp?) in on a journy for light and truth. Ultimately, I believe that is what we are all searching for. Where we find it, and whether we embrace it or not, is our free agency. Do not condemn what (and who) you don't understand.
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you freak. to EveryoneHates_____67
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@EveryoneLovesSatan67 wow you're a satanic bitch aren't you!
why don't you burn in hell
kawaiilollipop1996 1 year ago
cute video :) that was my favorite song in church. Although I no longer attend the LSD church, or any church, I do miss that song :) as for the comment on Mormonism, I think it was out of line. I was raised mormon and do not believe in what I was taught still respect it and still invite elders to my home. I do think anyone should someone on their beliefs, it's hateful and against God no matter what religion you are in.
darko2279 3 years ago
wow that didn't come out right, I meant "I do think it's wrong to bash someone on their beliefs."
darko2279 3 years ago
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Keep feeding them young! Let me guess you wisper to her what to say when "bearing her testimony" pssst... Joseph Smmiff is a true prophit of God...sick and wrong. My children a far away from mormonism!!
beachlady78 3 years ago
This is true, I remember someone whispering in my ear telling me what to say during "my" testimony... Sounds like you've been to the church. BUT as crazy as the mormons are, they have the right to their beliefs just as you do. And If... I were a child, and another child or their parents told me To stay away because I was a mormon I would have been hurt. Children are what their parents raise them to be and should not be blamed. You seem just as awful as what you hate.
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XNikkiFanX 3 years ago
Very cute! May Lord Jesus bless her little heart! She is a child of God!
aalexmary 3 years ago
Absolutely darling!
lilluv89 3 years ago
she is SOOOO cute!!!
davidarchuletafan26 3 years ago
wow a very good and beautiful baby .. She is so smart.. How old is she in this video? She knows already to sing that primary song.
svsalalima 3 years ago
cute your right next american idol
kalabala101 3 years ago
she is so cute and knows all the words! This is our next American Idol! Go Gracie!
starlighthay11 3 years ago
Ka cuTE,,
missGB 3 years ago
she is cute
penelopelubrapear 3 years ago
love it
penelopelubrapear 3 years ago
i loved the way she said "live" it was so cute.
love this song by the way! :D
sunshinesopinion 3 years ago
she iso cute
honeyboy3698 3 years ago
this is the best hymn ever but this little girl makes it even better WOW well done too you, parents should be proud!!!
joeybabe0987 4 years ago
sorry i ment to do a thumbs up
penelopelubrapear 3 years ago
She is out of this world.
andrewbarrett42 4 years ago
I totally thought my son was the cutest singing that song, and he still is in my eyes, but wow was she amazing!!!
66andrew66 4 years ago
I love this song. :] I was singing the descant to this earlier today. That's too adorable.
letsg0skate 4 years ago
CUTE!
teelay 4 years ago
Oh she is just so CUTE!!!
PJDKHOTTIE 4 years ago
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This child has no idea what she is saying! still it is adorable lol but very disturbing. Give the kid a chance to accept or reject the LDs faith based on her own reasoning. give guidance not brainwash her GEEZ
Benjaminblackwell 4 years ago
@Benjaminblackwell SHUT UP
kawaiilollipop1996 1 year ago
cute
ElizanP 4 years ago
cute child
2468ep 4 years ago
oh i loved this video! my sister and i use to sing this when we were little girls! it is on almost all of our home videos! and your daughter sung it just like us! haha! this has made my day!!! :) :)
whitneynesmith 4 years ago
wow she is beatifull , baby nice
HEERSMANN 4 years ago
she's ADORABLE! o how cute! i can't get over how adorable she is ha ha.
pureute10125 4 years ago
omg I love this song xD I haven't sung it since primary! She was soo cute!!
OrculusRepairo 4 years ago
Just cute!!!
henrry1968 4 years ago
she's so adorable!!!!!!!
marijolee 4 years ago
LOL. . . "and heeee has sent me here~" so cute.
berniece8786 4 years ago
awesome! i love it!!! very cute little angel....
koolits05 4 years ago
Jesus Christ will bless her and you more than you can ever imagine the innocence is beautiful thank you for shareing her with us
cassandrea31 4 years ago 6
Haha:) Amazing=]
BalloonChick 4 years ago
She is really a cute little angel. Thanks for sharing her with us.
Eharumi 4 years ago
aww.. i cant believe that is that a little adorable girl or am i just dreaming keep it up
veromissperfect 4 years ago 2
We are LDS, and she wa perfect! Good job Gracie.
Badcat55 4 years ago
she is so cute i wish i would sing like that when i was little!!
BYUFan12 4 years ago
OMGosh! I am LDS and that is one of the cutest things I have ever seen!
xximonkeysxx 4 years ago
aww!!! she is so cute!! i give u a 5!!!aww so sweet!
vilmoney 4 years ago
Sh'es reeally cute... rofl.
FeeFeeisamazin 4 years ago