13 Excommunicated Mormon Apostles: From Chosen Servants to Cast-Out Rebels
Most Latter-day Saints believe apostles are spiritual giants—men chosen by God and sustained for life. But the truth is far more complicated.
In this revealing exposé, we break down the stories of 13 men who were ordained as apostles in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—only to be excommunicated or removed for reasons ranging from doctrinal rebellion to sexual misconduct, political defiance, and financial disputes. These aren’t fringe figures. Many were founding members of the original Quorum of the Twelve, and some were even brothers of Joseph Smith.
🔥 *Who challenged Brigham Young’s authority?*
🧨 *Who was caught in a decades-long sexual scandal?*
⚖️ *Who refused to bow to Church political control?*
From William McLellin to Richard R. Lyman, this video explores the hidden history the Church won’t tell you—and why these fallen apostles matter today.
👉 Includes only men who were ordained apostles, not counselors like Sidney Rigdon or John C. Bennett.
💥 Watch until the end to see how each story reveals cracks in LDS leadership and modern image control.
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