I don't know about you, but I found today's show on FLDS, Warren Jeffs, etc. rather creepy. The show started with a round-about look at the current case in the Eldorado, Texas case and how the scenario unfolded. The details were ones that you've more than likely seen all over the news, but the few minutes that showed Lisa Ling speaking with 3 FLDS mothers was very telling. The women spoke very quietly and defended the actions of their culture, not denying them. While walking through the house of another mother, Lisa noticed that there were no photos in the homes, just pictures of Warren Jeffs - the prophet. The more that was shown about Warren Jeffs, the more it made FLDS appears to be a cult, and not just a break-off of the Mormon Church.
Hearing from Alissa Wall, the girl who was able to get Warren Jeffs convicted and sent to prison, was very telling. The story of Alissa seems to be the story of many young teenage FLDS girls - being raised and taught how to be a proper wife and mother. It was unbelievable to hear that the community supported a marriage between a 14 year old girl and her 19 year old first cousin because the prophet and God condoned it.
While I feel for the families that are now having to be separated, I support the actions taken by the state of Texas and believe that they did what was in the best interest of the children involved. What is your take on the Eldorado, Texas FLDS case? Post your comments below.
Tomorrow on Oprah:
- "America's Funniest Videos Plus Tina Fey and Amy Poehler"
Regardless of what your feelings are on past lives, new age, hypnotism or spirituality, today's show was an eye opener for everyone to consider and evaluate. I found Leon's experience with Dr. Weiss to be an amazing one with great results for Leon's life. The fact that Dr. Weiss himself was a skeptic at one point leads me to believe that his profound experience with Catherine was one that was enough for him to feel confident in his belief.
I was part of an experience in college during a resident advisor conference where a hypnotist came in to perform. The man selected a group of about 20 students and brought them on stage to be hypnotized and then made to do comical things. Being one of the 20 students selected, I went on stage and expected to let the process take its course - I just happened to be one of a few people at the time who was too "strong willed" for the process to take place. So needless to say, I became skeptical myself about the process of hypnosis and what could come of it. After watching today's show, I found that Dr. Weiss explained the process of hypnosis in a completely different way - as focused concentration. The students would many times say after coming out of their trance-like state (I saw the performance a number of times) that they didn't remember what they did. Dr. Weiss' method seems completely different and much more connected to the subconscious and a different part of the mind.
What did you think of today's show and how do you feel about past life regression? Post your comments below.
Tomorrow on Oprah:
- "Forced to Marry at 14: Lisa Ling's Special Report on Polygamy"
