Rev. Dr. William Barber: "They Suppress Your Vote Out of Fear - Fear of Your Power"
Rev. Dr. William Barber was surrounded by a group of young people interested in Civil Rights, and took questions from them as well as TYT's Eric Byler following his remarks at the Democracy Awakening rally at the US Capitol on April 17, 2016.
Protecting Voting Rights is the flip side of the coin for the Democracy actions that saw 1,400 arrests in 8 days at the US Capitol. Money in Politics received slightly more attention, in part because the issue of voting rights is inextricably woven into the delicate fabric of racial conflict in this country, which frightens off people who are conflict averse, and stunts trans-partisan coalition building.
The two anti-democratic decrees from the corporatists on the US Supreme Court were four years apart, each following a wave election in which our more diverse electorate was on display. Citizens United v. FEC came 1 year after President Barack Obama was inaugurated for the first time. This decision cleared the path for unlimited, anonymous money from multi-national corporations and wealthy individuals to influence our elections.
Shelby County, AL v. Holder came six months after Barack Obama's second inauguration. In it, the same five justices declared that racism is no longer a problem in America, and, as such, Voting Rights protections as outlined in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 were no longer necessary - at least not unless and until a Congress controlled by Republicans sees fit to restore those rights.
Rev. Barber's next public appearance: www.naacpnc.org...
More of Rev. Barber's public appearances here: here: www.storyofamer...
Don Owens of Public Citizen writes:
Statement of Democracy Awakening and Democracy Spring
The actions taken in Washington, D.C., on behalf of democracy over the past eight days were nothing less than historic. Democracy has not had such ardent defenders for decades. Thousands came from around the country - from as far as California, Iowa and Tennessee - to march, rally, attend teach-ins and engage in civil disobedience. It was the largest civil disobedience over democracy issues during this century.
The message from activists to policymakers was this: On voting rights, money in politics and the recent vacancy on U.S. Supreme Court, Congress is failing to do its job and ignoring the will of the people. The coordinated mobilizations organized by Democracy Awakening and Democracy Spring mark a moment in the movement: the beginning of a new phase in the nationwide push for democracy reforms.
We are proud of all the people who took time to come to D.C. and take a stand for democracy. Below are numbers that provide a snapshot of the mobilization.
Number of days of action in Washington, D.C.: 8
Number of people arrested for protesting on behalf of democracy, April 11-18: more than 1,300
Number of people who attended Sunday’s march and rally: 5,000
Number of people who lobbied Congress on Monday: 150
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Wow. This guy. On a side note, if all Christians were like him, there wouldn't be a single sour thought against Christians today.
@KiDn0cuDi
8 жыл бұрын
Agreed. It wouldn't be a string desire from the view to prove this stuff wrong and succeed in many ways.
@stephenmystery8313
8 жыл бұрын
+Zizi Mugen This man needs to realize, if the government makes ballot box revolution impossible, they're going to make violent revolutions unavoidable.
@MoonyMercuryBaby
8 жыл бұрын
agreed
@joshuamclean8913
8 жыл бұрын
Well, there would be if there were sipl racist people
@EazyE11
8 жыл бұрын
You will find this view in alot of black churches and from black preachers. It is the right wing fundamentalist that give Christianity a bad name because they usually speak the loudest. As a Christian I can sadly admit that too many times I see athiest acting more Christian like than many Christians.
I've met this guy a few times. I'm an atheist, but I have great respect for him, because he doesn't use his religion to hate anyone. He uses it to fight for people's rights. Not all of us in NC are trans hating bigots
@superman0O7
8 жыл бұрын
+David Copeland SO why don't you use your non-religion to fight against white supremacy. Unless atheists don't believe in white supremacy.
@bigchill123a
8 жыл бұрын
...what?
@johnallenlauridsenjr.3395
8 жыл бұрын
+Superman why haven't you stopped it yet? oh...that's right...you ain't superman...you just stole a white guys name...way to throw in your racist propaganda "whitey"...lmmfao.
@ariel-y-e-m
8 жыл бұрын
Stop the hate and accusations
@melvinowens5605
8 жыл бұрын
Why are atheist do not understand why people are.
Americans are angry that voting is becoming increasingly harder ... And rightfully so. We here in Europe don't understand how your government can get away with such blatant voter suppression yet dare to preach Democracy around the globe. And you probably see only Bernie supporters angry about this because they are the only who give a damn about what direction the country is heading in to.
@kevinalonso6338
8 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree with you more, in a strong democracy you have high turnouts while this laws exist to keep certain demographics from voting, what Bernie is doing is informing common people who usually don't follow politics about how they are being opposed by their own govt (especially republicans but also many democrats).
@HemmligtNavn
8 жыл бұрын
+DollabiIIz2 because most countries in europe (perhaps except notably the UK) have all their people registered automatically and everyone as an ID!!! learn before you talk!!!
@UberTankred
8 жыл бұрын
+DollabiIIz2 Bullshit! Everyone is registered by default, you moron!
@luckyassassin1
8 жыл бұрын
the bernie supporters (myself included) want our democracy back we know that this isnt a democracy and we're hoping to take back our democracy with our candidate, but i dont know if we can because they've rigged the system in such a big way but eventually we're going to get fed up with this shit and take it back one way or another
@wildfirekristin
8 жыл бұрын
You are right darling. We are shameful and I'm disappointed and embarrassed. #bernielover #shade
I'm very much an atheist but this man makes me respect what religion and religious people can be
@EmmittBrownBTTF1
8 жыл бұрын
+Erin Johnson That's because he's not doing religion, though he uses a few of its words.
@NewmanAutomotive
8 жыл бұрын
+Erin Johnson Agreed, as an atheist, I have no problem with people of religion who are like this guy...
@Eddiess
8 жыл бұрын
^^^^^
@EmmittBrownBTTF1
8 жыл бұрын
polaris c That's not how that religion is followed, for a proper demonstration of how the religion is followed, please observe Westboro Baptist Church, Followers of Christ, FLDS, and snake handlers.
@Nyx-ml5sr
8 жыл бұрын
+EmmittBrownBTTF1 that's not proper lol those are radical wingnuts
I had to remember why I'm an atheist as I listened to this man. irrelevant to that. this man's passion is tangible. truly and amazingly his love shines. really powerful and moving to listen to.
This man speaks nothing but truths!
Teared up when he said "LGBTQ rights". I already respected him a lot, but seeing that he, as a Christian, cared about a group often attacked by Christian preachers on tv, really moved me (as a gay Christian myself).
@timmcquaid7702
8 жыл бұрын
TV preachers aren't real Christians, they're all money-grubbing charlatans
@abdullaali1799
8 жыл бұрын
❤
@Nyx-ml5sr
8 жыл бұрын
they're plenty of Christians that supports lgbt people like me
@oro7114
8 жыл бұрын
+Stephen Mystery the label secular deist doesn't mean you in no way can hold bigoted views
@oro7114
8 жыл бұрын
+Stephen Mystery the label secular deist doesn't mean you in no way can hold bigoted views
Wow, this guy is GREAT!
@gales9969
8 жыл бұрын
Yeah!
Truth is powerful thing when its delivered with passion. This man needs to be in heard.
What a fantastic talk he just gave, *he's walking inspiration!*
@randomabilideze209
8 жыл бұрын
nice dogg in your pic lol
Wow, a religious leader talking about LGBTQ rights. I am impressed. Nina Turner and Cornel West have a good friend in Barber. I appreciate all your efforts to save our democracy. Thank you.
@RodesLaw
8 жыл бұрын
luvcheney1 Who the hell said anything about "special"? I said rights. Just rights. Like everyone else. You right wingers think anyone no White and Christian are asking for special right huh? fuck off !
This man is brilliant! Bless his heart
@TheEyesOfNye
8 жыл бұрын
+Feras Al Hati I agree! Hopefully his efforts can come to fruition. However, unfortunately Hillary still has a sizable lead in the democratic race.
He's my new hero, and I'm an atheist.
He is so inspirational. Sometimes I a let the anger really get to me about all this. I admit I get mean when pushed and pushed. I love the idea to learn and to love. We need to hear more of this everyday.
@KiDn0cuDi
8 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I may not agree with his religious ideas. But this message is beautiful.
Reverend doctor Barber is a throwback to the days when "reverend" meant a revolutionary community leader instead of a hatemongering right-wing echo machine. I'm an atheist, but I'm a big fan of his.
@MarkScott1
8 жыл бұрын
+Tigerpuffer Im an atheist and I can dig this guy. I like what he stands for.
@dreiss
8 жыл бұрын
+Tigerpuffer He endorsed Hillary Clinton cause she'll accomplish revolutionary work. Sanders will promise a bunch of stuff and never deliver it. If you want to travel from NY City to LA.... you have to drive thru New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, etc. thru to Nevada and finally California. Bernie Sanders wants to buy magic beans that grows Star Trek transporter technology. Hillary Clinton has a car and a full tank of gas. She'll get folks to Ohio. If you want to get the country is closer to the goal, then you have to acknowledge that magic beans are not the answer.
@Gooner184
8 жыл бұрын
+dreiss Are you insane? Hillary will achieve nothing of note.
It's so rare, in fact, probably the first time that I've heard a man of the cloth get everything so right
Thank you TYT for sharing this.
Wow, If you put his story of voters suppression next to media manipulation, next to laws that benefit big corporations, next to lead poisoning, etc, the whole picture is getting more than worrying. It spells a dictatorship on the rise. And indeed cross cooperation among all that resist this, is very needed.
@KootFloris
8 жыл бұрын
In both cases this minister describes a hopeful medicine. :)
He's seriously inspirational... He's the kind of guy that could talk sense into the Black Lives Matters movement (I'm black), the religious followers, and frankly anyone who claims to care about anything. He will either sway you or reveal your hypocritical ways.
PREACH BROTHER, this is inspiring and is what Christianity is supposed to be about
Now this is a REAL reverend speaking truth to power. Not no street corner sell out con artist like Sharpton!
"We don't need moments, we need movements." - Rev Dr William Barber II
@advocatusdiaboli7669
8 жыл бұрын
+Balthesaur Bowel movements.
@advocatusdiaboli7669
8 жыл бұрын
luvcheney1 lol I feel you brother.
I'll take Dr. Barber over Al Sharpton anyday.
@Fifthcaptain
8 жыл бұрын
+KnightofAntiquity How can you even COMPARE them?? Thats like comparing a magnificent lion and a leech. :P
i love how religious preachers talk in strings of quotes.
@Nicolas.Vincent
8 жыл бұрын
+MrRabastan You can't argue with the truth.
@GrungeMaster92
8 жыл бұрын
***** lol nick Vick the prick. What's true? New scientific discoveries?
@Gooner184
8 жыл бұрын
+Nicolas Vincent What truth?
As a victim of voter suppression I say Amen to this mans message
I respect this guy. How can you want to protect abortion and capitalism as a religious person but not give a damn about the poor and sick?
@LibsRockU
8 жыл бұрын
+KnightofAntiquity Get yourself convinced that you're right AND everybody else is wrong. Be a fundamentalist republiCON.
@KnightofAntiquity
8 жыл бұрын
Coos Oorlog I am an atheist but I agree. I prefer George Carlins 2 commandments. 1) Forever be faithful to the one who gives you nookie 2) Don't be a dick
wish more religious leaders would be as progressive as this man and use their power in the community to move people closer and NOT apart like many conservative churches do
@dana8503
8 жыл бұрын
+matereymate Religion by definition sets people apart. If you are in any religion you automatically set up a 'us' and 'them' mentality. You are the one who knows the truth, everyone else does not. You are part of this group, everyone else is not.
@matereymate
8 жыл бұрын
Dana I know it does, which is why when religious folks such as this Rev. as MORE inclusive than the other churches we should at least welcome them as a part in the continuous evolution to being a much more progressive human race. religiosity will die off maybe in the far future but for now I take any step in the right direction rather than none at all
@KnightofAntiquity
8 жыл бұрын
+Dana This is true, but progressive religious leaders like Dr. Barber, Pope Francis, the current Dali Lama, ect. are how you get religious groups to co-exist.
I'm in no way religious but I give full marks to this guy for speaking the powerful truth
Brilliant guy. Rational ideas and tells the truth.
I'll keep these in mind 3:49 1. Economic sustainability: addressing poverty, labor rights and living wages 2 Education for all 3, Healthcare for all, protecting the environment, and women's health 4. Reform in the criminal justice system 5. Protecting voting , LGBTQ, immigrants' rights, women's right, and equal protection under the law
@bsinita_wokeone
8 жыл бұрын
me too (smiles)
@KnightofAntiquity
8 жыл бұрын
The 5 major problems of America.
If all preachers were like this man, I just might go to church again
I Need A Thousand Like Buttons For This! This Man Spoke Pure Logic And Truth! If We Come Together Humans Can Do Great Things! #BernieSandersPOTUS2016
3:47 - "I believe there are 5 great moral issues..." names 13 different issues in 10 seconds.
Now that is a true religious man.
Not the average religious person.
Keep Preaching, Dr. Barber!!
I love this man; Rev. Dr. William Barber > than any pullpit for profit pastor in the U.S.; You'll never hear Creflo, T.D Jakes, Pat Robertson, Gordon Robertson, Terry Meeuwsen or any others talk like this, F*cking sellouts: I could listen to this man all day
This guy awesome!
I'm not a religious person but you can see this man is full of compassion for others. People like him make me think about who the enemy is. Politicians and republicans- how can they lack so much humanity and empathy? How can they make so many excuses against people's rights? They literally need an injection of love lol
@wildfirekristin
8 жыл бұрын
This man is a true blessing! Darling writer your words are spot on...sign me up for the shot please✌💙😋
@bennattj
8 жыл бұрын
+mm1996 An enemy of my enemy is my friend. What I have heard from Barber (much like the current Pope), I agree (thus far)--he appears to be for LGBT rights (which is unique among African Americans). I just worry, ultimately, about someone who believes in a sky fairy. I worry about the necessity to align with someone with such a belief. While we can rejoice in his mutual beliefs, we will, at some point, have to separate ourselves from such figures.
@mm-lh1nt
8 жыл бұрын
Jared B If he doesn't want to hurt anyone then he is entitled to freedom of religion, don't be a tyrant or you're no different to the people against all of us.
that was beautiful.
this man is right on
@eddiem8464
8 жыл бұрын
+Damion jackson ------- This guy is BERNIE SANDERS' LONG-LOST "BROTHER" !Just common sense on major issues facing this Nation. Maaaaan, I swear this guy hung out with Bernie all the way back in grade school ---- but generations with a common cause transcend the ideological differences between generations and unite them in a Revolution.WE NEED MOVEMENT -------- not talk, false promises and rhetoric.A VOTE FOR BERNIE IS A VOTE FOR FREEDOM AND A RECAPTURING OF OUR DEMOCRACY AND THE VERY PRICIPLES THAT MAKE UP A REAL ---- I SAID, "REAL" DEMOCRACY -------- not a watered-down version disguised as democracy. How many people think that we truly live in a TRUE DEMOCRACY ?How many people believe that we truly CAN arrive at a TRUE DEMOCRACY ?How many people KNOW how CORRUPT our VOTING SYSTEM is, so as to not allow a TRUE DEMOCRACY to take place ?NOW ----- be HONEST with YOURSELF before you convey your TRUE beliefs on someone else...
one of the best interviewees ever. He's ontop of his shit!
Why would anyone honestly dislike this and give this a thumbs down?
@randyh.7782
8 жыл бұрын
***** You sound quite angry. This video is about non-hate. Will you be bringing up any links regarding White nationalists that want a White only country, or are you going to put your attention solely on black people, when this video was based on races working together?
@ScottiPimpin
8 жыл бұрын
its the establishment
@randyh.7782
8 жыл бұрын
***** You're angry because you want to be. You brought up BLM because you wanted to. What the hell does any of that have to do with suppressing votes, and "everyone" working together to make sure "our" votes are not suppressd? Also, there are colleges with Asian groups and hispanic groups, so why haven't you spoken up about them? Why single out the Black people only? I'm guessing you didn't like his positive non-hateful message, and gave this video a thumbs down.
@randyh.7782
8 жыл бұрын
KnightofAntiquity Agreed! Well said bro.
@abdiabdi1990
8 жыл бұрын
+SupaDr00g that's completely irrelevant to this video.
Why have I never heard this man before.
@GoSuMonSteR
8 жыл бұрын
+chubbychuckle There's a lot of people like him all over the country, but they're demonized as "SJW's" by the right.
@chubbychuckle
8 жыл бұрын
***** Well thats a crime. They should be bringing this guy on shows and stuff. It makes sence why they wouldn't. They have no argument for what he says
you need to interview him and have him on TYT with cenk
@nickcrusaire
8 жыл бұрын
+SPACEMONKEY288 lol cause an ignorant atheist like cenk would ever talk to someone like him.
@shizuwolf
8 жыл бұрын
+Nick Crusaire he probably would actually. Cenk is a jerk sometimes, but he's not a complete dick
@wildfirekristin
8 жыл бұрын
I love him dearly and I'm disappointed that TYT didn't talk about this. Why when someone acts a fool we give them air time but a peaceful and loving man isn't worth having on the show? Come on don't be a CNN show....please Cenk.✌💙😒 #bernielover #stophating
@lelnope30
8 жыл бұрын
+Kristin S. That was a TYT reporter literally interviewing him, and they uploaded it to the channel. Wtf? How do you not see that? This is the definition of "giving him air time" The only reason they don't have a panel is because they're really busy today, but he's in an entire video.
@deanfitzsimmons
8 жыл бұрын
Lel Nope Well said... or 'Lel' said haha
Barber 2016. Put him in office.
To see black Latinos and white people together makes me very happy that's the way we should go.
I really want to read his book now!
True Patriot
What a great speaker. So knowledgeable. And I love all the young people keenly listening to him. They are the future progressives.
@awalker1328
8 жыл бұрын
+Enzo Pasq LOL all of a sudden everyone on TYT is Christian or has no problem with it. Bunch of hypocrites you all are.
@KnightofAntiquity
8 жыл бұрын
+A Walker You sound like a jackass.
@awalker1328
8 жыл бұрын
Cynthric's Gaming Channel All you PC libs are such hypocrites, it's unbelievable. Very easily controlled and easy to change your mind too, because you all live by your emotions not your brains.
@KnightofAntiquity
8 жыл бұрын
+A Walker Define this PC you speak of.
@awalker1328
8 жыл бұрын
KnightofAntiquity Politically correct. PC. You didn't know that?
You guys need to do a 3 hours interview with Mr. Rev. Dr. William Barber ~ T
Makes me proud to be Christian
@Gooner184
8 жыл бұрын
+Adrian Betancourt You shouldn't be proud to be religious.
@Gooner184
8 жыл бұрын
leon scott Lmfao what planet are you living on?
@Gooner184
8 жыл бұрын
leon scott 'I'm proud to be a follower of Christ, which is the direct opposite of being religious' How does that work, exactly? You're a Christian, therefore you're religious as you follow a religion. :P
Brilliant man.
This is the first time in a while that ive heard a pastor preach love not hate.
@awalker1328
8 жыл бұрын
+Martine LOL all of a sudden everyone on TYT is Christian or has no problem with it. Bunch of hypocrites you all are.
@Thepackardsonic
8 жыл бұрын
+A Walker Wrong. I disagree with him pushing the religious aspect in what he said and the obvious book deal he was pushing, but otherwise what he said was on point. And thats coming from an atheist. No hypocrisy here. I don't have to agree with someones beliefs to agree with them as a person if they talk no nonsense. I have had disagreements with atheists and told them as much as well as christians. Again, no hypocrisy here.
@awalker1328
8 жыл бұрын
Packard Sonic You're all PC, libtard, social justice warriors here, where no one can be themselves and no one can make an honest mistake without everyone calling for their head to be removed. That's what you all are here. Bunch of perfect, trendy libtards.
@awalker1328
8 жыл бұрын
Martine I'm not left or right. People shouldn't limit themselves to such narrow terms, it leaves no room to be open minded and flexible. Social justice is wrong, it is a mob mentality that persecutes people especially for exercising free speech and little things like that. Ruining lives, careers and reputations all without due process. The courts are for justice, justice is not for people to take into their own hands. Remember innocent until proven guilty? Social justice ruins people in mob fashion mostly based on accusations and speculation. Most won't understand that until it happens to them. It's like socially acceptable bullying.
@Thepackardsonic
8 жыл бұрын
Martine One thing I don't do, is hold back when I come across dishonest religitards. Which is pretty much most of them.
Seeing history unfold before us...
I demand to shake that man's hand!
I like how he looks kinda hunched over. It somehow adds to his likable character.
@thepinkerton657
8 жыл бұрын
that's from the diabeetus
It keeps getting undone again and again. How can anyone fight continued, generational, willful ignorance?
@ss11111ss
8 жыл бұрын
+nodecafplz with more infomation
I disagree with his religious views but as an atheist I will stand by him to show we can't let our beliefs get in the way of what's right and wrong UNITED WE STAND NOT AS A THE POOR, THE RICH AS THE GAY OR STRAIGHT, AS THE RELIGIOUS OR THE NON BELIEVER BUT AS A HUMAN BEING
YOU ARE THE RECONSTRUCTION! Take back your democracy!
@PHlophe
8 жыл бұрын
Uncle Wynn, you go that right .
This man William Barber should be should be focusing all of his energy to run for a future presidency.
@KnightofAntiquity
8 жыл бұрын
He should not run for President. He has his role in this movement.
Beautiful. I'm so inspired right now.
Bernie Bernie Bernie!
Awesome inspirations!
Yes.
Time for a voting rights act that adopts the new Oregon model automatic registration nationwide.
He is a very wise man I wish more could be like that
A giant of our faith, and always on the front lines!
@NeilCrouse99
8 жыл бұрын
+Ilia Powell -- He just exudes confidence and truth,... :)
@KnightofAntiquity
8 жыл бұрын
Faith or not he is a smart and morally adjusted man that people should listen too when it comes to sharing equality.
There is something so lovable about this person. And the youth around are so inspiring..
@vedantraj
8 жыл бұрын
+Sail and you must be soo genius
@die4europa280
8 жыл бұрын
Vedant Chourasia No that's beside the point.
@vedantraj
8 жыл бұрын
+Sail Don't ever generalize a characteristic to any group of people, be it based on race, gender, religion etc. In any group you can think of, some people might be retarded, some may be very intelligent and some might be trolls. Each creature's unique. Blacks have already been trolled as two third of jails are filled with them. Go troll the establishment and the likes of trump. They don't need any help from trolls out here.
One of the few public figure revs that actually have a great state of mind. This guy is one of the most inspiring people I've met. And that as coming from a gay people.
Powerful!!!
This was amazing to listen to!
This man is a genius
he looks like a man you cud just walk up to and hug.
@luckyassassin1
8 жыл бұрын
yes he looks very huggable
@lanacastillo49
8 жыл бұрын
not sure i'll feel the same way at night...he can be the stuff of nightmares
I wanted to comment on another issue... I don't have an active Twitter so u figured I would contact you through your latest video... In regards to isolation treatment in prison/jail. I was pregnant and on a controlled medication, an inmate used to try to steal the bags my medication was crushed in from the trash... When I called her out and told the co about it they put ME in solitary for 3 weeks until I made bail and never once gave me a reason why... I got one shower that entire 3 weeks. I NEVER left the cell for exercise... Not one person could tell me why I was there... I guess at this pont I would tell people not to tell co shit. Because when you try to do the right thing and say an inmate is trying to steal my meds, (from the nurses trash not even from me) you are the one punished. So why ever do the "right thing" the right thing is what got me in solitary so I'd never tell a co anything again if I went back.
If this guy went to my church I might actually show up willingly.
Powerful speaker!
He seems like he could be the Martin Luther King Jr. of this generation.
@wildfirekristin
8 жыл бұрын
Amazing!✌💕😁
@lanacastillo49
8 жыл бұрын
oh bitch please...he just came out of the woodwork. where was he speaking out during the riots in Ferguson?
@mactrek2
8 жыл бұрын
+Lana Castillo Check his credentials, he's been active for years. Ferguson isn't the only flash point of the fight for justice. Mainstream media isn't in it for justice, so no, they won't be talking much about him.
@lanacastillo49
8 жыл бұрын
MAC B active huh? When was the last he was active? 1968?
@Enidub
8 жыл бұрын
+Morchamp because every other group of people have never had a leader to get them to where they are?
This was great
That man gave me warm fuzzies all over. It was the strangest thing.
@iCeQubeTomato
8 жыл бұрын
+Rodney Brown like a hard on but in the heart
@rrb396
8 жыл бұрын
Glad someone understands lol.
love this guy
a relegous man talking sence!! doesn't happen to often. nice to hear
@starwarfan8342
8 жыл бұрын
makes me have hope for humanity
this man is awesome
This man is brilliant. I learned about Reconstruction some in school but I may just buy his book and at the least will explore more of the history of Reconstruction after seeing this. Great interview
@AWildBard
8 жыл бұрын
+ripyinkadare I agree, I'm thinking the same. I want the book after listening to him speak. It really makes sense.
This guy's amazing
I'm not religious but Amen.
I don't like how he is plugging his book, but this guy is still great, and he could easily be a great leader at the national level.
@reerbaadia1896
8 жыл бұрын
You know that he has to make a living right?
@JuanPabloSelvaje
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for focusing on just the one part of my comment, dudes. I was being supportive. I just think that plugging his own book compromises his ethos a little. Feel free to think the opposite. I'm not gonna argue about trivial bullshit.
Minus all the religious garbage thats been thrown in this guys speech and the pushing a book, but what he stands for otherwise, seems to be on point. That's coming from an atheist.
@andrewdevine3920
8 жыл бұрын
An atheist? I'd never have guessed.
@Thepackardsonic
8 жыл бұрын
***** If you get an email with my last comment, I didn't read what you said through properly and I mistook what you said. Please disregard it. My apologies.
@frankoconnorsbaldhead1775
8 жыл бұрын
+Packard Sonic Even though you don't share religious views, it is still polite to be respectful of it. He wasn't using it to offend anyone or elevate himself in any way, so you should not either with atheism.
@Thepackardsonic
8 жыл бұрын
Critical Hit!!! Sorry but no. Religion doesn't deserve respect as it has not earned it and it will get none from me. His message was point and could have been said just fine without all the religious garbage in it just as well.
@Thepackardsonic
8 жыл бұрын
Critical Hit!!! "Well then now you are just being rude." Don't mistake rude for honesty. If you want rude, you haven't even seen that yet. But you keep crying about religion, and you see me go from zero to rude in .06 seconds. "Religion is a right the constitution" Now I'm going to "get rude". Wrong fucktard. There in nothing in the constitution about religion in the constitution except to say religion and state are separate. That's it! No god, jesus, or any other nation of it in there fuck face. "protects and if you have a problem with that, then that is bigotry in itself." Logic fallacy argument from ignorance. Because I don't agree with your religion it is not fucking bigotry! You fucking dishonest fucking pile of shit! Religion is an idea and I don't have to respect your fucking ideas nor your tucking religion! "As long as an ideology does not harm or hinder society, it has every right to exist." Did I say it wasn't allowed to exist you lying turd farm??? I never fucking said that fuckface! "You are perpetuating the creation callous and retarded evangelic hobgoblins." You and people like you are fucking religious "hobgoblins". You fucking lie like a pile of shit that you are! "You simply refusing anything associated with religion despite the warm intention and message will not do anyone good." You mean like you putting words in my mouth you fucking prick?? I don't give a fucking shit what someone's "message is" if it's wrapped in religious dogma, then I'm going to call it out for what it is! If you don't like that, I have three words for you. Boo fuckin hoo! "Productive and helpful citizens keep an open mind, or tolerance at the least." I will not be tolerant of fucktard a like you that try to twist my words with your fucking lies! "Thank you." Fuck off!
Love him, speaking lots of truth. Reminds me of Father Daens.
Finally, a Christian who is Christ like. That is to say - a Christian who hasn't had his mind and soul cooped by RDNECKISM!!!
@starwarfan8342
8 жыл бұрын
thats only for white people
Bernie's Reconstruction!!! It will be in the textbooks
A pastor pro abortion separating his faith with government is how politics should be dealt. You can believe in whatever but you need to separate your religion to what the law says especially in a country where there is that separation.
@joesteel6361
8 жыл бұрын
he's not pro abortion. he's pro choice
Despite the fact that this man is a priest: he's plain right.
I wonder how long people are going to stick to this man's advice to not be hateful.
Those among you leaving comments which unilaterally indict the black community as the sole cause of black poverty, crime rates, racism, and civil rights abuses are not only very clearly ignorant of your country's history - but also your country's politics and law enforcement policies. Pump the brakes on that ignorance, and do some research. If on the other hand you choose to eschew enlightenment and education, then you may label yourself a race-baiting ethno-centrist who is on the wrong side of history.
Man speaking lots of sense!!
what an inspiration.
this man is my ideal vision of a theist
what is it about black religious leaders that restore my faith in man? signed serious white dude.
@KnightofAntiquity
8 жыл бұрын
Humble pastors are few and far between. Simple as that.
This guy is awesome! I'm getting his book! :)