"Hey sorry buddy, i knew you lived well and served My people, but you chose the wrong religion. Toodles!" God isn't like that. He is loving and He IS justice. People who don't believe and doesn't meet the circumstances to follow him (for example, people raised in other religions) will not be judged based off their faith in Christ, since they couldn't have had any to begin with unfortunately. Once again, God will not judge one so unfairly like that and He shall bring eternal grace to those who deserve it.
@nealamesbury79533 ай бұрын
What about isreali non believers. ?
@arielgwapo1434 ай бұрын
On Lenten Season, In the Philippines, where people are mostly Catholic, where Chruches has masses every hour from 4AM to 7PM daily. If our priests do not use General Absolution, you would have to listen for 24/7 until the end of Lent and still not finished.
@kennastout76214 ай бұрын
Right, because Hindus, Buddhists, Taosts, Muslims, and Shintos are going to hell 🙄 Racist
@DigitalPython3 ай бұрын
I guess you can say all those religions are racist to! Because you go to hell in Islam
@recklesslove28804 ай бұрын
Rabbits do not lay eggs science can clarify it
@Jazbo7774 ай бұрын
Great idea How do I find the daily reading the church has?
@Tyler_AJPM4 ай бұрын
Is that alb from house of hansen?
@michaeledwards11724 ай бұрын
You make a very poor case for Hell and for a God who could bring himself to torture someone, often for no more than not believing. You quote a text which says that Hell is reserved for those who refuse by their own free choice to believe, and I believe this is at the heart of the problem - because I do not think failure to believe something is a choice the person makes with their free will, but simply a state of mind of not being convinced because, after hearing anout it, they find the evidence or arguments put forward inadquate. I think that, if simply failing to be convinced by the church's teachings is enough to condemn someone to Hell for eternity, then that makes God more like a cruel monster than a just and merciful God as you claim. How is it just to torture someone for ever for nothing more than that they found themselves unconvinced by the message, and unable to believe it? Surely, if belief is really essential (and that is another topic I won't tackle here), the more just option would be to arrange for them to learn of the truth in some other way that would in fact convince them. For example, I suppose dying and then finding oneself in an afterlife and being confronted by God and Jesus would very likely convince anyone of the reality of things - but the church always expressly says it is too late one second after death to change one's stance. Again, if God has made it that way, I think that is grotesque and cruel, not just or merciful. I am not a Christian of any sort, and Hell is probably the main reason for that - as I simply cannot reconcile the doctrine of Hell with any kind of loving or merciful God. I've heard the church's message many times in different places, and debated it sincerely with people who are members of some church or group or other, and I am still not convinced by what I've been told. I cannot change that response, and don't see how it would be just to condemn me to Hell for something I cannot change about myself - that is, there is something about the way my mind works that seems to make me unable to believe the basic ideas behind Christianity. (I would be tempted to say the reason is simply that Christianity itself is nonsensical as a complex of ideas - but, for the sake of argument, I concede that possibly Christianity is true, but in that case there is something about my way of thinking that finds me unable to be convinced by it.)
@michaeledwards11724 ай бұрын
You mentioned that those who have heard of the church and its message, but reject it because they are not convinced by it are in danger (you don't say what the danger is, but it is clear from the context that the danger is of going to Hell after death). You make a very poor case on this issue, because you pass right over the fact that someone who hears the message and is not convinced by it is not making a *choice* to reject Jesus, but simply move on in their life because they are not convinced by what the church says - and not being convinced by somiething is *not* a choice one makes. If I hear of something that seems doubtful, and I find the evidence or rationale for it to be inadequate, then I am not convinced by the propostion I hear about - and I cannot help the fact that the inadequacy of the evidence or reasoning fails to convince me. It is grossly injust to condemn for ever someone who, through no choice of their own, are simply not convinced by the church's message. Actually, I would make a case against the concept of Hell anyway, considering it a barbaric doctrine, and I cannot see how a God who claims to be loving could torture anyone, no matter what they've done wrong. And that is another issue I sometimes argue about here and there. But here, I am focusing on the basic problem with the church's position that failing to be convinced is not a choice one makes, and it is not equivalent, as some claim, to rebelling against God and his plans for how things run.
@EuropeanApple7556 ай бұрын
Luke 23:34 - “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do”
@ralphnelson2715 ай бұрын
Taking the word out of context is not right. Since you're not a believer nor have you read the Bible
@EuropeanApple7555 ай бұрын
@@ralphnelson271It’s not out of context. Jesus said that about people who didn’t believe in him, and were so confident in this unbelief that they *killed* him.
@IsaacNussbaum5 ай бұрын
*"“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do”"* In what way does that passage speak to the title question?
@ralphnelson2715 ай бұрын
@@IsaacNussbaum read the text you may have to borrow a Bible to see though
@IsaacNussbaum5 ай бұрын
@@ralphnelson271 You did not post the Luke 23 citation and so, I had to delete my last post. I am familiar with that verse. I have thirty-three translations of it before me now. I see no connection between that verse/passage and the title question the answer to which is, no, nonbelievers do not go to heaven. On a related note, believers don't go to heaven, either. Going to heaven is neither God's plan nor the Bible's promise.
@Catholicity-uw2yb6 ай бұрын
ST. POPE JOHN PAUL II: The universality of salvation means that it is granted not only to those who explicitly believe in Christ and have entered the church. Since salvation is offered to all, it must be made concretely available to all. But it is clear that today, as in the past, many people do not have an opportunity to come to know or accept the Gospel revelation or enter the Church. The social and cultural conditions in which they live do not permit this, and frequently they have been brought up in other religious traditions. For such people salvation in Christ is accessible by virtue of a grace, which, while having a mysterious relationship to the Church, does not make them formally part of the Church but enlightens them in a way which is accommodated to their spiritual and material situation. This grace comes from Christ; it is the result of his Sacrifice and is communicated by the Holy Spirit. It enables each person to attain salvation through his or her free cooperation.
@mayukhsen81957 ай бұрын
As a devoted Hindu and a non Christian, who loves Christianity like crazy, looking at New Testament Christianity objectively, my answer would be yes, because that would be the only way Christianity would make sense. Jesus maybe the only way, but that doesn't mean you will have to know about him and worship him in a conventional sense, perhaps living your life with compassion and self sacrifice for others, unconditional love for all other sentient beings (which doesn't mean pacifism) is the only true way to worship Jesus Christ the lord. Otherwise if one simply worships Jesus for heaven and avoiding hell, that's not a very honest and selfless way of worship. Following Jesus can increase you in morality, but if you are already moral, then you are already in the good sight of Jesus. I mean we need to understand who Jesus Christ the lord really is, he is not just a name and a figure, he is what he stood for and what he preached. Which is unconditional and self less love and bravery and self sacrifice for the greater good.
@hollyperrin73538 ай бұрын
Oh, thank you so much for sharing LG 16. My heart has been distressed for my former student, whom I have met with, and kept in contact with, over the years. He was hit and killed by a car in Oman. I was not Christian when he was my student and we openly spoke about religion. He was a devote Muslim. When God entered my heart and I came to understand what Jesus had done for me, I prayed very much for the Arabs that I had come to love. While they have been misled, they are very obedient in their prayers and self-denial. My heart is broken at the death of this lovely young man and had I died just three years ago, I would have died without accepting Christ into my heart. I trust God and I know that He is just. It was very comforting to hear the passage that was shared.
@petersclafani43709 ай бұрын
Of course not. How could they. That is like saying if a sinner can go to heaven.
@DigitalPython3 ай бұрын
I am Christian. And my dad is a bit Muslim, my mom is barely jehovas witness. I cry every night knowing I won’t see my parents in the afterlife. My dad probably feels the same. I am thinking about f*cking religion.
@lubieludzi35322 ай бұрын
The difference between non-believing and a “sinner”, is that non-believers can be geniuely amazing people. And the simple fact that they didnt believe shouldnt determine the fact that they go to eternal torment. Do u think someone who simply didnt believe should burn down in the same place people like hitler or dahmer do?
@idkykwimlikewhaАй бұрын
@@DigitalPythonI am so sorry. I myself am dealing with a religious dilemma. I hope both of us can get peace. Btw I’m Muslim.
@DigitalPythonАй бұрын
@@idkykwimlikewha I’ve changed a lot now and I just pray they will go to heaven. Also that’s cool I love the culture of Islam! We go to small Arab shops to get some food sometimes and it’s very different than other shops.
@IsaacNussbaum9 ай бұрын
*"Do nonbelievers go to heaven?"* A better question is, _"Does anybody go to heaven?"_ If they do, isn't it odd that you have never heard anything from the Bible which says that they do? Why is that?
@AdolfHitlerHaggard7 ай бұрын
The Bible talks about people going to heaven Jesus literally described it on the cross to the 2 other guys as you will be in paradise with me or how the people that stand with Christ will go to heaven
@IsaacNussbaum7 ай бұрын
@@AdolfHitlerHaggard *"The Bible talks about people going to heaven...."* Where do you people get these crazy notions? No, the Bible does NOT talk about people going to heaven. Not. In. A. Single. Place.
@EuropeanApple7555 ай бұрын
@@IsaacNussbaum Matthew 7:21-23 says “Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.” That addresses people who don’t go to heaven, but also proves that some people do.
@IsaacNussbaum5 ай бұрын
@@EuropeanApple755 Matthew 7:21-23 says the kingdom *OF* heaven, E. A. It does not say the kingdom *IN* heaven.
@EuropeanApple7555 ай бұрын
@@IsaacNussbaum…yeah. The kingdom of heaven. That literally means heaven. If not, then what does it mean?
@cesm4832 Жыл бұрын
Father, when the priest say in confessiom, i forgive you you sins instead of i absolve you. Is that the same? Are my sins absolved?
@arielgwapo1434 ай бұрын
It's the same. The priest has the right to do so.
@patkelly6349 Жыл бұрын
Father I feel lost because I feel I have dine so much wrong that I’m already going there
@masterchefmarshall Жыл бұрын
I am on the fence about believing in God. It's not that I reject him. It is more an observational problem. I don't necessarily know how to explain it. But I have never observed God in any way that I can sense. I do not know if I can believe. I have tried but I just have no way of observing God. I have prayed and asked to communicate with him. But it doesn't happen. What can I try to help me through this?
@simonjesusbeliever3467 Жыл бұрын
Heres the thing: try praying To god every day, And while doing that observe every thing in life Think why did god not allow me To go To x university . Why did god do this. It helped me
@Suki272 Жыл бұрын
Ask God to show you repeated numbers, like 1:11 11:11 2:22 on a clock. Ask repeatedly for repeated numbers to come to you and be patient. You will need 1. a heartfelt desire and 2. to at least believe a little that it's possible. What happens is for no reason, you notice the clock right at 3:33pm, or you find that you pause videos often right at 1:11 or 2:22. You can also begin to meditate, quiet your mind. When you speak, God listens, when you meditate, God speaks. You can also ask for songs to come to you. Often these songs will be ones you don't listen to often and suddenly you hear the chorus dancing between your ears. It comes to you as if "you thought of it", but it's simply God placing the tune in your head. If it's a song about love/loving, ask yourself if it could be from God, and say, "If that's from you God, Thank you. Please send me more songs to get to know you." Be grateful. If you suddenly hear religious songs that you sang as a child, or heard as a child--even if they are Christmas songs about Jesus, that's likely God calling you toward Him. I cannot emphasize enough that you have to believe it and emotionally want it. You can't just ask in a blasé way and then go make yourself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich without a care. God cares when you care. Good luck and God bless you.
@gluvsd102918 күн бұрын
Start with just being grateful.. thank God for all the little things and big things and you will find that gratitude will change your attitude.. And your heart will be opened..😊
@MDRBDM Жыл бұрын
Do you believe in the realm of barbello?
@MDRBDM Жыл бұрын
I need a video on what is Latin fires I know a lighting fires is
@IndigoMassey Жыл бұрын
Kewl
@chairwood Жыл бұрын
I wonder if those are the only reasons priests have been getting moved around
@yemyess Жыл бұрын
This is one of the most difficult topics to explain if you are a Christian. And I don't think Christianity has and answer because there is a contradiction here in Christianity - the words of Christ saying the He is the only way to heaven, the idea of an all loving and all powerful God, the and that of the fate of millions of innocent men, women, children and even babies who have not heard of the Gospel of Christ.
@yemyess Жыл бұрын
I am still not fully convinced of your anwer, but must i say, i commend your for trying to address the issue head on, without any deviation whatsoever.
@Setton48 Жыл бұрын
@@yemyess i think it makes sense. Jesus probably meant that he is the only way to heaven for those that know him, but there is a side door or something for those who havent
@TheAnan7777 Жыл бұрын
Jesus didn't say he is the only way to heaven. He said He is the way, truth and life. This is particularly referencing to His sacrifice on the cross, defeating death and His resurrection pointing to eternal life. Every tongue will bow down and will know that, He's the way to eternity which is the next level than heaven. Those who don't receive Jesus during judgement, they will condemned to hell. Everyone will be judged and those names not in the book of life, will face the 2nd death. Those who has their name in the book of life will remain eternally with God in the New heaven and New earth.
@LeonTheLion-77710 ай бұрын
Catholics don’t have the answer but true Christianity does. Those who are walking by faith today will be in the 1st resurrection. There’s a second resurrection for those who didn’t have a chance to accept Christ. False Christianity tries to say we all get a chance in this life and that’s absolutely impossible. If you keep the sabbath and the Holy Days you’ll see Gods plan for mankind . Ditch the Catholic faith it’s an apostasy .
@yemyess10 ай бұрын
What is this second resurrection your are talking about? Is it written in the Bible? @@LeonTheLion-777
@BarryWaterlow Жыл бұрын
*For more detailed information watch this from the Vatican: **kzread.info/dash/bejne/g4GFlqyik7jZYaQ.html*
@dr.christianhartmann66102 жыл бұрын
Valde interesting praesentatio pro laico. Deo gratias. Sed, quaeso, permitte mihi et hanc quaestionem mihi ignosce: Quomodo haec vestis efficit ut parvis magnisque hominum necessitatibus curet?
@mitchellc42 жыл бұрын
Hello The Christian hope is not to “go to heaven” but to inherit the earth made new The gospel is the gospel of the kingdom! Jesus the Messiah suffered and died for our sins, God raised him from the dead and exalted him to his right hand! Jesus is going to return and set up the kingdom of God ON THE EARTH! God’s government on the earth! Believers will rule the nations with Jesus! We are to repent in light of this. The Messiah died for his people! God resurrected the Messiah! The Messiah will resurrect his people at his coming! They will rule the nations! The destiny of the Messiah and his people is to be on the earth! The renewed restored earth! God also dwelling with them! Rev 21 The New Creation Matt 24 14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. Jesus said the Father is the only true God! John 17 3 And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.
@zamorinofbombaycityadventu50062 жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic insight ... thank you I have the original latin prayers so I really appreciate your translations
@sandie1572 жыл бұрын
Hi Father thank you, you are funny. I watched another video on the vestements and that priest taught how each garment was connected to the passion of Our Lord. It was very moving. He never mentioned the Amise was there to catch sweat and dirt., but for example he mentioned that the belt represented the ropes which tied Our Lord to the pillar where He was scourged for our sins. It was a more serious presenation than yours, I got the sense that he was very recollected before mass.
@markjosemanders97782 жыл бұрын
soul does not exist! afterlife does not exist! devil does not exist! God does not exist! hope nonsense does exist!. can you make yourself? no! how can god make his own? can't! proof god doesn't exist! matter cannot be made or destroyed, that is to say, it has always existed! that also counts for space! and for time! proof god didn't create universe! you can prove something that exists! can you prove god? no! then god doesn't exist! and god who makes everything out of nothing is logic? no!!!!!
@stmichael48552 жыл бұрын
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@ggs1132 жыл бұрын
I came across this video so I said to myself what are the vestments? Being a Catholic and having been a Alter Boy for Mass, I never knew. I'm 64 years old. I'm happy to say, I now know what are the vestments, the why, and the prayers that are said. I will for know on certainly see the vestments and understand when I attend Sunday Mass and Holy Obligations. It is always good to learn and relearn in life, especially with Our Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit in the Holy Church. Thank You Fr. Williams.
@texantony24103 жыл бұрын
5:20 God does not force us to love him. He makes us love him. There is a difference. Do parents force their kids to love them? Or do parents love, do things and teach their kids to love them (make them love them)?
@texantony24103 жыл бұрын
4:50 I"m sorry but Proverbs says this: Proverbs 16:33 We may throw the dice, but the lord determines how they fall. Romans 8:28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
@MonoStudios-cd6jo3 жыл бұрын
Fr. Williams May i Ask, im not a Parishioner of St Mary magdalene Catholic church but im curious why do some priest dont wear chasuble at mass and instead they wear a stole a other vestments😅
@marinelvidalabog46552 жыл бұрын
Same here with our parish priest
@janetDT19043 жыл бұрын
I'm a Christian and my Dad unexpectedly died 3 weeks ago. My Dad didn't believe in Jesus. I am in such turmoil, grieving my Dad and struggling because I think he is suffering terribly in hell. Please help.
@SunnyHomeVideos Жыл бұрын
He is heaven don't worry and don't be brainwashed into thinking this way because your thoughts create your reality especially in the afterlife.
@Setton48 Жыл бұрын
@@SunnyHomeVideos ?
@cringe.mp4796 Жыл бұрын
1. no one goes to heaven or hell until after judgement day 2. You need to accept that Jesus died on the cross for our sins to go to heaven
@lois2997 Жыл бұрын
@@Zz2424zxcvbnn that is not true
@lois2997 Жыл бұрын
@@cringe.mp4796 you also have to be saved by grace
@aushajmal71773 жыл бұрын
Nice my country in the Pakistan Lahore Ajmal Masih 00923244649276
@joyelgamit73553 жыл бұрын
Father...what is different between God's plan and our choice..??? If God already has plan then no need choice.???
@fr.rhettwilliams4653 жыл бұрын
God wants to bring out our gifts to their greatest extent here on earth in order that his glory might be seen and our happiness fulfilled. This leaves room for us to accept or reject his grace over time, but he always offers it and wants to bring us to our greatest potential in grace. That road may twist and turn but as we choose him more and more that path with be a mysterious mix of him highlighting us as unique persons and leading us to our "destiny" or his plan. He sees time all at once so he knows what we will choose, but that doesn't mean that he causes us to choose them (free will). This can be an allusive distinction between knowing and causing, but I try to address that briefly in the video. Hope that makes it slightly less foggy :).
@joyelgamit73553 жыл бұрын
@@fr.rhettwilliams465 thank u father...God bless you
@blaiserebeiro71813 жыл бұрын
@@fr.rhettwilliams465 That was informative fr. But I have a doubt god blinded and converted him in order to teach the gospel, so didn't god violate his free will by doing so ?.
@kristiekogutrodriguez4963 жыл бұрын
Is it possible for you to get more in depth about this...I struggle with the understanding of this...and your explanation did help...it’s definitely not something that can be so cut and dry...I think of people who were abused and never given the chance to learn a way to cope and ended up turning bad because they didn’t have support from anyone, they just knew what they were taught since a very young age...everyone has a choice yes...but what about those types of sceneries where they have no self worth....they were just brainwashed to believe they didn’t deserve better....most people that have been beaten down don’t understand that they have the capability of changing...
@rexoplayz68303 жыл бұрын
Very interesting father thank you so much
@blipblap87983 жыл бұрын
You have the choice to worship me and live in heaven or dont and burn in hell so much for free will utter bullshit
@josejoaquimdamasioneto64283 жыл бұрын
Muito obrigado Padre pelos seus esclarecimentos.
@shubhidubey63483 жыл бұрын
Father I want guidance on my life.please share how I cañ connect.thank you
@st.marymagdalenecatholicch37423 жыл бұрын
Hi, Fr. Williams has been appointed to another parish in our Diocese. If you would like to contact one of our priests, please call the Parish Office at 864-288-4884.
@l.braborworkwear82023 жыл бұрын
😡👎😡👎😡
@patvonfeldt38263 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh, I just came across you, Fr Friday! I live this particular video!! Beautifully explained w/a sweet touch of humor!! We can't take ourselves too seriously!! You really got me w/the microphone prayer. 😅😅😅 I'm gonna share this to my FB page... We can't waste this outreach with reality!! Bless you!!
@marioa.vmagana12683 жыл бұрын
Perfect! Like our Heavenly Father is perfect.
@idah98553 жыл бұрын
Thank you Father
@agneslawrence29673 жыл бұрын
Father Williams thanks for sharing 🙂
@Tweegrrl4 жыл бұрын
Saint Onuphrius the Anchorite 🍃💞
@janiejohnson55524 жыл бұрын
Thank you Father🙏
@janiejohnson55524 жыл бұрын
Father can a priest who takes his own life be saved through God's mercy?I pray for his soul daily.
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"Hey sorry buddy, i knew you lived well and served My people, but you chose the wrong religion. Toodles!" God isn't like that. He is loving and He IS justice. People who don't believe and doesn't meet the circumstances to follow him (for example, people raised in other religions) will not be judged based off their faith in Christ, since they couldn't have had any to begin with unfortunately. Once again, God will not judge one so unfairly like that and He shall bring eternal grace to those who deserve it.
What about isreali non believers. ?
On Lenten Season, In the Philippines, where people are mostly Catholic, where Chruches has masses every hour from 4AM to 7PM daily. If our priests do not use General Absolution, you would have to listen for 24/7 until the end of Lent and still not finished.
Right, because Hindus, Buddhists, Taosts, Muslims, and Shintos are going to hell 🙄 Racist
I guess you can say all those religions are racist to! Because you go to hell in Islam
Rabbits do not lay eggs science can clarify it
Great idea How do I find the daily reading the church has?
Is that alb from house of hansen?
You make a very poor case for Hell and for a God who could bring himself to torture someone, often for no more than not believing. You quote a text which says that Hell is reserved for those who refuse by their own free choice to believe, and I believe this is at the heart of the problem - because I do not think failure to believe something is a choice the person makes with their free will, but simply a state of mind of not being convinced because, after hearing anout it, they find the evidence or arguments put forward inadquate. I think that, if simply failing to be convinced by the church's teachings is enough to condemn someone to Hell for eternity, then that makes God more like a cruel monster than a just and merciful God as you claim. How is it just to torture someone for ever for nothing more than that they found themselves unconvinced by the message, and unable to believe it? Surely, if belief is really essential (and that is another topic I won't tackle here), the more just option would be to arrange for them to learn of the truth in some other way that would in fact convince them. For example, I suppose dying and then finding oneself in an afterlife and being confronted by God and Jesus would very likely convince anyone of the reality of things - but the church always expressly says it is too late one second after death to change one's stance. Again, if God has made it that way, I think that is grotesque and cruel, not just or merciful. I am not a Christian of any sort, and Hell is probably the main reason for that - as I simply cannot reconcile the doctrine of Hell with any kind of loving or merciful God. I've heard the church's message many times in different places, and debated it sincerely with people who are members of some church or group or other, and I am still not convinced by what I've been told. I cannot change that response, and don't see how it would be just to condemn me to Hell for something I cannot change about myself - that is, there is something about the way my mind works that seems to make me unable to believe the basic ideas behind Christianity. (I would be tempted to say the reason is simply that Christianity itself is nonsensical as a complex of ideas - but, for the sake of argument, I concede that possibly Christianity is true, but in that case there is something about my way of thinking that finds me unable to be convinced by it.)
You mentioned that those who have heard of the church and its message, but reject it because they are not convinced by it are in danger (you don't say what the danger is, but it is clear from the context that the danger is of going to Hell after death). You make a very poor case on this issue, because you pass right over the fact that someone who hears the message and is not convinced by it is not making a *choice* to reject Jesus, but simply move on in their life because they are not convinced by what the church says - and not being convinced by somiething is *not* a choice one makes. If I hear of something that seems doubtful, and I find the evidence or rationale for it to be inadequate, then I am not convinced by the propostion I hear about - and I cannot help the fact that the inadequacy of the evidence or reasoning fails to convince me. It is grossly injust to condemn for ever someone who, through no choice of their own, are simply not convinced by the church's message. Actually, I would make a case against the concept of Hell anyway, considering it a barbaric doctrine, and I cannot see how a God who claims to be loving could torture anyone, no matter what they've done wrong. And that is another issue I sometimes argue about here and there. But here, I am focusing on the basic problem with the church's position that failing to be convinced is not a choice one makes, and it is not equivalent, as some claim, to rebelling against God and his plans for how things run.
Luke 23:34 - “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do”
Taking the word out of context is not right. Since you're not a believer nor have you read the Bible
@@ralphnelson271It’s not out of context. Jesus said that about people who didn’t believe in him, and were so confident in this unbelief that they *killed* him.
*"“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do”"* In what way does that passage speak to the title question?
@@IsaacNussbaum read the text you may have to borrow a Bible to see though
@@ralphnelson271 You did not post the Luke 23 citation and so, I had to delete my last post. I am familiar with that verse. I have thirty-three translations of it before me now. I see no connection between that verse/passage and the title question the answer to which is, no, nonbelievers do not go to heaven. On a related note, believers don't go to heaven, either. Going to heaven is neither God's plan nor the Bible's promise.
ST. POPE JOHN PAUL II: The universality of salvation means that it is granted not only to those who explicitly believe in Christ and have entered the church. Since salvation is offered to all, it must be made concretely available to all. But it is clear that today, as in the past, many people do not have an opportunity to come to know or accept the Gospel revelation or enter the Church. The social and cultural conditions in which they live do not permit this, and frequently they have been brought up in other religious traditions. For such people salvation in Christ is accessible by virtue of a grace, which, while having a mysterious relationship to the Church, does not make them formally part of the Church but enlightens them in a way which is accommodated to their spiritual and material situation. This grace comes from Christ; it is the result of his Sacrifice and is communicated by the Holy Spirit. It enables each person to attain salvation through his or her free cooperation.
As a devoted Hindu and a non Christian, who loves Christianity like crazy, looking at New Testament Christianity objectively, my answer would be yes, because that would be the only way Christianity would make sense. Jesus maybe the only way, but that doesn't mean you will have to know about him and worship him in a conventional sense, perhaps living your life with compassion and self sacrifice for others, unconditional love for all other sentient beings (which doesn't mean pacifism) is the only true way to worship Jesus Christ the lord. Otherwise if one simply worships Jesus for heaven and avoiding hell, that's not a very honest and selfless way of worship. Following Jesus can increase you in morality, but if you are already moral, then you are already in the good sight of Jesus. I mean we need to understand who Jesus Christ the lord really is, he is not just a name and a figure, he is what he stood for and what he preached. Which is unconditional and self less love and bravery and self sacrifice for the greater good.
Oh, thank you so much for sharing LG 16. My heart has been distressed for my former student, whom I have met with, and kept in contact with, over the years. He was hit and killed by a car in Oman. I was not Christian when he was my student and we openly spoke about religion. He was a devote Muslim. When God entered my heart and I came to understand what Jesus had done for me, I prayed very much for the Arabs that I had come to love. While they have been misled, they are very obedient in their prayers and self-denial. My heart is broken at the death of this lovely young man and had I died just three years ago, I would have died without accepting Christ into my heart. I trust God and I know that He is just. It was very comforting to hear the passage that was shared.
Of course not. How could they. That is like saying if a sinner can go to heaven.
I am Christian. And my dad is a bit Muslim, my mom is barely jehovas witness. I cry every night knowing I won’t see my parents in the afterlife. My dad probably feels the same. I am thinking about f*cking religion.
The difference between non-believing and a “sinner”, is that non-believers can be geniuely amazing people. And the simple fact that they didnt believe shouldnt determine the fact that they go to eternal torment. Do u think someone who simply didnt believe should burn down in the same place people like hitler or dahmer do?
@@DigitalPythonI am so sorry. I myself am dealing with a religious dilemma. I hope both of us can get peace. Btw I’m Muslim.
@@idkykwimlikewha I’ve changed a lot now and I just pray they will go to heaven. Also that’s cool I love the culture of Islam! We go to small Arab shops to get some food sometimes and it’s very different than other shops.
*"Do nonbelievers go to heaven?"* A better question is, _"Does anybody go to heaven?"_ If they do, isn't it odd that you have never heard anything from the Bible which says that they do? Why is that?
The Bible talks about people going to heaven Jesus literally described it on the cross to the 2 other guys as you will be in paradise with me or how the people that stand with Christ will go to heaven
@@AdolfHitlerHaggard *"The Bible talks about people going to heaven...."* Where do you people get these crazy notions? No, the Bible does NOT talk about people going to heaven. Not. In. A. Single. Place.
@@IsaacNussbaum Matthew 7:21-23 says “Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.” That addresses people who don’t go to heaven, but also proves that some people do.
@@EuropeanApple755 Matthew 7:21-23 says the kingdom *OF* heaven, E. A. It does not say the kingdom *IN* heaven.
@@IsaacNussbaum…yeah. The kingdom of heaven. That literally means heaven. If not, then what does it mean?
Father, when the priest say in confessiom, i forgive you you sins instead of i absolve you. Is that the same? Are my sins absolved?
It's the same. The priest has the right to do so.
Father I feel lost because I feel I have dine so much wrong that I’m already going there
I am on the fence about believing in God. It's not that I reject him. It is more an observational problem. I don't necessarily know how to explain it. But I have never observed God in any way that I can sense. I do not know if I can believe. I have tried but I just have no way of observing God. I have prayed and asked to communicate with him. But it doesn't happen. What can I try to help me through this?
Heres the thing: try praying To god every day, And while doing that observe every thing in life Think why did god not allow me To go To x university . Why did god do this. It helped me
Ask God to show you repeated numbers, like 1:11 11:11 2:22 on a clock. Ask repeatedly for repeated numbers to come to you and be patient. You will need 1. a heartfelt desire and 2. to at least believe a little that it's possible. What happens is for no reason, you notice the clock right at 3:33pm, or you find that you pause videos often right at 1:11 or 2:22. You can also begin to meditate, quiet your mind. When you speak, God listens, when you meditate, God speaks. You can also ask for songs to come to you. Often these songs will be ones you don't listen to often and suddenly you hear the chorus dancing between your ears. It comes to you as if "you thought of it", but it's simply God placing the tune in your head. If it's a song about love/loving, ask yourself if it could be from God, and say, "If that's from you God, Thank you. Please send me more songs to get to know you." Be grateful. If you suddenly hear religious songs that you sang as a child, or heard as a child--even if they are Christmas songs about Jesus, that's likely God calling you toward Him. I cannot emphasize enough that you have to believe it and emotionally want it. You can't just ask in a blasé way and then go make yourself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich without a care. God cares when you care. Good luck and God bless you.
Start with just being grateful.. thank God for all the little things and big things and you will find that gratitude will change your attitude.. And your heart will be opened..😊
Do you believe in the realm of barbello?
I need a video on what is Latin fires I know a lighting fires is
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I wonder if those are the only reasons priests have been getting moved around
This is one of the most difficult topics to explain if you are a Christian. And I don't think Christianity has and answer because there is a contradiction here in Christianity - the words of Christ saying the He is the only way to heaven, the idea of an all loving and all powerful God, the and that of the fate of millions of innocent men, women, children and even babies who have not heard of the Gospel of Christ.
I am still not fully convinced of your anwer, but must i say, i commend your for trying to address the issue head on, without any deviation whatsoever.
@@yemyess i think it makes sense. Jesus probably meant that he is the only way to heaven for those that know him, but there is a side door or something for those who havent
Jesus didn't say he is the only way to heaven. He said He is the way, truth and life. This is particularly referencing to His sacrifice on the cross, defeating death and His resurrection pointing to eternal life. Every tongue will bow down and will know that, He's the way to eternity which is the next level than heaven. Those who don't receive Jesus during judgement, they will condemned to hell. Everyone will be judged and those names not in the book of life, will face the 2nd death. Those who has their name in the book of life will remain eternally with God in the New heaven and New earth.
Catholics don’t have the answer but true Christianity does. Those who are walking by faith today will be in the 1st resurrection. There’s a second resurrection for those who didn’t have a chance to accept Christ. False Christianity tries to say we all get a chance in this life and that’s absolutely impossible. If you keep the sabbath and the Holy Days you’ll see Gods plan for mankind . Ditch the Catholic faith it’s an apostasy .
What is this second resurrection your are talking about? Is it written in the Bible? @@LeonTheLion-777
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Valde interesting praesentatio pro laico. Deo gratias. Sed, quaeso, permitte mihi et hanc quaestionem mihi ignosce: Quomodo haec vestis efficit ut parvis magnisque hominum necessitatibus curet?
Hello The Christian hope is not to “go to heaven” but to inherit the earth made new The gospel is the gospel of the kingdom! Jesus the Messiah suffered and died for our sins, God raised him from the dead and exalted him to his right hand! Jesus is going to return and set up the kingdom of God ON THE EARTH! God’s government on the earth! Believers will rule the nations with Jesus! We are to repent in light of this. The Messiah died for his people! God resurrected the Messiah! The Messiah will resurrect his people at his coming! They will rule the nations! The destiny of the Messiah and his people is to be on the earth! The renewed restored earth! God also dwelling with them! Rev 21 The New Creation Matt 24 14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. Jesus said the Father is the only true God! John 17 3 And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.
This is a fantastic insight ... thank you I have the original latin prayers so I really appreciate your translations
Hi Father thank you, you are funny. I watched another video on the vestements and that priest taught how each garment was connected to the passion of Our Lord. It was very moving. He never mentioned the Amise was there to catch sweat and dirt., but for example he mentioned that the belt represented the ropes which tied Our Lord to the pillar where He was scourged for our sins. It was a more serious presenation than yours, I got the sense that he was very recollected before mass.
soul does not exist! afterlife does not exist! devil does not exist! God does not exist! hope nonsense does exist!. can you make yourself? no! how can god make his own? can't! proof god doesn't exist! matter cannot be made or destroyed, that is to say, it has always existed! that also counts for space! and for time! proof god didn't create universe! you can prove something that exists! can you prove god? no! then god doesn't exist! and god who makes everything out of nothing is logic? no!!!!!
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I came across this video so I said to myself what are the vestments? Being a Catholic and having been a Alter Boy for Mass, I never knew. I'm 64 years old. I'm happy to say, I now know what are the vestments, the why, and the prayers that are said. I will for know on certainly see the vestments and understand when I attend Sunday Mass and Holy Obligations. It is always good to learn and relearn in life, especially with Our Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit in the Holy Church. Thank You Fr. Williams.
5:20 God does not force us to love him. He makes us love him. There is a difference. Do parents force their kids to love them? Or do parents love, do things and teach their kids to love them (make them love them)?
4:50 I"m sorry but Proverbs says this: Proverbs 16:33 We may throw the dice, but the lord determines how they fall. Romans 8:28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
Fr. Williams May i Ask, im not a Parishioner of St Mary magdalene Catholic church but im curious why do some priest dont wear chasuble at mass and instead they wear a stole a other vestments😅
Same here with our parish priest
I'm a Christian and my Dad unexpectedly died 3 weeks ago. My Dad didn't believe in Jesus. I am in such turmoil, grieving my Dad and struggling because I think he is suffering terribly in hell. Please help.
He is heaven don't worry and don't be brainwashed into thinking this way because your thoughts create your reality especially in the afterlife.
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1. no one goes to heaven or hell until after judgement day 2. You need to accept that Jesus died on the cross for our sins to go to heaven
@@Zz2424zxcvbnn that is not true
@@cringe.mp4796 you also have to be saved by grace
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Father...what is different between God's plan and our choice..??? If God already has plan then no need choice.???
God wants to bring out our gifts to their greatest extent here on earth in order that his glory might be seen and our happiness fulfilled. This leaves room for us to accept or reject his grace over time, but he always offers it and wants to bring us to our greatest potential in grace. That road may twist and turn but as we choose him more and more that path with be a mysterious mix of him highlighting us as unique persons and leading us to our "destiny" or his plan. He sees time all at once so he knows what we will choose, but that doesn't mean that he causes us to choose them (free will). This can be an allusive distinction between knowing and causing, but I try to address that briefly in the video. Hope that makes it slightly less foggy :).
@@fr.rhettwilliams465 thank u father...God bless you
@@fr.rhettwilliams465 That was informative fr. But I have a doubt god blinded and converted him in order to teach the gospel, so didn't god violate his free will by doing so ?.
Is it possible for you to get more in depth about this...I struggle with the understanding of this...and your explanation did help...it’s definitely not something that can be so cut and dry...I think of people who were abused and never given the chance to learn a way to cope and ended up turning bad because they didn’t have support from anyone, they just knew what they were taught since a very young age...everyone has a choice yes...but what about those types of sceneries where they have no self worth....they were just brainwashed to believe they didn’t deserve better....most people that have been beaten down don’t understand that they have the capability of changing...
Very interesting father thank you so much
You have the choice to worship me and live in heaven or dont and burn in hell so much for free will utter bullshit
Muito obrigado Padre pelos seus esclarecimentos.
Father I want guidance on my life.please share how I cañ connect.thank you
Hi, Fr. Williams has been appointed to another parish in our Diocese. If you would like to contact one of our priests, please call the Parish Office at 864-288-4884.
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Oh my gosh, I just came across you, Fr Friday! I live this particular video!! Beautifully explained w/a sweet touch of humor!! We can't take ourselves too seriously!! You really got me w/the microphone prayer. 😅😅😅 I'm gonna share this to my FB page... We can't waste this outreach with reality!! Bless you!!
Perfect! Like our Heavenly Father is perfect.
Thank you Father
Father Williams thanks for sharing 🙂
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Father can a priest who takes his own life be saved through God's mercy?I pray for his soul daily.
I pray that your friend is in heaven xx