Patriot for sure. Christian. Well, we all fall short there. A good number of people are non MAGA. Nikki Haley did relatively well. And a good number of them are now never Trumpers
My comment button is missing. I think the church is going through a pruning. Our congregation is starting to grow back with the people who accept everyone and are learning to ask newcomers to coffee. They are making quilts, shawls, and hats. They make clothing kits for newborn babies and school kits for children. Other welcoming churches throw community dinners once a month. Our churches have a community fund that we can help someone one time with things like gas or diapers. They have organized cleanup groups after a fire or tornado. I have hope even though the pruning was severe.
As a non-christian, how are we supposed to tell the good Christians from the bad christians? The fake Christians from the real ones? And does it even matter
When I saw that golden statue of Trump at the RNC, with fawning Republicans taking "selfies' with it, I thought, "don't these people remember their Old Testament bible stories about idolatry and the consequences? Thanks Reverend Trevors for your comments!
Yep, It is beyond me and I’m a Christian American. I think Christian Nationalist are just hoping Trump will help them get their policies in place and he just wants their vote, but he probably doesn’t care that much about their policies. Looking at the Ten Commandments, here are Commandments that Christian Nationalists and Trump have clearly not kept: Thou shalt not have no other gods before me. Thou shot not make unto thee any graven image That shalt not kill. (Trump suggested Mark Milley, the Joint Chiefs Chairman, deserved execution/a member of Trump’s base attacked Pelosi’s husband in their home/Trump said maybe Pence ‘deserves’ to get hung and the insurrectionist were chanting “Hang Mike Pence” Thou shalt not commit adultery. (Two legal cases involving E. Jean Carroll and Stormy Daniels) Thou shalt not steal. (Fraud case) Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor. (Trump lies nearly all the time; the lies are part of every indictment) We need good servants (judges) to prevent anymore delays from Trump and his attorneys, we need good judges, attorneys, and juries to find Trump guilty of all counts as well as citizens and good legislative people to speak out and to vote Trump out of office. Trump is just trying to delay the court cases so he can get elected before he is convicted. I’m hoping conviction would open some voters eyes who aren’t aware of everything. The mainline media doesn’t tell everything. I listen to Meidas Touch (Pro Democracy info) on You Tube to get the latest unvarnished truth about everything MAGA and Trump related because they help me understand and keep up with everything. I do have to work some relaxation time because hearing about all the craziness can cause stress and anxiety. I’m praying these people see the light.
I know, they're so big on the Bible, but this non-Christian got the golden calf imagery right awa. Also it was placed so people had to look *up* at it.
I am also very old ( born during WW2 ), and I agree with the person's statement. Trump, Evangelical Christians, MAGA and QAnon have formed a coalition that will convert the USA into a Fascist country.
I thought I was the only one that can see what is happening since Trump and/or Maga. For me living for the Lord Jesus Christ isn’t about a political party and never will be.
I tell people that my politics and my theology are somewhat opposed. If I voted my theology, I would be a Bernie Sanders Democrat. If I worshipped my politics, I would be a Southern Baptist. By the same token, my politics are a combination of Great Plains values (my grandmother belonged to the WCTU), Monetarist economic theory, foreign policy realpolitik of Henry Kissinger, and beliefs of the likes of John Locke, Barry Goldwater, Ronald Reagan, and William F. Buckley, along with a little Gerald Ford and the elder George Bush.
Only if we let fascism take over. The commenter talked about a unified opposition. It’s time for those who want to save our democratic way of life AND Jesus’s teachings need to unite. It’s no longer about blue or red, left vs right. It’s about the survival of human decency and respect for fellow human beings.
@Jcs57 The fact that God does not intervene is that God does not choose sides. God will judge us all when our time comes. It's our job in the meantime to clean up the mess we have made or die trying. My faith in God is unwavering. God bless you. 🙏
You look sad Rev Ed, but for me you provide insight and understanding.Yes, for many years now Christianity seems to have been hijacked by televangelists, mega churches teaching that God wants us to have wealth and various cults that ultimately recognize not our Lord Jesus, but the leader of the cult becomes Christ. How wonderful that Jesus is unchanging and always provides an example of how to live to please and serve God. Please continue your ministry, you give me hope that there are Christian Fathers and Pastors and Reverends who stand up for the truth and represent Jesus as He truly is, has been and always will be. God bless you and strengthen and comfort you, you are a blessing to me.
People need a church that has little room for heresy (this includes the Gospel of Wealth), adheres closely to the Bible, and leaves ample room for conscience. One's choice of a church may depend upon personal taste and culture, but it must follow Jesus' Ministry.
@sarahann530 You said which gods you must believe in more than one to ask me a question like that. I believe in one God, and he has never abandoned me. You have every right to believe the way you do, but please do not question my beliefs. God bless you. 🙏
@@sarahann530 I don't know who your gods are and you may have hundreds but I only have one. My faith in my God tells me that god would never abandon me. I don't know what God looks like and God has never talked to me. 🙏
@@sarahann530I have only the Bible and my faith to rely on. If it's answers you are looking for and it sounds like you are read the New Testament. I was looking for answers over 50 years ago and I was told to read the New Testament. God will never abandon you as long as you have faith. God bless you. 🙏
Reverend, you seem a reasonable man, and I like your channel, sir. For what it's worth, here's my opinion. Our churches ⛪️ based on Jesus Christ will survive if we stay focused on him ! All those who choose to follow Rumph and Drumph will either exit his personality cult ; double down on his ideas; or collapse with his cult ! Trumpism is the exact antithesis of what Jesus Christ taught his 12 Apostles, who taught others and has been passed down throughout the generations! The wicked have their time ; and in God's timing, the wicked will perish! So it says in the books of Psalms, Proverbs, and Eccliastes ; and probably elsewhere. The churches are going through a " Great Apostacy Cleansing " and will be better and stronger afterward! I'm a Christian, and in spite of all the turmoil and tumult occurring around me ; I still maintain my faith in Jesus Christ to see me through! It isn't easy to remain calm when everyone is losing their minds and peace; but I'm tied to the Rock, which is Jesus Christ, Amen !
How does staying focused on Jesus save your church from the stain of Christian nationalism? How does that show the people, especially those the church harms, that you are not one of them? Christian, evangelical, even Jesus are now names associated with harm, authoritarianism, discrimination, subjugation, threats of violence, and violence. Your church and those like it may survive Trump and the current upswing of Christian nationalism, but for how long after? How do you get those who, in their formative years, witness the church calling for policies that cause harm, discriminate, segregate, impoverish, enrich themselves, acts of violence, dehumanize, etc. You can have faith and keep your focus on Jesus, but faith without deeds is dead. If Jesus focused churches are not out there, in every place, as loud as the Christian nationalist, the church in the US may survive Trump but not the generations coming and how they perceive what Christianity is.
Ed... I pray that you are correct!!! I trust God that you are correct. I have noticed numerous churches imploding from the the inside because they are catering to man instead of being loyal to God. Maybe this will be the course correction needed!!! Amen... Nmultis 🙏
Yes, and money.... Money or the worship of it is quite evil.... Pastors flying around in jet planes and living in multi million dollar homes - how is that in keeping with Jesus????
Finally a real Christian that’s not in the cult of Trump I was literally beginning to get confused.. the Jesus I know and love did not teach what MTG And bobert and Mike Johnson reflect
Thank you for saying what needs to be said. The label of heretic may seem harsh, but I firmly believe that it is also accurate. Just as it is not too extreme to call Trump supporters Fascists.
Whenever I think of DJT from my perspective of Christian belief, I keep coming back to the passage in John 8:44: “You are from your father the devil, and you choose to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks according to his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” Any person who is so willing to speak untruth without limits reminds me of Jesus' designation of Satan as the “father of lies.”
I have heard that, as individuals, sometimes we hit bottom before making changes in our lives, But i have not considered the church in ending up in this position. Yes, we will survive.
As stated before, Rev. You're the only "Church" I attend. And for reasons before Trump even came along, I felt the strong desire to explore a variety of religious thoughts across many spectrums. So spiritual Not religious, I can love JesusAt least for what I remember most is the Sermon on the Mount type of stuff about human character in general. But not belong to any Church. The types of things that I can carry with me in my pocket wherever I go. The fact is religion already falls short in terms of the Holy Spirit generalities. When you add clear corruption by MAGA and other extreme ideals, it sullies it. Fact is. Christianity has been sullied,. And it takes brave men like you that keeps bringing a guy back here to listen to you. Remind me of what the boy in me remembers. Gentleness, kindness, charity of Spirit. So Thank You And without the accent. I'll be back
You win the "awesomest comment" award in my book. For real, this guy is bringing in all sorts of us from different faiths and backgrounds. Betcha if we could all gather in a physical space, we'd put those mega-churches to shame.
I feel like this was a heavy video, so I'm going to try to add something and maybe bring some hope to the discussion. I'm not religious and most of the people around me aren't either. I don't see us becoming religious any time soon. However, I am seeing something very encouraging. We're becoming kinder, gentler, more patient and thoughtful. Most importantly, we seem to care about our neighbour more and more. You never see us at Sunday service, but I have a feeling that, if you made the comparison, you'd find we're trying to live our lives in a way that would hopefully make Jesus say "Well done, kids :)" And isn't this the goal, after all? Being nice to each other. ✌
I couldn't agree more. I agree with the questioner that there must be an opposition party, but wholly disagree that it has to be the GOP. The GOP has to be voted into irrelevance and another party must form to clean house after the last 7 years... or we could grow up a bit and entertain ranked choice voting nationwide (a pipedream, I know) and stifle the "us v. them" two party dichotomy. Either way, there's only one major party today in the US; the opposition is a cult of violent ignorance masquerading as a party. That has to change.
Gardener Stooped in prayer like reverence, head bowed with gracious and intent peace, hands clasping new life unto soils cradle, this cultivating soul ponders the reaches of nature, delves into her ingenuity, marvels at the wonderment of life’s tenacious dedication, their quiet rapport professed in serene mannerism and temperament, grant testimony of a profound attachment, weaving the fibers of creation and tradition upon our terrestrial loom, the gardeners spirit constitutes the essence of our destiny. Being... Every being, holds seeds of both love & fear... Every being, chooses which to cultivate... Every being, nurtures their garden... Every being, weeds & harvests... Love propagates love... Fear propagates fear... Thus alters the evolution of all... L.O.V.E.*Rulz Pro💜Love 👣🕊👽
@@PeaceProfitGod bless on you r both comments 👍 lovely poem .. Agree with on the GOP things would be better with out them. There a lot of things would get done ..Now something a little radical cause what the Constitution doesn't say you have to be a political party. So citizens go to Washington..So we don't need GOP ., Since the GOP thinks climate change in not real we will send Mike Johnson to the Pacific Garbage Patch and he can do some clean up work.. God bless
You are in good company! It is a widespread issue. Family members walking away from family members in the service/worship of an evil Orange Narcissist!!
Just ask them would a good man break all of the 10 commandments constantly? Would good man "seek retribution against another person"? There are many good questions like this to ask. Yes, it will probably upset them.
Are you sure they are Christians. Jesus said in scripture when they say didn't we prophesies in your name etc etc the he said get away from me I never knew you. Knew meaning a close personal relationship only time will tell when the goats and sheep are divided. That's Gods job to figure who's real and who isn't. Keep your chin up, you are a light in the darkness, keep walking in his steps and show the real heart of Jesus to them if they mock you or hold you in distain turn the other cheek be encouraged false people will hate you but it's seen and will be rewarded and maybe some will wake up. Keep praying as well as we pray for you in others in this sort of situation. Shine your light of love peace and caring inspite of the hate. Remember when you turn on the light it displaces the darkness you don't fight and punch the darkness simple shine your light
Rev Ed, I'm now following you.. I enjoy your chats, you have a unique way of putting things. I'm not devoted to Scripture but I will listen. My friend Wendy speaks highly of you and now I know why
Was for some of the churches. There is division within the churches now as there is in society. The american situation has flowed through to us here in Oz thanks to right wing propaganda TV and the internet. Evangelical churches have really ruined Jesus' name for most of the churches here, as has the child exploitation issue....
Such a sobering and accurate account by the letter writer. Pray for our enemies, the misguided, the greedy, the entitled, the ruthless, the hypocrites, that they be turned from their dark agendas and see clearly, hear clearly, and act on that clarity. Maybe not all, but if enough people realize the disastrous path they are on, it will be enough to return to being people who actually live as Jesus exhorted: love God, love everybody, and what that truly means in the deepest part of their hearts.
I cannot accept that God is anything but pure love. I saw this the other day and it really sums things up for me. When we die, God isn't going ask us about the two men down the street who got married. He won't ask us about the girl who had an abortion. He won't ask us about the atheist that lives on the corner. He won't ask us about the woman who feels more comfortable as a man. He WILL ask us how we loved those people as He called us to do.
You are by far my favorite preacher of the word! I have a relative who is a southern Baptist pastor who is also deep into the MAGA nationalism cult, and he often posts pictures of a lion roaring and posts sheep as a weakness of blind followers and he totally misses the irony of it all and not seeing that it is not the lion of God but the lamb. Thank you for your daily inspirations!
I absolutely agree with what you have said here. The true church, the part that truly does it's best to be Christ's representative in this world by following His teachings and His example will survive anyone or anything that this world throws at it. But, just as there have been times in history when "The Church" has evolved into something that is so antithetical to what the Church is supposed to be, that as you say, it must be pruned to cut away all the unproductive "dead wood", so will this happen from time to time, until Christ's return. This may well be one of those times for "the evangelical church" in the United States.
Reverend Ed, I want you to know I listen to every one of your videos with the most open heart I have. You see, I'm an Athiest who was raised in the church. Religion was never about love, only punishment for failure to strictly obey everyone - your teachers, your parents and the rules of the church. There never seemed to be any room for humanity. I believe in science. But there is a part of me who realizes what the church was always meant to be. The Republican Party and MAGA are all heretics. They treat the Bible like the Terms of Service on an Apple product. They never read it, they just click 'Agree'. Heretics is exactly the word I use to describe them when they called themselves Christian in the same breath as they explain why they want to pass a piece of legislation meant to hurt or oppress someone. There's no hate the sin, love the sinner in them - just hate. Thanks for reminding me what the church was meant to be and to reinforce my belief that I left the church for good reason. Even as a kid, I was right about them all along. You're a good man.
GenZ and millennials are the most Christ like generations we've ever had, with there love, kindness and acceptance they've shown. But they aren't Christian because they only hear the loudest voice spreading hatred in Christ name. Christianity has the best chance ever to make a come back but it will take good loud people to drown out the hate. TALK HARD ✊️
Agreed GenZ & millennials are very Christ like and the beauty of it is they're unaware of it. Kind of like a strikingly beautiful woman/man who enters the room & all head's turn but they're completely unaware which only adds to their beauty
@@charlesodonnell2993 they must be well treated infants because they show so much love even though there lives have been so harder than yours. Up until 3 years ago they've only known a country at war and have lived every school day in fear of another shooting and now they've come of age the live with very little hope of ever owning a home and can only expect another 100 years storm or disaster every year or 2. I don’t know what generation you are but you can be sure your generation had a lot to do with why there lives are so hard, so please show the babies some love because they got a lot of love to give.
@@charlesodonnell2993 Maybe you believe open vulnerability is infantile? It's not. It's the growth mode. Our bodies have survival mode and growth mode, it's impossible to grow in survival mode, but we are trained that to be vulnerable is to be "weak".
The church was for more than a thousand years a source of tyranny and oppression. The thing that stooped that was earthly kings diminishing its power and demanding a separation of church and state. It is very possible for this to happen again. All that is required is to let right-wing fundamentalists into power again.
This reminds me of something my boss said earlier today: He said the times he listens the most closely are those moments after he has fallen and planted his face in the dirt.
God's Word tells us how to recognize false teachings. We test teaching us against what we already know to be true. I pray for a renewal of desire to discern God's Truth and reject the chaff that God's wind will cast away. I look forward to that day.
Great questions! Absolutely, the church will survive! Because greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world. In the end, Jesus reigns. That's all that matters. Amen. 🙏💚
And we as a Christian appreciate you being here and sharing with us. We all need each other and are built that way. We gain from your thoughts and insites so thanks
I once belonged to an evangelical church. We hired some businesses connected with the church. They were terrible. One was a contractor who made a huge mess of our house. Then the pastor sat in my living room and tried to blame me. As far as I’m concerned evangelicals are no more honest than anyone else. But shame on them, they know that cheating others is a sin
Oh, that ship sailed long before that commenter even thinks it did. A big pet peeve of mine is when (former) Republicans and Christians claim that Trump is the problem and all the bad stuff will go away when he is gone. In all honesty, I don't remember if I left the Repelican party before the 1980 election, or the 1984 election, but when I realized I could not be a real follower of Christ and be a repelican, I decided I couldn't continue to be in that party that went against every value Jesus taught. By the end of 1997, possibly much earlier. I had Baby Bush pegged as a pathological liar. I did not believe he would ever admit a mistake. After all, a couple years earlier the repelican party had made, "Never admit a mistake," an official plank in the party platform, and I did not believe Bush could even recognize that he made a mistake, much less admit one. He later proved me wrong when in 2006 he admitted the Iraq war was a mistake. Regardless, in 1998, when the fake Christian Right started saying, "We have to elect this guy because he is one of us," I recognized immediately what they were admitting, and to this day do not realize they admitted it. They are all liars and have always been liars. Paul called it a powerful delusion sent on them by God. This condition has been a part of Christianity for a long time. This commenter said something about those who tell you they are Christian being honest in the past. Some, maybe. In my own experience, those who are Christian and honest are not telling you they are Christian. Those who tell you that they can be trusted because they are Christian, more often than not, seem to me to be saying, "Watch your back because I will rob you blind the first chance I get and I will tell you it is God's will and what is best for you." I think Christianity will survive Trump. God put him in place to reveal the rot in the system (See Ezekiel 8), and the church will be cleansed if the Bible is to be believed. It may be a somewhat painful process, but it will happen, just as it has happened in the past. The Repelicans I am not so sure about. I think that party might be finished because of Trump, but I am not going to lose any sleep over that. It has been rather evil for quite some time, and Trump is not the cause. He is just the light shining into the dark corners, and those people still won't admit the crap he is showing them has been there all along.
I’m not sure if this is going to Ed? I’m old and the technology is new to me. I’ll take a chance and trust in Jesus🙏 I was raised in a Christian home. But have So lost my taste for Christianity these last few decades. Thank you for who you are. I Know you must make the heart of Jesus leap with Joy.
Hi Rev Ed this is subject I have pondered for many years and which has come into sharp focus during the Trump era....I know longer identify as a Christian and if asked I say I follow Christ...its so devastating what is happening in the US I feel for every loving and kind Christian...
Reverend Ed, I think this was your best video. I respect you for taking personal response-ability for the church not standing up to those who have allowed corruption, greed, and the abuse of power to pollute what Jesus came to teach us. I think the new "church," will be one where all beliefs are under one umbrella. Each group will add to the beauty of the whole. Diversity and inclusion will be celebrated. This is an incredible time to be alive. We are watching "evil," destroy itself. Love will take wing and bring a better tomorrow.
I have watched and shared several of your videos, but, I think this is the first time that I have commented. You have some absolutely brilliant things to say, but, I think that this video has been the most poignant of all of the ones that I have watched. Thank you for your rational words.
I am so happy that today on Palm Sunday, I came across this channel. For a long time I have wondered where is the condemnation from our church leaders of the lies being told which are used as truth. Some of our priests have even used some of the rhetoric used by Maga into their sermons, and I have been disgusted. This is one of the reasons why people abandon their faith. Thanks for acknowledging this problem and keep on talking. God bless you.
I keep saying it. People keep tying to explain it to me. But I still just can't comprehend how people can justify Trump and say he's a good man. Something Rev Ed said that REALLY gives me a wonderful feeling - is that after we work through this - ALL of us, the church, will be better for this. Crisis pulls us together, we find our highest and best strength when we are together. It's not the "End of Times", it's the Time of Transition - to our better selves.
a lot of us are still of the church in heart but without a home due to the hate we have seen. but love and kindness are still here but we are fragmented and without a home. Ive said if i was closer to you and lived in your country i would definatily visit and probably call your church a home. i am encouraged hearing your messages, thank you for your faith and love of Christ's teachings. I will continue to pray that those of us who know better will find their way back to truth love and faith, instead of following false leaders
Dear Ed, Thank you for this message and the lovely response to these good questions. I am saddened sometimes when I see what's happening to the beautiful little Anglican church I attend. It's warm and welcoming, with lovely music and liturgy. The people are so wonderful, thoughtful, intelligent, and accomplished... But nearly everyone is over 80, many are over 90. At 70, I feel like one of the young folks. This church can't possibly last out the decade unless something changes. I think there are parishes like this all over the place. They're dying, but not for the right reasons. Anyway, thank you for your talk.
Jesus is My Lord and Saviour! It's up to us as individuals to express ourselves with Jesus in our hearts and ways. I don't go to 'church' because of hypocrites. I've recently found your channel and appreciate it. Thank you for the chance of fellowship and your sound reasonings. You have a calming voice and gentle tone too, it helps absorb the message. Thank You?
I’ve been watching 45 since 2015. Practically yelling at my TV every time. Until I found a small number of people on Truth Social speaking up against the misinformation and vitriol, I felt really alone. My family either support him or don’t really care about politics. I never saw religious leaders speak up when God was used to perpetuate hate and fear through this political rhetoric. These people are dangerous. I’m not a Christian but I think Jesus would not approve. Thank you for paying attention and speaking the truth.
At 80 plus, I remember the Jim Crow era, where we had 'White Only' signs in the South; in the North, we did it differently. Hait has been with us since the beginning. The right and the MAGA are just another Jim Crow movement. Rome fell within. Will the US come apart from within? Time will tell. This Sunday is Palm Sunday, and most likely, there will be a few protesters outside of our church. But in 2017, I found a church that loves all. A church that teaches that God loves all will come through in the end. Rev Ed, keep your TH-cam open, and if Trump wins again, your channel might be a liferaft.
The loudest voices always come to represent the whole, regardless of what percentage of the whole they actually are. And you are right, in any group where there are extremists, those who aren't that have to stand up and at least identify themselves as not that, if they don't actively oppose them. Standing up like that takes courage and standing up to the extreme element also takes courage. I'm afraid I agree with the writer, we're in for a bad time. Let's hope both the country and the church come through, but like the writer, I'm both old and somewhat afraid.
I just saw an interview that sent shivers down my spine. The clip at the 3 min mark where he talks about not able to be a Democrat and Christian... the whole crowd erupted with clapping? This was a young man in his 30s, Charlie kirk, lamenting how we should be living like the 1950s, when people were nice and kids could take their guns to school and keep in locker... no school shootings! How do we help them see that we, progressive types, are more in line with Christ's teachings than he is begging for?
Very grateful for your insight. If the ‘Church’ does not survive then it never was the true Ecclasia of God. Nothing happens that the Lord Almighty has not ordained. What a mighty God we serve. Only He knows the beginning and the end. Bless you brother from the land down under.
There is a calmness in the way you speak. And I look forward to your videos. Others, whether they are pastors or political pod casters They become angry and star putting Mega down, when we are told not to become like them. But be kind and love those who are against you. I pray to say less and pray more for our government leader. And believe me this can be difficult. Trump sadly give us so much to work with. 😢😢
The true church is much bigger than buildings, than congratulations, than individuals. True Christians make up the church wherever they are, however they choose to worship or what resources they have. God is omnipotent, Jesus is both lion and lamb, so God will have his way no matter what humans or Satan or anyone Else does. King of all kinds, Lord of all Lords, there is nothing greater.
When I hear "Christian" there is a sinking feeling in my gut. Then I wonder what "kind" of Christian? Are we talking about hateful christians or loving Christians?
Yesterday, Sascha, an acquaintance at the train-station, came running calling my name. At first I didn't see him but when he got to me I saw that he had been crying, so I asked him what the matter was. He told me that his uncle, Roland, had died the other day. Nothing else mattered in the world. The candle I lit was so very short-lived - as we all are. Things of contradictory project are all happening simultaneously. We all love and hate at the same time, it seems. Can we try to hate little less and love a little more? daily? Love.
Truthfully, I feel that real Christian pastors and priests should speak out publicly against all the false pastors and priests that are not upholding the teachings of Jesus. Silently sitting by and allowing the false followers to yell from the rooftops is seriously damaging the reputation of Christianity in general. “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”
Hello Rev Trevors - I love listening to your messages as they are hopeful in this crazy world. One thing you may not have know about is that some of the Evangelicals are now coming out and saying that Jesus's ideas and teachings are too "woke" and he would not be listened too by their church because his ideas are too liberal. This is very scary to me. I am not a member of a church as I don't believe in many of their rules and lies but I love Jesus and God. I don't want the chaff of these crazy people to transplant anywhere but in the stones/rocks so they won't grow. Trump is now selling Bibles with American laws and song in it and he says it is endorsed by him. This man would not know one book from the other. I know this could probably back fire on him but he is not a good person. Happy Easter to you and God bless you. Julie
People who have actually read the words and deeds of Christ know what is The Way. And tRUMP is off the path. The Church will survive. Pope Francis is keeping the faith though he has opposition. Pastors and Reverends locally are more focused on God than tRUMP. Plant seeds of love and hope and we water them with our tears.
Hi Rev Ed, TH-cam randomly served your video up to me and it really hit home. If my personal experience is any indication, this will most definitely have a profound impact on the church. The cornerstone of the church may be Jesus Christ, but the church itself is entirely made up of people. And as much as we might want to think a shared belief is what binds us, in reality the shared set of ideals we associate with that belief and our aspirations for life play an equal role. When you no longer feel the people around you share those ideals, and when you see that an agenda can override hope, love, honesty and empathy, at that point you start to wonder why you need it in your life. I personally am not sure if I’ll ever want to walk into a church again, and during this time I’ve come to realize that the ideals I strive for were always independent of the church … and left me asking whether they are independent of Christ as well. I can't believe I'm alone in this feeling, and without people who see the church as a haven for those ideals, there is no church.
I believe you correct Rev Ed. Many think of the Bible as just a history book. I believe not much has changed in the way people act. Hate, violence, separation of tribes and last but not least is love. God is love so I trust God and pray for mankind. Thanks for sharing
There is a sifting going on. The counterfeit believers are revealing themselves. They are showing us who their father really is. We must stay strong in our faith and press into our relationship with the Lord. We are being tested and with Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior we will and are prevailing. We are more than conquerors! Focus on God and the truth of His Holy Word! Remember the road that leads to life is narrow and few find it.❤ God bless! Stand frim!
I have to confess when I hear the words "Christian" or "Patriot" now days, I automatically assume Maga Republican.
They made a deal with the devil 👿 and act like everyone else is an apostate.
Romans 8:37 Nay in all these things we are more than conquerors ( over the forces of darkness not people) through him who loved us ( Jesus)..
Patriot for sure. Christian. Well, we all fall short there. A good number of people are non MAGA. Nikki Haley did relatively well. And a good number of them are now never Trumpers
Yeah sad😞
They say that because they are not it. A person that is it lives it . They don't go around claiming to be something.
No one has that much power. Jesus is nothing like Donald Trump. These people make me sick.
Agree 💯
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I think the church is going through a pruning. Our congregation is starting to grow back with the people who accept everyone and are learning to ask newcomers to coffee. They are making quilts, shawls, and hats. They make clothing kits for newborn babies and school kits for children. Other welcoming churches throw community dinners once a month. Our churches have a community fund that we can help someone one time with things like gas or diapers. They have organized cleanup groups after a fire or tornado. I have hope even though the pruning was severe.
Is donald the antichrist?
Me too! 🤢 They’re making a mockery of Jesus & Christianity. ✝️ Makes me crazy!
As a non-christian, how are we supposed to tell the good Christians from the bad christians? The fake Christians from the real ones? And does it even matter
There is always a remnant of the faithful. God does not save organizations, he saves people.
When I saw that golden statue of Trump at the RNC, with fawning Republicans taking "selfies' with it, I thought, "don't these people remember their Old Testament bible stories about idolatry and the consequences? Thanks Reverend Trevors for your comments!
Yep, It is beyond me and I’m a Christian American. I think Christian Nationalist are just hoping Trump will help them get their policies in place and he just wants their vote, but he probably doesn’t care that much about their policies. Looking at the Ten Commandments, here are Commandments that Christian Nationalists and Trump have clearly not kept:
Thou shalt not have no other gods before me.
Thou shot not make unto thee any graven image
That shalt not kill. (Trump suggested Mark Milley, the Joint Chiefs Chairman, deserved execution/a member of Trump’s base attacked Pelosi’s husband in their home/Trump said maybe Pence ‘deserves’ to get hung and the insurrectionist were chanting “Hang Mike Pence”
Thou shalt not commit adultery. (Two legal cases involving E. Jean Carroll and Stormy Daniels)
Thou shalt not steal. (Fraud case)
Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor. (Trump lies nearly all the time; the lies are part of every indictment)
We need good servants (judges) to prevent anymore delays from Trump and his attorneys, we need good judges, attorneys, and juries to find Trump guilty of all counts as well as citizens and good legislative people to speak out and to vote Trump out of office. Trump is just trying to delay the court cases so he can get elected before he is convicted. I’m hoping conviction would open some voters eyes who aren’t aware of everything. The mainline media doesn’t tell everything. I listen to Meidas Touch (Pro Democracy info) on You Tube to get the latest unvarnished truth about everything MAGA and Trump related because they help me understand and keep up with everything. I do have to work some relaxation time because hearing about all the craziness can cause stress and anxiety. I’m praying these people see the light.
I know, they're so big on the Bible, but this non-Christian got the golden calf imagery right awa. Also it was placed so people had to look *up* at it.
I hadn’t heard about this golden statue of Trump. How did find out about this?
I thought the same thing, too.
They probably also give their Bibles the idol treatment too
I am also very old ( born during WW2 ), and I agree with the person's statement. Trump, Evangelical Christians, MAGA and QAnon have formed a coalition that will convert the USA into a Fascist country.
antichrist ?
I thought I was the only one that can see what is happening since Trump and/or Maga. For me living for the Lord Jesus Christ isn’t about a political party and never will be.
I tell people that my politics and my theology are somewhat opposed.
If I voted my theology, I would be a Bernie Sanders Democrat. If I worshipped my politics, I would be a Southern Baptist.
By the same token, my politics are a combination of Great Plains values (my grandmother belonged to the WCTU), Monetarist economic theory, foreign policy realpolitik of Henry Kissinger, and beliefs of the likes of John Locke, Barry Goldwater, Ronald Reagan, and William F. Buckley, along with a little Gerald Ford and the elder George Bush.
Only if we let fascism take over. The commenter talked about a unified opposition. It’s time for those who want to save our democratic way of life AND Jesus’s teachings need to unite. It’s no longer about blue or red, left vs right. It’s about the survival of human decency and respect for fellow human beings.
Not if you vote blue!
I remember when the term “Christian” had a positive connotation 😢
Not to people who weren’t Christian or were the wrong sort of Christian to the Christians in power
To some.
We will have to work to get that back again. My Lord loves and accepts EVERYONE. He didn't pick and choose, nor did he turn some away.
Reagan crapped on that notion.
Many of our churches have become to financially driven. Your faith in God is what matters, not how much you give.
I am so sick of everything being about $$$
@@UnashamedCaliforniagirl I agree with you on that. I have not attended church in years because of it. God bless you and take care.🙏
The fact your god does not intervene in the barbarity push in his name begs the question…..faith in what exactly
@Jcs57 The fact that God does not intervene is that God does not choose sides. God will judge us all when our time comes. It's our job in the meantime to clean up the mess we have made or die trying. My faith in God is unwavering. God bless you. 🙏
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Thank you for fighting the good fight rev ed.
You look sad Rev Ed, but for me you provide insight and understanding.Yes, for many years now Christianity seems to have been hijacked by televangelists, mega churches teaching that God wants us to have wealth and various cults that ultimately recognize not our Lord Jesus, but the leader of the cult becomes Christ. How wonderful that Jesus is unchanging and always provides an example of how to live to please and serve God. Please continue your ministry, you give me hope that there are Christian Fathers and Pastors and Reverends who stand up for the truth and represent Jesus as He truly is, has been and always will be. God bless you and strengthen and comfort you, you are a blessing to me.
People need a church that has little room for heresy (this includes the Gospel of Wealth), adheres closely to the Bible, and leaves ample room for conscience. One's choice of a church may depend upon personal taste and culture, but it must follow Jesus' Ministry.
If there were no churches anymore your faith in God will survive. God will never abandon you and you should never abandon him.
@sarahann530 You said which gods you must believe in more than one to ask me a question like that. I believe in one God, and he has never abandoned me. You have every right to believe the way you do, but please do not question my beliefs. God bless you. 🙏
@@sarahann530 I don't know who your gods are and you may have hundreds but I only have one. My faith in my God tells me that god would never abandon me. I don't know what God looks like and God has never talked to me. 🙏
@@kertvangorder2791Just a friendly word of advice: don't feed the troll. "Sarah Ann" is not an honest interlocutor.
@@FakingANerve Thank you for the advice. God bless you. 🙏
@@sarahann530I have only the Bible and my faith to rely on. If it's answers you are looking for and it sounds like you are read the New Testament. I was looking for answers over 50 years ago and I was told to read the New Testament. God will never abandon you as long as you have faith. God bless you. 🙏
Reverend, you seem a reasonable man, and I like your channel, sir. For what it's worth, here's my opinion. Our churches ⛪️ based on Jesus Christ will survive if we stay focused on him ! All those who choose to follow Rumph and Drumph will either exit his personality cult ; double down on his ideas; or collapse with his cult ! Trumpism is the exact antithesis of what Jesus Christ taught his 12 Apostles, who taught others and has been passed down throughout the generations! The wicked have their time ; and in God's timing, the wicked will perish! So it says in the books of Psalms, Proverbs, and Eccliastes ; and probably elsewhere. The churches are going through a " Great Apostacy Cleansing " and will be better and stronger afterward! I'm a Christian, and in spite of all the turmoil and tumult occurring around me ; I still maintain my faith in Jesus Christ to see me through! It isn't easy to remain calm when everyone is losing their minds and peace; but I'm tied to the Rock, which is Jesus Christ, Amen !
God said our life's won't be easy when we follow Christ, but he will be with us always
God voted "no" in 2020.@@sarahann530
@@sarahann530 Huh?? That could be interpreted as a threat.
@@sarahann530And exactly how do you know he’s God’s choice? Did God tell you?
How does staying focused on Jesus save your church from the stain of Christian nationalism? How does that show the people, especially those the church harms, that you are not one of them? Christian, evangelical, even Jesus are now names associated with harm, authoritarianism, discrimination, subjugation, threats of violence, and violence. Your church and those like it may survive Trump and the current upswing of Christian nationalism, but for how long after? How do you get those who, in their formative years, witness the church calling for policies that cause harm, discriminate, segregate, impoverish, enrich themselves, acts of violence, dehumanize, etc. You can have faith and keep your focus on Jesus, but faith without deeds is dead. If Jesus focused churches are not out there, in every place, as loud as the Christian nationalist, the church in the US may survive Trump but not the generations coming and how they perceive what Christianity is.
Ed... I pray that you are correct!!! I trust God that you are correct. I have noticed numerous churches imploding from the the inside because they are catering to man instead of being loyal to God. Maybe this will be the course correction needed!!!
Amen... Nmultis 🙏
Yes, and money.... Money or the worship of it is quite evil.... Pastors flying around in jet planes and living in multi million dollar homes - how is that in keeping with Jesus????
@@tianikane3312 EXACTLY!!!
Rev Trevor's is correct
Finally a real Christian that’s not in the cult of Trump I was literally beginning to get confused.. the Jesus I know and love did not teach what MTG And bobert and Mike Johnson reflect
The church will never been gone, cause the kingdom of God is within us, and all around us. Praise God.
Jesus himself said that a kernel of wheat cannot bear fruit 🍓 unless it falls to the ground and dies first..
Thanks for the encouragement Rev Ed
Thank you for saying what needs to be said. The label of heretic may seem harsh, but I firmly believe that it is also accurate. Just as it is not too extreme to call Trump supporters Fascists.
Whenever I think of DJT from my perspective of Christian belief, I keep coming back to the passage in John 8:44: “You are from your father the devil, and you choose to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks according to his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” Any person who is so willing to speak untruth without limits reminds me of Jesus' designation of Satan as the “father of lies.”
Agreed
I've no doubt that he is the Man of lawlessness mentioned in Revelations...
I have heard that, as individuals, sometimes we hit bottom before making changes in our lives, But i have not considered the church in ending up in this position. Yes, we will survive.
As stated before, Rev. You're the only "Church" I attend. And for reasons before Trump even came along, I felt the strong desire to explore a variety of religious thoughts across many spectrums. So spiritual Not religious, I can love JesusAt least for what I remember most is the Sermon on the Mount type of stuff about human character in general. But not belong to any Church.
The types of things that I can carry with me in my pocket wherever I go. The fact is religion already falls short in terms of the Holy Spirit generalities. When you add clear corruption by MAGA and other extreme ideals, it sullies it.
Fact is. Christianity has been sullied,. And it takes brave men like you that keeps bringing a guy back here to listen to you. Remind me of what the boy in me remembers. Gentleness, kindness, charity of Spirit.
So Thank You
And without the accent. I'll be back
Yep. Absolutely with you on that one. Thx...
You win the "awesomest comment" award in my book. For real, this guy is bringing in all sorts of us from different faiths and backgrounds. Betcha if we could all gather in a physical space, we'd put those mega-churches to shame.
@@sarahann530Why are you questioning respondents in so many comments regarding their faith or idea of God? I am not looking for your response.
I’m not a Christian nor do I believe in a god but I believe in the supposed teachings of Christ. And from time to time I enjoy listening to Rev Ed
Glad your listening. You're a seeker.
God is still God no matter what 🙏
The vine must be pruned for the clusters to be sweet. But the pruning will be painful.
Yes you right!!💯🙏🏼
Exactly!
Amen and Amen.
The "pruning" has fallen way behind.
Hi Rev Ed, I enjoy your channel. Thankfully not all churches support Trump. We will definitely survive.
I feel like this was a heavy video, so I'm going to try to add something and maybe bring some hope to the discussion. I'm not religious and most of the people around me aren't either. I don't see us becoming religious any time soon. However, I am seeing something very encouraging. We're becoming kinder, gentler, more patient and thoughtful. Most importantly, we seem to care about our neighbour more and more. You never see us at Sunday service, but I have a feeling that, if you made the comparison, you'd find we're trying to live our lives in a way that would hopefully make Jesus say "Well done, kids :)" And isn't this the goal, after all? Being nice to each other. ✌
[standing ovation] 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thank you for this perspective. I am grateful there are still religious practitioners who call out the MAGA takeover of many religions churches.
Thank you to whomever wrote that comment...and for sharing it/talking about it! I think many of us have the same questions and concerns. 😞
I am comforted by your words with no fear in them:)
This planet is changing... @GOP cannot adapt to its future, therefore must be removed from the equation if humanity is to survive.
Pro💜Love
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I couldn't agree more. I agree with the questioner that there must be an opposition party, but wholly disagree that it has to be the GOP. The GOP has to be voted into irrelevance and another party must form to clean house after the last 7 years... or we could grow up a bit and entertain ranked choice voting nationwide (a pipedream, I know) and stifle the "us v. them" two party dichotomy.
Either way, there's only one major party today in the US; the opposition is a cult of violent ignorance masquerading as a party. That has to change.
Gardener
Stooped in prayer like reverence, head bowed with gracious and intent peace, hands clasping new life unto soils cradle, this cultivating soul ponders the reaches of nature, delves into her ingenuity, marvels at the wonderment of life’s tenacious dedication, their quiet rapport professed in serene mannerism and temperament, grant testimony of a profound attachment, weaving the fibers of creation and tradition upon our terrestrial loom, the gardeners spirit constitutes the essence of our destiny.
Being...
Every being, holds seeds of both love & fear...
Every being, chooses which to cultivate...
Every being, nurtures their garden...
Every being, weeds & harvests...
Love propagates love...
Fear propagates fear...
Thus alters the evolution of all...
L.O.V.E.*Rulz
Pro💜Love
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@@PeaceProfitGod bless on you r both comments 👍 lovely poem .. Agree with on the GOP things would be better with out them. There a lot of things would get done ..Now something a little radical cause what the Constitution doesn't say you have to be a political party. So citizens go to Washington..So we don't need GOP ., Since the GOP thinks climate change in not real we will send Mike Johnson to the Pacific Garbage Patch and he can do some clean up work.. God bless
Rev Ed, I struggle so much with my MAGA relatives who are Christians. It disturbs me that they can't see the evil. It really discourages me.
You are in good company! It is a widespread issue. Family members walking away from family members in the service/worship of an evil Orange Narcissist!!
Just ask them would a good man break all of the 10 commandments constantly? Would good man "seek retribution against another person"? There are many good questions like this to ask. Yes, it will probably upset them.
Are you sure they are Christians. Jesus said in scripture when they say didn't we prophesies in your name etc etc the he said get away from me I never knew you. Knew meaning a close personal relationship only time will tell when the goats and sheep are divided. That's Gods job to figure who's real and who isn't. Keep your chin up, you are a light in the darkness, keep walking in his steps and show the real heart of Jesus to them if they mock you or hold you in distain turn the other cheek be encouraged false people will hate you but it's seen and will be rewarded and maybe some will wake up. Keep praying as well as we pray for you in others in this sort of situation. Shine your light of love peace and caring inspite of the hate. Remember when you turn on the light it displaces the darkness you don't fight and punch the darkness simple shine your light
After they supported Trump I walked away myself !!
I wouldn't base my salvation on
what Trump says or does!!
And now you're stuck with the no true Scotsman dilemma. What Christians can you trust now? LOL
Rev. Ed, thank you so much for your words today ….. they are exactly what I needed ….. and they are TRUTH ! Amen
Rev Ed, I'm now following you.. I enjoy your chats, you have a unique way of putting things. I'm not devoted to Scripture but I will listen. My friend Wendy speaks highly of you and now I know why
Good to have you with us!
@LittleGuysExpress You have found a WONDERFUL place to land!!!
You can worship God nomatter where you are. A church is a place of fellowship. 🙏
Was for some of the churches. There is division within the churches now as there is in society. The american situation has flowed through to us here in Oz thanks to right wing propaganda TV and the internet. Evangelical churches have really ruined Jesus' name for most of the churches here, as has the child exploitation issue....
I guess that goes for worshipping Trump as well--
@Grandpa_Boxer I have always worshiped God, but I have never worshiped Trump. God is good, Trump is not good at all. 🙏
Such a sobering and accurate account by the letter writer.
Pray for our enemies, the misguided, the greedy, the entitled, the ruthless, the hypocrites, that they be turned from their dark agendas and see clearly, hear clearly, and act on that clarity.
Maybe not all, but if enough people realize the disastrous path they are on, it will be enough to return to being people who actually live as Jesus exhorted: love God, love everybody, and what that truly means in the deepest part of their hearts.
So well, said Rev. Ed......providing the Gospel is real it can and will survive through the planting, "dieing," and regrowth as a bastion of Hope.
I cannot accept that God is anything but pure love. I saw this the other day and it really sums things up for me.
When we die, God isn't going ask us about the two men down the street who got married. He won't
ask us about the girl who had an abortion. He won't ask us about the atheist that lives on the corner. He won't ask us about the woman who feels more comfortable as a man.
He WILL ask us how we loved those
people as He called us to do.
Amen!
You are by far my favorite preacher of the word! I have a relative who is a southern Baptist pastor who is also deep into the MAGA nationalism cult, and he often posts pictures of a lion roaring and posts sheep as a weakness of blind followers and he totally misses the irony of it all and not seeing that it is not the lion of God but the lamb. Thank you for your daily inspirations!
I absolutely agree with what you have said here. The true church, the part that truly does it's best to be Christ's representative in this world by following His teachings and His example will survive anyone or anything that this world throws at it. But, just as there have been times in history when "The Church" has evolved into something that is so antithetical to what the Church is supposed to be, that as you say, it must be pruned to cut away all the unproductive "dead wood", so will this happen from time to time, until Christ's return. This may well be one of those times for "the evangelical church" in the United States.
Really needed to hear that, Rev. Ed, thank you. 🫶
You are so welcome
Reverend Ed, I want you to know I listen to every one of your videos with the most open heart I have. You see, I'm an Athiest who was raised in the church. Religion was never about love, only punishment for failure to strictly obey everyone - your teachers, your parents and the rules of the church. There never seemed to be any room for humanity. I believe in science. But there is a part of me who realizes what the church was always meant to be. The Republican Party and MAGA are all heretics. They treat the Bible like the Terms of Service on an Apple product. They never read it, they just click 'Agree'. Heretics is exactly the word I use to describe them when they called themselves Christian in the same breath as they explain why they want to pass a piece of legislation meant to hurt or oppress someone. There's no hate the sin, love the sinner in them - just hate.
Thanks for reminding me what the church was meant to be and to reinforce my belief that I left the church for good reason. Even as a kid, I was right about them all along. You're a good man.
GenZ and millennials are the most Christ like generations we've ever had, with there love, kindness and acceptance they've shown. But they aren't Christian because they only hear the loudest voice spreading hatred in Christ name. Christianity has the best chance ever to make a come back but it will take good loud people to drown out the hate.
TALK HARD ✊️
Agreed GenZ & millennials are very Christ like and the beauty of it is they're unaware of it. Kind of like a strikingly beautiful woman/man who enters the room & all head's turn but they're completely unaware which only adds to their beauty
I see mostly an infantilized population in these generations.
@@charlesodonnell2993 they must be well treated infants because they show so much love even though there lives have been so harder than yours. Up until 3 years ago they've only known a country at war and have lived every school day in fear of another shooting and now they've come of age the live with very little hope of ever owning a home and can only expect another 100 years storm or disaster every year or 2. I don’t know what generation you are but you can be sure your generation had a lot to do with why there lives are so hard, so please show the babies some love because they got a lot of love to give.
@@charlesodonnell2993 Maybe you believe open vulnerability is infantile? It's not. It's the growth mode. Our bodies have survival mode and growth mode, it's impossible to grow in survival mode, but we are trained that to be vulnerable is to be "weak".
Save spare and deliver us O Lord from the evil Trump and his minions
"All it takes for bad things to happen is for good men to do nothing."
Faith is bigger than life. it's self-love never dies like Jesus Amen 🙏
The Church will survive Trump. It is real, true and of God. Have faith. The Church is of God.
The Israelites survived the Golden Calf idolatry. The Western Church will survive this.
The church was for more than a thousand years a source of tyranny and oppression. The thing that stooped that was earthly kings diminishing its power and demanding a separation of church and state. It is very possible for this to happen again. All that is required is to let right-wing fundamentalists into power again.
Since 2016 (Trump), church attendance if falling at warp speed.
"It’s possible that the church needs to find itself back in a situation where it has nothing." Amen 🙏
Luke 22:35 And He said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.
This reminds me of something my boss said earlier today: He said the times he listens the most closely are those moments after he has fallen and planted his face in the dirt.
beautiful
power corrupts absolutely
Amen 🙏 thank you ❤
God's Word tells us how to recognize false teachings. We test teaching us against what we already know to be true. I pray for a renewal of desire to discern God's Truth and reject the chaff that God's wind will cast away. I look forward to that day.
Yes we can overcome with Faith in Jesus! 👑🙏🏼
Great questions! Absolutely, the church will survive! Because greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world. In the end, Jesus reigns. That's all that matters. Amen. 🙏💚
You keep saying what I have been seeing and feeling. I just subscribed.
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WELCOME to our happy little home!!!
Love.
Trumps just one example of tge hate and how godkess egomaniacs can destroy our confidence
Rev. Ed words of wisdom beautiful thoughts…You know there is only one Truth!
Action speaks louder than words. We must follow the ways of The Christ... then the church will be respected...
Jesus and his precious parables, are so beautiful. He is so beautiful!
Rev Ed, I'm an atheist, but appreciate your wisdom and I think you're a valuable voice in world! I wish there were more pastors like yourself.
And we as a Christian appreciate you being here and sharing with us. We all need each other and are built that way. We gain from your thoughts and insites so thanks
I once belonged to an evangelical church. We hired some businesses connected with the church. They were terrible. One was a contractor who made a huge mess of our house. Then the pastor sat in my living room and tried to blame me. As far as I’m concerned evangelicals are no more honest than anyone else. But shame on them, they know that cheating others is a sin
Oh, that ship sailed long before that commenter even thinks it did. A big pet peeve of mine is when (former) Republicans and Christians claim that Trump is the problem and all the bad stuff will go away when he is gone. In all honesty, I don't remember if I left the Repelican party before the 1980 election, or the 1984 election, but when I realized I could not be a real follower of Christ and be a repelican, I decided I couldn't continue to be in that party that went against every value Jesus taught.
By the end of 1997, possibly much earlier. I had Baby Bush pegged as a pathological liar. I did not believe he would ever admit a mistake. After all, a couple years earlier the repelican party had made, "Never admit a mistake," an official plank in the party platform, and I did not believe Bush could even recognize that he made a mistake, much less admit one. He later proved me wrong when in 2006 he admitted the Iraq war was a mistake. Regardless, in 1998, when the fake Christian Right started saying, "We have to elect this guy because he is one of us," I recognized immediately what they were admitting, and to this day do not realize they admitted it. They are all liars and have always been liars. Paul called it a powerful delusion sent on them by God. This condition has been a part of Christianity for a long time.
This commenter said something about those who tell you they are Christian being honest in the past. Some, maybe. In my own experience, those who are Christian and honest are not telling you they are Christian. Those who tell you that they can be trusted because they are Christian, more often than not, seem to me to be saying, "Watch your back because I will rob you blind the first chance I get and I will tell you it is God's will and what is best for you."
I think Christianity will survive Trump. God put him in place to reveal the rot in the system (See Ezekiel 8), and the church will be cleansed if the Bible is to be believed. It may be a somewhat painful process, but it will happen, just as it has happened in the past. The Repelicans I am not so sure about. I think that party might be finished because of Trump, but I am not going to lose any sleep over that. It has been rather evil for quite some time, and Trump is not the cause. He is just the light shining into the dark corners, and those people still won't admit the crap he is showing them has been there all along.
MrBob you do realize that there are false Christians don’t you? There have always been false Christians and false interpretations of Christianity.
I’m not sure if this is going to Ed?
I’m old and the technology is new to me.
I’ll take a chance and trust in Jesus🙏
I was raised in a Christian home.
But have So lost my taste for Christianity these last few decades.
Thank you for who you are.
I Know you must make the heart of Jesus leap with Joy.
You are sooo kind. Thank you!
Thank you for this , I have passed this on to others
Hi Rev Ed this is subject I have pondered for many years and which has come into sharp focus during the Trump era....I know longer identify as a Christian and if asked I say I follow Christ...its so devastating what is happening in the US I feel for every loving and kind Christian...
Reverend Ed, I think this was your best video. I respect you for taking personal response-ability for the church not standing up to those who have allowed corruption, greed, and the abuse of power to pollute what Jesus came to teach us. I think the new "church," will be one where all beliefs are under one umbrella. Each group will add to the beauty of the whole. Diversity and inclusion will be celebrated. This is an incredible time to be alive. We are watching "evil," destroy itself. Love will take wing and bring a better tomorrow.
I have watched and shared several of your videos, but, I think this is the first time that I have commented. You have some absolutely brilliant things to say, but, I think that this video has been the most poignant of all of the ones that I have watched. Thank you for your rational words.
I am so happy that today on Palm Sunday, I came across this channel.
For a long time I have wondered where is the condemnation from our church leaders of the lies being told which are used as truth. Some of our priests have even used some of the rhetoric used by Maga into their sermons, and I have been disgusted. This is one of the reasons why people abandon their faith. Thanks for acknowledging this problem and keep on talking. God bless you.
I keep saying it. People keep tying to explain it to me. But I still just can't comprehend how people can justify Trump and say he's a good man. Something Rev Ed said that REALLY gives me a wonderful feeling - is that after we work through this - ALL of us, the church, will be better for this. Crisis pulls us together, we find our highest and best strength when we are together. It's not the "End of Times", it's the Time of Transition - to our better selves.
Very good message. You gave a lot to think about. God bless.
Excellent words....words of truth...
Father Ed. As a lapsed Catholic I have to ask - isn’t the Catholic Church already in shambles?
a lot of us are still of the church in heart but without a home due to the hate we have seen. but love and kindness are still here but we are fragmented and without a home. Ive said if i was closer to you and lived in your country i would definatily visit and probably call your church a home. i am encouraged hearing your messages, thank you for your faith and love of Christ's teachings. I will continue to pray that those of us who know better will find their way back to truth love and faith, instead of following false leaders
Dear Ed, Thank you for this message and the lovely response to these good questions. I am saddened sometimes when I see what's happening to the beautiful little Anglican church I attend. It's warm and welcoming, with lovely music and liturgy. The people are so wonderful, thoughtful, intelligent, and accomplished... But nearly everyone is over 80, many are over 90. At 70, I feel like one of the young folks.
This church can't possibly last out the decade unless something changes.
I think there are parishes like this all over the place. They're dying, but not for the right reasons.
Anyway, thank you for your talk.
Jesus is My Lord and Saviour! It's up to us as individuals to express ourselves with Jesus in our hearts and ways. I don't go to 'church' because of hypocrites. I've recently found your channel and appreciate it. Thank you for the chance of fellowship and your sound reasonings. You have a calming voice and gentle tone too, it helps absorb the message. Thank You?
Meant to be Thank You! (no question marks)
I enjoy your Podcast. Look forward to more of these!
I really hope and pray you are right. I really like listening to your videos. You give me hope.
I’ve been watching 45 since 2015. Practically yelling at my TV every time. Until I found a small number of people on Truth Social speaking up against the misinformation and vitriol, I felt really alone. My family either support him or don’t really care about politics. I never saw religious leaders speak up when God was used to perpetuate hate and fear through this political rhetoric. These people are dangerous. I’m not a Christian but I think Jesus would not approve. Thank you for paying attention and speaking the truth.
Thank You!
I feel like you read my heart ❤
Thank you, Reverend. I needed to hear this today.
Yes. The true church, the remnant will survive.
Funny how the truth survives, but it gets hidden.
At 80 plus, I remember the Jim Crow era, where we had 'White Only' signs in the South; in the North, we did it differently. Hait has been with us since the beginning. The right and the MAGA are just another Jim Crow movement. Rome fell within. Will the US come apart from within? Time will tell. This Sunday is Palm Sunday, and most likely, there will be a few protesters outside of our church. But in 2017, I found a church that loves all. A church that teaches that God loves all will come through in the end. Rev Ed, keep your TH-cam open, and if Trump wins again, your channel might be a liferaft.
The loudest voices always come to represent the whole, regardless of what percentage of the whole they actually are. And you are right, in any group where there are extremists, those who aren't that have to stand up and at least identify themselves as not that, if they don't actively oppose them. Standing up like that takes courage and standing up to the extreme element also takes courage. I'm afraid I agree with the writer, we're in for a bad time. Let's hope both the country and the church come through, but like the writer, I'm both old and somewhat afraid.
Do not fear. Jesus say because I am with you!
I just saw an interview that sent shivers down my spine. The clip at the 3 min mark where he talks about not able to be a Democrat and Christian... the whole crowd erupted with clapping? This was a young man in his 30s, Charlie kirk, lamenting how we should be living like the 1950s, when people were nice and kids could take their guns to school and keep in locker... no school shootings! How do we help them see that we, progressive types, are more in line with Christ's teachings than he is begging for?
Howdy Rev
Thank you sir, for standing your ground.
Very grateful for your insight. If the ‘Church’ does not survive then it never was the true Ecclasia of God. Nothing happens that the Lord Almighty has not ordained. What a mighty God we serve. Only He knows the beginning and the end. Bless you brother from the land down under.
There is a calmness in the way you speak. And I look forward to your videos. Others, whether they are pastors or political pod casters They become angry and star putting Mega down, when we are told not to become like them. But be kind and love those who are against you. I pray to say less and pray more for our government leader. And believe me this can be difficult. Trump sadly give us so much to work with. 😢😢
The true church is much bigger than buildings, than congratulations, than individuals. True Christians make up the church wherever they are, however they choose to worship or what resources they have. God is omnipotent, Jesus is both lion and lamb, so God will have his way no matter what humans or Satan or anyone Else does. King of all kinds, Lord of all Lords, there is nothing greater.
Lovely letter that you read. I share those same thoughts. I stopped going to church because of this.
When I hear "Christian" there is a sinking feeling in my gut. Then I wonder what "kind" of Christian? Are we talking about hateful christians or loving Christians?
Yesterday, Sascha, an acquaintance at the train-station, came running calling my name. At first I didn't see him but when he got to me I saw that he had been crying, so I asked him what the matter was. He told me that his uncle, Roland, had died the other day. Nothing else mattered in the world. The candle I lit was so very short-lived - as we all are.
Things of contradictory project are all happening simultaneously. We all love and hate at the same time, it seems. Can we try to hate little less and love a little more? daily? Love.
Thank you. I enjoy your videos very much.
Truthfully, I feel that real Christian pastors and priests should speak out publicly against all the false pastors and priests that are not upholding the teachings of Jesus. Silently sitting by and allowing the false followers to yell from the rooftops is seriously damaging the reputation of Christianity in general. “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”
Hello Rev Trevors - I love listening to your messages as they are hopeful in this crazy world. One thing you may not have know about is that some of the Evangelicals are now coming out and saying that Jesus's ideas and teachings are too "woke" and he would not be listened too by their church because his ideas are too liberal. This is very scary to me. I am not a member of a church as I don't believe in many of their rules and lies but I love Jesus and God. I don't want the chaff of these crazy people to transplant anywhere but in the stones/rocks so they won't grow. Trump is now selling Bibles with American laws and song in it and he says it is endorsed by him. This man would not know one book from the other. I know this could probably back fire on him but he is not a good person. Happy Easter to you and God bless you. Julie
People who have actually read the words and deeds of Christ know what is The Way. And tRUMP is off the path.
The Church will survive. Pope Francis is keeping the faith though he has opposition. Pastors and Reverends locally are more focused on God than tRUMP.
Plant seeds of love and hope and we water them with our tears.
Beautifully said 🙏🏼
Hi Rev Ed, TH-cam randomly served your video up to me and it really hit home. If my personal experience is any indication, this will most definitely have a profound impact on the church. The cornerstone of the church may be Jesus Christ, but the church itself is entirely made up of people. And as much as we might want to think a shared belief is what binds us, in reality the shared set of ideals we associate with that belief and our aspirations for life play an equal role. When you no longer feel the people around you share those ideals, and when you see that an agenda can override hope, love, honesty and empathy, at that point you start to wonder why you need it in your life. I personally am not sure if I’ll ever want to walk into a church again, and during this time I’ve come to realize that the ideals I strive for were always independent of the church … and left me asking whether they are independent of Christ as well. I can't believe I'm alone in this feeling, and without people who see the church as a haven for those ideals, there is no church.
You have stood up Rev Ed.
I think you're right, Ed. Thank-you!
You make me feel so much better.
I believe you correct Rev Ed. Many think of the Bible as just a history book. I believe not much has changed in the way people act. Hate, violence, separation of tribes and last but not least is love. God is love so I trust God and pray for mankind. Thanks for sharing
There is a sifting going on. The counterfeit believers are revealing themselves. They are showing us who their father really is. We must stay strong in our faith and press into our relationship with the Lord. We are being tested and with Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior we will and are prevailing. We are more than conquerors! Focus on God and the truth of His Holy Word! Remember the road that leads to life is narrow and few find it.❤ God bless! Stand frim!