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- A Priest, Rabbi, And Imam Walk Into A Bar...And Discuss Abortion, Gay Rights, Women's Rights and More.
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Darn those liberals with their women's rights, their acceptance of LGBT and their positive attitudes! What next?! Kindness and compassion?! Not on my watch! Not today Satan, not today.
+RavensSarora But that's the point isn't it. They're liberals and are in no way reflective of their churches or their texts. They may as well not even mention their religions since they're not preaching them. If you have to ignore 3/4 of your text just so you can have a nice view of other people maybe you should ignore the remaining 1/4 too.
+EstyVids the same could be said about those who ignore parts of their text in order to justify violence. On a day to day basis we see the the more "distasteful" side of these religions. whats wrong with a video showcasing a more civil side. nearly every religion is split, and I personally see nothing wrong with using the "good" aspects of a religion to preach compassion.
Lietus Firstly, I think there are significantly more "distasteful" elements in all of these texts than there is "good". Secondly, I simply don't see why religion is necessary to teach the good. Perhaps contrary to popular belief, religion doesn't teach you 'right from wrong' as it were. If it did, how would you know which aspects were "good" and which were "distasteful"? Clearly that knowledge can't come from the religion itself as that would be paradoxical.
Instead that judgement is made using the values that society has developed in the centuries since those texts were written. Given that, my question is simple - why not just teach these and skip the middle-man who also occasionally spouts racist, homophobic, misogynistic and divisive nonsense?
This is how I wish religion was talked about and practiced daily. As a Catholic, I would go to anyone of these peoples services! This is awesome!
Surely homosexuality act is haram but that doesnt mean people should be mean to them. Islam does not promote hatred. The people does. People tend to take the easiest way to settle everything by violence. The problem will still persist if we do it that way.
It's beautiful and relieving to see religious figures being so accepting, it reminds me that just because someone is religious doesn't mean they are necessarily you're cliche rude Unaccepting person. Very nice video c:
This video should be titled "a liberal progressive priest, rabbi, and imam talk about things and agree." This was not a hard-hitting video, and was simply trying to move society into an area where religions can coexist peacefully, and no one will be intolerant of one another. Ethical relativism at its finest.
I am Jewish. I am bisexual. My rabbi is gay. I am a feminist. I am human.
+Maddie Goodman am john cena
People are mad that these are very liberal religious people, however I think that this is the point of the video. It shows that not every religious person is an extremist and provides a vote for the level-headed, loving Christians, Jews and Muslims that seem to lose their voice among all the hatred caused by religious extremists.
+Stromae is beautiful I'm a Muslim working on getting my certificate in Islam and what the Imam says is true. The verses he's using are good examples. And he's right when he said that a lot of things are created or made is because of culture reasons and invasions of other tribes and groups. I bet you that non of the religions are the same as they were 500 years ago.
+Halle Johnson But then doesn't that just mean that these people (apart from the imam) are just expressing their own personal opinion and not the actual truth about their religions?
I didn't have much expectations when I clicked on this video but I am so incredibly pleasantly surprised. Thank you to all 3 of them for being so logical and understanding that not everyone is the same. Not everyone will agree and 99% of the comments below and above are busy bashing the video and each other but I thoroughly enjoyed watching people of faith coexist and not try to shove their religion down each others throats. Buzzfeed, we need more of these.
as a spiritual person with no actual religion, i find this so beautiful
I feel like buzzfeed were very selective with their choice of priest, rabbi and imam...
yuno45 Thats what they want you to think... they want to present their own opinions in a way that seems to show them being impartial due to their reputation
The imam was 100% correct when he said that the Quran is feminist. What people fail to understand is that the Quran tells people to respect their mother 3 times more than your father. Islamic women get to keep any money that they earn. It is their money. They also have the right to marry and divorce as they please. People get misinformed about how Islam treats women because of the CULTURE of certain countries. Not the RELIGION.
+Feras Faqeeh sorry my mistake and I know there's a big difference.
As an Atheist/Humanist, I love this video. This is how I see religion could and should be in the world.
My favourite quote is from a Christian teacher of Philosophy I used to know: "All religion is simply different ways of celebrating the divine." That focus on acceptance and understanding proves religions can easily and happily coexist.
Nobody has to convert anyone. If someone has questions, by all means answer them, but don't preach to those who do not wish to hear. That is their choice.
Which also applies to Atheist or more so Antitheist beliefs - allow people to have religion. These wise and kind leaders show us that they stand in favour of compassion and understanding. Support more people to be like that.
A priest, a rabbi, and an imam who all are too afraid to disagree with popular culture despite contradicting beliefs in their very religion
Jacob trogan surprisingly the Imam stuck to his doctrines. The only Muslims I usually have contact with are the radicals in the news, however.
I just think it’s disgraceful how people can be excommunicated for being gay when gods golden rule is love everyone for who they are as they are his gifts and where created by him
Nick Popović Agreed. I mean, I’m atheist but oh well
Exactly
I love this video. I completely understand why people say that it is not entirely a realistic depiction of a priest, rabbi and imam because many may view these issues differently (we can see that everyday). However, this video and these people do show that it is entirely possible to teach a religious path and be deeply und religious, have great faith while being open-minded. Most religious writings have to be interpreted in a certain historical context as well. There are lots of passages in the bible, tora and koran that have eternal, timeless meaning, value and message but there are some statements and rules where we most not forget that all of them have been written down not by god but by faulty human beings in a certain social context a very long time ago. It makes very little sense to equal rules like loving thy neighbour or loving god and statements that a clearly specific to the time they were down in. The people in this video show understanding of that difference and I do think that this will be necessary for a peaceful existence of multiple religions/religious beliefs in the future
As an ex-Muslim and current Christian, I feel like the priest and imam really fell short in this video. They did not represent their faiths well. You can't be a Christian and be pro-choice at the same time. You can't say that Islam supports women's rights, but follow a prophet that married a child and supports domestic violence. I really take issue with how the priest answered the question, "Is your religion the only way?". He did not want to affirm that yes, Christianity IS the only way (to Heaven). Jesus says in John 14:6 that He is "the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me". This priest is a lukewarm Christian, afraid to stand up for his beliefs because he doesn't want to make waves. The imam clearly glossed over how Islam oppresses Muslim women and encourages violence against "infidels" unless they convert to Islam.
+Lemons19902010 You're using a No True Scotsman with the pro-choice argument, but you're right about Islam being a misogynistic faith.
I'm gay and that's why I'm watching this. But they sound so forced to be politically correct.
Political correctness is just respect.
I would like to congratulate Buzzfeed on this video, must've taken a lot of time to write a script, find actors, find their costumes, direct the video and edit it *slow clap*
A homosexual couple that lives a righteous life, loves their neighbor, benefits their community, provides a good life for any children they may adopt is in communion with God. Righteousness is not about self deprivation and denying the pleasures of life. Righteousness is shown in your actions, in helping those in need, in volunteering your time to help better your community, in providing counsel, support, and aid to those under oppression, including LGBT folks, people of different races, and people of different religions. All of you spewing hate in the comments should know that the path to God/ Yahweh/ Allah is not through isolating and opressing and destroying people who are different to you but the path to God above is through accepting them, treating them as you expect to be treated, and standing up for them when they cannot stand up for themselves. For the Christians who might read this, remeber that Christ is amongst those who are least fortunate, those who are opressed, those who are imprisoned, those who suffer oppression and violence simple for being who God made them to be in his infinite wisdom. I ask of you what will you say when Christ asks you why you abandoned him in his time of need? Why you took part in shaming him for who he was? Why you were silent when he asked to be treated equally in daily life and in marriage? Rather than quote holy texts and try to rationalize your hatred, go out and help those in need, check up on your elderly neighbors, shovel the sidewalk so people dont slip, open your arms and your heart to the lgbt people that are in your life. You got a limited amount of time on this earth to to show God you truly do believe in his word, you truly love your neighbor, you truly do desire to seek him out even if it means accepting people who are different from you.
If they actually are a Priest, Rabbi and Imam, they are the greatest, open-minded people of their kind I've ever seen! Nice people you chose there Buzzfeed!
Marianela Juste they aren’t though
Beautiful video. The imam represented Islam with such truth. Exactly what people need to hear. But their response? Although he's a religious leader who knows more about Islam than most of us, and he quotes from a specific verse in the Quran to back up his point, his answers are not representative of Islam, but are his opinion. What?!?! Disgusted by these close minded people flooding the comments.
From a Muslim's point of view, this was extremely accurate! Islam teaches tolerance and love and please look at the Muslims you see everyday to see these traits rather then the media!
+Mahnoor Haq Yes, all the Islamist groups are very tolerant aren't they.
+disarmsox those groups ISIS and others do not represent Islam, just like how the KKK doesn't represent Christianity.
+Linsey Redd Hahaha, good one. AlQuds is the capital of Palestine. Palestine is a country that is conquered by the Israelis, so "conquering" Jerusalem is like fighting back, taking back the rights of the rightful owners of the land aka the Palestinians. It is like stealing my pet and claiming it yours, and when I fight you to take my pet back, you call me a violent person/terrorist. You don't make sense.
bookofthoughtsx Of course, they never do.
Imam only mentioned that being a hater in Islam is a sin. He decided to not even mention, that being a gay in Islam is a sin as well. Smart move to tell the truth and to please all sides without lying at the same time.
Priest either mistook instagram for the bible or just lost his sight, when reading the homosexuality part.
Woman rabbi - says it all.
That Rabbi is so passionate, I could listen to her speak all day.
I know that Buzzfeed are mostly very liberal people, but seriously? You couldn't get liberals AND conservatives to be in this video? It actually would have been great to see them discuss their different opinions. Buzzfeed plays a serious role in young teens lives, being a cooperation with very subscribed channels and they are affecting what young teens think politically. Instead of only showing the liberal side of things and what you think is "right" why don't you show both liberal and conservative?
I don't think these are real religious leaders. Or they searched for the only three religious leaders who have BuzzFeeds same views.
Although these religions may not like homosexuality, their books teach them to accept others no matter what. That's what religions are supposed to be about, loving one another even though someone else's views may oppose yours.
This was the best video ever, very peaceful, eye opening. I loved it!
They should call it "Three liberal clergy members who are completely at odds with the majority of the congregants they represent (except for the rabbi), walk into a bar..."
Seriously though... If you want true interfaith dialogue, you actually need to invite people of DIFFERING faiths. Three hyper-liberal clergy members essentially follow the same religion.
+Van Le Except? Especially the Rabbi! Women can only be a Rabbi in "Reform Judaism", which is less the, 8% of Jews!
+itaibh1 Ha! Fair enough... I guess I was mostly expressing that most Jews (even observant ones) are quite liberal.
Video: accept people for who they are. Women are equal. Spread love and not judge
Comments: excuse me, I have been a priest ever since I joined TH-cam hate comments. You are wrong. You are not really religious because our religion is supposed to discriminate, not accept. Women have to obey men. Equality is a lie. Blah blah blah
Keep scrolling. It's what's really going on down there👇🏾 I hope I made a long story short
KRWCookie no it’s a bunch of atheists shitting on all the Abrahamic faiths. The Bible isn’t discriminatory, just misinterpreted by a loooot of people.
lmao 'joined youtuber hate comments'
As an Atheist I don't care much for religion, but it was nice to see that religious ppl too can have a liberal approach on issues. I would like more of these.
Great video, Buzzfeed. Religion is more than the scriptures, religion is compassion and love. You guys always nail the awareness videos.
Some of the comments are missing a few key points:
Christians: Almost all of your comments are saying that homosexuality is wrong, and that women should have no power. Did you know that the Bible also says that God loves everyone, and that God forgives sin. So by saying that you are denying your God's word. There are also so many books missing from the Bible. Your religion is not the only way. Oh and by the way, I am a Christian.
Jews: You are all complaining about her knees showing, and her natural hair. Did you know that people have their own lives? Also I see a lot of comments about a girl Rabbi. This goes back to the whole women's rights. Everyone should be equal, we're all human.
Muslims: I see all of you saying that this is wrong, that religion should be separated, and that there's only one way. Please rethink everything your religion stands for.
EVERYONE: "They're all so liberal!" HOW COULD YOU POSSIBLY KNOW? Do you know them personally, do you know they're life. Are you perhaps their next door neighbor? A stalker? Just because someone believes a certain way does not mean they are a liberal, it doesn't mean they're anything but human and opinionated.
I'm not saying that all of the comments from these religions are like this, I'm saying its the majority. And come on guys, think about how much 7 BILLION humans could accomplish together if we loved and respected one another.
+InhalePancakes it says in the bible that woman and a woman shouldent have a intrercourse, or man and a man, in the old testament; Moses.
That is not a true Roman Catholic priest, im a strong Roman Catholic myself and that is not what the church teaches or its values. The church is 100% pro life because we believe it is utter murder taking away a innocent child's life(murder is also illegal for anyone who needs a refresher) , and as an American everyone is entitled to life,liberty , property and the pursuit of happiness. Aborting a child is taking away their right to life and pursuit of happiness therefore making it sac religious, illegal, and unconstitutional, yet millions upon millions of innocent helpless Americans have been murdered at the hands of their own mothers ever since roe vs wade decided that we had the power to decide if somebody else's life was worth living. Somebody who could have done amazing things, like cure cancer, end wars, and put people on mars. But there is no way to bring those precious souls back into the world now, all we can do is hope and pray that America opens its eyes and chooses life!
+Sandra Cronin He's an Episcopalian. Mollie Hemingway has a review of this feel good video in which she identifies him.
They found the most liberal religious leaders they could possibly find.
On my local radio station, there's this show called 3 wise guys, which on consists of 1 priest, 1 imam and 1 rabbi. Once there was a convention and I happened to have to chance of representing my high school and going. As an atheist, I asked them for their view on atheism and agnosticism, and what they thought about the societal and family pressures on many young atheists from religious families. I just remember them apologizing furiously and saying how they would never do such a cruel thing to their own children, and how such intolerance was against the preaching of their religions. I was so touched.
the reason why they all have liberal beliefs is obvious from two main things:
1. the rabbi is a woman and has a kepa/yamaka on, indicating she is a reform rabbi and an obvious feminist.
2. this is buzzfeed.
+natalie the tøp fan I prefer LIBERAL CHRISTIANITY/ISLAM/JUDAISM
rather than the traditional thinking. Women aren''t objects.
There are Orthodox and Conservative women who are rabbis and wear kippot.
These are very intelligent and open minded people, the story would go very different if you put a very conservative religious people to talk about this issue alone and off camera
For something like homosexuality, I don't think it matters what anybody else's opinion is. It's nobody's business what anybody does with their life and their personal choices.
These are the most non-believing religious leaders I have seen in my life.
Notice how they choose a Reform Jewish Rabbi, the most liberal Jews of all the different schools of thought, to speak for Judaism, when Orthodox Jews don't even recognize Reform Rabbis as being Rabbis.
Notice how the Imam doesn't quote from the Quran or Hadith to back up any of his claims except once (which was abrogated). He wouldn't be recognized as an orthodox Muslim in almost any majority Muslim country in the world today. His quote on the "people of the book", which is out of context, does not say that other religions can receive salvation because other religions are kufr in Islam. Also note that homosexuality is punished by death if unrepentant in ALL forms of the Sharia, no matter which madhhab you follow.
Don't even get me started on this Episcopal "Priest"! He ignores all of Paul's writings and teachings on homosexuality. No, there are not many paths to the Divine. ""I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6. What qualifications does the Episcopal Church have for ordaining priest? Not having ever read the Bible?
Okay... I could have said much more... but my roast is done.
+Zoroastrianism-Islam-Sikhism The world is very big. There are many different people in the world. People can have different thoughts and opinions. Sometimes people look at one and the same thing but feel very different about it. I know, it's shocking. But you'll eventually get used to it.
+Zoroastrianism-Islam-Sikhism I applaud your honest and knowledgeable response.
+Zoroastrianism-Islam-Sikhism Actually, she very well could be an orthodox rabbi.
Really Buzzfeed? Why are you guys saying that they are JUST talking about Gay Rights . This video should be labeled as three different religious figures are talking about what is going on in this modern world. That they are not ONLY talk talking about Gay Rights.
It makes me sad that so many people are used to viewing religion as a negative thing that the comments are completely littered with insults, and people saying that this must be a fake, they cannot honestly be people of faith. Why is it so impossible to society that people can be religious, open minded, and accepting (or, at the very least, tolerant), all at once? Religion is meant to evolve as society and culture do, it cannot stay stagnant, so it should not be judged by stereotypes that have come from it's past.
One reason could be is that in the Jewish faith, women do not wear Yamakas nor are women rabbis. That could be one reason.
Patrick Judge In the Orthodox faith, yes, but culture affects religion as much as religion affects culture.
No, religion is not supposed to evolve. The Bible does not change.
thomas adf The Bible might not change, but that doesn't mean traditions cannot accommodate new expressions of the religion. Some people hear "homosexuality is a sin, homosexuality is a sin" they hear a validation for homophobic and discriminatory actions (from a "silly joke" to events such as the Orlando shooting). My impression is that this people are aware of that and refocus on concepts of love and compassion. There are many things listed in the Bible, but part of living in this modern world is to see how it's teachings can be exerted, an example being going from "hate to sinners" to an approach of compassion and care. If you ask me, that's what the Bible really ask you to do: express love and compassion rather than judge. So, that's how religion "evolves."
thomas adf are you Christian? Because if you are I just want to let you know you guys CHANGED THE BIBLE. You made a new testament, which is not the real bible
I like how this Imam did not sugar coat that in Islam, we don't necessarily support LGBT because that's what it is. Truth hurts.
+naif1998 they said that the core of their religion is love and I guess, love is love. Even if they did just push aside their teachings but, it's the 21st century so, I get that they don't want to push people away from accepting their religion by saying such things.
Honestly thought I was going to hate this video because I thought it would be too controversial but I actually really loved it! I'm Christian and this video really just helped me realize how much we have in common with other religions. Thank you buzzfeed
+Mikiyah Davis people don't realize that but those 3 religions are pretty much the same, each religion came out to continue the one before it. they are like different roads that leads to the same thing.
This is beautiful - I wish more people would see this. We are all equal. We are all humans. Believe in whatever you want as long as you don't rub your beliefs into other people's faces or harm other people. In the end, all of them have the same core value: love yourself and each other and that is the most important message of all.
For all of you haters out there, the point of this video is to show that there ARE open minded people among the closed minded ones. The video is to show that some people are trying to change their lifestyle without crossing the lines.
I quite frankly don't care what race religion or sexuality you are, I love you and I stand for happiness
+Valarie Stone do you buy animal products?
These are the type of religious people I adore. They're open and I love how they interpret their scriptures.
I do not follow any religion, and this... filled me with joy. I hope their love shines bright.
I’m the only Jewish person in my friend group. I never even notice. They even like to celebrate Hanukkah with me.
That’s literally so cute.
That's awesome
that is so wholesome
If all religious leaders were like these people, the world would be a much happier place.
To the three people who participated in this video, thank you. Thank you for spreading the idea of love, tolerance and acceptance no matter who you are, where you come from or who you love. I wish there were more people - both religious leaders and followers, who had the same approach.
Am I the only person who can watch this video and be satisfied that we have religious figures who understand the inevitable flaws with any one religion? They are having a civil conversation about today's modern issues, the same issues that DIDN'T exist thousands of years ago when the various religious teaching were written. When it comes down to it the core of any religion is love, so can we stop trying to point a finger at religion and accept that some people are accepting despite their religion.
No, the core of any religion isn't "love". This ridiculous take is why, incidentally, women had no part in religion and politics since time immemorial. Truth is not about love and acceptance of the degenerate, truth is about truth. Something you have no conception of, unfortunately.
this is what religious people and discussions should be like.
I am a Muslim and Islam literally means 'peace'
No it means submission if it was so peaceful it wouldn't have verses that says to kill those who leave Islam and verses telling none Muslims to pay a fee just to live in their own country's
+Pakistani Patriot well like many religious books down the path of history, can be change as it goes down tim, many of these teachings are usually to teach lessons rather than take it seriously but as you can see in this world today many people take the teaching out and just use the story instead and base their judgement off that.
+Pakistani Patriot dont be a stupid guy who just repeats what the media and other people say.
You cant just pick a half verse without reading the whole chapter and knowing when the verse was send down and what happened at that time. If you make some research in some books that were written by muslims and that the actual muslims read you understand what the message from the quran/the sunna/ the hadith' is - its PEACE.
And if the islam would really tell muslims to kill others, there wouldnt be any other non muslims left because they are 1.6 billion muslims in the whole world. Just think about it. All those organziations who claim to be muslims are just 0,01% from the whole muslim community
Sry for my bad english and peace
ISLAM DOES NOT MEAN PEACE. its peace by submission to allah
These three are the most tolerant, west-oriented, inclusive, NON REPRESENTITIVE of their religions - I've nearly ever seen.
I appreciate them but I do NOT find them representitive.
+Fabio1349 not true, the rabbi is a very real rabbi
sueycoo yeah of REFORM JUDAISM. Among Orthodox Jews she’s not even considered a Rabbi.
You just really want something to hate on them about don’t you?
@@franjelina4564 honestly? I just don't care. Atheist now and feel the most free I've ever felt.
The next video should be people from non-abrahamic religions (Buddhism, Hinduism etc.) discussing these things!
this made me really happy. im an atheist but just to see these people be so excepting is beautiful
Why aren't all priests, rabbis, and imams like these 3?
"how can multiple religions co-exist in the future"
by dying out slowly.
A black, white, Asian, Hispanic discuss racism
Sadly not all religious people are as liberal these people.
why are some people determined to make all religions sound bad? its like "you don't like gay people, religion is horrible" and then in this video people are like "they're not religious if they believe that!" what happened to respecting people's beliefs? smh
Wow. I could really feel the rabbi's positive energy through out. All of them actually.
Please find a real Catholic priest and do this again, you'd have a completely different outcome.
I laughed so hard when the Imam said that Islam was a feminist religion...
When people think having a religion means you have to believe in EVERY word a book says.
+agizzy23 that's kinda the point of having a religion and conforming to or just be a theist who believes in god
+agizzy23 but you can't possible pick and choose what you believe in or don't from your religious text to what works for your life. You believe in all of it or none. A sin is a sin. This comment is coming from a gay atheist so don't shoot me down for being a religious nut
***** So you're telling me because I'm reform Jewish that I must date inside my religion rather than love for the person and not go "Sorry, I just found out you're Catholic."
im a Christian and I support gay rights c:
+Ella Friesen nice
Finally, a positive comment.
+renae wilson omg ikr
Then your not..
alexis berry *you're* It's possible to be christian AND support gay marriage.
I love how the rabbi is a woman. No sarcasm, I'm female and Jewish. I'm serious.
Now if the whole world could be like these 3...
The sad thing is no matter what the good rabbi priest or imam says it only takes one extremist to ruin the reputation of the religion and the funny part is that people always judge a religion based on what the extremists say.
I really want to meet that Imam, Ma Sha Allah
as a Muslim, I believe homosexuality is a sin, however, I also believe that everybody has the right to do as they please, so long as they aren't hurting or affecting anybody else around them. I wish more people thought this way
Wow, they found the most liberal examples of these three groups possible. Get a 60 year old of each group and this is an entirely different video.
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6).
This is a verse in the bible. I have a question for the "christian" in that group. Is that verse true/correct or is it false/incorrect?
If it is true, then there is only one way to God. If it is false, then God's word is a lie. So from this verse, Jesus is the ONLY way, or he is not the way. To say that there are many "ways to the divine" is to call Jesus a liar.
If you believe that there are many ways to heaven, then you are declaring the bible to be false. So, either put you faith in Jesus, or reject Him. It is logically impossible to say that the bible is true and there are many ways to get to heaven. Jesus is THE way, or he is not the way.
(Apologies, I, in an effort to avoid spend my entire day on my phone, will not be participating in the comment section of this comment. However, I encourage others to comment, discus, or argue, about what I have written.)
+Timo Hughes Well I mean Muslims do follow Jesus so yeah..
and Muslims if you have to say there is no God but allah and muhammad Is his messenger then you cannot be s jew or christian to get saved.
+FN 2368 Well Muslims believe in Jesus and also Moses. And the God of Jesus and Moses so...
This comment is somewhat very logical and yet very uncomfortable manly cuz it's the truth.
Ps I'm a Muslim
+Saqlain Rattansi the Jesus of the Bible and the Jesus of the Quran are different.
This was a good interview. The problem is that not all the leaders in these religions act the same as these individuals. The Catholics, me being one of them, look to our leaders for direction, but when I see them showing a lack of God's Love for Gays, Divorced couples, and women as priests, it turns me completely off to the organized religion. I will still practice in my own home and in my life, however, I refuse to go to church and be told that the above mentioned people are not welcomed into the faith equally. God loves all His children, not just the ones the church are happy with.
As a Christian, I would say the priest did quite good job at butchering the Christian faith. He said a couple of things that go directly against what the Bible says. For example, when the question "is your religion the only way" was brought up, the priest said, "I think that there are many paths to the divine, many revelations of God in the world." This is his personal opinion. *NOT* what the Bible teaches. In John 14:6 Jesus says, "“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." This is in response to Thomas asking “Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way?” (John 14:5) You can plainly see that Jesus says that he is *THE* way, and no one can reach the Father (God) *except* through him. It is quite undeniable that Jesus is saying there is *no* other way to heaven except through him.
Now, before you start getting angry at me and think that I am full of hate and I wish to destroy other religions, I don't hate Muslims, I don't hate Buddhists, I don't hate anyone in another religion and that is exactly what the Bible teaches. However, I cannot accept their religion as an absolute truth.
The same thing goes on the topic of Homosexuality. I have many family members and many friends who are gay. Do I hate them? Absolutely not. I love them very much. However, I don't agree with their choices as the Bible says they are living in sin. Homosexuality falls under the same category as a liar or a drunkard. They are all sins. I feel like I had to comment this simply because of the false representation of Christianity and Judaism.
Thank you, and God Bless
-Someone who appreciates accurate representations of religions
Thank you so much for this. You are very right. It made me quite sad to see this 'priest' say these things that are directly against the faith that he professes to be.
+Alystar many ppl have witnessed god, not just the jews that wrote the bible with their interpretation of god. if gays are sinned for being gay then you are very much just as sinned for whoever you're born to be.
+Alystar Yes but how come you can cherry pick parts of the Bible you wish to follow and others you wish to ignore? Some of what the Bible supports is truly outrageous.
+Jordan Landin Moderate Muslims ignore the violent passages of the Quran.
+Alystar I'm agonistic, but I've always wanted to see a Christian like you. I believe that Christians who go against what the bible says are bad Christians. They always say, "Times have changed." If god is all knowing, wouldn't he know that "times have changed" or will change. The bible must've been written that way for a reason. I support gay rights, but the bible says that you should love everyone. A true Christian will love gay people, but they will not accept their actions as they're supposed to be wrong. THANKYOU.
I really like what Buzzfeed is doin trying to demonstrate the more tolerant sides of these religions. I'm a Muslim, but I would consider myself very liberal. I don't think these people represent the majority, and maybe that is to combat the perception of these religions as unaccepting.
This video does not accurately portray Christian , Jewish ,or Muslim values.
+Daniel LaFata and you somehow seem to follow all three :)
These people bring out the best in religion. How they speak about other religions and other people. How they act. How open they are. How loving they sound. This is what these religions are supposed to be. This is how God...and yes God does apply to all three of those religions, encourages us to act toward one another. These are the people that should be running countries. Because we know they wouldn't force people into an religion. We can hear and see how accomodating they are.
the bottom line is , we should learn to become a " Human " before becoming a muslim , jewish , or christian .
As a Christian, I am to love anyone whether I agree with their choices or not. I don't have any problems with homosexuality. Love is love. The Bible says "love thy neighbor" and so I shall.
+Katelyn Coker Did you read the REST of the bible or just those parts that you cherry pick because the bible is against homosexuality and so should you. Not saying I condone the derogatory discrimination toward people, not as gays, not as lesbians but as people.
Katie Meyer Then how about trying to be a good person on your own? It'd that hard that you need religion to tell you to do this and that.
+Caleb Dickerson Very true, but I also think it's important to try to change old and outdated beliefs and people who have them by relating to them on some level. I
+Caleb Dickerson I don't think they necessarily need religion to be a good person but rather see parts of it as a guidance maybe, and interpret it in a way that will make their lives better.
How could i have been so stupid, you're so right butterlfy xoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxox
thank you buzzfeed
this is ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL
whoever disagrees with these people we know they are the one who ruins these great religions
Excellent answers from all of them. Hearing the Rabbi reminded me of my rabbi and how compassionate she is. It's nice to see different religions conversing with each other in a harmonious way.
NOW these are people are in their right mind set ! religion or not violent people will still be violent! hateful and homophobes are just using religion as an excuse! i'm a Muslim and i believe in every words these 3 people have said is the right way of thinking
watching this made me question if they were really a priest, a rabbi and an imam, because the religion i encounter in my daily life has nothing in common in the views communicated in this video
I hate how people on the comments are just saying that they weren't being honest with their own religions views, but the thing is, religion can be interpreted differently. I personally am a Lutheran (form of Christianity) who is for equality. There are other Christians out there who use the bible and twists its teachings to hurt other people's lives. But all three of these religions are about love, saying that someone cannot marry another being that THEY love is not showing love.
These are the buzzfeed videos that matter. I love it
Such an amazing video, good job Buzzfeed
+Hello-Irishman Islam last verse of the 3rd sourat
"And concerning women,their equal to men in the eye of god"
say no more
They contradicted their religious books a lot I think.
+sammi rogers If you're referring to the part where the Imam said that Muslim women can divorce, it's true. It's a literal fact.
I love that judaism allows women rabbis. The other religions should follow.
"Do the Work"
That was the title of a sermon i listened to in the past.
Don't push your religion onto others or else they will be pushed farther back to avoid your forcefulness.
A way to show that what you believe in is shown through your actions.
Like the rabbi said, do the work together, have some common ground that spreads unity with everyone so that we are all fulfilled in caring for one another and supporting each other.
Don't exclude others b/c they are different.
Every scripture or sermon we listen to, we understand them but we don't put them into motion.
When you build walls against other ppl, you are turning down the ppl who really needs the most help.
Those ppl may not even know what it feels like to be loved (orphans, etc.), that's one of the ways how they feel like they have no one to turn to and they turn to sin for guidance.
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I listened to a pastor's sermon, and when he preached, he didn't shout out in a public space and force you to listen to him.
He asked politely, one person at a time, if he could pray for them.
Sometimes they decline and he is fine with that.
But those who said okay, he prayed and they cried.
I'm a Muslim and I support gay rights. I'm not against it. If you are gay, I'm happy for you even if you are a stranger to me.
+cahya umi What about sharia?
Lets just appreciate the fact that there are muslims who dont follow the sharia or believe in it...its a good start.
The Oblivion Lord I just don't believe it in "moderate" muslims.
Although I agree with most of this... You get a southern born/ raised priest; an Israeli born/raised rabbi and a middle eastern born/ raised imam you'd probably get a different story. Maybe, maybe not.
+Jake Clay you probably would, if they haven't made the effort to open their eyes to the world. That doesn't mean that intolerance is the fundamental value of abrahamic religions. If a civilised, politically correct discussion is possible, why avoid it and choose those who are least likely to agree with each other ?
+Jake Clay i think if they included a catholic priest they could also get a different outcome.
And like a lot of people in the comments are saying this is a very biased group of religious "figures" "leaders" if you will.
I would just like to say that not every religious leader is SUPER conservative... I have a priest who believes in things mentioned in this video... People are so negative towards religion now a days, but I think those who bash on it don't truly understand it. Religion to me is more about love and acceptance than anything else. Morale of story: stop generalizing!!
There's a huge difference between following the beneficial morals of your religious texts with the changing times of today and following the texts literally word for word. That's the moral of this video and I wish more people would see that.
So a priest, a rabbi and an imam walk into a bar...
+Onkgopotse Sibanyoni hahah wow
This lady is the coolest Rabbi I've ever seen.
I feel like buzzfeed looked for the most open minded religious people.
+Genevieve Collins
The vast majority of the Muslims, their schools of thought, and the ordinary are "open minded". Visit a local mosque and you may be surprised what takes place there is not what you see on TV. Talk to me or any of my friends. We all strive to be people of character.
+Genevieve Collins The rabbi's comments seem to line up with the things I hear from people in synagogue, and it seems Abdullah Abu-Mahfouz finds the same to be true with the mosques, imams, & Muslims he knows.
"Love thy neighbor." That is literally all to it for this video, there shouldn't be any fighting.