I'm a former wiccan who came to God in recent years. I loved the natural aspect of it, but the idea of "working with" multiple deities felt really abstract and impersonal. It was the deep desire to connect with nature that kept me going. I have always had a strong fascination and adoration for nature, there is something so beautiful, divine and primordial that seems so perfectly woven into our natural reality. I practised Wicca on and off for 13 years, until I picked up a bible 3 years ago and started reading. I slowly came to love God, but also felt really guilty for still clinging to my druidic philosophies because I was taught by myself, by pagans and by christian that the two were mutually exclusive. Other christians also tend to hold strong opinions on spiritual paths that diverge from mainstream/traditional Christianity and will not hesitate with lectures of hellfire and alientation from god. But my faith simply cannot survive without the pillars of druidic philosophy. It crumbles against the winds of doubt without it. The druidic-christian path is a lonely one, but in my heart there is no other way. What I love about druidry is that whenever I peer out into the natural world, I see the Lord looking back at me, whispering words of joy and comfort on the wind, expressing His glory and mystery through starry skies, mountains and oceans under a cool moonlit night, or warm summer day. I cry in the forest and the Lord rains His tears on me in utter empathy. I smile at the sun and His smile shines back at me from above. I read somewhere that God gave us two books to read; the Bible and the World, they compliment and complete one another - and I could not agree more.
I love the priest's perspective. I'm more atheistic in my approach, but otherwise loved everything he said. There is great beauty in the pagan religions even if I don't buy into Thor or Lugh. I love the modern religions that are springs my up such as Pastafarianism, Dudeism, and a few others which Are more focused on this life rather than about fear of eternal punishment or striving for eternal reward. No need to go to war over differing doctrines or slam gay people or anyone else. Our "reward" is the that we're here living, eating, and falling in love today. We're in the here and now and should enjoy it and be kind as much as possible. Sorry for the sermon, Father!
+jajohnson7809 Cheers my friend. And don't worry about the 'sermon'. It's all good stuff what you're saying, especially when you think of what some people 'sermonise' about :) Peace and Love, Mark
In my opinion. It seems he sees the old testament as stories containing a goldmine of wisdom. As guides for how to live as both an individual and a civilization. While many of the various groups of Christianity i feel see the books in the bible as a list of laws. A list of laws tediously told through stories. Growing up in 2 churches, they both gave me this subconcious mindset as a young child(5-9years) that the purpose in reading the bible was to learn how not to get banished to hell for eternity. It was to learn how to reach heaven and not get banished to hell. When you see the books as a guide it's spiritual and you're free. You can still think for yourself. When a person(community) views the bible as a list of laws its like a person is willfully walking into a prison. One where they serve for life and their behavior determines wether they go to heaven or hell when they die. In this place. The wardens words and his edited version of the bible are the only things you know. You became his tool. And will do anything be says proudly. Even if it has nothing to do with bible or Jesus Christ himself. In fact it may contractdict him. And you'll live a life inevitably setup for eternal banishment as you arrogantly believe you're 100% set up for for a place in heaven.
You, sir, may be just about the coolest priest I've ever seen. Your philosophy is spot-on. So often I feel modern Christianity is about dividing people into the cliques of various denominations and then, like you said, guilt-tripping anyone who disagrees. As someone who was raised Christian, that isn't the faith I was taught to follow. I believe in respecting nature, and that there is divinity all around us, in all life, so the philosophies of druidry are quite appealing to me. Anyway, great video, thanks for sharing.
i seriously love this.. he is the first priest to actually understand what it's like to have pressure on you for being a Christian, I have a lot of respect for this man
When I got a divorce, I could believe how painful it felt in my religious spirit. I wasn't married in the Church, so how come I felt this way.? I believe I was married in my heart and spirit. I am glad you mentioned the Guilt trip because that is what I think the pain was. Druidism helped me very much and like you I believe it is a Philosophy and not a religion. My bond with God, nature and people.
Because of a bond. When two people marry they become one flesh . Matthew 19:5-6 [5]And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh? [6]Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
best ive heard it put. been trying to find a way to explain this to one of my friends, who is a very strict christian, and this will be perfect. THANK YOU!
Now i am a Christian, appalled by the modern lifestyle i live. I have heavily been looking Into druidism. They are protectors and keepers of nature. I can worship god as a christian but also the world and nature as a christian. That is my goal to become a functioning druidic christian. I dont know about joinging a group or brotherhood however something feels right about nature to me. And i plan to learn more. Thanks 😆
Obviously, this man is a goodhearted soul who knows that religions have produced some very ugly results because they have emphasized obedience to authority above all. Questioning the legitimacy of all arbitrary authorities wherever they appear is essential. Follow your heart, which you know is good and is seeking connection and love for all--which deep down is what we all seek.
As an ordained priest in the Church of the Latter day Dude, I get the vibe the Dude in strong in you. If Dudeism actually taught anything, there's a lower than average chance it would teach us.... the only meaning of life we can prove is that... Life, it's natures way of stopping meat from spoiling. So relax, everything's a joke, just some things are funnier than others. May the Dude be with you.
Hi Mark, I am trying to contact you, but it is not easy :-) My name is Pavol Kosnac, i am a researcher and a religion scholar and I am writing a book chapter on Dudeism for Ashgate Inform series on minority religions. I would like to use some of your material, and i would like to ask for permission. My contact is kosnac.pavol (at) gmail.com. I would be very grateful if you could give me the permission, i think your approach of combining druid, catholic and dudeist worldview is fascinating and i would like to include it in my chapter.
Jesus is very cool. Thank you for your comment. I'm a long way away from a 'good' Christian to be honest, but the great thing is that it's okay to be flawed and human :) .
very beautiful i was honestly afraid when i heard christian priest you where going to get all scary about hell and how everything and everything thats not of god is evil and is going to hell
Thank you Mark. I love the way you explain this and I loved you book. I come from a clergy family and am an OBOD Druid and ppl don’t get how you can everything. /|\
This is why I like the ideas behind druids because you really dont even have to be religious at all and still can be part of this community. I have just recently started studying Druidism on the internet.
SparkSkel oh that’s great. Maybe in 1000 more years people will be like oh I’m a Christian, they’re cool because we don’t actually know what they believed so we dress up like idiots and say we’re Christians, which is convenient because it’s totally inoffensive and you can be a Christian as well as being a Buddhist or Atheist, it’s just totally compatible... seeing as we’re making it up as we go!
I just found dudeism and I’m all in dude just seeing this and seeing a Christian Priest be all for it to makes me feel that much better ✌️🤙🙏yeah dude !!!
I'm with you! I'm Roman Catholic but on the verge of joining the Ancient Order of Druids in America as a student. Given that our world is in ecological peril, I am sad that the christian churches have not recognized the priesthood for nature that God gave Adam and Eve. They named the animals, tended the Garden, and when they sinned, they ground was cursed thereby. I see nothing in Scripture that indicates this priesthood over Creation has been withdrawn. I've never successfully founded anything, but I will be content to study and practice druidism as a Christian.
Very enlightening. Also, I am so glad that many people in the comments seem to dislike "mega churches" or elitist religion or what ever you can call it. The term "min max" comes to mind as well. Its strange to say as an Atheist...or maybe Agnostic. But I don't believe there is only one path...the term "no strait roads" comes to mind here. Anyway, I just thought I would look at Druids and this was one of the videos that came up.
Thanks Char, Nice to hear that. If you look at some fo the more recent comments you'll notice I'm a dangerously heretical imposter to many! (I must be doing something right hey :D)
Ahh very refreshing! I"ve been reflecting on this same thing that is the way we can use religion or feel religion as oppressive which leads to self-loathing. I've never heard of dudeism and I'm glad I found it! I can be so damn serious and I've been cracking up reading things on the Dudeism website. Thank you!
Where did he get that staff? If he didn't make it, can someone please tell me where I maybe able to purchase such a staff? I can't seem to find one that is not linked to a fantasy game such as Role Playing Games.
For the mystic, it is understood that the divine essence or principle is intrinsic to all creation. Therefore we can begin to see the first theorem that is common among the Druids, Celtic Christians and Franciscan Spirituality. I think all would agree that to seek the divine we must go within one's self, and look deep into nature to find that that truth rather than to expect that it only comes from some extrinsic source, yet does not deny the grace of God.
Ummm He has never read a bible as it teaches we can only serve one master and not allowed to practice any magic. Druids are all about different levels of magic under different names. Research Druid magic it is not Christian and bible clearly warns of other practices. It will robe us of our promised salvation by simply believing, repenting and having a relationship with Jesus Christ who is our Only mediator who suffered and died for our sins. Please research everything this is very dangerous. Even sattan can transform himself into an angel of light. Jesus said his yoke is light, we need not jump through hoops for salvation.
So, in other words... Christians should be semi atheists and considering converting to a pagan religion? Oh shut up. You're not a Christian you know nothing about how we should be.
In the 17th chapter of Saint Luke it is written: The Kingdom of God is with-in man, not one man, nor a group of men, but all men. Don’t give yourself to brutes, men that despise you, men that enslave you, use you as cannon fire. Awaken to whom you truly are.
Without meaning to be controversial, there are many similarities between all religions. Jesus himself bares many similarities to the older Dionysus for example. I think most religions have a similar message but we are divided when they are documented into text and people become incredibly defined by semantics.
Ben Antell I don't think you know anything about Druids or Christians. Druids have always been about the search for understanding through the Creator. We see the Creator in each other, and creation in all living things. This is the Holy Spirit!
OBOD abandoned me after I completed the degrees and simply would not respond. So as far as I'm concerned my obligation to keep gwersi confidential has been abandoned
What's fascinating is that Druidism evolved into Celtic Christianity, without rancor or violence, so there had to have common truths as we can see reflected in the early monastic movements particularly that oft Colum Cille and the Culdee Christian monastics.
I know youre a big fan of christianity, but plss dont connect druidism to it. You just cant, theyre totally a different path , christianity has a set of principles while druidism well, youve gotta find your own. Christianity blinds you, it blocks your sight. Christianity is more of a religion than a way of life, it has a principles that clings to a certain belief, and also i hate the bible because of so many errors while christians cherry pick the good lines from it and does not admit the darker barbaric side, thus treating it as a holy book shit. Druidism, daoism has it like this "Wisdom does not come from above down, it comes from below up".
I can understand that a certain understanding of Christianity as only a religion, because the institutional church interpreted in a way to allow it to have power and control over peoples lives. As a Celtic-Franciscan, and Franciscans as a general rule, do not see Christianity as a religion but a "way" that what Jesus called it. Unfortunately the majority of the main line and other denominations see it as a religion, which results in the misunderstanding you have. The "way" reads scriptures symbolically metaphorically, allegorically some times historically, but not "literally. It leads us to a place of unitative consciousness which unbinds, unblocks and opens your mystical sight. I would encourage you to explore on your own rather than accept what you hear or even see. The ultimate goal of any spiritual path, Druidism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam at the advanced levels is to reunite its adherents to the Divine within. Suggested authors to clarify the concepts I am addressing, Tolle, Richard Rohr, Iolo Morganwg and other historical sources (especially English, Irish, Welsh and Scottish) will clarify my thesis.
This comment genuinely saddens me. Patrick diluted, twisted and manipulated the old religion purposely to convert the masses. Appropriating Christianity & the old religion into a sickening hybrid thus destroying the true value of either. When this had run it's course and the population of Ireland dumbed down he sought to discredit the "druids" and manipulated the Royal seat and leaders to follow his way. Much of the reason we have such limited knowledge of the old religion isn't just a consequence of an oral tradition but intentional tarnishing & suppressing. Relics, sites and undoubtedly written accounts were purposely and maliciously destroyed.... Heck, it's still happening to this day. www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/theft-of-statue-in-co-derry-could-be-linked-to-fanatical-religion-1.2076212
Wow, ppl have become narrow minded and judgemental without understanding the FULL history of what really happened to our ancient ancestors. It takes Much more research than just believing what one hears from one or two sources and believe it when said modern day History has most if it wrong. We are much deeper beings than just humans of flesh and blood. There is many more layers to our universe than most are willing to understand. Most are afraid and shun what they don't understand but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist. This doesn't give ANY the right to judge or attack others. PEACE AND BE BLESSED
As being a dudeist priest, I recommend whilst sitting in a darkened room with your beverage ! Put on Joe's garage by the fabulous Frank Zappa, the world becomes apparent to the mind !
LOVE Joe's Garage. In fact I have most of Zappa's stuff. Certainly everything that came out while he was still alive and much that was realised posthumously. Saw Dweezil live recently too. Genius!
I grew up in the church. My biggest problem with the faith is no one is on the same page. Countless sects, doctrines, and denominations. As far as druidism goes, I highly doubt whatever is being practiced today is remotely accurate to what it was in ancient times. Mostly because the Romans destroyed it.
It’s perfectly ok to love and respect other cultures and religions. In fact it helps us grow. To reconnect with brothers and sisters is a beautiful thing. Science even says all life is connected. Quit bashing each other with words and ideologies and actually love each other. Who is benefitting from all this fighting? I don’t believe evil is the only thing at work here. I think greed has manifested itself on this planet.
The fatal flaw, thow shall worship no other God before me. He also talks about the "guilt tripping". The holy spirit acts as a compelling voice towards recognizing your faults and rectifying them with Jesus at your side, he helps you realize your sins, which is best defined as the void between man and God, and bring yourself closer to Him. No one is perfect, but the Bible depicts the life of. Christian to truely be a narrow path where every day is a battle and the day you aren't fighting is the day you fall to temptation. I know it sounds like a life of self torture, but in reality it is the fight to reject the corruption that is so deeply rooted in being human in order to connect ones self with the Master of All Creation, the center of the universe. To combine druidry with Christianity is not only dangerous as you risk putting your faith in the creation instead of the creator, but it's also wrong because you are attempting to widen your path , which leads to self deception and suffering, rather than taking the narrow path, which is the path of Jesus and the path towards the Vital quintessence of the universe.
You are not a Christian just because you say so. If you have the gifts of the spirit and obey Christ out of love, and love everybody else on our little planet, then you can call yourself a Christian.
@ben antell Druidism really is a philosophy added on to the current Christian beliefs it isn’t a religion as there is no force or god that has to lead them it’s the idea of not worrying about going to hell and just focusing on living life heck atheists Christians pagans a lot of people are a part of Druidism it’s a lifestyle and philosophy it’s like I said just enjoying time on earth while you wait for the next life and it’s basically having patience whilst you wait for gods angels to take you to the pearly gates instead of worrying about being perfect
About the guilt trip thing... sadly a lot of people have misunderstood the Bible on that point. One of my favorite preachers is Joseph Prince and he explains how the Bible is really about no condemnation and how Jesus was punished for our sins. Anyway, you seem to be a really cool guy and I’m sure God is proud to have a son like you! :) Here’s an awesome video of Prince’s if you’re interested th-cam.com/video/pTKACvIrf0g/w-d-xo.html God bless
Jesus was a total dude! May e reactionary at times, what with his whips and table flipping. But he was a man of his time and place, who enjoyed good wine, nice bread and the company of his companions.
You know I always saw Jesus as one of the great hippies. The things so many modern Christians are doing... It's just so disrespectful to the origin of peace, love, poverty, and forgiveness.
I dont know who needs to hear this, but though he wears a roman catholic collar his views do not align with those of the catholic church. Catholicism is not a religion of condemnation. Though it includes the acknowledgement of mans tendency towards evil action which is plainly observable in everyday life, it emphasizes eternal supernatural mercy and a life journeying towards the one making this call, namely God. Jesus is not just a human teacher, he is both man and God. A man cant make you anything more than a man, It takes divinity to draw you into divine life.
@TheSarahJane33 Quote Jesus, speaking to men: "Whose sins you shall forgive, they are forgiven them; and whose sins you shall retain, they are retained". Jesus delegated the authority to forgive sins
the thing to know about Christianity....is Forgiveness. Forgivness is Divine. Its what sets the christian religion apart. You can add it to all pagan traditions. In fact...it already has been. All of our holidays are pagan. Im not giving them up. Hey.. when it comes to having a party around a bonfire... IM A PAGAN! You BETCHA!
If you go to the Dudeism site you can get ordained for free. I'm an ordained Dudeist Wizard Priest who calls himself Canndalf the High. Very open religion. Our 1 cannon is not to scam anyone.
if he has a problem with christianity, just leave. i understand his appreciation but there is only one god and one way to that god through jesus, so long as he keeps this in mind.
Christian Priest discusses the Druids.... LMFAO the irony, of one religious group that split into multiple divinations bc they can't agree on what they believe in (Christians,Jews ect.) gonna explain what believes the Druids practices even thought every every documentry will tell you no one truely knows.
I'm a former wiccan who came to God in recent years. I loved the natural aspect of it, but the idea of "working with" multiple deities felt really abstract and impersonal. It was the deep desire to connect with nature that kept me going. I have always had a strong fascination and adoration for nature, there is something so beautiful, divine and primordial that seems so perfectly woven into our natural reality. I practised Wicca on and off for 13 years, until I picked up a bible 3 years ago and started reading. I slowly came to love God, but also felt really guilty for still clinging to my druidic philosophies because I was taught by myself, by pagans and by christian that the two were mutually exclusive. Other christians also tend to hold strong opinions on spiritual paths that diverge from mainstream/traditional Christianity and will not hesitate with lectures of hellfire and alientation from god. But my faith simply cannot survive without the pillars of druidic philosophy. It crumbles against the winds of doubt without it. The druidic-christian path is a lonely one, but in my heart there is no other way. What I love about druidry is that whenever I peer out into the natural world, I see the Lord looking back at me, whispering words of joy and comfort on the wind, expressing His glory and mystery through starry skies, mountains and oceans under a cool moonlit night, or warm summer day. I cry in the forest and the Lord rains His tears on me in utter empathy. I smile at the sun and His smile shines back at me from above. I read somewhere that God gave us two books to read; the Bible and the World, they compliment and complete one another - and I could not agree more.
I love the priest's perspective. I'm more atheistic in my approach, but otherwise loved everything he said. There is great beauty in the pagan religions even if I don't buy into Thor or Lugh. I love the modern religions that are springs my up such as Pastafarianism, Dudeism, and a few others which Are more focused on this life rather than about fear of eternal punishment or striving for eternal reward. No need to go to war over differing doctrines or slam gay people or anyone else. Our "reward" is the that we're here living, eating, and falling in love today. We're in the here and now and should enjoy it and be kind as much as possible. Sorry for the sermon, Father!
+jajohnson7809 Cheers my friend. And don't worry about the 'sermon'. It's all good stuff what you're saying, especially when you think of what some people 'sermonise' about :) Peace and Love, Mark
I’m an atheist too 😊😊😊
Lol. You know what's crazy. This guy is probably more like Christ than the vast majority of priests in massive church's. right on .
Sadly, not many priest are Christian today! They are in it for other reasons.
Exactly what I thought ❤
In my opinion. It seems he sees the old testament as stories containing a goldmine of wisdom. As guides for how to live as both an individual and a civilization.
While many of the various groups of Christianity i feel see the books in the bible as a list of laws. A list of laws tediously told through stories. Growing up in 2 churches, they both gave me this subconcious mindset as a young child(5-9years) that the purpose in reading the bible was to learn how not to get banished to hell for eternity. It was to learn how to reach heaven and not get banished to hell.
When you see the books as a guide it's spiritual and you're free. You can still think for yourself.
When a person(community) views the bible as a list of laws its like a person is willfully walking into a prison. One where they serve for life and their behavior determines wether they go to heaven or hell when they die. In this place. The wardens words and his edited version of the bible are the only things you know. You became his tool. And will do anything be says proudly. Even if it has nothing to do with bible or Jesus Christ himself. In fact it may contractdict him. And you'll live a life inevitably setup for eternal banishment as you arrogantly believe you're 100% set up for for a place in heaven.
Absolutely.
Rubbish, he is deceived
You, sir, may be just about the coolest priest I've ever seen. Your philosophy is spot-on. So often I feel modern Christianity is about dividing people into the cliques of various denominations and then, like you said, guilt-tripping anyone who disagrees. As someone who was raised Christian, that isn't the faith I was taught to follow. I believe in respecting nature, and that there is divinity all around us, in all life, so the philosophies of druidry are quite appealing to me. Anyway, great video, thanks for sharing.
i seriously love this.. he is the first priest to actually understand what it's like to have pressure on you for being a Christian, I have a lot of respect for this man
Thank you :)
What he is really saying is blasphemous and will take him to hell
@@jonathanwain7949 Yeah, Well, You Know, That's Just, Like, Your Opinion, Man.
When I got a divorce, I could believe how painful it felt in my religious spirit. I wasn't married in the Church, so how come I felt this way.? I believe I was married in my heart and spirit. I am glad you mentioned the Guilt trip because that is what I think the pain was. Druidism helped me very much and like you I believe it is a Philosophy and not a religion. My bond with God, nature and people.
Because of a bond. When two people marry they become one
flesh .
Matthew 19:5-6
[5]And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?
[6]Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
We absolutely need more religious thinkers like this man. 🙏🏻
best ive heard it put. been trying to find a way to explain this to one of my friends, who is a very strict christian, and this will be perfect. THANK YOU!
Now i am a Christian, appalled by the modern lifestyle i live. I have heavily been looking Into druidism. They are protectors and keepers of nature. I can worship god as a christian but also the world and nature as a christian. That is my goal to become a functioning druidic christian. I dont know about joinging a group or brotherhood however something feels right about nature to me. And i plan to learn more. Thanks 😆
Obviously, this man is a goodhearted soul who knows that religions have produced some very ugly results because they have emphasized obedience to authority above all. Questioning the legitimacy of all arbitrary authorities wherever they appear is essential. Follow your heart, which you know is good and is seeking connection and love for all--which deep down is what we all seek.
wow :) there actually is a cool priest out there... Good for him.
Well thank you, You've made my day my friend. :)
are u the priest Mark?
I wont judge ur beliefs btw I just wanna know... If thats u in the vid I really wanna meet u in person... pm me if u must...
+ciarrai hyslop I sure am.
good i feel u are a good 1
Thank you ALL for your comments dudes :)
As an ordained priest in the Church of the Latter day Dude, I get the vibe the Dude in strong in you. If Dudeism actually taught anything, there's a lower than average chance it would teach us.... the only meaning of life we can prove is that... Life, it's natures way of stopping meat from spoiling. So relax, everything's a joke, just some things are funnier than others. May the Dude be with you.
Hi Mark, I am trying to contact you, but it is not easy :-)
My name is Pavol Kosnac, i am a researcher and a religion scholar and I am writing a book chapter on Dudeism for Ashgate Inform series on minority religions. I would like to use some of your material, and i would like to ask for permission.
My contact is kosnac.pavol (at) gmail.com. I would be very grateful if you could give me the permission, i think your approach of combining druid, catholic and dudeist worldview is fascinating and i would like to include it in my chapter.
Pavol Kosnáč Hi there Pavol,
I'm just sending you an email.
The Dude be with you ;)
Mark
Thanks a lot Mark :-)
Connor Montague In short - yes. There are CofE OBODies. I was. I'm not CofE anymore but there's no reason why one can't be both ;)
"We created gods in our image." This is a very nice quote, and put me in a very contemplative mood. Thanks, and God bless!
Fuckin' A, man. Nice to see such a cool mix of philosophies that all tie together nicely. From one Dudeist to another, far out.
Michael Welsh Thank you Michael. That's very encouraging to hear. Appreciate you making the comment. :)
“We’ve created God in OUR image.” So true!
As a Christian Druid this video helped me feel so understood
REALLY pleased to hear that :)
I’m a dudeist priest since last week
If more Priests can be like you; then the Catholic and Christian faiths would find more followers to this open and engaging world view of yours.
Wow, finally a Christian who really acts like one! Jesus IS a cool 😎 dude!
Jesus is very cool. Thank you for your comment. I'm a long way away from a 'good' Christian to be honest, but the great thing is that it's okay to be flawed and human :) .
@@themagicpriest Only God is truly good. However, you gave the perfect answer that the hypocrites lack... HUMILITY. 🗝️
Any link or info to the complete documentary? Any info on his name and where he practices?
very beautiful i was honestly afraid when i heard christian priest you where going to get all scary about hell and how everything and everything thats not of god is evil and is going to hell
This is the first priest I completely respect. He gets it.
Thank you - I'm delighted :)
Right on, man. Love this.
Went to parochial school For eight years when I was a child. Maybe if I had a teacher like you I would still believe. ❤
So sorry your school religious experience was so off putting :(
Thank you Mark. I love the way you explain this and I loved you book. I come from a clergy family and am an OBOD Druid and ppl don’t get how you can everything. /|\
Thank YOU Sarah.
Lovely to hear from you.
Blessings on your adventures /+\
Ps. did you see my new book trailer!
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mark townsend ty I shall take a look
This is why I like the ideas behind druids because you really dont even have to be religious at all and still can be part of this community. I have just recently started studying Druidism on the internet.
SparkSkel oh that’s great. Maybe in 1000 more years people will be like oh I’m a Christian, they’re cool because we don’t actually know what they believed so we dress up like idiots and say we’re Christians, which is convenient because it’s totally inoffensive and you can be a Christian as well as being a Buddhist or Atheist, it’s just totally compatible... seeing as we’re making it up as we go!
Holy_Hand_Grenade-of-Antioch Chill out
I love that your focus is so much on spirituality rather than just the organisation of religion. That's an important distinction to me.
I just found dudeism and I’m all in dude just seeing this and seeing a Christian Priest be all for it to makes me feel that much better ✌️🤙🙏yeah dude !!!
That's cool fellow Dude :D
Ancient Britan more holy than any imposed concept
I'm with you! I'm Roman Catholic but on the verge of joining the Ancient Order of Druids in America as a student. Given that our world is in ecological peril, I am sad that the christian churches have not recognized the priesthood for nature that God gave Adam and Eve. They named the animals, tended the Garden, and when they sinned, they ground was cursed thereby. I see nothing in Scripture that indicates this priesthood over Creation has been withdrawn. I've never successfully founded anything, but I will be content to study and practice druidism as a Christian.
Very enlightening. Also, I am so glad that many people in the comments seem to dislike "mega churches" or elitist religion or what ever you can call it. The term "min max" comes to mind as well. Its strange to say as an Atheist...or maybe Agnostic. But I don't believe there is only one path...the term "no strait roads" comes to mind here. Anyway, I just thought I would look at Druids and this was one of the videos that came up.
Wonderful amark. I can see why you understood my religious bliefs/views so easily.
I really like this man, so humble and wise.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
This is great man... I've been thinking about taking part in druidry and this just sounds much freer
Its great to see what your doing! And encouraging! Keep up the good work!!! Your right about the things you say!
Wonderful I agree In so Many ways.. Many blessings
There is NO condemnation for those who are in Christ...just peace 24/7.
This guy is sooo awesome! Very informed. Yes i believe we created! We are creators.
Thanks Char,
Nice to hear that.
If you look at some fo the more recent comments you'll notice I'm a dangerously heretical imposter to many!
(I must be doing something right hey :D)
Ahh very refreshing! I"ve been reflecting on this same thing that is the way we can use religion or feel religion as oppressive which leads to self-loathing. I've never heard of dudeism and I'm glad I found it! I can be so damn serious and I've been cracking up reading things on the Dudeism website. Thank you!
Where did he get that staff? If he didn't make it, can someone please tell me where I maybe able to purchase such a staff? I can't seem to find one that is not linked to a fantasy game such as Role Playing Games.
Red Talon they actually grow this way here in the southern United states
Love this guy. Speaking lots of truth
Cheers buddy - I find that encouraging :)
My right ear is having a blast
The only priest I like :)
Or is Roman genocide forgotten? I live British more ancient than Egypt.
For the mystic, it is understood that the divine essence or principle is intrinsic to all creation. Therefore we can begin to see the first theorem that is common among the Druids, Celtic Christians and Franciscan Spirituality. I think all would agree that to seek the divine we must go within one's self, and look deep into nature to find that that truth rather than to expect that it only comes from some extrinsic source, yet does not deny the grace of God.
+Br. James-Aidan Ketler, FOCD Pax Tecum
An Irish Jesuit priest once told me, don't believe in religions, don't trust governments just grow food and be happy.
Very cool! Thank you!
Far out, far fuckin' out. More christians need to be like this guy, imo. Subscribed.
Cheers my friend :)
Ummm He has never read a bible as it teaches we can only serve one master and not allowed to practice any magic. Druids are all about different levels of magic under different names. Research Druid magic it is not Christian and bible clearly warns of other practices. It will robe us of our promised salvation by simply believing, repenting and having a relationship with Jesus Christ who is our Only mediator who suffered and died for our sins. Please research everything this is very dangerous. Even sattan can transform himself into an angel of light. Jesus said his yoke is light, we need not jump through hoops for salvation.
So, in other words... Christians should be semi atheists and considering converting to a pagan religion? Oh shut up. You're not a Christian you know nothing about how we should be.
Does anybody else notice his movements and the wind/earth movement behind him?
:)
In the 17th chapter of Saint Luke it is written: The Kingdom of God is with-in man, not one man, nor a group of men, but all men. Don’t give yourself to brutes, men that despise you, men that enslave you, use you as cannon fire. Awaken to whom you truly are.
I'm hoping this debate is still active
I like this video!
Without meaning to be controversial, there are many similarities between all religions. Jesus himself bares many similarities to the older Dionysus for example.
I think most religions have a similar message but we are divided when they are documented into text and people become incredibly defined by semantics.
I agree!
Though not so much Jesus, but the Christ part of the story.
Best christian ever
Ah bless you, but - alas - Im not. There are far better examples out there then me. But thank you x
He is NOT a Christian, He does not know Holy Spirit. No druid knows the Spirit of God!
Wow thanks Ben. Blessings to you too :)
Ben Antell I don't think you know anything about Druids or Christians.
Druids have always been about the search for understanding through the Creator. We see the Creator in each other, and creation in all living things.
This is the Holy Spirit!
Holy Spirit has nothing to do with Druidism.
spot on x
+Lea 89 Thank you Lea x
OBOD abandoned me after I completed the degrees and simply would not respond. So as far as I'm concerned my obligation to keep gwersi confidential has been abandoned
Beautiful accent..........very informative 👏
What's fascinating is that Druidism evolved into Celtic Christianity, without rancor or violence, so there had to have common truths as we can see reflected in the early monastic movements particularly that oft Colum Cille and the Culdee Christian monastics.
Gaelic not Celtic
Hetrolic. or Hetrobite.
I know youre a big fan of christianity, but plss dont connect druidism to it. You just cant, theyre totally a different path , christianity has a set of principles while druidism well, youve gotta find your own. Christianity blinds you, it blocks your sight. Christianity is more of a religion than a way of life, it has a principles that clings to a certain belief, and also i hate the bible because of so many errors while christians cherry pick the good lines from it and does not admit the darker barbaric side, thus treating it as a holy book shit.
Druidism, daoism has it like this "Wisdom does not come from above down, it comes from below up".
I can understand that a certain understanding of Christianity as only a religion, because the institutional church interpreted in a way to allow it to have power and control over peoples lives. As a Celtic-Franciscan, and Franciscans as a general rule, do not see Christianity as a religion but a "way" that what Jesus called it. Unfortunately the majority of the main line and other denominations see it as a religion, which results in the misunderstanding you have. The "way" reads scriptures symbolically metaphorically, allegorically some times historically, but not "literally. It leads us to a place of unitative consciousness which unbinds, unblocks and opens your mystical sight. I would encourage you to explore on your own rather than accept what you hear or even see. The ultimate goal of any spiritual path, Druidism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam at the advanced levels is to reunite its adherents to the Divine within. Suggested authors to clarify the concepts I am addressing, Tolle, Richard Rohr, Iolo Morganwg and other historical sources (especially English, Irish, Welsh and Scottish) will clarify my thesis.
This comment genuinely saddens me. Patrick diluted, twisted and manipulated the old religion purposely to convert the masses. Appropriating Christianity & the old religion into a sickening hybrid thus destroying the true value of either. When this had run it's course and the population of Ireland dumbed down he sought to discredit the "druids" and manipulated the Royal seat and leaders to follow his way. Much of the reason we have such limited knowledge of the old religion isn't just a consequence of an oral tradition but intentional tarnishing & suppressing. Relics, sites and undoubtedly written accounts were purposely and maliciously destroyed.... Heck, it's still happening to this day.
www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/theft-of-statue-in-co-derry-could-be-linked-to-fanatical-religion-1.2076212
Like dude.
The dude abides
just remember that it's not the word "religion" which makes you a dude. It's the spirituality you find with being one, man.
Rev, BennyG
He looks like obi wan kenobi
Chuckle. :) Quite lovely.
Wow, ppl have become narrow minded and judgemental without understanding the FULL history of what really happened to our ancient ancestors. It takes Much more research than just believing what one hears from one or two sources and believe it when said modern day History has most if it wrong. We are much deeper beings than just humans of flesh and blood. There is many more layers to our universe than most are willing to understand. Most are afraid and shun what they don't understand but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist. This doesn't give ANY the right to judge or attack others. PEACE AND BE BLESSED
As being a dudeist priest, I recommend whilst sitting in a darkened room with your beverage ! Put on Joe's garage by the fabulous Frank Zappa, the world becomes apparent to the mind !
LOVE Joe's Garage. In fact I have most of Zappa's stuff. Certainly everything that came out while he was still alive and much that was realised posthumously. Saw Dweezil live recently too. Genius!
Genius & then some !!
I grew up in the church. My biggest problem with the faith is no one is on the same page. Countless sects, doctrines, and denominations. As far as druidism goes, I highly doubt whatever is being practiced today is remotely accurate to what it was in ancient times. Mostly because the Romans destroyed it.
What a wise Dude. What’s his name?
Cheers 👍 I’m mark townsend. 😊
Hi Mark. Hope your well
It’s perfectly ok to love and respect other cultures and religions. In fact it helps us grow. To reconnect with brothers and sisters is a beautiful thing. Science even says all life is connected. Quit bashing each other with words and ideologies and actually love each other. Who is benefitting from all this fighting? I don’t believe evil is the only thing at work here. I think greed has manifested itself on this planet.
I would go so far as to say that greed is an attribute of evil.
The fatal flaw, thow shall worship no other God before me. He also talks about the "guilt tripping". The holy spirit acts as a compelling voice towards recognizing your faults and rectifying them with Jesus at your side, he helps you realize your sins, which is best defined as the void between man and God, and bring yourself closer to Him. No one is perfect, but the Bible depicts the life of. Christian to truely be a narrow path where every day is a battle and the day you aren't fighting is the day you fall to temptation. I know it sounds like a life of self torture, but in reality it is the fight to reject the corruption that is so deeply rooted in being human in order to connect ones self with the Master of All Creation, the center of the universe. To combine druidry with Christianity is not only dangerous as you risk putting your faith in the creation instead of the creator, but it's also wrong because you are attempting to widen your path , which leads to self deception and suffering, rather than taking the narrow path, which is the path of Jesus and the path towards the Vital quintessence of the universe.
Take 'er easy dude. You can abide.
I wish more Christians had as much of an open mind about paganism
You are not a Christian just because you say so. If you have the gifts of the spirit and obey Christ out of love, and love everybody else on our little planet, then you can call yourself a Christian.
Respect! ◯ °
I'm a Radical Dudeist.
dude, thats just your opinion, lets go bowling
he is a hot priest..
Blush. :)
Tadonna Garzon got here 3 years late but yes thought the same thing lol
He will be...
@ben antell Druidism really is a philosophy added on to the current Christian beliefs it isn’t a religion as there is no force or god that has to lead them it’s the idea of not worrying about going to hell and just focusing on living life heck atheists Christians pagans a lot of people are a part of Druidism it’s a lifestyle and philosophy it’s like I said just enjoying time on earth while you wait for the next life and it’s basically having patience whilst you wait for gods angels to take you to the pearly gates instead of worrying about being perfect
About the guilt trip thing... sadly a lot of people have misunderstood the Bible on that point. One of my favorite preachers is Joseph Prince and he explains how the Bible is really about no condemnation and how Jesus was punished for our sins. Anyway, you seem to be a really cool guy and I’m sure God is proud to have a son like you! :)
Here’s an awesome video of Prince’s if you’re interested
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God bless
Jesus was a total dude! May e reactionary at times, what with his whips and table flipping. But he was a man of his time and place, who enjoyed good wine, nice bread and the company of his companions.
A top man.
You know I always saw Jesus as one of the great hippies.
The things so many modern Christians are doing... It's just so disrespectful to the origin of peace, love, poverty, and forgiveness.
What sort of priest is this then? can we have a name or a denomination?
Wow :D Awesome! Stay well !
+Pinça do Destino Cheers buddy :)
I dont know who needs to hear this, but though he wears a roman catholic collar his views do not align with those of the catholic church. Catholicism is not a religion of condemnation. Though it includes the acknowledgement of mans tendency towards evil action which is plainly observable in everyday life, it emphasizes eternal supernatural mercy and a life journeying towards the one making this call, namely God. Jesus is not just a human teacher, he is both man and God. A man cant make you anything more than a man, It takes divinity to draw you into divine life.
So why tell your sins to a man behind a screen?
@TheSarahJane33 Quote Jesus, speaking to men: "Whose sins you shall forgive, they are forgiven them; and whose sins you shall retain, they are retained".
Jesus delegated the authority to forgive sins
@@TheSarahJane33 the man behind the screen was given the authority to forgive those sins
I am a ordained dudeist priest
the thing to know about Christianity....is Forgiveness. Forgivness is Divine. Its what sets the christian religion apart. You can add it to all pagan traditions. In fact...it already has been. All of our holidays are pagan. Im not giving them up. Hey.. when it comes to having a party around a bonfire... IM A PAGAN! You BETCHA!
Christianity is not a religion, it is personal fellowship with Christ and He is no religion. satan created all religions to keep people in bondage.
Dude ism? I think I like that one.
If you go to the Dudeism site you can get ordained for free. I'm an ordained Dudeist Wizard Priest who calls himself Canndalf the High. Very open religion. Our 1 cannon is not to scam anyone.
Jesus wasn't a pacifist though. He flipped tabled and chased people with whips.
Brilliant ;)
The important thing is not worshiping the created over God the Creator.
i know im a celt. it runs true in me.
You are part of it you are the natural follow on. J/esus was a Druid God part of the Druid trinity. Esus, Teranus, Tortaus.
So it's basically the same as New Age
i like his style. :)
I like what thisman has to say I think there is a lot of truth to what he says.:)
Thanks my friend.
The oak tree is mightier than the cross.and is of the earth and not the heavens.
yes
if he has a problem with christianity, just leave. i understand his appreciation but there is only one god and one way to that god through jesus, so long as he keeps this in mind.
I already did ;)
*Mark
One of the few true Christians. This guy understood the message and appears to be living by it.
Is it just me or is this priest is daddy af. Lol.
Well as ancient as Egypt Babylon China Inca.
Christian Priest discusses the Druids.... LMFAO the irony, of one religious group that split into multiple divinations bc they can't agree on what they believe in (Christians,Jews ect.) gonna explain what believes the Druids practices even thought every every documentry will tell you no one truely knows.