Jon Bernthal meets Ex-Marine who wanted to blow up a Mosque before he converted to Islam
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Richard "Mac" McKinney is a US Military veteran who, after serving in the wake of 9/11, returned to his home town of Muncie, Indiana with a deep hatred for members of the Islamic community. Mac was so seated in his hatred that he devised a plan to build a bomb and blow up the Islamic Center in Muncie. During his initial "recon" mission to the center Mac intended to gather evidence of the evils of the religion and it's patrons, but instead came to find that they were "just plain pleasant" and after getting to know them and their religion more eventually converted to Islam and is now a devout Muslim. He is joined by Bibi Bahrami, the "Mother Teresa" of the Muncie Muslim community and one of the pivotal figures in Mac's adoption of the religion and it's ideals of peace and compassion.
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There was another Marine that said… We’re in THEIR country killing them, but we’re mad and say they’re all evil when they try to kill us, while we’re still over there…
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And it was all for damn oil
@@ryansmith8336 that oil is trillions of dollars worth. No surprise any country would invade for it
@@ryansmith8336 And the MIC making billions.
@MarkDavis007 There was a lot of good righteous wars. Obviously we fought the Nazis to save Europe. There's so many other amazing examples of that just in Islamic history alone.
Alhamdulillah... Now he's my brother
Mashallah
☪️ult
And my brother.
And my brother 😊
As a Muslim, I love this brother for the sake of God. I hope he finds it in himself to forgive himself. God has already forgiven him.
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He is muslim
He is ISLAM
@@malaiischenunion1236 islam is the religion we say he is muslim but if you meant to mock then you do u
Indeed may Allah help him aameen
As a Bosnian, this touched me, and I knew about Richard for a while now and I never knew he served in Bosnia, I hope Bosnia treated you nicely, and please come visit us again, you are a very good man sir, i love you my muslim brother, and I hope Allah guides everyone to Islam
Hvala brate, from a Pakistani 🇵🇰🫱🏾🫲🏻🇧🇦
@@Sa7biUK🇧🇦❤️🇵🇰
tell that to the majority of domestic helpers from 3rd world countries that was raped, tortured, beaten, treated like a slave and even killed by their muslim employers, even Muslim wives who participated in beating these domestic helpers out of jealousy, yes you are free to go on search about those cases.
@@mxtinac01casterl68 Tell them what? You tell them, they got the message of Islam, and they don't follow the rules, so i got nothing to tell them. Torture, killing of inocents rape etc are all STRICTLY forbidden in Islam, they just don't follow the rules. I guess we live in a world where its explicit for muslims to do bad things?
Amazing what you hear sometimes.
Assalam o Alaikum brother/sister
Love Bosnia from Pakistan 🇵🇰 ❤️ 🇧🇦
for Sake of ALLAH
ALLAH bless you all and protect you
Ameen
Best wishes from Pakistan
Jon Bernthal is not only a top tier actor but also a great human !
An honest actor, not Bollywood or Hollywood.
Why?
@@suburbanTrick what?
Lol another salty missionary
@@monkeypolice3048 how do you know? Coz he released a podcast like every other person these days?
im only half way through the qur'an and and a very new learner of Islamic ways and what the religions about. but even after such a short time, im absolutely disgusted by how much the west lies and manipulates its people to believe Muslims are evil. ive heard it my whole life in Scotland, about how muslims are bad/evil etc but its the complete opposite. they are the most beautiful loving, caring and genuine people you can meet, ive never been so greatly embraced and guided by people before in my life. im very excited for my journey into this religion and way of life, i feel like its exactly what ive been looking for my whole life.
Im agnostic, from a Chrstian family in Uk. Wholeheartedly agree on the sincerity and kindness of Muslims. I think the values and practices of Islam are some of the best ways that one can live their life. I hope that one day I can find it in me to make the dedicated conversion to Islam.
May Allah guide you brother inshallah
Walks the path of Muhammad SAW and become Khalifah who bring all good in this world.
Bless you , Amen
Imagine how the prophet felt. Isolated, embattled, you name it. For 40 years before he assumed prophethood officially. On top of that, he lost all of his children at a young age except his beloved daughter fatima. He still retained his faith. Is it no wonder he possessed the traits of a prophet? Who would have such patience? Most people either commit suicide or even wage war against God. Imagine the perseverance and will power it took and on top of that he still held on to a faith in the Almighty before he received revelation.
Famous narration the prophet said to his uncle: ”Oh uncle, by God, if they put the sun in my right hand and the moon in my left on the condition that I leave this matter until God makes it victorious, or I perish in it, I will not leave it.”
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Alhumdulilah I was a D1 athlete who almost went to a military academy to become an officer at one of the military branches I was accepted to via West Point, Naval Academy, Merchant Marines, and the Coast Guard Academy.
I got the letters from the senators and passed all the requirements to become an officer in the military. I eventually didn’t peruse it and lead a civilian life, later I also converted to Islam Alhumdulilah.
There are beautiful people everywhere, including America. May the lord of the universe help us all ameen!
alhamdulilah brother may allah bless you with prosperity here and in the here after ! :)
@@faisalahmed8098ameen and you as well my brother 🤲
Prophet Muhammad SAWW said: the best jihad is against yourself.....it means make yourself better and fighting against evil inside you....we love this man and forgive him...Allah will forgive him too Inshallah.
Already has.
The best Part is that he CONVERTED to Islam & NOW HE WILL BE MEETING WITH JESUS & All Muslims worldwide when Jesus comes For he is Also a MUSLIM LIKE US, MUSLIMS eeeeeeeeeha Milking cows and Riding Horses 🎉🎉🎉🎉 I really CAN'T WAIT FOR THAT TIME TO COME it will be After Armageddon where Allah make Christians Team up with Muslims against the Jews cuz Armageddon is a War between Muslims & the Jews so MUSLIMS ARE OBVIOUSLY GOING TO WIN SO THAT THEY CAN MEET WITH JESUS 🎉🎉🎉🎉 SWEET!
If only all Muslims thought this way. They rather go do other jihad 👎
It takes a unique human being to come out on the other side of something like that. Props brother.
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At least he has the balls to admit he had/has a demon in him. We’re all struggling on this world, that’s what we have to understand. Once we do, it’s easy to love and accept the most strangest of strangers.
U either except a creator r u believe In a big pile of steeming bullshite wid no proof but theoretical physics which exists no where but In the minds of fools
@@valrossi156Jesus Christ your typing is shit
Honestly don’t know if there’s anything after this life, everything us humans are is just a societal construct, we’re just bags of meat like every other animal. No demons, no god, these are all just coping mechanisms for the fear of death that the earlier humans made up, or maybe even the elites. God being real would be cool, but nothing points to that being true, quite the opposite actually on how cruel and strange this world is.
I totally agree with you on this prospective, but my friend, the horrific part of this is that it's extremely rare to find people like him to admit their wrong doings and to share the purity of what they received of kindness and care. What horrifies me the most is how many of them actually killed people thinking they are evil, with a similar mentality. But you have to understand it was an invasion. Those Afghanis or Iraqis were merely trying to defend their lives and families. To be thought of as mere evil creatures by a superior military force and to be destroyed just for fighting back. It's beyond devastating. Imagine you're sitting at home eating some food with your family and all of a sudden your house is leveled onto dust, seeing your wife and children's pieces and blood everywhere.. how would you truly feel? Good or bad, what you your reason be at the point. This is what has been happening to Muslim countries. Please consider the human side of it first before you consider religion or any other propaganda. Because of someone threatens your freedom, home and family, you only have one way of reacting and that is absolute revenge. Unfortunately these political agendas have destroyed many lives and they do it so easily without any remorse, yet the only ones effected are the people who are on the battlefield.
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This was beautiful. It shows that even the worst parts of people are redeemable if given a chance or a different perspective.
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Opposite of what punisher think haha
Only the true repentant can be redeemed no matter how big the sin is. The arrogant ones, thinking they did nothing wrong, is irredeemable.
Like an addiction, it is 100% possible to rid yourself of hate... Had a friend who became extremely racist when he was sent to jail as a young adult, mostly against Black people and it was a way to protect himself. But as soon as he got out, he realized how ridiculous and unnecessary it was to hate people that he didn't know and had never met!
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I hope your friend is doing well
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Beat whitey night Wisconsin state fair
Is that true or u just recalling a movie you watched with Edward Norton lol
@@ahmato9840 😂😂😂
Alhamdulillah for Islam it's no surprise how fast it's growing even in the west 🏴
Alhamdulilah. Fellow revert myself. It is growing faster than we think. Alhamdulilah
You probably won’t see this comment but thank you everyone in this video. It’s almost making me cry. As a Muslim in the Quran we are taught that terrorists cannot even identify as Muslim, that the degree to cutting down a tree in war is forbidden. The real Muslims try our best to showcase this through our character as we are ambassadors for our faith in the western world. Mac & Bibi are a perfect example of this demonstration through their character.
we don't need to defend and justify Islam, we already know who the real terorrists are. the media wanted a black sheep and that's how we ended up here and many bought into it others found Islam.
it's getting old people have their own brain to do some simple research or even read the quran. take it or leave it. at the end of the day they might have made their mind up already.
What you talking about a terrorist can't identify as muslim? What and who is a terrorrist in your eyes?
then you dont know the real islam if you think what they do has nothing to do with islam
@@soroushbakhshi6647 I do know as I am a Muslim. I have literally quoted the Quran. Terrorists are not a part of the faith. Those that kill innocents are not a part of the faith. It’s very clear cut. This is a point many choose to ignore when creating a villain image of Islam in the world.
@@hollandiamsterdam913 anyone killing innocents and attempting to claim they kill in the name of Islam is doing a injustice to the faith and is not deemed a Muslim. It is quoted in the Quran if you are to kill one person it as if you have killed the whole of mankind. Unfortunately these quotes of the Quran never get as much attention as they rightly should. Instead quotes from moments in the prophet Mohammed (pbuh) life when he was instructed to defend his people in a last resort war are used instead. Context is so important when reading or assessing anything. Been a Muslim all my life, I don’t endorse 9/11 or 7/7, the taliban or isis.
May Allah bring guidance in the hearts of everyone watching this, and especially to Jon Bernthal. Ameen.
Ameen ya Rabb.
Ameeen
AAMEEN YAA RABBAL'ALAMEEN
The way Jon Bernthal listens and articulates questions is top-tier.
Richard is like the example of the sahabi Khalid ibn waleed who before islam was a commander of an army fought against muslims and even killed some but when he accepted islam he became one of the best generals in history
Lol. Not even close to khalid ibn walid. But I get what your trying to say 😊👍🏾
Ehhh i dont think its similar at all lol
Indeed
@@Diamond-Essence did not Khaled ibn waleed kill muslims before then became muslim so ofcourse its similar
No man no comparison plz ......Khalid is a sahabi of highest ranks ..and we all are ordinary Muslims born or reverted ...Khalid was a iconic boy
He is an honest brother, Alhamdulilah, Allah guided him.
FOR ME, this is one of the best cross overs since infinity war. I know at this point this isna cliché to say but Thank you Jon (for your work) and the folks that came over to talk about their experiences.
May Allah bless you all including Jon. May Jon also be guided at the right path. I am not a good Muslim, but I respect my revert brothers who had a stronger faith/iman than me.
Islam is a religion of knowledge brother, hence unless you've stopped going forward or walk backwards you are a good Muslim, so let's walk this life together towards knowledge and wisdom, keep going forward
Another amazing conversation that the world needs
This what I'm talking about, people can change when they actually change, bless this man 👍🏾
He was forgiven the moment he embraced the truth
@@axele4832 Did he stutter?
there is a certain peace when you pray often and regularly, asked and think of gratitude and thankfulness irrespective of the religion
Jon is one cool brother. He's the sort of guy you'd be honoured to have as a real friend. As for brother Richard, I'm so happy he has found his way and is finally at peace.
Much love and respect for everybody involved in making this interview happen
Correct me if I'm wrong, but Mr. McKinney also proceed to excel in his learning/participation till he (3 years later) became the President of the Muncie Islamic Center he once wanted to destroy. What a guy!
Props to Jon, for covering this and for setting the standard on how to conduct an interview, you ask a Question then hang back and listen. Appreciate it.
Wow, I'm glad he found the real Truth and peace in Islam.
He's an honest and respectable, even when admitting his mistakes.
im literally crying right now...I didnt know how that brother looks like before but right now i can only sense gentle and soft radiance of a kind soul from him... Bless him
WOW! He's a proof that change IS possible, that everyone is redeemable! I'm so happy for him!
Another great one Mr. Bernthal, the perspective and lessons are never ending with this podcast. 21 and this is where I get my cup of coffee from. Thank you for your continued work.
It is sad when people can't see the individual but only the race they represent. Props to him for recognizing that hate in him and changing for the better, forgive yourself my dude, you've earned it.
in all cases, even planning what he did is decades in prison....
@@AC-mp7cx ok
It is quite scary tbh that some people had such mentality,I’m happy that he changed that’s the most important things ,but it scary to knw what would have happened to many innocent people if he didn’t .
Great interview...respect Jon for doing this.
Respect from 🇬🇧
I think Jon will gain a huge influx of Muslim fans now, I wouldn’t be surprised if more Muslims started to watch more of his films and tv shows. I already liked him but like him even more.
What an amazing interview. This interview should get you thinking out side of the box. Wishing for full video..
Thanks for you honesty brother. I know it's hard to tell such stories but it was brave of you. God bless you.
I hardly recognized this guy. He looks at peace now Masha Allah!
Captivating and cathartic in equal measure. Thank you
Jon, I cannot thank you enough for this interview. As a father of two young girls, this type of outreach to understand, is worth the sun and moon to us.
Great vid. Jon did a great job interviewing him. The more we know one another the more we understand each other.
Welcome brother, to the family of 2 billion people. 🤗
Lol 2 billion people family?? Why are everyone hating eachother and trying to kill eachother then?🤣😂
@@bretjohn3716 When family is big, conflicts are more likely to happen.
But in the end it's one Ummah.
Would you also like to explain why Russians and Ukrainians are killing each other? Even Russian churches approve this killing.
@@icaicciai3171 Easy question. They are killing eachother because of a "man", named Vladimir Putin. That's why they are killing eachother.
And Muslims hate eachother so much that they kill eachother for no reason. Shia and Sunni for example. ISIS and Boko Haram and Al Shaabab to name a few. They all kill eachother. So what 2 billion family you talk about?🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
@@bretjohn3716 Likewise, Bushes caused wars in Iraq, Afghanistan.
Syria revolt is because of one guy, Assad.
Simple.
Your point is debunked.
Now tell me, do you really believe 1+1+1=1?
Great interview Jon! Really sheds light on what some may be thinking and how who we consider as bad can become great.
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@@markwhite8332 not sure what is the point of your comment other to come and precisely prove that hatred and stereotyping exists. Yes these were Pakistani Muslim men who committed a grave crime and atrocity.. so did the white catholic priests across the world and so do female teachers abuse make students sometimes. But you can’t blame a faith, ethnicity or gender on any wrong doing. All people are capable of evil just as all are capable of good
I salute him for actually admitting this. What a crazy mindset and the whole way everything switched
Thanks, I didn't even know this podcast existed. I remember watching episode after episode of the Punisher series. John, you are not only a great actor, but you are also a good person. I wish you all the best in peace. 🙏
WOW, the emotions soldiers goes through is so horrifying. He would kill a friend for what he was programmed for.
Thank you Mr. Punisher for bringing up this story
Thank you bro, very educative....🙏
Alhumdullah I loved listening to his story
Welcome brother
Alhumdullah
Amazing podcast wow !! And so happy for this guy reverting beautiful ! Much respect
Among unique journeys this one is definitely up there.
Look how far Brother Jon came, or is that an understatement
Wow , just wow . Amazing pod
We are all having a human experience ❤.. We are all special with no judgement ❤️🙏.. Let’s roll together
The opposite of love isn't hate, it's indifference. I think Mac through his combat experience, which I'm not gonna pretend to understand since I haven't been through it, it warped his mind, & even worse, his soul. That's not condemnation or judgment on him either. I think it's just human nature. The important part is he was able to break free of hatred. Not many have the balls & strength of character to do so.
& CONVERTED TO ISLAM like MILLIONS HAVE BEEN & MILLIONS WILL CONTINUE CONVERTING TO ISLAM TILL JESUS COMES FOR JESUS IS MUSLIM
Thanks Jon… this really needs to be out there for people to see.
I thought Jon was just an actor, now I know his a human. Amazing man.
Big fan of your work.
Best interview ever ♥️
What a beautiful story. Loving this podcast!!
I didn't expect such an end to this discussion (video) intense 😮
"They plot and plan, and Allah too plans; but the best of planners is Allah"
Over the years of hearing about conflicts, and making up toxic perceptions of the opposition as a singular hostile entity, like a race or organization, things like wars and political movements have taught me that declaring and resolving conflicts affects everyone aside from the fighters.
I've learned to focus my anger and hate towards individuals like bullies and abusers that directly hurt me, instead of waving and pointing my blaming finger at a whole group they may be a part of for my suffering.
Wow, thanks Jon, Big of you to cover this topic.....
Good podcast, Shane! 😊
That ending was INTENSE. Please could we get the full episode here on TH-cam?
its on patreon. support Jon in order to watch
I remember once I read a Punisher comic where he was captured by the government and the officials gave an offer to be in the big boys league and be sent to assassin Osamah Bin Laden in return to clean his records and Frank replied “F*ck you, that’s your mess, you clean it while I handle those gangs and corruptions”. Had a big respect for him since then because he refused to be a tool and stood for his beliefs even if they were wrong. Jon is the real and only Frank Castle (The Punisher) to me
Jazak Allaahu Khairan Brother
Love you brother. There is a LOT of light in your face
Thank you Jon for doing this for the muslims.
God bless you for this deed.
Love from Pakistan.
To know this person is literally from one of the places I lived as a young person… it doesn’t shock me but it shocks me to know that he grew up while most of our state hasn’t… I’m proud he is a fellow Hoosier
Beautiful story thanks a lot for sharing
Where’s the whole interview? This is good
A truly remarkable story
I love richard mckinney I saw his story last 7 years maybe !
Why can’t i watch full episode here 😩 this episode brought tear to the eye.
Wild, I’m from Muncie and never heard of this.
I remember watching his early inteview about his convertion years ago, a lot a people doubt him, but truly if ur doing is for the sake of ur Creator, and asking guidance from Him, u will truly find ur peace.
His life was a plan by the All Mighty for one day to be the brother of those people he hated. I’m proud to call you my brother in Islam and I pray that Allah brings us together in the life Inshallah. May Allah protect you and your family habibi
The generalization bias is one of the most dangerous trait a human being can have. We all struggle with it and we should fight against this tendency in faulty generalization of any people stereotypes. People who travel are way less affected by this bias as they experience themselves and make a much more genuine idea of what they think of this or that type of ppl. Being Muslim and proud, I'm pretty sure many Americans would be amazed by how much I know their culture whether it's music, food, comedy, sports etc but even historical events. Govts are responsible in our conflicts. Not people. Btw, big fan of Jon Bernthal as an actor but also a podcast host, he nails it
Great video really thanks but can we havé a French subtitles please , cause i understand almost everything but I want be sure
Thanks again
Man this story is crazy !!
God guides who he wants
Would love to see titus welliver, I think him and John would be an interview dream. To the most down to earth and real human beings in acting
I really want to watch the whole thing
Good morning, I hope this reaches all of you well. Is this the only episode or full version of the podcast?
SubhanaAllah......look at him now,you has to real to know him not just Muslims...Alhamdullillah May Allah Bless All Muslims......🤲
Anyone can change at anytime! Congrats to him!
Jon I love how your platform shines light on people from diff. Walks of life the exact opposite of what our media does nowdays loved this
this is a great content. well done Jon Bernthal!
good work bro
The ending was so deep wow 😢
لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الله ☝🏼
Jon is doing some great work and a great benefit to himself aswell because it will elevate his own acting skills
Subhan Allah. I saw him years ago when he first converted and was narrating this story. Staying strong brother. May Allah protect you.
There are in my opinion, two great interviewers on youtube. Jon Bernthal, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. These men cover completely different topics, but both treat guests with respect and admiration.
The variety of topics and consistency in prowess of interviewing skills are definitely rarities on TH-cam
You should check out Soft White Underbelly
Much love and respect. May Allah bless him endlessly
Incredible clip. Wow.
Jon Bernthal is quite a chill man to talk with.
Salut Jon ça va? Je t'ai connu dans la série Punisher , tu étais fantastique,et j'espère que tu vas continuer pour longtemps dans cette série. Là, dans cette vidéo, tu m'as surpris... d'abord je m'attendais pas à ce que tu aies une chaîne youtube,et en plus de discuter de l'islam et des problèmes venus des conflits des civilisations.... Bravo et bonne continuation . Moi en tant que musulman marocain, je voudrais la paix pour tous, et tous les gens qui viennent visiter le Maroc pour du tourisme ou affaires , sont bien accueillis et respectés d'y moment que ils nous respectent. J'espère qu'un jour toi aussi tu viendras visiter le Maroc , et pourquoi pas pour y tourner un film à la cité des films à Ouarzazate....
You best Jon your Muslim brother from Russia ❤️🧡💛
🙏🙏🙏🙏Please someone tell me what happened to his and Sara's relationship in the end? My English listening is very weak! I doubt I understood correctly!
Incredible story. Wow!