I am a Christian, and I agree with Greg. The bible is full of wacky stories and Christians love to shove it in others faces. Those people to me, are not the kind of followers my God wants, although God doesn't shun them. Nobody knows who's right, and it's a big waste of time to worry about who is. I respect Greg's, and everyone's, religion and beliefs as long as we don't shove it down each others throats.
In the "private messages" you've received from "fundamentalist christians" as you put it , did they call themselves "fundamentalist christians"?
Then why do you find it strange and call people out when they label you atheist or agnostic? Sounds a bit hypocritical.
You use the term "Orthodox Charistian". From what you're saying and your ideas about what you believe "Others" believe. "I" don't believe you know what an "Orthodox Christian" is.
Actually, according to Christianity, John Wayne Gacy, Ted Bundy, Hitler, etc all have a way out of hell but the good citizen who fails to recognize their God is still condemned.
THE ALIENS CLAIM THAT MAN IS A HYBRID CREATED BY THEM. THEY CLAIM THAT ALL RELIGION WAS CREATED BY THEM TO HASTEN THE FORMATION OF A CIVILIZED CULTURE AND TO CONTROL THE HUMAN RACE. THEY CLAIM THAT JESUS WAS A PRODUCT OF THEIR EFFORTS. THEY CLAIM THAT O- BLOOD IS THE PROOF OF HYBRIDIZATION AND OUR OWN SCIENCE TENDS TO BEAR OUT THEIR CLAIM.
@TheYugilicious okay greg then let me tell you somthing. if you knew that there was a sale in your best friends favorite store. wodn't you go tell him? and if you knew somthing that could save everybody you love wodn't you try to save them? greg next time somone talks about god and stuff. dont get mad its maby better if you listen and try to understand what he means. i cant force you to do anything. its all up to you. and i hope this changed you a little bit.
@GanjASmokeN the comparison is not in relation to the subject... you have been indcotrinated to believe that u have to do this and that or u will go to hell.
A sale at a store is a fact, a touchable, provable something.
Again leave people alone with you're religious indoctrination.
GREG SOLOMON, I REALLY ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS. I WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE IT IF YOU WERE TO MAKE A SEPTEMBER 11th 2001 ANNIVERSERY VIDEO. WHERE YOU WHERE, WHAT YOU WERE THINKING, HOW YOU HAVE DEALT WITH IT, AND SO ON...THANS GREG.
Thanks for this video. I don't always see eye to eye with you, Greg, but on this one I think we're pretty much in total agreement.
If I were to add one thing, it would be that if some want to see this as "being picked on," I'd like to point out that the same can be said for fundamentalists in any religion.
ALTHOUGH I'M A CONSERVATIVE CHRISTIAN (Baptist), I no longer believe that the Bible teaches eternal torment or suffering. The Bible teaches eternal punishment, but it's not eternal torment. In my popular Internet article, TRADITIONAL DOCTRINE OF HELL EVOLVED FROM GREEK ROOTS, I explain how and why teaching of eternal torment entered early into Christianity and how Scriptures have been misinterpreted and taken out of context to support that teaching. ~Babu G. Ranganathan (B.A. theology/biology)
GOD, HEAVEN, AND SEX: Internet article examines the Biblical possibility of sex in heaven. Human sexuality isn't just for reproduction. There are reasons the Bible requires marriage for sex on earth, but those reasons won't exist in heaven. Scripture teaches, in heaven, we'll be like the angels only in one sense - no marriage, but we won't be like angels in every other way (i.e. Bible says we'll enjoy food and drink). Psalm 16:11 says there will be great spiritual joy and pleasures in heaven.
SCIENCE SHOWS THAT THE UNIVERSE could not have sustained itself eternally because of entropy. Einstein confirmed that space, matter, and time had a beginning! That beginning had to be supernatural because natural laws have no ability to bring the universe into existence from nothing. The supernatural cannot be proved by science but science points to a supernatural intelligence for the origin and order of the universe ~ HOW FORENSIC SCIENCE REFUTES ATHEISM (Article)
NATURAL LIMITS TO EVOLUTION: Only evolution within "kinds" is genetically possible (i.e. varieties of dogs, cats, etc.), but not evolution across "kinds" (i.e. from worm to human). How were species living, reproducing if their reproductive system, vital structures, and organs hadn't evolved yet? Read my Pravda Internet article: WAR AMONG EVOLUTIONISTS! I discuss: Punctuated Equilibrium, "Junk DNA," genetics, mutations, natural selection, fossils, genetic/biological similarities between species.
WHAT ABOUT THE STARS? Gravity explains how the order found in the precise courses of trillions of stars is maintained, but gravity can't explain the origin of that order! Did all the trillions stars agree to get out of each others way? C'mon! Disorder in the universe is because of chance, but the order is because of design. Read my popular Internet article: HOW FORENSIC SCIENCE REFUTES ATHEISM.
WHAT IS SCIENCE? Science simply is knowledge based on observation. No one observed the universe coming by chance or by design, by creation or by macro-evolution. These are positions of faith. The issue is which faith the scientific evidence best supports. Natural laws can explain how an airplane or living cell works, but it's irrational to believe that undirected natural laws can bring about an airplane or a living cell. Read my Internet article: HOW FORENSIC SCIENCE REFUTES ATHEISM
DO EYES CARRY SCARS OF EVOLUTION? Read this fantastic Internet article by biologist and creationist Brian Thomas. Thomas refutes every argument for a "flawed" design for the eye, and explains how and why the so-called flaw is actually the best thing for the eye. Read the article! It's amazing what facts evolutionists will ignore. Numerous times evolutionists have been proven wrong about their interpretation of a structure as being flawed in design or useless.
DAWKINS, HITCHENS, AND HAWKING REFUSE TO DEBATE with creationists who are SCIENTISTS, such as the scientists at The Institute for Creation Research. Dawkins and his friends only debate non-scientist creationists. Read article by scientists supporting creation at The Institute for Creation site.
BLIND WATCHMAKER NO ARGUMENT. Natural selection is no "blind watchmaker" because it can only "select" from variations produced having survival value. It doesn't produce variations. It only operates once there is life and reproduction, not before, so it couldn't be involved in life's origins. A partially-evolved cell (an oxymoron) would quickly disintegrate. It couldn't wait ("survive") millions of years for chance to complete it and then make it living! Read: HOW FORENSIC SCIENCE REFUTES ATHEISM
GENETIC INFORMATION DOESN'T HAPPEN BY CHANCE, so it's more logical to believe that genetic similarities between all forms of life are due to a common Designer who designed similar functions for similar purposes. It doesn't mean all forms of life are biologically related! "Junk DNA" isn't junk. These non-coding segments of DNA have recently been found to be vital in regulating gene expression. Read: WAR AMONG EVOLUTIONISTS!
ALL REAL EVOLUTION ( i.e. varieties of dogs, cats, etc.) is the expression, over time, of already existing genes. Evolution is possible only if there’s information (genes) directing it. Only variations of already existing genes are possible, which means only limited evolution and adaptations are possible. Nature has no ability to invent new genes via random mutations caused by random environmental forces. That’s evolutionary faith, not science. Read my article, WAR AMONG EVOLUTIONISTS!
ARE FOSSILS REALLY MILLIONS OF YEARS OLD? Popular Internet article examines assumptions concerning fossil deposition as well as built-in assumptions involved in modern radiometric dating (not used for dating fossils but other rocks), arguments from starlight and time. Discusses lack of transitional forms and lack of "age" sequence of the fossil layers. Discusses mixed species in fossils (i.e. dinosaur, reptile, mammal fossils in the same stratum conveniently ignored by evolutionists).
IMAGINE A FISH WITH PART FINS, part feet with the fins evolving (transitioning) into feet. What survival benefit would there be? The fish couldn't use its fins or its feet, and there are no fossils showing such a creature ever existed. They only exist on automobile bumper stickers! There are no true transitional forms, either living or fossilized. Evolutionists realize this fact! Read my Internet article: WAR AMONG EVOLUTIONISTS!
NOT ALL EVOLUTIONISTS even agree on the fossils used to support and reconstruct human evolution. The bones are incomplete. There's no certainty of the bones belonging to the same creature. They can reconstruct whatever they want from these bones, and they have. There's no hard evidence that humans evolved from an ape-like creature anymore than there's hard evidence that apes evolved from a four-legged dog-like creature. Read my article: MISSING LINKS THAT NEVER WERE
APES ARE QUITE COMFORTABLE IN HOW THEY WALK, just as humans are quite comfortable in how they walk. Even a slight change in the position of a muscle or bone, for either, would be excruciatingly painful and would not be an advantage for survival. There's no hard evidence that humans evolved from ape-like creature anymore than there's hard evidence that apes evolved from four-legged dog-like creatures. Read Internet article: MISSING LINKS THAT NEVER WERE.
as a christian we don't say if u do not believe in the bible u will go to hell and we do not force the bible upon u like say when the world ends jesus came down to earth to take us to heaven and it's time to be judged long as u havent did any thing very wrong u will to but also if u have done something wrong like be a atheist god wil forgive u because god is a forgiving god but u do need to know the bible but we cant force i believe u have come to god on your own
what research did you do before you came up with these "opinions" of yours ?Which books did you read apart from the Bible ( presuming you read that ) , whose works did you refer ? apart from and i am just going out on a limb here .. Dan Brown and Peter Josephs Zeitgeist ( they don't count btw ).
Nobody knows for a fact. I myself a Baptist think that nobody really knows anything, but we're all entitled to believe whatever we see fit to. I don't like pushing the bible down people's throats, and I certainly wouldn't use scare tactics to. You say in an earlier comment that the "truck heading our way" or "Hell" is a delusion, are you saying that for fact? As far as me and you know, it could or could not be. I'm not saying there is or isn't, but it sounds like you are saying that for fact.
yes exactly it is all about what you believe. so why would it matter if you were considered to be condemned to hell if thats not what you believe in? Christians aren't "delusional" they think differently from you. As an atheist myself (and face fucking facts you are too) I believe that everyone has an opinion and nothing is fact unless it is a fact to you. Why do you think everything you believe is right?
@GreatestOfGrapes You believe there are no facts unless you believe them? No offense but that is false. The truth of claims has nothing to do with who believes them.
greg i hate christians. but in this video you sink to their level. your not smart. you just speak slowly and talk out of your ass. now get off your high horse, put a fucking pipe in your mouth and show us your damn car ( and/ or magic trick)
It would not only be a matter of religion, but also, governments and politics. Science and technology could be more advanced if it wasn't for the condemnation of religions. However, if the government focused on technology and funded it instead of funding wars and other things that aren't as important then the technology and science that is already available could actually be used. If you don't know about it and if you're open to ideas, type of Zeitgeist movie on youtube. watch the 1st
@CrAzZyMaN992 No, you would have an established relationship with your friend in which, due to your deep friendship, would go out of their way to ensure that you would continue living because they enjoyed hanging out with you in life. Not faith just logic... kinda how it is logical that your worst enemy would let you lay there and die. Show me the verse where God says you get to see him and THEN if you refuse him you go to hell.
P.S. It doesn't matter if you are 14 you can still be illogical.
@CrAzZyMaN992 Why does he need to believe? He can choose not to believe. Maybe he does, he hasn't said. What his problem is, is that people who try to force their religion upon others.
@CrAzZyMaN992 The reason many people don't believe in the god you do, or don't believe in any gods for that matter is because there is no evidence for one. Since it's all a matter of faith, there is no reason to choose one god belief over another other than how happy it makes one feel.
Hope you make more videos. I remember on a different account I had a couple years ago I was subscribed to you. Looked you up again and see you made a couple more videos. Hope you make more. =) You are a very intellectual man.
Other than that, if you are open for any more ideas, concepts, or theories of God, society, and religion, then here is a video as well that I thought was very interesting. If it is actually accurate then I think you would enjoy it as well.
I say the more you know, the better, but whatever floats your boat. Just a suggestion. Could even do another video on some of it as well if you wanted.
The Satanic Bible by Anton Lavey. I am not a Satanist, in fact I am technically an agnostic-atheist, but I have my own religious beliefs and my own religion. I have read the Satanic Bible by Anton Lavey a few years ago, and I found it quite interesting. While disproving rumors of the religion, it explained several of its beliefs that I even agree with. If you are open to the idea and do not yet own it, I would suggest it as a read. I would find it to be worth it.
I'm going to assume, as I'm sure you are, that most of these comments are either for argumentation or off topic even. However, as you have shown, you are a free thinker, which I support. I am myself. You have shown the religious books that you have, and have mentioned that you have read all of them. But are those all the religious books you have? You have mentioned the major religions, but there is one that you didn't that I think you might find...interesting.
The biggest flaw with your argument is your generalization of people. If 1 person kills someone and is a Christian that doesn't mean all Christians are murderers
Ah, Greg Solomon, king of satire ;-) How's the Chevelle going? I am thinking of doing the same mods to a 1970. Unfortunately here in CA even the rolling chassis of a 70 Chevelle is ridiculously overpriced. Might have to get one in New Mexico.
Well said Greg! As you rightly point out, fundamentalists of whatever religion are often arrogant and sometimes very dangerous people. I know you like to present your videos in a light and amusing way but I for one found your closing remarks quite moving! Many thanks. Ed
Sorry mrsolomon, I dont agree with you on this. Now where you say they judge most churches does do that but in the bible it speaks against judging others. However, a true christian does not believe in judging others.
Now you say there was never one then why have Archaelogists found actual Fossilized remains of an ark exactly where it is found in the bible, 5 years ago.
Christians does not believe or support the Big Bang theory because they believe in creation and not big bang.
Sir, you have such wisdom and knowlage. i am simalar, i may only be 19, but its not so much your knowlage its the ability to use common sense. Which is what sometimes make me sound so inteligent. Im not smart i didnt finish with good grades, but i know and understand exactly what you are saying, Because it is more common sense and human fact than some rumers. I hope to be somewhere on your level when i meet you in "Hell" ... see what i did there. :) keep it up Sir.
Greg, I hope you know, and I'm sure plenty of people agree, you are the wisest person I know. I just want to thank you for making these videos. They've really changed me.
you know greg, i've watched your three videos now and i appreciate your view point. it's nice to see another person well versed in religious works but also capable of logical reason concerning what the works say.
The funny thing is that before the discovery of dinosaurs etc the religions never stated them because the bible never saw that they lived, (And no to the people with the reply that on the 5 day god made animals ((dinosaurs) no offense but im pretty sure that adam and eve living there lives with a dinosaur would have proven to make a headline chapter in genisis.
To my suprise many many of the questions could not be answered or just had to be believed with faith.......
FAITH from what I have seen = believing in something that nobody can explain.. but also choosing an explination which you think is unlikly from another person ( generally someone in authority)
One of my questions to the leaders was why is it that the bible states god built this that etc etc in the begining of days but there was no mention of dinosaurs.
.Im a 32 year old man from the uk with 3 kids who was brought up believing the same principles as the video (my mother was jehovas witness). While i was a child and going to the congregations (church) i noticed that everyone was very smug and all knowing with the fact they were all secure within this meeting, but I was never the type of person to just sit there and idoly believe everything a stranger is saying, so i began to question them and not just my mother but the leaders of the church.
I agree with you 100%. Coincidentally, I had almost this very argument with my born-again sis a a while back. The invention of Hell; good people going to Hell; religion based on location, location, location; early indoctrination; lack of awareness that they use the Bible or the Koran to justify for their contempt for others. Of course she didn't take it well. But, like you mentioned, I said if it helped her heal or find strength, then it was good. Whatever works.
Bravo, this video once and for all puts these people in their place. It astounds me at times how these people discard disasters which take thousands of lives. when they are asked the question "how could god let this happen if is watching over us all the time" you get the idiotic responses about how it is gods way....FOOLS
@conhaff you are suggesting that people are raised to be evil if that is the case where would you say where did the first evil person come from because if someone has evil parents that persons parent or parents would have to be evil as well
Greg in the beginning you say that because you don't agree with other people's beliefs they call you an atheist or agnostic. But by the very definition of atheist: (a belief in the absence of deities) you are one. You said you don't know what there is out there but it seems you don't believe in it hence you are an atheist.
Don't get me wrong I'm not attacking you. I just don't get why in the beginning it seemed you were trying to deny it.
@TheOnlyOreilly Your statement "it seems" to be is the same assumption other fundamentalists make, based on my critique of fundamental Christianity. Just like them, you've made an assumption, based on how things "seem" to you, and used your assumption to form a conclusive opinion.
While I agree that a religious view, based on fetishism, which takes a book or a statement and makes it absolute, is not a good thing at all, at the same I do not think that religion works with how the world works from a physical standpoint. If we look at New testament, for example, it is not about science at all, nor it is about "how the world works".
So I do not think that religion really says that God initiated a Big Bang or not. It deals with spiritual matters, not with physics.
"And neither do you"... Wow. I didn't know Greg Solomon was a mind reader. I have an historical empty tomb. It's one of those times where "nothing" means something. Oh well. Back to your regularly scheduled rant.
@waltherchemnitz It has nothing to do with "reading minds" Walt, it's a statement of fact.
Also, sorry to shatter your illusions Walt, but you don't have an "historical" empty tomb. You have a story in a book, which you choose to believe...and many others don't. There's a big difference between that and documented history.
I have enjoyed viewing your three part series. I am glad that there is someone else out there that feels the same way that I feel about proselytizing.
Mr. Solomon, I'm curious as to your interpretation of the New Testament's representation of Hell as a place of eternal torment? I understand—as you mentioned—that it is nonexistent in the Old Testament, but I've never given the NT more than a quick read of the bigger books (and definitely haven't studied it). I ask because some literalists say that the NT doesn't actually mention an eternal place of torment (rather a lake that extinguishes the souls of sinners). Thanks for the video.
If you think you know and understand God perfectly your doing it wrong.Because on that moment you have God in your backpocket.
and the second you are literly hitting atheists with a stick because the bible, or koran or what holy book says: kill the invidels (?)(grammar) and let you staff be you weapon, your not respecting humanity or religion.
but he was a clever man, if there is no God , he didn't head a problem.
and If there was a Catholic God he was good too, his sins where foregiven.
Thats Pascal's bet.
now what is my point is that if we all are nice to everybody, the world will be a better place, so whats wrong with following the 10 commandements??
if there's no God the world will just be a better place, If there is you did a good job and will go to heaven or walhalla or whatever you want to call it.
can we get on with the religion thing already? people stop complaning and messaging if you dont like what greg says leave, im a christian but i don't find him offensive nor he said what religion he is, he is giving his point of view just like every other person does about their religion, get the hell out so we can get some different videos assholes
The last time Noahs Ark was "discovered" and a Christian said they discovered it I recall pretty much an entire forum going "Where did they find itt *this* time"
Personally, folks can believe whatever the want to believe, as long as they don't try and force it down my throat or enforce their laws to an entire country or declare holy war upon people not believing in their religion.
I believe in God, but for someone to say they "know for a fact" what God has or will do is pure nonsense. No one knows, it's faith as you have said Greg. I've been a Christian ever since I can remember. However, I began researching different religions months ago and have found Judaism to make the most sense to me. Jews believe you don't have to "believe in the good book" to get into heaven (or the afterlife). A good moral atheist can get in just as well as a devout moral Jew.
Personally, I do not believe that there was a god that "got things rolling," because I see no reason to put gods in the gaps scientific knowledge.
I understand that there is no evidence or knowledge of what the universe was like before the Big Bang, but there is also no evidence supporting the idea that a god started the universe; therefore, I am an atheist.
When God speaks to your Heart Greg, by and through the power of His Holy SPIRT, which, I predict GOD will soon do clearly, you should change your mind. Noah's has been discovered. See this video on utube for alittle information on the subject: Part 1: Noah's Ark Discovered!
@blewEAGLE No, "Noah's Ark" hasn't been "discovered." Let me guess...the video you reference is about the rock formation in Turkey that was publicized by Ron Wyatt as being "Noah's Ark," right? Are you aware that scientists have proven it to be a natural rock formation? Are you aware that most creationists don't even believe it's "Noah's Ark?" Are you aware Ron Wyatt was a nurse, not a scientist? Are you aware Wyatt was considered a fraud, who claimed to have "discovered" several other sites?
@blewEAGLE you're naive. noah's ark has never been discovered, there have been countless proclamations of it being discovered, every few years there's another one.
I think it's time this subject is dropped. 3 videos is more than enough to talk about religion. Let's go back to being a big 'ol group of people watching videos of Greg Solomon. I think it's time we see the Chevelle.
If you were standing in the middle of the highway with a truck heading your way, It would be an onlookers duty to try their best to save you from destruction. A Christian feels the same way. They are not trying to force anything on you they are trying to make sure you are safe. If you choose not to believe that is up to you but don't dog a Christian for spending his time looking out for you.
@Sandstorm88 But see, that's just it, there is no "truck heading our way." Fundamentalist Christians are delusional about a "truck heading our way," and they spend their lives in that delusion.
I don't expect you to change, because I know the delusion is deeply indoctrinated into you. But don't expect me to behave like a sheep if you attempt to proselytize me with delusional beliefs.
In my opinion, The Bible is simply a collection of legends, myths and fables which have been passed through the generations with the intention of teaching people to live harmoniously.
If you believe in God. Believe in God. Don't force anyone to believe in God, when God is probably the only thing that can't be proven or disproven, ever.
I really liked that you included a side note about those who practice their beliefs quietly being just fine. That was one idea I always tried to do maintain during the time I was of a religious mindset. I also would have called myself an agnostic christian hybrid at the time as I agreed to the uncertainty. "There's no real proof in this, but it's what I choose to believe based on my own personal experiences in life." You can guess how that flew with fundamental folks.
Greg, you seem to have a worrying conflation of the terms "orthodox" and "fundamentalist". Christian fundamentalism is a relatively recent phenomenon within Christianity. It is distinctly American, Protestant, and reactionary. While I understand Christian fundamentalism is very vocal in the United States, your treatment of Christianity fails to take into Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, or High Protestant denominations such as Anglicans or some Lutherans. Fundamentalism is an historical aber
Diachi needs to shut his gob and rethink a few things.
Why does he talk as though what he believes to be true has to affect each individual on the face of the Earth. We are one people. Nothing more or less, you can be psychedelic in your own time but don't preach it as if you yourself are the master.
@GenesisKnights I never said I was the master or any of those things or that I was perfect. I just freely expressed my thoughts. Wouldn't atheist be more content by just simply not believing in God and leaving theist to themselves? After all, if God doesn't exist then what's the big deal? Why not let the theists believe in God the way a child believes in the tooth fairy? To the atheist, neither exists. So why bother?
@Diachi26 haha,you are pompous. "just like a chilf believes in a tooth fairy". Sir... If I'm not mistaken, you are doing the same thing as that child is.
You can't relate to other faiths or ideologies, you have no respect for other people's life prospects. You are undoubtedly a closed minded individual.
The reason people don't scrutinize people who are of a Hindu faith, is because they have a complete sense of open mindedness and do not wish any human a horrible punishment after they have died.
@GenesisKnights The bible tells me to defend my faith only if necessary, don't force it on people, build relationships with non-believers because that's what's most important, and then suggest my faith to those who are struggling to find truth and want love and compassion. Why is it that if I disagree with you i'm considered stupid or close minded or the bad guy? In other words you don't want me to think the way I do. Have I disrespected you? If I have i'm sorry.
Wishing hell on someone doesn't sound like love to me :]
If a person were to have "bad" thoughts, it wouldn't be evil because it is only what a human is capable of thinking.
Despite the dispicable things humans can do, not only criminals now but since times began it has been rough evidently. I don't think they're evil and must suffer because they are part of this existence.
@GenesisKnights I don't want to wish hell on anybody. Neither did Jesus. I just stated my opinion that logically hell is a reality just like death. I don't rejoice in anyone going to hell, whether it be Hitler or Osama Bin Ladin. But justice has to be served for their actions. Just like a murderer, thief, or rapist, has to go to jail and be accountable for their actions. But nobody wants accountability. And temptation isn't sin, because Jesus was tempted, but he didn't act on it.
@GenesisKnights well ima stop commenting because I made more than half of the comments on this video. I enjoyed having this conversation with you. I pray that one day you may come to Christ but until then its all love.
@Diachi26 Thank you. I think I'm liking this Jesus.. He was very well portrayed in the movie "The Passion of the Christ". Very faithful to his character in the novel :-)
Interesting points you made Greg about fundamentalist Christians and their judigements of other fatihs. I'm a Roman Catholic and I even think people who live their life according to the bible is extreme. However, I do believe there is a God, but I don't preach to others about faith and try to push my values on others. Looking foward to next video!
I myself cannot put myself on a pedestal and I (most of the time) do not.
I did grow up in a Christian family and I have my faith. I won't drop it, but I will not scrutinize anyone just because they think differently. I am no different than any other average guy out there.
Sure I may believe in some things that others don't, but I would rather strive to be known as a caring, honest person.
Hit the nail on the head as always Greg, and I applaud you. This is coming from a christian btw and I think everything you say in your videos has alot of wisdom and truth in it. Well done and thankyou.
I respect your comments Greg. Though not all Christians are fundamentalist. We've been stereotyped for so long because most followed tradition and religion and not Jesus' teachings. I realize Christianity is starting to redeem itself. Christians are now studying and meditating on the word of God instead of tradition. We are getting smarter and wiser(Christian Apologetics) and realize Science and the bible are compatible. We are more compassionate and humble than contempt. Starting over.
@Diachi26 If you'll look at statistics, you'll see that Christianity is undergoing a steady and continuous decline in its adherents in the United States. The decline of Christianity in Great Britain has been even steeper and greater.
In fact, it's been predicted that Christianity in Great Britain will come to an end (for all intents and purposes) sometime this century...you can research that on the internet yourself.
Proselytizing is turning people off, more and more, with each new generation.
American suburban life is changing to be characterized by isolation, individualism, and consumerism, providing both challenges and entree points for the gospel. New churches tend to grow faster than existing churches, have a greater percentage of young people and incorporate people faster than existing churches.
@GregSolomon Churches less than 15 years old gain 60%-80% of their members from people not attending any worshiping body, while in churches more than 15 years old 80%-90% of new members transfer from other churches.
@GregSolomon You will hear things like, people have change in all the other areas of their lives, and they do not want "church" to change. This is usually true. However, we now have six generations alive at the same time for the first time in modern history, at a time when the pace of change is dramatic. If the person who doesn't want the church to change gets their way for 40 years, the world around will have changed many times over--causing that church to miss entire generations.
@GregSolomon This is why church planting is so needed. It is easier to start something new than it is to change established churches, or rather, established Christians.
Mr Solomon is a great inspiration. He doesn't put people down nor be meaningful for the sake of it. I think he understands people's ways of thinking more than the average closed minded chum. I'm not saying we should follow his ideology, but merely create our own ways of thinking.
can we get on with the religion thing already? people stop complaning and messaging if you dont like what greg says leave, im a christian but i don't find him offensive nor he said what religion he is, he is giving his point of view just like every other person does about their religion, get the hell out so we can get some different videos assholes
Greg, not all Christians are fundamentalist creationists. I dislike the way you seem to mean "fundamentalist turn-or-burn christian" when you just say "christian."
@GregSolomon sciencespeaks (dot) net ; if you want scientific or statistical evidence for religion / no religion, look here. read the first two or three pages. This book was reviewed by the American Scientific Affiliation and by the executive council members of the same group and they found the mathematical analysis to be "based upon principles of probability which are thoroughly sound and Professor Stoner has applied these principles in a proper and convincing way." Science for "proof"
@Luttrellboy1 The "American Scientific Affiliation" is a Christian religious organization of fundamentalist Christian "scientists," in other words...creationists. So having their stamp of approval is meaningless and a joke.
As I said in my video, you'll only get pseudoscience from creationists.
It's understandable that you don't want to study real science, because it conflicts with your preconceived beliefs.
@GregSolomon To say that just because someone already has a pre-conceptual view of something that evidence they find is pseudoscience or that their approval is a joke is meaningless. Scientists who come from the preconceptual view of there being no God don't have anyone call their findings "pseudoscience". And yes I do study "real science". Go study DNA. The odds of one strand of a piece of human DNA forming by random processes is roughly 1 in 10^26,590,000 . So much for science not being faith.
If America's population were full of Greg's there'd be no first world problems.
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I am a Christian, and I agree with Greg. The bible is full of wacky stories and Christians love to shove it in others faces. Those people to me, are not the kind of followers my God wants, although God doesn't shun them. Nobody knows who's right, and it's a big waste of time to worry about who is. I respect Greg's, and everyone's, religion and beliefs as long as we don't shove it down each others throats.
TheDoushebag 1 month ago
In the "private messages" you've received from "fundamentalist christians" as you put it , did they call themselves "fundamentalist christians"?
Then why do you find it strange and call people out when they label you atheist or agnostic? Sounds a bit hypocritical.
You use the term "Orthodox Charistian". From what you're saying and your ideas about what you believe "Others" believe. "I" don't believe you know what an "Orthodox Christian" is.
Perhaps you may decide to do a bit of research.
aurumclassics 1 month ago
Actually, according to Christianity, John Wayne Gacy, Ted Bundy, Hitler, etc all have a way out of hell but the good citizen who fails to recognize their God is still condemned.
gamutman 5 months ago
Sorry Greg for getting pist off. Youre right :(
TheSuperMarioFan500 5 months ago
THE ALIENS CLAIM THAT MAN IS A HYBRID CREATED BY THEM. THEY CLAIM THAT ALL RELIGION WAS CREATED BY THEM TO HASTEN THE FORMATION OF A CIVILIZED CULTURE AND TO CONTROL THE HUMAN RACE. THEY CLAIM THAT JESUS WAS A PRODUCT OF THEIR EFFORTS. THEY CLAIM THAT O- BLOOD IS THE PROOF OF HYBRIDIZATION AND OUR OWN SCIENCE TENDS TO BEAR OUT THEIR CLAIM.
AsianGirlsOnProzac 5 months ago
I love how you remain dead eye contact with the camera when taking a sip of your coffee.
ItsTurningGreen002 5 months ago
Greg do you go to church?? just a qestion
GanjASmokeN 5 months ago
@GanjASmokeN the answer is clearly no...
Would a creationist go to a science convention? ;-p
TheYugilicious 5 months ago
@TheYugilicious then how can you talk about cristians??? have you red the bible??
GanjASmokeN 5 months ago
@GanjASmokeN he read the bible... he made that pretty clear.
And it is not about christians persé it is about religion as a whole.
Final point being => believe what you want, but pls leave other people alone with that.
TheYugilicious 5 months ago
@TheYugilicious okay greg then let me tell you somthing. if you knew that there was a sale in your best friends favorite store. wodn't you go tell him? and if you knew somthing that could save everybody you love wodn't you try to save them? greg next time somone talks about god and stuff. dont get mad its maby better if you listen and try to understand what he means. i cant force you to do anything. its all up to you. and i hope this changed you a little bit.
GanjASmokeN 5 months ago
@GanjASmokeN the comparison is not in relation to the subject... you have been indcotrinated to believe that u have to do this and that or u will go to hell.
A sale at a store is a fact, a touchable, provable something.
Again leave people alone with you're religious indoctrination.
TheYugilicious 5 months ago
GREG SOLOMON, I REALLY ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS. I WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE IT IF YOU WERE TO MAKE A SEPTEMBER 11th 2001 ANNIVERSERY VIDEO. WHERE YOU WHERE, WHAT YOU WERE THINKING, HOW YOU HAVE DEALT WITH IT, AND SO ON...THANS GREG.
brianmale1 5 months ago
hahahaha what a stoner
mChLLL64 6 months ago
Thanks for this video. I don't always see eye to eye with you, Greg, but on this one I think we're pretty much in total agreement.
If I were to add one thing, it would be that if some want to see this as "being picked on," I'd like to point out that the same can be said for fundamentalists in any religion.
JimmyDThing 6 months ago
As a "Fundamentalist Christian", I found your opinions quite amusing, you really don't know the first thing about Christianity, do you?
Runrunred1 6 months ago
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ALTHOUGH I'M A CONSERVATIVE CHRISTIAN (Baptist), I no longer believe that the Bible teaches eternal torment or suffering. The Bible teaches eternal punishment, but it's not eternal torment. In my popular Internet article, TRADITIONAL DOCTRINE OF HELL EVOLVED FROM GREEK ROOTS, I explain how and why teaching of eternal torment entered early into Christianity and how Scriptures have been misinterpreted and taken out of context to support that teaching. ~Babu G. Ranganathan (B.A. theology/biology)
Mogley52 6 months ago
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GOD, HEAVEN, AND SEX: Internet article examines the Biblical possibility of sex in heaven. Human sexuality isn't just for reproduction. There are reasons the Bible requires marriage for sex on earth, but those reasons won't exist in heaven. Scripture teaches, in heaven, we'll be like the angels only in one sense - no marriage, but we won't be like angels in every other way (i.e. Bible says we'll enjoy food and drink). Psalm 16:11 says there will be great spiritual joy and pleasures in heaven.
Mogley52 6 months ago
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SCIENCE SHOWS THAT THE UNIVERSE could not have sustained itself eternally because of entropy. Einstein confirmed that space, matter, and time had a beginning! That beginning had to be supernatural because natural laws have no ability to bring the universe into existence from nothing. The supernatural cannot be proved by science but science points to a supernatural intelligence for the origin and order of the universe ~ HOW FORENSIC SCIENCE REFUTES ATHEISM (Article)
Mogley52 6 months ago
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NATURAL LIMITS TO EVOLUTION: Only evolution within "kinds" is genetically possible (i.e. varieties of dogs, cats, etc.), but not evolution across "kinds" (i.e. from worm to human). How were species living, reproducing if their reproductive system, vital structures, and organs hadn't evolved yet? Read my Pravda Internet article: WAR AMONG EVOLUTIONISTS! I discuss: Punctuated Equilibrium, "Junk DNA," genetics, mutations, natural selection, fossils, genetic/biological similarities between species.
Mogley52 6 months ago
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WHAT ABOUT THE STARS? Gravity explains how the order found in the precise courses of trillions of stars is maintained, but gravity can't explain the origin of that order! Did all the trillions stars agree to get out of each others way? C'mon! Disorder in the universe is because of chance, but the order is because of design. Read my popular Internet article: HOW FORENSIC SCIENCE REFUTES ATHEISM.
Mogley52 6 months ago
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WHAT IS SCIENCE? Science simply is knowledge based on observation. No one observed the universe coming by chance or by design, by creation or by macro-evolution. These are positions of faith. The issue is which faith the scientific evidence best supports. Natural laws can explain how an airplane or living cell works, but it's irrational to believe that undirected natural laws can bring about an airplane or a living cell. Read my Internet article: HOW FORENSIC SCIENCE REFUTES ATHEISM
Mogley52 6 months ago
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DO EYES CARRY SCARS OF EVOLUTION? Read this fantastic Internet article by biologist and creationist Brian Thomas. Thomas refutes every argument for a "flawed" design for the eye, and explains how and why the so-called flaw is actually the best thing for the eye. Read the article! It's amazing what facts evolutionists will ignore. Numerous times evolutionists have been proven wrong about their interpretation of a structure as being flawed in design or useless.
Mogley52 6 months ago
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DAWKINS, HITCHENS, AND HAWKING REFUSE TO DEBATE with creationists who are SCIENTISTS, such as the scientists at The Institute for Creation Research. Dawkins and his friends only debate non-scientist creationists. Read article by scientists supporting creation at The Institute for Creation site.
Mogley52 6 months ago
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BLIND WATCHMAKER NO ARGUMENT. Natural selection is no "blind watchmaker" because it can only "select" from variations produced having survival value. It doesn't produce variations. It only operates once there is life and reproduction, not before, so it couldn't be involved in life's origins. A partially-evolved cell (an oxymoron) would quickly disintegrate. It couldn't wait ("survive") millions of years for chance to complete it and then make it living! Read: HOW FORENSIC SCIENCE REFUTES ATHEISM
Mogley52 6 months ago
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GENETIC INFORMATION DOESN'T HAPPEN BY CHANCE, so it's more logical to believe that genetic similarities between all forms of life are due to a common Designer who designed similar functions for similar purposes. It doesn't mean all forms of life are biologically related! "Junk DNA" isn't junk. These non-coding segments of DNA have recently been found to be vital in regulating gene expression. Read: WAR AMONG EVOLUTIONISTS!
Mogley52 6 months ago
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ALL REAL EVOLUTION ( i.e. varieties of dogs, cats, etc.) is the expression, over time, of already existing genes. Evolution is possible only if there’s information (genes) directing it. Only variations of already existing genes are possible, which means only limited evolution and adaptations are possible. Nature has no ability to invent new genes via random mutations caused by random environmental forces. That’s evolutionary faith, not science. Read my article, WAR AMONG EVOLUTIONISTS!
Mogley52 6 months ago
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ARE FOSSILS REALLY MILLIONS OF YEARS OLD? Popular Internet article examines assumptions concerning fossil deposition as well as built-in assumptions involved in modern radiometric dating (not used for dating fossils but other rocks), arguments from starlight and time. Discusses lack of transitional forms and lack of "age" sequence of the fossil layers. Discusses mixed species in fossils (i.e. dinosaur, reptile, mammal fossils in the same stratum conveniently ignored by evolutionists).
Mogley52 6 months ago
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IMAGINE A FISH WITH PART FINS, part feet with the fins evolving (transitioning) into feet. What survival benefit would there be? The fish couldn't use its fins or its feet, and there are no fossils showing such a creature ever existed. They only exist on automobile bumper stickers! There are no true transitional forms, either living or fossilized. Evolutionists realize this fact! Read my Internet article: WAR AMONG EVOLUTIONISTS!
Mogley52 6 months ago
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NOT ALL EVOLUTIONISTS even agree on the fossils used to support and reconstruct human evolution. The bones are incomplete. There's no certainty of the bones belonging to the same creature. They can reconstruct whatever they want from these bones, and they have. There's no hard evidence that humans evolved from an ape-like creature anymore than there's hard evidence that apes evolved from a four-legged dog-like creature. Read my article: MISSING LINKS THAT NEVER WERE
Mogley52 6 months ago
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APES ARE QUITE COMFORTABLE IN HOW THEY WALK, just as humans are quite comfortable in how they walk. Even a slight change in the position of a muscle or bone, for either, would be excruciatingly painful and would not be an advantage for survival. There's no hard evidence that humans evolved from ape-like creature anymore than there's hard evidence that apes evolved from four-legged dog-like creatures. Read Internet article: MISSING LINKS THAT NEVER WERE.
Mogley52 6 months ago
as a christian we don't say if u do not believe in the bible u will go to hell and we do not force the bible upon u like say when the world ends jesus came down to earth to take us to heaven and it's time to be judged long as u havent did any thing very wrong u will to but also if u have done something wrong like be a atheist god wil forgive u because god is a forgiving god but u do need to know the bible but we cant force i believe u have come to god on your own
Kman1403 6 months ago
what research did you do before you came up with these "opinions" of yours ?Which books did you read apart from the Bible ( presuming you read that ) , whose works did you refer ? apart from and i am just going out on a limb here .. Dan Brown and Peter Josephs Zeitgeist ( they don't count btw ).
nemphous 6 months ago
0:22-1:13 Contradiction. Sorry just letting you know Greg. BTW I enjoy your opinions. Lot of weight behind them.
henryk8675309 6 months ago
Nobody knows for a fact. I myself a Baptist think that nobody really knows anything, but we're all entitled to believe whatever we see fit to. I don't like pushing the bible down people's throats, and I certainly wouldn't use scare tactics to. You say in an earlier comment that the "truck heading our way" or "Hell" is a delusion, are you saying that for fact? As far as me and you know, it could or could not be. I'm not saying there is or isn't, but it sounds like you are saying that for fact.
kakakakaddd1 6 months ago
yes exactly it is all about what you believe. so why would it matter if you were considered to be condemned to hell if thats not what you believe in? Christians aren't "delusional" they think differently from you. As an atheist myself (and face fucking facts you are too) I believe that everyone has an opinion and nothing is fact unless it is a fact to you. Why do you think everything you believe is right?
GreatestOfGrapes 6 months ago
@GreatestOfGrapes You believe there are no facts unless you believe them? No offense but that is false. The truth of claims has nothing to do with who believes them.
exotheist1 6 months ago
greg i hate christians. but in this video you sink to their level. your not smart. you just speak slowly and talk out of your ass. now get off your high horse, put a fucking pipe in your mouth and show us your damn car ( and/ or magic trick)
7dietcoke7 6 months ago
Such a well articulated man you are.
Some research is interpreted with interior motives.
S o m e research """appears""" to yield so and so.
Seekandyoushallfind!
roncruz37 6 months ago
do you think that human civilization would be in a much better and more advanced state today if religion had never existed?
paladono 7 months ago
@paladono
It would not only be a matter of religion, but also, governments and politics. Science and technology could be more advanced if it wasn't for the condemnation of religions. However, if the government focused on technology and funded it instead of funding wars and other things that aren't as important then the technology and science that is already available could actually be used. If you don't know about it and if you're open to ideas, type of Zeitgeist movie on youtube. watch the 1st
1guitar1playa 6 months ago
hi im not greg solomon
TheIceKing750 7 months ago
god is freakin real real who made u you sick bastard
TheIceKing750 7 months ago
Greg u dont have to know..... its all about faith
If u were to get shot and your friend was with you, you would have faith that they will take you to the hospital.
And you dont go to hell untill you meey god and then still refuse that he is real.
P.S im only 14 and if i have this mutch faith then why dont you.... why dont you beleve
CrAzZyMaN992 7 months ago
@CrAzZyMaN992 No, you would have an established relationship with your friend in which, due to your deep friendship, would go out of their way to ensure that you would continue living because they enjoyed hanging out with you in life. Not faith just logic... kinda how it is logical that your worst enemy would let you lay there and die. Show me the verse where God says you get to see him and THEN if you refuse him you go to hell.
P.S. It doesn't matter if you are 14 you can still be illogical.
iMagUdspEllr 6 months ago
@CrAzZyMaN992 Why does he need to believe? He can choose not to believe. Maybe he does, he hasn't said. What his problem is, is that people who try to force their religion upon others.
kakakakaddd1 6 months ago
@CrAzZyMaN992 The reason many people don't believe in the god you do, or don't believe in any gods for that matter is because there is no evidence for one. Since it's all a matter of faith, there is no reason to choose one god belief over another other than how happy it makes one feel.
exotheist1 6 months ago
It's like watching George Carlin. But without the funny parts.
2035jim 7 months ago
Hope you make more videos. I remember on a different account I had a couple years ago I was subscribed to you. Looked you up again and see you made a couple more videos. Hope you make more. =) You are a very intellectual man.
TheDeathCrasher 7 months ago
Oi Solomon. Where the fuck have u disappeared to again? Either make a video of go make me a sandwich.
eddyjay123 7 months ago
youtube.com/watch?v=TjGkRFFBd0A&feature=related
1guitar1playa 7 months ago
@1guitar1playa If that doesn't work just type in Truth about Religion Part 1 of 3 on youtube if you were still curious.
1guitar1playa 7 months ago
Other than that, if you are open for any more ideas, concepts, or theories of God, society, and religion, then here is a video as well that I thought was very interesting. If it is actually accurate then I think you would enjoy it as well.
I say the more you know, the better, but whatever floats your boat. Just a suggestion. Could even do another video on some of it as well if you wanted.
1guitar1playa 7 months ago
The Satanic Bible by Anton Lavey. I am not a Satanist, in fact I am technically an agnostic-atheist, but I have my own religious beliefs and my own religion. I have read the Satanic Bible by Anton Lavey a few years ago, and I found it quite interesting. While disproving rumors of the religion, it explained several of its beliefs that I even agree with. If you are open to the idea and do not yet own it, I would suggest it as a read. I would find it to be worth it.
1guitar1playa 7 months ago
I'm going to assume, as I'm sure you are, that most of these comments are either for argumentation or off topic even. However, as you have shown, you are a free thinker, which I support. I am myself. You have shown the religious books that you have, and have mentioned that you have read all of them. But are those all the religious books you have? You have mentioned the major religions, but there is one that you didn't that I think you might find...interesting.
1guitar1playa 7 months ago
fake coffee? why?
bossmann25 7 months ago
The biggest flaw with your argument is your generalization of people. If 1 person kills someone and is a Christian that doesn't mean all Christians are murderers
SSROCKLEGEND 7 months ago
Ill have to get my dictionary out i always thought atheism was when you didnt believe in god or religion.
3dsimpso 7 months ago
Ah, Greg Solomon, king of satire ;-) How's the Chevelle going? I am thinking of doing the same mods to a 1970. Unfortunately here in CA even the rolling chassis of a 70 Chevelle is ridiculously overpriced. Might have to get one in New Mexico.
ChristianInHollywood 7 months ago
alright Greg, that was cool and all but can u make another vid now?
FUTforFR33 7 months ago
Well said Greg! As you rightly point out, fundamentalists of whatever religion are often arrogant and sometimes very dangerous people. I know you like to present your videos in a light and amusing way but I for one found your closing remarks quite moving! Many thanks. Ed
halothewynd1 7 months ago
Sorry mrsolomon, I dont agree with you on this. Now where you say they judge most churches does do that but in the bible it speaks against judging others. However, a true christian does not believe in judging others.
Now you say there was never one then why have Archaelogists found actual Fossilized remains of an ark exactly where it is found in the bible, 5 years ago.
Christians does not believe or support the Big Bang theory because they believe in creation and not big bang.
phantom409 7 months ago
@phantom409 I would check the source of the "ark discovery" you were talking about.
exotheist1 6 months ago
Yeah, go ahead and drink your coffee - I'm listening.
lastannahme 7 months ago
I am now officially a fangirl of GregSolomon.
MsPaleMoon 7 months ago
Sir, you have such wisdom and knowlage. i am simalar, i may only be 19, but its not so much your knowlage its the ability to use common sense. Which is what sometimes make me sound so inteligent. Im not smart i didnt finish with good grades, but i know and understand exactly what you are saying, Because it is more common sense and human fact than some rumers. I hope to be somewhere on your level when i meet you in "Hell" ... see what i did there. :) keep it up Sir.
PunksGhetto 7 months ago
Welcome back Greg. I have enjoyed your new videos and hope you continue to make them for the foreseeable future.
CosmicConJob 7 months ago
Greg, I hope you know, and I'm sure plenty of people agree, you are the wisest person I know. I just want to thank you for making these videos. They've really changed me.
tehboxnoobs 7 months ago
you know greg, i've watched your three videos now and i appreciate your view point. it's nice to see another person well versed in religious works but also capable of logical reason concerning what the works say.
Left4Grief 8 months ago
For me religion= people trying to gather people to believe in they're ideas through fear, control and basically taking advantage of the weak minded.
coolcat1073 8 months ago
The funny thing is that before the discovery of dinosaurs etc the religions never stated them because the bible never saw that they lived, (And no to the people with the reply that on the 5 day god made animals ((dinosaurs) no offense but im pretty sure that adam and eve living there lives with a dinosaur would have proven to make a headline chapter in genisis.
coolcat1073 8 months ago
To my suprise many many of the questions could not be answered or just had to be believed with faith.......
FAITH from what I have seen = believing in something that nobody can explain.. but also choosing an explination which you think is unlikly from another person ( generally someone in authority)
One of my questions to the leaders was why is it that the bible states god built this that etc etc in the begining of days but there was no mention of dinosaurs.
coolcat1073 8 months ago
.Im a 32 year old man from the uk with 3 kids who was brought up believing the same principles as the video (my mother was jehovas witness). While i was a child and going to the congregations (church) i noticed that everyone was very smug and all knowing with the fact they were all secure within this meeting, but I was never the type of person to just sit there and idoly believe everything a stranger is saying, so i began to question them and not just my mother but the leaders of the church.
coolcat1073 8 months ago
I agree with you 100%. Coincidentally, I had almost this very argument with my born-again sis a a while back. The invention of Hell; good people going to Hell; religion based on location, location, location; early indoctrination; lack of awareness that they use the Bible or the Koran to justify for their contempt for others. Of course she didn't take it well. But, like you mentioned, I said if it helped her heal or find strength, then it was good. Whatever works.
PaultheReverend 8 months ago
please explain to me why people like being atheist
TheGtabuzz02 8 months ago
@TheGtabuzz02 Please explain to me why people like being religious.
IceDragon978 8 months ago
@IceDragon978 im not one to judge why people like being religious belive what u want because thats freedom just like i like being a christian
TheGtabuzz02 8 months ago
Whether you are on a mission to wake up people - at least your recent videos are great entertainment! ;)
mysticdragon27 8 months ago
Bravo, this video once and for all puts these people in their place. It astounds me at times how these people discard disasters which take thousands of lives. when they are asked the question "how could god let this happen if is watching over us all the time" you get the idiotic responses about how it is gods way....FOOLS
hootie1233 8 months ago
@conhaff you are suggesting that people are raised to be evil if that is the case where would you say where did the first evil person come from because if someone has evil parents that persons parent or parents would have to be evil as well
Ilikeyummynachos 8 months ago
Greg in the beginning you say that because you don't agree with other people's beliefs they call you an atheist or agnostic. But by the very definition of atheist: (a belief in the absence of deities) you are one. You said you don't know what there is out there but it seems you don't believe in it hence you are an atheist.
Don't get me wrong I'm not attacking you. I just don't get why in the beginning it seemed you were trying to deny it.
TheOnlyOreilly 8 months ago
@TheOnlyOreilly Your statement "it seems" to be is the same assumption other fundamentalists make, based on my critique of fundamental Christianity. Just like them, you've made an assumption, based on how things "seem" to you, and used your assumption to form a conclusive opinion.
GregSolomon 8 months ago 7
While I agree that a religious view, based on fetishism, which takes a book or a statement and makes it absolute, is not a good thing at all, at the same I do not think that religion works with how the world works from a physical standpoint. If we look at New testament, for example, it is not about science at all, nor it is about "how the world works".
So I do not think that religion really says that God initiated a Big Bang or not. It deals with spiritual matters, not with physics.
LouigiVerona 8 months ago
"And neither do you"... Wow. I didn't know Greg Solomon was a mind reader. I have an historical empty tomb. It's one of those times where "nothing" means something. Oh well. Back to your regularly scheduled rant.
waltherchemnitz 8 months ago
@waltherchemnitz It has nothing to do with "reading minds" Walt, it's a statement of fact.
Also, sorry to shatter your illusions Walt, but you don't have an "historical" empty tomb. You have a story in a book, which you choose to believe...and many others don't. There's a big difference between that and documented history.
GregSolomon 8 months ago 6
I have enjoyed viewing your three part series. I am glad that there is someone else out there that feels the same way that I feel about proselytizing.
dlh20091 8 months ago
I love You Greg.
DragOzze 8 months ago
Mr. Solomon, I'm curious as to your interpretation of the New Testament's representation of Hell as a place of eternal torment? I understand—as you mentioned—that it is nonexistent in the Old Testament, but I've never given the NT more than a quick read of the bigger books (and definitely haven't studied it). I ask because some literalists say that the NT doesn't actually mention an eternal place of torment (rather a lake that extinguishes the souls of sinners). Thanks for the video.
TadRaunch 8 months ago
If you think you know and understand God perfectly your doing it wrong.Because on that moment you have God in your backpocket.
and the second you are literly hitting atheists with a stick because the bible, or koran or what holy book says: kill the invidels (?)(grammar) and let you staff be you weapon, your not respecting humanity or religion.
mathijssmith 8 months ago
but he was a clever man, if there is no God , he didn't head a problem.
and If there was a Catholic God he was good too, his sins where foregiven.
Thats Pascal's bet.
now what is my point is that if we all are nice to everybody, the world will be a better place, so whats wrong with following the 10 commandements??
if there's no God the world will just be a better place, If there is you did a good job and will go to heaven or walhalla or whatever you want to call it.
one last thing:
mathijssmith 8 months ago
What the f*ck are we talking about.
I am a christian ( not a orthodox one but still) but really does it make a difference if there is a God or not?
did you ever hear of pascal's bet? it's a story of a certain Pascal, who was a atheist.
wait hear me out here, I'm not going to say you people are all atheists.
Pascal was dying, so he summoned a priest to grant him absolution.
so the priest foregave his sins, and he died, end of story.
nobody knows what happend or didn't after his death
mathijssmith 8 months ago
"I don't want you whining and complaining - like a girly man"
Greg, you are the best thing to happen to Youtube, or the internet in general for that matter
Fenderwolf95 8 months ago
greg! glad youre back man. but i gotta ask.... WHERE THE F*^% IS YOUR PIPE?
(:
jerminfection 8 months ago
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can we get on with the religion thing already? people stop complaning and messaging if you dont like what greg says leave, im a christian but i don't find him offensive nor he said what religion he is, he is giving his point of view just like every other person does about their religion, get the hell out so we can get some different videos assholes
keyes53ljh 8 months ago
The last time Noahs Ark was "discovered" and a Christian said they discovered it I recall pretty much an entire forum going "Where did they find itt *this* time"
Personally, folks can believe whatever the want to believe, as long as they don't try and force it down my throat or enforce their laws to an entire country or declare holy war upon people not believing in their religion.
tripweed 8 months ago
I believe in God, but for someone to say they "know for a fact" what God has or will do is pure nonsense. No one knows, it's faith as you have said Greg. I've been a Christian ever since I can remember. However, I began researching different religions months ago and have found Judaism to make the most sense to me. Jews believe you don't have to "believe in the good book" to get into heaven (or the afterlife). A good moral atheist can get in just as well as a devout moral Jew.
TupeloMsBoy 8 months ago
I watched this with the captions on. Hilarious. Excellent video once again, Greg.
2035jim 8 months ago
nice video.
dragade101 8 months ago
Personally, I do not believe that there was a god that "got things rolling," because I see no reason to put gods in the gaps scientific knowledge.
I understand that there is no evidence or knowledge of what the universe was like before the Big Bang, but there is also no evidence supporting the idea that a god started the universe; therefore, I am an atheist.
Another outstanding video by Greg Solomon!
DAVESTAL94 8 months ago
Fundamental Christians are being hilarious, just let them get on with it. It's good comedy :]
GenesisKnights 8 months ago
When God speaks to your Heart Greg, by and through the power of His Holy SPIRT, which, I predict GOD will soon do clearly, you should change your mind. Noah's has been discovered. See this video on utube for alittle information on the subject: Part 1: Noah's Ark Discovered!
blewEAGLE 8 months ago
@blewEAGLE No, "Noah's Ark" hasn't been "discovered." Let me guess...the video you reference is about the rock formation in Turkey that was publicized by Ron Wyatt as being "Noah's Ark," right? Are you aware that scientists have proven it to be a natural rock formation? Are you aware that most creationists don't even believe it's "Noah's Ark?" Are you aware Ron Wyatt was a nurse, not a scientist? Are you aware Wyatt was considered a fraud, who claimed to have "discovered" several other sites?
GregSolomon 8 months ago 10
@blewEAGLE you're naive. noah's ark has never been discovered, there have been countless proclamations of it being discovered, every few years there's another one.
ATDFXN 8 months ago
I love freedom of speech and enjoy listening to Mr Greg Solomon.
bigrod29 8 months ago
Greg, I love this series. I REALLY hope here is a 4th part of this series. It is very enjoyable to watch, and also thought-provoking
ADeadlierSnake 8 months ago
I find it amusing when people think they know more than the universe and assume that we are the only ones with awareness.
RodniDemental 8 months ago
People need to fix their imagination skills. Submitting yourself to a book is not the way to do that.
Why would I put all my trust and hope in just one book.
Collect ideas, collect personalities and put your own thoughts on it.
GenesisKnights 8 months ago
WHAT? I KNOW MY LORD AND SAVIOUR,HIS NAME IS JESUS!
SAUNDERSacts2618 8 months ago
I think it's time this subject is dropped. 3 videos is more than enough to talk about religion. Let's go back to being a big 'ol group of people watching videos of Greg Solomon. I think it's time we see the Chevelle.
Robfergy 8 months ago 3
If you were standing in the middle of the highway with a truck heading your way, It would be an onlookers duty to try their best to save you from destruction. A Christian feels the same way. They are not trying to force anything on you they are trying to make sure you are safe. If you choose not to believe that is up to you but don't dog a Christian for spending his time looking out for you.
Sandstorm88 8 months ago
@Sandstorm88 But see, that's just it, there is no "truck heading our way." Fundamentalist Christians are delusional about a "truck heading our way," and they spend their lives in that delusion.
I don't expect you to change, because I know the delusion is deeply indoctrinated into you. But don't expect me to behave like a sheep if you attempt to proselytize me with delusional beliefs.
GregSolomon 8 months ago 17
@GregSolomon Just as long as we understand each other.
Sandstorm88 8 months ago
Some great points....but when we gonna see another video of your Chevelle?!?? haha
sclhzrd06 8 months ago
*FacePalm*
Freezykow 8 months ago
In my opinion, The Bible is simply a collection of legends, myths and fables which have been passed through the generations with the intention of teaching people to live harmoniously.
TheBestPrevail 8 months ago
People need to rethink this. According to Christians... Two billion people On this planet are going to hell no or have I misunderstood your ideology?
GenesisKnights 8 months ago
If you believe in God. Believe in God. Don't force anyone to believe in God, when God is probably the only thing that can't be proven or disproven, ever.
cheerfeverextra 8 months ago
This series seems less an attack on religion but people's assertions of fact based on faith and their pious attempts to be right in every instance.
A heck of a lot of Christians also have this view.
Tokkemon 8 months ago
I love how he comes in close on the camera at the end.
TheTarrMan 8 months ago
I really liked that you included a side note about those who practice their beliefs quietly being just fine. That was one idea I always tried to do maintain during the time I was of a religious mindset. I also would have called myself an agnostic christian hybrid at the time as I agreed to the uncertainty. "There's no real proof in this, but it's what I choose to believe based on my own personal experiences in life." You can guess how that flew with fundamental folks.
SeireiNoRyu 8 months ago
That had to be the best ending I have ever seen. Ever.
Rylez44 8 months ago
@Rylez44 Gregs one of a kind :'-)
GenesisKnights 8 months ago
Fantastic series of videos. Thoughtful and well reasoned.
lazlo5149 8 months ago
The question that is certainly interesting to read its answer is. What do you believe at Mr. Greg, and why?
Ganitox 8 months ago
good vid
sexoja23 8 months ago
Greg, you seem to have a worrying conflation of the terms "orthodox" and "fundamentalist". Christian fundamentalism is a relatively recent phenomenon within Christianity. It is distinctly American, Protestant, and reactionary. While I understand Christian fundamentalism is very vocal in the United States, your treatment of Christianity fails to take into Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, or High Protestant denominations such as Anglicans or some Lutherans. Fundamentalism is an historical aber
kerplunk288 8 months ago
Besides... People these days think "Atheist" means beliefless, rather than just not believing in a bigger power that controls life.
Whatever "God" can be, it's all in the mind as far as I'm concerned.
GenesisKnights 8 months ago
Great series.
dirkamus 8 months ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Also, a movie I recommend watching is "The Mist".
Shows precisely what people are capable of doing to reacting to bad situations.
GenesisKnights 8 months ago
Diachi needs to shut his gob and rethink a few things.
Why does he talk as though what he believes to be true has to affect each individual on the face of the Earth. We are one people. Nothing more or less, you can be psychedelic in your own time but don't preach it as if you yourself are the master.
GenesisKnights 8 months ago
@GenesisKnights I never said I was the master or any of those things or that I was perfect. I just freely expressed my thoughts. Wouldn't atheist be more content by just simply not believing in God and leaving theist to themselves? After all, if God doesn't exist then what's the big deal? Why not let the theists believe in God the way a child believes in the tooth fairy? To the atheist, neither exists. So why bother?
Diachi26 8 months ago
@Diachi26 haha,you are pompous. "just like a chilf believes in a tooth fairy". Sir... If I'm not mistaken, you are doing the same thing as that child is.
You can't relate to other faiths or ideologies, you have no respect for other people's life prospects. You are undoubtedly a closed minded individual.
The reason people don't scrutinize people who are of a Hindu faith, is because they have a complete sense of open mindedness and do not wish any human a horrible punishment after they have died.
GenesisKnights 8 months ago
@GenesisKnights The bible tells me to defend my faith only if necessary, don't force it on people, build relationships with non-believers because that's what's most important, and then suggest my faith to those who are struggling to find truth and want love and compassion. Why is it that if I disagree with you i'm considered stupid or close minded or the bad guy? In other words you don't want me to think the way I do. Have I disrespected you? If I have i'm sorry.
Diachi26 8 months ago
@Diachi26 Love and compassion eh?
Wishing hell on someone doesn't sound like love to me :]
If a person were to have "bad" thoughts, it wouldn't be evil because it is only what a human is capable of thinking.
Despite the dispicable things humans can do, not only criminals now but since times began it has been rough evidently. I don't think they're evil and must suffer because they are part of this existence.
GenesisKnights 8 months ago
@GenesisKnights I don't want to wish hell on anybody. Neither did Jesus. I just stated my opinion that logically hell is a reality just like death. I don't rejoice in anyone going to hell, whether it be Hitler or Osama Bin Ladin. But justice has to be served for their actions. Just like a murderer, thief, or rapist, has to go to jail and be accountable for their actions. But nobody wants accountability. And temptation isn't sin, because Jesus was tempted, but he didn't act on it.
Diachi26 8 months ago
@Diachi26 Logically hell is a reality just like death. Basis for that is someone's words, okay :3
Also I have nothing against people expressing their care for Jesus. I like gospel and soul so pretentiousness isn't new to me :D
GenesisKnights 8 months ago
@GenesisKnights well ima stop commenting because I made more than half of the comments on this video. I enjoyed having this conversation with you. I pray that one day you may come to Christ but until then its all love.
Shalom.
Diachi26 8 months ago
@Diachi26 Thank you. I think I'm liking this Jesus.. He was very well portrayed in the movie "The Passion of the Christ". Very faithful to his character in the novel :-)
GenesisKnights 8 months ago
@Diachi26 Also, I think the way you've referred to God is more a personal factor as compared to my way of taking each mindset into account.
You aren't banned from expressing your feelings but "for the love of God" be yourself.
GenesisKnights 8 months ago
I swear... Some people are turning into robots these days. Completely faceless rather than being open to discovery.
GenesisKnights 8 months ago
Interesting points you made Greg about fundamentalist Christians and their judigements of other fatihs. I'm a Roman Catholic and I even think people who live their life according to the bible is extreme. However, I do believe there is a God, but I don't preach to others about faith and try to push my values on others. Looking foward to next video!
m1dnightshow 8 months ago
in the realm of possibilities how do you know the universe wasn't just a big fat mistake?
marniespeaks 8 months ago
"Think for yourselves....much more happiness, truth, beauty, wisdom will come your way as a result". Well said Greg!
djprinceNorway 8 months ago
Thank you, Greg Solomon.
nikolka1992 8 months ago
Using the Bible to prove God's existence is like using a Harry Potter book to prove wizards are real.
warfrek93 8 months ago
Greg, you are spot on.
I myself cannot put myself on a pedestal and I (most of the time) do not.
I did grow up in a Christian family and I have my faith. I won't drop it, but I will not scrutinize anyone just because they think differently. I am no different than any other average guy out there.
Sure I may believe in some things that others don't, but I would rather strive to be known as a caring, honest person.
No arguing to be made.
flappinsack 8 months ago
Hit the nail on the head as always Greg, and I applaud you. This is coming from a christian btw and I think everything you say in your videos has alot of wisdom and truth in it. Well done and thankyou.
aidencurl 8 months ago
I respect your comments Greg. Though not all Christians are fundamentalist. We've been stereotyped for so long because most followed tradition and religion and not Jesus' teachings. I realize Christianity is starting to redeem itself. Christians are now studying and meditating on the word of God instead of tradition. We are getting smarter and wiser(Christian Apologetics) and realize Science and the bible are compatible. We are more compassionate and humble than contempt. Starting over.
Diachi26 8 months ago
@Diachi26 If you'll look at statistics, you'll see that Christianity is undergoing a steady and continuous decline in its adherents in the United States. The decline of Christianity in Great Britain has been even steeper and greater.
In fact, it's been predicted that Christianity in Great Britain will come to an end (for all intents and purposes) sometime this century...you can research that on the internet yourself.
Proselytizing is turning people off, more and more, with each new generation.
GregSolomon 8 months ago 2
Here are the opportunities:
American suburban life is changing to be characterized by isolation, individualism, and consumerism, providing both challenges and entree points for the gospel. New churches tend to grow faster than existing churches, have a greater percentage of young people and incorporate people faster than existing churches.
cont.
Diachi26 8 months ago
@GregSolomon Churches less than 15 years old gain 60%-80% of their members from people not attending any worshiping body, while in churches more than 15 years old 80%-90% of new members transfer from other churches.
Diachi26 8 months ago
@GregSolomon You will hear things like, people have change in all the other areas of their lives, and they do not want "church" to change. This is usually true. However, we now have six generations alive at the same time for the first time in modern history, at a time when the pace of change is dramatic. If the person who doesn't want the church to change gets their way for 40 years, the world around will have changed many times over--causing that church to miss entire generations.
Diachi26 8 months ago
@GregSolomon This is why church planting is so needed. It is easier to start something new than it is to change established churches, or rather, established Christians.
Diachi26 8 months ago
@Diachi26 we?
marniespeaks 8 months ago
Mr Solomon is a great inspiration. He doesn't put people down nor be meaningful for the sake of it. I think he understands people's ways of thinking more than the average closed minded chum. I'm not saying we should follow his ideology, but merely create our own ways of thinking.
GenesisKnights 8 months ago
can we get on with the religion thing already? people stop complaning and messaging if you dont like what greg says leave, im a christian but i don't find him offensive nor he said what religion he is, he is giving his point of view just like every other person does about their religion, get the hell out so we can get some different videos assholes
keyes53ljh 8 months ago
Wow, those were truly great words in the end. Inspired :]
GenesisKnights 8 months ago
Greg, not all Christians are fundamentalist creationists. I dislike the way you seem to mean "fundamentalist turn-or-burn christian" when you just say "christian."
Other than that, awesome video.
bogbog0118 8 months ago
you dont know that there is a "big bang" either. not you or richard dawkins, your asking and anwering the wrong questions
leverboy100 8 months ago
@leverboy100 Nor did I only say "Big Bang," I elaborated and said "however you want to word it...(such as) a god who got things started."
Listen to what's actually being said...instead of only hearing what you want to hear.
Your post reeks of the presumptuousness and smugness that I speak of in this video.
Very typical fundamentalist Christian.
GregSolomon 8 months ago 11
@GregSolomon sciencespeaks (dot) net ; if you want scientific or statistical evidence for religion / no religion, look here. read the first two or three pages. This book was reviewed by the American Scientific Affiliation and by the executive council members of the same group and they found the mathematical analysis to be "based upon principles of probability which are thoroughly sound and Professor Stoner has applied these principles in a proper and convincing way." Science for "proof"
Luttrellboy1 8 months ago
@Luttrellboy1 The "American Scientific Affiliation" is a Christian religious organization of fundamentalist Christian "scientists," in other words...creationists. So having their stamp of approval is meaningless and a joke.
As I said in my video, you'll only get pseudoscience from creationists.
It's understandable that you don't want to study real science, because it conflicts with your preconceived beliefs.
GregSolomon 8 months ago
@GregSolomon To say that just because someone already has a pre-conceptual view of something that evidence they find is pseudoscience or that their approval is a joke is meaningless. Scientists who come from the preconceptual view of there being no God don't have anyone call their findings "pseudoscience". And yes I do study "real science". Go study DNA. The odds of one strand of a piece of human DNA forming by random processes is roughly 1 in 10^26,590,000 . So much for science not being faith.
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