@samharriswenttoparis its cool to see someone say something sensible im not against religion at all , i just see alot of currupt televangelist and it literally does bum me out
I wish people would just stop talking about religion every time it gets mentioned in a song. I follow Christianity and agree with its principles. However its annoying to have comments dedicated to religious debates rather than to talking about the song/artist/ music culture or time period of the music. Debates belong in online discussion forums.
i dont believe in religion myself, but its so sad that people take advantage of deeply religious people with god claiming to heal and demanding money...
The main thing here is to not judge Christ by christians. I know that sounds crazy and its not how it should be. Read what Jesus has to say, accept Christ, not christianity. Thats the main problem with christianity today, there are too many "christians" who don't know christ or live for him and that is what turns people away. I completely understand all the atheists, if I didn't have a relationship with christ already, I wouldn't want one bc I wouldn't want to turn into the "christians" I see.
If you are able to wake up each day and your feet hit the floor and you are able to breath that really is a big step of faith wouldn't you think. By the way I would be willing to also bet you that on a battlefield it would be hard to find an atheist. I chose to believe in the higher one(God) because there are too many things that no one can explain the reason or what for behind. What ever your stand may be the fact is things work better then any of us think. AMEN God Bless
@tashaffin the difference here is that the disciples would know with absolute certainty if what they were claiming was true or not. They're not dying on the believe that some man saw God by himself on a mountain. They're dying on the belief that they themselves saw Jesus die and be in their presence 3 days later. They're dying for THEIR story, not someone else's.
The vocal melody in the verse is very similar to 'Put the Book Back on the Shelf' by Belle and Sebastian, which is another excellent song and well worth a YouTube search for fellow Ben Folds fans.
religion is a sharing of idea's and respecting eachother as a whole. it is people having hope for what they believe in and having something that brings them confidence throughout the day. it is not something to argue with others with different opinions. if you want to spread yout word, good. more power to ya. but this isnt the way to do it. make sure people actually want to learn more about it first otherwise your not teaching them anything; your just pissing them off. believers gonna believe.<3
@masonhogfan - History is full of masses of idiots literally killing themselves following their supposed prophet. 2000 year old anecdotes have even less weight.
as a person who actually believes, i usually find the commentary of atheists and agnostics to be far more compelling and "true" than many who claim the name of the Christ... if we really believe he is divine, it seems we'd realize that he doesn't need to be defended... and we who bear his name always need our work to be questioned and criticized, since we are often wrong in our conduct.
@jdon03scott very true . . . when he was giving himself to the romans to be crucified, peter tried to save him by cutting a roman's ear off. Jesus denied the rescue and went on to die for our sins. jesus was not sent to earth to be saved, he was sent here to save us. PS NO I AM NOT SENDING THIS TO START AN ARGUEMENT WITH ANY ATHEISTS!!! if you dont believe in Jesus, fine. thats your opinion. but do yourself and me a favor: dont insult me so i dont have to insult you.
@jdon03scott on a side note. . . that added part for atheists in my last message was more for youtube as a whole. . . wasnt aimed for you in particular. i apologize if that threw you off XD.
Did you guys know Ben Folds put out a new retrospective record called “Best Imitation of Myself”? It includes songs that best represent his career as well as a few new tracks with Ben Folds Five. Check it out!
These comments seem to be filled less with religious arguments and more with comments of people trying to elevate themselves by discrediting the process of arguing.
I just like the fact that you so called christians filmed in you environment, make the rest of us shake our heads.and make us proud to be free thinking from religious oppression...
I am a christian and i dont think people our idiots thats there business i may not agree with it but i shouldnt be a jerk about it and neither should any other christian. We are supposed to act Christ like not like jerks
its sickening when people like you try and force people to believe in whatever you believe in, everyone else is just trying to live a good life, and whether you believe or not...your wasting either the time given to you by god or the time given to you by science sitting on a chair arguing with someone you dont even know about something you think you understand but dont. If you really want to spend your life doing that, well then do it somewhere else, cos noone wants you doing it here. Cheers.
@tiernaoc96 I hope you're not talking about the song, because he isn't sitting around on his ass arguing weather Jesus is real, or weather science put us on earth, he's doing what he loves, and that's playing music. If I could waste away my life doing that, then I would.
@jessecara Im actually not talking about the song, im talking about some of the people commenting on this video. So I assume I'm actually agreeing with you, I want people to just listen to the good music and stop arguing over pointless stuff, and if they want to do that dont do it here.
I don't care what your view on how the universe was created is, or what you think about God or Jesus or religion or anything. This is an awesome song. So shut it and listen.
this is a truly BRILLIANT song. and mean that in the sence of how very few other great songs use the same or similar structure, its lyrics meaning more sence about christianity that almost anyones told me, and it appeals to everyone (other than ignorant jerks who lack the knowledge of empathy and opinions to make judgement of others tastes) even, me, and im 12
@SuperJmac85 How so? Atheist should never be ignorant to the teachings of another religion. Most Atheist groups support the idea of having knowledge of the Gods and deities other people worship. Never self-associate yourself with the typical view of an Atheist: hateful and ignorant.
@Rigid11494 Maybe so. But to base your whole argument against Atheism by quoting a couple of Bible verses to someone who, if they are a true Atheist, doesn't believe the Bible has any truth to it, is a flawed strategy. I wasn't associating myself with anyone, but thanks for saying so.
@SuperJmac85 a lot of atheists are actually kind of agnostic, i would know. i personally believe there is some kind of force, i believe in the teachings of the bible but atheists mainly just don't believe in the idea of god. the bible does have truth in its teachings, love thy neighbour? anyone who doesn't believe that is a prick.
@andymc32 'jesus' apprently said something like everyone should love each other like friends, if everyone loved each other like friends, you wouldn't have rapists or child molesters now would you?
@MissPumpkiinBabyy Of course the Bible has some good teachings. But, many people have never opened a Bible and know that "love thy neighbor" is a good idea. The Bible doesn't have a monopoly on morals.
@SuperJmac85 I know that but what you said is that atheists believed that the bible has NO truth to it, there is truth in its teachings was all I was saying.
Errrr think you are all missing the point of this song. He's not criticizing Christians and Christianity. he's criticizing suburbia as a whole, labeling it as jesusland because that's a prevalent stereotype of the religious demographic. If you listened to more than the chorus you'd find a whole range of different criticisms. fuck.
@murntok "The fool has said in his heart "There is no God". Do you seriously open YOUR eyes and look at creation and not hear it shouting out praise to it's creator?! Are you seriously saying that the beauty of creation came about because nothing exploded? I don't think so, explosions cause chaos, not beauty and order.
@boberlain what creator? proof or GTFO. on the other hand, there is lots of proof (y'know actual evidence, not somebody's story) about the big bang, evolution, and that the universe is filled with disorder and chaos, that's what brought us about, like a lottery. you can go on singing praises and whatnot, living for someone or something else, i will continue to enjoy my life, for me. you can bring any argument about god you want, and i will shoot them down, one by one.
@murntok SO then tell me, friend, what caused the Big Bang? What caused that singularity to exploded and cause matter to fly in every direction for trillions upon trillions of light years? Hm?
@Vendrof the end of the last universe. which collapsed. there's only so many atoms in the universe and stars are powered by these atoms by changing them into different atoms and energy. once those atoms are changed, and all the stars in run out of fuel, the universe will go dark. the only "thing" left, black holes, will suck up each other and all matter , bringing us back to a black hole. eating itself, it's stucture will collapse, unleashing all the "new" (changed by intense gravity) matter.
@murntok You've given me a theory of how the universe began, a very well-supported and highly accepted one. BUT you still have not disproved the existence of God. Because it's impossible to argue either side of the case. You can give proof as to why there MIGHT be or not be a God but that's not really proof, now is it? So pretty much I'm saying it's pointless to argue, so how about you don't be an asshole and just enjoy the song.
@murntok Atheism The belief that there was nothing and nothing happened to nothing and then nothing magically exploded for no reason creating everything and then a bunch of everything magically rearranged itself for no reason what so ever into self-replicating bits which then turned into dinosaurs.
@murntok "The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse."
God is not happy and pleased with the choices man has made, however, he has given us free will and therefore the ability to choose. He cannot interfere, which would interrupt our free agency. We must learn from our choices good and bad.
It's Ben Folds' commentary on how Christians are in the United States. The "you" in this song refers to Jesus himself. Ben's saying what would happen if Jesus took a walk through different towns. He presumes that people wouldn't even recognize him, even though they supposedly live a holy life. They're merely too focused upon their own lives to realize that Jesus is right in front of their own homes and faces.
@chroylikesfish It's Ben Folds' commentary on how Christians are in the United States. The "you" in this song refers to Jesus himself. Ben's saying what would happen if Jesus took a walk through different towns. He presumes that people wouldn't even recognize him, even though they supposedly live a holy life. They're merely too focused upon their own lives to realize that Jesus is right in front of their own homes and faces.
@razorel Not sure it's so much a parody as it is an observation on the commercialization of Christianity, and how Christians have, in general, strayed from the true meaning of their religion.
sooo....don't get me wrong but i think this is a ben folds music video, not a forum for religious debate. so lets put all our ignorant petty attacks on things we don't understand aside and agree that This Song Is Flippin' Wonderful!
@cribisencinibis He was judging the people, not the philosophy. He was clearly in favor of the philosophy of Christ, "I like your Christ." Now, I doubt he was saying that in a "I like that guy Jesus, he's really cool" kind of way. He was judging the abusers for their abuse, as stated in the remainder of the sentence, setting up a pretty clear barrier between judging the philosophy and judging its blind followers.
@DimHereafter@DimHereafter thanks for the response. Always great to hear different view points... Can you explain how one can separate Christians from Christ? He is their philosophy ! It is obvious Ghandi's position was in relation to both they and he. (Christ) Now if he was separating the two as you suggested... Judging the "abusers" would imply his followers. And in that sense Christian philosophy as following Christ is the core belief.
@cribisencinibis Well, look at it from the perspective of non-Christian like Ghandi. He had his own beliefs and values, but could recognize some of the amazing things taught in the New Testament. He could also look at how so-called Christians stray from the real beliefs and values and mix up their own beliefs. The most absolutely perfect example is the gay community. In the Old Testament, it's seen as a foul and murder-worthy act to be gay. Jesus taught none of that, however.
@chao1212 and by the way "cosmic jew," not very nice. to everyon reading this. Ben Folds is Christian. he stated on one of his DVD's that this song is about people using Jesus to sell stuff. He idea sounds good but can someone give me some examples of this.
@chao1212 not to be bothersome but i find your rebutle quite hypocritical. you say we take sentences from a several thousand year old book but you take sentences from people who think they are smart because they believe they found the answer for God. Don't be ignorant, why are so many people Christians, Jews, and Muslims. Religions that billions follow and worship under the same God. Oh, and the Bible isnt the only book stating Jesus was the son of God written around that time.
@hancock06 Do you think this is clever? No, I'm not attracted to guys, but does that mean I have to hate people who are? No. You're a disgusting piece of shit, so go suck your ancient, heavily-altered, mind-numbing scripture and please leave this world because your lack of common sense isn't doing anyone any good.
This is both a beautiful and sad video (and song). Lately, when I see the abandoned buildings in our cities wracked by the crappy economy, it makes me really freaking sad...neighborhoods forgotten by whatever administration happens to be in power. While organized religion (and big business) grows and grows and grows. Contrast that with all the beautiful people of all types, colors, faiths (or no faiths)...a great video.
humans are born in sin, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of god" Romans 3:23. we will never live holy lives no matter how hard we try. we are helpless but not hopeless thats why jesus came to die on the cross for our sins so that we can know him without being perfect. "for god so loved the earth that he gave his only son, that who ever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16
@averagejoe0926 a rather disingenuous thing to say considering there would be no ghandi if he hadn't read the kingdom of god is within you by tolstoy.
@sleepyjarrod yes but when you die. then what happens? For christians, we live eternaly in heaven and are perfect. you will never have that if you dont make it right now.
@smiley16sare When I die, hopefully the world and the people's lives I affected in this world are better for me having been here, and I am fine with that. I will die, my children, and grandchildren will live. Life will go on without me. I have been a part of this universe in one form or another since it started, and I will be long after I am no longer recognizable as the human being. :)
I'm sorry, but I don't believe in your heaven, hell, God or Devil. Please respect my beliefs.
@snowheyoh321 Yes, in my opinion. My opinion that throughout history, every mystery that has ever been solved has turned out to be...not magic! Every myth, including the one about Jesus, can be explained by simple logic and reasoning. Maybe start with the fact that the Aramaic word for "virgin" and "young woman" are the same word...you can figure out where I'm going with this. No more youtube evangelism from me though, do your own non biased research from all the CREDIBLE sources you can find.
@sleepyjarrod "My opinion that throughout history, every mystery that has ever been solved has turned out to be...not magic!" Ah so that's your original opinion? Not Tim Mitchins? I see......
@randypagan Whoa, way to call me out there, big shot. Yeah, I borrowed a line from Storm. And where the fuck exactly did I say that it was my "original" opinion? I said it was my opinion. Are you aware that more than one person can have the same opinion? even if I borrowed the eloquent way a professional performer who is really damned good expressed that opinion doesn't mean I didn't have it before hand. Should I have included a fucking bibliography or works cited page on my youtube post?
There is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to live a life following the Virtues of Jesus Christ. The Problem is I have yet to see a Church do a good job of convincing anyone of doing this. They are very good at convincing people to give money though.
Alot of the most extreme and ridiculous christians ruin the image for the normal christians. Its the same when there is an overly flamboyant gay person that ends up putting a face on all gay people who don't act that way and live their lives like everyone else. I also think alot of mentally unstable people get attracted to christianity because churches can be so welcoming and friendly to outsiders so the public sees those people and put a label on all christians..
Don't you think youtube should let the video load while the ad plays?
Trebgah 1 week ago
Some people aren't Deists? Shame.
PURCorp 2 weeks ago
thumbs up if Religulous brought you here
Raindeth1 3 weeks ago 5
I'm a christain but still have to admit that most christain charities are corrupt.
Also this song is brilliant <3
samharriswenttoparis 1 month ago
@samharriswenttoparis its cool to see someone say something sensible im not against religion at all , i just see alot of currupt televangelist and it literally does bum me out
chatweekly 3 hours ago
its the guy of little britain
samharriswenttoparis 1 month ago
how does this only have 300k views?
NoobU2 1 month ago
Ben Folds rules. Simple.
MrWhistlejacket 1 month ago
Am I the only one that thinks that the televangelist looks a tiny bit like Bobby Kotick?
QWERTYCommander 1 month ago
Oh Thank Mahr for Religulous!
TheAlphaWires 1 month ago 7
Wait, Minnesota Not Part of Jesusland? Dammit, I hate The United States of Canada.
Chrisgodoflard 2 months ago
@Chrisgodoflard Why not move to New Hampshire. We'll love and tolerate the shit out of you.
TheWaluigiman1 1 month ago 2
@TheWaluigiman1 hahahahaha
Heterodoxstudent 2 weeks ago
matt lucas?!
crapusername07 2 months ago
I'm not totally against a belief in God but I can't imagine God cares where I put my penis.
SuperBspb 2 months ago 3
the awkward moment where a top comment say where instead of when
shotsherlock 2 months ago
1:11 should be cut out of the video.
StyleAndSpeedx 2 months ago
I like Jesus Christ...just not a fan of his followers!
Ben Folds is so talented.
survivorbk 2 months ago 4
This video would be amazing, if it weren't for the stupid evangelist, that whole bit should have been omitted.
andiamojoe 2 months ago
I wish people would just stop talking about religion every time it gets mentioned in a song. I follow Christianity and agree with its principles. However its annoying to have comments dedicated to religious debates rather than to talking about the song/artist/ music culture or time period of the music. Debates belong in online discussion forums.
gmscorpio111691 2 months ago
@gmscorpio111691 ... this is an online discussion forum...
MrRedstonefreedom 1 month ago
i dont believe in religion myself, but its so sad that people take advantage of deeply religious people with god claiming to heal and demanding money...
CHUNDERTHUNDER99 2 months ago
The main thing here is to not judge Christ by christians. I know that sounds crazy and its not how it should be. Read what Jesus has to say, accept Christ, not christianity. Thats the main problem with christianity today, there are too many "christians" who don't know christ or live for him and that is what turns people away. I completely understand all the atheists, if I didn't have a relationship with christ already, I wouldn't want one bc I wouldn't want to turn into the "christians" I see.
masonhogfan 2 months ago
If you are able to wake up each day and your feet hit the floor and you are able to breath that really is a big step of faith wouldn't you think. By the way I would be willing to also bet you that on a battlefield it would be hard to find an atheist. I chose to believe in the higher one(God) because there are too many things that no one can explain the reason or what for behind. What ever your stand may be the fact is things work better then any of us think. AMEN God Bless
ringtrrdac 2 months ago
Best part: 3:46
snowheyoh321 2 months ago
You can tell this is a great song because it inspires conversation.
snowheyoh321 2 months ago
every time i watch this, i cry. I am a jew...what an odd but a sound statement. This just leaves me in awe.
KristalynJ 3 months ago
@tashaffin the difference here is that the disciples would know with absolute certainty if what they were claiming was true or not. They're not dying on the believe that some man saw God by himself on a mountain. They're dying on the belief that they themselves saw Jesus die and be in their presence 3 days later. They're dying for THEIR story, not someone else's.
masonhogfan 3 months ago
shut up about god already if hes all around us we would walk into him so therefore he is not real
seaman636 3 months ago
@seaman636 Can you see the wind?
MosaicMediaworks 3 months ago in playlist Ben Folds
This video would be stunning if it weren't for the televangelist.
andiamojoe 3 months ago
Anybody notice the televangelist looks like Cartman?
MrStarstruck404 3 months ago 2
Great song, crap vid. Director has no idea of what this song is about.
pettydemon 3 months ago
@pettydemon I'm pretty sure the artist has a little something to do with the video...if not complete creative control...
letsthrowthings 3 months ago
The vocal melody in the verse is very similar to 'Put the Book Back on the Shelf' by Belle and Sebastian, which is another excellent song and well worth a YouTube search for fellow Ben Folds fans.
WIltshireByways 3 months ago
religion is a sharing of idea's and respecting eachother as a whole. it is people having hope for what they believe in and having something that brings them confidence throughout the day. it is not something to argue with others with different opinions. if you want to spread yout word, good. more power to ya. but this isnt the way to do it. make sure people actually want to learn more about it first otherwise your not teaching them anything; your just pissing them off. believers gonna believe.<3
TomboTime 3 months ago
To Athiest: STFU
To Christians:STFU
Chrisgodoflard 3 months ago 4
Everytime I see this video, I get the chills.
sonicmandx12 3 months ago
carm.org
masonhogfan 3 months ago
Fact: there was a man, Jesus. He claimed to be messiah
He was killed by Romans
His followers claimed he rose from the dead
They either knowingly lied or believed they were telling the truth.
They were killed for not renouncing their faith.
Logic:If his followers knew they hadn't seen Jesus would they have died for a belief they knew was false?
There are only 2 options. You can believe all hundreds of people who claimed to see him shared a hallucination OR that Christianity is true
message me
masonhogfan 3 months ago
@masonhogfan I think you are unsure of the definition of fact...or you are grossly misinformed.
Xenophobia080 3 months ago
@Xenophobia080 Sorry, I ran out of characters so I had to shorten some of the explanation haha. which of those facts do you not agree with?
masonhogfan 3 months ago
@masonhogfan - History is full of masses of idiots literally killing themselves following their supposed prophet. 2000 year old anecdotes have even less weight.
tashaffin 3 months ago
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Jesus died for our sins, so if we dont sin, Jesus died for nothing
CHUNDERTHUNDER99 3 months ago
as a person who actually believes, i usually find the commentary of atheists and agnostics to be far more compelling and "true" than many who claim the name of the Christ... if we really believe he is divine, it seems we'd realize that he doesn't need to be defended... and we who bear his name always need our work to be questioned and criticized, since we are often wrong in our conduct.
jdon03scott 3 months ago 2
@jdon03scott very true . . . when he was giving himself to the romans to be crucified, peter tried to save him by cutting a roman's ear off. Jesus denied the rescue and went on to die for our sins. jesus was not sent to earth to be saved, he was sent here to save us. PS NO I AM NOT SENDING THIS TO START AN ARGUEMENT WITH ANY ATHEISTS!!! if you dont believe in Jesus, fine. thats your opinion. but do yourself and me a favor: dont insult me so i dont have to insult you.
TomboTime 3 months ago
@jdon03scott on a side note. . . that added part for atheists in my last message was more for youtube as a whole. . . wasnt aimed for you in particular. i apologize if that threw you off XD.
TomboTime 3 months ago
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Did you guys know Ben Folds put out a new retrospective record called “Best Imitation of Myself”? It includes songs that best represent his career as well as a few new tracks with Ben Folds Five. Check it out!
wmgilmor 4 months ago
These comments seem to be filled less with religious arguments and more with comments of people trying to elevate themselves by discrediting the process of arguing.
creepy46 4 months ago 18
this is beautiful - sounds a lot like a simon and garfunkel song
canineblack 4 months ago 14
I just like the fact that you so called christians filmed in you environment, make the rest of us shake our heads.and make us proud to be free thinking from religious oppression...
funeguy2 4 months ago
I am a christian and i dont think people our idiots thats there business i may not agree with it but i shouldnt be a jerk about it and neither should any other christian. We are supposed to act Christ like not like jerks
bobthechef223 4 months ago
@bobthechef223 ..............
I assume that Christ could spell and had correct grammar.
You might want to work on acting like him.
GreenBreakFree 4 months ago
@GreenBreakFree That post was from my phone. Sorry it will not happen again.
bobthechef223 4 months ago
Oh hey look, a Youtube fight on a video with the name "Jesus" in the title.
glasshorse018 4 months ago 2
I am OBSESSED with the ron paul commercial in the beginning. Where can i find a video of it?
maggiecorbett 4 months ago
Where was this filmed? Does anyone know?
Mykneesrcold 4 months ago
@Mykneesrcold Most likely filmed around Nashville, where Ben currently resides.
Seej1982 4 months ago
its sickening when people like you try and force people to believe in whatever you believe in, everyone else is just trying to live a good life, and whether you believe or not...your wasting either the time given to you by god or the time given to you by science sitting on a chair arguing with someone you dont even know about something you think you understand but dont. If you really want to spend your life doing that, well then do it somewhere else, cos noone wants you doing it here. Cheers.
tiernaoc96 4 months ago
@tiernaoc96 I hope you're not talking about the song, because he isn't sitting around on his ass arguing weather Jesus is real, or weather science put us on earth, he's doing what he loves, and that's playing music. If I could waste away my life doing that, then I would.
jessecara 4 months ago
@jessecara Im actually not talking about the song, im talking about some of the people commenting on this video. So I assume I'm actually agreeing with you, I want people to just listen to the good music and stop arguing over pointless stuff, and if they want to do that dont do it here.
tiernaoc96 4 months ago
@tiernaoc96 Then you're off the hook. ;)
jessecara 4 months ago
I don't care what your view on how the universe was created is, or what you think about God or Jesus or religion or anything. This is an awesome song. So shut it and listen.
dfkjlsafds 4 months ago 2
Matt Lucas!!
naah 4 months ago
that awkward moment where the two top comments are the exact same thing
iceymonster 4 months ago 3
this is a truly BRILLIANT song. and mean that in the sence of how very few other great songs use the same or similar structure, its lyrics meaning more sence about christianity that almost anyones told me, and it appeals to everyone (other than ignorant jerks who lack the knowledge of empathy and opinions to make judgement of others tastes) even, me, and im 12
MegaJayJayBoo 5 months ago
Little britain.
fRaNcEnGlAnD 5 months ago
Fuck this im listening to still figthing it
TheFutureComingSoon 5 months ago
love that song
from religulous
Britpop94 5 months ago 4
@Britpop94 Such a good movie!
locutus94 5 months ago
I can't listen to this song without thinking of that Holy Land scene in Bill Maher's Religulous. Great song and great movie!
locutus94 5 months ago
im a christian and i still love this song.
ThisTwoOfUs 5 months ago
Copper Cab became a priest?
lordofzaptherapy 5 months ago
Ben Folds is the closest thing we have to an interventionist God.
Raydienz 5 months ago
Quoting Bible verses to an Atheist to support your religious views isn't very bright.
SuperJmac85 6 months ago 32
@SuperJmac85 How so? Atheist should never be ignorant to the teachings of another religion. Most Atheist groups support the idea of having knowledge of the Gods and deities other people worship. Never self-associate yourself with the typical view of an Atheist: hateful and ignorant.
Rigid11494 6 months ago
@Rigid11494 Maybe so. But to base your whole argument against Atheism by quoting a couple of Bible verses to someone who, if they are a true Atheist, doesn't believe the Bible has any truth to it, is a flawed strategy. I wasn't associating myself with anyone, but thanks for saying so.
SuperJmac85 5 months ago
@SuperJmac85 a lot of atheists are actually kind of agnostic, i would know. i personally believe there is some kind of force, i believe in the teachings of the bible but atheists mainly just don't believe in the idea of god. the bible does have truth in its teachings, love thy neighbour? anyone who doesn't believe that is a prick.
MissPumpkiinBabyy 5 months ago
@MissPumpkiinBabyy What if your neighbor is a rapist, or a child molester?
Actually I guess the bible doesn't really mind that sort of behavior.
andymc32 5 months ago
@andymc32 'jesus' apprently said something like everyone should love each other like friends, if everyone loved each other like friends, you wouldn't have rapists or child molesters now would you?
MissPumpkiinBabyy 5 months ago
@MissPumpkiinBabyy Of course the Bible has some good teachings. But, many people have never opened a Bible and know that "love thy neighbor" is a good idea. The Bible doesn't have a monopoly on morals.
SuperJmac85 5 months ago
@SuperJmac85 I know that but what you said is that atheists believed that the bible has NO truth to it, there is truth in its teachings was all I was saying.
MissPumpkiinBabyy 5 months ago
@SuperJmac85 You do realize a majority of the Bible deals with philosophies and historical stories, right?
Rigid11494 5 months ago
@Rigid11494 I had noooo idea...... :/
SuperJmac85 5 months ago
This is a song about a religious ginger. It is ironic because gingers don't have souls.
broccolipie1 6 months ago 4
Errrr think you are all missing the point of this song. He's not criticizing Christians and Christianity. he's criticizing suburbia as a whole, labeling it as jesusland because that's a prevalent stereotype of the religious demographic. If you listened to more than the chorus you'd find a whole range of different criticisms. fuck.
Thekitesky 6 months ago
To anyone who wants to start a religious debate in the comments section of this video, allow me to save you the trouble:
Atheist: Anyone who believes in God is an idiot, because I'm going to equate God to Santa Claus, thereby proving that I am right.
Christian: Anyone who doesn't believe in God is an idiot, because Bible.
A: You have been brainwashed by the Church.
C: You have been brainwashed by the media/your parents/the governament/etc.
A: You suck.
C: You suck.
The End.
InsertOpinonHere 6 months ago 59
You forgot Agnostic: Shut up, you're all morons.
faquf 4 months ago
@InsertOpinonHere Is this even about religion?
Chrisgodoflard 3 months ago
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Although I agree with you, I honestly don't see what's wrong with the first line.
QWERTYCommander 3 months ago
@InsertOpinonHere Atheists don't beleive God is an idiot. They don't beleive he exsists therefore he can't be an idiot. lol Anyways good song.
livialioness07 3 months ago
you people who believe in god are stupid. there is no god. do you believe in the easter bunny too? OPEN YOUR EYES.
murntok 6 months ago
@murntok "The fool has said in his heart "There is no God". Do you seriously open YOUR eyes and look at creation and not hear it shouting out praise to it's creator?! Are you seriously saying that the beauty of creation came about because nothing exploded? I don't think so, explosions cause chaos, not beauty and order.
boberlain 6 months ago 3
@boberlain what creator? proof or GTFO. on the other hand, there is lots of proof (y'know actual evidence, not somebody's story) about the big bang, evolution, and that the universe is filled with disorder and chaos, that's what brought us about, like a lottery. you can go on singing praises and whatnot, living for someone or something else, i will continue to enjoy my life, for me. you can bring any argument about god you want, and i will shoot them down, one by one.
murntok 5 months ago
@murntok SO then tell me, friend, what caused the Big Bang? What caused that singularity to exploded and cause matter to fly in every direction for trillions upon trillions of light years? Hm?
Vendrof 5 months ago
@Vendrof the end of the last universe. which collapsed. there's only so many atoms in the universe and stars are powered by these atoms by changing them into different atoms and energy. once those atoms are changed, and all the stars in run out of fuel, the universe will go dark. the only "thing" left, black holes, will suck up each other and all matter , bringing us back to a black hole. eating itself, it's stucture will collapse, unleashing all the "new" (changed by intense gravity) matter.
murntok 5 months ago
@murntok You've given me a theory of how the universe began, a very well-supported and highly accepted one. BUT you still have not disproved the existence of God. Because it's impossible to argue either side of the case. You can give proof as to why there MIGHT be or not be a God but that's not really proof, now is it? So pretty much I'm saying it's pointless to argue, so how about you don't be an asshole and just enjoy the song.
Vendrof 5 months ago
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@murntok Atheism The belief that there was nothing and nothing happened to nothing and then nothing magically exploded for no reason creating everything and then a bunch of everything magically rearranged itself for no reason what so ever into self-replicating bits which then turned into dinosaurs.
I don't think so somehow...
boberlain 4 months ago
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@murntok "The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse."
boberlain 4 months ago
God is not happy and pleased with the choices man has made, however, he has given us free will and therefore the ability to choose. He cannot interfere, which would interrupt our free agency. We must learn from our choices good and bad.
1975Zantar 6 months ago in playlist Ben Folds - Songs for Silverman
If there is a God, I think he's disappointed.
Raydienz 6 months ago
@Raydienz why?
soccerox68able 6 months ago
It's Ben Folds' commentary on how Christians are in the United States. The "you" in this song refers to Jesus himself. Ben's saying what would happen if Jesus took a walk through different towns. He presumes that people wouldn't even recognize him, even though they supposedly live a holy life. They're merely too focused upon their own lives to realize that Jesus is right in front of their own homes and faces.
sarahizzahsum 6 months ago
i never got this song. What is it about?
chroylikesfish 6 months ago
@chroylikesfish It's Ben Folds' commentary on how Christians are in the United States. The "you" in this song refers to Jesus himself. Ben's saying what would happen if Jesus took a walk through different towns. He presumes that people wouldn't even recognize him, even though they supposedly live a holy life. They're merely too focused upon their own lives to realize that Jesus is right in front of their own homes and faces.
sarahizzahsum 6 months ago
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justplayfm 6 months ago
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lets recomment things other people have said.
"I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians; Your Christians are so unlike your Christ."
Monzarath 6 months ago
REEVVVV
XzasMusic 6 months ago
is this like ... a parody ?
razorel 7 months ago
@razorel yes jesusland is not a good thing
Jakerrrooo 6 months ago
@razorel Not sure it's so much a parody as it is an observation on the commercialization of Christianity, and how Christians have, in general, strayed from the true meaning of their religion.
Pyro767x 6 months ago
Matt Lucas!
thechangingman8 7 months ago
we are all god. but its true jesus is king
nakedspaniard 7 months ago
I think if Jesus took a walk through modern day America he would be thinking this song.
crush40fan101 7 months ago
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jesus should have his own show.
nakedspaniard 7 months ago
sooo....don't get me wrong but i think this is a ben folds music video, not a forum for religious debate. so lets put all our ignorant petty attacks on things we don't understand aside and agree that This Song Is Flippin' Wonderful!
haylow55 7 months ago
Ghandi obviously never followed his own advice... "Never judge a phillosophy from it's abuse!"
cribisencinibis 7 months ago
@cribisencinibis He was judging the people, not the philosophy. He was clearly in favor of the philosophy of Christ, "I like your Christ." Now, I doubt he was saying that in a "I like that guy Jesus, he's really cool" kind of way. He was judging the abusers for their abuse, as stated in the remainder of the sentence, setting up a pretty clear barrier between judging the philosophy and judging its blind followers.
DimHereafter 7 months ago 2
@DimHereafter @DimHereafter thanks for the response. Always great to hear different view points... Can you explain how one can separate Christians from Christ? He is their philosophy ! It is obvious Ghandi's position was in relation to both they and he. (Christ) Now if he was separating the two as you suggested... Judging the "abusers" would imply his followers. And in that sense Christian philosophy as following Christ is the core belief.
cribisencinibis 7 months ago
@cribisencinibis Well, look at it from the perspective of non-Christian like Ghandi. He had his own beliefs and values, but could recognize some of the amazing things taught in the New Testament. He could also look at how so-called Christians stray from the real beliefs and values and mix up their own beliefs. The most absolutely perfect example is the gay community. In the Old Testament, it's seen as a foul and murder-worthy act to be gay. Jesus taught none of that, however.
DimHereafter 7 months ago
To many comments about gingers and christ. Cant we just talk about how good the song is and how Ben looks like a badass in his glasses?
TomoyoCombo 7 months ago 5
gingers cant sing.... what the hell is this... i love this song tho.
YankeeBlue2K6 7 months ago
This song is beautifully sad.
nameless591 7 months ago
that ginger is not a real ginger actually, he's bald instead!!! He's Matt Lucas!
btw, love to this song!!
LaMelina90 7 months ago
true gingers don't have souls i concure.. vevo sucks
funeguy2 8 months ago
true gingers don't have souls i concure..
funeguy2 8 months ago
~How can there be a ginger on an advert about God? Ginger's don't have souls.
Kendrubbin 8 months ago
@Kendrubbin hes not really ginger! in fact he hasnt got a single hair on his body!
ITSNOSHER 7 months ago
why the fuck was there a justin bieber ad...
lazersfuelme 8 months ago
@chao1212 Good man. Nice to hear some people actually know their shit
sheetz9821 8 months ago
@chao1212 and by the way "cosmic jew," not very nice. to everyon reading this. Ben Folds is Christian. he stated on one of his DVD's that this song is about people using Jesus to sell stuff. He idea sounds good but can someone give me some examples of this.
StricktlyHipHop 8 months ago
@chao1212 not to be bothersome but i find your rebutle quite hypocritical. you say we take sentences from a several thousand year old book but you take sentences from people who think they are smart because they believe they found the answer for God. Don't be ignorant, why are so many people Christians, Jews, and Muslims. Religions that billions follow and worship under the same God. Oh, and the Bible isnt the only book stating Jesus was the son of God written around that time.
StricktlyHipHop 8 months ago
@hancock06 lmao
lasoogneypubes 8 months ago
So weird to see Ben sitting down while playing :)
SexMyGiraffe 8 months ago
@hancock06 Do you think this is clever? No, I'm not attracted to guys, but does that mean I have to hate people who are? No. You're a disgusting piece of shit, so go suck your ancient, heavily-altered, mind-numbing scripture and please leave this world because your lack of common sense isn't doing anyone any good.
DimHereafter 8 months ago
@hancock06 You're a good example of why religion is dangerous.
DimHereafter 8 months ago 2
@hancock06 Is ignorance fun?
DimHereafter 8 months ago
This is both a beautiful and sad video (and song). Lately, when I see the abandoned buildings in our cities wracked by the crappy economy, it makes me really freaking sad...neighborhoods forgotten by whatever administration happens to be in power. While organized religion (and big business) grows and grows and grows. Contrast that with all the beautiful people of all types, colors, faiths (or no faiths)...a great video.
kenmeyerjr 8 months ago
@kenmeyerjr There is no government; it is all a big corporation, and unless you have money, you have no power.
AstroPingooen 8 months ago
" I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians, they are so unlike your Christ." ---- ----------------Mohandes Ghandi
averagejoe0926 9 months ago 84
@averagejoe0926 genious ;)
stiggyh 9 months ago
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jamesrox80 6 months ago
humans are born in sin, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of god" Romans 3:23. we will never live holy lives no matter how hard we try. we are helpless but not hopeless thats why jesus came to die on the cross for our sins so that we can know him without being perfect. "for god so loved the earth that he gave his only son, that who ever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16
jamesrox80 6 months ago
@averagejoe0926 a rather disingenuous thing to say considering there would be no ghandi if he hadn't read the kingdom of god is within you by tolstoy.
sd62t833 4 months ago
I highly doubt this song is about religion.
tydaguy64 9 months ago
damn this song is in the " gives me chills" category definately
1MoreAsian 9 months ago
Is the preacher Matt Lucas from Little Britain?
mralan80 9 months ago 3
@mralan80 Yes Sir, it is :)
SaraBleh 9 months ago
Heard this in Bill Mahers 'Religulous'.
5CHW4RZK0PF 9 months ago
Jesusland
901221237694623756 9 months ago
Just enjoy the music people! No need to argue...
snowheyoh321 10 months ago 2
thumbs up if bill maher's movie "Religulous" brought you here
crh2010 10 months ago
three people thought it was zombie land
EwokBanditBasher 10 months ago
Life is so much simpler as an Atheist.
sleepyjarrod 10 months ago 4
@sleepyjarrod yes but when you die. then what happens? For christians, we live eternaly in heaven and are perfect. you will never have that if you dont make it right now.
smiley16sare 10 months ago
@smiley16sare When I die, hopefully the world and the people's lives I affected in this world are better for me having been here, and I am fine with that. I will die, my children, and grandchildren will live. Life will go on without me. I have been a part of this universe in one form or another since it started, and I will be long after I am no longer recognizable as the human being. :)
I'm sorry, but I don't believe in your heaven, hell, God or Devil. Please respect my beliefs.
sleepyjarrod 10 months ago
@smiley16sare *In your opinion
snowheyoh321 9 months ago
@snowheyoh321 Yes, in my opinion. My opinion that throughout history, every mystery that has ever been solved has turned out to be...not magic! Every myth, including the one about Jesus, can be explained by simple logic and reasoning. Maybe start with the fact that the Aramaic word for "virgin" and "young woman" are the same word...you can figure out where I'm going with this. No more youtube evangelism from me though, do your own non biased research from all the CREDIBLE sources you can find.
sleepyjarrod 9 months ago
My reply wasn't meant for you, look at the name-it was meant for the people who come on here and present their religious views as cold hard fact.
snowheyoh321 9 months ago
@sleepyjarrod "My opinion that throughout history, every mystery that has ever been solved has turned out to be...not magic!" Ah so that's your original opinion? Not Tim Mitchins? I see......
randypagan 9 months ago
@randypagan Whoa, way to call me out there, big shot. Yeah, I borrowed a line from Storm. And where the fuck exactly did I say that it was my "original" opinion? I said it was my opinion. Are you aware that more than one person can have the same opinion? even if I borrowed the eloquent way a professional performer who is really damned good expressed that opinion doesn't mean I didn't have it before hand. Should I have included a fucking bibliography or works cited page on my youtube post?
sleepyjarrod 8 months ago
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sims3ntm 9 months ago
There is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to live a life following the Virtues of Jesus Christ. The Problem is I have yet to see a Church do a good job of convincing anyone of doing this. They are very good at convincing people to give money though.
brianbarnett74 10 months ago 2
i thought he said "she's a slaaaag" :L x
XKojoX 10 months ago
Isn't that the guy from Little Britain? :O
CrazyLazySnazzyJazzy 10 months ago
Alot of the most extreme and ridiculous christians ruin the image for the normal christians. Its the same when there is an overly flamboyant gay person that ends up putting a face on all gay people who don't act that way and live their lives like everyone else. I also think alot of mentally unstable people get attracted to christianity because churches can be so welcoming and friendly to outsiders so the public sees those people and put a label on all christians..
AnneShebib8 10 months ago
@AnneShebib8 "normal christians" are the power base for the bad things that the other christians do
MaximilianHorizon 10 months ago
@MaximilianHorizon U MAD BRO?
AnneShebib8 8 months ago
@MaximilianHorizon
about what? o_O
if you are gonna use a prefab sentence, at least learn when to use it
MaximilianHorizon