When Christians Misbehave: Austin Restoration Ministries' Angry Xian in the Lanes!

[dallased25]

We have these in Dallas as well. Especially in downtown Dallas, they love to scream at traffic and on the street and try to intimidate people. I had one go apeshit when I told him I was an atheist and literally follow me a few blocks while yelling at me.

[Nomoremrniceguy100]

If all you stupid ass fake christians actually followed "the lords" example, you'd all be in prison for the most part or homeless because you sold EVERYTHING! to be a slave for christ. You poor saps!

[Nomoremrniceguy100]

Ex christian now Atheist activist myself. let me sum it up for all of you fairy tale bible thumpers ok. First off, the bible was NEVER EVER! meant for you to interperet. AT ALL!. You are suppose to read it AS IS MORONS!. Second off, GOD CREATED FUCKING EVIL! (Isaiah 45:7). Just because "god" created good first, DOES NOT CANCEL THE FACT! that he himself created EVIL AS WELL!. your fake fucking "god" is EVIL!. And lastly, if jesus existed. He was racist, ignored laws and was a criminal.

[Nicci736]

"Every knee shall bow." Um, how do knees bow?

[rrrandommman]

Pwnd and wow he is really agressive X_x

[Sausageonthegrill]

Unfortunately for me, I live in Austin, and I hope they don't move to the oak hill area.

[TheElvenPro]

The fact that a believer is happier than a skeptic is no more to the point than the fact that a drunken man is happier than a sober one.

[Currierkid]

By the way, I do not mean to start a conflict here, just want to let you know that even I, as a Christian, see these people as hypocrites. I wish Christians were not viewed as hypocrites, but the fact is that many of them are and they don't care. I think its fine that you are an atheist activist, but please don't go too far with attacking Christianity. Only Christians who do not know what they are talking about attack atheism, so please be respectful to us, we are respectful to you.

[aajoeyjo]

@Currierkid - Did you ever read Psalm 14:1? Lots of Christians don't mind us Atheists, but I find that those are usually the Christians who don't give a damn about the Bible. Which are you? You can't be both.

All my life, Christians have pushed me around, and it isn't over yet. Respect is earned, or spoiled. Christians seem to specialize in ruining their own positive reputations, if there be any.

[Currierkid]

@aajoeyjo - I have read Psalm 14:1. I think we had a minor misunderstanding. I didn't mean that i like the fact that you're an atheist activist; it bothers me because it is my job as a Christian to spread the word and atheists are the exact opposite. I simply meant that I'm not going to shove the bible down your throat because of it.

[Currierkid]

@aajoeyjo - This is a bit of clarification on what i meant by "don't go too far." It is a Christian's duty to spread the word, and it is an Atheist's duty to spread the belief in no God or gods. Atheists should not only attack Christianity, though. Billions of people believe in some deity, Christians are only a fraction of that. And yes, I agree; we Christians do tend to spoil our reputation. I hope you don't see me as pushy, if you do just tell me and I'll stop.

[rangergxi]

@Currierkid Do you beleive in Hell? Do you beleivers beleive that non-beleivers will go hell?

If so, please at least put some effort into converting people, because not doing so, in my opinion, is evil.

[aajoeyjo]

@rangergxi - Seriously? Even when you know that attempts at converting people are very offensive to most people not in your religion? Have you ever heard of the Inquisitions? Sure, you're not being violent, but the requirement is the same. The purpose is the same. The all-important question is the same.

[rangergxi]

@aajoeyjo Im an atheist, Im just pointing out thats its really mean to not put any effort into keeping people away from "eternal suffering".

[aajoeyjo]

@rangergxi - But if it's not real, it's not mean to not put effort into keep people away from it. It's more of a mistake. Right? I think it's mean to push the idea on someone, even if they think it's true.

[Nomoremrniceguy100]

@aajoeyjo Exactly! All done in the name of the christian "god".  Religion is all about POWER! and CONTROL!

[thesparitan]

@Currierkid He is right, usually Christians like you don't care very much about the bible. Its just a cultural identity. If I ever was a Christian I would be in your camp, the moderate religious person. I never actually believed in god, I just wanted to and I didn't want to deal with life without believing in a heaven. I got over it in the end thought. Now I accept my mortality and find it rather interesting. If you are christian you should hate us atheist, thats your job.

[Currierkid]

@thesparitan It is my job as a christian to love everyone, no matter what.

[Currierkid]

I am a Christian, but i do believe in freedom of religion. According to what I believe, God gave us free will and lets us do with our lives what we want. I've gotta admit, it is pretty funny that this guy was on a rant, but in Christianity's defense, the people that you are showing in this "series" are most likely hypocritical, lukewarm Christians (as most are). These types of people make Christianity look bad and should not claim to be Christians.

[aajoeyjo]

@Currierkid - I think you and I should let them determine their level of honest devotion to their religion. To do otherwise is to assume we know more about them than they know.

They seem to follow their Bible more than most Christians.

[ohitaku]

he cut his hair!!!!

[BeekersSqueakers]

Don't worry, Jesus won't let them get hit by a car.

[wiseassgamer]

That was freaken awesome, yet funny at the same time, kinda reminds of a time 6 years ago when I was proselytized to on a bus... In that case I didn't want to be rude.

[diddykongfu]

jesu chrit iz real mayne lmao

[CathyCorlleone]

this is a good video---this is not unusual for the Christians to be forceful----We have some ugly wart faced Christians inmy family

[TheGeckoNinja]

da blackman is still a slave but not to the white man....well sorta , but to white jezuz!

[skycomet19]

Wow!! O_O The religion of love strikes again. lmao

[austicke]

I thought this was going to be about angry Christian bowlers.

[TheGeckoNinja]

@austicke preaching the word of god is sooo gangsta! :D

[voyzovrezon]

That was great footage. I would have told him the same thing---You're scaring me!

[MyFartsRock]

Matthew 6:5-6

"And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly". So why are they on the corner and build church's.

[gilgameshismist]

@MyFartsRock

Mat. 6 is so cool.

Every time an Xtian tries to change the meaning of this they show how poor their understanding of their own native language is.

[MyFartsRock]

People have a need to believe in something and it is much easier to believe in God than it is to believe in yourself. Giving yourself over to God is emotionally safer than accepting that your destiny belongs only to you. And to deny this is unreasonable, because nobdy likes to blame themselves for there short comings. Great vid.

[naybobdenod]

he`s spouting god cos he knows where the next meal is coming from,if he did`nt he would`nt :)

[SmokeRingsPipeDreams]

Frankly, I'l rather have him preaching god and believing in religion than out raping and robbing. Either that or back in prison. Some people are probably so screwed up that religion might keep them in check.

[TXatheist]

I had a dude very similar to this guy yelling at me one time at Parmer and I-35. All the other times they were ok. Good job Joe.

[phocjame]

Damn 'merica, you scary!

[Kargoneth]

It is sad irony that the man outside your vehicle window is promoting slavery. His ancestors would be shamed.

[Sasukelegend5]

I, as a proud pagan and a proud supporter of everyone's right to any religion or lack of religion, agree with something a man named Voltaire once wrote... "Christianity is the most ridiculous, the most absurd and bloody religion that ever infected the world."... Well that and islam... They basically are the same with the only real difference being their savior and dietary laws... I think that before they tell US we're wrong, they need to work it out amongst themselves.. Can I get a "Hell Ya"?!!

[Kargoneth]

"Can I get a "Hell Ya"?!!" - Sasukelegend5

Hell yeah! These proselytizing religions are most irritating.

[aajoeyjo]

@Sasukelegend5 - Hell ya!

[diddykongfu]

@Sasukelegend5 HELL YEA

[TheJoshJman]

HAHAHAHA!!!! SO AWESOME!!!! MORE MORE MORE!!!

[aajoeyjo]

@TheJoshJman - There are 7 other episodes in this series. The whole series is linked in the info box. Glad you like it!

[GodDiscussion]

Joe, you're awesome. I've scheduled your video to play on our blog tomorrow a.m. I love the Misbehavin' series!

[RedDaVincy]

You SCARE. You're SCARY.

[pisces247]

They're out there on the street like "HOES"!!!

[Katalyzt]

★★★★★

[macnutz]

Freaking weirdos they are. In some places there are 'aggressive begging' laws where they could be arrested and removed from the street. Those laws were mostly intended to deal with the squeegee kids.

So these guys are basically living the same lives they lived back when they were dealing drugs on the streets. Same slack ass look they had before going to jail.

Why are ALL of these 'soul savers' so hung up on raking in as much cash as possible? They put a lot more effort into the money part.

[ShadowNightClaw3000]

These Christians are routine law breakers which is a violation of the very word they claim to spread:

Romans 13: 1-5 (Paul speaking)

Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.

[DurexDurpaneu2]

Nice to see that religion is getting so desperate it's using street thugs to push their agenda.

But in the end a lamb is a lamb, and I'm a wolf. Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

[DarthKreeg]

I kinda think you provoked him on purpose.

[aajoeyjo]

@Menak666 - Gawd DAMN!!! You are too cool. I owe you a cold beer. :o)

[loci1400]

Illegal Shit God! To fuckin funny. The way I deal with this shit here in Georgia is I ask them to back away because I feel threatened. Then I inform them that the state of Georgia has granted me the right to draw my firearm in defense if I feel threatened. Then I ask them do you understand this. They usually quietly back away. I feel if they want to threaten my soul I will threaten their ass.

[aajoeyjo]

@loci1400 - GAWD DAMN!! I am in pain from laughing. I owe you a cold beer too! :o)

[mattincinci]

ecellent Joe lol love it

[Arlo003]

I think it's wrong to believe unintelligent people need religion to behave. I know some unintelligent people without religion who do just fine. They may need a little moral nudging every now and then if they're not smart enough to determine what's in their best long-term interest, but that's all it takes, is a little voluntary help and guidance. No need for force. No need for deceit.

[Vindaven]

It's unintelligent convicted criminals like this that might actually need a make-believe god to make them behave. Sounds like he went off like a tape recorder to keep from being violent. Jeeze.

[samOFblorx]

Jeez, I think that guy was borderline Down Syndrome. I think you did the right thing confronting him, even if he was basically a walking tape recorder.

[CathyCorlleone]

this is not unusual---they get obnoxious and pushy all the time

[aajoeyjo]

Please help me share this important video! This is what theists of all types need to experience. Please like, favorite, share, etc. It's for the cause! Thank you! :o)

[TheOtherSide100]

Wow. That guy was super-aggressive!!!

[freethinker3161]

this was funny. i get a kick of the things that make them tick.