Why is it Important to Interpret the Bible Objectively?

[DAwNzy7]

Classy video! Exposing the error of their teaching & not showing their faces helps more people to listen without getting upset & feeling like the video was just to attack.. It wouldn't have been wrong to do it, but in choosing not to, I believe it gained a broader audience without compromising the truth.. I can post this on FB and not be accused of just wanting to attack other "preachers" (I've been accused of that in the past because of other videos I have posted that called them out by name)

[michelexyz]

Can't believe to hear these words from a Protestant!! Everytime I, a catholic, talk to one of them I hear 1000s of times "this is the Bible says", and consider me lunatic if I bring forward the problem of interpretation.

Amazing.

[suzannesantamaria]

4:50 is hilarious!!!!!! love him n his magic 'cloth' hahahahaha. does he want my hanky? it healed everyone who cried or blew their noses into it :)

that whole blurred section was so funny .

i am a follower of Christ, my saviour. I dont need any more than He has to offer in the Bible itself. People can twist the Word of God to suit their needs n fears n insecurities. put not your confidence in Man(especially the big talkers lookin for a lil fame). Trust God.

[blessedwithoutmeasur]

Bible really interpets it self, no man can teach you but when the spirit of truth comes he will guide you into all truth, Jesus said when He (Jesus) goes away He will send the Holy Spirit to you, and He did Bible is God 's way of speaking to His own.

[manofdahour989]

Lanech there is an absolute truth. An addition always causes a subtraction. Also existence causes non-existence. Whever you think something is something else has to not be.

[rbghomes]

Interpreting the BIBLE is wrong we can't. God instructs us how we MUST STUDY the BIBLE so as to have the BIBILE explain ITSELF.

Isa 28 for PRECEPT(commandment/rule/law) MUST BE UPON PRECEPT. LINE UPON LINE HERE A LITTLE(old testament) AND THERE A LITTLE(new testament).

And Deut19:15&Mat18:16 In the mouth of 2 or MORE wittneses shall EVERY WORD OF GOD BE ESTABLISHED so we must find the same Law/Rule/Com being stated by 2 different writters in our BIBLE. continue

[hens0w]

exlent vido the perfect disrtion of an argument I deen triying to artilat for a long time

[elagentenumerouno]

This video it's exelent. I have not seeing a truth be explained more simpler than tis video. It's so simple, that I am going to use it on my 6 year old son, and he will get it.

[elagentenumerouno]

There is nothing more important than to find out what our creator whant from me, and to follow what he say, living the moment with out consern about the future is exacly what Satan like me to do. Is like buying a new sofisticated machine, and start using it, for what ever, when ever, and not worring about the instruction manual, and the purpose for it. My instruction manual is the Bible. ?How inteligent is, to play any sport with out knowing the purpose of the game, and the rules? WOW.

[Sn0wFreak]

why is everyone so concerned about what the bible sais, following it, people who dont, people who do but do so wrongly, eccetera eccetera for god sake just live, be what you are and dont try to question everything all the time. dont believe in god,don't belive in evolution, dont believe in not beliveing in god of evolution, and only then will you be happy and know the truth of everything! DONT PEOPLE AGREE? i might be wrong but o well its just an idea

[MarkSutherin87]

I.E. The Real presence or body\blood on symbol?;; once saved always saved?;; Does sin even matter after accepting Jesus?;; faith alone or faith, love, and charity?;; Infant baptism?;; Baptism necessary?;; Re-baptism?;; Church attendance necessary?;; Elders authority?;; Church authority?;; Does hell exist?;; Can I speak to those in Heaven?;; Saturday or Sunday worship?;;

Just some questions that cannot be agreed on by protestants. God bless The Catholic Church, the fulness of the faith! Amen

[Brutangel22]

And what do Catholics disagree about? Abortion, Homosexuality, Immaculate Conception of Mary, etc. etc. But instead of breaking off as Protestants do, you just disagree within the church. And not all Protestants are truly saved. Do you label Unitarians, Mormons, or Jehovah's Witness as "Protestant." Because they are not consistent with the Bible at all.But true Protestants, especially Reformed Protestants hold to the Bible, something Catholics deny by rejecting Sola Scriptura.

[Znsane]

This video is a real eye opener. SO many pastors flat out LIE and preach their opinions and views, which have nothing to do with the Bible, and get their congregations to follow along with it. There's always a choice FEW that can see the truth. Great video.

[WaitingforChrist]

Adam the flying superhero? LOL, Where in the world did he get that idea!? That's one of the stupidest things I've ever heard!

[lilchrizz123]

THE GUY SANDWICHED HIM AT 1:33 LOL...

[Shadandthe4thOne]

I haven't watched the whole video yet, but I already excited about it since I saw the guy that's about to shoot the free throw is waring a Florida State shirt, go Noles

[randy95023]

Be objective, open-minded, Pray that the Holy Spirit will guide you. Remember always that men did NOT write the Bible. God used men to write it through His inspiration.

I like the way Charles Stanley put it; "Men couldn't have wrote the Bible if they would have, and wouldn't have wrote it if they could have..."

Great Vid, thanks again Lane for posting all the wonderful videos. They have been educational and a blessing!

[Musicmonk84]

How are they gonna blur the preachers like no one knows who they are? haha! C'mon now. GREAT VID!

[proseandpromise]

Your own illustration works against you. In basketball, people play by agreed to rules. These are rules defined in community - the very notion that a postmodern epistemology points toward.

[LaneCh]

I assume that you've played basketball before. The first time you played, did the rules conform to you or did you conform to the rules?

Also, do you believe there is a such thing as absolute truth that is true regardless of anyone's subjectivity?

[Duiss]

In a closed environment where rules don't need to be changed (like a basketball field) you obviously conform to the rules.

But depending on your trustworthyness to do good for the sport you are allowed to change the rules. Like for instance when the design for the ball is outdated and newer material is avaiable for it.

no, how could there be an absolute truth in an ever changing world. Mankind's culture has evolved and rules that apply today may not apply 2000 Years ago.

[LaneCh]

So you hold that the absolute is that truth is forever changing and not absolute?

[Duiss]

i hold? Sorry english is not my native tongue.

even mathematical truths are changing as we broaden our horizon of what's around us. Everything is constantly changing, why wouldn't the truth?

[LaneCh]

So you hold that the absolute truth is that there are no absolute truths?

[Duiss]

There is no answer to that question because it's a paradoxon.

The fact is that the answer to an Equasion with so many Variables can never be a constant. There can of course be the case that we can't grasp the whole Equasion. But considering our understandment of the world it's highly unlikely.

So, in a manner of speaking, yes i think it's highly likely that there is an absolute truth.

[Duiss]

sorry, the last sentence obviously is missing a no. sorry for that ;).

delete this one if you like.

[LaneCh]

So I'm confused. Do you hold that there is no absolute truth? If there is no absolute truth, the statement, "There is no absolute truth." would have to be absolutely true. Do you understand the self-refuting nature of this proposition?

[Duiss]

well, i already said that i'm aware that it is a paradoxon. I'm obviously not allknowing and therefore can't know wether an absolute truth exist or not. But i can however ascertain the likelihood; which i did before.

Since it seems to be an important term to you, what exactly do you mean when speaking about the absolute truth. Could you give me a rough description?

[undivided809]

Is it possible for someone who has been false prophet to actually repent and come to faith in Christ?

[LaneCh]

Yes, if God is merciful to them.

[undivided809]

oh..so it is possible. has there been any incident of a false teacher actually coming to repentance and faith??

[LaneCh]

Paul the Apostle.

[ihaveaverybadcold]

lol

[IDH77]

Lane

I'm sure you're a genuine Christian but you are inconsistant!

What you want is for all to interpret the Bible according to Calvin!

Calvinism adds to the chaos not solves it!

If you interpret John 3:16 & 1 Tim 2:3-6 in a literal way then Calvinism cannot be true!

It is literally misquoting the rules itself!

[LaneCh]

Since you obviously believe that you're familiar enough with Calvin's work to make statements as you've made, can you provide one quote from Calvin that basically says (doesn't have to be word for word), "Interpret this passage BECAUSE this is the way I interpret it?"

[Godlvr2007]

does lane believe in calvinism??

wow this video blew me away. thank you to you and the ministry behind you. i am sending this to a friend. this is amazing. wow. the ending- the interpretation of Job- its a perfect example of how many people misinterpret the Bible today. they say "man wrote it" instead of it's "God breathed."

so encouraging! WOW

[quantum0000]

Actually if you interpret John literally, then you destroy most non-Calvinism theories. Literally it's "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that ALL THE BELIEVING ONES should not perish but have eternal life." The concept of ETERNAL life destroys pure Arminianism with its "you can lose your 'salvation'" theory. It's always interesting listening to people talk about the "whosoever" in John 3:16 when it's not even there. Even then, it would be "whosoever BELIEVES".

[NeoConvert]

AAHH!!  Why does it get cut off at the end??

What a great piece this is!!

[budcarfan]

Great video Lane.

This one is being sent out to ALL of my contacts.

[B0thergirl]

I can't really agree fully with this video. There is no way to read the Bible objectively. The Holy Spirit guides the people when they are supposed to learn something. Scripture is not 1 dimensional. A verse can mean one thing to you one day and another the next depending on what God wants you to know. Sure there are times when a teaching is not given. When it is you'll know it. It cannot stand on its own though but must be tested against the rest of scripture and it cannot contradict itself.

[LaneCh]

Do you believe that there is a such thing as absolute truth?

[B0thergirl]

LaneCh asked me "Do you believe that there is a such thing as absolute truth?"

Absolutely! Question is, Who's interpretation is absolute? I believe absolutely what the Holy Spirit tells me. I also believe that God shows us what we are meant to see.Not everyone can see the same "truth" otherwise the world would not need a savior to pay our price for us.Are you Catholic or Orthodox?They are the oldest churches still existing.If you are Prot. then you follow a reformed teaching based on opinion.

[LaneCh]

You're full of dogmatic statements without any substantiation. How is Protestantism based on opinion? Which Protestant doctrine in particular do you hold is based on opinion? (PS. The more specific you are, the more it will appear that you actually know what you are talking about.)

[B0thergirl]

LaneCh

Please know that I love you brother. I never mean harm with what I write. I am known as a, forgive the term, Devil's Advocate. I test everything as scripture demands. If I don't I will never know the truth. If I could show you everything that was revealed to me that long night after I ask God for wisdom I would. There is not enough room here and I could easily write a book. I was exhausted after and have learned not to ask for anything unless I am really ready for it. I was over powered.

[LaneCh]

You should note that I didn't ask you for a book. All I asked you for was one Protestant doctrine that you hold is based on opinion. This doesn't involve a book. If you can't provide one, perhaps you should spend a long night asking God to explain to you how to make substantive arguments instead of unsubstantiated assertions. That may make an interesting book.

[B0thergirl]

LaneCh, It is easy for you to throw stones at me. Why don't you take the lead for a while and justify your position. What do you believe? By the way you missed my point. If there is a split of any kind in any group it is because of opinion. By the way do not blaspheme against the Holy Spirit. That is an unforgivable sin.

[LaneCh]

The rest of your comments will now be ignored. I asked you to substantiate an assertion more than once, and you have failed to do so. There is no need to persist in discussion with someone who behaves such as yourself. You can read my policy on commenting to see that this is something I hold for everyone yet I don't have to do this as often with professing believers as I do with professing atheists.

[valambiguous]

Correct Biblical interpretation, is the key to Gods truth. All must know it and be set free!

[FaithandReasons]

wow@the misinterpretations & misquotes

[FaithandReasons]

aahhhahaahaha@that 1 guy getting fouled out of bounds & the other guy saying "out of bounds!"

Very funny

good vid

[undivided809]

i saw td jakes...

[DrStevenz]

Good video. There is a human tendency to twist and interpret things into ones own views and ideas. This also holds to the United States Constitution. This inclination is not just because of the lack of knowledge but is the selfish nature of mankind. Its part of mankinds depravity.

[B0thergirl]

The question is, who is twisting the interpretation?Scripture cannot contradict itself. If you believe in eternal condemnation then it does. Antichrists have been around since the beginning saying Jesus didn't die to save the world, and that the gates of hell prevail. Either he died for all or foe no one. The idea that God would banish his risen imperishable human creations to a hot burning torture (look up fire and sulfur and what they were used for), forever would mean God isn't love.

[LaneCh]

"Either he died for all or foe no one."

That's a pretty dogmatic statement to be just thrown out there without any substantiation whatsoever and shows that you haven't seriously considered all the perspectives that are possible. Have you not considered a third option: He died for a certain number of people?

[Idiopathogen]

My 6 year old son listened in at the end, and said "Adam couldn't fly!" The only real source of unity in Christianity is to act on 2 Tim 2 and find the "with them." Even children can figure this out.  John 7:17 is the key to understanding. That guy was crossing the free throw line because he did not want to obey the rules!

[spiderlance12003]

Sir first of all I beleive we are getting off base.You put on here something being took out of context.What he says is not out of context or against the rule of God.U may not beleive he is authentic but what he says is not agaisnt the word.So I know that he may or may not be real but what he said is not wrong by scripture- thats why u calling it garbage to me shows an subjective way of thinking towards miracles.I understand diff/but don't assume anything.Thank you God bless.

[spiderlance12003]

What the guy said about mary is blashemous.what ron parsely said may be strange to most but is well in the confines of scripture.A lady touch Jesus garment and jesus felt virtue come out of him,God wrought special miracles by paul that if people touched hankerchiefs they ere healed so this does happen sometimes.Whether these people have this gift I don't know but let's not straight up codemn things miraculous especially when it is found in the bible.

[LaneCh]

Where is this garbage found in the Bible? Chapter and verse, please.

[spiderlance12003]

Please watch what you call garbage sir-Acts 19:11-12And God wrought special miracles by the hands of paul So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkercheifs or aprons,and diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out from them.-I do agree most of this video so subjective interp but if you don't accept this as possible then you may also be guilty of subjective interpretation.God bless and please don't just call unusual things of God garbage.

[LaneCh]

First, you assume that this is an "unusual thing of God." This is completely unverifiable.

Second, you must understand that there is a difference between declaring something as "possible" and "authentic". If I believe that God CAN do things today that are mentioned in Acts does not mean that this means that things like what Bentley are doing is authentic. Do you understand the difference?

[spiderlance12003]

I dont see my reply posted-you said show me this garbage in the bible-I've showed you where this is applied in the bible/I know ther is a diff between possible and authethic but since I'm objective I don't automatically assume it's not authetic-especially when what he is doing is found in the bible.Nothing wrong with what he said at all only if u didn't know God has done things like this or u just don't want to beleive it.Please Just watch what u call garbage.God bless!

[LaneCh]

You're not dealing with your presuppositions that I've already questioned you about.

[spiderlance12003]

When I say unusual things I'm not assuming he is authetic.I'm saying in reference to you saying where is this garbage in the bible the act of using a handkerchief that is annointed to heal folks.Sorry if I wasn't clear but I don't assume that it is authetic, I dont assume it isn't either.What he is preaching is not against scripture so please be careful what u call garbage cause what if ? the annointing was on any of those cloths he is sending.This is possible is all I'm saying

[LaneCh]

Again, no one is claiming that God didn't do that with Paul. What the claim is is that God isn't doing this with people like Bentley, Hinn, etc. They are charlatans. You're performing the informal logical fallacy of induction to say that because God did it with Paul then He does it with these people, too.

[spiderlance12003]

Please u are not objectively listening to me.I am not saying that this person is doing it like paul.All I'm saying is what he said isn't wrong.And this video is all about people twisting the scriptures.He is not twisting it he says I believe-saying he believes God will do something today that he did back then.And God can.Wheteher this man is on that level I don't know but I'm not gonna fault what he said.Are you saying God cannot do this today?I am an objective christian.

[LaneCh]

You're either for or against God. If you're not going to fault Bentley, that means that you're with him and against God; that's all there is to it. I do believe that God performs miracles today. I do not believe that God is doing them through Bentley and the like. There's a big difference.

[CSoul781]

are you sure it's not Benny instead of Bentley? Lane, you clearly did not at first objectively listen to Spiderlance's point- it is possible today- and he's right, no actual twisting for that specific issue- first off, I fault Benny Hinn for being a false teacher in many areas, and he is, but what are you faulting him for? You demand that spiderlance faults him or else he's against God- well fault him for what- what substance are you speaking of? gotta be clearer here

[CSoul781]

oh wow i feel stupid, didn't know the name bentley- just watched a video of him, feeling some red flags sprout up-forry thought thought you were talking about benny hinn cause he was on this video that these comments are on-forget what i said i should see the context of the comments before hand, thought i did

[spiderlance12003]

BRO, I DON'T KNOW BENTLEY AND WHAT HE IS DOING I'M ONLY JUDGING WHAT I hear do you understand the words that I'm writing. I don't know bentley and what he is doing. wow do you just want to argue with me?Are you hearing what I'm saying to you?

[LaneCh]

You don't understand the point. "Whether these people have this gift I don't know but let's not straight up codemn things miraculous especially when it is found in the bible." is what you said earlier. I am saying that I "straight up condemn" these things BECAUSE they are not miracles. Is anyone else having a hard time understanding the point I'm making? This seriously isn't a hard point to take in. I'm disappointed that you're having such a hard time with it.

[spiderlance12003]

Brother also I have shown you where doing this is biblical so lets just realize there are some things God has done that are unusau.ll or I mean special(special miracles done by Paul)This vid is suppose to be showing people twisting scripture in their teaching , he is not.

[CSoul781]

lane i have read yoru whole convo with spiderlance and you wont even address spiderlance on his point, he gave you a passage- but you gave no credit, just went on trying to make your own point- where's the humbleness? why do you even have to make the comment "You're either for or against God. If you're not going to fault Bentley, that means that you're with him and against God"? Spiderlance is neutral,it's not about siding with bentley or not- don't go beyond spiderlance's point mr "objective"

[LaneCh]

CSoul, I had written a post already about your comment before but when you said that you felt dumb for speaking out of context, I figured I wouldn't need to press the point. Now it appears that I may. I didn't say that he is either with God or against him. Jesus did: "He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathers not with me scatters abroad."(Mat 12:30) I merely didn't back down from declaring it. Big difference. (cont...)

[LaneCh]

As far as your second "point", he shared that Scripture because somehow or another "because Paul did it, then it must be accepted all the time or you don't accept miracles" sort of mentality which I refuted in the later comments. So I actually did address what he presented. Perhaps you missed a comment or two. (cont...)

[LaneCh]

Also, your point about "being neutral" is false. Christians don't believe in neutrality. Christ made it quite clear that it doesn't exist. "He that is not with me is against me..." That's pretty objective wouldn't you say?

[CSoul781]

no Jesus did not say that in reference to Bentley and spiderlance- you automatically assuming Benley is against Jesus. Now even if he is- it's not about that at all- spiderlance's point is simply- he didn't twist Scripture- what is so hard about that? what is so hard about spiderlance's point--- prayer cloths is not twisting Scripture- it's indeed Scriptural?? um actually some Christians do believe in neutrality, just not when it comes to Jesus--- but spiderlance is neutral about BENTLEY

[LaneCh]

Considering that it was only three hours ago that you even heard of Bentley, I'll let your comment slide because it's obvious that you're making these out of sheer ignorance as to what Bentley teaches, contradicts, etc. I have no wish to carry on in discussion about a topic that someone just became aware of three hours ago and wants to persist in commenting on.

[CSoul781]

btw, Lane I have noticed that you consistently view those who you disagree with you on whatever point about whatever theological subject to be subjective, opinionated or misinformed. How seldom to I hear a word of confirmation or credit to someone else's point. I find it a bit bothersome because I know I don't take that approach with other people, when they disagree with me on anything in life-- please consider what I'm saying- without realizing it- ur intellectually prideful- i was same way

[LaneCh]

You comment on things after learning about them three hours before as though you've formed a coherent response to what is said. Then you claim that you know about people based on your uninformed judgments. Not only is that intellectual arrogance to deem that you can do such a thing then accuse others of doing the same, that's also intellectual ignorance personified. (cont)

[LaneCh]

I often tell people who disagree with me on certain points that I understand where they're coming from yet disagree with their conclusion or premise. In fact, on "What Would the Modern Preacher Have Done?" you can see me doing this less than 24 hours before you made your ignorant, uniformed comment. (cont)

[LaneCh]

You should try to learn the facts before you actually make conclusions about something. Not only will you avoid confusion in the future, you will also avoid looking absolutely foolish to everyone who reads your comments from here on out. I mean, wouldn't you agree that someone who makes dogmatic statements without knowing the facts are ignorant and arrogant by objective definition? :)

Do not comment again on this post. I've been close to blocking you in the past. You have been warned.

[ShuriRyuKa]

Well presented argument! Excellent discussion on the importance of a solid hermeneutic.

[mutamusmaximus]

Hinn said what! Adam was Superman. Lol. I feel so sorry for some people. Read the bible. Tell me if Adam flies. Wow. Sorry.

[Raada77]

Not just Superman, but also Aquaman.

[Raada77]

And here I thought Superman was from Krypton... I'm gonna have to get some new translations of my Superman comics.

It's so sad how the modern church, if you can even call them a church, has basically become a weekly motivational lecture about how you can get all you want in life as long as you want it enough and say that God will do provide it because we somehow deserve it. It really goes to show you how blinded these preachers are when they read the bible. Simply boggles my mind!

[ReformedLou]

"If you have dominion over a subject, you do everything that subject does" - Benny Hinn.

God has dominion over mankind.

Mankind sins.

Hinn theology at its best.

[paultherolls]

I can't sort out what is true and what isn't. As far as I'm concerned the rules change all the time, depending who is in charge. Everyone in charge has their own brand of so called reality. Why is the Bible the final authority? The Bible is no final arbiter. Religion is utter chaos. Unfortunaley we are much to aggressive to live in peace. Also our life span is so short we don't have time to develop. We are caught in a loop and can't get out because of our own nature and life span.

[LaneCh]

So are basically saying is that there is no established rule or absolute truth that we can stand by?

[XGralgrathor]

"So are basically saying is that there is no established rule or absolute truth that we can stand by?"

Yes there is. Human morality. Even the bible is interpreted in the light of human morality.

[Raada77]

"Yes there is. Human morality."

Might makes right eh? That's a very sad basis of morality. Whomever has the most power promotes their own version of morality upon everybody else. And if that is true, then can you really call anything evil or good? If cannibals are in charge than cannibalism isn't evil, but good correct? Is there nothing outside of ourselves that actually defines what good or bad is? If we're just random blobs floating among atoms then there's nothing I can ever do to be wrong.

[Raada77]

"Even the bible is interpreted in the light of human morality."

And what does the bible teach about human morality? That's it is perverted and a slave to sin. We're doomed to ever make this world a peaceful place. You can see it by watching the news everyday. You can talk utopia all you want, but somebody has to clean the toilets of the world, not everybody can have "a better life now."

The Bible, on the other hand, teaches us that God is sovereign and will redeem us who believe in him.

[XGralgrathor]

"That's it is perverted and a slave to sin."

Yes. And in a way, it is. No human is infallible, and in each and every moral judgement, one has to take this fact into account. That does not mean that we should not strive for an ideal, and always hope and expect the best. Can you imagine the kind of world we would live in if we always feared the worst of people? Not unlike the world we live in now, is it? The world you would like to see changed for the better?

[XGralgrathor]

"Might makes right eh?"

That is not my morality, that is not the morality of any person I know, and I wouldn't call it human morality. I'd like to believe that human morality is about `give and you shall receive` or `do unto others as you would have them do unto you`.

[XGralgrathor]

"If cannibals are in charge than cannibalism isn't evil, but good correct?"

I would also like to think that the value of a human life can be seen as the absolute standard for evaluating ethical systems: a life in which one can freely explore ones own potential while allowing and even helping others to do the same is better than any alternative.

[Raada77]

"I'd like to believe that..."

"I would also like to think that..."

See what you've done there? That is your own relative morality. What if my morality is running people over with a car for my personal enjoyment? What makes your opinion so superior to anyone else? And what are the consequences for your choices if you can get away with it? And where do you get your value of human life? Why are we even valuable?

[XGralgrathor]

"See what you've done there? That is your own relative morality."

Yes. Although I did state that for a system of morality to work, it should always benefit the greatest number of people, while protecting everybody from harm as much as possible. This is the base line.

"What if my morality is running people over with a car for my personal enjoyment?"

Then your system of morality would violate that base line. It would be rejected by the people, who fear for their safety and that of their fellow

[XGralgrathor]

"What makes your opinion so superior to anyone else?"

It's not superior to anyone else's, just to those that would use their own morality to justify harming people in any way.

[XGralgrathor]

"And what are the consequences for your choices if you can get away with it?"

In any social system, a person known to have caused intentional harm to another or others is feared, shunned, perhaps even hated. It is on this behaviour that our systems of law and enforcement are based: the wish to protect the people, ourselves included, against those who would do harm.

[XGralgrathor]

"And where do you get your value of human life? Why are we even valuable?"

I think every individual life is precious, because I think my life is precious, and I assume most people to be more or less like me in that regard. You might call it a form of enlightened self-interest, combined with that human property that is empathy.

[XGralgrathor]

I see cultures that limit their regard for the personal freedom, wealth, health, exploitation of potential of its partakers as inferior to cultures that allow such freedom, and appreciate the right of its people to be the most they can be. Of course, in an ideal society, such freedoms are counterbalanced by a personal sense of responsibility, and man has much to learn yet.

[C3henille]

Wow. The boldness of the heretics at the end amazes me. They truly have no fear of God, especially Benny Hinn. Great basketball illustration. 5/5 and favorited.

[JoelTheCalvinist]

Don't we all read with our presupposed suppositions? How can I say with good judgment that my interpretation is the true correct thoughts of God?

[78sEVEn78]

The clips of the false teachers are insane! This vid was REALLY REALLY GREAT!!! And I thought I had pretty much "heard it all" from the said "preachers" which were displayed herein! My word, INSANITY, I tell ya, insanity! It makes me sick, really truly blood boiling mockery of our GOOD LORD and HIS GOSPEL. "LET THEM BE ACCURSED, those preaching a DIFFERENT GOSPEL!" How they lead the unknowing, undiscerning and vulnerable into THE PIT, with their many loose words SO SAD! Again: REALLY GREAT VID!

[JeffTheDude777]

Oh'golly. I wonder who those blured preachers are...lol Great video.

[ProclaimHisWord]

Hey wait a minute! I play basketball like that all the time!!!

[Blaze25z]

Hahaaah...

[kylemorne100]

lol

[LaneCh]

If I make it out to California (which might be soon because I found out I got accepted last Friday), we can go play some ball, Mark. :)

[josiahdallas]

Adam flew to the moon......who knew....whats to do up there Adam?

Rubbish!

great video brother

[quantum0000]

This is great for a game of "name that heretic". I noticed Kenneth Copeland, Robert Tilton, Benn Hinn. Can't seem to place the black dude running around or the many right after Benny Hinn though.

[LaneCh]

T.D. Jakes. :)

[quantum0000]

Yeah, it hit me about 30 seconds after I posted that.

[GPLeague]

Don't forget Rod Parsley.

[GraceofGod758]

The basketball game was such a good illustration.

[leojleoj]

Or Whole world means whole world

[reformedman]

good illustration with the basketball game but wasn't this video supposed to be before the other one right before it?

[LaneCh]

Yes, it appears in the documentary before the other one.

[loepower]

Is the guy talking about Mary on a catholic show?

[LaneCh]

I don't understand your question.

[loepower]

During the video there is a guy talking about us being in Mary like christ was. Is that guy a catholic and is that from a catholic show?

[LaneCh]

Oh, I see now. I haven't watched it again to see for sure, but I do know that most of these preachers are the prosperity type.

[leojleoj]

Free throw means Free throw. Ha! Must be referring to "Free Will means Free will"...

[damildlyshreddah]

God giveth and never taketh away? That's awesome! Where can I get that Bible?!?