Greg Please do not include commercials, Ace Hardware Home Depot Lowell's (you forgot Menards), the only comercial that should be in the "holy book" is that everybody has to pay 10% of their income to the "santa madre iglesia" otherwise you (everybody) will go directly to "los quintos infiernos". I was told by family members that "hell" is the place I will go, I said "good", because I am going to have the oportunity in hell to mingle with all the popes".
Greg, i am a christian. to the best of my ability, even if my ability isnt that great i like to look at religion the way you do. I am only 19 years old so i cant know as much as you do. and i cant find the time to read as much material as you have. but i just wanted to thank you personally for your videos. Inluding these videos. (for the past few years ive felt like a "sheep" walking into church listening to what everyone else has to say while never getting to read for myself) thanks greg. RYAN
@TheSuperMarioFan500 congratulations for either not watching the video or missing the point entirely. He actually says quite a few times in this series that he is simply discussing the prominent religion in his area. Considering how many Christians came to him with flimsy remarks towards part one, it's perfectly acceptable to scrutinize those claims.
If your religion cannot stand up to scrutiny, it's time for a new religion.
Greg, thank you for your reply! I have come to the conclusion that man made religions are just that! The Bible survives the years, but each religion has their own take on how they see it. The other religions,that don't teach Christ, were written years after the gospel of Christ. The Jehovah Witnesses wake me at least once a month and say if I don't join them, then I am doomed!!! I studied their history and they came about in the late 1800's. How could they be the only ones? Doesn't logic!!!!
If what you teach is suppose to be accepted by us the viewing audience,and you
say that there is no proof of the Bible being true. Then one day you to will get old
and die. Are you so sure a man that would say, you know exactly what is on the other side after death. You choose to believe Not In God, but suppose at a 50%
chance, everything in the word IS true, and you have passed through, and have to
stand in a Judgement in front of God. Are you so willing to gamble with your soul?
@Helga1232 No it is more like there is a .00001% chance that everything in the Bible is true considering every other religion out there says that their holy book is true and every other religion is false. Atheists are the ones on the 50% chance side while everybody else pretty much has a minute fraction of the other side of the pie chart. It comforts me that God gave me no evidence that he exists or even which religion is the "true" religion. If I stood before him that would be my case.
Greg I have found that the ancient Sumerian tablets of creation seem to coralate with what is written directly in the first several chapters of geneses when compared to each other. You and I both know which one is thousands of years older..And is more believable with a scientific foundation and a correlation to what is said in many of the ancient histories told from many different civilizations around the world..
25:22-25-36 It's in the Bible "Remove the plank from your own eye before removing the splinter from a brother's eye" My argument for a deistic God is how could this universe come from nothing. My argument for a theistic God is how come we are above all other animals unless we are made in the image of something personal
@SSROCKLEGEND How could God come from nothing if this universe needed to be created... why not him too? We appear to be above all other animals but that is simply how we evolved. There are many organisms on this planet that are far more superior to us in nearly every category. We excel in the area of intelligence. But, should harsh climate changes occur on this planet... there would be many organisms besides humans more likely to survive those changes.
@SSROCKLEGEND I am not "too prideful" to accept something that which has no proof to be true. There is just simply no evidence. It doesn't matter how great we are or how capable we are able to understand things. We don't need to make up fairy tales or believe in them to give us "answers". We can't give God a free pass to instantly popping into existence because he is "divine" (a word we invented). The universe doesn't need a creator only a creation event which could be triggered by anything.
@SSROCKLEGEND That creation event could be God... or just about anything else you can imagine. We don't have a way to go back in time or leave our universe to see how or what created this universe. We can only theorize and try and understand the universe we are in. And should we come to fully understand our universe we could begin to understand what lies outside of it and what spawned this universe. But we get there through science not fairy tales.
@iMagUdspEllr Ever try disproving my "fairy tails" with science? Do you really believe we will ever be able to prove how the world was created? By the way, the Big Bang Theory was created by a priest originally called the Big Noise so that doesn't disprove God. And apparently you don't know how men used to hunt. We would chase animals for long periods of time until they couldn't run anymore because we can get more air from standing upright and not having the extra weight of fur.
@SSROCKLEGEND I will disprove your fairy tales with science right now. There is no evidence that they ever occurred. Now, your turn to come up with proof that the stories in the Bible happened. What do ancient hunting techniques have to do with this discussion? Oh and you also forgot that we are bipedal... that helps us walk longer distances without tiring, though it makes us slower.
You are an interesting guy, a free thinker . Liked your logic love to hear your thoughts on M theory (String Theory). I've come to be a nihilist , hope i'm wrong.
Universal moral grammar. What is the evidence of this? The full prisons? The atrocities perpetrated by one human against another. People killing for fun - search the web, you will find masses and masses of information on how there is an ever decreasing moral grammar. People of faith and those without faith are directionless and are killing and hurting on a minute by minute basis. There is no evidence that we conform to this moral code.
@tampere673 Mr. Tampere, the majority of people are not "killing for fun" or "perpetrating atrocities." Nor do the vast majority of people end up in prison. The majority...the vast majority...of people live regular lives within society, obeying the laws and adhering to the moral grammar innate within them. Only a small minority of people are perpetrators of anti-social behavior that makes them unfit to live within society with the rest of us.
@GregSolomon Hahah the majority of people don't "kill for fun" or what have you because its not in their best interest. Believe me, in a society with lesser technology (notice how I make no mention to natural selecting factors) people's interests change and suddenly, killing somebody isn't quite the same thing.
@tampere673 I only partially agree with GregSolomon on how this works. Many people do not indeed follow "universal moral grammar". But, that isn't because they don't believe in God it is because they are stupid, desperate, have ulterior motives, mental disorders etc. Atheists do not need to invent a whole new word (sin) or be commanded by God or threatened with eternal punishment in order to come to the conclusion of the right thing to do. I do the right thing because I understand why.
@iMagUdspEllr Unfortunately many people require divine commandments to instill enough fear/reverence in someone to behave correctly. But, that is why the smart and powerful (mostly just powerful) wrote the Bible and revised the Bible to create a form of ordered control over those under their power (who were widely too stupid or greedy to come to the conclusion that it is better to work together as a human race rather than pillage and plunder each other for personal gain).
I am a 21 yr old student who loves your videos. I've been following you for a few years now and enjoy your videos greatly.
I loved these videos as well, very intellectually stimulating. I am not a religious person but I am interested in your opinion about the book "Evidence of the Afterlife". If you are not familiar, it is essentially a collection of accounts of those who have had near-death experiences and all of them are very similar.
@xccaae yeah because watching a movie obviously tells the complete truth, right?
Zeitgeist is a piece of trash overall, not that it doesn't make some good points. It's a very biased video that says many half-truths and misleading statements. It's not an educative video at all, but just propaganda for a specific group's view on things.
Are you an atheist? What number would you be on the Richard Dawkins 1-7 scale? Dawkins says he's a 6 in the God Delusion. In your opinion is he agnostic or atheist?
@kingkong8974 You need to go back and research your term definitions. Your either very confused or don't have the quotient necessary to understand these topics..
"People make the Bible say whatever they want it to say."
I agree with that 100%, but I'm going to play the devils' advocate here. Is there any "rule" or text that clarifies HOW the Bible is meant to be perceived? To perceive it as a strict manual or merely a rough guideline of morality and ethics that are implied through it's stories and passages? If not, then isn't the Bible generally understood to be open to interpretation? Or is this incorrect? Food for thought. Great video :)
IMO, The term "open to interpretation" is another way of saying that the Bible has lost it's true meaning. I don't mean that as a way to discount or demean anything in it, but I believe that there were specific intentions that were not "open to interpretation" when it was written. Over the years those intentions were lost through translation and ever changing societal values. We may never know the exact meaning, but that's ok. It's reference for how you should live your life. (:
Hi Greg. I'm a Christian and I agree 100% with your last point. I would like to refer you to this video: watch?v=3PzyUQZdjKw
However, for me, the whole point of Christianity is to admit that one is not perfect. I would go as far as to say that the term "a good Christian" is an oxymoron, as you cannot become a Christian without (according to the Bible) being forgiven for being imperfect.
I totally agree with you though, just thought you missed out that little bit.
Make that can cause cancer. Unless you'd like to prove when George Burns, Groucho Marx and several other famous (and chronic) cigar smokers died of cancer. Dealing in absolutes spreads ignorance much more often than not. I refer you to Mr. Solomon's video from some time ago titled "Cigars & Pipes."
On an unrelated note, Greg, I miss your video "Greg Solomon's Paradigm." Are you able to re-upload that by chance?
Greg your sarcasm about "the devil" is refreshing and after a long days work it was nice to laugh. hahah Home Hardware! hahahaha. Thanks Greg! I agree with the entirety of what you have said about these issues. I've battled with these concepts for a very long time. It has caused me great anxiety. I wondered what would happen if I didn't believe in the religion I was born into. I wonder if you could talk about death outside of religion? What it is and what it means for us as humans.
if you add the total time of those videos together, it is 59 minutes and 59 seconds.
GODLY! hahah just kidding. Greg, i find your videos to be very interesting, even though i am only 17, i still find what you are saying to be very logical and ethical. in fact, i find myself sharaing many of your own ideas.
PS. please update your chevelle, that thing is awesome!
An excellent video. I especially loved the way you explained our ethical background in a very concise and clear manner.
I personally suggest you keep pursuing the topic of religion, as a great percentage of people have misguided or fallacious views. Perhaps make a video explaining the most common logical fallacies in a religious belief, or the dangers of relying on faith for our knowledge.
Regarding the "innate moral framework" you discuss in this video (vs the enumerated sins brought down by moses), an even stronger case could be made for the innate case. Perhaps we might give examples of altruism in other social animals. Or maybe discuss the uncommonly long helplessness of human infants - a period of time no baby could survive without selfless parents.
I started clapping at the stuff you said at the end. As for the weird vibes, I get them as well. I actually did a bit of research about them too. The best I came up with is something to to with "TD Lingo" and the "frontal lobe's". As far as the christians out their, I'd like to say although you may feel the need to "save people", it isn't really christian of you to push your beliefs onto others. This is coming from one christian to another.
Couldn't agree more Greg. Either live your life as a Christian full - then by all means try to "sell" your religion, or stop passing judgement on the way people live their own lives.
Please do make a video about these "vibes" art some point. I have "vibes" that happen to me and I would love to hear about the theories or writings behind it.
Greg, the subject matter that your last two recent videos have been concerned with are your strong points. I really like it when you cover topics like this rather than topics concerning the youtube community. Just thought I'd let you know. If you'd like to try political analysis some time, that would be intriguing too!
Is wonderful to actually being able to communicate with you, Greg, without even needing for me to reply or start the "conversation". You give us a wonderful feeling of being next to you, listening to your words and keeping them in our minds. Thanks for your return in YouTube and your interesting videos. Greetings from the island of Cyprus and until next time, Greg, take care.
When you think about it, what do we really know for sure? I can only come to the same conclusion as Descartes': "I think, therefore I am". We know for sure that we exist, but everything and everyone around us might be a product of our fantasy or perceived incorrectly. We also know that we think and what we think, but we can't know with 100% accuracy that what we think and perceive is real. So in my opinion it doesn't matter what you believe, but rather what you do with your beliefs.
Fantastic video. I actually recently remembered a video of yours from way, way back, where you talk about religion - before I was ever interested in the subject. I couldn't remember what you had said, however, and so that made me curious. It's good to know more about your views.
Glad you're back Greg. I am an Atheist. To me this means I do not believe in any gods. I don't know this, but there is no evidence that any exist. I became an atheist because I've also read the Bible. I don't understand how you can read about a talking donkey or talking tree, how the sun stopped, human sacrafice or zombies roaming Jerusalem and take that book as "truth."
This is just a guess, but is it viable to say that Christians can believe in the book in a way that the stories are only "symbols" rather than actual events happening on Earth?
Hinduism is another that pretty much says things in a symbolic way rather than forcing you to think "THIS HAPPENED AND THIS IS WHAT YOU MUST DO". It's all about how people think rather than interpreting books and listening to morons.
Also, keep in mind, creationist's "flood geology" is discounted as incorrect and flawed by essentially the entire scientific community.
Regarding the story of Noah and his ark, this story is predated by the myth of the "flood hero" Utnapishtim in the Epic of Gilgamesh, who was commanded by the god "Ea" to build a boat and to bring into it the "beasts and animals of the field" to survive a huge flood that the "great gods" were going to bring on the Earth. Noah's ark is a variation of this myth.
Mr. Solomon, as a catholic I have been taught that a lot of stories in the old testament are stories that are meant to teach a lesson. They're kind of like Jesus' parables
There could potentially be some form of deity. Unlikely, but possible.
But what's clear - from comparison with our observations of reality, from what's known of its history, from its contradictions with known science and history, from its contradictions with itself, from the pathetically human character of the deity within, and much much more besides - if there is a deity, then it is NOT the Abrahamic one.
There most probably is no god.
Even if there is, she most certainly isn't your god.
Greg is a great speaker for what makes sense. If I were to believe in a God, it would be the Non theist.If there are such things,would not get involved with Earth. Watch and hope Yes. Would not come out of a cloud and say do this or else, No No that would Not be a God. If there were one, there would Not be a Hell. No The Universe Was Not created 13 billion years Ago... Our local Universe Maybe Big Bang, that would have been a local event. If and we do exist it is forever and changing...
Also, Greg, i'm glad you are attempting to call Christians out at the end of the video, it's a good thing sometimes to get gut-checked on how we live our lives, but generalizing that all Christians don't have their own "houses" figured out isn't exactly correct. Proselytizing isn't what the Bible calls us to do in Matthew 28 in the great commission. Proselytizing is, according to some great biblical scholars, one of the great detriments to Christianity's spread.
You should really be on NPR or something. Your voice and personality do a large part in keeping me here for two thirty minute videos in a row. I enjoy your opinions very much as well. Thank you.
Great work Greg! Keep making videos!!! I would like to refer you to a book called "Heaven is for Real" and see if it might explain some things to you. Thanks.
@TGzAce Ace, that book is a joke, consumed and believed by gullible people and sheep...the same kind of sheep you can find sitting in pews on any given Sunday morning.
Also, in the same way, the pastor whom you got the "vibe" from, he's human like everyone else. He was experiencing a tough time in his life much like everyone does at some point in their life. True, he may not have been seeking what God had for him. Also, the Home Depot "Pitchfork" thing was a bit much. As a Christian, I live out my beliefs and show them throughout my life, but I don't force my beliefs on anyone nor do I make light of the lack of these beliefs in other's lives.
Ok, so here are the problems I have found with this video. Greg, you claim to be able to "quote the bible just as good as anyone" but obviously you missed it on Genesis 7 where it says Noah was to take 7 pairs of all clean animals and 2 pairs of all others. Also, God said to Noah that he was righteous in that generation in His eyes. There are tons of Geological evidences to the flood (i.e. coconino sandstone in the Grand Canyon and some research done on Mollusk fossils in the Black Sea....
Greg. The same guy that wrote Exodus, which is verified through egyptian hyroglyphs, also wrote Genisis. Do you think he made up Genisis and not Exodus? Do believe Exodus even happened? If not, how does that explain the hyroglyphs and the other cultures which also verified biblical happenings? The flood is recorded is several cultures. Tell me if any of my statements are incorrect and your opinion. You are a very wise man.
@Braksis8 Your argument cannot hold true for both humans and animals, since animals, unlike humans, are incapable of rational thought. Ethics is a purely human construct. Trying to justify rational human behavior with animal behavior is fallacious at best.
Roman Catholics would argue that the Bible does not need to be and should not be taken literally at every passage. They don't believe in "creationism" according to the Bible as other Christian denominations might; instead, they believe in theistic evolution. In fact, there is only one passage that Catholics argue must be taken literally, and this is the key difference between Catholicism and other Christian sects. So don't categorize all Christians into one group as Bible-humping individuals.
you also need to cut Christians some slack, your summing us all into one group. we are'nt all depressed or unhappy with our lives, we just believe in god as the higher power, and wish to give him the worship that he well deserves.
you also need to cut Christians some slack, your summing us all into one group. we are'nt all depressed or unhappy with our lives, we just believe in god as the higher power, and wish to give him the worship that he well deserves.
@3101010 No, based on Education my good person. From what I can see if I'm reading you correctly you are based on "Blind Faith", Many Gods before the current Gods... Why is this one Valid? I agree if a God were to exist it would Not be a Theist God.
There are things that are right or wrong because we have laws in society that say, "This is what is wrong," as well as the consequences for what happens when you commit this wrong.
What evidence exists for a natural morality inherent in every human being?
@vekka220 First of all, laws having nothing to do with ethics. I don't think you ever feel like an unethical person when you get a speeding ticket. Ethics (in not only humans but many species) come from the fact that populations are more successful when they cooperated, when they choose not to kill each other for pleasure and entertainment. There is, in fact, a perfectly rational way of looking at behaviors and seeing which maximize the growth potential of a population.
greg a lot of christians including myself believe that many stories in the bible arent factual but have inportant lessons in them. like Adam and Eve is telling us not to give into temptation (the snake tempting eve with the apple).
@aerozilla ...and a lot of people believe the stories are indeed "factual" and literal. Some people believe whatever parts they want to as literal, and discount other parts as being only stories and allegories.
People make the Bible say whatever they want it to say.
@GregSolomon well yeah, but they still have to look at the deeper meaning of the stories. they still have to look at the lesson of the story even if it is fiction, and follow that lesson. its not making the bible say what we want to. your bunching all christians into the same group here. you have to take into account that there are christians who will do as you say, and just repent, and others who try to take every lesson to heart, knowing doing so will make them a better person.
"You just do what you like, what's convenient, and then repent later." That is Christianity in a nut shell. I repeated that quote to my mom and she laughed so hard she nearly choked on her water (I guess I should have waited til she had swallowed, lol.) This is why I watch you, Greg.
I actually agree with and accept the notion that certain behaviors could have been 'learned' by humans as a direct result of years of that behavior having negative results. Like stealing, killing, rape would usually bring a negative result from retaliation or whatever. But when you use terms like 'ethics' and 'morals' you aren't describing simply an action that has a negative consequence that was learned by a species over generations(more to follow)
So you offer an acceptable answer for why different people may agree that a particular thing is 'wrong', but that doesn't create a standard of morality; It only creates consensus standard for acceptable behavior. You still have no way to explain to somebody why they shouldn't steal, other than the (possible) negative consequences. But if they are willing to accept the risk, why shouldn't they steal?
One can't say its 'just wrong", right? you have to offer proof. So what is the proof?
@TheLordHumungus I answered your question, reconciling for you what you incorrectly thought was a contradiction. I explained to you the universal "moral grammar" that is hardwired by natural selection into all humans (other than sociopaths)...Christians, atheists, Buddhists, etc., etc.
However, it's obvious that you merely want to argue for the sake of argument, ad infinitum (because you're a theist) , instead of just having a question answered. I'm not interested in doing so. Have a good day.
Relligions often describe death and disease as your destiny. In other words , if you die in a car accident this was MEANT to happen, it's your fate. This is some-what double moral from a religious mans perspective. Why do the pope have bullet-proof glass in his car? He basically tries to defend himself against threats that would be considered "fate" or "destiny" in religions. Why would you defend yourself agianst something you believe in so strongly.
@bwhyte11 that is not a valid question, an agnostic(or gnostic) is someone who knows or doesn't know something, it is not a middle ground between anything. Atheist-Theist = believe agnostic-gnostic = know
also, inb4 7 of every clean animal 2 of every unclean(or whatever it is)
greg i think that the vibes you get off people may be similar to judging someones character. perhaps you automatically judge someones character and read their body language and manorisms and the emotians in their voice and facial expressions and summarise an overall aspect ( if thats an apropiatte word, im sure you can think of a more fitting word)
The hypocrisy of most Christians is deplorable. They cherry pick bits of the bible so often they may as well be fruit farmers. Thank you for referring to the person whom I discussed Dawkins with - I like how Richard Dawkins actually says that strictly speaking he is an agnostic, because science cannot 100% disprove the existence of God (which is what atheists believe in). And in that context, I am agnostic too.
That idea about the video regarding the vibes? I'd be very grateful for that, I get the same things, and as a 16 year old kid I'd quite like to see your opinions and findings on them. Excellent video Greg, as per usual.
I'm not sure if morality is hardwired in our genetics or if it is a scientific fact, but it's a very interesting question which is indeed a question which can be answered by SCIENCE, the scientific method.
I wish... a time machine would exist. Only, solely, uniquely to PROVE that the bible was written by a delusional MEN, and not a "GOD" (whatever a God is).
hey greg, can you please make another video about this vibe thing because i get feelings of people from touch or eye contact and i can tell a lot of things about them from that. I would love it if you could please talk about the vibe thing and the book you were talking about also.
Immanuel Kant was a firm believer in this sort of moral law. However, he defined between nature and irrational beings, and moral law and rational beings.
Whilst I do believe in this sort of moral law, I also believe that it is impossible to know for sure that it exists. However, that principle applies to everything beyond oneself.
I think the first comment which you discussed either was mine or was discussing the same subject as I was. I do agree that our nature does have a propensity towards behaving in accordance with some moral law. If the purpose of our nature was only to be happy, then there would be no reason for us to be rational beings, as happiness could be gained far more efficiently through pure instinct. Therefore, we are inclined to seek a further purpose.
@TheBorgLives And I'm not gauging how wrong various infractions are; I'm just saying there's a difference between conscious infraction, like killing, stealing, or, in your case, scamming, and not willingly acting to help people you haven't met when you have to keep yourself afloat.
@TheBorgLives Yes, people do make complete self-righteous bastards of themselves, and I'm sorry to hear about getting screwed over by those scams. But that's the kind of thing I'm discussing. The people who scammed you knew they were setting up a scam and definitely knew that what they were doing was wrong. It didn't stop them from doing it, but they knew they were harming others through their actions. That is an act of conscious immorality. I'm posting another comment to finish my thoughts.
Greg, i love your videos!! I am so glad i subscribed to you. Obviously i dont know you personally, but based on your videos, our views on religion seem to be very similar, and its always interesting to hear you talk about that stuff so that i can hear someone else's thoughts on it.
Also, not all Christians take the Bible literally. You seem to think all of us do. Personally, I think a lot that happens in the Bible is symbolic. Earth and live on it created in 7 days? Unlikely. More likely it was created through eons, with God using evolution to create everything. That's only ONE thing. There are many symbolical things in the Bible. Noah's ark is another.
in judgment of US because they believe they know exactly what we believe. But not all Christians are alike, and I'm deeply offended when you point your finger "you Christians", generalizing us all like a flock of mindless lemmings.
I'm a Catholic, and I actually enjoyed your previous video. It's when you started answering questions that started to annoy me. You contend that there are only a few reasons why adults can be indoctrinated and it's through fear, weak mindedness and depression. That's it? You can truly find no other reason? Then I find that's a very cynical (and incorrect) view of our faith. Not all Christians try to scare atheists with hellfire. Most don't care. I don't. I start to care when other people sit
@TheBorgLives And as for useless and senseless killing, wars are fought because the people involved believe they are fighting for what is truly right. Useless and senseless killing can be associated with people like Charles Manson. Even al-Qaeda has a cause to fight for, as Greg mentioned. Usefulness and senselessness are all relative: judgment calls by third parties.
@TheBorgLives There's an enormous difference between conscious morality (not killing/stealing/cheating etc.) and lack of realization. The morality that has been discussed is broken through conscious effort. Not feeding societies thousands of miles away and instead being concerned about yourself and your family is different. Don't get me wrong, ignoring the world's hungry population is cruel, but it is a different form of "sin" than taking a knife and stabbing somebody.
@MrPhildas The Code of Hammurabi? That predates the Commandments and has many of the same laws. And we don't even know if those were the first laws ever written; they're just the earliest laws discovered to date.
Greg your argument of ethics being hardwired into the human race as means of survival of the group could be also used to explain the existence of religion.
@CrappyCartoons You are quite possibly correct,at one time ,religion was a survival characteristic,used to explain the workings of the world around us.
@CrappyCartoons Religion can be described as a search for answers. Faith would not exist if humans knew everything. The spiritual answers that most religions seek only help the survival of those described by Greg to be in need of them for the sake of their existence. Knowing whether or not a man was swallowed by a whale thousands of years ago won't help you try and find food and shelter for the community. Not killing, not stealing, not being adulterous keep things in check for society.
04:48 - yes, Greg, this is a nice caricature of the Noah story.
Now, if you think you need to believe the story AS IS, it might actually be quite ridiculous.
BUT, if you see it as it was meant to be; as an educational story, teaching you as a christian, that immoral behaviour leads to great danger (which is explained in WHY god floods the earth), it does not seem ridiculous at all.
NOAH and the arch is a great lesson, that the moral person wins. Its a great story even for the non-religious.
I am not a christian and I really dont see how it's a great story to have every life good and evil alike drowned to death but this one drunkard and his family?
@KarinMikazuki If you look deeply into the meshwork of the story you will find many morals in this story. Starting with "its important to care for one's planet" to "it's important not to let species die out". Some even go as far as stating, that it was the biblical hint to store DNA of endangered species to save them from natural disasters. The story is very, very deep, as I said. Many truths and much wisdom to be extracted. As I said before - if you take it as factual, you might be confused.
@tomthemd The Bible is full of such morality, but did somebody really build a boat large enough to fit two of every animal on earth on the command of a being he could not see nor touch? Maybe, maybe not. But the morality of the story can be interpreted to mean that. I fully agree with the morality of biblical stories, but I'm not so sure that they are 100% factual.
By the way, I like that idea of storing DNA. I wish scientists had thought of that earlier...
I just know that I know that I know that your right Greg!!
GraveyarDisciple 3 weeks ago 2
Awesome series of videos Greg thanks for taking your time and sharing your thoughts on this fragile subjects...I totally agree with what your saying.
GraveyarDisciple 3 weeks ago
Greg Please do not include commercials, Ace Hardware Home Depot Lowell's (you forgot Menards), the only comercial that should be in the "holy book" is that everybody has to pay 10% of their income to the "santa madre iglesia" otherwise you (everybody) will go directly to "los quintos infiernos". I was told by family members that "hell" is the place I will go, I said "good", because I am going to have the oportunity in hell to mingle with all the popes".
Gracias Greg and keep up your great work.
tumamacantaybaila 3 weeks ago
I demand MORE pipe in my Greg Solomon videos!
clayp72 1 month ago 2
Greg, i am a christian. to the best of my ability, even if my ability isnt that great i like to look at religion the way you do. I am only 19 years old so i cant know as much as you do. and i cant find the time to read as much material as you have. but i just wanted to thank you personally for your videos. Inluding these videos. (for the past few years ive felt like a "sheep" walking into church listening to what everyone else has to say while never getting to read for myself) thanks greg. RYAN
Barronbum1 6 months ago
That lady must've been hot. Really, really hot...
unabomberman 6 months ago
Greg I would just like to tell you, as you probably already know, that your Koran is not a official Koran unless it is written in Arabic.
BeGladItsAlmostOver 6 months ago
Such a well articulated man you are.
Some research is interpreted with interior motives.
S o m e research """appears""" to yield so and so.
Seekandyoushallfind!
roncruz37 6 months ago
@GregSolomon You're so narrow minded to Christianity. Go pick on another topic not my religion.
TheSuperMarioFan500 7 months ago
@TheSuperMarioFan500 congratulations for either not watching the video or missing the point entirely. He actually says quite a few times in this series that he is simply discussing the prominent religion in his area. Considering how many Christians came to him with flimsy remarks towards part one, it's perfectly acceptable to scrutinize those claims.
If your religion cannot stand up to scrutiny, it's time for a new religion.
SeireiNoRyu 7 months ago
Greg, thank you for your reply! I have come to the conclusion that man made religions are just that! The Bible survives the years, but each religion has their own take on how they see it. The other religions,that don't teach Christ, were written years after the gospel of Christ. The Jehovah Witnesses wake me at least once a month and say if I don't join them, then I am doomed!!! I studied their history and they came about in the late 1800's. How could they be the only ones? Doesn't logic!!!!
Helga1232 7 months ago
BIBLE IS TRUTH
TheIceKing750 7 months ago
@TheIceKing750 Only according to the bible itself. The logic to your statement is completely circular.
SeireiNoRyu 7 months ago
If what you teach is suppose to be accepted by us the viewing audience,and you
say that there is no proof of the Bible being true. Then one day you to will get old
and die. Are you so sure a man that would say, you know exactly what is on the other side after death. You choose to believe Not In God, but suppose at a 50%
chance, everything in the word IS true, and you have passed through, and have to
stand in a Judgement in front of God. Are you so willing to gamble with your soul?
Helga1232 7 months ago
@Helga1232 No it is more like there is a .00001% chance that everything in the Bible is true considering every other religion out there says that their holy book is true and every other religion is false. Atheists are the ones on the 50% chance side while everybody else pretty much has a minute fraction of the other side of the pie chart. It comforts me that God gave me no evidence that he exists or even which religion is the "true" religion. If I stood before him that would be my case.
iMagUdspEllr 7 months ago
Greg I have found that the ancient Sumerian tablets of creation seem to coralate with what is written directly in the first several chapters of geneses when compared to each other. You and I both know which one is thousands of years older..And is more believable with a scientific foundation and a correlation to what is said in many of the ancient histories told from many different civilizations around the world..
mannexx111 7 months ago
25:22-25-36 It's in the Bible "Remove the plank from your own eye before removing the splinter from a brother's eye" My argument for a deistic God is how could this universe come from nothing. My argument for a theistic God is how come we are above all other animals unless we are made in the image of something personal
SSROCKLEGEND 8 months ago
@SSROCKLEGEND How could God come from nothing if this universe needed to be created... why not him too? We appear to be above all other animals but that is simply how we evolved. There are many organisms on this planet that are far more superior to us in nearly every category. We excel in the area of intelligence. But, should harsh climate changes occur on this planet... there would be many organisms besides humans more likely to survive those changes.
iMagUdspEllr 7 months ago
@iMagUdspEllr God is divine, we are human. The main problem is pride, we aren't the greatest and we can't understand everything
SSROCKLEGEND 7 months ago
@SSROCKLEGEND I am not "too prideful" to accept something that which has no proof to be true. There is just simply no evidence. It doesn't matter how great we are or how capable we are able to understand things. We don't need to make up fairy tales or believe in them to give us "answers". We can't give God a free pass to instantly popping into existence because he is "divine" (a word we invented). The universe doesn't need a creator only a creation event which could be triggered by anything.
iMagUdspEllr 7 months ago
@SSROCKLEGEND That creation event could be God... or just about anything else you can imagine. We don't have a way to go back in time or leave our universe to see how or what created this universe. We can only theorize and try and understand the universe we are in. And should we come to fully understand our universe we could begin to understand what lies outside of it and what spawned this universe. But we get there through science not fairy tales.
iMagUdspEllr 7 months ago
@iMagUdspEllr Ever try disproving my "fairy tails" with science? Do you really believe we will ever be able to prove how the world was created? By the way, the Big Bang Theory was created by a priest originally called the Big Noise so that doesn't disprove God. And apparently you don't know how men used to hunt. We would chase animals for long periods of time until they couldn't run anymore because we can get more air from standing upright and not having the extra weight of fur.
SSROCKLEGEND 7 months ago
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@SSROCKLEGEND I will disprove your fairy tales with science right now. There is no evidence that they ever occurred. Now, your turn to come up with proof that the stories in the Bible happened. What do ancient hunting techniques have to do with this discussion? Oh and you also forgot that we are bipedal... that helps us walk longer distances without tiring, though it makes us slower.
iMagUdspEllr 7 months ago
You are an interesting guy, a free thinker . Liked your logic love to hear your thoughts on M theory (String Theory). I've come to be a nihilist , hope i'm wrong.
ikm64 8 months ago
Universal moral grammar. What is the evidence of this? The full prisons? The atrocities perpetrated by one human against another. People killing for fun - search the web, you will find masses and masses of information on how there is an ever decreasing moral grammar. People of faith and those without faith are directionless and are killing and hurting on a minute by minute basis. There is no evidence that we conform to this moral code.
tampere673 8 months ago
@tampere673 Mr. Tampere, the majority of people are not "killing for fun" or "perpetrating atrocities." Nor do the vast majority of people end up in prison. The majority...the vast majority...of people live regular lives within society, obeying the laws and adhering to the moral grammar innate within them. Only a small minority of people are perpetrators of anti-social behavior that makes them unfit to live within society with the rest of us.
GregSolomon 8 months ago 8
@GregSolomon Hahah the majority of people don't "kill for fun" or what have you because its not in their best interest. Believe me, in a society with lesser technology (notice how I make no mention to natural selecting factors) people's interests change and suddenly, killing somebody isn't quite the same thing.
henryk8675309 6 months ago
@GregSolomon Actually wait…don't believe me…read the news ;)
henryk8675309 6 months ago
@tampere673 I only partially agree with GregSolomon on how this works. Many people do not indeed follow "universal moral grammar". But, that isn't because they don't believe in God it is because they are stupid, desperate, have ulterior motives, mental disorders etc. Atheists do not need to invent a whole new word (sin) or be commanded by God or threatened with eternal punishment in order to come to the conclusion of the right thing to do. I do the right thing because I understand why.
iMagUdspEllr 7 months ago
@iMagUdspEllr Unfortunately many people require divine commandments to instill enough fear/reverence in someone to behave correctly. But, that is why the smart and powerful (mostly just powerful) wrote the Bible and revised the Bible to create a form of ordered control over those under their power (who were widely too stupid or greedy to come to the conclusion that it is better to work together as a human race rather than pillage and plunder each other for personal gain).
iMagUdspEllr 7 months ago
Hi Greg,
I am a 21 yr old student who loves your videos. I've been following you for a few years now and enjoy your videos greatly.
I loved these videos as well, very intellectually stimulating. I am not a religious person but I am interested in your opinion about the book "Evidence of the Afterlife". If you are not familiar, it is essentially a collection of accounts of those who have had near-death experiences and all of them are very similar.
rigit23 8 months ago
@GregSolomon are you an evolutionist?
Uplink199 8 months ago
People... just watch The Zeitgeist Movie and you will know what is true and what not :)
xccaae 8 months ago
@xccaae yeah because watching a movie obviously tells the complete truth, right?
Zeitgeist is a piece of trash overall, not that it doesn't make some good points. It's a very biased video that says many half-truths and misleading statements. It's not an educative video at all, but just propaganda for a specific group's view on things.
MsHojat 8 months ago
@MsHojat I didn't say it tells the complete truth.. but it will surly open your eyes and realize certain aspects :)
xccaae 8 months ago
Greg, it seems to me you would consider yourself a deist. Am I right?
zwfwrestling 8 months ago
Are you an atheist? What number would you be on the Richard Dawkins 1-7 scale? Dawkins says he's a 6 in the God Delusion. In your opinion is he agnostic or atheist?
NoPinocchio 8 months ago
@NoPinocchio Nostic means to have absolute proof and certainty of one's belief.
Agnostic means to not have absolute certainty or proof of ones belief.
Theism is the belief in a deity(s).
Atheism is when one doesn't believe in a deity.
The answer is that everyone is Agnostic because no one has absolute proof which would put Richard Dawkins in the category of an Agnostic Atheist.
kingkong8974 8 months ago
@kingkong8974 You need to go back and research your term definitions. Your either very confused or don't have the quotient necessary to understand these topics..
mannexx111 7 months ago
@mannexx111 Go ahead and define the terms.
kingkong8974 7 months ago
@GregSolomon
"People make the Bible say whatever they want it to say."
I agree with that 100%, but I'm going to play the devils' advocate here. Is there any "rule" or text that clarifies HOW the Bible is meant to be perceived? To perceive it as a strict manual or merely a rough guideline of morality and ethics that are implied through it's stories and passages? If not, then isn't the Bible generally understood to be open to interpretation? Or is this incorrect? Food for thought. Great video :)
araknidkid 8 months ago
@araknidkid
IMO, The term "open to interpretation" is another way of saying that the Bible has lost it's true meaning. I don't mean that as a way to discount or demean anything in it, but I believe that there were specific intentions that were not "open to interpretation" when it was written. Over the years those intentions were lost through translation and ever changing societal values. We may never know the exact meaning, but that's ok. It's reference for how you should live your life. (:
thecired 8 months ago
And there I was, actually sitting back and drinking my favourite beverage.
Butterfliesandzebras 8 months ago
Hi Greg. I'm a Christian and I agree 100% with your last point. I would like to refer you to this video: watch?v=3PzyUQZdjKw
However, for me, the whole point of Christianity is to admit that one is not perfect. I would go as far as to say that the term "a good Christian" is an oxymoron, as you cannot become a Christian without (according to the Bible) being forgiven for being imperfect.
I totally agree with you though, just thought you missed out that little bit.
bogbog0118 8 months ago
Well said, it's all about convenience over morality :)
TheATHEISTNOW 8 months ago
@MultipleAbyss
Make that can cause cancer. Unless you'd like to prove when George Burns, Groucho Marx and several other famous (and chronic) cigar smokers died of cancer. Dealing in absolutes spreads ignorance much more often than not. I refer you to Mr. Solomon's video from some time ago titled "Cigars & Pipes."
On an unrelated note, Greg, I miss your video "Greg Solomon's Paradigm." Are you able to re-upload that by chance?
SeireiNoRyu 8 months ago
i don't think you would like doing voices for commercials or movies but your voice would be perfect for that
NerfTheBrightWizards 8 months ago
Greg your sarcasm about "the devil" is refreshing and after a long days work it was nice to laugh. hahah Home Hardware! hahahaha. Thanks Greg! I agree with the entirety of what you have said about these issues. I've battled with these concepts for a very long time. It has caused me great anxiety. I wondered what would happen if I didn't believe in the religion I was born into. I wonder if you could talk about death outside of religion? What it is and what it means for us as humans.
jamyee 8 months ago
great video greg!
Musician0489 8 months ago
if you add the total time of those videos together, it is 59 minutes and 59 seconds.
GODLY! hahah just kidding. Greg, i find your videos to be very interesting, even though i am only 17, i still find what you are saying to be very logical and ethical. in fact, i find myself sharaing many of your own ideas.
PS. please update your chevelle, that thing is awesome!
Gibson2tone 8 months ago
An excellent video. I especially loved the way you explained our ethical background in a very concise and clear manner.
I personally suggest you keep pursuing the topic of religion, as a great percentage of people have misguided or fallacious views. Perhaps make a video explaining the most common logical fallacies in a religious belief, or the dangers of relying on faith for our knowledge.
Voiderify 8 months ago
You talked about hydrogenated oils, what about refined sugar and other simple carbs?
heyyy19 8 months ago
Phenomenal. Back a vengence and better than ever!
Regarding the "innate moral framework" you discuss in this video (vs the enumerated sins brought down by moses), an even stronger case could be made for the innate case. Perhaps we might give examples of altruism in other social animals. Or maybe discuss the uncommonly long helplessness of human infants - a period of time no baby could survive without selfless parents.
RnathanF 8 months ago
I started clapping at the stuff you said at the end. As for the weird vibes, I get them as well. I actually did a bit of research about them too. The best I came up with is something to to with "TD Lingo" and the "frontal lobe's". As far as the christians out their, I'd like to say although you may feel the need to "save people", it isn't really christian of you to push your beliefs onto others. This is coming from one christian to another.
TheTarrMan 8 months ago
the devil bought the pitchfork from lowe's or ace hardware haha nice one greg
keyes53ljh 8 months ago
@keyes53ljh that was so funny!
Gibson2tone 8 months ago
Not too sure what the 'burn in hell' look at the end of this video was about... but the video - as always - was spot on.
If you have the time, Greg, please continue.
Actually, conspiracy theories would be an amazing topic, I'm sure you're well versed in it.
UnwrittenSymphony 8 months ago
Couldn't agree more Greg. Either live your life as a Christian full - then by all means try to "sell" your religion, or stop passing judgement on the way people live their own lives.
eddyjay123 8 months ago
A topic I can relate to and fully agree with. I like these videos
Thesharkster 8 months ago
Please do make a video about these "vibes" art some point. I have "vibes" that happen to me and I would love to hear about the theories or writings behind it.
LockeSpot 8 months ago
Noah! NOAH! i couldn't help but laugh
osh0011 8 months ago
Greg, the subject matter that your last two recent videos have been concerned with are your strong points. I really like it when you cover topics like this rather than topics concerning the youtube community. Just thought I'd let you know. If you'd like to try political analysis some time, that would be intriguing too!
Your Fan,
Roysensei
roysensei 8 months ago
Mister Deity on you tube created the world
marniespeaks 8 months ago
Is wonderful to actually being able to communicate with you, Greg, without even needing for me to reply or start the "conversation". You give us a wonderful feeling of being next to you, listening to your words and keeping them in our minds. Thanks for your return in YouTube and your interesting videos. Greetings from the island of Cyprus and until next time, Greg, take care.
Ganitox 8 months ago
When you think about it, what do we really know for sure? I can only come to the same conclusion as Descartes': "I think, therefore I am". We know for sure that we exist, but everything and everyone around us might be a product of our fantasy or perceived incorrectly. We also know that we think and what we think, but we can't know with 100% accuracy that what we think and perceive is real. So in my opinion it doesn't matter what you believe, but rather what you do with your beliefs.
MGSGeneral 8 months ago
I have over 100 subscriptions here on Youtube and your videos are by far my favorites. Thank you for uploading and please continue to do so!
MixedCalibur 8 months ago
Fantastic video. I actually recently remembered a video of yours from way, way back, where you talk about religion - before I was ever interested in the subject. I couldn't remember what you had said, however, and so that made me curious. It's good to know more about your views.
Fjordgnu 8 months ago
LOL. Noah.. NOAH! You need to build me a boat.
AllOutInsanity 8 months ago
@AllOutInsanity I HATE EVERY SINGLE PERSON IN THE WORLD EXCEPT YOU. NOW BUILD ME A BOAT.
MixedCalibur 8 months ago
Glad you're back Greg. I am an Atheist. To me this means I do not believe in any gods. I don't know this, but there is no evidence that any exist. I became an atheist because I've also read the Bible. I don't understand how you can read about a talking donkey or talking tree, how the sun stopped, human sacrafice or zombies roaming Jerusalem and take that book as "truth."
NoPinocchio 8 months ago
I love, I love lamp, I loveee desk, I love Ron, I LOVE GREG
Rylez44 8 months ago
This is just a guess, but is it viable to say that Christians can believe in the book in a way that the stories are only "symbols" rather than actual events happening on Earth?
Hinduism is another that pretty much says things in a symbolic way rather than forcing you to think "THIS HAPPENED AND THIS IS WHAT YOU MUST DO". It's all about how people think rather than interpreting books and listening to morons.
GenesisKnights 8 months ago
Also, keep in mind, creationist's "flood geology" is discounted as incorrect and flawed by essentially the entire scientific community.
Regarding the story of Noah and his ark, this story is predated by the myth of the "flood hero" Utnapishtim in the Epic of Gilgamesh, who was commanded by the god "Ea" to build a boat and to bring into it the "beasts and animals of the field" to survive a huge flood that the "great gods" were going to bring on the Earth. Noah's ark is a variation of this myth.
GregSolomon 8 months ago
Mr. Solomon, as a catholic I have been taught that a lot of stories in the old testament are stories that are meant to teach a lesson. They're kind of like Jesus' parables
Lloyds1123 8 months ago
There could potentially be some form of deity. Unlikely, but possible.
But what's clear - from comparison with our observations of reality, from what's known of its history, from its contradictions with known science and history, from its contradictions with itself, from the pathetically human character of the deity within, and much much more besides - if there is a deity, then it is NOT the Abrahamic one.
There most probably is no god.
Even if there is, she most certainly isn't your god.
KlaxonCow 8 months ago
Greg is a great speaker for what makes sense. If I were to believe in a God, it would be the Non theist.If there are such things,would not get involved with Earth. Watch and hope Yes. Would not come out of a cloud and say do this or else, No No that would Not be a God. If there were one, there would Not be a Hell. No The Universe Was Not created 13 billion years Ago... Our local Universe Maybe Big Bang, that would have been a local event. If and we do exist it is forever and changing...
gerald2003r 8 months ago
You are correct. Thanks for the Videos!
gerald2003r 8 months ago
Oh god, I just love the way he describes storys, Agnostic my self, These descriptions are pure gold.
Apollexis 8 months ago
Also, Greg, i'm glad you are attempting to call Christians out at the end of the video, it's a good thing sometimes to get gut-checked on how we live our lives, but generalizing that all Christians don't have their own "houses" figured out isn't exactly correct. Proselytizing isn't what the Bible calls us to do in Matthew 28 in the great commission. Proselytizing is, according to some great biblical scholars, one of the great detriments to Christianity's spread.
MrGiftedReflex 8 months ago
You should really be on NPR or something. Your voice and personality do a large part in keeping me here for two thirty minute videos in a row. I enjoy your opinions very much as well. Thank you.
demonatalord 8 months ago
Great work Greg! Keep making videos!!! I would like to refer you to a book called "Heaven is for Real" and see if it might explain some things to you. Thanks.
TGzAce 8 months ago
@TGzAce Ace, that book is a joke, consumed and believed by gullible people and sheep...the same kind of sheep you can find sitting in pews on any given Sunday morning.
GregSolomon 8 months ago 11
Also, in the same way, the pastor whom you got the "vibe" from, he's human like everyone else. He was experiencing a tough time in his life much like everyone does at some point in their life. True, he may not have been seeking what God had for him. Also, the Home Depot "Pitchfork" thing was a bit much. As a Christian, I live out my beliefs and show them throughout my life, but I don't force my beliefs on anyone nor do I make light of the lack of these beliefs in other's lives.
MrGiftedReflex 8 months ago
Ok, so here are the problems I have found with this video. Greg, you claim to be able to "quote the bible just as good as anyone" but obviously you missed it on Genesis 7 where it says Noah was to take 7 pairs of all clean animals and 2 pairs of all others. Also, God said to Noah that he was righteous in that generation in His eyes. There are tons of Geological evidences to the flood (i.e. coconino sandstone in the Grand Canyon and some research done on Mollusk fossils in the Black Sea....
MrGiftedReflex 8 months ago
Great work Greg! Keep making videos!!!
TGzAce 8 months ago
Greg. The same guy that wrote Exodus, which is verified through egyptian hyroglyphs, also wrote Genisis. Do you think he made up Genisis and not Exodus? Do believe Exodus even happened? If not, how does that explain the hyroglyphs and the other cultures which also verified biblical happenings? The flood is recorded is several cultures. Tell me if any of my statements are incorrect and your opinion. You are a very wise man.
BenjaminPaulWoodham 8 months ago
@Braksis8 Your argument cannot hold true for both humans and animals, since animals, unlike humans, are incapable of rational thought. Ethics is a purely human construct. Trying to justify rational human behavior with animal behavior is fallacious at best.
vekka220 8 months ago
Oh my god, two videos a week? Keep them coming, Greg. Every video is top quality.
EpicLulzKing 8 months ago
I could listen to Greg for hours on end. Wise WAY beyond his years.
clayp72 8 months ago
You're videos in quality, are always appreciated. Feels great to see you posting again.
Apollexis 8 months ago
Roman Catholics would argue that the Bible does not need to be and should not be taken literally at every passage. They don't believe in "creationism" according to the Bible as other Christian denominations might; instead, they believe in theistic evolution. In fact, there is only one passage that Catholics argue must be taken literally, and this is the key difference between Catholicism and other Christian sects. So don't categorize all Christians into one group as Bible-humping individuals.
vekka220 8 months ago
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you also need to cut Christians some slack, your summing us all into one group. we are'nt all depressed or unhappy with our lives, we just believe in god as the higher power, and wish to give him the worship that he well deserves.
aerozilla 8 months ago
you also need to cut Christians some slack, your summing us all into one group. we are'nt all depressed or unhappy with our lives, we just believe in god as the higher power, and wish to give him the worship that he well deserves.
aerozilla 8 months ago
@aerozilla Thats delusional
3101010 8 months ago
@3101010 Wrong!
gerald2003r 8 months ago
@gerald2003r Based on what? you blind faith? GOD FAIL.....
3101010 8 months ago
@3101010 No, based on Education my good person. From what I can see if I'm reading you correctly you are based on "Blind Faith", Many Gods before the current Gods... Why is this one Valid? I agree if a God were to exist it would Not be a Theist God.
gerald2003r 8 months ago
@gerald2003r There is no God's and you are delusinal if you think there is. The End.
3101010 8 months ago
There are things that are right or wrong because we have laws in society that say, "This is what is wrong," as well as the consequences for what happens when you commit this wrong.
What evidence exists for a natural morality inherent in every human being?
vekka220 8 months ago
@vekka220 First of all, laws having nothing to do with ethics. I don't think you ever feel like an unethical person when you get a speeding ticket. Ethics (in not only humans but many species) come from the fact that populations are more successful when they cooperated, when they choose not to kill each other for pleasure and entertainment. There is, in fact, a perfectly rational way of looking at behaviors and seeing which maximize the growth potential of a population.
Braksis8 8 months ago
"A storm going on in his life" is an ambiguous statement. It does not necessarily mean a person is depressed with his or her life.
vekka220 8 months ago
greg a lot of christians including myself believe that many stories in the bible arent factual but have inportant lessons in them. like Adam and Eve is telling us not to give into temptation (the snake tempting eve with the apple).
aerozilla 8 months ago
@aerozilla ...and a lot of people believe the stories are indeed "factual" and literal. Some people believe whatever parts they want to as literal, and discount other parts as being only stories and allegories.
People make the Bible say whatever they want it to say.
GregSolomon 8 months ago 18
@GregSolomon well yeah, but they still have to look at the deeper meaning of the stories. they still have to look at the lesson of the story even if it is fiction, and follow that lesson. its not making the bible say what we want to. your bunching all christians into the same group here. you have to take into account that there are christians who will do as you say, and just repent, and others who try to take every lesson to heart, knowing doing so will make them a better person.
aerozilla 8 months ago
"You just do what you like, what's convenient, and then repent later." That is Christianity in a nut shell. I repeated that quote to my mom and she laughed so hard she nearly choked on her water (I guess I should have waited til she had swallowed, lol.) This is why I watch you, Greg.
raerae1281 8 months ago
Hey Greg, thanks for answering my question.
I actually agree with and accept the notion that certain behaviors could have been 'learned' by humans as a direct result of years of that behavior having negative results. Like stealing, killing, rape would usually bring a negative result from retaliation or whatever. But when you use terms like 'ethics' and 'morals' you aren't describing simply an action that has a negative consequence that was learned by a species over generations(more to follow)
TheLordHumungus 8 months ago
So you offer an acceptable answer for why different people may agree that a particular thing is 'wrong', but that doesn't create a standard of morality; It only creates consensus standard for acceptable behavior. You still have no way to explain to somebody why they shouldn't steal, other than the (possible) negative consequences. But if they are willing to accept the risk, why shouldn't they steal?
One can't say its 'just wrong", right? you have to offer proof. So what is the proof?
TheLordHumungus 8 months ago
@TheLordHumungus I answered your question, reconciling for you what you incorrectly thought was a contradiction. I explained to you the universal "moral grammar" that is hardwired by natural selection into all humans (other than sociopaths)...Christians, atheists, Buddhists, etc., etc.
However, it's obvious that you merely want to argue for the sake of argument, ad infinitum (because you're a theist) , instead of just having a question answered. I'm not interested in doing so. Have a good day.
GregSolomon 8 months ago
Greg, i would appreciate if you did a video explaining these "vibes". i get these vibes too, and find it very interesting. Thank you.
j1nz095 8 months ago
If Renetto & Solomon aren't battling, I'm not interested.
haroof 8 months ago
@haroof stay tuned veka220 may become the next opponent
mephistopole 8 months ago
Relligions often describe death and disease as your destiny. In other words , if you die in a car accident this was MEANT to happen, it's your fate. This is some-what double moral from a religious mans perspective. Why do the pope have bullet-proof glass in his car? He basically tries to defend himself against threats that would be considered "fate" or "destiny" in religions. Why would you defend yourself agianst something you believe in so strongly.
Sabbador 8 months ago
@bwhyte11 that is not a valid question, an agnostic(or gnostic) is someone who knows or doesn't know something, it is not a middle ground between anything. Atheist-Theist = believe agnostic-gnostic = know
also, inb4 7 of every clean animal 2 of every unclean(or whatever it is)
arttay1090 8 months ago
greg i think that the vibes you get off people may be similar to judging someones character. perhaps you automatically judge someones character and read their body language and manorisms and the emotians in their voice and facial expressions and summarise an overall aspect ( if thats an apropiatte word, im sure you can think of a more fitting word)
but im just a 16 year old, what do i know..
22may95 8 months ago
The hypocrisy of most Christians is deplorable. They cherry pick bits of the bible so often they may as well be fruit farmers. Thank you for referring to the person whom I discussed Dawkins with - I like how Richard Dawkins actually says that strictly speaking he is an agnostic, because science cannot 100% disprove the existence of God (which is what atheists believe in). And in that context, I am agnostic too.
Thanks for posting the video.
bitgood 8 months ago
The "10 commandments" are not commandments; they are prohibitions.
FlairPhoenix 8 months ago
That idea about the video regarding the vibes? I'd be very grateful for that, I get the same things, and as a 16 year old kid I'd quite like to see your opinions and findings on them. Excellent video Greg, as per usual.
baronvonchunk 8 months ago
I'm not sure if morality is hardwired in our genetics or if it is a scientific fact, but it's a very interesting question which is indeed a question which can be answered by SCIENCE, the scientific method.
Treknologist 8 months ago
I wish... a time machine would exist. Only, solely, uniquely to PROVE that the bible was written by a delusional MEN, and not a "GOD" (whatever a God is).
XaviNL 8 months ago
Greg was the main character in the Dead Zone.
Kamzik2006 8 months ago
hey greg, can you please make another video about this vibe thing because i get feelings of people from touch or eye contact and i can tell a lot of things about them from that. I would love it if you could please talk about the vibe thing and the book you were talking about also.
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MercifiesProductions 8 months ago
Immanuel Kant was a firm believer in this sort of moral law. However, he defined between nature and irrational beings, and moral law and rational beings.
Whilst I do believe in this sort of moral law, I also believe that it is impossible to know for sure that it exists. However, that principle applies to everything beyond oneself.
TheBestPrevail 8 months ago
oh, now i get it.
HOME DEPOT IS THE SOURCE OF THE DEVIL'S POWER
GrizzlyAngus 8 months ago
Interesting video, Greg.
I think the first comment which you discussed either was mine or was discussing the same subject as I was. I do agree that our nature does have a propensity towards behaving in accordance with some moral law. If the purpose of our nature was only to be happy, then there would be no reason for us to be rational beings, as happiness could be gained far more efficiently through pure instinct. Therefore, we are inclined to seek a further purpose.
TheBestPrevail 8 months ago
30 minutes is not long enough to listen to this great and wise man.
aidencurl 8 months ago
Mr Solomon, I posted a two part video response rather than posting a comment on your video due to a broken wrist.
phantom409 8 months ago
Hey Greg, I was wondering what your thoughts on the Zeitgeist film series and the Venus Project were?
TheThing0123 8 months ago
Kepp them coming.
sangeensingh 8 months ago
This one was pretty good. I'd like to hear more on cigars or black holes next.
natewheatshelf 8 months ago
religion is one of several subjects of which he is quite knowledgeable
CriticalMoose 8 months ago 2
@CriticalMoose hehe, an old-school fan right there.
Zenithstrife 8 months ago
Your getting a video response by me, Greg.
phantom409 8 months ago
yeah discussing 9/11 conspiarcies would be great
911tomo 8 months ago
I may not always agree with you but I respect ur vide making. keep making more. I think you would be good discussing 9/11 conspiarcies and such
lynchman5555 8 months ago
@TheBorgLives And I'm not gauging how wrong various infractions are; I'm just saying there's a difference between conscious infraction, like killing, stealing, or, in your case, scamming, and not willingly acting to help people you haven't met when you have to keep yourself afloat.
By no means is either form of infraction right.
McQDan2013 8 months ago
@TheBorgLives Yes, people do make complete self-righteous bastards of themselves, and I'm sorry to hear about getting screwed over by those scams. But that's the kind of thing I'm discussing. The people who scammed you knew they were setting up a scam and definitely knew that what they were doing was wrong. It didn't stop them from doing it, but they knew they were harming others through their actions. That is an act of conscious immorality. I'm posting another comment to finish my thoughts.
McQDan2013 8 months ago
Greg, i love your videos!! I am so glad i subscribed to you. Obviously i dont know you personally, but based on your videos, our views on religion seem to be very similar, and its always interesting to hear you talk about that stuff so that i can hear someone else's thoughts on it.
ADeadlierSnake 8 months ago
Also, not all Christians take the Bible literally. You seem to think all of us do. Personally, I think a lot that happens in the Bible is symbolic. Earth and live on it created in 7 days? Unlikely. More likely it was created through eons, with God using evolution to create everything. That's only ONE thing. There are many symbolical things in the Bible. Noah's ark is another.
komikero 8 months ago 2
in judgment of US because they believe they know exactly what we believe. But not all Christians are alike, and I'm deeply offended when you point your finger "you Christians", generalizing us all like a flock of mindless lemmings.
komikero 8 months ago
I'm a Catholic, and I actually enjoyed your previous video. It's when you started answering questions that started to annoy me. You contend that there are only a few reasons why adults can be indoctrinated and it's through fear, weak mindedness and depression. That's it? You can truly find no other reason? Then I find that's a very cynical (and incorrect) view of our faith. Not all Christians try to scare atheists with hellfire. Most don't care. I don't. I start to care when other people sit
komikero 8 months ago 2
Did you give up your pipe, Mr. Solomon? Just wondering... :)
ShortbusMooner 8 months ago 2
@ShortbusMooner Well it seems he has changed his lifestyle. Seeing as he cares about what he eats, maybe he's quit smoking too :O
GenesisKnights 8 months ago
@TheBorgLives And as for useless and senseless killing, wars are fought because the people involved believe they are fighting for what is truly right. Useless and senseless killing can be associated with people like Charles Manson. Even al-Qaeda has a cause to fight for, as Greg mentioned. Usefulness and senselessness are all relative: judgment calls by third parties.
McQDan2013 8 months ago
@TheBorgLives There's an enormous difference between conscious morality (not killing/stealing/cheating etc.) and lack of realization. The morality that has been discussed is broken through conscious effort. Not feeding societies thousands of miles away and instead being concerned about yourself and your family is different. Don't get me wrong, ignoring the world's hungry population is cruel, but it is a different form of "sin" than taking a knife and stabbing somebody.
McQDan2013 8 months ago
Greg they found the boat .The ten are the start of all the laws we have that and the magna
MrPhildas 8 months ago
@MrPhildas The Code of Hammurabi? That predates the Commandments and has many of the same laws. And we don't even know if those were the first laws ever written; they're just the earliest laws discovered to date.
McQDan2013 8 months ago
It is mysterious Greg. You must realise that you have the powers that be on youtube. :-P
GenesisKnights 8 months ago 2
Where do these vibes come from? Maybe it's God talking to you. You better listen.
Sandstorm88 8 months ago
Greg your argument of ethics being hardwired into the human race as means of survival of the group could be also used to explain the existence of religion.
CrappyCartoons 8 months ago
@CrappyCartoons You are quite possibly correct,at one time ,religion was a survival characteristic,used to explain the workings of the world around us.
MsPaleMoon 8 months ago
@CrappyCartoons Religion can be described as a search for answers. Faith would not exist if humans knew everything. The spiritual answers that most religions seek only help the survival of those described by Greg to be in need of them for the sake of their existence. Knowing whether or not a man was swallowed by a whale thousands of years ago won't help you try and find food and shelter for the community. Not killing, not stealing, not being adulterous keep things in check for society.
McQDan2013 8 months ago
You are a wise man, Mr. Solomon. I very much appreciate your commentary. You are doing a great service.
spsmith1965 8 months ago 19
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spsmith1965 8 months ago
So Greg - I'm going to pop the question to you. Answer me please:
What happens to you, when you die. Tell me, what you know happens, what you think happens and what you would like to happen.
tomthemd 8 months ago
Greg has the most epic opening to any of my subscriptions lol.
LynxCoding 8 months ago
04:48 - yes, Greg, this is a nice caricature of the Noah story.
Now, if you think you need to believe the story AS IS, it might actually be quite ridiculous.
BUT, if you see it as it was meant to be; as an educational story, teaching you as a christian, that immoral behaviour leads to great danger (which is explained in WHY god floods the earth), it does not seem ridiculous at all.
NOAH and the arch is a great lesson, that the moral person wins. Its a great story even for the non-religious.
tomthemd 8 months ago
@tomthemd
I am not a christian and I really dont see how it's a great story to have every life good and evil alike drowned to death but this one drunkard and his family?
KarinMikazuki 8 months ago 4
@KarinMikazuki If you look deeply into the meshwork of the story you will find many morals in this story. Starting with "its important to care for one's planet" to "it's important not to let species die out". Some even go as far as stating, that it was the biblical hint to store DNA of endangered species to save them from natural disasters. The story is very, very deep, as I said. Many truths and much wisdom to be extracted. As I said before - if you take it as factual, you might be confused.
tomthemd 8 months ago
@tomthemd The Bible is full of such morality, but did somebody really build a boat large enough to fit two of every animal on earth on the command of a being he could not see nor touch? Maybe, maybe not. But the morality of the story can be interpreted to mean that. I fully agree with the morality of biblical stories, but I'm not so sure that they are 100% factual.
By the way, I like that idea of storing DNA. I wish scientists had thought of that earlier...
McQDan2013 8 months ago
@tomthemd When you put it that way, it doesn't seem ridiculous. The specific details are hairy to me, but the lessons are priceless.
McQDan2013 8 months ago
soooooooooooooooo glad youre back. a pleasure.
rushofsuccess 8 months ago
helllo...............I'M GREG SOLOMON. epic lol
m1dnightshow 8 months ago
The first 3 minutes makes me point out the books of Howard Bloom, interesting literature, read them you won't regret.
BeortheMad 8 months ago
Two videos in one week? This is the Greg I subscribed to.
iGwim 8 months ago 46
I still wanna hear Greg's thoughts on the Iraq war.
Dmasterman 8 months ago