I'm becoming more of a humanist myself...not secular mind you. I think that many Christians often overlook the fact that Jesus was very Human. People are capable of so much more! The worst deeds in the world have been done by humans, as well as the best deeds. I think God has complete faith in people...unrealistic faith if you ask me...but we are capable of so much more. Ireanaus said, The Glory of God is a human being fully alive! I think this stuff is worth struggling through. Thanks!
I have come to be a humanist. I care about the lives and fate of people because they have intelligence and feelings and their needs are REAL.I dispise any dogmatic based system that subverts the minds of children and adults alike for it's own ends and cannot demonstrate in reality what is claimed as honest and truthful.Humanity has to tear down these things and destroy them forever and set itself high standards of truth that unite Humans to improve the only life we may have.
Love the song and you did a wonderful job with the photos. So often many of my favorite songs are depicted in a slightly "cheesy" way. Yours was powerful. Thanks for sharing.
@lkdsign Thanks! I contacted Tom Stone, the photographer and got his permission for the photos. Had a short conversation with him and am very impressed with his work. He didn't just take their picture, he got to know them. Not sure if he's a follower of Christ, but with his work, he's definitely contributed to the Kingdom of Heaven. Thanks for the encouragement.. the piece still moves me as well.
it dosnt matter about all this religous crap (im christan) this song is pretty cool. you dont have to be christan to like this, alot of my athiest friends like this song so all of you just stop trollin and listen to the song if you dont like it then dont listen to it.
You should all think a bit less of a saviour that allows the people he is here to save fall so much to the waste side.If it his 'grace' that put you in a position to 'look down' on others you would be better to stop deluding yourselves that the unfortunate are only worth helping because you fear they are christ and show them some HUMAN COMPASSION - something that your 'lord' needs to learn about.
@stratocaster539 Ok, first you need to work on grammar and spelling. Next you are wrong. People have pitiful lives because of sin. If you actually read the Bible you will se that this world is NOT how God made it because we are fallen. We are compelled to help these people because that is our duty and because we feel compassion. The point of the song is that we were made in God's image and that if we ignore the needs of others instead of helping others, it is like a slap in the face to the
@stratocaster539 creator. You do not have a strong argument because you have obviously not read the Bible, or have misunderstood it. We help them because Christ is looking back at us because humans are made in his image. God is love and Christ is God, therefore he is love. Thus we help others out of love and compassion for them, not fear of what would happen if we don't. You have it very wrong. Please read the Bible.
@xaayer There are no contemporaneous records to confirm that he even existed.This is from a period that was well documented by excellent historians yet there is no mention of this radical person, not one. I suppose I should read about Zeus,Thor etc and believe what is written about them?You need to study the political activities of Roman Emperor Constantine around 300AD and his assimilation of the christian myth into Roman culture.A myth I might add that was at least 1000 years old.
@stratocaster539 Then why are you arguing against somehting you haven't researched? You have no argument because you do not know the material well at all. Even if you don't believe it, because you haven't read it, you cannot give a strong argument against it.
@xaayer How do you think I know there is no proof? By research -what else?I will be the first to admit that there is always new discovery and information to challenge or augment my knowledge so, please, as you claim to be knowledgeable present just one irrefutable piece of evidence to show that It is historically true and not simply just another myth.
@xaayer That's typical. Avoid a chance to give just one bit of evidence to prove your case and instead display your religious arrogance in the form of an assumptive slur. You are in no position to judge my evolved sense of morality and I take your comment as a great insult.This world is coming of age and as far as i'm concerned the sooner your bronze-age mentality is gone the better - for all.The real judgement day is when you will have to choose between your kin or your state of delusion.
@stratocaster539 This argument was not about proof. It was about why Christians help and love other people. I answered your argument and that argument is over. You can insult me all you want, I know that this conversation was over since my second reply. :) Good day
@stratocaster539 Just got in on this conversation, 10 months later :) Thanks for taking time to share. I think Josephus mentions Jesus in his history of the period. I think there is a bit of proof of Jesus' existence. i feel for your argument though. Dogma has ruined many an opportunity for peace. Truth is, Jesus, whether people think he's real or not, had a yoke of understanding that simply said, Love God and love others...that's it.
@stratocaster539 Humanity has corrupted his teachings with their Dogma. Any Dogma that I possess should be focused on Loving others, not being proven right. Thanks for your thoughts. Hope you can find a positive example of God someday. There are some out there :)
@stratocaster539 and when Jesus was crucified and left to bleed to death on the cross, people mocked him with the same doctrine you mock him, saying "if he really is the son of God, like he claims, let him come down from there" "see if God will help him" and "he healed others, but can't heal himself?" understand that God has a plan, his plan was for Jesus to die for our sins, whatever you or I think on our own is not in God's plan. There are things happening that you can't see.
@willspri So...this 'plan' does it include all the horrific and criminal activity since day one?You say there are things happening that can't be seen? Really, just what are these things and just how do YOU know about them then?Or are you trying to tell me that there are things that are happening but you don't know what they are also?That is a strange one I must say.How did jesus 'die' exactly when he was bought back to life 3 days later?
This is really powerful. I listen to this song all the time but the images you've used brought me to tears and broke my heart, which is incredibly important as I often forget whose face I look at when I see others. God bless and keep up the good work!
By far the best video Ive seen so far tagged with this song. Very powerful images and very well choreographed to the music. Excellently done and thank you
I'm becoming more of a humanist myself...not secular mind you. I think that many Christians often overlook the fact that Jesus was very Human. People are capable of so much more! The worst deeds in the world have been done by humans, as well as the best deeds. I think God has complete faith in people...unrealistic faith if you ask me...but we are capable of so much more. Ireanaus said, The Glory of God is a human being fully alive! I think this stuff is worth struggling through. Thanks!
tscottallen 2 months ago
I have come to be a humanist. I care about the lives and fate of people because they have intelligence and feelings and their needs are REAL.I dispise any dogmatic based system that subverts the minds of children and adults alike for it's own ends and cannot demonstrate in reality what is claimed as honest and truthful.Humanity has to tear down these things and destroy them forever and set itself high standards of truth that unite Humans to improve the only life we may have.
stratocaster539 3 months ago
Love the song and you did a wonderful job with the photos. So often many of my favorite songs are depicted in a slightly "cheesy" way. Yours was powerful. Thanks for sharing.
lkdsign 3 months ago
@lkdsign Thanks! I contacted Tom Stone, the photographer and got his permission for the photos. Had a short conversation with him and am very impressed with his work. He didn't just take their picture, he got to know them. Not sure if he's a follower of Christ, but with his work, he's definitely contributed to the Kingdom of Heaven. Thanks for the encouragement.. the piece still moves me as well.
tscottallen 3 months ago
Sad truth but you take one of these people form the street and let them
walk in to one of the churches today and see what kind of reception he recieves. Most churchs today aare more worldly than heavenly .
bayoubilly62 4 months ago
So never judge other people because whatever we do for or to others we are dealing the Face of CHRIST. tHANK YOU FOR PUTTING THIS UP.
GOD bless and JESUS loves you all because died for you, went to hell and rose again!!!
SuperSpieth 6 months ago
it dosnt matter about all this religous crap (im christan) this song is pretty cool. you dont have to be christan to like this, alot of my athiest friends like this song so all of you just stop trollin and listen to the song if you dont like it then dont listen to it.
thatminivassalloguy 10 months ago
while many argue that Christ even existed, I feel HIM in this song. I'd rather be a fool for Jesus, then be a fool for Satan
sydnee11 1 year ago 2
@sydnee11 there is plenty of historical evidence for the existence of Christ not only in the Bible but from secular historians as well.
adampatrickcarter 4 months ago
You should all think a bit less of a saviour that allows the people he is here to save fall so much to the waste side.If it his 'grace' that put you in a position to 'look down' on others you would be better to stop deluding yourselves that the unfortunate are only worth helping because you fear they are christ and show them some HUMAN COMPASSION - something that your 'lord' needs to learn about.
stratocaster539 1 year ago
@stratocaster539 That made no sense btw I tried to read that three times and I could not make sense of it. Reword, yes?
xaayer 1 year ago
@xaayer Sure.
If christ is here to save mankind why do so many people have pityful lives?
The 'grace of god' is the thing that separates you from these people.
the only reason you feel compelled to help these people is because you feel that jesus is looking back at you.
time for critical thinking - abandon mythilogical dogma -help them because they are Human.
Ok?
stratocaster539 1 year ago
@stratocaster539 Ok, first you need to work on grammar and spelling. Next you are wrong. People have pitiful lives because of sin. If you actually read the Bible you will se that this world is NOT how God made it because we are fallen. We are compelled to help these people because that is our duty and because we feel compassion. The point of the song is that we were made in God's image and that if we ignore the needs of others instead of helping others, it is like a slap in the face to the
xaayer 1 year ago
@stratocaster539 creator. You do not have a strong argument because you have obviously not read the Bible, or have misunderstood it. We help them because Christ is looking back at us because humans are made in his image. God is love and Christ is God, therefore he is love. Thus we help others out of love and compassion for them, not fear of what would happen if we don't. You have it very wrong. Please read the Bible.
xaayer 1 year ago
@xaayer There are no contemporaneous records to confirm that he even existed.This is from a period that was well documented by excellent historians yet there is no mention of this radical person, not one. I suppose I should read about Zeus,Thor etc and believe what is written about them?You need to study the political activities of Roman Emperor Constantine around 300AD and his assimilation of the christian myth into Roman culture.A myth I might add that was at least 1000 years old.
stratocaster539 1 year ago
@stratocaster539 Then why are you arguing against somehting you haven't researched? You have no argument because you do not know the material well at all. Even if you don't believe it, because you haven't read it, you cannot give a strong argument against it.
xaayer 1 year ago
@xaayer How do you think I know there is no proof? By research -what else?I will be the first to admit that there is always new discovery and information to challenge or augment my knowledge so, please, as you claim to be knowledgeable present just one irrefutable piece of evidence to show that It is historically true and not simply just another myth.
stratocaster539 1 year ago
@stratocaster539 Well, the fact that you are mislead in your belief of why we care for people says otherwise. You have no argument.
xaayer 1 year ago
@xaayer That's typical. Avoid a chance to give just one bit of evidence to prove your case and instead display your religious arrogance in the form of an assumptive slur. You are in no position to judge my evolved sense of morality and I take your comment as a great insult.This world is coming of age and as far as i'm concerned the sooner your bronze-age mentality is gone the better - for all.The real judgement day is when you will have to choose between your kin or your state of delusion.
stratocaster539 1 year ago
@stratocaster539 This argument was not about proof. It was about why Christians help and love other people. I answered your argument and that argument is over. You can insult me all you want, I know that this conversation was over since my second reply. :) Good day
xaayer 1 year ago
@stratocaster539 Just got in on this conversation, 10 months later :) Thanks for taking time to share. I think Josephus mentions Jesus in his history of the period. I think there is a bit of proof of Jesus' existence. i feel for your argument though. Dogma has ruined many an opportunity for peace. Truth is, Jesus, whether people think he's real or not, had a yoke of understanding that simply said, Love God and love others...that's it.
tscottallen 3 months ago
@stratocaster539 Humanity has corrupted his teachings with their Dogma. Any Dogma that I possess should be focused on Loving others, not being proven right. Thanks for your thoughts. Hope you can find a positive example of God someday. There are some out there :)
tscottallen 3 months ago
@stratocaster539 and when Jesus was crucified and left to bleed to death on the cross, people mocked him with the same doctrine you mock him, saying "if he really is the son of God, like he claims, let him come down from there" "see if God will help him" and "he healed others, but can't heal himself?" understand that God has a plan, his plan was for Jesus to die for our sins, whatever you or I think on our own is not in God's plan. There are things happening that you can't see.
willspri 3 months ago
@willspri So...this 'plan' does it include all the horrific and criminal activity since day one?You say there are things happening that can't be seen? Really, just what are these things and just how do YOU know about them then?Or are you trying to tell me that there are things that are happening but you don't know what they are also?That is a strange one I must say.How did jesus 'die' exactly when he was bought back to life 3 days later?
stratocaster539 3 months ago
That's the real beauty, right there.
No wonder why Christ loved them dearly.
comali2212 1 year ago
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this song is gay
bevans52 1 year ago
Incredible Photos and music. Art, really
harpersmom 2 years ago
I love this song. Your video is what inspired me to take a B&W photography class. I really loved it so THANK YOU!!! :D
TalisLMc 2 years ago
Best video I have seen in a long time and so true. God Bless You
maryjwp 2 years ago
This album "Smell The Color 9" by Chris Rice is probably his masterpiece.
Thanks for the sensitive and artful video.
God bless
lastdaysguitar 2 years ago
This is really powerful. I listen to this song all the time but the images you've used brought me to tears and broke my heart, which is incredibly important as I often forget whose face I look at when I see others. God bless and keep up the good work!
bluechaboose 2 years ago
also y'all should check out kj-52's Life After Death. Both good songs. powerful
PointGaurd1411 2 years ago
this is so true.
PointGaurd1411 2 years ago
I love Chris Rice. My all time favorite artist. wonderful wonderful job with the video! Love it
boosky0607 3 years ago
Chris Rice is one unique lyricist.
legodesi 3 years ago
Off the spiritual chain. Be inspired to be the change!
GatorBaby06 3 years ago
I agree with Tyken12. Very very good job- I loved it. Very powerful. Thank you.
Lentes99 3 years ago
By far the best video Ive seen so far tagged with this song. Very powerful images and very well choreographed to the music. Excellently done and thank you
Tyken12 3 years ago
thank you for this beautiful video and reminder.
duribe19 4 years ago
Wow, really!
Thank You so much for sharing Your gift with us ;)
krissupassu 4 years ago
Beautiful... This has been one of my favourite songs of all times. It would have been hard to express the meaning of this song better than you did.
Laulutasku 4 years ago
wonderful imagry to go along with this vidio... chris rice would be proud himself
matewien 4 years ago
This is why Jesus never gave a description of Himself or left an 'image' of Himself. We have to see Jesus in every face we see.
Peace & God bless
Sandy
1Hope4All 4 years ago
wow.
thats compelling and powerfull.
im in awe.
MADDDYKINSSS 4 years ago 7
This is an amazing set of potos with a very thoughtful message. It's a lesson we all need to pay attention to, especially at ths time in history.
Magus
Talentwave 4 years ago 6