Brother Born Again

[tebuny1]

I'm glad the guy stood strong in his faith. I'm kinda in the same boat... family don't understand... but two cant walk together except they agree. they don't understand when God is telling you to do something, you need to do it. that's where your peace and joy lies in. not some great job in some large city! I thank God that he gives us an ear to hear what he's saying to us and a heart to understand, even when others dont... God is good.

[spphr308]

I believe in the Rapture

[kathmblair]

I love how they both still clearly love each other and are kind of OK, if not complacent, about totally not understanding each other's choices.

[roosty2145]

Don't feed his narcissism by acting bothered by his beliefs. That's what a narcissist would want. Tell him you love him but to keep his beliefs to himself when he's around you. Sorry for putting this in two comments but I hit the limit. Also, to qualify, I'm not a psychologist and this is just my best educated guess.

[kathmblair]

@roosty2145 But I think he (with no reference to religious people in general) didn't necessarily have a low intellect - I think she said she remembers him as a "smart" person. But I do think he evidently did need some serious guidance and rules for living all of his life - more than many religious people take on - and he found it at The Farm. There are lots of reasons to have trouble coping and they aren't all low IQs. I'm also not trying to discount his faith here. (TBC)

[kathmblair]

@roosty2145 2nd part: I also don't think he was forcing his beliefs on his family. He seemed to only explain them when asked or pushed, and even when the opinion was one his sister didn't appreciate, he still said she was his sister and he would always love her. He didn't want to accept/affirm her lifestyle choices when asked directly, but it didn't seem like he was browbeating her either. So basically, he did keep his beliefs to himself - she was asking him because she wanted to talk it out.

[roosty2145]

Your bro sounds like a a narcissist. You mention that even in high school your bro acted superior. He said he turned to religion when he couldn't understand his bio course. Sounds like that failure gravely injured his sense of superiority so he found another system to embrace to feed his ego. Now, he gets to be superior to all the "heathens" and it's something he can handle.

[CanTake8]

The island and farm is a wonderful place for Christians to hide out and be among like-minded people. How comfortable.

I can't get around how often Mark refers to his "feelings" and how "I felt" this way or that.

Too bad the brand of Christianity that Marc has embraced seems to ignore all the Biblical exhortions to get out into the world and exhibit faith through love and works. His happiness, those feelings, seem very fragile and needful of a cocoon and protection.

[rosebudloves]

In the bible over hundred year old men are still growing in their faith, you never stop learning more about the lord, no matter how hard and long you study...you can still learn. Everyone has a different calling and a different purpose as well as different weaknesses and convictions. One can not do what the world ask but what God ask. Non believers do not understand just how hard it is to live in this new world. I get hid HOURLY with temptation and persecution. We are sadly becoming a minority.

[roosty2145]

@rosebudloves

My theory is that a lot of people of low intellect embrace religion because they have a hard time handling the world. It also makes you feel loved and protected even though you don't have a high socioeconomic status. This theory has some evidentiary support. Religious people have been found to have lower average IQs than irreligious people. Though that's not to say that there aren't ANY smart religious people. I don't mean to be mean but we need to call a spade a spade.

[rosebudloves]

@roosty2145 It would be easier for me to live a worldly way then that of a true believer. I am constantly being molded and dying to myself for a greater calling. One who lives by he's own standing can choose to stand in one place. Some of the most educated atheist became Christians because of their willingness to find the truth instead of just calling Our God bogus. Christianity is the only religion that gives salvation without human sacrifice. We all have to answer one day, this is the truth.

[tebuny1]

@roosty2145 Interesting you said that... God says he uses the foolish things to confound the wise... if it takes having "low intellect" to find truth, and peace and joy... then so be it... and no I dont think people who r religious "dumb themselves" so they dont have to deal with the world. They see things a different way, their eyes are opened... and naturally, spiritual things make no sense to the carnal. about intellect, God is the one who gives intellect. it's thru him man can do wat they do

[scotchvelo]

Mark himself basically says he's blinded by God when he says "the family thing" comes second to God. This is, essentially, being under an all-consuming spell and nothing else *really* matters. It's clear that Julie is the one interested in re-connecting. My sense is that Mark doesn't really care either way. His main concern is tending to his master, literally. How sad.

[thefetede]

may the force be with you-------george lucas is god

[rybpo7]

Thumbs up if you came here after listening to today's This American Life.

[kawasoti1]

good to listen and those who knows jesus thru the bible they understand both part the brother and the sister what i mean earthly family and heavenly family but sorry to say those who does not know jesus the only saviour they will surprise and tell stupid brother but he found God so he give up his own will and live for the will of God. thanks for posting.

[Morganthatsme]

Praise God that these two siblings were able to love above all else! THAT IS the point, isn't it? The word says that Love covers a multitude of sins! If he ever does move to Washington, I am single and I love the Lord! LOL!

[otterboi26]

Stop the hate, masturbate :)

[adatheraider]

yeah he came to see his family

[adatheraider]

what i find interesting is that the sister is the one that yearns to have a relationship with her brother first, and in a way his faith is getting in the way..it does not make sense..

[DavyCrocketUSA]

I am not sure whether you are religious or not, but from my atheist prospective religion was infected all of society, whether it is "In God We Trust" on our money, the continued pseudo debate regarding the validity of creationism or the fusion of politics and religion, Christianity has become an increasingly dominate force in America and as a non-believer I am sick of it. Freedom of Religion is fine, but Freedom from Religion should be our guiding principle.

[Candie4JC]

Speaking in "tongues" or having the "Spirit" is not what most people think. The random babble that people speak when they say they speak tongues is not of G-d. People should really be careful about that... the spiritual gift of Speaking in Tongues means being able to speak in different languages other than your first to spread the gospel.

*See Revelation 14:6-12

[GODSFAVORITECHILD7]

@Candie4JC not true thats a lie from the pits of hell u obviously dont know bout speaking in tounges cuz i got the HOLY GHOST three months ago and i was a former drug addict gang member and i used to be satans puppet but he who the son set free is free indeed and i know what happened to me on that day and i speak in tounges so u becareful what u say!!!! tounges is real and u will see very soon how wrong u been!!!

[DavyCrocketUSA]

@GODSFAVORITECHILD7 I am happy you have turned your life around, but it was all you no one or nothing else. Don't diminish your accomplishment my giving credit to a being that does not exist

[skywilliams101]

@GODSFAVORITECHILD7 God fight our battles so just remember wen ppl like @DavyCrocketUSA and @Candie4JC make cmmts just let it go and let God.. the devil has them and they cnt hear or see the truth. Just pray God save the sinners as we once was... :0)

[marcangel79]

amen bravo thanks for this God Bless you Mark lol thats my name too and I too am a follower of Christ hmmm?

[TheButterflyWings11]

I am reading some of the comments here and it upsets me that most "Christians" don't think outside their tiny boxes!!.. I am a christian but I spend most of my time building my relationship with God.. because I rather be my faith then preach my faith.. seriously people dont understand your "Christian Lingo".. and you sound ignorant.. and I can't believe that guy in the documentary said that Marc had to have his intelligence broken!! smh! wow.. sometimes even good intentions are pure ignorance!!

[TheJleee]

@TheButterflyWings11 About your "because I rather be my faith then preach my faith," He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation." Mark 16:15

[sukhedoashwara05]

its not all about the "religion" it is the love that your brother found in Jesus! JESUS not died for the sake of the new religion. Try to understand and to know Jesus you will know the answer that why your brother Jew become a follower of Christ. and to Marc the first mission of a new Christian is there family don't isolate your self to other that b'coz you are a christian. Win them for Christ Jesus died too not only for the forgiveness of sin and also to restore the family too.

[2010shemaiah]

You made a beautifull "movie documentary" you ask your brothers not to pray about you but I do it for you May the Lord BLess You And Keep You may the Lord make is face Shine UP Un you and be gracious to you ! In the name of Jésus-christ.

Be Bless !

Thank's Again

[islandfunhouse]

All fundamentalist Christians that I have known will reject others based on sexual orientation, are judgmental in thinking they know what is right/wrong for others, are rigid in their literal reading of a book that is thousands of years old (which was edited and re-edited over and over), and in short, live in a state of intolerance. I wouldn't want such people around me. It is better to focus on developing insight into one's own issues, rather than trying to 'save' others.

[omniskriba]

@islandfunhouse : You sound like an exceptionally tolerant person.

[shivalamour]

What a wonderfully intelligent examination of the divisive nature of belief. The focus of this film is on a single family, however, it has so much to say about society as a whole.

[toppinzr]

It's clear that her brother has a sexual problem: He felt very bad about having sex with his girlfriend. He's not trying to meet women, and he rationalizes that by saying that God will come up with a woman when it's right. That doesn't make sense: it's normal for people to make efforts of their own and it doesn't conflict with God having a plan. He's escaping his sexual problem by isolating himself on this farm. Maybe he's gay

[crezman]

that's a perfect statement for any fundamental extremist: what needs to be broken is someone's intelligence.

[KnoxFab464]

@crezman I know! HAHA, All I can say is WOW!

[crezman]

was this made in the 80's? everyone's clothes look like the 80's and they are super dated.

[littlequeen64]

Jesus Christ is THE Messiah EVERYONE waited for.ANYONE CAN BE BORN AGAIN,ANYONE CAN ACCEPT JESUS AS THEIR SAVIOR.It is YOUR choice.Don't criticize what you do not understand.The born - again person does'nt desire everyones acceptance any longer because its not needed.Jesus DIED to make a close relationship with God possible.An exchange,NOT something you earn,EVER.Can you call Jesus Christ , LORD ? If not,ALL watching this can by asking HIM To forgive ALL of YOUR sin & believe He is THE CHRIST.

[CareBearCountdown]

So...the dude tries to kill himself, hits himself with rocks then starts speaking in tongues...I don't quite see how it's just God who fits into this picture. Wouldn't self-harm and injuries to the brain have something more to do with it?

[philip2go]

Life without believing in a greater power like God mean nothing? It is easier to watch other people and critize, but when yourself does'nt even understand the meaning of life... is nothing but a MOLD.

[ihatepeepl]

You all need to get laid, smoke a joint, and enjoy the finer things in life. Like not being douchebags.

[AVOXDEI]

Hi,

I just watch this movie. It was very good and an example how The Living G-d given to us Jewish people can bring LIFE to a person who is about destroyed! It gives me HOPE as I also watch Art Katz on YouTube who discovered that washing one an others feet concept so, so ... powerful as to change his life as well!!! Welcome to our Jewish true Messiah.

THANK YOU FOR THIS GREAT FILM

[StacyatLife]

You are a very nasty person. Please refrain from talking to me any more nightshape2.

you need Jesus.

[rad4444nunez]

Very interesting doc..... What I find very intriging is that Jesus dealt with every kind of individual, and loved everyone, but yet these Christains are commiting a sin by being a judge over individuals rather than spreading the message of love. Very interesting...............

[1000mishi]

@rad4444nunez

Hi, I just wanted to reply to your comment about the Brother Born Again documentary. I wonder why you see Christians who call sin what it is as judgemental. Jesus did the same thing. He never whitewashed it or pretended that it was okay. Also, the brother still loved his sister, he simply acknowleged her sin as the Word says lesbianism is. He told her the truth because he loves her. What is wrong with being in agreement with Jesus if you're Christian?

Peace. . .

[motorbrain2009]

Only a coward or an idiot would use this forum to belittle and degrade people. When you have a small mind and no education you resort to cursing and verbal attacks. Lets not respond to the school children who write these things.

[motorbrain2009]

It is better to be silent and have people think you are an idiot than open you mouth and remove all doubt.

[gfxlab]

even more reason to find a deeper truth than religion, I wish these two would stop and just feel the life flowing throughout their bodies and know that both of them are feeling alive, then just living in the moment without reaching outward for what's already within.

[kapkone]

Would be more healthy for them to love and accept each other

[sthcrox]

being a jewish is same as being a pygmy or indian or russian...etc. God cares whether you accepts His own Son's sacrifice or not. That's what matters.

[sthcrox]

what have you got to lose?

[StacyatLife]

nightshapes Using foul language is not acceptable. You are the most disgusting of the three here. You need to have your mouth washed out with soap you nasty person.

sploogermoot you are just as bad as they are egging them on. Why do you encourage them? You need to grow up as much as they do. Your almost as foul as nightshapes2

thoughttravler As a Mormon you should know better than engage in this kind of conduct. Does your Stake elder realize what kind of conduct you are engaging in?

[sploogersmoof]

To be honest, I am egging them on because it is very, very, funny to watch people get this uptight. Although night appears to be trolling, which i respect a lot more then pure stupidity in some ways. Thoughttraveler on the other hand appears to be just insane. now, if he had told me exactly how and why I offended him so dearly, we would not be doing this stupid dance. But he wont, and so this continues.

Can we deny that this is funny though?

[StacyatLife]

I am sick and tire of this foolishness on this page. For those of us who are grown up and want to have a serious discussion about this film cannot because of you internet thugs taking all the comment space.

All three of you are in violation of "Terms Of Use" that you agreed to when you took an account with You Tube. All three of you have violated these terms.

Do you guys like to look like lowlife trash to millions on You Tube?

[sploogersmoof]

hey hey hey!!!! I do NOT slurp scrotum. I slurp SEMEN like a normal person! and I am NOT girly. personality wise maybe, but physically I am hairy as hell. so yhea, take that!

I love you guys..

[ThoughtTraveler]

OK . One More Time.

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Type it in order with case sensitive.

You are right about this guy. I think he was beaten up a lot in school now it is his chance to be the big bad brave man he never was. I wold change your photo though. You look like a drug person or something, but nice gesture about not hiding. Notice that he dodge that issue too? Too easy to hide behind a icon and act the brave hero. This is getting good.

[sploogersmoof]

this is REALLY funny. I mean, hilarious. I mean, did i really offend you that much?

geez, this is the internet man. do you get this butthurt with every internet asshole you come across? if so you have way too much time on your hands.

[sploogersmoof]

I'm not acting like a brave hero, I am acting like a youtube commenter. A youtube commenter who is taking great pride in having successfully made you look like a hypersensitive idiot.

By the way, what did I say that offended you? I am being dead serious, I am curious.

To be honest, I was not trolling you. but now I am because you are so fucking retarded I feel I need to. I mean, this argument degenerated into insanity pretty quick. I'm surprised nobody mentioned Hitler..

[sploogersmoof]

I'm sorry, are both of you seriously hoping for an actual physical confrontation over what is in reality an extremely stupid(if funny) youtube argument?

The term "internet tough guy" comes to mind. In other words, I am terrified. PLEASE DON'T HURT ME!!

[sploogersmoof]

Night, the smiley face IS my real face. I am horribly deformed.

[sploogersmoof]

Go on....

[ThoughtTraveler]

night night night

You can't go down to this lowlifes level. He is a scumbag and a coward like you said and he is not worth your time. He is a filthy little foul mouthed twerp that gets a sick thrill out of Trolling and baiting you. Dont' you get it? Cussing back at him is the wrong response.

I can give you a site for a hacker who can probably find out this jerks IP address and you can face this guy on his own turf.

Trolling on You Tube is this guys WHOLE LIFE so you cannot get the last word

[sploogersmoof]

Wow, i really pissed you off didn't i?

Well, at least something positive came of this.

I am still waiting for you to tell me what I wrote that was bigoted or offensive. And youtube isn't my whole life, hell, it is not even half of my life. And isn't hacking my computer and getting my i.p address, you know, illegal? Well, i guess it is okay because i am an evil christian hating bigot right?

You are the most unintentionally funny person i have seen in a long time.

[sploogersmoof]

Allow me to sum that post up for you, "YOU HAVE NO FRIENDS HAHAHA!". Wow, what an intelligent individual you are. You sound like a fucking middle school student.

I do agree on one thing though, this is really funny.

[ThoughtTraveler]

Stacy Peace to you.

I was merely trying to defend myself from the childish trolling posts of sploogermoof. He has called people names, harassed people on this video post, mocked people's intelligence and has baited and posted Bigoted Anti Religious comments against religious people.

If you scroll down you will see his mocking, derogatory tone and his ignorant, narrow minded point of view. It is not ME that has the problem here.

[StacyatLife]

So does that give you the right to respond in kind? Grow up.

[sploogersmoof]

Please point out the post i posted that started this. I didn't troll or bait anyone, I read something I disagreed with, said WHY I disagreed with it, and moved on. And then you came in and started calling me a bigoted troll. The only person who's intelligence i am insulting is you, because you have given me no reason to think otherwise.

Lets face it, you are the problem here. If you disagree with me, fine. But at least come up with a valid argument. all you have done is told me to get a life.

[ThoughtTraveler]

I am not going to be Baited and Trolled by you to get whatever kind of response that you seem to want. You are a sad sad pathetic person who needs attention. That fact that you cannot stop harassing people on this page is perfect proof for all to see. You have ticked off more than one person here on this comments page. It appears that you are the problem here not any of the others you have alienated.

But please...keep typing...your own words make my argument for me. : )

[sploogersmoof]

2 questions..

Can you tell me what exactly i wrote that was offensive or stupid?

And, do you realize the vast irony in that comment you typed?

I didn't do anything, i typed an opposing opinion. then you called me a bigot and told me to get a life and you have continued down that path regardless of my attempts to get you type something relevant to this god damned movie. Why cant you do that!?

LOOK BACK AT THE THINGS I TYPED ORIGINALLY, AND THEN GIVE ME AN INTELLIGENT RESPONSE, OR SHUT UP!!

[sploogersmoof]

I'm sorry, but where are you getting your information? My parents are very nice people. and i am sure if you saw me on the street you wouldn't be saying this shit either, because anonymity allows people to be assholes. of course, if i had a reason to call you an asshole to your face i probably would. don't think i WOULD have a reason though.

And can you please just give me a fucking answer that isn't about me?

[StacyatLife]

This is to all of you silly little men fighting back and forth. Please limit your comments to "Brother Born Again". We are supposed to be discussing the merits of this film not to act like schoolyard kiddies who argues back and forth.

Now, does anyone want to talk about the film here? I thought it was good but had a wrong slant. What about it?

[sploogersmoof]

That was the only sensible thing i have read all day.

I thought the film was interesting, to say the least. I thought the brothers belief system was sort of cult like and to be perfectly honest, a little crazy. But, if he is happy with it i see no reason why his family should be concerned.

[StacyatLife]

I agree with you up to the point of using the word "Cult". I think that if we resort to using names like that it closes doors for dialogue. As long as the Christian communality Marc belongs to is run properly I see nothing wrong it. The preacher in charge seems like a scholarly older man who is non threatening.

[sploogersmoof]

Personally, i don't think the word "cult" is all that bad. Every religious movement gets called a cult a some point. But i don't think anybody can ignore that a group of people living away in the middle of the wilderness trying to shield themselves from all outside influence is a little cult like.

[sploogersmoof]

Honestly, nobody on this comment section seems to be capable of giving me any sort of intelligent argument. Its getting kind of annoying.

Seriously, you people could prove me wrong on everything. But the impression i am getting is that you are all too stupid to do that. I might be blunt and occasionally offensive, but at least the things I type have some sort of point other then insulting people.

[sploogersmoof]

Thoughttraveler, you know the impression i get from you? That you are a very arrogant, stupid person. instead of actually coming up with an intelligent response, you have instead taken to calling me a loser and an internet troll and a bigot.

Please, inform me. what did i say that was bigoted or insulting? granted, my language is not necessarily child friendly, but i don't think i said anything truly offensive. Please point out what and give me an answer that isn't childish.

[sploogersmoof]

Also, i started using capital letters JUST FOR YOU!

[sploogersmoof]

What points am i dodging? nobody is giving me ANY intelligent response. Do me a favor, click on "show all comments" and then read everything i posted, and the response to those posts, in order. All i am getting is "your a bigot, get a life" even though i am not a bigot and do have a life. You call that an intelligent point? i sure as fuck don't!

I'm not insulting or dodging anybody who didn't first insult or dodge me.

Like i said, read this shit in order.

[ThoughtTraveler]

nightofshapes thanks for the support but do not sink to sploogersmoof level in using such bad language. You do not need to use 4 letter words to make your point.

This guy is a You Tube troll jerk who has no life and all he does is sit and wait for a response from his trollish posts so he can respond in return. It is a SICK game he is playing. This is all done to antagonize and bait people to get attention. This guy is a looser and cussing at him just puts you on his level.

Sorry.

[sploogersmoof]

Still no intelligent point to make? my friend, if you give me an actual valid argument that refutes every comment on the topic of religion I made, I will stop commenting and go to the nearest church and start praying non-stop for forgiveness. think about this, you can save my soul, but only if you stop it with the personal attacks and actually act like an intelligent person with something meaningful to say

All i am doing is using the comment section for its intended purpose, for commenting.

[iatemyhomework]

Does anyone know what this family is doing now?

[sploogersmoof]

i have plenty of life, and my mother is a very nice women and i would appreciate it if you didn't bring her into this like a middle school student. also, i am not a linguist. i have bad grammar, does anybody really care? i sure as hell don't.

and i am not seeking anything. i am trying to have a nice, interesting conversation with the citizens of internet land.

so, ready to come up with a good rebuttal instead of just saying, "you are trolling, get a life!"?

[ThoughtTraveler]

LOL!

You really have a positive effect on people.....

Your like a child who has to have the last word.

Sad.

[sploogersmoof]

still waiting for that intelligent response. or are you going to continue with the pointless attacks on my person?

also, the great irony of that comment was that YOU replied to ME. do you see the hypocrisy here? think before you type.

and i am argumentative, but whatever. i cant speak for others, but nobody i know seems to hate me. so i guess i am doing okay in that area.

not to sound like a broken record, but can you please just give me an actual response that isnt about me as a person?

[ThoughtTraveler]

Do you realize your making a fool out of yourself on You Tube?

Your foul language and bad grammar does not put you in a favorable light.

You are like a silly child that has to have the last world.

Sad.

[sploogersmoof]

Still waiting for an intelligent response....

Or are you just to thick headed to come up with an actual valid point?

This is the internet, my language and grammar are far from the worst on this website.

The only one making a fool out of themselves is you with your schoolyard style personal attacks. Come up with a good response to the points i made or stop responding.

[kawasoti1]

@ThoughtTraveler watch you mind, you stupid, do not judge try to understand.in spiritual way.

[sploogersmoof]

my god, you are an idiot. if you were reading my posts, you would realize that i am asking very valid questions and making some very valid points. but what do you fucking morons do? say "your a loser, get a life!" as if it proves your point. im getting sick of this stupidity, you and everybody reading this should come up with a good rebuttal to the things i type, or just shut up.

what you are doing is like saying "you have no friends!" during a presidential debate. except less significant.

[luxlucis777]

Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

[luxlucis777]

Romans 1:19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: 21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

[luxlucis777]

Romans 1:22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools 23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man and to birds and fourfooted beasts and creeping things. 24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves 25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

[ThoughtTraveler]

I am not against you luxlucis77 I was addressing that slpooger person who is wearing out his You Tube soap box....

[sploogersmoof]

arguing on youtube is great fun, is it not?

and dont act like you dont love me.

[luxlucis777]

I know. I agree with you. God bless.

[ThoughtTraveler]

Thanks for the nice scriptures.

Peace brother : )

[luxlucis777]

Peace to you, too.

[ThoughtTraveler]

The issue I have with the attitude some people had in this film is that it was presented that SOMETHING HAD TO BE WRONG with "Brother Born Again" because he was a devout Bible believer. If he was a gay, Satan worshiping, flag burning, long haired, pot smoking, tree hugging, earth worshiping, global warming believer then he would just be OK!

[lildude77504]

Well, for one thing, sploogersmoof, I have a problem believing someone who cusses. That right there tells me something is wrong with your thinking. To me, if you want to have any chance of convincing anyone of what you believe, you shouldn't swear. Also, I was 21 when I gave my life to Jesus. It was a good thing and it can be good for you too if you have a open mind to it. Have a good day!

[sploogersmoof]

my answr to that, who gives a shit?:) if you are offended by that you need to get out more dont get your panties in a bunch.

i have a pretty open mind,but everybody is different. if your happy, fine. be happy. but dont assume you know the truth. i put you guys on the same level as muslims or hindus or anybody else. different variations of the same thing. i dont need an old guy complaining about gays to feel close to god.

[InFromTheVoid]

What is the name of the Island they are talking about? ...BTW christians have the same response when thier family members convert to another religion..or another brand of christianity. So this is nothing new.

[catrashoo]

my boss is a chistian and he takes or robs my money ,is he gonna make it heaven do you think?

[lildude77504]

Also, being born-again isn't about being religious, it's a personal relationship you have with Jesus. To be a Christian you must be born-again. All other religions won't get you to heaven. Only Jesus will. If you don't understand this, it's most likely you have never been born-again. Because if you do get born-again, you will understand. The carnal mind can not understand, only the spiritual mind can. You need a new heart. A new life.

[sploogersmoof]

first of all, about 70% of "born again" christians were born again before the age of 5. in other words, they are just repeating bullshit there parents taught them. believe what you will, if you find happiness in it then by all mean indulge yourself. but there is a major difference between saying "i love you jesus!" and actual spirituality.

and for the love of god dont act like he cares about triviality's like which way you face or how you pray. he is smart enough to realize it is all the same

[ThoughtTraveler]

sploogersmoof - IF you HATE religious people soooo much why go on a video post and TROLL and HARASS people who do have a faith.

You are nothing but a sad little Troll who has no other life but to sit and antagonize people on You Tube........GROW UP!

Try getting a JOB....A DATE......A LIFE??

Get out of you mom's basement and do something with your life.....

[sploogersmoof]

i dont hate religious people,i hate arrogance.

an example of that arrogance would be you assuming that i am a lonely basement dweller who lives with his parents and does not have a job or a life and that i hate you because you are a christian. well, my whole family is made up of catholics, and i go to church now and then for funerals and stuff,so i dont think i hate the religious.

i also am married and a good job and a nice house.

in other words, get over yourself.

[Revivalkingdom]

@lildude77504 Amen..nice to see people learning What being Christian is all about..Relationship with our father in heaven

[abechica]

@lildude77504

that's true

[lildude77504]

Yes, to be born-again is the greatest thing in the whole world. I know because I'm born-again too. If you don't think so, why not give it a try? You won't regret it if you do.

[sploogersmoof]

im going to be honest, i have heard muslims, jews, hindus, atheists, and everybody else say the same thing. what might be great to you might be stupid to others. having met my fair share of evangelicals and born again christians i can tell you with no doubts that i would never find happiness in that.

i would much rather be a religious mutt. its all the same thing.

but because i am trying to start arguments, prove to me i am wrong. i am bored and this is interesting.

[savdavid]

You are missing the main point... ALL RELIGIONS ARE BRAINWASHING. Man would be much better off without this crutch. Religion is the source of most of the wars and strife in the world and throughout history.

[luxlucis777]

You're merely repeating what every other bigot has already said a million times. No originality. No informed conclusion. Just blind bigotry. Sad. Religion isn't "brainwashing", it's a choice. And in the case of Christianity, it's God who does the choosing, not man.

Also, everyone who propagates that "religion is responsible for more wars" garbage doesn't know history.

[sploogersmoof]

maybe not more wars, but definitely more genocides. lets be honest here, organized religion is little more then 1 asshole telling everybody else what god wants. the guy at the top is human, not god. he doesn't know shit. which is the fundamental flaw with religion. everybody is different, religion trys to make them all the same. and in the process it tends to create monsters out of many.

[luxlucis777]

You want to live in ignorance and falsity? Go right ahead.

[sploogersmoof]

please, prove me wrong. what i have i said that is false and ignorant? the janjaweed are inspired by religion. al quida is inspired by religion. bosnian death squads were inspired by religion. lebanese phalangists were inspired by religion....need i go on?

religion, depending on who you are can be positive and very, very, very, negative.

and when i go to church, you know what i see? one HUMAN who acts like he knows what god wants. please,prove me wrong. preachers are not god.

[ThoughtTraveler]

It must be a tough live....living with such a burning resentment against religious groups that do not agree with your narrow minded limited view of what faith should be.

Why not just live your own life and leave others alone? Harassing people on You Tube and looking down on others because of the religious path they have taken is a very NEGATIVE life choice.

I speak out against Religious Freedom. And I will speak out against bigots who want to JUDGE others because of their faith.

[sploogersmoof]

you know the problem i have with that statement, you dont know me. you dont know what i believe, but yet you assume i am a miserable misanthropic atheist who hates everybody. well,im not. i am a very happy person and most certainly not an atheist. god is everywhere, i dont need to associate myself with human institutions to find him.

i dont look down on anybody,i put everybody on the same level.

you on the other hand, are an arrogant jackass. you seem more narrow minded then me.

[sploogersmoof]

you know, speaking out against religious freedom means you are in favor of judging people because of what they believe.

i always leave others alone, because i dont give a crap. seriously, as long as people arent blowing themselves up and trying to turn my country into a theocracy,i could care less what ANYBODY believes.

if you can refute things i say without resulting to personal attacks like you have, then i will admit i am wrong. i am waiting patiently for that.

[ThoughtTraveler]

Your childish Trolling antics are rather boring and pointless.

Why not go and do something USEFUL with your time instead of Trolling and trying to Bait people on You Tube? You don't even TRY to answer the issue raised on this post.

You conveniently ignore all of the points I try and make and in response to them just bait and dodge the issue.

Why don't you go bother somebody else or better still....get a hobby?

[sploogersmoof]

first of all, if you dont want an argument, dont answer me. second, arguing is fun. arguing about things like religion is informative. why do you think people join debate teams?

what issue am i dodging, please specify. i have made valid points in my posts, points you have ignored completely and have instead taken to calling me a bigot who hates Christians. im going to assume saying this is some sort of safety net for you. please prove me wrong. and what did i say that was bigoted anyway?

[catrashoo]

you have a good point

[okmich]

I am born-again christian and also a computer software developer leaving and working daily. I enjoyed this entire movies and so much also about Julia whose love for her brother is so reflective.

Love you Julia

[Zamoro10]

These parents are sad...he's brainwashed and gone because he's Christian? But following the religion you're indoctrinated in isn't brainwashing? This is condescending...the Jewish religion is the only religion and the rest of us are wackos!

[Zamoro10]

A young Christian girl converting to Judaism and likewise becoming a lesbian and everyone looks down upon her and calls her names and full of cult. Where is this movie? Is the only true religion left Jewish homosexuals?

[ellocosquadro]

Christianity and the bible can be dangerous if not believed properly. These people are freaks. How could you leave your family? Dont they relize God wouldnt want that? Its not very christian like.

[Zamoro10]

Christianity and the bible can be dangerous if not believed properly.

What???

Growing up in a family that believes their only identity is their religion and will only love you if you are Jewish is scary crazy. Let this young man follow his own path. That they are ashamed he is Christian just shows how the family are BIGOTS...and a typically Jewish family. Read "Goodbye Columbus."

[Zamoro10]

She would probably have a brother if she wasn't so myopic and bigoted just like her family that thinks all other religions "are crazy." She seems so pathetic, this whole film is so wrong, bigoted, condescending and hateful toward Christianity. If a non-Jewish woman made this film it would be banned.

[alternanick]

I had a friend leave his family to join the Hare Krishnas and I think his situation is not unlike the one portrayed in this video. Thanks very much, Julia Pimsleur, for making this film, it was very relevant to me.

[DruidSkara]

itt: tools

[obenerdkanobe]

this is pissing me off, she was mocking god in the beginning if the jews don't believe in god then what do they believe?

[gobblegobblechew]

They believe in the God of the old testament.

[froggielovelove]

the god of the new and old testament is the same. Muslims, Jews, and Christians essentially all believe in the same god, the difference lies in believing in which prophet (Jesus, still waiting, and Muhammad). Also Muslims consider themselves decedents of Ishmael, whereas Christians and Jews trace their heritage though Issac

[cerisewings]

well done. I wonder what the relationship between these two is now.

[proveable89]

Very good video. I love God sooooo much. He is love. And always there, so your never alone.

[everpresent100]

God is Love and Love only

[BrownDavidson]

I thought the brother in this film came across as very thoughtful and intelligent. I wish him well.

[BrownDavidson]

Thanks for downloading. This was very intersting!