Abortion, Gay Marriage, and Porn (Pt. 2) | Bishop Barron | SPIRITUALITY | Rubin Report

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Bishop Barron (Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of LA) about religion, his views on abortion, gay marriage, porn, and more.
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[@tonycrony5981]

A catholic bishop having an enjoyable and deep conversation with a gay married man. What a time to be alive.

[@bulldogsbob]

To be fair the bisoph most likley doesn't consider him to be married.

[@aescoto1523]

wow you are seriously stuck on stupid

[@kennethgustin758]

You seem to misunderstand the point of Catholicism. We are NOT seeking power. We propose a way of living life which would bring about eternal happiness, and we hope people take the time to understand the reasons for those ways. It is then their choice to accept this call to a new way of life. We do not and can not and don't want to enforce any thing on anyone. We all have free will to accept or walk away.

[@nuriagiralt617]

There isn't just one point to catholicism. You seem to have a very gentle approach which is in contrast to the catholic view of salvation only though jesus and the trinity. And there is HELL to pay for deviating. So I would say that yes, most catholics were forced to become catholics because of who they were born to.

[@kennethgustin758]

Yes, It is true that we believe that Jesus is the Son of God and that he gave us guidance on how to live our lives. As Bishop Barron says, He, through the Church, sets the bar high on its demands, but also offers unlimited mercy for those who are contrite about their sins. And yes, there are real consequences for intentionally turning away from God. And thank you for correcting me, that is not the point of Catholicism, but rather it's not the aim of Catholicism.

[@thefifth5hot]

Not many gay people who are married would be willing to talk to a Catholic bishop about gay marriage in a calm, reasonable discussion. You rock, Dave!

[@Appleseedcast0]

You can actually disagree with people on certain things, but also talk to them, debate with them, and still love them after. It's more common than you'd think.

[@CRexcelsior]

Not if a gay couple has their marriage compared to fire/atomic bombs and mass murder. That could be pretty insulting. Don't make blanket statements. Gay people have had to endure quite a bit from religion.

[@personalismoneomedieval9536]

@@CRexcelsior It is closer to a square circle than those tragedies you were mentioning.

[@johnholmes9801]

Dave wants the Church to change its position to suit his sinful life choices. He and his “husband” adopted two babies. He s has abandoned split. Wha confusion and grief for the children. So too with Press Secretary Corine JeanPierre-She and her “wife”are split and a nine year old child will endure much confusion.

[@johnholmes9801]

@@Appleseedcast0Love the sinner. Hate the sin. Barron doesn’t want to upset matters n by opposing sodomitw “marriage”Give me a break! If not you or Pope Fancs then who? You are to give meal dorsction??

[@diegoserna6667]

Hell yeah! Bishop Barron! I'm an agnostic, but I'm subscribed to him because of how collective and articulate he is. I respect anyone who is a good representative of what they believe in.

[@jakfan09]

Mario Pendic Yeah, how dare he not only listen to people he agrees with on the topic of God, what a piece of shit!.

[@DarkMightDemon]

Stalin was collected and articulate and he's not worthy of respect.

[@ChaosTherum]

Agnostic is not a stance either you're a theist or not. Now you can have doubts about either stance which would make you an agnostic atheist or an agnostic theist you can't be halfway through a binary.

[@None17555]

+ChaosTherum Who told you that dribble? Philosophers and academics for centuries have distinguished the different ways we approach the question of the divine. If I asked you whether there are zebras out for the public to see at the LA Zoo right now, you don't have to answer "yes" or "no." That's idiotic. It's only VERY recently that the notion that atheism includes those who simply don't believe in God, and even then it's mostly among "lay folks" (uneducated) that they don't make the distinction. The so called "new atheism," in which Dawkins is considered sophisticated. Nontheism is the simple lack of belief. Atheism is an active assertion that there is no God (a- as a prefix implies opposition, an explicit rejection). Agnosticism is the belief that we cannot know for sure. Theism, generically, is the belief there is one or more divinities. Are there zebras for the public to see at the LA zoo right now? "Not as far as I know." "Absolutely not." "I can't know for sure." "Yes!" That's four answers right there, and there's a dozen more possibilities. This isn't even Philosophy 101. This a primer of critical thought... What you said implies incredible ignorance of the subject matter.

[@x43902467]

Or, you know, doesn't have all the answers and is willing to listen to people. But don't worry bout that, just sit back and enjoy that smug air of 'OH I AM SO FUCKING SMART" that atheists tend to waffle in.

[@delicious_seabass]

I'm glad there is a place for civil discourse on abortion. Too many emotional idiots shouting over each other everywhere else. This is refreshing.

[@RubinReport]

seabastion Thanks Sebastian.

[@Sebastian-hg3xc]

You're welcome, Dave.

[@wowomah6194]

You're welcome, Sebastian.

[@leary4]

I guess I will be the crank just because I can. I like Fr.Barron kinda and after a fashion. He is now part of the American Bishops Council and they put out a steady stream of crap so their is that. Also each of the topics he touches on can be done better by a non churchman and I say this as a Catholic. It is as though he is hamstrung by his position. I on the other hand will happily point out that gay marriage as a legally encouraged thing is generating less gays and is very stupid for everyone. Did u see the crowd at Pence's house? It would have been ten times that size twenty years ago. Gay males are more common further down the birth order so families of less than two (now the avg. less immigrants) generate virtually no gays. The organizer and lead ass clown dancer of the Pence shindig is Iranian (ya can't make this up). No offense about the ass clown thing the guy in question looked literaly like a clown. The situation is worse for lesbians but it takes longer so another day. You should try Mark Stein for climate change and getting his ass rhemed by "human rights" courts. very good in the main, thx to the Padre as well.

[@GarlandKey]

Even still, it's a simplistic discussion rooted in a moral structure that's based on beliefs. The Bishop appears to be a person of reason and discipline, but his views are the same tired nonsense that can be stripped down with a minuscule degree of critical thought.

[@supercashmash]

As a non-believer, I must say I liked the guy.

[@TheMegalusDoomslayer]

Oh yeah, it's a lot of fun to hear someone wants to fuck with your life. Totes great, yo!

[@raimethefumeknight2062]

Egg Master I'm 100% serious

[@supercashmash]

Chill bros...I just said I liked him, not that I agreed with him. He seemed like an honest fellow and a good guy, that's all. :)

[@raimethefumeknight2062]

Egg Master Why so dogmatic?

[@raimethefumeknight2062]

Egg Master You seem to hate the bishop because of your beliefs, that later turns into dogma.

[@8BitThoughts]

As much as I dislike the Catholic Church, this actually changed my view on them. When it comes to morality, they are extremely consistent even if I disagree. Honestly cannot explain how much I enjoyed this despite being an atheist.

[@nicksterwixter]

I love seeing responses like this. Very awesome. As a Catholic, I hate how we get lumped in with all the craziness that conservative American Christianity has become. We have 2000 years of theology and tradition that goes directly back to Christ. It's not a faith that can just fall to the whims of whoever happens to be running it.

[@Catholic-Redpilled-Spaniard]

this is so very awesome. hell yeah

[@bennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn]

"There are not a hundred people in America who hate the Catholic Church. There are millions of people who hate what they wrongly believe to be the Catholic Church - which is, of course, quite a different thing." - Fulton Sheen

[@GregAitchison]

8 Bit Thoughts, if you liked this one, I'd suggest scoping out some of Bishop Barron's other awesome videos (movie/TV/book/news commentaries, etc.). You can see a full list of them here: catholicreligionteacher.com/fr-barron-videos/

[@alexmercer866]

Same

[@Roxasthesupersaiyan]

The bishop has a point. If you're against abortion the "what if she's raped" argument should have no bearing on your opinion.

[@broadwayat]

i mean, you are wrong and so is he, but whatever, carry on.

[@bat32391]

broadwayat If you're gonna say someone is wrong you at least explain why.

[@Rockownz5150]

Doug Stanhope made the same point.

[@eyeofbraille4659]

That's not true at all, it's perfectly reasonable to consider how the new life's dependency upon the mother came about in the first place. It's potentially vital in determining whether or not she has an obligation to them.

[@kingxerocole4616]

Right, because the fundamental problem with a victim of rape who gets pregnant is _not_ the baby. It's a society that doesn't know how to take care of both without ending a life, so everybody kills the baby and tries to forget it. It's a pathetic, primitive excuse for justice.

[@kingxerocole4616]

I'm an anti-abortion atheist, come at me.

[@kingxerocole4616]

How about I give them a free society where they can be educated to make their own choices and accept responsibility for them? That's why I taught health curriculums on Chicago's South Side throughout college. How about you stop treating grown adults like they're helpless idiots? If an 18 year-old hits someone with their car, they have to accept responsibility. It's not my job to make sure they don't become bankrupt from one mistake. Law should be consistent. I simply believe abortion is murder and should be illegal, except when the mother's life is at risk. Of course, less than 1% of abortions are conducted for that reason, but it's brought up by every pro-choice advocate when they have no more rational arguments.

[@kingxerocole4616]

+Rick Harris No, I taught students sexual health and decision-making so they would _become_ responsible. If someone is not responsible or mature enough to know the consequences of having sex, then they shouldn't have sex. A child is not a punishment, it's a child. Just because the parents don't want to have the baby doesn't mean they should have the right to kill it. Do you think parents should be allowed to murder their kids whenever they don't want them anymore? No? Well that's how I feel about unborn babies. They shouldn't be murdered just because they're inconveniencing the parents. That's not justice.

[@kingxerocole4616]

+Rick Harris That's the entire argument, kid: I believe a fetus is an unborn baby, you don't. Even though it has a heartbeat, fingerprints, its own blood type, and its own DNA. Do you think it should be legal to kill up to 9 months? At what specific week in the pregnancy does your moral outrage at killing the fetus begin? Playing these semantic games makes you and other pro-abortion advocates sound deranged and in denial. You can't admit it's a viable human life, so you resort to dehumanizing language. It's pathetic.

[@kingxerocole4616]

+Rick Harris Don't tell me life is not sacred and then act like you care about poor people and unloved children. You have no moral ground to stand on.

[@josiahjohnson1833]

King Xerocole It's like you believe in science or something! Lol, I don't see how people can view a fetus as subhuman when all the science and common sense is right there. The condom argument is so dumb too. Apparently these people don't know that there is a major biological difference between sperm and fertilized egg. Regardless of religious beliefs, it's just common sense. Question if you don't mind: in your opinion, why is murder wrong? I think it's interesting when someone believes in moral relativist (I assume you are) and opposes abortion. If you don't believe in morality as a construct of the divine, then murder is wrong simply because it is bad for society. If that is the case, there is a strong argument that singlemotherhood is bad for society where abortion really doesn't have adverse effects. I'd be really interested to see your perspective on the matter and how you would refute that claim. I'm not trying to argue or anything, I just want to get an idea of how an anti-abortion atheist thinks since I mostly hear from Christians

[@kennydobbs6227]

Can I just say this? As a Catholic on KZbin, I typically come across videos on religion and look at the comment section to find flame wars and unintelligent comments on both sides. This video is different however, both in the content of the dialogue and in the comment section. This is so refreshing and enriching. I wish we would stop having silly debates about God's existence and instead we could merely engage in these kind of dialogues. I think they are much more productive for both sides.

[@henryford1160]

Kenny Dobbs in Jesus name we pray

[@kennydobbs6227]

Henry Ford not sure I agree with your KZbin name 😂 but amen.

[@mllohman]

I actually believe we are all wired for God, I don;t believe money, passion, power, and title is the end game. I want more than this life. I want the heaven's too. I want to be fulfilled. .

[@nicksterwixter]

It's because emotional people on both sides would HATE Rubin's show. This is where you come to watch rational, reasonable discussions with people with ideas from all over the political spectrum.

[@LisaSimpsonRules]

Well, I would like to discuss god's existance as well. I would say that god doesn't exist and I would give you my reasons to support my beliefs. I don't have a problem discussing the existance of god myself. I'm still to find the religious person who doesn't get down to a personal attack and defends their beliefs accordingly. That's pretty rare to find.

[@TheSavageSwordofCimmeria]

Bishop Barron played a crucial part in the intellectual side of my conversion to Roman Catholicism, and for that I will always be grateful to him. I believe you should make another interview with him solely on the topic of Christianity, as there is so much ignorance in the popular opinion both among atheists and the Christians themselves. Keep up the good work David!

[@jcawalton]

Dominik Bulat Vručinić Well said, Dominik.

[@Catholic-Redpilled-Spaniard]

Dominik Bulat Vručinić indeed. well said

[@charlie5thumbs351]

True. Another great conversation he had on the topic of faith, at least in part, was with Andrew Klaven. I don't recall which one 'cause I believe there was more than one interview. But they are all very interesting.

[@euttdsiggh2783]

A šta si bio prije toga? Ateista?

[@Antonio_Serdar]

You seem Croatian by name, weird that you weren't Catholic by birth.

[@angelopro341]

Dave, your show is a beacon of free speech in the modern day. Great stuff !

[@giovannimoise1473]

Yay, more cirle jerking

[@RubinReport]

Thank you Angelo!

[@mosticaicelandic5369]

Angelo Pro - Agreed! Too bad Mr. Barron does little to raise millions of unwanted children.

[@mosticaicelandic5369]

The Rubin Report - Thanks Dave for bringing on these guests. I do find it unbelievable that people like Mr. Barron get a pass. He is claiming the moral high ground, absolute morality and does little or nothing to ensure these unwanted children have opportunity for a chance at a fulfilling life.

[@NARKBALL]

Mostica Icelandic I am confused, explain?

[@obo2999]

Dave Rubin got me to listen to a priest for the first time in years. Fucking impressed dude

[@None17555]

It's a great idea to explore ideas and speakers you might not agree with! Part of why I love this show; great diversity.

[@kennethgustin758]

So what did you think of the priest?

[@doyouevenbleachbro714]

Great!! And now that you've actually listened, you can form your own opinion of Catholicism - good job. As opposed to others who don't listen to Catholics speaking, don't read about what Catholics actually and really do - and simply follow the herd based on what they're fed by the Anti-Catholic Media.

[@TiffTheTyrant]

Obo299 go to his channel. He's so informative and thought-provoking

[@samueldionne9675]

This has probably been my favourite discussion you've had so far, for so many reasons. It's making me think about my position on religion quite carefully, and making me double-check all my ideas about Catholicism. Thank you for doing this interview.

[@noahpelletier2510]

Samuel Dionne The good Bishop has a ministry called "Word on fire" which may be of interest to you. Some deeper, some lighter topics but overall worth the exploration

[@samueldionne9675]

Thanks for the tip; I'll definitely look into it.

[@xxFairestxx]

Samuel Dionne Man, I am a deep thinker and a questioner. This man had a major influence in my life. GOODLUCK on your journey.

[@DavidBrokke]

If you ever want to talk let me know.

[@kennethgustin758]

Seek and you will find my friend. For much more wisdom see Bishop Barron's videos on many many topics at www.wordonfire.com. Good Luck! I will pray for you.

[@GearoidinH]

Dave you hit it out of the ballpark. As a practicing Catholic, I was a bit dubious about how you would approach Bishop Barron, I really enjoyed both interviews. Thank you for your openness.

[@-gohu-]

this was such an enjoyable discussion. so glad to see a fellow catholic who actually knows what he's talking about and isn't wishy-washy, but also remembers to come from a place of love, not judgement. it gives me hope. thank you, dave, you're a rock star!

[@-gohu-]

i will stay wherever i want to stay, thank you.

[@-gohu-]

nah, thanks. you should take your meds, though.

[@-gohu-]

you seem lovely, but nah.

[@doyouevenbleachbro714]

Stay strong and God Bless. Poland is full of very strong people like you, with incredible history. Hitler couldn't stop the Polish and their culture or religion, neither could Stalin. And... from this Polish strength came the world leader who started the downfall of communism - John Paul II.

[@-gohu-]

thank you, that's very sweet. much love and god bless ;)

[@jackiescott6862]

The Catholic faith is the most wonderful gift one could ever receive - challenging, yes, truly beautiful- absolutely! 😊

[@Jackal_Blitz]

This is what constructive discussion looks like. The entire internet should take note.

[@SmokeyJoCafe]

Dave Rubin, you are a MORAL BEACON of how public discourse should be carried out.

[@CarlosRodriguez-dh7mm]

This bishop is the bomb. And I'm Protestant

[@jonson856]

Carlos Rodriguez he might be the first Catholic that makes Catholicism interesting to me and i am Protestant as well^^

[@kennethgustin758]

Carlos and Aurora. Lots more smart and wonderful stuff from Bishop Barron at www.wordonfire.com. I've learned a great deal from him for years. Very wise man, and easy to understand too.

[@JenningsPope]

What about Jesus?

[@CarlosRodriguez-dh7mm]

WC Stone Some would say he's a pretty cool dude

[@DavidBrokke]

If you ever want to talk let me know.

[@emodante1084]

I'm bisexual and I agree with Dave, I don't feel judgement from this man. I'm so glad I stopped holding a grudge to Christianity.

[@xavierlaflamme8773]

We are all imperfect. All of us are sinners. In different ways. Only through repentence can we be saved.

[@chaoscore09]

You can never feel judgement from a man. People can only ever reveal a characteristic of yours that may go against the call to rightousness. What if what you are doing is actually worthy of judgement? What if you are doing something that God has commanded against, which by defenition will lead you to death? What if the truth us more important than your feelings and you should start getting serious about your soul. I have had homosexual impulses as well, but the loving union with God (only achieveed through Jesus Christ) is stronger than any lustful temptation. But first you'd have to admit to yourself that any other sexual union other than that of man and woman, is sin. It leads you away from God. It stains the persuit of rightousness. Do you understand?

[@namelessandfaceless9822]

@@chaoscore09 So then gay people should suffer and die alone and unhappy? The road to eternal life is to suffer and curse this life and be miserable? The god you worship is a demon, a monster and a fucking asshole. It is better to be extinguished and not have eternal life with a being worse than the devil. That says a lot about your character as well.

[@tellmewhenitsover]

namelessandfaceless there’s way more to life than sexual relationships, homosexuals aren’t being condemned to “suffer and die alone”. Make friends, connect with your family, there are plenty of other sources of love out there. The Greeks had distinct words for the different kinds of love we have as people, I think it’s one of the great failings of English that we only have the one. That you jump to such drastic misconceptions about a religion might be cause for some self reflection.

[@namelessandfaceless9822]

@@tellmewhenitsover I'm sorry but I disagree with you. The Catholic church wants all gays to never experience intimate sexual relationships and suffer. Have you forgotten the murder and torture that the church inflicted on lgbtq people for the sexuality? Death was the punishment that the church inflicted. It is only now that the Catholic church is parading this false front of "tolerance," because their church is dwindling. If you believe that gays will burn in hell for having relationships, then you are just as evil as the Devil that will one day be in Hell according to the bible.

[@tatripp]

Dear Dave, Thank you so much for letting this man have a fair and free conversation despite having extreme disagreements with him. I am Catholic and this particular show was a breath of fresh air. You are the only person I have heard in a long time who honestly tried to understand the Church's teaching instead of just getting emotional and offended. We need more people in this world like you.

[@ARSphototheatre]

"radical mercy for a radical demand." brilliant argument. love this man. subscribed.

[@TheRachnolan]

Someone accurately explaining the Catholic faith on a liberal show? Is this real life?!

[@oambitiousone7100]

It's the Intellectual Dark Web :-)

[@TrevJ91]

Dave is not liberal 😂😂😂

[@Undomaranel]

@@TrevJ91 Dave is very much pro-liberal stances. He is not a "leftist" or SJW. Dave does not stand on conservative values, and instead lives the classical liberal position of, "I may not agree with what tou say but will defend to the death tour right to say it." Honestly, Dave Rubin is by far one of the best examples of liberalism modern politics has.

[@TrevJ91]

Undomaranel He’s not a “leftist” but he’s “liberal” 😂🤦‍♂️ Way to contradict yourself buddy! But like I said he’s not a liberal or a leftist. He’s totally on the right.

[@thebaconized4733]

TrevJ91 Dare I say he’s a moderate? Let’s not think too black and white about things.

[@elizabethgrace7159]

On abortion: "We press it now more BECAUSE of science, in a more radical way." God bless you, Bishop. More people need to know that the Church's modern position on abortion and contraception was crystallized after an exhaustive study on population growth and human economic welfare. So...yeah, we thought about.

[@jeanmariebishop4655]

We did think about it, but we must always emphasize that we don't value the life of the unborn above the life of born children and their mothers. We value ALL of life and want to see it cherished, nourished and nurtured from conception to natural death. Only then will our stand carry water in the secular world.

[@TheClimateChannel]

Why can't all interviews, conversations, and discussions between the left and right be like this?

[@raymondsmith5197]

perhaps because this was a talk between the left and the center, not the right

[@xtusvincit5230]

Exactly, Catholicism is neither left nor right. In some cases it is conservative. In some cases, it's liberal. It always comes down on the side of the sanctity of human life, sexuality and the dignity of the person. Sometimes that means opposing abortion. Sometimes it means opposing the death penalty. Sometimes that means opposing gay marriage. Sometimes it means fighting for immigrants. But, it always means defending human dignity and worth.

[@Nirvana7734]

@ No Sherlock - This... isn't even clearly a conversation between the "left" and "right." Sure, both of the interview participants espouse views commonly held by either side, but that doesn't automatically make this a political conversation, nor does it make either of these individuals a spokesperson for either side. Furthermore, in terms of social benefit, I would recommend that all of us consider the idea of refraining from the bipolar categorization of people as being "left" or "right" in the first place. What good does it truly do except create a perceptual divide between people when, in fact, we are all fellow citizens?

[@AeriykTheRed]

It sure would be nice if they all were.

[@atmanbrahman1872]

Bishop Barron is brilliant.

[@GregAitchison]

Atman Brahman, if you appreciated what Bishop Barron had to say in this video, I'd suggest scoping out some of his other awesome videos (movie/TV/book/news commentaries, etc.). You can see a full list of them here: catholicreligionteacher.com/fr-barron-videos/

[@joachimpetersen2301]

Loved the way the bishop explained what being an actual Catholic is. Don't impose, propose and yes the Church has high moral demands but its also extremely merciful. Basically keep trying to do the right thing, and in the end youll be a better person and society (if every individual is trying) will be a better place.

[@PGBurgess]

"Church has high moral demands but its also extremely merciful" A dangerous combination in my opinion .. certainly when put in the hands of people, just as fallible as anyone else.

[@joachimpetersen2301]

P.G. Burgess no one perfect so theyre always going to be just as fallible as anyone else. you get to choose to belong or not. If your not part of it and the church is only proposing not imposing (like it should be) then what problem would you have with other people belonging to it.

[@PGBurgess]

To me, the 'perversion' is in the mercifull part. The forgiveness of wrongdoings, not by those wronged (with or without legal judgement).. but by an institution. And one with a very 'outspoken' view. A view that is not representative of a general consensus (let alone in accordance to the view held by the person wronged). I always like to ask christians how they would feel, if someone has harmed them (or a loved one).. and see that person walk around with a feeling of redemption, granted to him by some guru.

[@joachimpetersen2301]

P.G. Burgess its not the institution forgiving the wrong doer, it's God. The institution is just the intermediary. But if you don't believe in God or aren't a Christian then how does it harm you if other people do that. Also, as the bishop said, the wrong doer is supposed to turn himself in to face legal judgement or try to make amends for there wrong if it's what they did wasnt a crime. Also part of being a Christian is trying to forgive those who do harm against us. The church might be outspoken but it's kind of like advertising. Mcdonalds blasts ads all over TV and every else, but in the end you chose to buy that cheeseburger. Likewise the church does the same but in the end you choose to join or not. Propose not impose.

[@user-go4fb7se8i]

Christianity, especially Catholic and smilar others, is the lazy version of Judaism. Instead of having all stages of redemption which is regret, confession, promise not the reapet the act again and making this promise truth, you satisfied with the two and to make it worser you doing it by talking to human being, flesh and blood, and not directly to God. There's no redemption for evey act, your like your leftie grandchildren children who thinks intentions are more important then acts.

[@x7525w]

As a secular person I thought, oh great a Catholic Bishop, this will be boring. It was nothing of the sort. I found Bishop Barron an intellectually fertile conversationalist with a very interesting perspective on a number controversial subjects.

[@grantknaver]

No one invites priests for interviews. Respect Rubin.

[@xtusvincit5230]

Exactly, Rubin is the only atheist at present that is capable of such a conversation. And, by far Barron isnt the only Catholic capable of such a conversation. The problem is clearly on the atheist side. By and large they are utterly incapable of a good conversation with a believer.

[@Nirvana7734]

@ Joey Suggs - Come on, Bud. You KNOW that just as there are douchebag atheists that there are douchebag believers. In addition, I think that someone such as Sam Harris is quite capable of calmly, rationally, and respectfully speaking with believers. There are plenty of us out there...

[@vincentterraneo263]

I came here because I’m a fan of Bishop Barron, and now I think I’m going to see who else this guy interviewed. It’s not every day you see two guys with opposing viewpoints have a reasonable discussion.

[@ryanfrance3372]

Dave, I cannot thank you enough. Seeing my favorite bishop on my favorite show was quite the treat. Keep doing what you are doing.

[@mollymurphy5858]

Bishop Barron was incredibly courageous to do this interview. Great job

[@TheDragon54444]

I used to be pro choice until a friend of mine showed me an actual recorded abortion. Her class was shown this so she showed me, and I have to say it changed me. When I saw that tiny little baby dead, I broke down on the inside. I don't feel like many pro choice people correctly visualize what an abortion is, maybe they don't want to. I heard all the typical extreme scenarios, "what if she's raped" or "what if it was an accident"; and honestly I used to agree with them. Why bring a baby into this world if it can't be loved or property taken care of? But since that video I look at it differently; we don't choose where our souls will end up, for I'm certain given the opportunity that baby would've never of chosen that woman to be its mother. It's all random. I would think Liberals and Republicans could agree on this one issue; for Democrats preach equality and equal rights, but when it comes to the unborn it's a different story. Now I know many will still say that a zygote isn't life but ask any biology professor that question and they'd beg to differ. It's growing, eating, reacting to its environment, and maintaining homeostasis... pretty much fits the criteria of life. All I'm saying is it deserves a chance, a chance to be born at least. Proclaiming that life doesn't deserve a chance just because it's inconvenient. It doesn't sit well with me.

[@jcawalton]

Cast Away54444 Well said; great comment.

[@jhssuthrnmama]

It's amazing how science can change our minds on these things. Who would have thought in 1965 that science would soon show us how false the "clump of cells" argument was?

[@Wuffskers]

I see all these moral arguments about when life begins and oh it's a precious human life and we can make arguments like that all we want but none of these actually come with a practical solution in my opinion. Like okay you have an underage girl violently raped and she gets pregnant. Now let's just assume you've won the argument about the "personhood" of the zygote, great, fine whatever...what now? So in addition to the rape, this girl, not woman, girl has to carry the child of the monster that violated her and put her own life in danger for something she didn't want and was violently and horrifically forced upon her. As if that is not enough again I ask...what now? Are you going to expect her to raise this child? what is your solution about what to actually do with the child once it's born? There's lots of idealism that isn't realistic, in many ways I actually don't believe people have a right to children, but I know restricting people's right to reproduce is unreasonable in the real world and would be prone to all kinds of abuse and would probably cause more problems than it solves, and I'm not convinced that making abortion illegal is actually going to save that many unborn lives. If your goal is to make abortion something that basically never happens, I'm not convinced that making it illegal actually achieves that. Also I think there's more than just one specific and explicit threshold during development, for instance the first heartbeat, or the moment brain waves are detectable, etc. I get the impression that the "life begins at conception" people, also don't realize it can take awhile before an egg actually gets fertilized, it's not like after a dude cums then there's a fertilized egg inside the woman, granted it's a pretty wide range between about 30 minutes to 5 days.

[@mehmetbozdere8856]

Cast Away54444 - I dont know you're position exactly but it sounds like you're still pro choice, but not pro abortion. I dont think anyone would want the mother and child to go through what you described and I certainly dont, but I still think abortions should be made legal, safe and regulated, but as a society we should also try to prevent unwanted pregnancies with things like sex education, birth control, etc. Making abortions illegal will not help anyone, not that you said it should be illegal.

[@rgt321]

the pill causes abortion because its not 100% foolproof. What we need to be teaching are children is sexual morality so they don't find themselves in a desperate situation.

[@andrewyarborough3133]

As a Christian and a psychologist who values both Rubin and Bishop Barron, this conversation means more than I can articulate. Thank you for being willing to have these conversations.

[@seanpenner5880]

Great video, im very happy to see the polar opposites of Dave (a married gay man) and a priest which has such a hardline stance on gay marriage civically debate. Great video!

[@danielszafran5091]

Bishop Barron brought me here :)

[@corehaven]

Dave I just love u man. Watching u have conversations with such dignity & respect is just what America needs. U should be proud of ur show.

[@U2andColdplayFan]

I like this guy. I'm tired of shitty urban preachers who bend to every whim of society, and this guy seems above that.

[@GregAitchison]

If you appreciated what Bishop Barron had to say in this video, I'd suggest scoping out some of his other awesome videos (movie/TV/book/news commentaries, etc.). You can see a full list of them here: catholicreligionteacher.com/fr-barron-videos/

[@joanketelby752]

I agree. Finally.

[@matthewmorones6468]

I'm a hardcore conservative, but I really appreciate the willingness and acceptance of Mr. Rubin to have an open discussion. You don't see this much and I wish we could have more exchanging of open ideas. Although I don't agree with much of Rubin's stances, I applaud you for this platform. Thank you.

[@RandumbExtraSketchy]

I disagree with some of what this man says, yet I respect and even like him.

[@nicksterwixter]

Oh hey look, it's the attitude that everyone should have towards every well-intentioned person.

[@Catholic-Redpilled-Spaniard]

lol

[@xtusvincit5230]

What is surprising about the comments that atheist just usually hate on Christians. Somehow it is different in this case.

[@GregAitchison]

ExtraSketch, if you appreciated what Bishop Barron had to say in this video, I'd suggest scoping out some of his other awesome videos (movie/TV/book/news commentaries, etc.). You can see a full list of them here: catholicreligionteacher.com/fr-barron-videos/

[@coledesantis1406]

I am a Catholic, and a traditionalist one at that. I used to watch (and still quite frequently watch) Bishop Barron's videos. Over the course of the past year and a half since the election started, I have also been watching a lot of anti-SJW stuff - Stefan Molyneux, Sargon of Akkad, Paul Johseph Watson, and so on. I thought they bring up good points. I disagree with them on a lot of things - especially religion and certain social issues - but this is one area where my views overlap with them. I am not a hard-core Republican, but I am far from a liberal, and I hate people on the far-left. Over time, I started watching a bunch of Dave Rubin's videos. I heard a while ago that he had once been on the Young Turks but left, because he sort of called them out on their progressive B.S. This, combined with his openness to taking part in discussions even with people of the opposite viewpoint, impressed me. I find it cool that the two internet personalities who I respect the most are talking with one another.

[@bman5257]

"I am a Catholic...I hate people on the far left". Friend, remember Christ tells us to love our enemies. Remember the Good Samaritan in Luke 10.

[@aileenbordelon7884]

I'm guessing he likes St. Thomas Aquinas.

[@xtusvincit5230]

If you study Aquinas he will blow your mind.

[@aileenbordelon7884]

I know I was only joking because he kept bringing him it. I don't blame him for being amazed by St. Thomas Aquinas he is a wonderful saint.

[@CATboss001]

I got vaguely the same idea

[@Catholic-Redpilled-Spaniard]

Catam Vanitas lol

[@biggameryan5991]

The Bishop has never hidden the fact that St. Thomas Aquinas has been a massive influence in his life. In fact, the opposite. He evangelizes the teachings of Aquinas regularly. So in any case I’m glad you noticed ;)

[@DeadPyro96]

I may not agree with everything this guy says, I am not christian, but this was very interesting. I can totally see where he is coming from on pretty much every issue, he seems incredibly well articulated and intelligent. Good interview.

[@GregAitchison]

If you appreciated what Bishop Barron had to say in this video, I'd suggest scoping out some of his other awesome videos (movie/TV/book/news commentaries, etc.). You can see a full list of them here: catholicreligionteacher.com/fr-barron-videos/

[@jeffrourke2322]

Rubin has *the best* interview show on the internet today. I've been a fan of Bishop Barron and the Word on Fire video series for a while now and it is beyond refreshing in such a divisive time to see two people from wildly different backgrounds have an amicable discussion on a number of issues. Dave is the best. If you're reading this, keep up the good work.

[@scottwithers9648]

As a practicing Catholic, I'm subscribed to Bishop Barron's youtube channel and also to the Rubin Report. And when I saw this interview I thought this wasn't real. Like interviewing a catholic bishop and an orthodox one for that matter, that takes some guts and openmindness to let everyone articulate their position in a civil way. Dave you are on of the best interviewers I have ever seen, literally will refer you anytime mentions youtube to me. Keep up the work!

[@hwright9608]

In regards to porn, Ted Bundy gave an interview before his execution (it is on KZbin) and said that what got him started was finding porn about the age of 13, and it worsened. He was giving a warning.

[@mglenwright09]

Agnostic Atheist here, went to a St. Ignatius Jesuit Catholic High School in San Francisco, CA...I wish I had had this guy as a professor. Not all representatives of the Catholic Church are even remotely as articulate and welcoming as this man. He speaks a lot of truth. Am not, and will never be Catholic due to if nothing else their maddening traditions, but the discussion here is valuable for anyone willing to listen. Good work, Dave, for providing the open platform for him to make explicitly clear the issues and beliefs surrounding them of the Bishop of LA! I still can't wrap my head around the necessity for Christian values in order for people to be moral beings. But, putting my frustration aside, there is a lot to gain from listening to this interview.

[@biggreen1569]

You got Bishop Barron on!! I love that guy!!

[@sashaciochina1166]

Wow Bishop Barron should have considered a career in diplomacy. Exquisite debate on such prickly issues.

[@LarryReynolds591]

I'm a huge fan of both you and Bishop Barron. Great conversation!!

[@jacobrcorreia]

Dave, I just want to commend you for the patience and respect that you brought to a conversation that I can only imagine must've been quite personal for you. Being able to have these types of challenging conversations in a civil and open-minded manner is one of the reasons I tune in.

[@IsabellePinamena]

One of my proudest moments was when I befriended someone, learned they were a conservative christian, and treated them no differently.

[@MrSirDuude]

Probably one of my favorite interviews so far, good work

[@orklein4524]

i find a little comfort in the world, when a bishop and a gay finish disagree beautifully, and then quote the Simpson's together.

[@MrLagoboy1]

Talk about Catholic standards being an extremely high bar to meet, the way this discussion evolved into a civil learning experience instead of devolving into an uncivil argument between the host and the guest even more sets a terrifically high bar for us to meet when we talk to each other about our different points of view. Kudos to Mr. Rubin and Bishop Barron!!!

[@cjripley32]

I feel like this interview was so needed. As a protestant, I often feel like the media tries to pit homosexuality and the church against each other in such extreme ways so that there's no room for civil discourse. This interview represents the conversation I wish we could have on a wider scale

[@Noutchka]

What a compelling conversation ! I can see the issues were tough to discuss on both sides. Yet another great example of what a gem this channel is !

[@Roxasthesupersaiyan]

Liberals haven't made a single counter argument to go against conservative arguments about abortion.

[@thatonedude675]

The best part is that they'd have to disagree with the scientists who agree with the religious people about life beginning at conception.

[@Roxasthesupersaiyan]

"My body my rules!"... even though I want you to pay for it via universal healthcare. People don't understand that the "my body my rules" argument has NEVER been valid because in the eyes of your opponents they see you killing a person, you'd literally be talking past their argument.

[@AbnormalWrench]

That is one of the dumbest comments I've ever read. Just because you're completely clueless doesn't reflect on others.

[@shinobi-no-bueno]

TheSonOfAGunFrom410 exactly, to extend that my body/non-viable logic, human beings can't take care of themselves for YEARS after birth, if you say I can abort this thing because it can't live outside my body you should also be able to kill it whenever you want up until it doesn't need you to survive

[@tylermane77]

Umm, that's flat out false.

[@patrickbutler87]

I'm Catholic. I'm subscribed. Best interview I've seen in a long time. this is the best place on the internet right now.

[@johnsospencer]

Very interesting to read through the comments and see the impression that a thoughtful Christian thinker can have on a jaded generation. I have subscribed to Barron's channel as well and I find it very interesting.

[@baconjuice7286]

I love how in depth his simpsons knowledge is!!

[@bulldogsbob]

Bishop Barron is much nicer here then I would be but it is funny to see all the angry atheist calling Christiantiy bulshit not because of a lack of evidence but because they don't like it.

[@GUITARTIME2024]

bulldogsbob zero evidence that Jesus was devine. zero. how's that work for you.

[@xtusvincit5230]

Atheists can never prove that God doesnt exist. But, they daily prove that most of them are complete assholes.

[@GrandMasterAbe]

NOW WAY! I remember asking for this once but I never thought this finally happened! Thanks Rubin!

[@christianalmli9085]

This interview has to me been the epitome of why you NEED to listen to people you disagree with. Almost everyone, no matter how much you disagree, have something that they can teach you and the minute you decide on principle that you're not going to hear people out simply because of that disagreement you are completely intellectually screwed. This was fucking awesome.

[@BillMcHale]

This!.... obviously Bishop Barron and Mr. Rubin come from very different places in respects to their view of the Universe, but both articulated their viewpoints well, and without animosity. Mr. Rubin to his credit (as host of the show) listened and tried to understand rather than attacked. Would that more people in our society approach their differences this way. Kudos.

[@rohanmalik9194]

When are you getting Martin Shkreli?!

[@georgemargaris]

Rohan Malik , you have to pronounce it in the correct autistic way: Martin Shkreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeli

[@henryrivera7895]

Free Martin Shkreli!!

[@jurajvarju2664]

You mean Martin Škrtel? :P

[@bcnicholas123]

id love to see a blood bath, but i know dave is too respectful to his guests for that

[@knightoftheholyrosary5378]

Rohan Malik bishop baron is way too respectful for it also

[@wheatfieldproductions1564]

Mr Robin, you are absolutely fantastic. I am Catholic and I can not believe how well this conversation went. My respect for you. Even if you don’t believe, let me tell this. God bless you! Not everyone can hold a conversation in such a respectful way.

[@jerryg3524]

you're exactly right

[@un_limit]

Fantastic interview! Keep it up! The work that you are doing by allowing this kind of free discussion is more powerful and meaningful than I think you will ever fully know.

[@deedeemooreco.2304]

Thank you Dave. This was a good one.

[@dseanmat]

Great dialogue. Thanks for sharing. God bless Bishop Barron.

[@ajdeb5758]

This is what a ´safe space´ should be. Not avoiding inconveniënt topics but discuss it all with reason, common sense and mutual respect.

[@thetommonster]

I just want to thank Dave and Bishop Barron for such a substantive, interesting, and charitable conversation. Kudos to both.

[@EmbraceTradition316]

Thank you for this interview Rubin, I love both your show and Bishop Barron's. We need more discussion like this.

[@Valdrex]

This priest is 100% convinced that you and I are going to hell Dave (we do not accept Jesus). Meanwhile someone who kills 25 children can go to heaven simply by accepting Jesus. And I am supposed to care about what he has to say about morals?

[@BronCFace86]

Valdrex If you do not accept Jesus then I'd expect you don't believe in God. If you don't believe in God then you don't believe in hell. If you don't believe in hell then why would you care?

[@singlecellorganism13]

Straw ... man.

[@Valdrex]

Because he thinks I am going to endure eternal punishment. Yet he thinks I should listen to what he has to say about moral issues. I can't think of anything less moral than the concept of hell. Therefore I see no reason to listen to what he has to say about morals.

[@SmokeyJoCafe]

you've missed the point completely. I remember Bishop Barron writing that he didn´t think Christopher Hitchens was in hell...if he is ok, I think you are too. God will judge on how much we love and on how much we follow our conscience

[@Valdrex]

Why? I'm genuinely curious.

[@otherworldPOET]

Great to see this. As an American Catholic teacher, this really brightens my day. These were the kind of talks I enjoyed when in college classrooms on secular campuses. Kudos to Rubin's show---this kind of dialogue is the great benefit and contribution of America. Here's to hoping we see more of this, and perhaps see a comeback of old, authentic discussion and enjoyment of each other's company.

[@potkas7]

A superb interview. And Bravo to Dave for having the intellectual curiosity, and the courage to conduct the kind of discussion that many people have never heard nor would have ever heard in any other way.

[@jefferymiller30]

If only we all can have conversations like this with people we don't agree with today.....

[@Albus_Rex]

It's funny you know, Christian viewers of this channel tend to watch videos of Atheist bashing their religion and may use the bible to refute the arguments. However, looking at the comments on this video, their seems to be many atheists who didn't even give the guest the time of day. Just ignored the things he had to say or called religious people antiquated children. I hear out what the atheists guests say, I would expect the same amount of respect when it is a religious person. Regardless, great video Dave.

[@asukayin6487]

Dio you sure went through a lot of comments.

[@raimethefumeknight2062]

Dio NUDANUDANUDANUDANUDANUDANUDANUDANUDANUDA

[@Nirvana7734]

@ Dio - Actually I haven't seen any negative comments as I've been scrolling through (though I'm sure that they are there). What I would like to remind you of is this: EVERY group, no matter how you categorize them, is going to have kind people and unkind people. As such, please reconsider painting all atheists with one brush. You know as well as I do that there are religious fuckwits just as much as there are atheist fuckwits. Oh, and also: Dio!!! \m/

[@jacobtroyer5119]

So rare to see such a respectful and thoughtful conversation between two people who understand that you don't have to agree on everything to agree on some things and to be completely ok that the other does not agree. Well done, both of you.

[@dandougherty693]

These two could hae a great weekend current events television show. Too many interviewers/interviewees talk on top of one another and this was very refreshing to watch.

[@SushiCombo]

Fantastic interview, Dave.

[@ethanbaier2086]

This might be my favorite interview so far. Keep it up Dave!

[@tkdboyd]

This was great. Thank you Mr. Rubin and all those associated with The Rubin Report.

[@DeutschHannah]

how refreshing!! what an insightful and engaging interview. well done to you both! as a Catholic, I truly appreciate you giving our beloved Bishop Barron an opportunity to be on your program. Dave Rubin, you are a gifted interviewer/conversationalist!

[@rubendrakkar]

+The Rubin Report Is it a good Idea to bring Dr. Peter Kreeft to your talk show?

[@mariab.774]

Almost a year later, I say it's a wonderful idea!

[@georgelabe-assimo4365]

Do eet!!!

[@JasminLeblanc]

Hot diggity dang. That was damn good interview.

[@Lolita327]

Definitely some tough questions. Bp. Barron did well!

[@SpindicateAudio]

What an interview. Dave Rubin maintains absolute grace and refuses to take anything personally and has a truly adult conversation about issues on which him and his guest could not be more opposed. There is hope for humanity. Bishop Barron is equally commendable from the standpoint that he is unafraid to share his views, but in no way vilifies Rubin for not fitting within them.

[@nicolofranco5310]

Bishop Barron it was a great honor meeting you at Bishop Aclan’s ordination. You are so profoundly blessed. God bless you more!

[@alexandernikevich9744]

Toleration comes from Christianity? Good lord, need we look at history? Read Voltaire's "Treatise on Tolerance", a response to Christian intolerance (specifically that of this man's church) in Europe. We're not talking a long time ago here. The church is the way it's been the last few decades out of necessity, not some great moral foundation. Let's not forget how intolerant you acted for so many centuries before your power was lost and you HAD to act tolerant..

[@Rockownz5150]

You have to compare apples to apples. Compare Christian Europe in the 14th Century, Voltai're time, or whatever, to the rest of the world at that time, not the US in 2017.

[@Aaron.Reichert]

Rick Harris Religious yes, Christian no. From the time of Abraham on following the areas of judeo-christian influence they have largely been more tolerant than anywhere else on Earth during the same time period. From the very beginning of the nation of Israel they largely did away with things like child sacrifice (except for when they turned from God and started acting like their barbaric neighbors).

[@PeterBrookF1]

That's because everywhere was a religious place, so it's natural that everywhere that was a fucked-up place would be religious. Atheist regimes have not exactly been sunshine and daisies either

[@None17555]

+Peter Brook There's no sense arguing with this Rick fellow. He's probably just trolling based on how insanely stupid most of his posts have been in this comments section have been. Obviously anecdotal evidence like Salem witch trials can't undo thousands of years of philosophical, ethical, and religious traditions. Anyone with a few firing neurons would get that, to turn a phrase.

[@langov3]

+None1755, +Aaron Reichert You guys are missing the point. It's not that the Salem witch trials make other doctrinal pronouncements wrong or that Christianity should be compared to other religions to see which is more barbaric, the problem is with the collection of 'moral' pronouncements themselves. For instance; 'Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live'. Never mind that this command has been used to justify the irrational killing of undoubtedly innocent women, but witches don't exist! For arguments sake, lets say witches did exist during biblical times. Then the almighty and infinitely wise creator of the universe stood by and watched as his devotees in the 15th century used his outdated text to justify the burning, drowning and hanging of innocent people. I actually blame God more than I blame the perpetrators; he's the one that put this silly notion of witches in their heads in the first place, and they're just scientifically illiterate people trying to make sense of the pestilence, plagues and disasters that befall them. If you're a good Christian in the 15th century then you KNOW there are witches. As for human sacrifice, you'll find him happily accepting the human sacrifice of Jephthah's daughter in judges 11:30-39.

[@timthomas6832]

Wonderful video. Just an FYI a therapist does not have to go to authorities when a person has stated they have killed people in the past, in fact they are not allowed to go to police with that information. However, action is required if they are going to take action (Tarasoff decision). With that in mind a priest would not offer absoultion if the confessor states they intend to continue which is in holding with the Tarasoff decision. The real question would be what would happen if a person came into confession, said they were sorry for what they are going to do in the future, and tells the priest who they are going to harm.

[@stuarttaylor400]

Dave, you are slowly but surely becoming indispensable. This interview has a great deal to be admired.

[@shmay6148]

These probing questions between people of opposing views who remain impersonal and polite with passion and enthusiasm are absolutely the most enthralling discussions. I love the sophisticated tension. Excellent!

[@bn16fan]

This was awesome, thank you! More theology! More Philosophy! More important things!

[@underdawg47]

Good thing there is a separation of church and state. These rules are fine those who are Christian, but the legality of abortion, gay marriage, and porn are civil issues and not subject to Christian rules.

[@schwann145]

Ashton Francis Abortion is not publicly funded! How much longer do we have to keep yelling this before people like you start to listen?

[@jos_meid]

+Sean Hurley In theory it is not directly publicly funded, but in practice, organizations that preform abortions receive public funding so long as the funding is not 'for abortion'. the problem with that is that with a big organization, giving money will fund the organization as a whole, even parts of it that one is not trying to fund.

[@underdawg47]

Because embryos are not citizens and at that stage is an organism acting as a parasite, unable to survive independently. So if it is unwanted in a woman's body, she has the right to have it out of her body. Separation of Church and state keeps up from becoming a theocracy.

[@jos_meid]

underdawg47 While it is true that embryos are not citizens, it is not true that they are not human. Is it ok to murder a foreign national because they are not a citizen? Of course not. That is because the measure of whether it is murder or not even under the most secular laws is not dependent on whether the victim is a citizen or not. The parasite argument is really not a strong one. that is because they do not suck blood or nutrients from the mother, but rather the mother's body actively pumps nutrients into the fetus. The government can neither establish a religion nor prohibit the free exercise thereof, but that does not mean that politicians can not use their religious beliefs to help shape their political beliefs.

[@underdawg47]

I don't know of any foreign nationals living inside the body of a woman. If there is something living inside my body and I don't want it there, I will have it taken out.

[@fiatvoluntastua8767]

Bishop Barron, you encapsulate the True Love of God for all people, without compromising His Truth, and allow Christ Jesus to personalize His message in Love to each soul. How Great a Gift you are to all Creation.

[@MrSharkfin13]

I love your show. It's refreshing to see someone conduct an interview with a guest that they may have opposing views with and have an honest open discussion without name calling or journalistic bullying. I consider myself to be a Ben Shapiro like conservative but really respect what your doing. Keep up the good work.

[@nathanielberry4965]

Probably one of the few political pundits i agree with on almost everything. Keep it up.

[@flywheelshyster6549]

The conversation about confession and murderer reminds me of Cavalry, one of my favorite movies of all time, it's an Irish film that starts out with a confession where the confessor, after explaining how he was molested as a child, says he's going to kill the priest, because what's the point in killing a bad priest, but killing a good priest 'that'll get'em'. its a powerful, emotional, and if i may say, existential film

[@mrtmanoo7]

Flywheel Shyster Super good film. I really liked it!

[@Frodo7241]

I think that is the wrong spelling

[@joanneperque8649]

Flywheel Shyster is the movie called “ Calvary” and is it available on Netflix?

[@rcc1463]

Amazing interview Dave. I really respect the fact that you have so many different people on this show and treat them all with respect and genuine curiosity. I'm a secularist but Bishop Barron is a pleasure to listen to and he has really interesting opinions! Thanks for this.

[@salli4588]

I am glad that Mr. Rubin allows his guests to speak, rather than asking questions then talking over them; thus not allowing them to say their piece. I appreciate that. Mr. Rubin reminds me of Mike Huckabee in his interview style. I appriciate conversation, rather than yelling.