All Religions Lead to God? Why the Pope is Wrong

Glen Scrivener reacts to Pope Francis speaking about the world religions at 'Together in Unity and Hope - Interreligious Youth', Singapore (13th September 2024). Glen argues not only for the importance of the exclusivity of Christ, but also that it is good news. He also explains why he is catholic, but not Roman Catholic.
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[@brandonkemenymusic]

Glad to see you nailing your "Die Hard is a Christmas movie" colours to the mast. True historical orthodoxy at its finest.

[@offcenterconcepthaus]

This is the way.

[@wendyleaumont9766]

Such an outstanding dissection of the Pope's words and wonderful explanation of the uniqueness of our Savior, Jesus. Thank you, Glen!

[@SpeakLifeMedia]

Thanks Wendy, nice to hear from you!

[@edmundburke8490]

Hi, great channel. I enjoyed your piece on Dawkins v Constantine Kisen. As a Catholic, I'm not impressed with the Pope.

[@bourbon_sketcher]

Pope revealing his antichrist spirit. Jesus said: “I am the way and the truth and the life. *No one comes to the Father except through me* ." John 14:6 This catholic pope should also take note to what the apostle Peter declared: " *Salvation is found in no one else* , for there is *no other name under heaven given* to mankind by which we must be saved.” - That name is Jesus. Acts 4:12 Jesus warned us of these wolves in sheeps clothing and their deception. Theyre coming in thick and fast now.

[@Hope_Boat]

No surprise for us orthodox. Saint pope Gregory the Great wrote some 1400 years ago _Whoever calls himself universal bishop, or desires this title, is, by his pride, the precursor to the Antichrist._ Kyrie eleison ☦️

[@marcuslow1386]

Perhaps you can tell me about the good samaritan. Why did Jesus choose to use the Samaritan as the example of what a good neighbor is? The Samaritans were also not worshiping according to the law and also worshiping idols. What does it mean when that he is the good .neighbor? Would he be saved? Hope to hear from you!

[@Hope_Boat]

@@marcuslow1386 in the Roman time Samaria was the most Hellenised part of the area. The Hellenized population of middle east swiftly converted to Christ and the Samaritans were among the very first. Kyrie eleison ☦️

[@bourbon_sketcher]

​@@marcuslow1386 Remember, through the law of Moses in the Old Testament, the Jewish people, Gods people of the time, learned about the future arrival of the promised Messiah. The law taught them God's standards whilst at the same time, keeping the Jews separate from surrounding pagan nations, part of which, the reason was to prevent them from polluting their worship of God. They were urged by God through Moses, that only if they stuck to God by following His Law would they benefit themselves; if they strayed, they would have problems. Due to their stubborness and hard heartedness, they constantly strayed and apostatized. Over and over God sent them prophets to urge them back; but these they killed. Finally He sent His Son, as the Messiah, to try and lead them back; but the vast majority rejected him too, eventually putting him to death. Along the way, the Jews failed to carry out all aspects of the law due to their sinfulness. So when Christ came, he came to perfectly carry out that law and appeal to the Jewish people to repent and come back to God. This is why Jesus declared, during the appeal to him, being made by the woman of Canaan: “ *I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel* .” Matthew 15:24 (see also Matthew 10:5+6) Despite this, Jesus still helped the woman from Canaan. In his ministry to bring Israel back to God, Jesus often referred to people outside of Israel, when he wanted to remind them or teach them about important qualities they lacked. For example he did this during his encounter with the woman from Canaan and when he referenced Namaan the Syrian and the widow of Zarephath from the region of Sidon, pointing, as a lesson, to their examples of faith. (Matthew 15:24; Luke 4:26+27) Jesus also referenced passed nations (Nineveh of ancient Assyria as an example) that had been judged adversely by God yet repented when they heard Gods prophet, in this case Jonah - to try to teach and reach his people, the Jews. (Matthew 12:41) Never did Jesus do this, as if to suggest salvation could be found in such places or with such people. At the point of his parable of the good Samaritan, Jesus is highlighting the importance of mercy. Jesus, earlier in the account, had already answered the lawyers question: “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Luke 10:25. What was Jesus' reply? Did he say, "It is okay, all religions lead to God?" Well, here is the account: “What is written in the Law?” Jesus replied. “How do you read it?” He (the lawyer) answered, “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’ ; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ ” “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “ *Do this and you will live* .” Luke 10:26-28 Jesus was emphasizing that their salvation lay only with the One God, YHWH, and the Law that He gave; the Mosaic Law - “ *Do this and you will live* .” NOT, "do it any way YOU wish and you will live". Wanting to justify himself, the Jewish lawyer goes on to ask "And who is my neighbour?" Through the parable Jesus goes on to give, he now focuses on the need for mercy to be in the hearts of the Jews. Describing the good neighbour as a Samaritan was an excellent choice, because of the animosity the Jews had developed for this people (who had actually come from the northern ten tribe Kingdom of Israel after the Assyrians had overthrown them and moved in foreign people in to the territory) Over time the Jews (from the southern 2 tribe Kingdom in Judah) looked down on Samaritans, as a sort of second class people. Do you remember when Jesus spoke to the Samaritan woman at the well, in John chapter 4? “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. *Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem* .” “Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for *salvation is from the Jews* . Yet a time is coming and has now come when the *true* worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are *the kind of worshipers the Father seeks* . God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in *truth* .” John 4:19-24 If there are true worshipers, then there must be false worshipers; and Jesus explains how YHWH must be worshipped in truth. His truth, is not found anywhere else other than through the Word, Jesus Christ. Yes, Jesus regularly highlighted the virtues of others outside of Israel, as a means to reach and teach the Jews, to whom he was sent. But still, Jesus always pointed to YHWH as the One that must be worshipped for salvation. That is why, as the Son of God and one mediator between God and humankind, Jesus could say: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me ." John 14:6 The beautiful thing is, yes, Jesus was sent to the lost sheep of Israel, that was the thrust of his ministry, because salvation did originate with the Jews. BUT, from the book of Genesis right through to the law given, the festivals, the Psalms, the prophets, we learn that by means of the promised seed, Jesus Christ (first uttered in Genesis 3:15; see Galatians 3:16) a redeemer would come, through the Jews of ancient Israel, that would *in time become the means to bless all nations* . Genesis 22:15-18 The invitation to come be a follower of Jesus, repent and worship God, would be extended beyond the Jewish people, it would go out to include the Samaritans and the Gentiles. They would need to understand who Jesus is, accept him as their Lord and Saviour, repent and put faith in him. (Acts 2+3+17. Romans 10:9+10.) After his resurrection, Jesus gave his disciples this command: "Therefore go and make disciples of *all nations* , baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20 Jesus went on to add: "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and *you will be my witnesses* in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and *to the ends of the earth* .” Acts 1:8 Let there be no mistaking the fact, that there is only ONE name given for salvation; and ONE mediator between God and mankind - Jesus. Acts 4:12; Acts 17:24-30; Romans 10:9+10 "For there is *one God* and *one mediator* between God and mankind, *the man Christ Jesus* , who gave himself as a ransom *for all people* . This has now been witnessed to at the proper time." 1 Timothy 2:5+6 Take care.

[@Lavender-blue80]

@@marcuslow1386Jesus never implied that the Samaritan was saved. The point of the parable is that we should love our enemies and pray for those who do not love us. The Jews and Samaritans had a history of discord and Jesus shows that this does not have to be the case.

[@leonmilehammusic1463]

Wholeheartedly agree with these thoughts. Thank you so much. We are running 321 currently at our church and it is incredibly helpful for non-Christians with questions and also to help Christians to better understand and explain their faith. I would highly recommend it!

[@SpeakLifeMedia]

That's so great to hear!

[@expressoevangelism80]

Has he just talked himself out of a job? He is now surely redundant. He has no purpose by his own admission. God is certainly available to all, as his sons and daughters. However that is only through recognising Jesus as our saviour. As usual these guys talk with forked and confused tongues, as their whole doctrine is.

[@TheRoark]

Great video! I too found Trent’s view on the Bible problematic. I believe it was CS Lewis that said that his problem with Roman Catholicism is having to affirm everything the pope will say in the future.

[@brianmurphy9570]

Except Roman Catholics do not believe that you have to affirm everything the pope says, so it is quite the straw man.

[@aly8380]

"...having to affirm everything the pope will say in the future." Not quite. Popes are respected and obeyed by Catholics insofar as they represent the unity of the Catholic Church and its perennial teachings. That does not extend to their personal take on various topics. What Pope Francis said has been addressed and condemned by the unbroken teaching of the Church. See for instance the following Declaration: "DOMINUS IESUS" - ON THE UNICITY AND SALVIFIC UNIVERSALITY OF JESUS CHRIST AND THE CHURCH. ("DOMINUS IESUS" means "The Lord Jesus" in English.) It is a document authored by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the future Pope Benedict. while he was Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith during Pope JP ll's pontificate. The Declaration states: “…The Church's constant missionary proclamation is endangered today by relativistic theories which seek to justify religious pluralism, not only de facto but also de iure (or in principle). As a consequence, it is held that certain truths have been superseded; for example, the definitive and complete character of the revelation of Jesus Christ, the nature of Christian faith as compared with that of belief in other religions, ..... the unicity and salvific universality of the mystery of Jesus Christ,…” “…On the basis of such presuppositions....certain theological proposals are developed ….. in which Christian revelation and the mystery of Jesus Christ and the Church lose their character of absolute truth and salvific universality, or at least shadows of doubt and uncertainty are cast upon them….” “…As a remedy for this relativistic mentality, which is becoming ever more common, it is necessary above all to reassert the definitive and complete character of the revelation of Jesus Christ. In fact, it must be firmly believed that, in the mystery of Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Son of God, who is “the way, the truth, and the life” (Jn 14:6), the full revelation of divine truth is given: “No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him” (Mt 11:27); “No one has ever seen God; God the only Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, has revealed him” (Jn 1:18); “For in Christ the whole fullness of divinity dwells in bodily form” (Col 2:9-10)….” “- it is clear that IT WOULD BE CONTRARY TO THE FAITH to consider the Church as one way of salvation alongside those constituted by the other religions, seen as complementary to the Church or substantially equivalent to her.. …Furthermore, it cannot be overlooked that other rituals, insofar as they depend on superstitions or other errors (cf. 1 Cor 10:20-21), CONSTITUTE AN OBSTACLE TO SALVATION.” “...John Paul II….granted to the undersigned Cardinal Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, WITH SURE KNOWLEDGE and BY HIS APOSTOLIC AUTHORITY, RATIFIED and CONFIRMED this Declaration….and ordered its publication. - Offices of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, August 6, 2000, the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord."

[@MargaretGarberina]

Many Pope's have made mistakes. Some had children, breaking the vow of chastity, some were corrupt, etc. Infallibility is based on dogma, which is encapsulated in papal encyclicals. So his off the cuff remarks are not dogma. Since he began, he has made some statements that contradict traditions or rules of his Church; some are against teachings in Scripture. History is fraught with leaders in many religions that appear to go "off the rails."

[@Lavender-blue80]

Jesus told that no one comes to the father except through Him. There is nothing unambiguous about that. In addition, the Bible is clear that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone because of Christ alone to the glory of Christ alone as revealed in scripture alone. Any teaching that salvation involves works is heresy. We are saved FOR good works not BY them.

[@matildawhittington7132]

Sheesh- how many million people believe in this poor old man?

[@AFR0MAMBA]

Fortunately from what I’ve heard, most Catholics rejected what the pope had said

[@euanthompson]

Listening to the beginning my immediate thought is "has Glen been reading Gavin?"

[@birtishcow]

Is it better to focus on theology and semantics or on charity and positive change for our world. Some might say, “We must have clarity in our beliefs!” Who is it we should look for clarity to? Ourselves or to those have dedicate their entire lives to that study? And more importantly, how much beyond the basic ideals of salvation and the New Testament should matter to a Christian? I would say beyond those matters very little, except shaping this world for the better.

[@mary-xk9dc]

God Bless the true church, we know Jesus the only way.

[@mimimimz6719]

Powerful, to the point and yet comprehensive.

[@catherinevermette802]

I love it when you explain things as you show these clips. God bless you and keep you Glen

[@SpeakLifeMedia]

Thanks!

[@matthewstolmeier752]

That man in the Vatican is not the Pope. Pay attention people.

[@marcuslow1386]

Perhaps you can tell me about the good samaritan. Why did Jesus choose to use the Samaritan as the example of what a good neighbor is? The Samaritans were also not worshiping according to the law and also worshiping idols. What does it mean when that he is the good .neighbor? Would he be saved? Hope to hear from you!

[@matthewstolmeier752]

@marcuslow1386 Although you ask a good question, it has nothing to do with that man who is not ordained or anointed to be the leader of the Catholic church. As to whether or not this fictional person, made up by Jesus to make a very specific point, would get into heaven, it is not my job or my right to judge who will or will not gain entrance to the throne of God. Further, it is a waste of time to dwell on it. I believe you know why that man, who by the way has said some very unbiblical things, is a farce and should not be listened to. Have a blessed day, and I pray you developed a deep discernment as we are surrounded by very evil people who do not wish us well.

[@kevinrombouts3027]

Excellent appraisal and explanation. I was raised Roman Catholic and remained in that tradition until I was 27 years old. Now I consider myself non-denominational or as you put it Catholic. I was disgusted by what the Pope said in Singapore. He has completely list the plot. It was bad enough when he talked about blessing same-sex unions. This event is far worse. Not a few of my Roman Catholuc friends call him the anti-Pope. I can certainly see why now. Nevertheless I don't disagree with all that he said. I do believe that Jesus has rescued the entire human race 2000 years ago and that in some sense we are all children of God BUT we only participate in that salvation wrought for us when we bow the knee and confess with our tongues that JESUS IS LORD. This is what gives God glory.

[@Hope_Boat]

Come back home to orthodoxy ☦️

[@HiHoSilvey]

we can't say that we are all children of God. When we come to Christ through faith, we are adopted into his family. That's how we become his children. We CAN say that all humanity is created in God's image.

[@HiHoSilvey]

@@Hope_Boat I AM home "But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ-by grace you have been saved- and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus..." Eph 2:3-6

[@MargaretGarberina]

Good points. This Pope from the start had made contrary statements, which you mention.

[@Hope_Boat]

@@HiHoSilvey Jesus left a Church. No one is home until he founds that Church.

[@tomteacher5885]

I mean everyone has a path to God, however idolatrous or sinful. That path goes through Jesus, I do not doubt, though many may only face him as judge on the last day. Do you think the Pope knows that that time is at hand?

[@22grena]

This is not a Catholic teaching. In fact it contradicts Catholic teaching in the most fundamental way. This 'Pope' is in error.

[@marcuslow1386]

Perhaps you can tell me about the good samaritan. Why did Jesus choose to use the Samaritan as the example of what a good neighbor is? The Samaritans were also not worshiping according to the law and also worshiping idols. What does it mean when that he is the good .neighbor? Would he be saved? Hope to hear from you!

[@ophanimangel3143]

That parable was about hypocrisy of Pharisees. The Samaritan is only made an example to expose those who do faith without good works. This remotely doesn't relate to what Bergoglio is doing which is, him being a vicar of Christ, is falsely teaching and misguiding the flock. Jesus has direct warnings against false prophets in the Gospels.​@@marcuslow1386

[@leelong9782]

Speak like Jesus and not try to deceive like Satan. Speak plainly not in craftiness. Stop giving excuses to the pope. Use God wisdom and not the wisdom of this world . The main point is how will unbelievers discern his message as it was directed to them.

[@jonah9861]

I became Christian through Buddhism. If you truly believe that Christ is the TRUTH, you know that TRUTH will lead every deep religious to Christ, therefore to God. I also don’t like that the Pope is clearly a leftist. But I will not create fallacies due to that.

[@kateorson4754]

I was new age and used to meditate a lot and do all kinds of different practises but I never met God until I said the Lord’s Prayer. Definitely only one path!

[@jonah9861]

Our paths are really similar.. I practiced Tibetan Buddhism for 6 years, until I got to know the Lord’s Prayer, and I could finally understand what I never could. All religious paths lead to Christ.

[@andrewbulgakov585]

@@jonah9861Ok, brother. How many buddists was found Jesus thanks to Buddhism as a religion? If you was Buddhist, why do you think that exactly Buddhist religion leaded you to Christ? Maybe it was someone’s prayer, who are christian, do you think about it? Buddhism hasn’t any directions to Jesus as a religion as a teaching. It’s look like sophism.

[@jonah9861]

@@andrewbulgakov585 Buddhism helped me a lot to pacify my inner emotions, paused my mental bias, and highlighted my flaws. But Buddhism is essentially centripetal, which means it is basically self-centred. There was a moment when I realized the importance of finding love. And to find love we need to do the opposite move: we need to be centrifugal. We need to find love FOR others, we need to be away from ourselves. That is how I found Christ.

[@andrewbulgakov585]

@@jonah9861 I see that that you passed through Buddhism and it helped you with some problems, but as I understand- Buddhism didn’t help you directly find Jesus. You understood that it didn’t contain right understanding of love. It’s possible to say you understood that you wasn’t satisfied Buddhism and started to find something else. It’s just my opinion.

[@fraspqr]

I mean what the pope said is just wrong. I can see a point of view where all relgions can lead to spritual discipline and following a code, but in terms of our souls, they are not the same. And its a shame that our pope is saying this, to appease the public and make everyone feel good. Yes we are all children of God, that is correct, but there is only one language that can be heard and spoken.

[@brianbob7514]

The pope is now a weird hippy

[@Rob-j5l]

This one always was

[@luana.desousa6398]

The pope knows he will not be saved. He tries to bring other with him

[@marcuslow1386]

Perhaps you can tell me about the good samaritan. Why did Jesus choose to use the Samaritan as the example of what a good neighbor is? The Samaritans were also not worshiping according to the law and also worshiping idols. What does it mean when that he is the good .neighbor? Would he be saved? Hope to hear from you!

[@kennorthunder2428]

I've wondered about Melchezedec (where he was definitely a priest to the Lord and the Apostle Paul comments to the Gentiles regarding a pagan poet "in him we live and move and have our being". Is it possible for people to be righteously dependent on the one true God without knowing of Christ? But these Christian religious leaders haven't been paying attention to Christ's own words regarding being "children of God" - Jesus said: My family is those who hear my words and do them". Is THAT possible in the way that "the way, the truth and the life" is the fabric of reality while being the cause of reality because Jesus has been and always will be omnipresent in spite of temporarily inserted himself in humanity and is specified by the name "Jesus"?

[@ClauGutierrezY]

So spot on. Thanks Glen

[@ta3p-theannex3project84]

Video's like this is why the Pope thought he has to say this. Trying to unite people, not battle each other.

[@jeanbrown4736]

I love this

[@neilbruce766]

Well said Glen. I concur.

[@martynmettam9296]

Great how you turn the exclusivity of the Christian claim of Jesus being the only way to God the father on its head. “No one comes the the Father except through me.” John 14:6, since no other religion regards God as the Father, and much more.

[@Potatoed9]

Is that what he said? Did he not say "an attempt" ??

[@andrewwitcombe-small3713]

FFS, I want to watch your video, not these endless commercials that can't be skipped!

[@branchofthevine779]

Since its inception the vicar of Antichrist (the pope) is preparing the way for the Beast. However the Beast is predestined for destruction and the Son of Man will return and separate the sheep and goats among the dead and the living. Then the kingdoms of this world will become the Kingdom of our God. Amen.

[@marcuslow1386]

Perhaps you can tell me about the good samaritan. Why did Jesus choose to use the Samaritan as the example of what a good neighbor is? The Samaritans were also not worshiping according to the law and also worshiping idols. What does it mean when that he is the good .neighbor? Would he be saved? Hope to hear from you!

[@branchofthevine779]

@@marcuslow1386 Jesus chose to use a Samaritan as the good neighbor to challenge and subvert the prevailing social norms and prejudices of his time. Here are a few key reasons- Breaking Social Barriers: Samaritans were despised by Jews due to historical and religious differences. By making a Samaritan the hero of the story, Jesus emphasized that compassion and mercy transcend ethnic and religious boundaries Highlighting True Neighborliness: The parable illustrates that a true neighbor is someone who shows mercy and compassion, regardless of their background. The Samaritan’s actions contrasted sharply with those of the priest and the Levite, who were expected to help but chose to pass by. Teaching Universal Love: Jesus used the Samaritan to demonstrate that love and kindness should be extended to all people, even those considered enemies. This aligns with his broader teaching to love one’s neighbor as oneself, which includes everyone, not just those within one’s own community. Encouraging Selflessness: The Samaritan’s willingness to help at significant personal cost exemplifies the selfless love that Jesus advocated4. This parable encourages followers to act with compassion and mercy, even when it is inconvenient or risky. By choosing a Samaritan, Jesus conveyed a powerful message about the nature of true neighborliness and the importance of breaking down barriers of prejudice and hatred. Next question?

[@johannesdorr9590]

In a setting like that where the Pope spoke, you certainly want to offer some respectful and friendly words and look for some common ground. This is no doubt what the Pope wanted to do, too. And there is nothing wrong with that purpose. But he absolutely should have done better. He could have taken an exampe from St. Paul in his speech in Athens, where the apostle used very respectful and conciliatory words to win over his audience but nevertheless was faithful to the truth of the Gospel. Pope Francis has a very kind heart, but sometimes this leads him to saying actual nonsense. I am sure this would not have happened with his predecessor Benedict XVI. Yes, we certainly should not be triumphalistic towards people of other religions, but that does not mean it is irrelevant which religion we follow. It matters a lot. The world's religions are very different in their essence and they have very different things to offer. As far as they are serious, they can tell you where they will lead you if you follow their teachings and practices. And these are very different goals. Why should we dare to brush over all those differences and say things like the Pope said? This is the grave error of indifferentism, which is very popular in the modern Western world. As a Catholic myself, I am very sad that the Pope seems to have fallen prey to such a kind of thinking, and I hope very much that he will recognize and correct his error as soon as possible. Christians need not denigrate anything that is really good in any of the world's religions. And there certainly are a lot of good things to be found there, from which we can learn and for which we can be grateful. Precisely because of their differences, various religious traditions need not necessarily contradict one another in every aspect, but can rather enrich and complement each other in many ways. Our listening, our learning, our appreciation and our thankfulness should be reflective of the spirit of Christ, who is gentle and humble in heart. But neither should we withhold the hope that is in us, the unique and precious gift which Christ has given us and wants to give to every human being regardless of their religious traditions and affiliations. Because God is actually not far from anyone of us, for In him we all live and move and have our being.

[@MargaretGarberina]

Yes. Read the history of the founders of many religions. And one sees a pattern. The founder has a vision or visions, is told to begin a religion by God, writes the statements into a book which becomes text for followers. If one looks into the preceding background of the founders. They all say they are chosen, or are prophets, and have some triggering event before the "vision", or call to begin the new "Way". Just read, it's all there..

[@Rob-j5l]

The papacy is false. I was born into Roman Catholicism and saw that Jesus and Roman Catholicism don't mix.

[@Hope_Boat]

Did you return to orthodoxy ?☦️

[@Rob-j5l]

@@Hope_Boat What do you mean?

[@claudia-lc1cf]

Excellent explaination, thank you!

[@karl5395]

John 14:6 ESV - Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Clear as day.... A gospel essential statement... Anything else is simply another heretical gospel

[@picklelt_4998]

But he didn’t say Jesus, he said religions?

[@zilchnilton]

Is it clear as day? Did you know that the Hindu Vedas also say that their 'first begotten' of the Father is the 'only way to salvation', the 'narrow way', the eternal truth & 'light in the darkness'? The difference is that these sayings involve a much profounder truth than what you get from Christianity.

[@ophanimangel3143]

​@@zilchnilton😂 Your interpretation sir. Also, you brush over how insidious the caste system is under Hinduism's fruits. Ever thought of reflecting over that? By their fruits you shall know them.

[@Hope_Boat]

No Francis. "My" Jesus is the Path. No one reaches to the Father but through Him. Other false gods are the large avenue leading to perdition. Understood? As saint pope Gregory the Great wrote some 1400 years ago _Whoever calls himself universal bishop, or desires this title, is, by his pride, the precursor to the Antichrist._ We arrived to the very last predecessors and they don't refrain from denying publicaly Jesus Christ and promote the ultimate heresy of pan-synchretism. The religion of the new world order of the anti-christ. Don't loose hope. The orthodox Church is the barque of Peter. Lord have mercy on us all sinners. Kyrie eleison ☦️

[@joejohn1492]

When Pope Francis said all roads lead to God, he DID NOT say or imply that all roads equally lead to God. He said dialogue between faiths is preferable. Nothing wrong with what he said. You have made a rash judgement, and that is a sin!!!

[@dennistan4663]

Why never pray to Moses who hold the TEN Commandment. It teaches human to do right things and live a truthful life. 🤗🤗🤗🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@offcenterconcepthaus]

Probably better to say "all religions are *an attempt* to mediate the living God."

[@laurocasaclang8895]

God wills the salvation of all. Grace and salvation extends beyond the confines of the Catholic Church.

[@Lavender-blue80]

Roman Catholicism salvation is works based and not grace based. The bible teaches that salvation is by grace through faith alone and that in God’s eyes, when it comes to salvation, all our good deeds are as filthy rags.

[@paulcoffman9841]

Whom our Pope was talking to? Yes the young unbelievers. Was he talking to you? same as the Bible ,everything in context. So what trues did the Pope give. There is one God. He represent Catholic belief, God loves people of all religion. He opening dialog. Seeking truth is way to God. Let’s reason together. So Pope did a lot for the people there to bring them into the kingdom of heaven. And you?

[@branchofthevine779]

Since its inception the vicar of Antichrist (the pope) is preparing the way for the Beast. However the Beast is predestined for destruction and the Son of Man will return and separate the sheep and goats among the dead and the living. Then the kingdom’s of this world will become the Kingdom of our God. Amen.

[@ophanimangel3143]

So he led unbelievers into a lie and even lied about the unbelievers' creeds all through that speech. This is pleasing nobody.

[@obiyanko2019]

Pompous Pope...so full of himself he has no room for scripture

[@Robandje1]

The question should be " is he a Christian"? Is anyone in a works + faith religion IN Christ?? R.C . Has NEVER been Biblical in it's Salvation message which means billions have gone to judgement unsaved. ALL religions except Biblical Christianity have invented ways for mankind to find god and appease him. Only in Christianity is Salvation freely given by a merciful God to ANYONE who will Repent from EVERY other belief in how one gains heaven and shuns hell, is of Satan himself and CANNOT save anybody to eternal Life with the Triune God of the Bible whom EVERY other ' religious' system' derived by mere men deny to one degree or another. Jesus is the ONLY way. If that is not true...then the Bible is not true...and there is no hope beyond the grave. There is only one being in all of creation who wants us to believe this and he has concocted multitudes of false lanes on the " broad way" that leads to destruction. Not primarily to take billions with him to hell....but more like as a cult religion uses it's captives as ' human shields' to deflect and delay its destruction...he uses these tactics to ' delay the inevitable' which is his capture and casting into the pit for 1000 years.

[@sebastianyoon8051]

Being saved implies not just living forever but living forever in God's grace *like* God himself. But, how could it be? For... -God is spirit, we are not. We have a body, we are both spirit (soul) and body. -God is uncreated, we are not. -God has no beginning, we have; we are created by God. -God is love and to be honest we are not. As Saint Paul puts it: “…for though the will to do what is good is in me, the performance is not, with the result that instead of doing the good things I want to do, I carry out the sinful things I do not want.” (Romans 7:18-19) Part 2 So, how does God solve the dilemma? Right from the beginning God has already prepared the seed for that by creating us in his own image and likeness. (cf., Genesis 1:27) But by that it merely meant that like God, we have free will and creative intelligence. That infinite gap of God being spirit and we have bodies, God being uncreated and is love... and we are not so are still there as an infinite chasm dividing us from God. But, can anything really separate us from the love of God who is also all wise and almighty? "Neither death nor life, nothing that exists, nothing still to come, not any power, not any height nor depth, nor any created thing can ever come between us and the love of God” (Romans 8:38-39). God solve the dilemma by taking on our human nature in Jesus Christ. In Jesus the Christ God has now both spirit and body like us. As Saint Athanasius puts it, the divine became human to enable the human to become divine. (cf., St Athanasius: On the Incarnation) Thus, "No one can come to the Father except through Me"(John 14:6) for it is only through Jesus Christ, truly God and truly man, that a significant factor in that infinite chasm between God and us has been significantly, partly bridged. The other factors like being uncreated and eternal are also solved by the incarnation of God as Jesus Christ. For although by nature we are mere creatures and finite-- not eternal -- through our being incorporated into the Mystical/Cosmic Body of Christ through Baptism (sacramental baptism or even, in special cases, baptism of desire, etc) we could even, by grace, share in his uncreatedness and eternal nature. Thus, " I am the vine, you are the branches. ... Anyone who does not remain in me ... withers."(John 15:5-6). * Seems like all that God could do to bridge that awful chasm between between God and us to enable us to assimilate into God, to be one with the Father and the Son has been done in Jesus Christ through his divinity taking on our humanity and incorporating us into the Mystical Body of Christ.... So are we already like God now? No. Why? Because, and this is a very important and most significant factor, the essence of God is love and on our part love must be freely chosen or it is not love at all. And to be honest, we are not always that loving. As Saint Paul puts it: “…for though the will to do what is good is in me, the performance is not, with the result that instead of doing the good things I want to do, I carry out the sinful things I do not want.” (Romans 7:18-19) Yet God, ever willling to do his utmost to help us to share in his life, to be like him gives us his Holy Spirit -- the Spirit of the Father and the Son, the Spirit of Love -- it is up to us to respond or not. God generally won't force grace on us, we have to open our heart to his grace from within. The purpose of the Church, its Magisterium, Scriptures, Sacraments, preaching, etc is to help us to respond to his Holy Spirit. Other religions too, in so far as they teach the primacy of love are thus also, as Pope Francis puts it, paths to reach God; not forgetting that most of the major chasms that separate us from union with God has already been done through God especially in Jesus Christ by taking on our human nature. As Vatican II, Nostra aetate states: "The Catholic Church rejects nothing that is true and holy in these religions. She regards with sincere reverence those ways of conduct and of life, those precepts and teachings which, though differing in many aspects from the ones she holds and sets forth, nonetheless often reflect a ray of that Truth which enlightens all men. Indeed, she proclaims, and ever must proclaim Christ "the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6), in whom men may find the fullness of religious life, in whom God has reconciled all things to Himself.(2Corinthians 5:18-19)". In short, through Jesus Christ all the major physical factors separating us from God have already been overcome, except for one. It is love, and for this we have to open our hearts from within.

[@unonilsson7080]

Are you making a judgement of the bride of Christ? You took the easiest way there is for making yourself the pope. Anybody can say that they are pope as you certainly do. The Catholic Church is very clear on the uniqueness of Christ. You have reduced the Whole Roman catholic faith to some unclear, off the cuff words of the pope. This certainly isn't a biblical understanding of the foundation of the Papacy on Peter. It's as stupid as the disciples leaving their Christian faith because Peter denied even knowing Jesus.

[@branchofthevine779]

Since its inception the vicar of Antichrist (the pope) is preparing the way for the Beast. However the Beast is predestined for destruction and the Son of Man will return and separate the sheep and goats among the dead and the living. Then the kingdom’s of this world will become the Kingdom of our God. Amen.

[@marcuslow1386]

@@branchofthevine779 Perhaps you can tell me about the good samaritan. Why did Jesus choose to use the Samaritan as the example of what a good neighbor is? The Samaritans were also not worshiping according to the law and also worshiping idols. What does it mean when that he is the good .neighbor? Would he be saved? Hope to hear from you!

[@branchofthevine779]

@@marcuslow1386 Jesus chose to use a Samaritan as the good neighbor in the parable to challenge and subvert the prevailing social norms and prejudices of his time. Here are a few key reasons: 1. Breaking Social Barriers: Samaritans were despised by Jews due to historical and religious differences. By making a Samaritan the hero of the story, Jesus emphasized that compassion and mercy transcend ethnic and religious boundaries. 2. Highlighting True Neighborliness: The parable illustrates that a true neighbor is someone who shows mercy and compassion, regardless of their background. The Samaritan’s actions contrasted sharply with those of the priest and the Levite, who were expected to help but chose to pass by 3. Teaching Universal Love: Jesus used the Samaritan to demonstrate that love and kindness should be extended to all people, even those considered enemies. This aligns with his broader teaching to love one’s neighbor as oneself, which includes everyone, not just those within one’s own community. 4. Encouraging Selflessness: The Samaritan’s willingness to help at significant personal cost exemplifies the selfless love that Jesus advocated. This parable encourages followers to act with compassion and mercy, even when it is inconvenient or risky. By choosing a Samaritan, Jesus conveyed a powerful message about the nature of true neighborliness and the importance of breaking down barriers of prejudice and hatred. Next question?

[@branchofthevine779]

@@unonilsson7080 Jesus chose to use a Samaritan as the good neighbor to challenge and subvert the prevailing social norms and prejudices of his time. Here are a few key reasons- Breaking Social Barriers: Samaritans were despised by Jews due to historical and religious differences. By making a Samaritan the hero of the story, Jesus emphasized that compassion and mercy transcend ethnic and religious boundaries Highlighting True Neighborliness: The parable illustrates that a true neighbor is someone who shows mercy and compassion, regardless of their background. The Samaritan’s actions contrasted sharply with those of the priest and the Levite, who were expected to help but chose to pass by. Teaching Universal Love: Jesus used the Samaritan to demonstrate that love and kindness should be extended to all people, even those considered enemies. This aligns with his broader teaching to love one’s neighbor as oneself, which includes everyone, not just those within one’s own community. Encouraging Selflessness: The Samaritan’s willingness to help at significant personal cost exemplifies the selfless love that Jesus advocated4. This parable encourages followers to act with compassion and mercy, even when it is inconvenient or risky. By choosing a Samaritan, Jesus conveyed a powerful message about the nature of true neighborliness and the importance of breaking down barriers of prejudice and hatred. Next question?

[@johndeighan2495]

Yeah, he was wrong, it was a bad analogy, and my fellow Catholics should be relaxed about admitting that. It's not like he was giving solemn Magisterial teaching.

[@AFR0MAMBA]

What does “solemn magisterial teaching” mean?

[@HiHoSilvey]

A bad analogy? It's apostasy. Would the Holy Spirit appoint a shepherd who throws the sheep over a cliff and then choose to use such a person to speak His infallible truth? Truly, this makes no sense.

[@johndeighan2495]

@@HiHoSilvey With respect for your opinion, I think you'r'e exaggerating. He didn't deny the uniqueness of Christ (something he has previously affirmed). He was talking to a bunch of young people in a pastoral setting and he made a mistake. Being a priest, I can relate to this to some extent. It has happened that, in pastoral situations, I've said something that (I realize later) isn't quite right. Priests (and Popes) are only human; we don't always find the right words in the moment. But it's entirely unfair, on that basis, to accuse someone of "apostasy". You have to have a bit of charity and a bit of common sense. Having said all that... I do find it alarming that the Pope spoke in this way. Whatever way you spin it, it is manifestly harmful and wrong.

[@christafarion9]

​@johndeighan2495 if I were you, I would just back away slowly, and whatever happens, happens. This is uncharted territory for you, no? Your Pope saying things you know are false.

[@johndeighan2495]

@@christafarion9 Popes say things that are false. It's not new, it's not that unusual. What's unusual is to hear a Pope talking rubbish and saying things that are actually harmful to the faith. That's definitely unusual. But in any case, his comments were pastoral in their intention, not doctrinal. So it's not the end of the world. Certainly not the end of the Catholic faith.

[@paulbracken6216]

Tash

[@xaviervelascosuarez]

There's nothing in what the Pope said that implies that all religions are the same or have the same value... Except for the example of different languages, unless your stretch it to mean that there are some languages better suited for communication... But the example sucks anyway, because, if we consider that speaking many languages is a good, we could conclude that the more religions we practice the better. As for "all religions are ways to God, " is not necessarily a syncretist statement. If the president of Volkswagen says "all cars are means to get from here to there," it doesn't mean he doesn't think a VW is the best. I suppose he was talking to people from different religions, and it's OK to tell people not to fight over religions, since all seek the same: a way towards union with the one God. Even Hinduism, which many learned Hindus understand as monotheistic (even trinitarian, if you stretch it). All that said, I don't understand this obsession, that started with Vatican II, with lecturing about other religions. In the best case scenario, it's taking time and words away from our Lord's commission: to preach the Gospel. So, it would have been perfectly fine with me if his words were just an introduction to an invitation to the wedding of the lamb. "Don't fight over religions!" Fine "All religions are ways people seek union with the one God!" Fine. But not following with a clear invitation to participate in the promises of Christ to his Church, which are guarantees of sure salvation, it's a dereliction of duty, an inexcusable lack of charity towards all those people. You are invited to the wedding banquet; you have infinite supply of invitations for others, but you keep them, and fail to mention that they are invited too....? Not fine. "Woe to me if I don't evangelize!" Maybe he did all that after the clip.... I hope.

[@sulongenjop7436]

What the Pope mean is "all religions are believing and worshipping God."

[@ophanimangel3143]

Then he's wrong because Buddhism doesn't worship an actual deity. He's either being lazy ignorant or manipulative.

[@vincentberg1069]

From my perspective, Pope Francis is spreading message that the real Truth does not need to prove and protect itself. The real Truth does not pretend to be "right". The real Truth is incompatible with arrogance, intolerance, hostilities and violence. There is no need to 'defend' your truth and faith, but it is essential to be faithful yourself and live accordingly. I believe that this message is very important. Faithfully your, bishop Vincent Berg.

[@ophanimangel3143]

That's not even what Bergoglio is saying.

[@tookie36]

Once a Bible starts talking I’ll listen

[@downenout8705]

This was just like a bunch of Trekkies falling out over Star Trek lore.

[@TomTriyingtothink]

As an atheist who is often frustrated by religous people saying things like "With all of god complexity we cannot hope to understand why he didn't stop the holocaust." It is extremely refreshing to see so many christians fly off the handle and shout "NO WE TINY HUMANS HAVE A TOTAL UNDERSTANDING OF GOD AND IT IS ALL IN THIS ONE BOOK" also to ansewer the very good question " how does the pope know all paths lead up a mountain and not off a cliff ?" Well just maybe Pope Francis is taking the huge leap of faith that an all loving god wouldn't let people walk of cliffs without telling them.

[@kennorthunder2428]

Those Christians are reacting without wisdom. God explicitly says that he made all things for his glory. Now ponder and study the use and definition of glory. Don't make the mistake of thinking that glory is about ego. It's about "that's the way it simply is". Beginning with: The glory of an old man is his white hair and the glory of a young man is his strength. Extrapolate from that principle to God. What's happening?

[@nelsonang]

no innocent sinless man ever died… except Christ Jesus.

[@TomTriyingtothink]

@@kennorthunder2428 okay I see tow interpretations. A) Everything in the world reveals a tiny aspect of God's true nature including other religions. So there is truth to be found in other religions. B) Everything made by God reveals a small piece of God's true nature but these others religions are man made and therfore reveal nothing about God. So do you think it's A B or a potential C that I haven't thought of ?

[@TomTriyingtothink]

@@nelsonang Boring and irrelevant

[@nelsonang]

@@TomTriyingtothinkdidn’t realise i was supposed to entertain you 😂

[@0157matt]

But the Pope is showing love to other religious leaders and by doing that he is promoting religious harmony . Catholics should not look down on other religious leaders .

[@disproveofthis]

I believe that this question is always come from in the wrong direction. The bible does say that all roads lead to God. Rev 20:And I saw a great white throne and the one sitting on it. The earth and sky fled from his presence, but they found no place to hide. 12 I saw the dead, both great and small, standing before God’s throne. And the books were opened, including the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to what they had done, as recorded in the books. 13 The sea gave up its dead, and death and the grave[a] gave up their dead. And all were judged according to their deeds. 14 Then death and the grave were thrown into the lake of fire. This lake of fire is the second death. 15 And anyone whose name was not found recorded in the Book of Life was thrown into the lake of fire. But you either meet God as the judge and be damned to hell or you come through Jesus and meet the Father. Jesus said No'one comes to the father except through me. He did not say no one comes to God except through me. The pope is naive.

[@brianmurphy9570]

Imagine wasting 40 minutes refuting a straw man

[@newtonfinn164]

Bless the pope for saying what EVERYONE knows in their hearts to be true...except for the fundamentalist evangelicals, found in every religious tradition, who share much more than their doctrinal differences suggest. Perhaps, at the deepest level, there are only two religions: the exclusivists (who are usually also infernalists) and the inclusivists (who are usually also universalists).

[@Benjaminsmallwood]

Thank you....Our Holy Pope Francis has brought the worshipers of doctrine ( an idol for them I believe) out into battle. Much like Our Lord did with Jewish doctrine worshipers of his day, I believe. God is beyond all attempts to grasp or confine.

[@greglbennett]

Guess what? You’re all wrong

[@ClauGutierrezY]

Awww... Well done you 😊

[@zilchnilton]

yes they are. Blind leading the blind as the Vedas say.

[@ophanimangel3143]

​@@zilchniltonDrinking cow piss is truth thing to do?

[@davepugh2519]

God ain't real.

[@helenhawkins2107]

If all religions lead to God, then Jesus was lying when He said 'no one comes to the father except through me'. Therefore if Jesus is a liar, Christianity is false and does not lead to God, so the pope's pronouncement that all religions lead to God cannot be true. If Jesus was telling the truth with the same statement, then only Christianity leads to God and the pope's pronouncement cannot be true. So in other words there are no circumstances in which the pope's declaration that all religions lead to God can be true.

[@paulbracken6216]

Tash

[@HiHoSilvey]

Glen, off topic, but have you seen this recent interview? "Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying: Atheism Has Failed the West" What makes it interesting is that these two are not Christians. The comments confirm your observation that the conversation has changed.

[@kevinkelly2162]

Non believers and non affiliated believers are the fastest growing group in society.

[@YolandaRivas-y8n]

I think it was a Dad Saves America podcast. I'd be interested in getting Glen's take on that too. I was raised Roman Catholic but I don't follow the Pope, especially Pope Francis. I think he's a politician rather than a truth seeker.

[@YolandaRivas-y8n]

Love your podcast Glen. Thank you for holding my hand through some of the insanity.

[@許碧玥-j2x]

世上所有的宗教都是勸人為善，重要的是戒律必須遵守^ ※神會審判※是因為世人不守戒律！（撒旦會引發世界大戰，讓世人痛苦^) >主耶穌基督，請您趕快消滅偽裝上帝的猶太人吧< "賀錦麗"只能說：背稿流利，辯論沒有邏輯，靠媒體撐場面！ (世間所有的宗教都一樣，越是古老的經書越接近原意>) "聖經"近代人解釋是否偏離了嗎？ 聖經"戒律"沒有人信守了嗎！(偏離的"聖經"還有用嗎？)(這些假上帝之名，而造惡多端的國家，主耶穌基督都有看見，所有不遵守聖經戒律的國家，都將受到嚴懲！) 例如：同性婚，廢死刑，邪淫(才有墮胎)，殺生，偷盜，妄言，綺語，兩舌，惡口，吸毒，搶劫，干涉各國内政，製造更多仇恨。(美國一年大約一千名警察死於槍下！) 佛陀大覺者預言，人類會越來越沒有道德心，放縱私欲的結果，就是世界越沈淪！ 中國人從古至今，受到聖賢的教導，保有一定的禮儀，善良。(只有少數個案，整體上還是好的。這樣還不滿足嗎？) 如果以古代的刑罰，是要罪誅九族的！ 器世間乃是共業有情業力所感而變現的世間，是由於共業有情業力成熟的緣故，而在他方變現的世間，得以讓有情在因緣成熟的時候，能夠誕生於新世界而有種種的運為，因此當你透過科學家所拍攝的外太空新形成的影片，或透過哈伯望眼鏡所拍攝在外太空新形成的星球的影片，都足以顯示共業有情共同成就，於因緣成熟時，由有緣的眾生誕生於此地共同生活。

[@อานิสาแฮนน่อน-ต8ข]

1 corrinthiens 15:3:4 how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures and that he was buried and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

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[@NkDerek]

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[@NkDerek]

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[@CheriTronson]

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[@CheriTronson]

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[@InterestedInDansk]

*Jesus Christ does not Judge* John 8:15 _You judge according to the flesh, I judge no one._ John 8:50 _Yet I do not seek my own glory; there is One who seeks it and he will be the judge._ John 12:47 _If any one hears my sayings and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world._ John 5:221-23 _21 For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom he will. 22 _*_The Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son, 23 that all may honour the Son,_*_ even as they honour the Father. He who does not honour the Son does not honour the Father who sent him._ He who judges saves The Divine Word is the Judge, Jesus takes no part in Judgement it is exclusively Non_Trinitarian, there is no friendly face to appeal to.

[@brunogalati8408]

ok if there god why is the world full unhappiness then why the god hiding why can he show himself then

[@woodtier-gv8he]

It's a way of saying there is no false religion. That's certainly not the faith. Personally I really do think this is gnosticism, combined with impotence. When a guy I had a conversation with said, monks would read one verse over and over again, I had no idea why he was telling me that, but I thought about it, and it sounded really stupid. We need to take the Word as a whole. We need to get into the mind of a Hebrew, and it's not possible without being immersed in the Eternal Word.

[@disproveofthis]

@woodtier-gv8he I think what the guy may have meant is that the monks meditated on a certain verse and read it over and over again to gain it's truth.

[@nonalien-l1n]

Because God is man-made?

[@coop2011r]

Pope Francis' statement in Singapore that all religions lead to God is correct. Recall that Jesus Christ rejected a priest and a Levite in favor of the Samaritan who worshipped pagans. Seeing how many Catholic "influencers" on KZbin are inciting their followers to rebel against the Holy Father is incredibly upsetting and disheartening.

[@ophanimangel3143]

Again, missing the point and context of the parable. Nothing to do about one's way to salvation but practising faith with good works especially being a good neighbour. This is how bad Catholics have gone in terms of even Scriptural literacy. Like do you not consider socio- historical and linguistic context when you read these passages?

[@coop2011r]

​@@ophanimangel3143 The phrase “good Samaritan” does not simply refer to someone who helps when it’s needed. Samaritans were hated by the Jews of Jesus’ day. They were unfaithful, half-breed mongrels who were to be avoided and shunned at all costs. For a Pagan Samaritan to be portrayed as the hero of the story was a shocking twist, but the Samaritan was the only one who acted correctly .Be open and honest with yourself about how you may have slighted someone, and ask God’s grace to help you change what needs to be changed. Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, are all children of God.

[@Joshlama]

Respectfully to the organisation who sponsored this video, please don’t do ad reads. These reactions are more like sermons. Making the point that Jesus is the only way to God cannot be distracted by other worries or concerns.

[@HearGodsWord]

Which organisation sponsored this video?

[@Joshlama]

See 20:58

[@Joshlama]

@@HearGodsWord See 20:59

[@HearGodsWord]

@@Joshlama doesn't say they sponsored it, which was my point. You couldn't even name them in your comments.