AOC Flips the Religious Freedom Argument on Its Head | NowThis

[@IkaikaArnado]

False, they wouldn't reject Jesus... ...they would crucify him.

[@gilleyvalizarragadianapaol7830]

YES

[@riotflower3729]

Okay Boomer🤡

[@IkaikaArnado]

@@riotflower3729 I'm not a Boomer moron...

[@nicolekaiser184]

Lmao Pontias Pilate has big republican energy

[@SunnyAquamarine2]

So true

[@waynearrington6727]

I'm 71, which is fine with me, but I am sad that I will probably not be around long enough to vote for AOC for President.

[@LinaDesireeDiaz]

I hope you will! Take care :)

[@icelandisacoolcountry925]

I hope you make it though man

[@cancancabaret]

I wholeheartedly agree that she will likely be the first female president..if she wants the job!

[@flowrob6861]

Hang in there for at least 5 yrs , her and Harris might b running in 24 .

[@anemoia_]

You can see her run in the next 4 or 8 years, live! - God bless

[@robinriebsomer4607]

As my mother once said ( may she rest in peace) "I'm so happy God just asks me to love people, not judge them." When I came out to her she fully accepted me.

[@CocoMahoganee67]

Sorry, but your lifestyle, is already judging you!!! and you will stand before a Holy God to give an account for this lifestyle.. TURN TO JESUS BEFORE ITS TO LATE!!!!REPENT REPENT REPENT 🙏🏾

[@Hafferlaf87]

LaTonya McGill Based on this comment, you won’t make it to that “Heaven” you believe in.

[@alexie832]

@@CocoMahoganee67 You are not God. You have no power over them

[@CocoMahoganee67]

Sukeban Haven no I’m not God but I am a repented, born again believer and follower of His Word... and therefore I stand by this truth..God’s Word will never change we are the ones who must change by renewing our minds and the change only comes through a relationship with Jesus Christ🙏🏾!!!

[@owenfrank5671]

Yes!!! Our duty is to love and heal ourselves and each other. I challenge anyone who seeks to divide, put down, and hate, to show me how that is the path to peace, instead of love, healing, respect, and equality.

[@TheDirtyWork]

4 YEARS AGO. AND IT GOT WORSE. Yall dropped the ball.

[@theexplorer7139]

Someone said on social media (cant remember who) , "I'm not impressed about how many verses you say, but how you treat people."

[@smailsalim3894]

And that's how heaven's doors would open.

[@rodrigovelasquez9854]

Beautiful!

[@MadAsianOtaku]

@Oober Goober yeah but that's not the context here, lots of people are using scriptures to justify their wrong behaviour, "I am actually a good man because I believe and know these words from the scriptures." Memorizing and knowing a thousand more scriptures than a person doesn't make you right and doesn't make your actions acceptable.

[@James-ek3il]

@Oober Goober what they meant is, memorizing 1000 verses but not doing the deed.

[@James-ek3il]

@Oober Goober 1 John 2:4 The man who says, "I know him," but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him

[@adamsaar8783]

Religious freedom should be about one's personal practicing of their religion, not the imposition of one's religious practices onto others.

[@FR0STBL0D]

Every liberty ends when it starts to harm other peoples' rights and liberties.

[@missnaomi613]

Exactly! But it's so often used the opposite way around.

[@jasonolson3133]

True

[@jasonolson3133]

It's not the religions that have gone wrong in the world. It is the church that is gone wrong in the world. What people don't understand is religion is not the samething as going to church. Church is a political system and religion is a belief system. They are 2 separate things

[@angelTechnician64]

@@jasonolson3133 a meaningless distinction, in my experience

[@danielleshea1421]

That gave me chills, she is what our government needs. She cares about us. How do people have anything bad to say about her. She is truly for the people. What a blessing to have her on our side.

[@babsx191]

Right! She is a fighter🤩

[@ElyTFain]

AND SHE PLAYS AMONG US!!! that’s amazing

[@MontyFly]

AOC for pres 2024

[@marvthemartian001]

@@ElyTFain for clout

[@yanichelsanchez6132]

@@charbucket1830 unfortunately she would bc she’s not going to be old enough to RUN

[@jessicavitale3408]

I heard about priest during Sunday services quoting verbatim from the bible and then being accused of wokeism...

[@yourneighborhoodfriendlyme4242]

This tracks. We're so cooked in this pathetic excuse for a country. Just another sad day in America, I guess. We should've taken the left populism pill when it was offered (Bernie and AOC/the Squad), but dem establishment boxed them out and delivered us a second Trump presidency instead. I hope we survive the next four.

[@DCMarvelMultiverse]

All the more reason to keep church and state separate.

[@benkaiser2208]

so the state shouldn't have a say into the what beliefs and ideals of the churches or the faithful have, agreed.

[@jackwyatt3854]

@@benkaiser2208 and the church shouldn’t have a say in the laws

[@benkaiser2208]

@@jackwyatt3854 just saying it works both ways

[@bluestorm9977]

I just listened to an online mass And the priest said that the real meaning of it was to "protect the church from the state". Was not sure about it before, but I think it sounds wrong.

[@lancecarona2554]

@@benkaiser2208 Right, and the prevalent message is the one that you posted. Which is the State cannot establish a religion. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof" Meaning everyone has a freedom to worship under any belief they choose. Or not to worship at all. No one belief system or religion as you will has any more right than another. Or over those who don't have a belief system that they subscribe to. That's it, quite simple. It doesn't empower religion to be used to translate the US constitution, based on a specific religion because that would be the establishment of a religion. A direct violation of the first amendment. It simply means no one can tell you what religion you can choose.

[@sean380]

Too much religion in America and not enough morality.

[@tilleulenspiegel2286]

I would say, not enough ethics. Morality is subjective based on whom you ask.

[@AzaleaLala]

You hit the nail on the head.

[@tilleulenspiegel2286]

@Michael McQueen Actually religion especially Christianity always controlled and restricted people.

[@saxx9088]

Michael McQueen pls in America there is practically no government control

[@Infidelio]

Too much morality and not enough kindness.

[@Nevertoleave]

It’s freedom of religion until it’s someone’s freedom and someone else’s religion

[@tonykohanek9801]

That's exactly what it is!

[@cats9994]

atheism isn't a religion, it is a lack of one

[@thelonelyduck7267]

@@cats9994 yet it is a set of morals outside of religion, so who cares. Why do you feel the need to define athism as outside religion? Do you think that because athism is a lack of religion, that somehow atheists are lesser? Because they are not. Religion is a moral compass, atheists do not follow religious compasses, but their own. So what's the difference?

[@cats9994]

@@thelonelyduck7267 stop putting words in my mouth lol I was just pointing out that atheism is literally a lack of religion, not saying that I'm better or atheists are worse

[@moonchild2567]

alex cui Sorry but I’m an atheist and this definition is totally right! They did not say anything about being less. They just shared an definition. Religion does not equal morals and ethics. So if you lack of religion you don’t lack of morality and ethics. Please don’t put words in their mouth.

[@seanmcdonald5859]

As an atheist, I'm in complete agreement with AOC.

[@berklymiller919]

Right there with you

[@berklymiller919]

Right there with you

[@timmcpharlin773]

Me too

[@clearashazy431]

I'm a Christian and I agree

[@Cailus3542]

I don't know how she does this, honestly. AOC throws everything that she has into this job, day after day. The strength of character to keep at it is incredible, especially given how much she must withstand on a daily basis. Even her political opponents seem to respect her dedication.

[@latetotheparty4785]

God is not an American, nor is his first language English.

[@roollie5684]

God's language is all languages.

[@SebastianHN]

@Jimmi K honestly, i am really not going to waste my time with people who dont respect me or my beliefs. If i dont know you and you are a stranger i will treat you with all my respect, even if you are not respecting me, thats the way i was taught. And even if my beliefs are imaginary or not true does not give you the right to disrespect.

[@allydias.]

Jimmi K I’m not religious..but I know not to disrespect someone’s religion. Just because you don’t believe in religion doesn’t give you the right to shame someone who does believe (vice versa), keep your opinions to yourself especially when no one asked for it.

[@CarlosLopez58]

@Josue Correa I can't do that. I cannot choose what to believe. I need proofs to believe. Choosing to believe is contradiction since the fact of choosing makes your belief false.

[@happyexpat3744]

As much as many Americans believe He is....! The egocentrism is astounding.

[@kosys5338]

Unfortunately I fear her speech fell on deaf ears.

[@OceanIgs]

For the people in office? Yes. But us? No.

[@kosys5338]

@@OceanIgs I don't share AOC's take on being a person of faith. Faith is a realm of ignorance, there is no truth or wisdom to be found in such a place. The path to truth is littered with the bodies of the ignorant and the path to atheist is littered with bibles. It is easy to blame or accuse others, but it is the people who put these people in office. It is the people who are conned by these politicians when they start using the religion card on them. It is the people that use faith when making a decision when they vote, and it is the people who pay the price for using faith. Willful and intentional ignorance is a dangerous thing practiced by many, not just those in office.

[@coaldoubt2879]

it fell on rich ears

[@Blue_Azure101]

It fell on mother nature’s ears and she sent corona

[@stevepseudonym445]

No, the ears are fine. It's the brains they're wired to that don't work properly.

[@YiannissB.]

American society is so weird man.

[@NSxTcGaming]

Unfortunately, our government is run completely by the wealthy and they act in their own self-interest more and more as time goes on and it's refreshing to see people in a position to have a voice, point it out.

[@exoticcats6119]

FoxTc Tbh if I end up getting diabetes I’d genuinely consider moving to the borders of America and Canada so I can get insulin for like $30 instead

[@zacharynervo2091]

@@exoticcats6119 I got type 1 a year ago and my parents struggle to pay upwards of 600 a month😔

[@kosmiqfood3893]

@@zacharynervo2091 Im sorry to hear that. America is so pathetic. I live next to Mexico and thanks to that my mother has good diabetes care. I hope your income multiplies so that you always have the meds you need.

[@joelmartindominguez8273]

@@zacharynervo2091 you pay HOW MUCH??? 600 a month to not die!??

[@hildyburns1]

Thank you for your words of wisdom. It is what we all need to hear. Please share with MTG.😊

[@dgcclan9445]

Well, he wouldn't walk through those doors because he'd never make it through customs.

[@Adrian_Nel]

SO true!

[@rodprops]

😂😂😂

[@adamgtrap]

You're thinking of the wrong Jesus, white Jesus would be able to make it to the doors.

[@shinningangel9044]

@@adamgtrap that jesus doesn't exist but I love how u said that cause its calling them out on whitewashing him

[@pinecone27]

adamgtrap lol look at Jerusalem or Bethlehem on a map and look around at the people there. Jesus would never make it through immigration.

[@Andre_APM]

If you believe your religion gives you the right to regulate other people's lives, you need to rethink how you view your religion Edit: to the people in the reply section, you and "the point" should get acquainted

[@talonsilverhawk5763]

How are they regulating other people's body? Like what topic is this even about.

[@vbin9081]

She is a liar. She is attacking our beliefs. We have the right to believe in whatever we want just like trans men think they are women. She wants us to stop believing in the Bible and follow her faith of the Anti-Christ!

[@timeforchange9514]

If u believe your vote gives someone else to regulate the lives of others u should probably rethink your entire thought process. Not saying that any religious views should infringe on the lives of others but neither should others cast a vote for their master government to rule over their lives either.

[@vbin9081]

@@talonsilverhawk5763 Equality Act. Christians have been fighting against this because it will take away our Religious Liberties. This means if we preach the Gospel according to Jesus, it will be hate speech. We can be fined or thrown in jail.

[@VoltedSoldier]

My religion is the reason history unfolded the way it did and why you arent reading the Quran in a mosque.

[@Draculiov]

I’m atheist but my sister is Christian and she hates the fact that people use religion to hurt others.

[@TheDragonfriday]

That's none thing new religion been use as a weapon for millons of years since it's creations.

[@annmarieknapp]

Agreed!

[@gregoriysharapov1936]

@Omen 9 You took the words out of my mouth, sir/madam. edit: that's the exact argument I use when it comes to these people, but some of them are just plain stubborn and dogmatic and just attack me

[@Ironysandwich]

@David Castillo He said "is used as a weapon" and it clearly is. You say malicious religious people don't represent you, but you apparently felt the need to jump down the throat of someone who merely noted they have existed for a long time(although, yeah, not millions of years). Furthermore you respond with "you people", and everything that implies. I don't judge the entire canvas based on the bits of blight, but I will note that you appear to be one of those bits of blight, if only because you are so obviously more interested in shielding the blight than combating it.

[@alwaysfallingshort]

@David Castillo A small black blight? Way to minimize religions' impact of the world. Nah, yall godbotherers wont take responsibility, and thus no one is held responslbe. Either police your people, or admit a lot of them, not just a "small black blight" are shitlords who taint this planet. Or just stop believing in imaginary things and you wont get lumped in with other people who evoke invisible things as justification for their prejudices and their acts of kindness. Oh hey, God just sent me a vision of a world not mystified and pacified by invisible authorities that are hijacked by malicious self interested paragons of deceit. If you don't listen to me you're missing out on 100% homegrown, honest-to-god from the metaphysical lips of the creator of everything--God's Word. See how that doesn't actually make any sense?

[@dennisharnish9063]

She is speaking so much truths. Why is it that when some one speaks out against wrongs is looked down on by the news media.

[@benktlofgren4710]

capitalism at its core, it does not serve them and it does not generate clicks. That is why politically neutral media is so important but it does not work in the states as it does not generate as much money.

[@spectralmuffin6487]

"truths" 😂😂😂😂 your actually brain dead

[@personalemail9329]

​@@benktlofgren4710I don't think you know what capitalism is, or the fact that only in a capitalist society can freedom of speech and media be saved. How about check how socialist and communist turn all journalism into state sponsored media.

[@benktlofgren4710]

@@personalemail9329 Like Truth social right?

[@rachelsill79]

😂😂😂

[@awolace1577]

I’m Christian, but I’m starting to have second thoughts because of how other Christians are using their religion as a weapon. Christianity isn’t an excuse for homophobia. Christianity isn’t an excuse for xenophobia. The golden rule is to love your neighbor. If you’re not going to do that, you’re not Christian. Edit: man, you guys are gonna have a laugh at some of the people in the replies! some even discredit evolution! thanks to some of the people, though, who gave me advice on a new type of Christianity that is much more accepting.

[@awolace1577]

Randy Hill lol so you’re telling me all these years that I’ve gone to church every Sunday are nonexistent? I’m having second thoughts, not because I don’t believe in god, but because of the way that other Christians have been acting.

[@Erik-hi]

@@randyhill918 that's illogical thinking. Just because someone starts to disagree with their group doesn't make them not true to that group. People's views change over time and what you view as a true Christian is different than someone else's view of true Christian. Today's Christians helped me discover what a sham Christianity is. I didn't stop believing because of them, but because of them I began to search my faith and Christianity in general and came to the conclusion it's useless. That doesn't mean I never was a Christian. It just means I no longer believe what I used to.

[@isaachawk4460]

@Sidney Knapp are you telling me that I came from a fish because I don't see any evolution happening but I can see what the Bible says slowly coming true

[@isaachawk4460]

@Sidney Knapp the Bible foretold that Israel would become a nation In one day did evolution do that no I'm pretty sure it was God

[@isaachawk4460]

@Sidney Knapp prove evolution oh wait you can't

[@NHope-md8ds]

I'm surprised there wasn't a standing ovation at the end of that. I would've clapped, and I'm an atheist.

[@skeletoncrew3110]

same

[@miked7212]

Everyone other than the Satan worshiper Republicans.

[@zeldahandel6211]

same

[@DixieLeann]

Same.

[@caseymartin5494]

@@miked7212 Oooo! Don't put them in the same boat! Satanists are actually pretty rad 😂

[@dwayneseidl431]

The hypocrisy of evangelicals is disturbing and goes against what Jesus taught.

[@travisgrant5608]

Weather there was a J.C. or not ... what is written as his words are NOT lived up to by any religion EVER! Religion is POISON!

[@hansakkerman2611]

@Joe Maleski attacking Democrats for every slightest perceived vice. Then Trump comes along and suddenly all those same moral standards don't matter anymore.

[@missnperfection9830]

@@hansakkerman2611 right!!

[@carollund8251]

@leicanoct So you only believe in the parts convenient to you?

[@tonyjangala4462]

how many churches and religious building did the US government paid or funded ? And how many people are discriminated in US based on religion ? People in America don't know what is religious discrimination ..come to visit countries in Asia and see how you get treated

[@FRADAVE02]

YOU. GO. GIRL!

[@IloveJesus777j77]

Jesus is coming back. please repent

[@mrseaweed88]

​@@IloveJesus777j77you don't even know anything about the person you're replying to, shut up and get off your high horse. It's been 2000 f*cking years, why would he hypothetically come back now.

[@brandoncole5533]

Christianity isn’t the problem It’s people who use it as a weapon to discriminate that are the problem

[@williammorgan7337]

True

[@bishopwhite1822]

Like the Romans. The Roman Catholic church. Kill Jesus, take over, rewrite the bible, take money, keep power.

[@EpicAsshole]

Tbf the people that use it as a weapon are typically Christians themselves.

[@PacceyBoi]

I think the problem is that religion in general can be so easily used in order to promote inequality

[@adamgtrap]

@@bishopwhite1822 the Roman's didn't rewrite the Bible after killing Jesus because it wasn't written in the first place during that time.

[@vloguidice3932]

As a Christian, I've never agreed more with anything. Sometimes disagree with aoc politically, but this truly brought tears to my eyes.

[@paulrye2301]

You must be a terrible Christian.

[@emem7242]

@@paulrye2301 how tho...

[@angelinalitz5603]

@@paulrye2301 man you're taking this way too far. I believe what the commenter meant was as a Christian they dont condone using their faith to make discrimination and bigotry right. It is not offensive to say other people in their faith use religion wrongly, it doesnt mean they use their faith that way, and it doesnt make it right for you to judge a persons christianity on a comment. Maybe you shouldn't assume everthing about someone's character when they simply agreed with someone on the use of their faith.

[@emem7242]

@@paulrye2301 Oh gotcha. When I read it, I went with the assumption that he was only talking about religious Congress men/women and senators since that's the focus of the video. I don't think they'd make a statement judging themselves and every single Christian.

[@paulrye2301]

@@angelinalitz5603 You are making a far more graceful statement than he did. We are all accountable for what we say publicly, AOC and VL alike. Making a critical ('judgmental') remark is not the same as literally judging someone. Judging means literally judging, ie, stoning someone. I don't know if you are a Christian - but if you were, you would make a better one because of your better choice of words.

[@ide8876]

Well, as an atheist, if Christians start using their religion as an excuse for free universal health care, then I'll have to give it a thumbs up

[@KazumiKiguma]

I mean, it's like she said, everything about Jesus was that everyone is equal, yet the major contradiction of the faith is look at equality as evil.

[@daniellashah7995]

Agreed

[@ZachariahMBaird]

You mean the healthcare you pay for through the government that's 20 trillion dollars in debt and extremely inefficient? Imagine the people at the DMV controlling your hospital.

[@GlennC789]

@@ZachariahMBaird That's not how it works. And my DMV is pretty good, considering how much its funding's been cut. If you're in favor of a better DMV then you should be in favor of better government funding.

[@ilaybm]

Well it's not really free is it?

[@imdarrel]

I've never respected that woman more than after hearing that. And the sad thing is that not only is she right, but this was posted 3 years ago and I'm sure most of us had no idea

[@MAGAISKLAN]

This is my first time seeing this. 7.3.23.

[@Synthwave89]

First time seeing it also, and it is more relevant than it has ever been. Florida is a cesspool of hate, so much for loving thy neighbor, "people of faith".

[@Br549-e2u]

07/30/23

[@JSon-yl1ty]

Where was the freedom to worship during covid? Ask gov Cuomo former.

[@eatmyfishy]

yea same here…I know she’s been in congress since 2018 but I just discovered her and shes giving me hope about the room of those useless twats

[@heeyeolie]

Jesus would've been deported if he stepped into congress and said what he said thousands of years ago smh

[@ForMyDawg]

Actually, freedom of speech would defend him in that scenario. You know; the law that the left hates.

[@aodds4725]

@@ForMyDawg Yeah the famous law that the left hates. Man they rlly don’t like when a comedian calls everyone who lives in Chinatown “A bunch of Chinks” like cmon it’s freedom of speech!

[@shreyarishi2720]

@@ForMyDawg Yeah and you dumb conservatives would call his ideas radical and socialist and ban him for being a commie LOOOLLL

[@ForMyDawg]

@@shreyarishi2720 I provide the insight on as to what I believe to be morally true (as I said, there is no objective morality), my prior statements do not have any implications towards my allegiance or the consistency of any political movement. Your statements cannot be statistically proved or disproved.

[@keshiaowens9048]

Hello that is why he was crucified... several thousands of years later we have learned NOTHING.

[@steecie3045]

If you're only using religion as a basis for making laws of this land, you're doing it wrong. What happened to separation of Church and State?

[@Lser03]

Lmaoooo she's just doing what Conservatives have done for year's

[@angelica462]

Shes using religion as a guide on how to treat people. The way she treats and respects people informs the laws she wants to write. Shes not writing laws directly with religion in mind, but how religion has taught her to value other people.

[@Ccm2019]

Lol.. Every law in this world was backed up by Religious Belief.. look how middle east and muslim countries have different laws.. just purely because of religion.

[@rebn8346]

That doesn't exist except in one of Jeffersons letters.

[@GregoryAThrower]

@@rebn8346 You beat me to the punch. I was going to mention that detail most folks don't know about, or conveniently leave out. In fact, the US Constitution was drafted by men of deep faith, and modeled many of its principles from scripture. I'm told, they even prayed before each meeting for God to give them wisdom in writing the document, and would adjourn to pray over points of disagreement. Indeed, without a common standard by which to measure things, there is no agreement. Now, to be fair, Steecie could be referring to the corrupt nature of the Sanhedrin to write laws, in the name of religion, that generally benefitted themselves. That would support AOC's argument. Jesus called out the Pharisees on this many times, for twisting God's Law to enrich themselves.

[@IamRipplehead]

I’m tired of my government having any religion involved in it at all.

[@ConleyMali]

Good ideal, and true in some sense, but not possible in a total sense. If you mean removal of judeo-Christian foundation entirely then you either replace it with another religion or with naturalistic naturalism in which case the cruel religious people, or cruel non religious people, have as much right to define what is good and holy law as you. You can no longer say you are objectively wrong but rather I don't like your position but it's just as valid as mine. Assuming you mean replacement of religious beliefs with non religious ones, you also lose footing for intrinsic equality of value, dignity, and worth, and so will inevitably follow that path of every nation that's attempted to hold that position, especially when a personality like Trump gains control and has the authority and responsibility of Nietzsche's super man to define good and evil. Ours good these values of equality that rest on that foundation can be shared by others who don't necessarily follow it, but to think everyone will continue to is naive of history and human nature.

[@13zounds]

ConleyMali this is a nation under God, not Jesus. All Gods.

[@fmpairsoft9039]

@@13zounds There is only one true God, and his name is Jesus.

[@sneke4429]

@@fmpairsoft9039 Jesus is not a god

[@fmpairsoft9039]

@@sneke4429 Jesus is THE God

[@rhnnsm21]

AOC is the reason why I've gotten back into educating myself in politics. What an empowering woman, to be declaring a very controversial topic and standing strong in the belief of equality for all, not for when it's convenient.

[@eatmyfishy]

I feel exactly. She is the first member of congress that I have ever in the 17 years I have been able to vote that I stand behind 100%. She is so smart and her words are perfectly what we need as a country.

[@benktlofgren4710]

I think she is the first American politician who works anywhere, but she is very much needed in the States.

[@sonicaudio777]

If by empowering you mean lying lunatic ..you are right

[@rachelsill79]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@rachelsill79]

​@@benktlofgren4710🤡

[@zeldahandel6211]

I love how she kept saying “my faith” because she wasn’t forcing her ideas on anyone. It was one of the most respectful ways that I have heard someone talk about faith and religion

[@zeldahandel6211]

@Lori Thompson you are just mad that a young, powerful, independent woman was more successful at 29 than you will ever be. She is incredible and the fact that she got to where she is with no money makes her even more amazing. AOC is by far one of the best people in politics and honestly, even if she did cheat to get to where she is (which she didn't) I wouldn't care because Trump cheated to become president and managed to make the country even worse but no one cares. she is making the world so much better so while it is amazing how she got here by determination and hard work, if she had cheated to get here which she didn't, the good of her actions would have outweighed that bad thing because she has done incredible things in office.

[@republicansthatdidntvotefo1605]

You really make it hard to like you... you say, in the eyes of Your World this world... my beautiful young girl this world is coming to an end... these Republicans and their world of hate is coming to an end. You are a smart young lady start reading your Bible!!!

[@zeldahandel6211]

@@republicansthatdidntvotefo1605 I don't own a bible. I'm Jewish.

[@venecianita5013]

@Lori Thompson you're full of hate which is sad, I hope one day you find peace and start seeing what is truly evil

[@republicansthatdidntvotefo1605]

@@zeldahandel6211 you're Jewish right? read your Old Testament...

[@philiprose2020]

AOC is right. A homeless stranger preaching love for your enemy, and feed the poor, would indeed be rejected now just as he was 2000 years ago. Thank You!

[@davedon260]

Philip Rose Times have changed. Wait until your enemies kill your child then come back and talk to me

[@lils4341]

@@a.arianiti8169 I agree the world was probably far crueler back then

[@gmoney2103]

There is no Jesus in Christianity. It's made up.

[@philiprose2020]

@@davedon260 The point is Republicans think they have a monopoly on Christianity, but the hateful insults of Trump's gutter mouth do not represent Jesus.

[@philiprose2020]

@@davedon260 The point is when Trump says women are ugly Christians need to reject his filthy speech.

[@willwright2099]

Jesus was crucified because he walked into the Temple & threw 'The Money Changers' out. America would definitely crucify Jesus today because 'Capitalism' is our God.

[@eduardochavacano]

He would make Madonna look like a nun. He goes around with 12 men.

[@ianh1504]

He would have never gotten a following, one of his twelve apostles would have been an FBI mole working his hardest to bring jesus down

[@yoshuagarcia4152]

He did it because they were doing it in the temple

[@dariocastiella5860]

That is just wrong. I am not telling you to read the bible, I am an atheist myself. But that is not why they crucified him, you dingus. It is because he said he was the son of God (a huge turn-off for the jews of that time).

[@lancelmccune]

ImbetterthanU 415 yes. Totally different but people with an agenda will use false analogies to try and virtue signal.

[@Chairman-w7q]

All I can say is WOW! This is probably one of the most well written and compassionate speeches! AOC, well done 👏 👏 👏

[@filmtoppings]

And the right makes fun of her for being an empathetic caring person. Just sad. She's stood up for so many

[@pavankiran4719]

Every one is empathetic with others Money

[@angelaborges4398]

She is not empathetic nor is she a caring person. She is simply on a power trip.

[@angelaborges4398]

She wants to take my hardworking money and give it to low life lazy people, NO THANKS

[@joshf7496]

@@angelaborges4398 I agree with you completely

[@tonyp1376]

@@angelaborges4398 Amen. Say no to socialism!

[@thebigtipowski]

Wow! She said everything I’ve been saying about the hypocrisy of our congress and misusing and quoting the Bible for their own political purposes. EVERYTHING

[@davidmckibben1931]

We are tired of you what have you done for our country

[@oldmanghost219]

And Now the Catholic Supreme Court has ruled that human sacrifice is legal when they said Churches have the right to NOT follow CDC guidelines (masking/ social distancing) during a declared national Emergency and spread a deadly disease killing hundreds of thousands.. Other churches found ways to worship but The religious right couldn't be bothered.

[@cartoonraccoon2078]

​@@davidmckibben1931 Well, we all know YOU have inspired at least one country song on South Park...

[@sunshinelizard1]

Christians use exclusion as a weapon daily, it's not just our congress. I grew up Mormon, I would know, and I see it done by people of all Christian religions.

[@jefscolnago]

@@davidmckibben1931 ...and I'm tired of what you have done TO our country.

[@TheMscandy123]

Religion shouldn’t be brought into politics period

[@commiec0n721]

Religion is politics

[@keshiaowens9048]

If religion should not be allowed into politics, where do politicians get their moral compass?

[@speedy9388]

Keshia Owens Morality doesn’t require religion. If something is morally wrong because God said it is then it is just as arbitrary as if anyone else said it.

[@keshiaowens9048]

@@speedy9388 that is extremely disrespectful to my God...comparing the almighty to the likes of oneself...smh. Fortunately, God is full of mercy and grace. I pray that he shows himself to you in a mighty way, in the name of Jesus. That being said no love lost. Meanwhile, we will agree to disagree. Have a blessed day :-)

[@xdarthnessx613]

@@keshiaowens9048 There has always been a system of morality and ethics LONG before Christianity was ever devised. Entire empires were formed around these systems (such as Ancient Greeks with their direct democracy). Even then Christianity was derived from paganism and in particular, the day of Christmas was stolen from that faith. (Especially since Christ was theoretically never born in December anyway).

[@user-ej5gx7ph7q]

Thank you for finally starting the obvious and speaking our common human truth to power

[@MaggieTheCat01]

This is why I dislike organised religion. Just do your best to be a good person. Do as little harm as possible.

[@isaiaparicio]

MaggieTheCat01 honestly same

[@i.m-r0d]

In other words... "DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU" The Golden Rule.

[@Roy_Royster]

Dolliarama A You’ve been misinformed that’s not true

[@christinesykes1646]

Roy Rauda in your opinion. In my opinion....my footsteps...I have seen more negativity in the name of religion. There is good and bad to everything but if you need a religion to be a good person, I suggest you do a lot more soul searching.

[@vbin9081]

@@isaiaparicio good person for who?? Man or God?? That's the difference.

[@marknelson2846]

This is the first time I've actually listened at length to AOC. And I have to admit, I was moved by her words and her conviction on this topic. I ended up agreeing with her.

[@glennmartin6492]

You listened and then made up your mind. You are gold in an era of poverty.

[@LundunDansqua]

🫵🧐👍 guess what? The right now thinks your “woke”…. Whatever that means lol. No do what you did with everything, ask “does it make sense?” I personally think religion should be abolished because it just creates hate and causes harm to humanity but hey… What do I know right?

[@francinetyus2818]

🎯💯

[@rjw4rjw4]

Keep listening to her (and not just those talking about her) and you will find yourself agreeing more and more 🤷‍♂

[@MNkno]

I can see why she was elected... from what her opposition says, that isn't always clear. Here, however, I can see why her district elected her.

[@donaldbird1005]

"Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful." ~Lucius Annaeus Seneca

[@dasman3772]

And for the Romans, it was.

[@plexisgaming]

For the common, wise and truly open-minded scientific man the bible is more than just a historical document, it is a love letter from the father. As for the scientific part...Science, if it follows its own rules, keeps proving the bible to be historically accurate. And if it's historical accuracy is proven, then what about all the prophesies that it has in it?

[@donaldbird1005]

@@plexisgaming Sure thing Jockamo!🤣

[@plexisgaming]

@@donaldbird1005 is that the best argument you've got? an insult, how mature of you. (sarcasm intended).

[@donaldbird1005]

@@plexisgaming your god creates the universe and then you tell me what is what? No thank you. Is that mature enough for you? If not, tough. I guess you'll just have to forgive me. Being the divine person you want to believe yourself to be.

[@Mamali316]

We love you AOC. 😍 thanks your humanity and truth telling. We are with you!

[@rayrowley4013]

I might actually have died if she had thrown in a "Can I get an Amen!"

[@aaronjames5276]

As I said in an earlier comment, I'm an atheist. The only times I've been in a church in my life is either for a wedding or funeral, or as a tourist. And I would have been right there with you, frankly. She needed Rev. Al right there next to her there. :)

[@cannedprimordialsoup]

Amen! now let the music play

[@ericpelote998]

Was that a joke ? Not funny

[@Gfriend_Buddy99]

@@ericpelote998 it was a reference to Rupaul famous quotes.

[@steevrawjers]

Ray Rowley lol Well she got an Amen from me

[@justanotherrandomdisneyfan3717]

As a Christian I can say this hits home. It angers me to see white supremacists and bigots weaponize the word as well, it paints a bad picture for the whole religion. We’re supposed to love our neighbors. But it’s okay, because they’ll be judged one day. It doesn’t mean we can’t do what she did and speak out.

[@Trackrace29582]

I live in the south and Christians here fly battle flags and defend slavery by saying people like Stonewall and Robert E Lee were Christians. Stonewall was a slave owner. They only like black people that agree with them otherwise they hate them.

[@robtinker4906]

faiz abbas Kind of like how liberals hate any black conservative, you know, the “Uncle Toms” Hypocrites

[@Damascene_]

@@robtinker4906 we arent flying battle flags nor defending slavery are we

[@Trackrace29582]

@@robtinker4906 or how conservatives hate anyone that don’t live the old fashioned Christian way. Or how anyone in the south is called a yankee because they hate the confederates. Don’t act like you guys are innocent

[@robtinker4906]

faiz abbas False. If you want to live in a country where the government dominates its people, then go to China or North Korea. America is meant to be free

[@miraclemills9504]

I’m confused 🤷🏽‍♀️...why are there dislikes to what she has said? I’m not a religious person at all but what she said makes sense to me. I’ve never understood “overly religious” people who promote bigotry, exclusion and hate. Probably why I never had the desire to become religious....

[@aleide2980]

"Overly Religious" people are usually manipulated. In modern religions you have a preacher that can basically say whatever he want to you and make you believe it come from God or whatever.

[@nikitheeartist]

Miracle Mills When people who aren't living their life right are exposed to the truth in such an open and honest way, they normally become instantly offended and immediately repell such notions. Hence, the high level of dislikes. Prayerfully, some seeds of that truth have been planted into their minds and heart (without them even knowing) and will gradually bloom and change their perspective.

[@sarahm8827]

Because she’s using nice sounding words to promote her agenda of socialism.

[@charcolew]

@@nikitheeartist "Prayerfully"?

[@charcolew]

@@sarahm8827 Like "sharing", "caring", "helping", "looking out for", "respecting"... You are like soooo right, Sarah M. This sinister socialist agenda will have us all being nice to each other! That is just soooo anti-American, right?

[@micktully7228]

God bless this intelligent, kind, wonderful young women. We need more like her in the world!

[@bronlokis]

as an atheist, I agree with her. religious hypocrisy, partly fueled my exit from religion.

[@utopiankreations]

Same with me. And it was the best decision I made.

[@dewolf123]

Technically you never were religious then in the first place, you grew up in it younger but never went with it, only when you were able to be on your own you were able to finally move out.

[@bronlokis]

@@dewolf123 not really seeing a point.... but okay

[@dewolf123]

@@bronlokis The point is you never were religious before. Once an atheist always an atheist.

[@bronlokis]

@@dewolf123 God Bless You.

[@hapustatw]

As an atheist I can agree with what she's saying.

[@tyrrany_reigns1]

God only matters to those who can use it to further their agenda.

[@SolaJar26]

Agreed

[@wannabecarguy]

Probably because you think atheism is superior to everything else.

[@adam3049]

@rain Alaska well would you consider Trump a holy man? I'm an atheist so I shouldn't be judging if people are good Christians. But is someone holy if they have had two annulments of their marriages, committed adultery with a pornstar, discriminates against women, other races and people of other Faith's. Very very holy

[@dc11772]

Because she has no scriptures that back up what she says. That's how anyone can agree with her. All people are not holy and God does have a chosen people.

[@AdekunleLawal]

Hmmm... She shook the table 😂😂😂. That’s why I love AOC. Love her sincerity. It’s true if Jesus was in that setting he would be labeled a radical. Something to ponder about.

[@blusheep2]

He was labeled a radical during his time as well. Most would label him a radical now in the united States and elsewhere because he didn't just say that we should help the poor but that he was the "way the truth and the life" and "that no one comes to the Father but by Him." I don't care if AOC shakes the table as long as she does it honestly. That is not what she did unfortunately.

[@blusheep2]

@@cameopearls Alright Helen Keller.

[@limacnaughton3352]

@@blusheep2 What makes you think she wasn't being honest?

[@blusheep2]

@@limacnaughton3352 Because she stereotyped all religious folks that fight for their religious rights as being bigots. Shes smart enough, maybe, to know that isn't true so she used it for effect which just happens to be dishonest.

[@limacnaughton3352]

@@blusheep2 Did she? That isn't what I heard. She even identified herself as a religious person. She was talking about specific behaviour and religious people who demonstrate that behaviour. Not all religious people.

[@jstube36]

I am an Independent voter. Meaning I sway to no party neither conservative or liberal. But I like these words coming from this woman. I do hope she drops that hypocritical party and runs as an Independent . I know the conservatives and religious hate this woman with a passion. Maybe that's what makes her so interesting. She's attractive, smart, and spits everything right back at those blowhards on the Right. They are yesterday. While AOC is our future.

[@james_holder]

I'm not religious but I totally understand her point here. And I agree that medical care should be something everyone is entitled to. Life or death shouldn't be treated like a business

[@fabiovalentinuzzi5589]

Non religious people generally understand this far better than persons of faith do, so i wouldn't say "i am not religious, but.." 😆

[@andykim1040]

Who is having their medical care being denied to and for what reason exactly?

[@sophien5416]

@@andykim1040 there is a whole population who cannot afford medical care.

[@leehongjin6884]

@@andykim1040 Catholic hospitals shouldn't even exist

[@adamboyen4727]

According to the UN human rights Act it is

[@allisonshaw9341]

I've said for years that if Jesus Christ came back looking and talking as he did 2000 yrs ago, that most American Christians would be howling for his blood and trying to crucify him all over again. American Christians are why I quit church at age 12 and haven't looked back. God and me do just fine on our own.

[@demaistremarcaurele4247]

@Allison Shaw I understand your disgust towards Christian but religion is not about them, It is about you and God. Religion is an amazing thing in life and you may think about going back to church. No pressure though God welcome all of his children.

[@jimjamzgymnast18]

“God and me do just fine on our own” love that line. Recently since I haven’t been able to go to church bc covid, I’ve been just doing my own bible study and listening to Christian podcasts and discussing what I read with friends. Honestly even when churches open back up I think I’ll just skip them and keep doing what I’m doing now bc I’ve learned way more this way and felt closer to God.

[@dusteedawg2915]

Yea your probably right......the Democratic party.

[@swapblue]

“God and me do just fine on our own” Yup it’s a personal relationship!

[@demaistremarcaurele4247]

@@jimjamzgymnast18 Exactly it is between God and you alone

[@EternalSilverDragon]

If all religious people were like AOC, I might not have a problem with religion.

[@nataliechristian4631]

may I suggest something out of love and respect AOC spoke about loving people as ourselves and faith isn't excluding the poor, hungry ,& needy but to stand up for them, help the least of them because 'no one is to be denied what someone is entitled to'. This is her religion. You said " if all * Religious People* acted like AOC you wouldn't have a problem with Religion", My suggestion is that you don't have a problem with religion because religion is why she said what she said and stands for it . Religious people (they're different types) are the issue religious people not all but some do cause problems, but the religion it's self stayed the same and is a beautiful way of life. So the problem is seeing people who believe the same thing yet don't act the same way. Is it possible your problem isn't religion its's off course religious people. There are the ones that crucified Jesus and the ones who died for Jesus, Christians aren't perfected but I promise you we are all not the same . With love I come in peace Natalie

[@b.o.b.2000]

exactly, my problem with religion is not so much religion itself, but more about how it brings us further apart.

[@SolomonMoore]

We're definitely not all like that, those are just the people that get all the attention. At least the people I hang around, and including myself, we accept people for who they are, no matter what they look like, who they choose to love, or their beliefs. Nobody's perfect and Jesus said to love other's as yourself. Basically just being a decent human being and truly believing that Jesus died for us is really the basis of my religion. Not tryna force you to accept Christianity or whatever religion, so no offense intended, I just wanted to give my 2 cents lol

[@asdfghjk8876]

@@SolomonMoore by accepting people as they are, do you mean you accept their sins as well? I know Jesus told us to love, but love doesn’t always mean acceptance.

[@trayvixk4642]

Most religious (Christian) people are like AOC, that's what she's trying to say. She's calling out the "Christians" in politics who have these extreme views and they're not a representative of the religious group. Evangelicals have always used the "Christian" card forever and it's some warped views honestly. The most important Christian values are about loving your neighbor and helping the needy. So policies like Social Security, having universal healthcare, supporting minorities, chartity etc. are actually very very Christian. It's actually MORE important as a Christian that you show kindness to those who are different, of lesser standing, poorer, or prosecuted than people of your equal.

[@linaraepaksa]

i often struggle with words, but she said it well. i often find myself so disturbed by how many people claim Christianity to do harmful or even hateful things to another, and it is never justified. what she said is true, Jesus commands us to love our neighbor and our enemy. not disrespect the free will God gave us by trying to take another's free will. in my opinion, it's the ultimate disrespect to God to try and take from another their free will to do with their life as they wish.

[@4ninesfine]

Jesus healed the sick. In this case of the woman who thought she was a man, do you think Jesus would remove her ovaries or help her mind accept her body and herself as a female? Your answer will say a lot about your path. What do you think AOC would say? Is this who you want to follow? Be very careful, this woman is dangerous.

[@andyarellanoChannel]

i pray you did not raise your children or any other children in this manner; talk about ludicrous thinking

[@alanmcoll101]

This needed to be said. Thank you AOC.

[@frankbellomo8140]

@Karen Byrd I'm changing the subject I'm a Democrat from New York besides the people in the Bronx in AOC District. She is probably one of the most hated New Yorker. It's because of her I have to vote Republican. And there are a lot moderate Democrats that feel the same way. Thank you for ruining my party

[@bkxornam]

@@frankbellomo8140 so you are saying what she is saying is untrue? You say she's hated, She took down the 3rd most powerful DNC Rep of Congress, where do you get your information from?

[@southerncomfort8070]

Frank Bellomo so sorry you live in her district 😢. I couldn’t imagine. Just help get her out. She knows nothing about the things that people really need and seems to just talk to hear herself speak

[@tecole1969]

Alan Collins thanks for adding to the uneducated gene pool!

[@tecole1969]

Bright Avuglah Always consider the source B. AOC is a moron and anything that comes from here gap needs to be examined. She’s reading from her mothers that she didn’t write!

[@jaygee6738]

"You have to accept my religious freedom to deny you your rights. " that just ticks me off to no end.

[@meganrobinson8917]

The same religions were used to justify slavery, justify interracial relationships and marriage as illegal, control women’s bodies...the list goes on and on. Religion is beautiful, but in the hands of weak people, it reflects the ugliness in their souls.

[@AngelRodriguez-ii8fv]

What rights are taken from you?

[@genieglasslamp5028]

@@AngelRodriguez-ii8fv Christianity was used to justify banning mixed races marriages.

[@juicysmollett1664]

@@genieglasslamp5028 Stop living in the past. And I don't see you lefties caring at all about muslims treating people poorly, which happens way more often then christians.

[@Kushien]

@@juicysmollett1664 Ah yes, the old conservative Deflection tactic. ''You're mad about that when you should be mad about this'' is an invalid argument as one with enough mental capacity can be equally outraged by both wrongdoings.

[@KaritKtana]

I'm an atheist, and I'm tearing up here. Thank you, AOC.

[@Commissioner.]

Thank her indeed, Amazon is building in my city!

[@1969cmp]

...I'm bagging my head just how stupid and hypocritical she is. She supports the slaughter of the unborn. And she is allied to Islamist.

[@SohaNoha]

God made us

[@neosapien247]

Soha Noha where’s your proof?

[@neosapien247]

Bobby Martin smart people sound stupid to stupid people.

[@dragonslayer990]

Unbelievable the truth that comes out of this magnificent young lady. God bless this person!

[@GrouchyGander]

America needs to stop saying "In God We Trust", because you clearly don't.

[@estellexlx]

Pretty sure they mean the God of this world, satan. people say satan isn't real but the next moment they blaming God for their mistakes.

[@megamillion2461]

Yah the dem don’t

[@megamillion2461]

@Henlo_M800 ok

[@iversonpaulalay5514]

Well that convo ended quickly. Nice.

[@jasonolson3133]

@@estellexlx true

[@IISilverWood]

Hate doesn’t come from religion it comes from fear, so if you ever hear someone justify their hate through religion don’t listen to them.

[@optimusprime320-h9c]

Given that certain sects of Christianity are taught to fear God, tell me again how it doesn’t create fear or hate?

[@BiblicalTaz]

I so disagree. Religion uses fear as its key force to align and manipulate. The only part of religion I can get behind is faith. That's the part that focuses on love. Religion is honestly the scariest, most hateful thing I can think of, and frankly they're all synonymous

[@woohooo7634]

@@optimusprime320-h9c "Fear" means respect. Not literal fear. :| Surely you know this before you try and talk about theology.

[@asian432]

Can you tell me if flying airplanes through buildings don't come from religion.

[@lindaschreifels9889]

Optimus Prime454 fear in the religious context is synonymous with awe, actually. Kind of like a fire. There’s a beauty to it but you have to respectful of it’s power.

[@michaeldelfine3520]

That is some intense preaching. Unfortunately, so called "Christians" don't want to hear what Jesus said and did.

[@jesmopera2685]

We must spread Gods love of that is preaching... so be it.

[@sabrinanbelle]

Clearly you don’t know scripture. 🙄

[@MrWillypanda88]

I always said it. Jesus was a hippie. He was not conservative. The pharises were, those who preached rituals and put themselves above others were. Jesus was all about love and being kind to one another, He was against people who uses scriptures with malicious intent. Christianity was built on that. And somehow now it turned around into the very thing it was built upon...

[@HardlineFeminists]

*As a proud socialist atheist, nor do I.*

[@sabrinanbelle]

@@OpiumBride the only reason religious people are hated because they still value the word of God. People of the “world” can’t compete with that when trying to influence evil. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@clairen4584]

Outstanding Woman!!

[@Winter-nr6gb]

I love her speech. I went to the comment section and expected that other people loved it too. But most of the comments are written, like the commenter didn't even listen to the speech. She said we shouldn't let children starve or let people die, cause they get turned away from the hospital. Because these children, all these people are valid. How could someone disagree. If you disagree you say: people should die, cause they're worthless. How could you?

[@user-ue3pl2gf4o]

exactly.

[@CL-lo3xr]

Remember the Republicans don't want to save children from people with semi automatic weapons.

[@robpackard9448]

She’s right, WE should not. However, how does that make the Federal Government responsible? Individuals, communities, not-for-profit organizations should voluntarily be helping.

[@leyrua]

​@@robpackard9448 The government is made up of WE, the people.

[@robpackard9448]

@@leyrua, so you believe that the Government should take over the charitable role of the individual? I don’t think there is agreement between the 53% of households that pay taxes and the remainder that don’t, never mind between Religious organizations and 330 M citizens. I don’t want Washington progressive bureaucrats making my charitable spending decisions for me.

[@qut22vp83]

Sorry if I offend somebody, but honestly: “Christians” using their “faith” as tool for discrimination are not christian for me.

[@simpleyllesx3952]

Yes. Periodt.

[@24whitestripes2]

My dear, you offend NOBODY but the racist discriminatory people who use the Bible to justify their disgusting brainwashed ideals and morals taught by generations of racism! :)

[@CeasiusC]

It's so easy to use scripture for bigotry because the scripture contains and justifies bigotry. The fact that modern Christians reject this is to their credit to be honest.

[@nathanbolima4934]

Fax

[@durururururururu]

They are disgusting people that use christianity as a cover. You are not offending anyone. People that get offended by this, deserve it

[@rhyleswoon3255]

Finally someone who could explain how religious groups use discrimination and bigotry to justify their faith..

[@GeneralG1810]

OOOOh does that include muslims??? Say yes I dare you

[@richardpierpoint5699]

@@GeneralG1810 Of course it does - why WOULDN'T it?

[@barkYdarkATFB]

@Rhyle Swoon it’s more that they use their “faith” to justify the bigotry.

[@sep2474]

You worded it completely in reverse. They use FAITH to justify BIGOTRY.

[@billpool1217]

@@GeneralG1810 something you idiots don't understand about liberals. We're not as willing to LIE to make a point!!!

[@ljre3397]

I am not a Christian and I think everything she said was just good common sense.

[@sappypappy8595]

"The best cure for Christianity is reading the Bible." Mark Twain

[@FlowWolf7]

That's what happened to me. I hate when Christians ask why I'm not one and when I honestly reply that reading the bible is what did it. Besides how it is obviously made to keep people in line and to make certain men feel better about themselves, like how god decided to send bears to maul and kill children for saying a guy was bald

[@rickvandam3238]

People say the bible is cruel is it really that cruel?

[@GrammeStudio]

​@@rickvandam3238 Read and judge for yourself. from cover to cover. If a former-Christian such as myself can be skeptical about the peaceful nature of the Old Testament and hence the overall goodness of God (while I was still attending sermons) but only willing to admit to myself that God isn't all rosy and merciful after years of doubting, then I'm pretty sure an unbiased outsider such as yourself will be able to come a conclusion much faster. and remember, you will be judging God based on his own principles--the highest standards. So anything less than that even a wee bit should be considered a failure. Separating the New Testament from the Old Testament to call the bible peaceful is like pointing to a sinking Titanic and calling it floating simply because the tip and only the tip of the ship is above water.

[@caribgirl726]

whatsGoinOn I would say they’re equally cruel.

[@caribgirl726]

whatsGoinOn a book written by people, who were obviously cruel. A book of cruelty.

[@angstyintellectual4960]

I've been saying this for awhile and to hear someone in a position like hers who can actually reach people, it was like she took the words out of my mouth. Bring the love and community back to Christianity.

[@matshadi1999]

As much as the bible does say love your neighbour as yourself (your neighbour being anybody) AND it says love your enemies, it does ALSO have exclusion. Those who DON'T believe in Christ WILL be EXCLUDED from heaven! The bible also tells us not to be equally yoked with unbelievers. That means we cannot mix with them. That's a form of exclusion too. And you have to exclude people who are a danger to you and your family and society at large. And you have to exclude people out of your personal life who hurt you. Exclusion isn't always a bad thing.

[@imaniannissa6989]

Matshadi what i would say is they aren’t excluded, it’s that there are conditions. When I think of love I think you must pray for your neighbour even your enemy, give them a drink if thirsty. Because that’s what Christ would do. We do have to remember that we aren’t fighting against flesh and blood and that we are to hate the sin and the spirit operating within that person and not the person. Some people we just won’t be able to reach and it’s best to remove ourselves from those people.

[@adeleaslan8182]

@@matshadi1999 the Bible doesn’t have exclusion. God doesn’t exclude. We’re made to love. Even if they don’t believe in God, we can at least give them the love we believe he gives us. As for those who are dangerous, I agree to try and separate from them for your own good

[@bhooma01]

@@imaniannissa6989 Do we become excluded because our religion is not Christianity and our book is not The Bible? Do we need to be Christians and follow that specific faith and pray to that particular God to be worthy of heaven? Is it not enough to just be good and do good and think good, irrespective of what our religion might be? When did one religion become the sole owner of Heaven or access to God? Are not all faiths and beliefs and versions of God and His / Her names beautiful and equal? Hate the sin? Is it sinful to believe in Buddha or Krishna or Allah or any God? Or even to not believe at all and yet be capable of love?

[@imaniannissa6989]

@@bhooma01 Thank you for the respectful comment, but to me it's more then a belief. The bible is a factual book, not an option or a fairytale. I dont believe it is okay to worship other god's, that is called idol worship. The road to heaven is narrow and there is only one way to get there, which is through the son Jesus Christ. I do believe you have the right to live your life and believe in whatever you want. I am just here to spread the truth at the end of the day. Have a blessed day.

[@katiehillis2990]

That is hands down, the best thing that I've heard in Congress in years. Bravo young lady for telling it like it is. It's time that someone spoke the truth to these American Christians and it puts the shame where it belongs.

[@Demopans5990]

Therefore, elect more Muslims into office. Nothing turns religious freedom on its head when it applies just as well to other religions

[@Lazmanarus]

@@Demopans5990 AOC is Roman Catholic.

[@k-sooyaalove206]

@@Demopans5990 we already have 2 muslims in the congress, and I would love to see more of them. I'm tired of seeing dumb christian like MTG making laws for this country

[@Demopans5990]

@@k-sooyaalove206 Thankfully, the Islamist ideology that currently sweeps over the Islamic world may be of use here. If nothing else, should just make any religious freedom hypocrites shut up.

[@Demopans5990]

@@Lazmanarus Even to this day, some Christians consider Catholics unchristian

[@ThomasSmith-z3l]

This is the bottom line. Thanks for discussing this.

[@DaneReidVoiceOver]

Christ would be so rejected and ridiculed if he came back and praying and preaching the things he did. Especially conservatives would hate him. The idea of loving people and helping them and treating them equally would be treated like a joke. It would be called anti capitalistic. The idea of turning the other cheek as opposed to being the "good guy with a gun" would be laughable and called political. Christ would not be respected in America today

[@UXtatic]

That's why he was crucified.

[@drjanitor3747]

Right conservative are bad, yet their not the ones supporting the genocide of the unborn.

[@goatlandia8457]

Democrats would condemn him and shut down his free speech like they always do.

[@goatlandia8457]

@@drjanitor3747 spot on!

[@wannabecarguy]

@@drjanitor3747 I can tell that I have had numerous conversations with christians who would abort. They won't say it around people who will criticize. But if you let them share their thoughts , you will learn that christians are selfish and fake. They will tell you what you want to hear.

[@immortaljodi]

This is why I love that she's in congress. We need more voices like hers

[@aaronjames5276]

And you know what? Even though I'm certainly a progressive, and even though I disagree with most conservative policy ideas, I'd welcome a conservative who was just like her in temperament, just as much. Because AOC is honest, she speaks from her soul, she expresses principles she believes in right down to the bottom of her soul. I would most certainly disagree with the majority (maybe the vast majority) of what this new representative proposed, but I would definitely respect her for proposing it -- because she would believe in it. Take someone like Mitch McConnell for instance -- he suggests one idea concept when one person's president, and something completely opposed to that with someone else as president. AND HE DOESN'T EVEN ATTEMPT TO HIDE STUFF LIKE THAT!

[@rozannedezoysa9421]

christianity doesnt tech us to regulate someones hard earned money. do charity if you want to feed the poor. not by stealing tax payer money. socialized medicine kills people :)

[@sparkyman8249]

@@rozannedezoysa9421 Give unto Caesar what is Caesar's and unto God what is God's .......... Caesar had the Roman empire collect taxes for all kinds of things and that practice has continued down through the ages unto today. We (collectively, the people) elected representatives to make those kinds of decisions for us (to our regret) so therefore "we" decided to pay taxes. You don't have to like the system in place today but you will still pay taxes like it or not. There will always be poor people and those less fortunate than others. Everyone has a choice, to either help them or not. Make a choice and live your life accordingly.

[@lenkiewitcz]

@@rozannedezoysa9421 Let's pray you never become sick and lose everything....

[@firestream93]

AOC: "There's 3 chambers of Gov't: the Presidency, the Senate, and the house. Yeah...I'm glad she's on the Democrat side of Congress.

[@ibejibenson1783]

America secure this woman she's one of the best you guys have right now

[@KysAngel]

She gonna get the boot

[@aussiejim1616]

@Frank Bigschlong She certainly strikes this atheist from afar to be one of the few genuine people in your politics.

[@doncoffin9572]

Hahaha

[@harrydehnhardt5092]

@Frank Bigschlong So why don't you just stop listening to her?

[@timmarshall7292]

The christians I know donate countless hours to food pantries and homeless shelters, provide help to those with addictions, provide disaster relief (often on the job before and after FEMA), assist the weak and sick in the community and relief support throughout the world. Conservatives and Evangelicals have been some of the most generous citizens in the country. I would suggest that the citizens, no matter their faith would do much more efficient work with their wealth than the Federal Government; Social Justice by the Federal Government usually ends in a Bureaucratic Boondoggle. I would like to see Senator Bernie Sanders go back to his State, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez go back to her District and Mayor Michael Bloomberg go back to his City; then, I would like to see them make Socialism work in those communities first.

[@mikelm222]

I watch this video from time to time to to inspire me and remind me what all politicians should be like - most times it moves me to tears.

[@MouseRata]

“When Jesus Christ came upon the Earth, you killed Him. The son of your own God. And only after He was dead did you worship Him and start killing those who would not.” -Tecumseh

[@amywillemse2199]

We all killed Jesus because we have all sinned.

[@ME-kv8ew]

At least people of faith take a stand for something. Its easy to believe in nothing. There are problems with all religions but at least they have the strength to believe.

[@ME-kv8ew]

@@the-anti-theist Well I am sorry you feel that way. Praying does help. It does take strength to believe and to stand up for what you believe either way. I guess we can agree to disagree at this point. Wish you all the best in your life.

[@ME-kv8ew]

@@the-anti-theist I like how you twist things. You make assumptions a out God that no human can know. I also am for humanity, there is no divide between humanity and faith. I just pray and I also help my fellow man any way I can.

[@grandmaweeb3214]

@@ME-kv8ew I really respect the way you handled your "conversation" with Samatic. You were respectful and courteous while disagreeing with him. There was no hostility or belittling in your comments. When it comes to following Christ, you not only talk the talk, you walk the walk. God bless you for setting a good example of a godly person.

[@eduardojunqueira8904]

"When I give food to the poor, they call me a saint. When I ask why they are poor, they call me a communist." -Dom Helder Camara.

[@christiansoldier77]

Eduardo Junqueira Asking why someone is poor is like asking why someone is short. You will always have both poor and short people

[@eduardojunqueira8904]

@@christiansoldier77 Poverty has been diminished substantially on most industrialized countries and outright eliminated on some European ones. Social justice works. Sorry to disappoint you but you are not borne to be elite forever.

[@christiansoldier77]

@@eduardojunqueira8904 ummm.....are there still poor people ?

[@dougsmith1622]

That quote doesn’t make any sense, it’s cute, nothing more.

[@wg3671]

@@christiansoldier77 poor is subjective to the society. Absolute poverty - which is the worldwide benchmark for can a person live. So yes poor people exist , but absolute poverty in most of Western Europe is gone.

[@Mark73]

If Jesus showed up today, evangelicals would be first in line to nail him back up again.

[@MackojrNBAKvideos]

I swear, you morons literally take anything the channel posts. You ever wonder why their videos are always chopped up and NEVER show context? This is the epitome of propaganda. They push these same lies for the last 100 years. Which tells me whoever raised you is just as indoctrinated with fiction. You’re not allowed to ask question or think differently than each other without being cancelled. Does that sound like a marketplace of ideas or a tightly controlled echo chamber?

[@chinggiskhan6678]

@Broruben Mont If Jesus really did come back, evangelicals would crucify him though.

[@nathanieljefferies5491]

The Phaarisees were basically the same as the evangelicals they were the ones who used and manipulated scripture for their opportunistic needs and used public outrage to their advantage to permanently silence him... how is that any different?

[@estellexlx]

@@chinggiskhan6678 so did the Catholics and the Jews. Idk why everyone hates evangelicals.

[@chinggiskhan6678]

@@estellexlx but Catholics didn't crucify Jesus.

[@realigninglife]

I deconstructed, hard, after a lifetime in the Evangelical Church in America, during Trump's first administration. To hear my family and Christian friends, my faith was weak. And, the way they talked about AOC, they called her the devil. This is the first time I've watched one of her videos and I have to say, if my own church and my own religion, had been speaking this way, I wouldn't have left. There is no Christ in the Christian church in America today. I am so sick of family members "not my churching" me. Yes, maybe not your church, but until the systemic rot is admitted and told to GTFO of the church, nothing will change. Hatred has become the Christian brand in America. I don't want anything to do with it.

[@kylaletlough1451]

I appreciate her willingness to always speak the truth and not being afraid of what so many others in the government today are afraid to say due to the possible backlash for speaking the truth. I feel many in the administration may not agree with Trump but are afraid for their jobs and reputation if they speak against him. He wont be president forever, how will those in the administration look when all the skeletons come out and shows that they supported these actions and ideas 🤔

[@georgeallen5170]

She's never told the truth in her life. To marry her own brother, disgusting.

[@richardlahan7068]

Truth? You mean an opinion that you happen to agree with.

[@leesowden3870]

She isn't afraid because she isn't payed of with big money so has nobody to upset or have any of the money stopped

[@vbin9081]

What actions and ideas??? Name 1 policy he passed that was sooo terrible. You guys listen to these mind-controlling puppets who get paid to lie and deceive you so they can fulfill their agenda of one world religion where we all we be forced to worship Satan.

[@vbin9081]

@@leesowden3870 lol. She gets paid.

[@Defiant1940]

What a wonderful, wonderful speech. The only sad thing is that it will wash right over the heads of those who need to hear and understand it the most.

[@Defiant1940]

@@StellaLovesMusic25 I'm not sure I understand your point. Are you saying that caring for the poor, caring for the weak, caring for the sick is somehow communist? Because that's the teachings of Christ, so are you saying then that Christ was a communist? I just want to be clear here.

[@sinthiafs]

You are totally right!

[@IsuiGtz]

@@Defiant1940 either 1: they will never answer or 2: they're gonna tell you to do your own research

[@slamacatgt4296]

@@IsuiGtz they got 1 lol

[@raphaelsalgado8970]

It went over the heads of those citing 'religious freedom,' because they're too busy bowing down - not because they think they are praying to Christ, but because they are cowards.

[@johnmiranda2307]

When religious tribes of all flavors stop claiming to be “God’s chosen people,” we can START to begin reconciliation

[@mikejay3460]

I've never heard anyone in my family speak about being God chosen people. Maybe when people stop living in their head it will all work out.

[@imperfectxennial3008]

Mike Jay moron

[@TheGamingAirCon]

Mike Jay although your family may not, many others do. For example in India they have a huge problem where most of the population and the government are Hindus so they believe hindus are better than Muslims and Sikhs (the 2 other most prominent religions in India) and that’s why this purging of mosques and Muslims is going on right now there.

[@toocutepuppies6535]

Spoken like a true christian.😞

[@toocutepuppies6535]

Isn't that what you're doing?

[@FutureAIDev2015]

This is the faith that I was very strong in as a child. The biggest reason I left my faith is because it disgusted me how it was being corrupted to exclude people simply for being different. (Edited to catch a typo because I left my faith for multiple reasons, but that is the biggest one)

[@peter1062]

"The devil can cite scripture for his purpose" - William Shakespeare, The merchant of Venice

[@BobfromSydney]

That is exactly the problem that AOC has pointed out and is arguing against. I'm so glad you understand.

[@jamesgene4763]

lmao that line WAS an antisemitic jab at a jewish banker, but taken out of context i guess it fits lolol

[@dectel257]

Yap, you mean like, Ocasio-Cortez.

[@christopherseton-smith7404]

And Shakespeare gave those words to Antonio, who if not the biggest hypocrite in the play, is certainly abusive and manipulative.

[@SeveralGhost]

@@dectel257 I don't think she proselytizes, or references scripture directly

[@ariagavvv]

Religious freedom is essential, so is freedom from religion

[@captainl-ron4068]

Yet the left feels it can push it’s weird ‘intersectional’ religion on school children constantly…..and if you oppose this you are a some kind of ‘ist’ or maybe a ‘phobe’.

[@lloooiis]

did you phrase this yourself or did you hear it somewhere because it is beautifully said

[@Lpstpaul]

Religious freedom IS freedom from religion! If I can believe and practice what I want, you should be able to not do what I do- literally the only way it works equaly👍🏼

[@lucycarlos4923]

I utterly respect the mind of this woman.

[@PuppyDogPilot]

She is brilliant and a great speaker.

[@rl11010]

All of you (it does include her) should move to cuba and/or venezuela where her politics are already implemented.

[@foxhound4218]

She is an actor.... She auditioned for the job.... Google it

[@rl11010]

@C Seay i dont need those sources... i migrated from a latin american country. Learn history about us and then open your mouth.

[@rl11010]

@C Seay asi o mas claro?

[@minalovescats5220]

If a certain right is part of religious freedom, then that certain right is there for all religions, no matter how much you hate them or don't believe in them. But the people invoking religious freedom as an argument are arguing for the freedom of their religion only. Religious groups like The Satanic Temple, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, and The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster help to 'test' whether or not something is religious freedom. If something is not a reasonable freedom for these groups, then it's not a reasonable freedom for any religion.

[@christopherh7125]

She is a brilliant speaker and absolutely correct. No wonder the GOP and their owners, the American Oligarchs, are so frightened of her.

[@najirachid-zayat2881]

They were frightened from her until they were able to buy her out.

[@tortellinifettuccine]

​@Naji Rachid-Zayat that's yet to happen, she's literally one of the only ones that has yet to accept corporate money

[@unbreakable7633]

Brilliant? Yeah, a former bartender who has never created a job, a business, a worthwhile thought. As useless and ignorant a human being as there is in this excuse called a government. Another empty professional politician with a big mouth and an empty head.

[@lolfala101]

@@najirachid-zayat2881lol most GOP campaigns are from corporations.

[@unbreakable7633]

@@lolfala101 Same with the Dumocrats, the party of woke billionaires and people who think they know how to save the planet (from what we don't know).

[@lindseyharalson490]

She’s going to change something and I absolutely love it.

[@ce6654]

Not really.

[@Cembadyx]

lindsey Haralson she’s a moron

[@russophile9874]

Want to see her as President someday

[@Ken-tr8si]

@@Cembadyx don't like your own comment. Everything she said is factual. One of the few people with common sense.

[@randomasitgets801]

Ya her job when she is out of the house seat coming soon. She had lost all credibility and support she will lose reelection

[@kettle2293]

She's speaking truth but still the whole system is too cloaked in religiosity. Sickening. No one should need religion to treat people kindly.

[@jamesjohnson9791]

Which is why I don't mankind will never live up to the ideals of what's being taught in the world religions

[@tommysstuff7290]

Dude the hearing was about a man wanting to mutilate his own body in a religious hospital because of his own delusion.

[@baniSaqer]

I cannot bro i just cannot. my religion just tells me to treat people kind sorry man

[@-sussusamogus-7013]

Well she's really not speaking the truth because if you look at the truth that is God's word you'll see that she's lying.

[@mabesmadness177]

@@-sussusamogus-7013 truth is not God's word truth is the opposite of a lie,purity from curroption of those who manipulate. The word of god is the manifestation of moral and will of god.

[@shubarose44]

AOC is my hero. We need more people in the world like her.

[@FOUR22]

No please no

[@toddboden972]

​@@FOUR22 STFU! You're part of the problem!!

[@TheBigShaun100]

AOC has had many good moments, but I think this one stands above the rest.

[@adamplentl5588]

@Bobby Martin wow what a zinger Bobby. How will the left ever recover from a scathing wit like that.

[@ninjacouch9351]

@@adamplentl5588 A better question is, how will the left ever recover from a self destructive naive and delusional adherence to an unimaginably disastrous ideology?

[@aaronjames5276]

As an atheist and as someone who really respects her, both her policies and how she expresses them, I was going to say the same exact thing. But you clearly beat me to it.

[@beliefscollidingwithrealit3027]

@@ninjacouch9351 Yeah! That's the exact same thing we say about trump and the right.

[@No-iz1xc]

Adam Plentl you believe in a book that has not been proven so

[@PancakeX]

It feels very uncomfortable seeing extremely respectable, intelligent people preach important things that will likely go largely ignored.

[@dgodrummer8110]

yes it is. ...and I believe faith, not the religious kind, but faith and a steadfast focus towards the evolution of the human spirit is paramount to our mission. It already has passed a tipping point. now we see those that have and continue to embrace the darkness within themselves squirm, act out in frustration and anger, as they eat themselves from the inside out. We might, as the humans leading this change towards a heart led life, have humility; having compassion for those who's realities are showing signs of crumbling. As their belief systems are beginning to be threatened by the majority of the world, they begin first with anger and lashing out. Yet their most difficult challenge still lies ahead; when they themselves begin to question their own beliefs and reality; causing their insanity to play out as an epic, internal battle for change within occurs. They will need support and love to get through it. Hold your flame high.

[@southerntiger3107]

You think AOC is intelligent?

[@jaidynluna3343]

@Southern Tiger the woman said the 3 branches of government were the house, senate, and the president 💀

[@davidchapman7350]

@@jaidynluna3343 Sure, she could've read up more on that before asked about it. Doesn't mean she's stupid, only means at the time of that quote she lacked knowledge about something. This however sounded very insightful to me. Of course she's gonna be painted as even more radical, now that she said to love everyone unconditionally. Can't have that, can we? We'll need to be able to identify ourselves through who our enemies are. I mean, if we let go of hate and the idea of "the other", this entire society might just collapse.

[@eraserhead7026]

David Chapman she has a degree in political science, and is a member of Congress. That should be common knowledge to her.

[@douglaspatrick868]

I've been saying this for years, it's refreshing to hear someone in office say it.

[@rockstar-kp2jy]

Wow, so should ban freedom of religion bc someone else doesn't like it You sir, are a gem

[@IanZaman]

rockstar Where did she say that? She never even insinuated it.

[@Onyx2D]

@@rockstar-kp2jy tf? she said people invoke freedom of religion only when it is used in bigoted ways. obviously they arent going to abolish freedom of religion and nobody wants to do that so i dont know where you got that idea

[@rockstar-kp2jy]

@@Onyx2D the moment you put limitations on freedoms they are not freedoms Bigoted or not

[@Jane_8319]

I am most definitely not religious, and I admittedly haven’t listened much to AOC. This was moving and poignant. Absolutely wonderful.

[@chrissmith3369]

I am almost 69 years old. My God what a wonderful young woman this is oh, she has spoken nothing but the real truth here!

[@dimwitsadvocate6264]

Chris, she's a politician. She says what people want to hear and then does what she really intended to do.

[@chrissmith3369]

@@dimwitsadvocate6264 you're right, people want to hear the truth!

[@billybuck7658]

@@dimwitsadvocate6264 Thank you so much, I was getting really worried there for a moment until I read your post....No doubt you're capable of thinking for yourself...

[@dimwitsadvocate6264]

@@billybuck7658 Thank you, Billy; sometimes I'm capable of doing that. And it looks like you can too. It was chilling to look through all the comments of people that were believing that AOC was sincere.

[@glennrodman5543]

I'm 66 and I'm smart enough not to fall for this misguide twits words she has no knowledge of God or the Bible.

[@patricialawson7212]

And it is time for everyone to practice what they preach

[@realamericanautist659]

Yes like not traveling on planes when you say they’re killing the environment.

[@Released0]

"It is more important to be morally right than to be factually correct." -AOC, a woman who is neither

[@aikido7]

Hypocrisy is as current as today's politics and as old as Scripture.

[@obamabinbiden8497]

I can't wait for all elected Democrats to only accept $15 per hour salary in the name of "equity". Hypocrites all.

[@aikido7]

@@obamabinbiden8497 It should have been called "a living wage" instead. True liberty & true justice for ALL.

[@jessealice7137]

Preach it girl THIS IS WHY THEY DONT LIKE YOU you speak facts! Keep going girl! 👏🏼👏🏼 we need more of this!

[@rickbateman2401]

Facts?? The next time AOC uses a fact in context and in support of a responsible claim, will be the first. Left wingers complain (rightly so) about people hiding behind religion, while sadly they hide behind the same kinds of fantasies, just wrapped in a different package.

[@mikedickerson521]

People don't like her because she's a liar and a drama queen! This is one time she actually made sense. She's treated with kid gloves in interviews! Nothing but softball questions. CNN and MSNBC never fact check her bullcrap! She's a complete COWARD. I haven't seen her debate anybody. She wants the Taxpayers to cover her student loans. 2019, 2020 & 2021 grossing over $520,000 and complained that isn't enough to live on! Not married no kids and she can't payoff 40K in student loans making $174K annually! These are just a few of the reasons people don't like her!

[@lexx.wangmusic]

I generally don't like her policies but this is one case where I really resonated with her

[@verabeller6450]

OAC should read what John Adams wrote, "Our Constitution was made for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for the government of any other."

[@Saturdayz_In_The_Fall]

What facts does she speak because the last time I checked she once again faked another public stunt acting like she was getting arrested 😂🤡