Religion in the Old West

[@tonyhoneyman3693]

Motto’Have gun will travel’ was a must for the Circuit Rider. They had to fend for themselves, Hunt, fish and protect. They were not the spineless jellyfish that is sometimes portrayed. Another Great video Santee

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated!

[@chrissewell1608]

That's my motto too! "Have Gun....Will Travel!" 🔫🤠

[@audreyricci6383]

@@chrissewell1608 Paladin was a "circuit rider" he traveled to wherever he was needed. Sometimes he had to use his guns to defend his life or the life of another. Those guns were only used as an absolute last resort. He could also quote from the Bible. But he was not a preacher.

[@IKenichiSmithI]

This is interesting, my great grandfather was a cowboy but then later became a reverend.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That's cooL!

[@Jeff.3]

Sounds like Ray McCall from the call of juarez games. A cowboy turned into a reverend of the town he lives in

[@Sean-bz8ri]

Pale Rider

[@eliotreader8220]

@@ArizonaGhostriders would a cow boy in the old west have carried a Bible in his saddle bags I thought I would ask this question

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@eliotreader8220 He sure might have!

[@ryanmedina5090]

This made me think of the scene in The Cowboys when the one kid goes "Im Charlie Schwartz. I'm Jewish, my family has settled in every county in the territory." And always loved Preacher in Pale Rider. 🙂

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@AZHighlandHomestead]

Never hire a stunt double that can wollop you when you only have a buck. Love this episode Santee. Can you do an episode on preachers? -Nick in Prescott, AZ

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

LOL! Yes.

[@douglasarnold5310]

Being a preacher myself I have been waiting on this and one on preachers playing the part... Wonder how they dressed...

[@locklear2478]

This has me thinking of Porter Rockwell , the Danites, and the Avenging Angel cut downs of the cap and ball revolvers.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I do want to do one on Porter Rockwell and his pistolas.

[@shastaham7630]

I spit out my coffee when you showed the first congregation, Rock Ridge from Blazing Saddles.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes!

[@dennisatkins9837]

Great episode Santee! Your hard work is appreciated!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@jasonattenborough4026]

Another excellent video Santee, well done!! Religion was huge in the union soldiers/federal army during Civil war/ old west when before every time they rode out got a "blessing". When I started researching my ancestor, I found out his mother was a Muslim and was abandoned my her family for falling in love with a Christian and falling pregnant with his child, they married by a preacher, but she keep her faith, and he had his. Religion was used by both good and evil men to further thier own agenda, which in its own had good and bad outcomes, but for religion we all would be worse off.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Great points.

[@ericschneider8524]

Religion keeps men from eating each other. The golden rule is the key to eternal success.

[@captainthorrek262]

Wow, The Frisco Kid... you really have a great sense of humor, Santee. That's an underrated classic!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Classic

[@greghardy9476]

“We will be reading from the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke…and Duck!”

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HAHA!

[@TheMidnightModder]

Great video, guys! This was very unbiased which is admirable. As a devout Christian I can't say I would've been this unbiased haha

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

It was tough not to add my own opinions on the matter, but, hey, it's not about me!

[@ChibiPanda8888]

Same

[@mikehagan4320]

This one was pretty Funny. Especially the guy in the end in the Black T shirt. Best Wishes from Montana M.H

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Atpost334]

Give me that Old Time Religion. Another great video Santee 👍

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated!

[@MakerBoyOldBoy]

Excellent video with equally sharp research. Thanks for clip from Buck and the Preacher. Not many such clips available. It was my fortune to spend time with Ed Keylocko who built his own remote town with a church where he preached. Kinda old timey vibes in the last black Freetown. One of the few movies with sort of a religious theme was Heaven With A Gun filmed at the original Old Tucson movie set. Sundt construction got the contract to build the barn as complete building. My father was the foreman of the project. I used to work with some of the guys who built this bsrn. The set owners and investors stopped by to see the progress and spoke with the foreman. My dad had convinced me esrlier to buy the minimum block of shares in Old Tucson stock. During discussion with the Suits the foreman casually mentioned that his son was also a stock holder. The Suits perked up at the foreman's new importance and quickly invited him to their special lunch! Being obliging he quickly accepted.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Great history you experienced there.

[@J_E_Sandoval]

Gotta love the Frisco Kid movie clip! Great video as always, Santee!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes! Thank you!

[@jacktribble5253]

A Western is hardly complete without a Parson of some sort. Best of Days to all the Ghostriders.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@Dsdcain]

Great video Santee. Covered it very well I'd say. Just feel bad for how you ended up at the conclusion. Hope you recovered.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yep

[@MetallicaMan76]

An excellent topic for Saturday mornin', thanks Santee

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@rickkinki4624]

Great video, Santee, and I appreciate the clips from Blazing Saddles. But you should've included the preacher's line, "We will now read from Matthew, Mark, Luke...and DUCK!" --Desert Rat Rick

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I originally did, but it had no place in the video, so I left it out.

[@marcosaraiva9205]

Let's pray 🙏 🤲 🕍 in God we trust in the old west more than never. Great vid has always you guys are a encyclopedia of does great time in history. Have a great weekend amigo Santee/ghostriders.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@luizjunior.92]

Great, Santee. Just out of curiosity, there was a religious civil war in Brazil called War of Canudos (1897). Government troops were assigned to destroy a village where poor people gathered around a preacher. But they resisted four battles. There's a big brazilian movie about it called "Canudos".

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Interesting. Thanks for letting me know!

[@TracyLoop]

Thank you, and God bless. This video Was a Blessing and Teaching.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You are very welcome

[@ZeRowe]

😂 Love the ending lol.. Sorry ya had to take a walloping for the episode 😎🍻

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

It happens

[@singleshot2218]

Good show! God bless buddy!🙏🎚🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Same to you!

[@scenicdriveways6708]

Great episode. Started my morning with a laugh. JT

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good!!!

[@1guncrazy1]

The gunslinger turned preacher/bad guy trying to reform trope is one of my favorites. Preacher from Pale Rider, Cort from "The Quick and the Dead", John Marston and Arthur Morgan from games like "Red Dead Redemption 1&2" and Reverend Ray McCall from "Call of Juarez:Bound in Blood"

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes!

[@floydvaughn9666]

Robert Mitchum kept a gun in his Bible. 5 Card Stud.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

This was an extremely interesting video. You are right, you could not cover this topic in a single video, or two, or three, etc.. Great job.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ralphbo]

Awesome video Santee! My maternal great great grandfather was a Dunkard minister in the Dakota Territory. My grandfather said I have a few drunkards in my line too.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Fun family history.

[@Dingdongwitchisdead]

It often gets overlooked that Judeo Christian values were the glue that held the US together as a unified cohesive community of values. Without it we have seen the unraveling of the Union unlike anytime before in its history. We have always been diverse, so what’s changed? The fact that we no longer share like values, and serve a sense of a higher power than ourselves. Division now rules the day and no one is charitable towards each other. Regardless of one’s opinions of God or religious inclination, religion did offer some huge benefits in the earlier history of the USA.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I don't think anyone can argue that the spiritual belief system in the 20th century offered huge benefits. We see it in writings, statues, plaques, etc. Yeah, today things are definitely strained!

[@TimKoehn44]

Excellent episode Santee. My GGGrandfather was a Methodist Episcopal Circuit Rider in Alabama. Pretty cool. I hope Heather didn't beat you too bad!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I hope so too! I mean, I still have some teeth...

[@greghardy9476]

My grandfather, born in 1880, was a Baptist preacher and a cooper by trade in Alabama.

[@michaelpage4199]

You really preached this one up. As always great review.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

With Heather and the dollar....nothing gets pastor.

[@sogdal1]

Thanks, another good video. Keep pressing on!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@victorwaddell6530]

Thanks again Santee & Co .

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Our pleasure!

[@ricoramirez4678]

Good morning Santee, Another excellent video explaining the old west. Ya done good son, but I do believe the stuntman’s Union gonna wanna speak with you regarding that dollar!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Damn. Always the unions...

[@rhondaz356]

As always, so creative, informative, enjoyable, and fast paced... 👏🌞👏Who said that learning can't be FUN?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Exactly!!

[@robaldridge6505]

GrandPa used to say "Do your BEST to learn something NEW everyday" I agree with that...

[@rhondaz356]

@@robaldridge6505 So, do I.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@robaldridge6505 YES!

[@LeoHramko]

Amazing video as always thanks Santee

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

My pleasure!

[@GoodOlRoll]

This reminds me of how when I'd encounter priests outside of the saloons preaching the gospel in RDR, I'd always knock them down and they'd run away right before coming back and fighting lol

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

LOL!

[@BoyNamedSue4]

4:55 aw good for him. I guess it’s never too late to change your ways

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Right.

[@wadejustanamerican1201]

Thanks Santee and have a great weekend.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You too

[@landonsimpson7839]

Great video Santee, and God bless

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@CaliforniaFly]

That scene from Blazing Saddles still cracks me up.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yep!

[@dennisw.truman3325]

I am currently a retired Army Soldier who is attending Seminary. I can’t wait for your Dressing the Part Old West Preacher.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yeah, me either. Thanks for your service.

[@franks6857]

And another Great video Santee! "Put your finger in the light socket and feeeeel the presence of the LORD!" 😄

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Love that!

[@fordenginebuildersv8power184]

Yeeeeeeeeee!!!!!

[@0570965]

Good to see the crew again, hope all's well.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@CarryonJeffnJohn]

Hi santee sorry I’m late but I will always get back to you my awesome friend interesting video thanks for all the hard work you do santee great channel and a awesome buddy 👍

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks for coming

[@robertbuckey6517]

Another great episode Santee! I go to the western church in Goldfield, Church on the Mount.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Nice!

[@alipper84]

Thank you Santee 🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Very welcome

[@mckawesome777]

Great production quality Santee

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated!

[@WehrmachtKradschutzen]

Damn good video as always 😊

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated!

[@ewmhop]

THANK YOU FOR VIDEO,IT MADE MY DAY.I LOVE THE LAST PART THE MOST,HOPE SHE DIDN'T HURT YOU TO MUCH.LONG LIVE THE OLD WEST.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR GANG ,

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated!

[@joep4235]

Awesome !!!! A clip from God's Gun ! I loved Lee Van Cleef, but I remember that movie primarily because it had Leif Garret in it... (crap, did I just say that out loud ? ha ha ha )

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

LOL. gthe wig Van Cleef had on as the brother was atrocious...but I still watched it.

[@gatesowens6481]

Love your videos Santee and the wild west.. we need more content tho big cheese!!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks for watching. I've done episodes every Saturday now for 6 years....hard to do more content with a full time job!

[@ObjectHistory]

Good topic and a big motivator in many different ways in the old west.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes, thanks!

[@nagjrcjasonbower]

Nice! Another classic episode is born...

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated!

[@rodgerlisamoore5786]

L.H. McNelly(sp?) was a famous Texas Ranger captain that had been a minister in Virginia. Read "Taming the Nueces Strip" to find out more about him. It's a really good read.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@OpieDogie]

Another INCREDIBLE episode!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@jhampton1989]

My great x3 was a preacher for everything from Baptist to methodist from texas to Colorado

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Wow!

[@dennishein2812]

Very informative. Thanks. I enjoyed it.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alan_whoneedstiedye]

Great, educational overview. Thank you. Love the out-take.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brianonthego]

Well done. Have a great week.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You too.

[@boothillbill9121]

Crazy! I requested this one too a long time ago. Then when it came out, I apparently MISSED IT! lol I’m just now seeing it. 🤠 pretty much exactly what I hoped for!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you! I try to go off the first one who requested.

[@boothillbill9121]

@@ArizonaGhostriders oh yeah! I don’t need any credit or anything 🤣 just happy to see it!

[@roblowe9283]

Great Show !!!!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🤠

[@dr.froghopper6711]

One of my ancestors was a riding circuit Baptist preacher. The Lincoln County War was a continuation of the Irish Troubles!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Cool! Yes, them Irish. Wait, I'm Irish. Darn.

[@petersack5074]

""....i like , yah, i share, yah,,,, i describe this as GOOD. You mentioned Mr. Young.....good history there. !

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@skydiverclassc2031]

Mark Twain's quote about life in Nevada during the silver boom (from Roughing It): "There were military companies, fire companies, brass bands, banks, hotels, theatres, "hurdy- gurdy houses," wide-open gambling palaces, political pow-wows, civic processions, street fights, murders, inquests, riots, a whiskey mill every fifteen steps, a Board of Aldermen, a Mayor, a City Surveyor, a City Engineer, a Chief of the Fire Department, with First, Second and Third Assistants, a Chief of Police, City Marshal and a large police force, two Boards of Mining Brokers, a dozen breweries and half a dozen jails and station-houses in full operation, and some talk of building a church."

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes, he was a card.

[@Name-ps9fx]

4:30 The original "gangsta" sideways shooting technique!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Right?

[@mherod51]

Yep, a church could bring a sense of comfort and familiarity to the wondering traveler headed west....kinda like Walmart stores are today. No matter where ya go, they're almost all alike. Depend on it.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks.

[@Milty2001]

Who needs faith when you have a stunt double Best quote ever

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

LOL!

[@classicgunstoday1972]

I believe my great great great great grandfather was a Methodist Circuit rider in Mississippi in the 1830s-1850s. His daughter married my great great great grandfather who was a Constable and later a Confederate lieutenant or captain. I think they were in or near Winston County. Years ago I worked in piney woods Trinity County, Texas in Groveton doing petroleum landwork. People at either the county clerk’s office or the title plant told me that 150 years ago the disputes between land owners on either side of the county was so great that the Methodist preacher had to keep a .45 Colt on the pulpit next to The Holy Bible to make sure things stayed peaceful among the congregation

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Cool family history!

[@ivansobr]

thanks for the new video guys keep it up

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

We will!

[@rhorn8038]

Dearly beloved we see the AGR logo on the school behind the church and on the boxing glove nicely done all. And ch. Ch know what's missing UR. Get it? Thanx

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

LOL! Thanks.

[@adrianopersichino3450]

Hey Santee, can you make a video on reality vs myth for train and stagecoach robbery like your one on bank robberys?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Sure.

[@distlledbrewedreviewed]

Very interesting and fun as usual.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@joelhurley2678]

Great episode Santee, always enjoy. Make sure next time you pay your double more.😂🤣

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Deal!

[@leadrfly2004]

good stuff there pard

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@801Bill]

Thank you very much for the video! I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one wondering how religions in the old west.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@ponydiehl8775]

me too!

[@promiscuous5761]

Thank you.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@fordenginebuildersv8power184]

You nailed it! Great video! Steaks on me if y’all ever get north to Prescott! A dollar??!! LOL!!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HAHAH!

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

Another great video. Hopefully someday my video editing skills will be half as good as yours.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I appreciate that!

[@UncleDan58]

Hey Santee👋 I really enjoyed enjoyed this! Lots of great information. The best part was you gettin’ yer butt whipped 🤣🤣🤣 Cheers🍻

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

LOL!

[@erickdegler354]

Funniest one yet! But we have faith in you Santee!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

LOL!

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Great video Santee, Amen! It may have been safer for you to do your own stunts!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Very true!

[@austinwhite4626]

Most of my family were Catholics who moved to Iowa, Indiana and Wisconsin. My Great Great Grandfather, was a catholic from Norway and had a love for his home country. Even had a calendar of the King of Norway. Most of my family is Irish, Scottish and German Catholic. However, we do sometimes believe in some paranormal stuff, that isn't supported by the church. Ghosts, aliens, etc. I remember Saint Patrick's Day, along with St. Nicholas Day. St. Nicholas Day is before Christmas, where you get candy in your shoes. It's a German and Nordic Holiday amongst Catholics.

[@austinwhite4626]

The tradition of St. Nicholas day is to celebrate the giving aspect of Christmas, but in a pious manner. In a story St. Nicholas gave golden coins to a father who was trying to marry his daughters. Who needed a dowery. Traditionally kids can get money from their parents or chocolate coins. My Grandma gave Black Licorice Coins from the Netherlands.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

It's good to understand a lot of religions, I think. Just a working knowledge. I could learn more, for sure!

[@austinwhite4626]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Precisely. I always find myself liking other religions. I find it truly fascinating. My favorite is Tibetan Buddhism.

[@johngaltman]

My family came West with the Mormon migration, and were part of the Mormon militias. It's a big part of why the war of Northern Aggression back East isn't a big part of our family history.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You all had your own challenges, it appears!

[@ralphperez4862]

Love this episode. I really enjoyed the profile of so many different faiths and beliefs. The beauty is that they all believe in God. That is a huge blessing to all of us. Thanks Santee. By the way, you stunt double is a whole lot cuter than you. Ha.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Well said! Even with a fake mustaches she's cuter. Darnit!

[@historybyholliday1166]

Good topic this week 👍

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@felixk3814]

You guys are so amazing!!!! 😍 😍 😍

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated!

[@chrissewell1608]

Dear Santee, Perhaps you should pair up with "Townsends" channel for some early American historical facts, food, and trivia!?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I tried. They never responded. I guess I'm not a big enough channel for their radar.

[@chrissewell1608]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Well! How rude! I must say!

[@SlickSixguns]

Hopefully those bruises will not be visible next episode

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Awww, a little makeup.

[@chelseadanico877]

Very interesting and informative video, I really liked and enjoyed it, I learned a lot about religion in the old west. I’ll definitely include some form of religion in my old West inspired novella story series I’m writing, it will be nature, solar and lunar worship within my books world called Terragartha.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@chelseadanico877]

@@ArizonaGhostriders thanks and your welcome 🌟👍🏼😎

[@joecuppko40uh29]

LOL! Great one Santee & if you're going to short Heather you better get religion, hahaha! Well at least she didn't adjust your hat with a 2x4.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I never learn.

[@dcb_75]

Another great video although I was a little disappointed - you started talking about faith but couldn't for in a clip from George Michael's "Faith" video anywhere 😆

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Instant copyright strike. That's why.

[@justinweaver8787]

God bless have a good weekend

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks for the visit

[@garrettfromsmokeinthewoods]

Just in time were headed north to fort laramie

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Awesome. Drive safe. Watch out for bears.

[@garrettfromsmokeinthewoods]

@@ArizonaGhostriders lol we will be on the lookout for Eskimo flakes and snow bears....

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@garrettfromsmokeinthewoods Eskimo flakes? Is that a cereal they eat up there? Made with real eskimo? I'm interested!

[@garrettfromsmokeinthewoods]

@@ArizonaGhostriders lol that's just what Zachariah coop says when he gets drunk in the movie across the great divide

[@garethalford682]

Dutch Van Der Line : Have Some Goddamn Faith Arthur!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

lol

[@alabamasmokeywilson6818]

Great video. My favorite is Brother Abraham in Shoot out at Medicine Bend. I don't know his name. Randolph Scott and James Garner were in it. I want to get an outfit like his. When someone asks me why I'm wearing a gun I can quote Clint Eastwood in Pale Rider. There's a lot of sinners in these parts 😳

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes!

[@doughesson]

The traveling Preacher in "Paint Your Wagon" sure faced an uphill battle warning the men in No Name City of God's coming wrath.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You know, that is a great movie, and it's based on a stage show which I've never seen. Would love to, one day.

[@InternetGoldMiner]

That was a good one!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@robaldridge6505]

Did you know the Russian Orthodox Church was brought to Alaska in 1794, and by 1812 they had established Churches all the way to San Francisco..

[@kanesmith8271]

Do they believe in Jesus?

[@robaldridge6505]

@@kanesmith8271 yes, Orthodoxy is the original Church started by St. Peter and St. Paul, in 1054 the church in Rome broke away and changed a lot of things and became the Roman catholic church..so YES we believe in Jesus Christ the son of God

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

One of the many religions, yep

[@cleondubois1270]

Good Stuff as usual !....Have a question that's probably more pertinent for another episode. Am wondering what kind of vaccinations they gave the Native Americans? Ouch !

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Same ones they gave us. Smallpox for sure.