Catholics Are NOT Christians?!

[@danielacristicchi9618]

As an Italian (Catholic) I was shocked when I discovered that most Protestants (Americans) do not consider Catholics to be Christians. in Italy if someone says they are Christian they mean Catholic. the two terms are used synonymously.

[@joshuasingco2542]

Same here as a Filipino (Catholic)too, kinda shocking to hear that they just separate Catholics as Christians and make it say as if we're in a different sect, although we're like the OG Christians lol. Small world we live in.

[@LauraBeeDannon]

Christian was synonymous with Catholic up until the colonization of America. It was illegal to be Catholic here for a while.

[@Mario-b8o]

Samedi in France

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Yes! Growing up French Catholic in New England, we were traditional Catholics and the majority Protestants were basically secular.

[@cjr4497]

This is a recent thing here. The evangelicals started it.

[@agiraffe5]

My wife and I are being received into the Catholic Church next Sunday!

[@ComiCross]

Nice! 😎

[@YeshuaIsLord7777]

Yeshua bless you. Congratulations Brother and Sister

[@irritated888]

Welcome brother!

[@captaincrunchguy2758]

Congratulations brother

[@o.o.2255]

Welcome Praise God, brother!!!

[@kmatz09]

I’m Orthodox and I even cringe when Prots say that Catholics aren’t Christians

[@HellenicPapist]

Thank you, brother. It’s hard to show charity to Protestant vileness.

[@zacharyahearn4069]

It’s even more annoying because they act like you don’t even exist.

[@TheFightingSheep]

No church or sect is Christian. True saints are a minority in any denomination.

[@bibledynasty5050]

I hear Ortodox all day long on tiktok live streams saying to the protestants they are not christians. The irony.

[@kapps7658]

​@TheFightingSheep a denomination is a group of same belief that formally interact with one another, what you're saying just isn't correct

[@nightowl425]

I recently reverted to Catholicism and I've never felt more at home. Protestantism feels so watered down and somewhat worldly.

[@BlueRivers-xg2rt]

its not about feeling at home. Its about being born again and walking in the spirit and the Holy Spirit tells you. I just watched a man Catholic said he was praying one day and had an encounter with God through his prayer, basically his son was trying to tell him that his father was in error. BUT one day he was praying due to his son replies he inquired and the father said that in prayer God said that his way of praying was not how Jesus said for his followers to pray. Fasting will open this avenue up.

[@HellenicPapist]

@@BlueRivers-xg2rt You take that to heart as he was speaking truth? Have mercy on your soul. ““Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭15‬ ‭

[@BlueRivers-xg2rt]

@@HellenicPapist No You take it to prayer. Believe not every spirit the bibles says. to test it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6KtfqSVeNyCiZYsi=kJ7Q3ecDEkOpuNKd But its interesting. this is why there is testamony. BUT you still need to test it. Pray and inquire of the Holy Spirit.

[@PabloVelasco-hr3ko]

Welcome Home, lot of liberal groups are attacking the Church and trying to make it Protestant like where it is just veneration and not worship

[@BlueRivers-xg2rt]

No, your supposed to take it to prayer. Believe not every spirit the bibles says to test it. The video is called- What Jesus Told This Catholic Man Shocked Him! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6KtfqSVeNyCiZYsi=kJ7Q3ecDEkOpuNKd But its interesting. this is why there is testimony. BUT you use discernment. This is why fasting and prayer and denying your flesh is important. Pray and inquire of the Holy Spirit.

[@angieruthw]

As a homeschooling mom, I didn't foresee my entire Christmas break being used up by devouring Catholic apologetics. I'm a Protestant. Please pray for me as I seek truth

[@Alison-abq]

I'm praying for you, Angie :)

[@Tomi12123]

We have a lot in common. Although I was always a part of Roman Catholic Church, I spent this time the same way, always learning, converting as a lifelong process. I will pray for you.. we are all together in this, learning how to grow closer to God and be true menbers of His Church. God bless you!

[@Lupe-s5j]

You’re looking truthful?Jesus is the Way,the Truth and the Life🥰.No man comes to the Father except through Jesus🥰.It’s through Jesus a born again believer has an intimate relationship with God the Father,God the Son and God the Holy Spirit🥰🥰😍😍🥰..! Read the Book of John like a little child ☺️.I pray you’ll have an amazing spiritual encounter with Jesus Christ 🥰🥰🥰🥰…!

[@sugarcrystal9159]

The sheer disrespect of Mary (the woman who LITERALLY gave birth to Jesus Christ, raised, took care of Him and loves Him) is ABSOLUTELY wild!!!

[@stellar6072]

some of us just don't worship her. We worship our King. That fact. that you do should make yourself think twice.

[@stellar6072]

some of are equally as curious as to your fascination with Mary. Stop taking the focus off of Christ!

[@Oreilly_1980]

“Henceforth, all ages shall call me blessed.” Luke 1:48 #theotokos

[@sugarcrystal9159]

@@stellar6072 Who said we don't focus on Christ? Who said we Catholics worship Mary?

[@irritated888]

Protestants who go to church weekly and listen to some polemic pastor they listen to unquestioning saying they are "a great man of God" while patting themselves on the back that they have the only infallible interpretation of Sacred Scripture.

[@jarrettmiller8754]

If she has an issue with Roman Catholics abstaining from meat during Lent, she would lose her mind if she saw our Orthodox fasting calendar. 😆

[@tony1685]

she should have an issue with catholicism abstaining from God's Commandments, showing they don't know God nor love Jesus Christ.

[@maksim3417]

@@tony1685 What commandments?

[@irishandscottish1829]

@@tony1685oh and what commandments do Catholics not follow? Do be explicit in your accusations

[@irritated888]

The issue she should have is not obeying Christ's command to eat his flesh and drink his blood.

[@catholicismwow5406]

​@tony1685 it's a good thing Catholics don't do that then

[@bazzy8376]

They made her say the rosary at mass? Like most "ex-Catholics" she's never been in a Catholic church.

[@1Hope4All]

More than likely, it was either before Mass or after Mass. But it's prayed right there in church.

[@LauraBeeDannon]

​@@1Hope4Allkinnd of rare in my experience though, we had to start a special prayer group where the last priest made sure someone would lead the rosary a half hour before mass.

[@bazzy8376]

@@1Hope4All you might see a group voluntarily pray the rosary together before or after a DAI:LY mass. I've never seen or heard anyone pray the rosary at Sunday mass. It just one of those talking points that someone told her Catholics do. If she went to a Baptist bible study 30 minutes early and read a few pages of "Lord of the Rings," during that wait, should she make a video sayng that Baptist bible studies always include reading Lord of the Rings? Wouldn't you conclude that she's never been to a Baptist bible study?

[@chase6579]

​@@bazzy8376my parish does it before every Sunday mass.

[@bazzy8376]

I have no doubt that that happens at some parishes. To pray together wherever and whenever is a beautiful thing. My point is that it has NO place during the mass, as this girl in the video would have us believe happens. The mass is the greatest prayer. There is no reason to interrupt it with some other devotion. Like I said, it sounds like she's parroting what someone else told her about Catholics - someone else who knows nothing about Catholicism. I hear that alot from people who claim to be "ex-Catholic."

[@rsissel1]

Protestants hate repetition in prayer. In their singing, however....

[@vinciblegaming6817]

Oh no Catholics definitely win on not having repetition in music 😂😂 it’s been one of the more difficult things to adjust to in my conversion.

[@timboslice980]

For real…. In my old church they would sing amazing grace twice per service

[@lonniestoute8762]

Now that's funny 🤣

[@paramedic135]

This is so painfully true

[@lenaacosta8092]

1000% over and over and over, they do it to hype up the church to get them into the Holy Spirit 😵‍💫… because they need to feel it 🤦🏻‍♀️ … the One True Church we enter in, the moment we step foot into Holy Mother Church, The Father, Jesus the Son and The Holy Spirit are immediately present , no concerts, no hype , simply Him , our Lord’s true presence, absolutely beautiful, breathtaking and no place like H⛪️ME💘❤️‍🔥🫓🍷♥️🕊️

[@TaylorGruenke]

I'm Lutheran, and I think that saying "Catholics aren't Christians" is one the most ridiculous things I've ever heard.

[@Onlyafool172]

Its because you are basically identical to us, except no Pope, but i aprecciate your sentiment 🤝

[@Spiritof76Catholic]

They are protestants. Catholic Cristians are the original Bible Christians 33AD

[@tonymarks4694]

Unfortuately I know a lot of lutherans that don't know what the gosel is - anyway saying something is riciulous with no proof that it is is meaningless. Give one good reason why its ridiculous for someone to not consider polytheism Christian? why polytheism? Because it can be demonstrably proven that catholicism treats mary like a mini God. Many lesser Gods in pagan religions were worshipped with lesser powers than Catholics are taught about Mary.

[@AngelaPickles1929]

⁠@@tonymarks4694 - No. Just stop it already. Catholics Do Not treat Mary as a mini God. Catholics venerate Mary as they would their own mother.

[@tonymarks4694]

@@AngelaPickles1929 Total nonsense. Lying doesn't change the truth. From YOUR OWN CATHOLIC SANCTIONED PRAYERS "I greet thee, Mary, Lady and Mistress, to whom all power has been given in Heaven and on earth. All power in heaven and earth but not a mini GOd? Stop the lying. Thats idol worship. "I greet thee, Mary, Queen of my heart, my sweetness, my life and all my hope." God is my life. God is my Hope - not Mary. Pure Idol worship - AGAIN FROM YOUR OWN SANCTIONED CATHOLIC PRAYS and salutations IT goes on and on in catholic idol laden literature. In the Memorare you do NOT jut ask Mary to Ask Jesus or God for help ( like your teachers lie that you only do). You Look directly to HER for help. "never was it heard that anyone who turned TO YOUR FOR HELP was left unaided." "I run to YOUR protection" You make her the cleanser that only Christ can be "Come then Virgin Most Pure, and embrace us with Your motherly mantle. Make our hearts whiter than snow and as pure as a spring of fresh water." SO she ACCORDING TO YOUR OWN BLASPHEMOU S PRAYER She has all power in heaven and earth. SHE Is the beleivers life and hope. SHe listens to millions of prayers at the same time all over the world where She Gives HELP Of her own powers and it is HER That washes you clean....and drum roll. Your people make images to her and put them in their churches and houses and even bow before them like pagans in the middle east ( including the Babylonian Queen of Heaven God) did with idols ..Thats a Mini God or you all need to apologize to pagan gods all over history that had less power.. Deny all you want. These are all things not in the evil protestants claims BUT IN YOUR OWN LITERATURE.

[@calledtorome]

I almost tear up when I hear people disrespect Our Blessed Virgin like that. She is just another woman??? This is the Mother of God, after the Father she knows Jesus best. How can you say she is just another woman. As Christians we only hear about a glimpse of Jesus’ life when he started his ministry. But Mary, she breastfed him and clothed him and cared for him, she was there by his side his entire life. Now if the apostles who only followed Christ for a few years are saints what more His mother, who was there until he breathed his last breath? Do people not realise just how blessed the Virgin Mary is? God raised her above angels, and so much grace flows from running to her. They are the ones missing out. Holy Mother of God, pray for us!

[@John_Six]

Every time people speak of her like this she must be saddened because she loves the ones who hate her and belittle her. Luke 2: 35 "As a result, the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your very soul."

[@MickeyMo600]

I used to be this way, until this past Friday. I watched a Pint of Aquinas and Capturing Christianity debate on the Eucharist and praying to the Saints. I became a Catholic that night at my work. I cried a little about it all. God willing, I will be able to start the full process soon.

[@Ruudes1483]

@@MickeyMo600Amen! Contact your local Catholic parish and ask about RCIA/OCIA. They’ll get you started on the road to full communion with Christ’s Church! Pax Christi 🙏✝️🇻🇦

[@danielacanelondpc]

I completely agree with you. They are the ones missing out, they don't know how her motherly love can even save us from the fires of hell. The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother or God, after Our Lord Jesus Christ who is True God and True Man, she's the most perfect creature ever created. If we love His Mother more, He will love us back even more too ❤❤❤

[@merciansupremacy5113]

It's one thing to believe that she is just an ordinary woman, but many protestants inexplicably feel that they need to go further by downright disrespecting and abusing her. Do they think that Jesus would approve of the abuse directed at his mother?

[@shanahendricks9831]

I stop listening to people who start by saying "I grew up Catholic, I went to Catholic school"

[@annb9029]

Bingo

[@JALV1998]

💯

[@Aedelion]

often times they become Born-Against (the Church)

[@sebastianayala1391]

Last time someone I know starred off by saying that I couldn't stop myself from laughing. If only they cared enough to learn on their own.

[@5starbaron172]

I grew up catholic and still go to catholic school and I will always be a defender and a proud catholic

[@Every-knee-will-bow-j2f]

As a protestant im sick of people saying catholics aren't christians its just stupid. we have so much to thank the catholic church for

[@louangesaves3481]

Thank you. ❤

[@outofoblivionproductions4015]

As a Protestant... thank the Catholic Church. Indeed, for the Bible she loves, for a start.

[@1Hope4All]

God bless you, David. 🙏🏽❤️ By the way, love your channel name! 👍🏼😇🙏🏽❤️‍🔥

[@Emmanuel_EEE]

Well duh, Protestantism came from Catholicism.

[@johanneabelsen1644]

Thank you so much! Yes, it is usually Evangelical Christian folks, that say that.

[@Catechuman23]

Shame on her father for not catechizing her properly.

[@lonniestoute8762]

He may not have been catechized properly himself ?? Just another cradle Catholic not bothering to understand why we do what we do . Pray for Him too.

[@josephantony603]

Shame on her father for marrying a prot and confusing this girl instead of marrying a Catholic and prioritizing the faith.

[@michellebernal5668]

@@Catechuman23 I had a conversation with her and she told me and other people her father abused her so you can see where she probably gets more fuel for her Catholic hate

[@michellebernal5668]

@@Catechuman23 I talked to her and she told me and other people that her father abus*d her so that probably where she get most of her fuel from her Catholic hate

[@joelpenley9791]

@@josephantony603 well since Vat II, Catholics marrying Protestants has become more acceptable. Sadly these are the fruits.

[@clattereffect]

I every time hear one of these lost Protestants claim that Catholics are not Christians, it just reaffirms that the Catholic church is the true church of Christ. These people are so insecure of their faith, that they need to prove to themselves and others that they made the right choice in their Protestantism.

[@Oreilly_1980]

They are just living out there faith *protesting* the Church Christ founded

[@Justyouraverageguy172]

Exactly and it’s also pride leading them to do this as well

[@papagin]

Instead of trying to convince people of how their denomination is the true faith, all they can do is try to convince people not to go or stay in the one true faith. Speaks volumes when the Church is confident in its truth.

[@Mybackupphone-q6n]

Newsflash: "The True Church" DOESN'T F**k..RAPE AND SEXUALLY ASSAULT Literally 330,000 Children (and counting) then turn around and unsuccessfully try to cover it up! 😮 How Brainwashed and Indoctrinated can you be? 😮😮😮

[@stellar6072]

@@clattereffect that’s funny…Christians have assurance in our salvation and you don’t. ZERO insecurity here. The RCC keeps you in bondage and fear.

[@ChristRisenLord]

Pray for her guys! May her eyes be opened to the truth. I was the same way for some time but thankfully God saved me from my ignorance.

[@louisdeniau8571]

why is it okay for people to insult other religions but not your own

[@Belladicta]

Years ago, Protestants weren't considered Christians

[@kevinowski32]

still arent real ones

[@Belladicta]

​@@kevinowski32Amen. Muslims so they believe in Christ. They aren't Christian. I don't know with their crazy beliefs they are considered Christian. ESPECIALLY, WHEN THEY CAN'T SAY THE CREED. that's what the Church determined you had to believe to be a Christian

[@jaredtheelite1466]

@@kevinowski32 But both CCC 818 and Lumen Gentium 14-16 say that Protestants have the right to be called Christians through common faith in Christ and baptism.

[@BayareaGospel]

​@@jaredtheelite1466"Furthermore, in this one Church of Christ no man can be or remain who does not accept, recognize and obey the authority and supremacy of Peter and his legitimate successors." - Pope Pius 11, Mortalium Animos (#11), Jan. 6, 1928 It [the Holy Roman Church] condemns, rejects and anathematizes all who think opposed and contrary things, and declares them to be aliens from the Body of Christ, which is the Church." - Pope Eugene IV, Council of Florence, "Cantate Domino," 1441 "For no one can be in the Church of Christ without being in unity with its visible head and founded on the See of Peter." Pope Pius VI, Caritas (# 32), April 13, 1791

[@thesipesisrandom4534]

Not true... "Heretic" literally means you are a heretical "Christian!" I.e. a Muslim or Hindu or Pagan is not a heretic but just something different. So even in condemning heretics we are usually condemning other (led astray or worse - leading others astray).

[@sebastijank98]

It's so funny to me because, as someone from a virtually exclusively Catholic country, people use Christian and Catholic as synonyms and if someone older or less educated (maybe not even the best term), like my grandparents or even parents, were to meet a Protestant or see their services, they would not consider them Christian. I have actually only heard Americans say things like this girl.

[@Luisyz_]

My home country in Latin America unfortunately does have this nowadays that young people are becoming Protestant and thinking that that’s Christians and Catholics are another thing

[@daradevlin4093]

@@Luisyz_Saddens me to hear that. I had always thought that the Latin American nations were great strongholds for the Catholic faith. I will keep in my prayers for them to come back to the fullness of the truth🙏

[@MeanBeanComedy]

​@@daradevlin4093 Latin America isn't a stronghold for much but liberation theology and corruption. The Spanish just can't make a solid colony. And neither can the Portuguese, apparently.

[@YiriUbic3793]

@@MeanBeanComedyFirst the Spanish didn’t had colonies they even call the people in charge sub kings, it was the mutts in those countries mostly Sephardi Jews that betrayed the Spanish and kicked them out then those countries became tribals, poor and uncivilized like they are today

[@LauraBeeDannon]

It's a very American thing to seperate. Early America had a time it was illegal to be Catholic. The KKK fought against the Catholic church.

[@fuerzaamericanbulldogs3096]

I hear people say Catholics arent Christian and I asked them what Christians were up to 600 years ago

[@irishandscottish1829]

That’s usually when I get an answer saying they strayed from the faith basically saying they believe in ‘the great apostasy’ like Mormons but funnily enough when asked for a date this apostasy happened that required the Protestant reformation to ‘bring back the faith’ they can never tell. It also means they think Jesus lied when He said the gates of hell will not prevail - because if everyone lost the ‘true’ faith until the ‘reformation’ then the gates of hell prevailed

[@MeanBeanComedy]

​@@irishandscottish1829 Mormonism may not be Christianity, but it is 100% Protestant. They use the idea of Great Apostasy and even the "burning in the bosom" as "evidence" for their beliefs.

[@julieelizabeth4856]

@@MeanBeanComedy And non-Christian faiths get that same "feeling" when they read their books.

[@grandsonofman]

I would argue 600 years ago Christians were being killed for exposing the roman heretical interpretations of GODS words. Catholics were killing in mass 600 years ago and as much as I know you all would like to get back to the burnings and such are just going to have to wait till that restraint is let go. HE told us the gates of hell would not prevail. If Catholics are the true church wouldn't this mean the gates of hell have prevailed? Now considering all the doctrine the catholic church has tried to stamp out... it was as sure as GODS word rome couldn't stop the masses of HIS people from being able to read HIS word. And claiming the people of past before the formation of the catholic church (through false documents) were catholic is just like the Muslims claiming JESUS is Muslim.

[@tbojai]

truth

[@carniketoweightloss5159]

Protestants, repeat after me. The existence of a false queen of heaven does not negate the existence of a true queen of heaven any more than the existence of a false god negate the existence of the true God.

[@FullMetalThomist]

By their logic, would Nebuchadnezzar being referred to as the king of kings (Daniel 2:37) negate Christ as the king of kings?

[@axxel9626]

Tell me pls, illuminate me with where does it say in the Bible that Mary is the queen of Heaven

[@carniketoweightloss5159]

@@axxel9626 tell me where in the Bible it says that everything must be found in the Bible.

[@axxel9626]

@@carniketoweightloss5159 knew it, that's the classic response. Can't answer my question still

[@carniketoweightloss5159]

@@axxel9626 The difference is that I can tell you that Revelation 12 shows Mary as the queen of heaven. And you can't show a single verse showing Sola Scriptura.

[@akeilareid3195]

Many of these arguments she’s using was the same ones I used when I had all my objections against Catholicism as a Protestant. I had to learn. Now I’m planning to join RCIA this fall. Please, let’s pray for her and other fallen Catholics to come back home, and pray for Protestants as well. Also plz pray for me 🙏🏾💕

[@MikaCole-2008]

Congrats!!!!!

[@bigbangcesar]

Girls/people like this are the main reason why I’m on the fence about joining the Catholic Church. I absolutely cringe/confront people (at my church) when they bash Mary/Catholicism. Keep up the good work homie Alex.

[@stickmastergib3665]

I found myself having that same tension for the same reason. I’d encourage you to pray and ask God to show you what his true church is, and continue leaning into what Catholics ACTUALLY believe from brothers like Alex. I did this and I’m starting RCIA in September. God Bless ✝️🙏🏽

[@zacharyahearn4069]

It’s weird because the early Protestants didn’t have the problem with Mary the newer ones have.

[@Justyouraverageguy172]

Why are you letting people like that ignorant girl keeping you from joining Catholicism? Protestants love to go out of their way and pick fights with Catholics and slander them in their echo chambers not seeking the truth and instead seek to feed their own pride and ego and call us heretics, idolaters as 1 Peter 3:15-16 tells us how to behave when this happens. Do you see a multitude of Catholics banding together against Protestants everyday? No we respond to what we see and hear as we are supposed to but you see the reverse with Protestants all the time against Catholics on social media and online and that should worry you right there making you think if Jesus ever commanded his disciples to sow anger, hatred, pride, and division, which last time I checked Jesus condemned such behaviors. “15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.”

[@Justyouraverageguy172]

@@zacharyahearn4069exactly all of Protestantism can be traced back to Luther’s schism from the Catholic Church 500 years ago now and you have to go by what Luther held for true Protestantism which means Protestants have to accept Mary to be true Protestants which most do not nowadays and therefore are false teachers

[@philipwatters629]

Mary was just another sinful woman saved by the gracious mercy of God. What Rome does in their dogmas by essentially deifying her is more disrespectful than anything else.

[@lesiasandifer]

I was a protestant not too long ago and when i went through RCIA i asked the question about Matthew 23-9. God opened my eyes and now i’m a convert to the true church. I’m home. I’m complete 💖 when i was at a protestant church, i felt incomplete, far from God, and felt left astray. God is so good!!!

[@LilabeanAnn]

Matthew 23:9 has got to be the most memorized verse by us Catholics solely from having to hear it thrown at us constantly.

[@DaVinci3333]

St. IGNATIUS of Antioch was the one who coined the term Catholic (which means Universal) Church to describe the unity the Christians have. To this day, every Mass reads the exact same chosen Scriptures for that day during Mass that every Catholic Church in the world also reads...Universally!!!

[@BlueRivers-xg2rt]

HOLY SPIRIT!?!! what does he tells you?

[@Triniforchrist]

Christianity as well

[@whiterose41380]

@@BlueRivers-xg2rttells me to be part of the one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic church. Its unhealthy to divide the body of Christ because “the holy spirit told me you’re wrong”. God also gave us an intellect to scrutinize the evidence for which church to be part of and how to get closer to God.

[@BlueRivers-xg2rt]

@@whiterose41380 But nobody is saying that and no your own intellect is not up to par on the spiritual things of GOD. The Bible says lean not to your own understanding but in ALL your ways acknowledge him. Make your requests known to God. These things God wants us to go to him and that's ok. That's not to say the Holy Spirit told me you are wrong. If you are not hearing the HOLY SPIRIT IN your walk.. then its time to actually sit down and and ask him. Not Well I feel this is it. No the Bible says go to the FATHER and ask. I said what does the HOLY SPIRIT SAY to you. Not the holy spirit says your this... That's not the intention. Most ppl just be Christians...but many don't tap into the spiritual and actually fast and pray and ask. God is not just a concept. He does talk to ppl today you know.

[@whiterose41380]

@@BlueRivers-xg2rt the Holy Spirit tells me to be Catholic. And you’re right, I didn’t lean on my own understanding which is why I studied what the early Christians believed and I found out they were all Catholic and defended the Catholic church. Thats why I’m Catholic.

[@luisaguilera3439]

Left Protestantism 3 months ago after a whole year and now inquiring at an Eastern Orthodox Church. Can’t believe I used to sound like that, uneducated and naive and prideful. But thanks be to God ☦️ God bless my Roman Catholic brothers and sisters ✝️🤝☦️

[@mario352]

This is my biggest pet peeve. I can’t stand it when people say Catholics aren’t Christians. When ever people claim this I push back. But they always say I choose to follow Jesus not a church or religion. And I also try to follow Jesus, so I’m gonna also follow the church Jesus founded.

[@jackieo8693]

Exactly

[@Newcleus_Lab]

Amen!

[@lonniestoute8762]

She is obviously very passionate about the Bible and if she studies it long enough she will become Catholic. I was given the same rhetoric when I was 19 and was ignorant of the Bible and Church History. I believed it because the ones teaching me sounded like they knew what they were talking about. Sound apologetics is what did it for me.. Father Mario Romero wrote " Unabridged Christianity " and that started my reversion back to the Catholic Church . We shall pray for this young lady.

[@Britney_Balderas]

The saddest part is the comments on the original video are like "yesss queen holy spirit led reveal the truth!" So many people are so easily misled by misinformation and straight up lies, me included at one point. I am so grateful i was able to overcome my anti-catholic bias so many prots have and actually research my questions and oppositions. Once I did i saw there was no other way to walk with Christ than in the Catholic faith!

[@franciscomelgoza2799]

They always think the holy Spirit is leading them multiple times a month/year but we cannot pray to saints because they are "dead". So Jesus sends the Holy Spirit to them, but can't communicate a prayer to his mother. Their views make no sense when you actually think about it.

[@josephantony603]

This was a cake walk for Alex to debunk, like holy I expected better arguments from the girl.

[@ddavidd7341]

Who is she?

[@1Hope4All]

​@@franciscomelgoza2799I don't even have to think about anything. They never make sense.

[@1Hope4All]

Brittany, where is the original video?

[@YeshuaIsLord7777]

My brother voice of reason. All glory to Jesus Christ - you did amazing in your debate. Thank you for representing us so bravely and humbly. I pray James White and all Protestant brothers and sisters find the full truth and come home to the universal church

[@angelahagemeyer698]

I feel sorry for her. She clearly grew up in a divided house and this is the result. I grew up Protestant and have heard all of her arguments and then some. Thankful God gave me a wonderful Catholic husband and I came home to the Catholic Church many years ago. I pray this young woman has a conversion.

[@BramptonAnglican]

Pretty sure Catholics are Christian. As Christian means follower of Christ.

[@mrman5066]

@J52p408a well it technically means universal, but yeah I agree Catholic is an adjective not a noun.

[@hirehammer925]

@@BramptonAnglican What determines who is a Christian? John 3:3 Except a man be born again he cannot enter into the kingdom of heaven. How does this happen? Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted after that ye heard the word of truth the gospel of your salvation, in whom also after that ye believed , ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise. 1 Corinthians 12.13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body……(the church). Romans 8:9 But ye are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. Hearing the word of truth Believing (faith) Receiving the Holy Spirit/ born again/ baptized into Christ Hope that was helpful

[@CO7isMe]

Catholics aren't Christian. Different beliefs. Your poisoned love for a church that teaches disgusting doctrines is what is blinding you Catholics and the creator of this video

[@Kooch2004]

Are Mormons or JW also Christian?

[@michellebernal5668]

I’ve been wanting you to make a rebuttal of her video for soooo long. Glad you finally did! I had a full on debate with her in my DMs on TikTok months ago, it was embarrassing how misguided she is. The way she argued with me was completely emotional and just kept ignoring all my points. Her arguments were so bad and lacked any substance. Clear that she was just regurgitating stuff some anti-Catholic pastor told her

[@michaelarchangel130]

That's ironic considering you can see how emotional she was becoming just making her own video.

[@michellebernal5668]

@@michaelarchangel130 yes I wish there was a way to share our DM conversation, she was very condescending and just kept laughing at my points but never rebutted with any evidence. It was all her feelings and flawed surface level interpretation of the Bible. Her logical fallacies were embarrassing and any time I pointed out her contradictions, I was just called names. These are the people that have no business making videos as if they’re all of a sudden biblical scholars 😂

[@ddavidd7341]

Whats her name? ​@michellebernal5668

[@malachi487]

you can argue with these types all day long- like Stuckey- and they completely disregard any bible verse you quote in opposition to their theology. I lose patience.

[@huntergriffin2448]

I’m a Protestant,”Pentecostal” but I am still glad to see and watch people defending the faith and am surprised when anyone claims that we are all not believers in Christ.

[@BayareaGospel]

"Furthermore, in this one Church of Christ no man can be or remain who does not accept, recognize and obey the authority and supremacy of Peter and his legitimate successors." - Pope Pius 11, Mortalium Animos (#11), Jan. 6, 1928 It [the Holy Roman Church] condemns, rejects and anathematizes all who think opposed and contrary things, and declares them to be aliens from the Body of Christ, which is the Church." - Pope Eugene IV, Council of Florence, "Cantate Domino," 1441 "For no one can be in the Church of Christ without being in unity with its visible head and founded on the See of Peter." Pope Pius VI, Caritas (# 32), April 13, 1791

[@Cpellz]

I used to be pentecostal. I considered myself "on fire" for God. I was taught that if you do not have the Holy Ghost in you, you are not saved, i.e. "christian".. and this Holy Ghost is evident only only via speaking in tongues.. not the "tongues" of the NT where it was men preaching the gospel in languages understood by those around them for the advancement of the kingdom, but more like a heavenly language between only you and God. I became protestant.. I'm now Catholic

[@lynb.3040]

@@BayareaGospel How do you reconcile this with the fact that the Catholic Church recognizes as valid the baptisms in other congregations as long as they are done with the correct formula, thus considered Christian? How can one be considered a christian and yet not a member of the Church?

[@BayareaGospel]

​@lynb.3040 No, they aren't Christian if they arent apart of the church of christ. A hertics can have a valid baptism but will not receive the grace of their sins being forgiven or the holy spirit Pope Eugene IV, The Council of Florence, "Exultate Deo," Nov. 22, 1439, "Holy baptism, which is the gateway to the spiritual life, holds the first place among all the sacraments: through it we are made members of Christ and of the body of the Church. And since death entered the universe through the first man, unless we are born again of water and the Spirit, we cannot, [non possumus)' as the Truth says, 'enter into the kingdom of heaven' [John 3:5]. The matter of this sacrament is real and natural water." Pope Eugene IV, cantate Domino, 1441 ... that nobody can be saved, no matter how much he has given away in alms and even if he has shed blood in the name of Christ, unless he has persevered in the bosom and unity of the Catholic Church."

[@legenieduturfu8848]

Love and respect from a maronite brother, learned many arguments against generic objections to our catholic faith. Keep the good work ! 🇻🇦 Always love when protestants says we are not christians when actually, they are the odd ones out, all their interpretation of scripture never existed before the 15th century except in well known and annihilated heresies 1500 years ago or even earlier.

[@Hunts_with_Bow_Original]

I'm a Protestant on my to becoming Catholic and that girl made me cringe. Even before I considered joining the church she would have made me cringe.

[@michaelandrews4424]

Is this what purgatory feels like?

[@Britney_Balderas]

🤣🤣🤣

[@dailywordbibleproject]

A pretty girl teaching heresy? Lol, yeah...

[@gtobs3181]

@@dailywordbibleproject no no too much makeup

[@EdwardBray-i1w]

😂😂😂

[@adlibrium]

lol I think purgatory would be more like someone teaching you the correct things and pointing out all your mistakes. I know I've made plenty, including previously believing this anti-Catholic nonsense. There is still hope for her.

[@igormarins1227]

Tiktok was a mistake.

[@zacharyahearn4069]

This should be dogmatic

[@veryangryduckpl2122]

​@@zacharyahearn4069This was in the secret gospel book the muslims say existed, but it was deleted by the JW

[@YeshuaIsLord7777]

I wanted to post this (testimony of sorts) here for Catholics who question the role of our holy Mother or Protestants who mock our love of her. Voice of Reason (Alex), if not appropriate please delete. I wont be offended brother Mary visited my family twice two years ago. My child is high needs non verbal autistic and times can be hard for my wife and I; especially my wife who is a wonderful mum. She is a blessing. I always knew that my child is a blessing from God. I'm so thankful for him. During mass in the winter while the priest was delivering the homily, I started to day dream. In front of me was a woman standing in blue with a white veil cuddling a child and she was smiling. As I continued to look, I realised that the child was my own when they were a baby. She didn't say anything but she was smiling and telling me in my head that he would be ok and that she was looking after him. I was overwhelmed with joy, hope and love. I was so grateful but a part of me thought it was just a day dream. That i was silly and it was a fabrication of the mind. The next part told me it wasnt. Months later at about 1am I was awake listening to a podcast. Suddenly, I heard a female voice speaking in my hall way in my apartment next to my sons room. I could hear my child verbalising to her (he is non speaking but they make noise in their own way). This went on for twenty seconds. I wasnt paying too much attention because I was listening to my podcast, and I assumed it was my wife speaking to our child. I pressed pause on my podcast and went out of the room. My childs door was open and he was sat up smiling - I told him to go to sleep and he laid down as instructed. I then checked on my wife expecting to see her awake too and she was fast asleep. I returned to my son seconds later and he was now asleep. I was initially terrified. I checked our apartment door. Closed and locked from the inside. Suddenly I was filled witu warmth and a realisation of who it was. I knew that my son was safe and that he was being protected. I knew it was the Queen of Heaven. It was Mary. I went away from my faith in my late teens and lived a life of sin in my twentys. I had seen hell. I know the devil exists and is cloaked in pride, and in the things of this world that look and feel good. I had a dark cloud over me for years. Sin makes us feel good temporarily. Although it was the past, I lived with shame for many years. I was too ashamed to go to church or to speak to God. For the past 7 years i have dedicated my life to my Lord. I try my best but I often fail. I feel so blessed and I thank god that Mary is there for my family. I don't think I deserve it. None of us do. It is by his grace that we will live forever. I pray every night with my child and will continue to do so until I am not here. My child is truly a blessing from god. In the pregnancy we were told that they may not be viable in the first scan. This was the biggest pain that I have ever felt. I promised God that I would change my life for good to save my child. My child was born healthy and every day I attribute that to God. A year before this all happened I watched a video with the nun Mother Angelica and the priest Father Steven Scheier. He died and was given another chance after our Holy Mother Mary intervened. I watch this video every few months to remind myself of my own obligation to God and the blessings i have. This is why I post this here. If you are reading this, believe me god exists. Jesus died and lived for our sins and there is a battle for your soul taking place every day, every hour, every minute and every second. God is tireless fighting for you and Mary intercedes on our behalf every minute of every day. Never be confused. Mary is not God to Catholics. Mary is full of Grace, she is the God barer. You want her in your corner. Thank you Lord for brothers like Voice of Reason. He will ensure souls finish the race. His videos help me big time. Thanks to those who read this

[@marcihf217]

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I believe you. I have never seen Our Blessed Mother but I have felt her presence and I know she has prayed and interceded on my behalf. She is the one to let me understand my son was a gift from God and not abort him. She let me understand that everything was going to be okay. I saw a statue of her holding baby Jesus and immediately realized she was a young girl. In those days if people thought a girl had sexual relations outside of marriage (before or during marriage) they would be stoned to death. That thought gave me courage. I knew that God would provide and everything would be okay. Our Blessed Mother Mary brought me back to Her beloved Divine Son Jesus Christ and His Church. I will always be grateful to her. I get really upset when people mock and disrespect her. Disrespecting her is like disrespecting Jesus.

[@YeshuaIsLord7777]

@marcihf217 Thank God she told you all would be ok. Thank God that he made you so courageous. It makes me so sad when I see stoning as a punishment for a young woman who needs love and suppprt 😢 Thank you for your comment - God bless you, sister

[@marcihf217]

@@YeshuaIsLord7777 You are welcome. Thank you for sharing your testimony. God bless.

[@ModernLady]

She HAD to do the rosary? No she didn’t.

[@LauraBeeDannon]

Maybe it was being said before mass?

[@ModernLady]

@@LauraBeeDannon Yes. Many do have a session with Rosary prayer 30 minutes before mass. But there is no obligation to pray the rosary.

[@CO7isMe]

​@@ModernLadyLogically speaking, there is nothing obligated to do. You have a choice

[@ModernLady]

Yeah. Exactly. She should pray the rosary, but no one is beating you up if you don’t.

[@jdt9846]

Alex’s response to her video is basic routine maintenance 😂too easy!

[@John_Six]

This is infant apologetics, but this is where most of the protestants are stuck and where most of the catholics begin. I'd say the majority of protestants and catholics go at each other on this level.

[@1Hope4All]

Then maybe you should get on some of these videos to start correcting people.

[@LauraBeeDannon]

It is prot 101 stuff, does need to be corrected regularly.

[@jdt9846]

⁠@@1Hope4Allbruh😂I “correct” Protestants all the time and I don’t need to start my own channel to beat a dead horse! all I was saying is that her arguments are like a broken record and for Alex, debunking her was too easy for him🙄

[@1Hope4All]

@@jdt9846 I'm not a "bruh"

[@AndreLeBlonde1]

Just came to check if Alex uploaded anything new. Nothing new, scrolled to see if there's anything I didn't watch, not much. Was about to leave the channel for today, and bam this video comes. Thank you Alex for pampering me.❤

[@sempaikxng]

I believe when people do repetitions without connection or reason as a kid it creates people like this girl, I'm a new orthodox and have great respect for the catholic church, for a time I thought the repetitions to be inauthentic robotic prayers, but I failed to realize I could pray freely as well as do repeated prayers, and honestly the guided prayers like the rosary, the Jesus prayer and the prayers of the saints as well as my own personal prayers, I find my spiritual life has improved drastically as opposed to just improvising as I go along.

[@irishandscottish1829]

Repetitive prayer like the Hail Mary is more of a tool - yes we are quoting Scripture and meditating on those words of Scripture (I like to picture what ‘seeing’ archangel Gabriel visiting mama Mary might be like) but it’s also a tool to help meditate on the life of Christ through the mysteries of the rosary. Same with any Chaplet - so the divine mercy Chaplet I meditate on Christ on the cross when the spear pierced His side and blood and water gushed forth (what we say in the Chaplet) It’s sad they think repetitive prayer alone is a bad thing because in that condemnation they are condemning Christ in the garden who prayed the same prayer twice and also condemning God the Father who is pleased with the repetitive prayers of the angels before Him the same prayer day and night ‘Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty….’

[@shepherddog1199]

Come home to the Roman Church! If you enjoy the Orthodox Liturgy, you can still enjoy it as a Catholic. We have 23 different Eastern rites.

[@sempaikxng]

@@shepherddog1199 tbh i kinda don't care for denominational division and think many outside of orthodoxy will go to heaven, I just hate when the catholic church is disrespected, but I will say the denoms that seem closest to the way Jesus left the church is catholic and orthodox.

[@RGTomoenage11]

I LOVE HOW PROTESTANTS GET TO BE CHRISTIANS BUT NO ONE ELSE IS 😂

[@adriandelgado9363]

I just wanted to say that, I had ask our lord to help me learn more about Catholicism and it’s been awhile that I haves asked. And this week this channel popped up and I’m glad and honestly thank the lord that he put this channel on my homepage. Thank you for what you do and keep doing. I’m learning a lot of things and just to say thank you for explaining it so well. God bless you!!!

[@Slapps53]

Getting confirmed and baptized on November 3rd. Went through RCIA and studied on my own for a year and a half. Can’t wait to be part of the one true Church, coming from a Baptist family. Thank you Voice of Reason for your work! 🙏

[@JustaRandomCatholic]

WE ARE CHRISTIANS 🗣🗣🗣💯💯💯

[@ComiCross]

Heeey, I actually remember seeing you in a Laura Horn comment section. Idk if you remember me but I said I thought it was cool that your username was “justarandomcatholic” and you had a Jerry pfp (now Kirbo)

[@ivaldez5715]

we are THE Christians.

[@JustaRandomCatholic]

@@ComiCross oh fr wow its bishop fulton sheen as kirby

[@ComiCross]

@@JustaRandomCatholic oh yeah now I see what his costume is lol, where did you get that? Did you make it or did you get it from somewhere else?

[@JustaRandomCatholic]

@@ComiCross i got from a catholic discord server and i dont make it

[@kordorsalahe8515]

As a former protestant, Holy Eucharist drawing me, now every Sunday i don't miss Holy Mass to received the true blood and true of our lord Jesus Christ

[@kiarajohnson484]

Her Catholic dad failed her so badly

[@MotvnGM]

For everyone saying that we worship Mary, be careful on what you say, how would you think Christ would react if you were to say such things towards Mary, or to not acknowledge the holy mother of our savior, we praise her and adore her, but worship belongs to God. It’s amazing how people jump to a false accusation of Catholics, be careful on what you say please. God bless.

[@sansebastiansj]

Keep telling yourself that when you kiss some woman's statute feet. Because it's not Mary just because you say so.

[@marcihf217]

I remember some guy on Facebook mocking Catholics. He started repeating all this anti-Catholic stuff and saying Catholics weren't Christian. I got upset and said Catholics, Orthodox, Protestants all follow Jesus so how can he say Catholics aren't Christian? Then he tried to pull the Constantine card on me. Nope buddy! I told him there had already been around 27 Catholic popes before Constantine came on the scene. Then he backtracked by saying we are all on a spiritual journey. His ignorance and pride were so big he couldn't admit he was wrong. A humble person would have said they didn't know and would pray and study about it. He just left holding on the lies and misinformation.

[@RealSeanithan]

"The Catholic Church tradition is not to eat meat on Fridays in Lent." That alone shows how little she knows: the tradition is ALL Fridays, but current discipline requires it to be done during Lent, while bishops can allow a substitute penance on the other Fridays.

[@lonniestoute8762]

I'm trying so hard to refrain from saying, " Woman , be silent and go home and learn from your husband" 😂

[@Triniforchrist]

😂

[@jesusloveseveryone888]

😂😂😂 “WOMAN!! 1 Timothy 2:12!!!! Now, go prepare dinner for me…” 💀

[@shavaughn1980]

I'm a convert and have anti-Catholics in my family. I really needed this video to help me better explain our faith.

[@beverleylake7916]

Look up Dr Brant Pitre Great videos explaining our Catholic faith. He talks about the Jewish roots of the Mass, of Mary and of the Eucharist.

[@elpatron6537]

Never get how they are ok with disrespecting our holy mother Mary

[@malachi487]

I agree... my Protestant wife had the habit of doing the same thing until I put a stop to it.

[@OlaNoMe7]

I grew up Catholic but didn’t really understand the core beliefs of the Church. Later, I became a Protestant, and looking back, I was just as uninformed as this girl-it’s honestly sad! 😂😭But now, at 30, I’m returning to my roots. It’s amazing and humbling at the same time to discover how deeply the Catholic faith is rooted in the Bible. I hope this girl gets a chance to see your reaction 🙌

[@rnepepperoni]

Tak samo! 😁

[@OlaNoMe7]

@@rnepepperoni 😀🇵🇱

[@jeannelot8568]

I have only seen americans saying catholic aren’t christians, i have to say that i am not surprised

[@marcihf217]

Sadly, this garbage has spread to Central and South America and Caribbean too. Whenever I hear a Hispanic person that is Protestant/Evangelical (often times ex-Catholics. Or their parents or grandparents were ex-Catholics) they spew out this garbage.

[@LauraBeeDannon]

It's a very American thing to do..

[@AngelaPickles1929]

@@LauraBeeDannon- I’m American and I don’t do that. It’s a Protestant thing to do.

[@dombepol1850]

In context the woman was inappropriately dress to quote verses from Bible and spread falsehood against Catholic. But Alex is here to defend the truth. Thanks Alex.

[@malachi487]

I noticed her inappropriate dress as well.

[@AngelaPickles1929]

@@malachi487- so did I. She’s dressed like a hooch.

[@christusenciaga]

How To Be Christian always says “Christian (i.e., Catholic) vs Protestant” 😁

[@2196logan]

Every time I see a girl doing something like this, I always think about what Paul said about women learning at home from their husbands and being quiet. They make their entire sex look stupid. She needs to read what Paul said and do that.

[@schadenfreude191]

I agree with what the scripture says in regards to women's place, naturally, however perhaps linking this to her sex is a stretch. As there are tons of Protestant men making identical videos, probably more so with greater reaches. I think I may understand where you are coming from though.

[@catholicbeth2371]

To be fair, there are plenty of blokes spouting this nonsense.

[@susand3668]

Paul was speaking of "teaching" in the sense that women could never be priests, the authorized teachers in the Church.

[@binkybear-ng3yg]

love your content, you got the best responses keep it up

[@starbuono-ev3md]

There is no doubt that she must have told the people in her Protestant church about her being ' part Catholic' ! 😂

[@o.o.2255]

VIDEO SUMMARY: Catholic Defense of Truth with Scripture and Logic by Alex 1. Catholics are Christians: - The Catholic Church is the original Christian church founded by Jesus Christ, with a lineage traceable to the apostles. Logical Reasoning: - Premise 1: The term "Christian" refers to followers of Jesus Christ. - Premise 2: The Catholic Church was founded by Jesus Christ and can trace its lineage back to the apostles (Matthew 16:18, John 20:21-23). - Premise 3: The early Christians, including the apostles, were members of what is now known as the Catholic Church (Acts 2:42). - Conclusion: Therefore, Catholics are Christians. Catholics believe and teach: - The term "Christian" refers to followers of Jesus Christ. - The Catholic Church was founded by Jesus Christ and can trace its lineage back to the apostles (Matthew 16:18, John 20:21-23). - The early Christians, including the apostles, were members of what is now known as the Catholic Church (Acts 2:42). - Therefore, Catholics are Christians. 2. The Bible and Tradition are both essential: - 2 Timothy 3:16-17: All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness. - Ephesians 4:10-18: Christ gave some to be apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ until we all attain to the unity of the faith and knowledge of the Son of God. Logical Reasoning: - Premise 1: Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16-17). - Premise 2: Christ gave some to be apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers to equip the saints for the work of ministry (Ephesians 4:10-18). - Premise 3: The early Church relied on both written and oral traditions (2 Thessalonians 2:15). - Conclusion: Therefore, the Bible is essential, but the Church's teachings and traditions also play a critical role. Catholics believe and teach: - While Scripture is indeed inspired and essential, Ephesians 4:10-18 highlights the roles of Church leaders and the necessity of their teaching and guidance. The Bible itself points to the importance of tradition and the teaching authority of the Church. 3. Catholic practices and the Bible: - The Bible is a Catholic book, canonized by Catholic bishops in the fourth century. The New Testament writings were authored by Catholics for Catholics. Logical Reasoning: - Premise 1: The Bible is a Catholic book, canonized by Catholic bishops (John 21:25). - Premise 2: The practices of the Catholic Church are derived from the teachings and traditions handed down from the apostles (2 Thessalonians 2:15). - Premise 3: Catholic doctrines are deeply rooted in Scripture, though sometimes implicit rather than explicit (1 Timothy 3:15). - Conclusion: Therefore, Catholic practices do not contradict the word of God but are consistent with it. Catholics believe and teach: - The Bible is a Catholic book, canonized by Catholic bishops (John 21:25). - The practices of the Catholic Church are derived from the teachings and traditions handed down from the apostles (2 Thessalonians 2:15). - Catholic doctrines are deeply rooted in Scripture, though sometimes implicit rather than explicit (1 Timothy 3:15). - Therefore, Catholic practices do not contradict the word of God but are consistent with it. 4. Calling priests 'Father' is unbiblical: - Biblical references: Abraham is called father (Luke 16, Romans 4, James 2, Acts 7). St. Peter calls King David father (Acts 4:25). St. Paul refers to himself as a father (1 Corinthians 4, Philippians 2:22, 1 Thessalonians 2:11, Titus 1:4, 1 Timothy 1:18). Logical Reasoning: - Premise 1: Jesus says to call no man father on earth in Matthew 23:9. - Premise 2: The apostles and early Christians called spiritual leaders and ancestors "father" (Luke 16:24, Romans 4:16-17, 1 Corinthians 4:15). - Premise 3: Jesus's teaching in Matthew 23:9 emphasizes the ultimate fatherhood of God, not a prohibition on the title itself. - Conclusion: Therefore, calling priests "Father" is not unbiblical when understood in the proper context. Catholics believe and teach: - Jesus's statement in Matthew 23:9 refers to recognizing God as the ultimate Father, not a prohibition against calling spiritual leaders 'father.' 5. Repetitive prayers are unbiblical: - The Hail Mary prayer comes from Luke 1:28, 42. The Our Father is a direct prayer from Jesus in Matthew 6:9-13. - Jesus prayed the same prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane: Matthew 26:44. - The parable of the persistent widow: Luke 18:1-8. Logical Reasoning: - Premise 1: Jesus warns against vain repetitions in prayer (Matthew 6:7). - Premise 2: The Hail Mary and Our Father prayers are rooted in Scripture (Luke 1:28, 42; Matthew 6:9-13). - Premise 3: Jesus himself prayed repeatedly in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:44), and he taught persistence in prayer through parables (Luke 18:1-8). - Conclusion: Therefore, repetitive prayers, when done with the right intention, are not unbiblical. Catholics believe and teach: - Heathens' vain repetitions were to false gods, not the biblical prayers of the rosary. 6. Mary as the Queen Mother in Heaven: - Accusation Refuted: The Protestant cited Jeremiah 44 to claim worship of the Queen of Heaven is condemned by God. Alex asks, "Is this Mary?" and clarifies that this scripture cannot refer to Mary since she was not born yet. This passage is about ancient pagan worship, not about Mary, the Queen Mother (Gebirah) of Jesus, the God-Man of whom both are in heaven. - Historical context: The Davidic Kingdom had queen mothers (the Gebirah). Jesus, as the king of the universe, has Mary as His Queen Mother in heaven (1 Kings 2:19, Luke 1:43, 48). - Biblical references: Luke 1:48 where Mary says, "all generations will call me blessed." Logical Reasoning: - Premise 1: The Queen of Heaven in Jeremiah refers to a pagan deity, not Mary, who was not yet born. - Premise 2: The Davidic Kingdom had queen mothers (Gebirah), and Jesus, as the king of the universe, has Mary as his queen mother of the universe (1 Kings 2:19, Luke 1:43, 48). - Conclusion: Therefore, veneration (NOT WORSHIP) of Mary as the Queen Mother in Heaven is not idolatrous but is consistent with biblical and historical contexts. Catholics believe and teach: - Veneration of Mary as the Queen Mother in Heaven is not idolatrous but is consistent with biblical and historical contexts. 7. Praying to Mary and saints: - Biblical references: The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective (James 5:16). Saints in heaven are righteous and without sin (Revelation 21: 27). Logical Reasoning: - Premise 1: The Bible teaches that the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective (James 5:16). - Premise 2: Saints in heaven are righteous and without sin (Revelation 21:27). - Premise 3: Asking for the intercession of saints is seeking their powerful prayers, not adding a mediator between God and man (Revelation 5:8). - Conclusion: Therefore, asking for intercessory prayer to Mary or saints is biblical and does not add a mediator but seeks the prayers of the righteous in heaven. Catholics believe and teach: - Therefore, asking for intercessory prayer to Mary or saints is biblical and does not add a mediator but seeks the prayers of the righteous in heaven. 8. Priestly celibacy is unbiblical Logical Reasoning: - Premise 1: St. Paul was celibate and recommended celibacy (1 Corinthians 7:7-8, 32-35). - Premise 2: Jesus himself was celibate (Matthew 19:12). - Premise 3: Priestly celibacy is a DISCIPLINE in the Catholic Church, NOT a DOCTRINE, and there are married Catholic priests, especially in Eastern rites. - Premise 4: St. Paul was referring to Gnostics who taught not to marry or eat certain foods (1 Timothy 4:1-3). - Premise 5: St. Paul and Jesus would not contradict each other and the church would not contradict them. Catholics believe and teach: - Therefore, priestly celibacy is not unbiblical but a chosen discipline reflecting a biblical precedent. 9. Catholic Church has added unnecessary books and teachings Logical Reasoning: - Premise 1: The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains and teaches the faith (John 21:25). - Premise 2: Early Christians had catechisms like the Didache, which was approved by the early Church. - Premise 3: Protestant pastors also write books to explain biblical teachings (2 Timothy 2:2). - Premise 4: The Bible does not exclude or deter anybody from writing books that help explain the teachings in the Bible. Catholics believe and teach: - Therefore, the Catechism serves a similar purpose for Catholics and is not an unnecessary addition. 10. Religious images and statues are idolatrous Logical Reasoning: - Premise 1: Early Christians used images to teach the faith, especially for the illiterate (Exodus 25:18-22, Numbers 21:8-9). - Premise 2: Religious art honors and remembers holy figures, distinct from worshipping false gods (Hebrews 12:1). - Premise 3: Modern children's Bibles contain pictures of biblical characters to illustrate stories, serving a similar purpose to religious icons and statues. - Premise 4: The Greek word for icon is the same word for image used in Colossians 1:15, "image of the invisible God" (eikon). Catholics believe and teach: - Therefore, religious images and statues are not idolatrous but serve to visually teach and remind the faithful of biblical events and figures.

[@Davina249]

I use to say catholics weren't christains. Lord have Mercy!! So silly of me. Two weeks ago i was baptised into the orthodox church and now i love the Catholic church, it was a hard choice between the two but i love them both.

[@user-lj3ku5yd1h]

Protestants don’t like the idea of Mary being such a good human because it makes them feel bad I think. Especially her being a perpetual virgin lol. I think that upsets them because it’s a hard thing to do lol. I think it mainly has to do with her being sinless, they HATE that idea.

[@AnctTheill]

It is not an idea, Mary was a human woman who lived and died. She was not sinless as no humans are, she could have been a “good human” but that doesn’t qualify her place in heaven, her faith in Jesus Christ, our Lord and God does.

[@AnctTheill]

also don’t want you to believe I’m attacking you I am just speaking friend, she also wasn’t a perpetual virgin she had other kids with Joseph

[@user-lj3ku5yd1h]

@@AnctTheill yes some humans are sinless, the Bible says so. Also she was a virgin she never had kids with Joseph they had different moms the Bible says so. Also all the reformer held to her perpetual virginity as well as all the earliest Christians.

[@AnctTheill]

@@user-lj3ku5yd1h what human is sinless and what verse or chapter in the Bible says so? Matthew 13:55:56 and Mark 6:3 clearly state Mary had more children.

[@AnctTheill]

@@user-lj3ku5yd1h 1 John: 8-10

[@SouthernFriedPap1st]

This is just horrible. It's a theological trainwreck that I couldn't turn away from.

[@ModernLady]

I hope her father sees her video and talks to her.

[@Srhyle]

I'm not Catholic but I can refute this girl easily. It's just another case of wrong perception.

[@sebanpg]

Protestantism from the Old Testament at the time of Moses that is Numbers 16:2 “ They came as a group to oppose Moses and Aaron and said to them, “You have gone too far! The whole community is holy, every one of them, and the Lord is with them. Why then do you set yourselves above the Lord’s assembly?”

[@arielignacio6945]

We are 100% Christian...🙏

[@protestant77]

GOD says keep Sabbath holy. POPE says keep Sunday holy. ☝️WHO IS YOUR MASTER🤔??

[@JP-bh6uy]

Thanks Alex, I needed a good laugh today.

[@mattbernacki9282]

"Blessed, rather, is the one that hears the Word of God and keeps it." So, kinda like what Mary did at the Annunciation? "Let it be done unto me according to thy Word."

[@IcyHOTCatholic]

How does that prove Sola scriptura?

[@mattbernacki9282]

@@IcyHOTCatholic it doesn't? Because I wasn't trying to? Sola Scriptura isn't biblical, I was merely showing Jesus's supposed "rebuke" of his mother makes no sense in context even beyond what Alex said in the video.

[@IcyHOTCatholic]

@@mattbernacki9282 I misunderstood you sorry. It wouldn't surprise me if a Protestant tried using that verse to prove sola scriptura.

[@ednaron1229]

I feel like I’ve heard every Protestant argument by now. It’s always “they’re dead” “Jesus is the one and only mediator” “idolatry” “it’s a symbol”

[@virus4046]

These kind of protestants that are evangelical, are more contemporary, they consider the mainline traditional historical protestants like lutheran and anglican, also there isnt thousands of protestant denominations there is only 10, out of those 10 are four denominations, baptist, mennonite, pentecostal and non denominationals which I dont think count as protestant because its in name, non denominational. Heres a list Historical Traditional Protestants: Lutheran Methodist Anglican Presbyterian Reformed😊

[@jaredtheelite1466]

If I were a Muslim I would say these arguments are *HARAM*

[@stchl6557]

Alex, you’re always a breath of fresh air with your knowledge of our beautiful Catholic Faith. I know that this may seem uncharitable, but I always enjoy watching you educating ignorant people on KZbin and TikTok. Steve

[@NotSoCradleCatholic]

Whenever a Protestant does what Trent Horn calls a “Bible Blitzkrieg” (When a Protestant just rattles off tons of Bible verses) all I hear is “here are all of the Bible verses that I misinterpret and misunderstand”

[@emilyp9869]

makes me want to say that their misinterpretations prove the necessity of Church authority.

[@eyeofhorus99]

When I lived in SC, I had a Southern Baptist coworker who would say vile things about Catholics, during work. I would just look dumbfounded over her hate.

[@killianmiller6107]

Regarding “vain repetitions,” a more accurate translation is “heaping up empty words.” In fact, this is a challenge for some Protestants who go on and on and on with their prayer making it up as they go. I have been prayed over by an evangelical who probably did spend a good 5 minutes or more on me

[@papagin]

Especially if they start talking in tongues.

[@BugsyB1979]

You might need an exorcist now!

[@Jo3K1n6]

@@papagin”tongues”

[@deerez_3447]

Forever grateful to God for The Truth being spread! Thank you Alex

[@kewpified]

We have the same pet peeve my friend. Another pet peeve, is the lack of proper catechism. This young woman had a Catholic parent who did not teach her these basic truths because they probably also did not know them. This left her vunerable to those who pick certain verses and then explain their belief about it. She had no biblical knowledge a church teachings to fall back on and now, she will mislead others who are also not catechized properly. We need to do better with our young people so they are not lost and then go out and find them to bring them back.

[@iamkiy5290]

I’m a convert.. I’m not a priest but I was blessed to be able to bring children home to the church by leading RCIA for 10 years. Things that make me angrily cringe: 1. MARY IS NOT THAT SPECIAL 2. I AM NOT CATHOLIC.. I AM CHRISTIAN These statements almost make me lose my Christ- like composure..

[@dsonyay]

Your response is spot on- very respectful, on point, and scriptural. The more I watch you, the more impressed I am. You are a TRUE BLESSING.

[@BraydenJennings-kw2du]

As a Protestant I recognize you guys as my brothers and sisters in Christ god bless ✝️

[@reasonedbelief]

New Vid?? LET'S GOOOOO!!!

[@jjwurtz]

I appreciate you explaining this. As you mentioned there are a lot of people who think they know what the Catholic Church believes and your ability to explain this is what people need. Keep doing what you're doing…

[@essencymusicandentertainme5552]

I grew up as a protestant in Catholic school. Didnt even realize we had theological disputes until grade 6. The argument that Catholics arent Christians is still wild to me. A other reason why im considering converting

[@marycaine8874]

It seems to be only in America that they say 'Christian' when they mean 'Protestant'. This girl has been badly catechised.

[@Kaiser7068]

im a staunch Protestant Christian, i actually converted to Protestantism from Catholicism, and i have a lot of disagreements with the catholic church and im never going back, but even I consider catholics to be Christian and i would never say something as stupid as claiming catholics are not Christian

[@deaahimm6334]

Heh. I've been hit by people like these soo many times. But I've always stuck by what my Catholic Mentor Always told me, "All Catholics are Christians, not All Christians are Catholics..." Lot of people try to dissuade me and ridicule me but yeah ... Thanks to you and many others that reaffirm my Faith & Belief.

[@Pendulum-u8q]

If Catholic are not Christian.Kindly tell me one single protestant name died during the Christian persecution(Time of Emperor Neru.) Because,In Catholic their is a pope of the catholic church who died during that time.

[@НиколайПетрович1991]

You inspired me a day ago to come back to the church. I went to confession for my sins today. I am forever grateful to Jesus for sparking my interest in the Byzantine church leading to me finding you. Thank you, Alex, for bringing me back.

[@MiniWalshJunior]

I love how he turns a 6 minute video into a 38 minute video 😂

[@vinciblegaming6817]

How many of her issues with Catholicism stems from pride? (1) Mary has a special place in heaven, (2) Mary is unique in being the Mother of Jesus, (3) prayers of the righteous, (4) Authority of the apostles/priesthood

[@ndreece09]

Have been a Baptist my entire life, and have just gotten interested in visiting the local Catholic Church, the more I look into it, the more I feel like ive been lacking something and haven’t been on fire for The Lord. I guess all I’m looking for is a good reason to switch over. It’s honestly terrifying because my ENTIRE family are Baptists

[@codycampbell9851]

Brother saw your comment had to respond. I was Baptist my whole life then I wanted to evangelize Catholics I was raised entirely anti Catholic and told every lie in the echo chamber. Uncles and cousins all Baptist pastors and missionaries. I started studying the reformation and then the early church the early church fathers. Clement of Rome Ignatius of Antioch the didache. And found myself studying scripture indepth and all the lies I was forced fed were broken. I debated my own father who was a Bible college Baptist. And let's just say it did not go well for him. He had all the misconceptions as well he was raised on. Becoming Catholic with my wife and four kids this last Easter vigil was the best decision I ever made I love the Lord and I love his church he started. It truly is the fullness of faith. My Baptist side refuse to talk to me but that's fine I follow Christ and giving up myself and how I was raised. To follow him was the greatest decision ever. Trust me it came to the point of prayer and discernment how could I not become Catholic after all that I have seen in the fullness and truth of his church. If you need anything let me know. The piece you feel you are lacking is in the Catholic church.

[@seths8517]

I’ve been watching apologists regularly since my conversion in 2014 and you do a great job bro! Like your style lol very effective! Keep up the good work

[@PeterBondeVillain]

I just found your channel and I love your content! Thank you for spreading the Word of God in such a clear and knowledgeable way. God bless

[@MarkPhillipson-f8v]

Imagine the patience of Catholic Faith defender to a perplexed protestant. Catholic people need to bring huge amount of patience each and everytime in order to catch fish...but these convert and revert will thank you some years later during their RCIA class because you said what needs to be said in that exact moment. Truth is like a magnet that attracks listener according to Father donald calloway.

[@MrCusefan44]

Her dad was Catholic and her mom was Protestant. And she’s making a video negative towards Catholicism. I find that interesting. I’d like to ask her how her relationship with her father is today. It might get to a core issue she needs to work through in a more productive manner than making anti-Catholic videos - as bad as her arguments are, I suspect we should have a lot of empathy for this girl.

[@protestant77]

GOD says keep Sabbath holy. POPE says keep Sunday holy. ☝️WHO IS YOUR MASTER🤔??

[@infxrnalsylvan]

can u talk about a video debunking calvinism

[@1JOHNCALVIN]

Please

[@ponti5882]

Been done ad nauseam.

[@rubenmartinez4346]

He just tore up James white

[@iwansaputra1890]

why? calvinism = islam 2.0

[@lambchops2369]

@@iwansaputra1890 not a calvinist but it is absolutely NOTHING like Islam

[@Angel-Max7728]

First time here. I seen a live session of you with brother William and brother James. I love you already. May God keeps filling you and bless you 🔥✝️🕊🌹🙏

[@eddardgreybeard]

Never in my life would I ever imagine that "Because I'm woefully ignorant of Christian History" would be considered a valid answer to "Why Catholics aren't Christian."