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[@Smokehunt]

"It makes me happy, and it makes me a better person." I'm not religious, but that's it right there. And I agree that everyone has some kind of "religion" in their life, whether it's politics, sports, music, or whatever. If it inspires you you be a better person, go for it. When it inspires you to tell other people how to live, that's when we get into trouble. I also like your comparison of prayer and meditation. Great reaction; you have such a positive vibe. Whatever your beliefs are, they're clearly working for you = )

[@SebsDuran]

Dude, that means a lot! Thanks for sharing, truly!

[@BeOtterMyFriend]

@Kaje Nitram Not sure I follow. As people use terms differently: How do you differentiate between religion and faith? And what does the golden rule have to do with faith? Thanks in advance for clarifying.

[@BeOtterMyFriend]

Hey Spencer, I get your point about happiness. I would have two questions I'd be interested in your personal opinion about: 1. What definition do you use for religion? You are using quotation marks so it seems you differentiate between people saying that music is their "religion" an actual/real religion. Is that a fair assessment? 2. How important is truth to you? Things could make you happy without being true. Should people believe in tuings that make them happy even if they aren't true? Or more personally: Would you rather believe in an inconvenient truth or a convenient falsehood (looking for a neutral term there. Lie, fantasy, delusion and so on all contain a judgement. Hope 'falsehood' comes across as neutral enough.) Cheers!

[@BeOtterMyFriend]

@Kaje Nitram Sad to hear that's the impression you get. (And Ihave to say I feel misunderstood.) I will leave you alone nonetheless and wish you a good day.

[@Smokehunt]

@@BeOtterMyFriend 1. I think that's fair. I couldn't think of a good way to phrase it, but yeah, I was thinking of 'regular' religions - Christian, Muslim, Jew, Sikh, Hindu, whatever - vs. other things people can get really passionate about. Like politics. "My parents were ___, and I'm ___, and that's just the way it is!" Or music. "You think Offspring were better than Greenday!? I WILL MURDER YOUR FAMILY!!" That's when I start thinking, 'chill out, and let people like what they like.' 2. I'm a big fan of truth. But there are a lot of things that can't be proved or disproved, like God. But like I said, what does it matter to you? Hell, I like to talk to trees. Sit in a forest and have imaginary conversations with trees. "Hey, buddy, I've been here for 200 years; I've seen it all; you're going to be okay," whatever. I don't actually think trees are talking to me. It's a form of meditation (or prayer, if you like,) that makes me feel better and want the be a better person. Is it "true?" Depends on what you mean by that, but it helps me, and doesn't hurt anyone else, so I see it as a good thing.

[@emcsquare5045]

I'm an Athiest but don't care if others believe in gods or leprechauns or whatever, I just don't want them to try and turn their views into my laws.

[@SebsDuran]

There I agree with you actually! To many religious folks then only resort to defending their position on things like that Bible. For policies I promised myself to never do that because you're right, I can never legislate "righteousness" as that's in the eye of the beholder.

[@pablozee6359]

Exactly. As long as it gives you comfort and happiness, and you don’t use it to control or oppress others, it’s a good thing. And like the first commenter said, let your religious beliefs inform how you live your life, just keep them out of the laws of the land. Freedom of religion is also freedom from religion. There’s room for all of us if we can respect each other.

[@thatguyofdark]

one thing people in america forget or dont think about is that freedom of religion also means freedom FROM religion. They have the right to believe what they want but not to try and force their views on everyone else

[@michaelfulthorpe1910]

@@thatguyofdark spot on mate, nail on head.

[@castlewoods4753]

First of all you’re just a human you have no loss either way God’s laws or not

[@greeneyesinfl9954]

I will quote Mark Twain, religion was created when the first con man met the first fool.

[@PUNKinDRUBLIC72]

I read that when I was about ten, great quote. Twain had many!

[@alanfoster6589]

"I wonder if God invented man because he was disappointed in the monkey" -- Twain.

[@Kristian179]

according to George Carlin, "he was a Catholic, until he reached the age of reason"

[@SebsDuran]

HAHAH that's hilarious. He's incredible.

[@rogernapier2068]

He was he was raised catholic and he was an alter boy until he could make his own decisions and he attended church every Sunday and more because of his parents until he was allowed to make his own choices then he realized all the problems within the church and that is what changed his mind not the fath real more of the fact of organization religion and how corrupt organized religion was more about the scandals and wrong doings then the blind faith or the missed interpretation of the scripture

[@voiceover2191]

@@rogernapier2068 I think the institution should be seperated from the faith. They are not identical, even though the institutions would like it to be.

[@beaconeersofthesevenmaps3467]

I.e. 5 years old

[@terarosen7909]

The Catholic Church makes a lot of atheists.

[@Canucklehead557]

As an atheist, I have to say, you don't need to believe in imaginary beings to be a good person. If you treat the people you interact with, with dignity and respect, they usually respond in kind. There are always exceptions, but overall that's the way things work.

[@SebsDuran]

Love it Bruce. Agreed

[@beaconeersofthesevenmaps3467]

In fact, if you need the promise of heaven or the threat of hell in order to be a good person, you are not a good person.

[@32202masterj]

@@beaconeersofthesevenmaps3467 I don't know what the appeal of either is. Even Heaven, let's look at it, eternal life. By definition, you could do everything until you tired of it. Guess what? No matter how long that would take, you now have longer with nothing to do, than it took to do everything.

[@handzar6402]

What's an imaginary being? That's probably the dumbest atheist canard out there. So dumb.

[@michaelbradley7529]

Lol that statement "it makes me happy" is just like saying "ignorance is bliss".

[@SceptiGus]

Exactly! Isn't truth important?

[@JacketisRichard]

The most mature and intelligent reaction I've seen to this bit so far. Some reactors focus on the fact that he's saying things they agree with, others get mad because they disagree with George Carlin; but the good reactors laugh at the jokes and don't take the defensive or offensive.

[@JoeZamecki]

"It makes me happy." If you are aware of the history of religion then you know that it has caused a great deal of harm. You also know that the question of believing in a god is about faith instead of verification, meaning it's not about actually finding a god. Now if it makes you feel good that's great but that is always tempered by the knowledge that it causes a lot of harm to a lot of innocent people at the same time. One person's pleasure might be someone else's prison. A lot of this should come down to consideration for others. Just saying.

[@myreviews8099]

George totally read and knew the bible, family was totally religious

[@SebsDuran]

Yeah as I digested it, he's calling out what should be called out and it's wise! He's the man. Really enjoying his comedy. Definitely watching more.

[@PaulDA2000]

His family and him most likely didn’t know the Bible much he was Roman Catholic, and they never read the Bible for the most part especially in Church Hill “one or two verses and the priest will talk about it but the Roman Catholic Church is based on them telling the people what to believe from the Bible. They don’t encourage people to read it.

[@terarosen7909]

@@PaulDA2000 exactly. It’s interesting that I’m finding most comments on these videos they say they are athiest but resided catholic

[@charliecoley2423]

I was a believer 25 had doubts by Didn’t believe anymore then I research religion and that’s all it took

[@thecomicboss7039]

As a atheist/secular humanist, I loved your reaction. I disagree with a lot of your perspective, but you I believe are trying to be fair and open to others and as humans, I thinks that is the best thing we can do for each other. But also, your wrong about Carlin, dude knows his bible inside and out. Passage and verse. He was highly educated in the bible and church doctrine, his critical views came from a place of profound knowledge

[@krokodil7821]

Didnt he attend a catholic school too?

[@diaznuts5947]

He substituted religion with logic my man

[@handzar6402]

And what did he get for it? Absolutely fuckin nothing. Ended up worm food just like the rest of us. So, in actual fact, he absolutely had nothing on the religious person. Good for him (or not).

[@MuhammadIbnDiddy]

@@handzar6402 Easy, hombre

[@handzar6402]

@Nathaniel Yates Dead. When you die, your body obviously decomposes, that's what I meant.

[@handzar6402]

@Nathaniel Yates I don't know what you're asking me.

[@joshkeisling]

Im an atheist and I don't know why anyone would need to substitute anything for religion. Why have to be dependent on anything? Just live your life.

[@markshipley6119]

Logic and reason can annoy those with unsupported and irrational beliefs.

[@jamesalexander5623]

Here's George's Point .... You Believe Your God is Real and All the Other Gods are False. He just Believes Your God is False Too!

[@handzar6402]

THere is only one God, so that's literally impossible, since you can't have many gods so they cannot be false because they literally do not exist.

[@MuhammadIbnDiddy]

Ex muslim atheist here. I absolutely love your reaction. Such a beautiful, respectful and open minded reaction to a video that pretty much makes fun of your beliefs. You have my respects, dude. Keep it up.

[@petermeichan3160]

i love watching ' belivers ' whatching this clip and watch them SQUIRM , in this guys case nervous laughter

[@shannon7882]

That's the feeling I got watching this. How uncomfortable he was.

[@nirvanaa5556]

Exactly. Watching their logical brain peeping through the indoctrination. It results in a lot of unusual body language.

[@chadatwell5643]

I believe that religion is for people afraid of going to hell. Spirituality is for people who have already gone through it.

[@markshipley6119]

He substitued it with logic, reason and above all reality.

[@Kristian179]

you just have to do a part 2 to this and react to George Carlin's ten commandments

[@SebsDuran]

Ah! Looking it up, adding it to the queue.

[@Chadner]

Yesssss

[@SarcasmRanger]

Yes please! You will love it!

[@razalasreficul6902]

This was a really good reaction. Much respect to you for being open-minded and actually listening (and even laughing!) even though you don't necessarily agree with George on this topic. You've earned a new subscriber!

[@michaelpegasiou4531]

I don’t believe but when I die I will find out or not.I know that I was in Rome and the priests and nuns were buying coffee from the stalls as they walked by beggars with torn clothes and missing limbs totally ignoring them.

[@bobanderson9141]

He gives you the logic and inconsistencies that exist in religion. Religion maks no sense.

[@evelynsoth]

Religion is like smoking. If you have never been addicted, you really dont miss it. And if you manage to quit, eventually the craving will go away.

[@CaryMillerOfficial]

I very much appreciate your POV as a religious person. As an atheist I would never presume to superimpose my beliefs on others either. It's more about having the mature conversation about our existence and asking those questions that make our belief in ourselves stronger that interest me. I've never been able to feel "right" in a church. But if that's where you find spiritual strength I think that's a good thing. Carlin was a genius, and he is my favorite comedian. I know this reaction is a few years old, but I just wanted to applaud your maturity and your open-mindedness. Thank you for this.

[@MrMaemo]

Hey, a lot of the comedy reactions I've seen that resemble "christian reacts..." or "pastor reacts..." ect. have been more of a commentary over the video instead of taking it's perspective into the conversation. You had a great attitude about the bit, added your beliefs and neutrally commented on Carlin's. Loved the genuine reaction!

[@MrMaemo]

Also I enjoy how you're walkin on a treadmill or somethin, and still put more attention towards the video than half those reacting to comedy out there!

[@SebsDuran]

Thanks So much!! Hey it's all props to Carlin, he's entrancing.

[@markzegarac8574]

You can never accuse George of "shallow thinking!" I don't know how much of his work you have listened to so far, but you'll find if you take the time to really listen to what the man is saying, he's always teaching you something as well as entertaining you at the same time....:)

[@profanepersonality]

Honestly; anyone who would defend any religion and then accuse anyone else of shallow thinking; is above water.

[@handzar6402]

@@profanepersonality Oh, because you're so much smarter than Francis Collins and John Polkinghorne, or any theistic philosopher of religion. Don't talk rubbish. Also, fix your grammar, you blithering fool.

[@fantasyrogue1996]

I'm so glad you're able to laugh at this despite being religious. I've seen other reactors that end up hating it and get offended. It's good to laugh at yourself! No one likes doing that anymore - when did we all become so insecure about ourselves that we can't laugh anymore? Besides, Carlin's so good at mixing in logic with humor! He really gets you thinking about things. Honestly, I wish we had more people like him in the world.

[@afbratt]

yea, I tell a lot of people that I'm not an organized religion person. I describe myself as a spiritual person that believes if there is some sort of afterlife I would hope that more then anything my actions throughout my life would dictate whether or not I earn my way into said afterlife

[@primategaberocco]

Good, measured and logical reasoning there friend. Like me, George was raised in the Catholic church, and like me, he walked away. George was a gift 🤘

[@officialdad7197]

We are all the centre of our own universe's and we should do or believe in what brings us comfort and happiness, and remember that what we as individuals might find important might not be the same for someone else. As long as our starting point is to not negatively impact and respect other people's beliefs and respect each others point of veiw. Thats got to be a good place to start.

[@SebsDuran]

Beautiful. Could not have said it better IMO.

[@JD-pf6nm]

Unfortunately religion continues to do a lot of damage to society by sin-shaming them and making billions of humans they think will be barbecued alive forever. How is that advancing humankind? It's not. It's archaic. INDIRECTLY, religion is negatively impacting the world NOW.

[@rogernapier2068]

Yes

[@2l84t]

Never had any use for an imaginary friend.

[@blueduck5589]

Carlin doesn't tell jokes, he makes insightful and humorous observations.

[@d34d10ck]

Let me ask you this? What's your substitute for not believing in the toothfairy? Do you really need one?

[@kosys5338]

Dude lately I have become obsessed with walking, I walk on average 8 miles a day. Then out of the blue I click on this video and here is this guy walking while doing a reaction video. Now that's what I'm talking about, I don't feel so OCD now about my walking lol. We might not agree about faith my friend but we sure agree about walking. That deserves a thumbs up right there.

[@SebsDuran]

Let's go!!! Walking's been a game-changer! Stay in touch, dude!

[@SMtWalkerS]

I find your comments thoughtful and interesting. I have to say that I'm with George. I was raised in a very religious family, my mom anyway, with generations of pastors in the past. I was a believer for more than 50 years and got a great deal of inspiration and comfort from my belief, especially when people I loved died. My dad was a scientist and an atheist, but thought a religious education was good, and we could make up our own minds as adults. He was calm, rational and reasonable and I felt loved and valued by both parents. I gradually lost my faith, as many of assertions seemed either ludicrous or designed to control and threaten. I think the fear of death, for ourselves and those we love, is the main reason for religion. I get joy and comfort in my family, and in everyday life, and the natural world. I am happy I escaped the bonds and blinders of religion. Religious people seem to get very angry when you no longer believe.

[@LionClaw865]

I was explained recently that we are spirits having a human experience. We are experiencing what we are not. Thats why their is extremes. That is the lesson. My mind can understand that.

[@kodiakbear30]

Religion has always been a topic that i don't talk about. George does a good job explaining the humor in almost anything. I appreaciete that you took the time to listen to someone who has views that differ. If i remeember right, He told us in one his specials: " I was catholic until i reached the age of reason." He was a brilliant, intelligent and just down right funny gentleman. Enjoyed your videos.

[@BeOtterMyFriend]

As for your last comment: No, that's exactly what I came here for. There are loads of reactions to material on religion out there and the reactors may laugh or not, but almost all of them don't give their opinions on the points. You may see they are angry because they give those looks to the camera and then say things like "well, don't get me started", but you don't get to know what they actually think about the points made. Many even clearly state they won't say anything about the matter because it's considered a controversial subject and they don't want to get in trouble. But what's the point in that? It's your channel, if I want to hear people laugh while watching Carlin, I can watch the original video. Especially with Carlin and other comedians who are very intelligent in their oration and who talk about intellectually interesting things more than the classic "did that ever happen to you?" observational comedy (nothing wrong with that) I want to have a reaction to the point made as well as the punchline delivered.

[@davidigleniec2483]

Excellent taste Sebs. ps I snuck in 20 min today on a stationary bike this morn

[@SebsDuran]

Let's freaking go!

[@Hendrixium]

Stumbled here just watching some George Carlin, and fair play to Sebs here, he took the criticism to religion with good humour and a smile on his face. I’m an atheist, but well in Sebs, you seem like one of the good guys. Will watch more of your channel.

[@Spiderboydk]

Thumbs up for being so chill about this topic. :-)

[@FleagleSangria]

The one thing I will agree with that George is spot on about is how man has twisted religion and made it about money etc. Ironically he is twisting the image of God also.

[@beaconeersofthesevenmaps3467]

How about twisting the image of an imaginary being?

[@handzar6402]

@@beaconeersofthesevenmaps3467 Imaginary being is some fairy tale you atheists came up with. If God is imaginary, then this whole universe is imaginary, too.

[@beaconeersofthesevenmaps3467]

@@handzar6402 and this is very good example of non sequitur. Prove that or shut the fork up!

[@profanepersonality]

Why do I keep stabbing at you? Read my name. 🤣🤣🤣

[@HarbingerOfBattle]

Carlin claimed (probably humorously) that he worshiped the sun, but didn’t pray to it. Instead he prayed to Joe Pesci.

[@aaravv.5649]

What an awesome video man! U seem like a very cool guy and I’m honestly interested in hearing more about ur religious perspective, like what u were talking about towards the end after Carlin’s s segment was over.

[@PUNKinDRUBLIC72]

I'm an atheist,but respect to this guy for laughing! 😀

[@SebsDuran]

And respect to you for the kindness!

[@Magix210]

I especially appreciate how you accurately aligned atheism and politics with religion. That was an appropriate comparison in my book. Look at most Trump supporters. To worship according to Webster means to love unconditionally and without question. We’ve all watched Trump supporters twist themselves into knots for years in various attempts to create the illusion of consistency. His supporters have the unfortunate task of PR cleanup duty. He is their Messiah. On the other side you have the “Bernie or bust” crowd. These people stand for nothing other than going down with the ship in worship of a single man. That’s religion. You also mentioned people forming a religion out of hatred for yours. Again, this is religion. In my entire life I’ve never heard any argument by an atheist that wasn’t based on scripture. Hmm, if one guys disbelief and your belief are conclusions reached by the same literature by definition he or she isn’t an atheist. That would be a religious contrarian. The other side of the coin if you will. The only people who are without faith or religion would have to be agnostic people. Those who still have questions as opposed all of the answers are not religious . Devout belief or lack there of is religion period. On my way out I want to say thanks for being a good sport, and if what ever you hold dear to your heart helps you to live a full and productive life I support that. Thanks for the brain nudge.

[@voiceover2191]

I'm an atheist but I respect that you are not as you do not come accross as blindly following church doctrine but have developed your own individual relationship with faith and are respectful of those that don't which I believe deserves then to be respected in turn. I like that you can laugh about George Carlin, which to me proves your faith is coming from an authentic place that is not threatened by what someone else may think, not by right out dismissing it, but by recognizing that you have your faith and it enriches your life. Kudos. If you are interested in more serious religion discussions, you could have a look at people like Christopher Hitchens debates here on youtube. George Carlin has a bit about the ten commandments, which he brings down to 2 ;), and at the end he adds a new one "Keep thy religion to thyself" and to me if a religious person respects me as a non-believer enough to do this, I feel they deserve the same respect returned, for whatever meaning we find or wherever we find it, it is something to treasure.

[@barbarasimmons5777]

He was raised Catholic, until he came to "the age of reason." 😊

[@tomcoco22]

great reaction dude. thanks for keeping an open mind

[@Lord_Baphomet_]

I’m an atheist who was a very strict Christian… and if I’m being honest I had my faith stolen… and honestly I hate it, I want to believe in it… but it’s all BS… but I would never dream of stealing someone else’s faith… anyone who does deserves to be slapped…

[@space509]

Interesting take, sebs I'm curious do you believe in the biblical afterlife? I think hell could very well be more of a possible state of mind rather than a physical location

[@SebsDuran]

Great question. So for me I believe it to be in a way both, a state of mind and al maybe a place in the eternities that will feel as that fire and brimstone, not necessarily be a place with fire and brimstone lol but I do believe in a ressurection for everyone (I'm Christian) but the state of mind for all of us will differ. Besides the state of mind issue is even bigger and more worth discussing in my opinion regardless of the after life. I notice I find myself in this state of hell in my mind when I don't tell the truth seeking to be liked or really just do anything that goes against my conscience in this life, so waking up and trying again to be better and if I in fact do so, I step away from this state of mind and find myself feeling a lot lighter, joyful, loving, etc.

[@space509]

@@SebsDuran Thanks Sebs great insightful answer! I think you would like Jordan Peterson's take on this, he introduced me recently to this idea and it kind of blew my mind lol but it really does make more sense imo

[@JD-pf6nm]

What you "think" it may be is one view but there are billions of humans who believe non-believers will be barbecued in fire for eternity. It's psychological mental abuse meant to control and keep people in line and that kind of thinking is damaging to the human psyche.

[@SebsDuran]

@@space509 Looking this up! Great chat haha stay in touch.

[@SebsDuran]

@@JD-pf6nm you're right. And it does nothing but create stumbling blocks for anybody to believe. There is nothing to defend there when it comes to these people that do this. We can all distort what we learned into evil and into self virtue signaling and villifying others. I hope to never be that way. I will defend though that doctrinally, that is not right and not defended, so these were people using something "good" in a grotesque way have something come for them IMO.

[@ernie1238]

Dude! He wound your ass up. You tried to play it off 😂

[@garyhutchinson2139]

he was "raised" a catholic and replaced religious superstition with REASON

[@adirondackmama7724]

I am a firm believer that all beliefs hold some truth and we are drawn to it in the way that fits for us. Maybe it's a higher power, maybe its energy maybe it isn't, but most of us are wired to belive in something greater then ourselves and to strive for an ideal. I am pagan and my Grandfather was a Methodist Reverend we had so many theological discussions over the years. There were so many basic beliefs we shared but how we got there was different. I like George Carlin because he was a thinker and even though he presented his ideas in a humorous form they still get having a conversation.

[@nunyab.9865]

As an atheist, I feel like your explanation for your belief in God is the only valid and acceptable explanation. It is absolutely fine to believe in whatever you want as long as you aren't pushing it on me, and that includes the voting box. If you believe what you want because it makes you feel good, even though you know it's a bit nonsensical, that's fine. That's great. Do what makes you happy. It's the point at which popular beliefs begin to hurt others that I have a problem. Your outlook is very healthy and self aware. I wish more Christians were like you.

[@handzar6402]

Oh, so it's ok for you to be rude and dismissive but then say ''hey, if more Christian were like you...'' How about this? I wish non-believers were nothing like you. Calling other people's dearly-held beliefs nonsensical proves you're not communicating in good fath and you should be ashamed. And the gall of you to say that people somehow know, deep down, that their beliefs are nonsensical. Get lost.

[@xXscreamingkoalaXx]

Cool to see how a thoughtful religious guy can actually agree with a lot of what Atheists say. Often you'll see agreement about criticism of the Church's behaviour (as how could you not?) But more interesting is when we both criticize the theology. The Church's picture of God is under assault from all sides.

[@stephaniefain1863]

I’ve been pagan, for about 40 years. This is no recommendation. I love the planet we live on. I believe she is aware of me, even when she doesn’t show it. I don’t have a lot of faith in my personal power, but, thats my own weakness, not hers. Besides, the toys are fun. The Catholics use them all too, but they are stingy with them. Incense, candles, rituals. Lots of fun stuff. We call them wands, they call them scepters. Great stuff, to get you in the mood for deep thinking. Runes, symbols, all kinds of things. 40 years I have studied. The history itself is a rabbit hole. I have stacks of books, and Christian bibles. I enjoy going on the “search” for the answer I like best to whatever thing has occurred to me. Anyway, keep up with your rabbit foot, or whatever. My magic box comforts me. You find your own.

[@chere100]

Back when I was still a believer, I kind of had an epiphany on the clothing thing. I basically came to the conclusion that I was there for god, not to look pretty, so there was no need for me to bother agonizing on what to wear to church, nor did I need to wear a skirt. From then on, I'd arrive to church wearing whatever I wanted. Which was usually some form of comfy clothes, often jeans and a random shirt. I stood out like a sore thumb, but nobody seemed overly bothered, and I was more comfortable. Win-win.

[@aaranross952]

I'm an agnostic atheist, but I just subscribed to you, because you're open minded and dont take you're self to seriously. Keep the videos coming 🙂✌👍

[@Lord_Baphomet_]

I feel like if you lose your faith from a comedy show, movie, tv show, or song… you were looking for an excuse… if you’re allowed to have your beliefs I’m allowed to not have any.

[@JoeZamecki]

Guy reacting, you are too friendly and logical for religion. Good!

[@pams1324]

I love God but do not like “religion”. I also love George Carlin. His take on life is awesome and his humor is untouchable.

[@NOLAWAGAINSTIT]

Deism teaches that there is a Creator. But the Creator does not interfere with creation. That works for me.

[@panjakrejn2887]

First of all, I hope we can all chuckle at George Carlin's Mark Twain-style observations. But when it comes to believing in anything including gods the fact is that belief without proof is not compatible with logic, and making sense is only compatible WITH logic, so one has to choose: making sense or having unjustified beliefs because you can't do both.

[@ZapperguyLOL]

What do you substitute for religion? What do you substitute for cancer when the doctor cures it? Faith is the excuse people give when they don't have a good reason to believe in something, because if you had a good reason, you'd offer that rather than "faith" as justification for belief.

[@SebsDuran]

Won't fight you there. My faith could just be belief bias, yep. But again, it makes me feel better and works for me, but is the reason why I would never try to force my belief on others. Because I've never heard a good reason to not believe in God, I guess I then continue down this path and we'll see if I ever see or find evidence to suggest no longer believing. Thanks for sharing! Again, I don't disagree with you. I hope you're well!

[@ZapperguyLOL]

@@SebsDuran I was a believer for pretty much the first 50 years of my life. Becoming an atheist actually made me a better person. I treat people like this is the only life we have, because it's the only one we know exists. Don't count on saying "I'm sorry" or "I love you" in an afterlife we have no proof is real. Do it now while they can still hear you. Peace.

[@handzar6402]

@@ZapperguyLOL No one cares. Go proselytize elsewhere.

[@Danno_GK]

George had a fantastic way of making this point without really offending anyone. I share his views 100% with most things but its important to let people have faith, especially like you said, if it makes you a better person. Totally fair. Leave people to believe what they want as long as they're not hurting anyone. Also, love your reactions dude!

[@tracymangrum6349]

I’m watching this 10 months after posting so I realize that I’m speaking to no one but… I’m an atheist and if people are “trying to convince you that your religious belief is stupid” I truly hate that. It’s not stupid, irrational yes but not stupid. Don’t listen to the internet trolls who make you feel less than because they have a different answer to the god question. Atheists please stop speaking down to people because they disagree.

[@SebsDuran]

Tracy, I appreciate you. And this has to go both ways. Thanks for your example.

[@how2pick4name]

If you're not religious you don't substitute it with anything. My parents taught me right and wrong, they weren't religious AT ALL. I don't need some threat hanging over me to be a good person. I went to Christian schools but soon nothing in religion made sense to me so, yeah, no. :)

[@travisyarbrough4033]

Casino destroys Home Alone any day

[@karenmandeville7116]

i've always thought the biblical god sounded more like an abusive boyfriend.

[@andregourdine8353]

George Carlin was raised a Catholic. Why do you need to replace the belief in God with something else? I've never understood that logic.

[@casey2562]

All religious people have to constantly rationalize, they have no other choice. when believing in nonsense.

[@dakotah4528]

My whole thing is, I respect your religious beliefs and I'm on the cusp of agnosticism , these people that are disliking and hating on you .. That's upsetting me because we may have different opinions but you're amazing for laughing at this kind of stuff, and if we can comply with this kind of comedy that's the God in my book...I love you brother, you teach more than you react on these reactions, much love and appreciation to you and yours my dude

[@Mrader1983]

Carlin was more of an orator than a comedian in my opinion. Some of his later specials are more like speeches. There is an agenda that isn’t laughter.. Brilliant bit anyway, but you said it yourself “good argument”. Not just popcorn comedy, but a good mix of philosophy and cynicism or “silly putty and napalm”. I’ve watched all of his specials, but very few twice. Classic but archaic. Maybe this was funnier back in the olden times, but controversy is fleeting and you can only watch someone kick an ant hill so many times before you get bored. Have you read Leviticus 23? Lol

[@SebsDuran]

I have haha and right. Well stated. And my thing is that if this belief in non-belief made Carlin and others happier and more charitable people, I'm down with that, but I may just be a worse person as I feel a desperation for God in my life in order to do good.

[@BeOtterMyFriend]

@@SebsDuran What do you mean by that? In what ways would you act less good if you didn't believe in a god?

[@Peg__]

I used to be Catholic for decades. Although I no longer believe, I wont bash others who have a loving faith. Like, my brother is a deacon at his church; I'd describe it as Modern Evangelical. My brother's faith is beautiful and honorable. He walks the talk sharing love and kindness. Out of 6 siblings, he and I are basically the same person; Born with feral empathy. He has his style, I have mine; the message is the same.

[@dmwalker24]

Your statement about the non-religious being religious about their positions reminded me of something written by the comedian Tim Minchin as a hypothetical exchange between himself, and a proponent of pseudo-scientific spirituality... Storm: "I think you'll find that your faith in Science and Tests is just as blind as the faith of any fundamentalist" Tim: "Wow that's a good point, let me think for a bit. Oh wait, my mistake, that's absolute bullshit. Science adjusts it's views based on what's observed. Faith is the denial of observation so that Belief can be preserved."

[@markshipley6119]

Well you seem to know all the contradictory and illogical beliefs you have that he mentions, and yet you still have them. It begs the question: WHY?

[@SebsDuran]

Cus they make me happy. Ignorance is probably bliss, but I love it.

[@louielouie22]

George on Saving the Planet 😁😂🤣😯🤯

[@norskawarrior1919]

I'm pagan. I was raised predominantly Lutheran/Roman Catholic. I've been Theraveda Buddhist and Sunni Muslim. It was after taking history of world religions and religious philosophy that I realized how corrupt they all are. I believe in a higher power but not in any religious context. I believe that we are all stardust and energy, which is neither created nor destroyed but can adapt to change into other forms of energy. Religion's, especially the 3 monotheistic Abrahamic religions were passed down orally for thousands of years and across many regions before they were written. Then the compilation of stories were edited with many not making it into the books available today. Let's not forget the translations, royalty editing the book to suit their own ends etc. IMHO it's akin to the telephone game gone awry. I respect others who hold these beliefs but at the same time I wonder how they never questioned the validity. Following blindly to something that is thoroughly corrupt because of faith (again faith based of major fallacies) confuses the heck out of me. I am a questioner, I question everything and my belief in a higher power but not religion allows me to conclude that said higher power ingrained a brain in my head which works so...lol but no hate to anyone or their beliefs.

[@mrtim5363]

George Carlin was a Master WordSmith & Every word of his act was researched. He had two missions. Make you laugh & make you think. He was very good at both. This clip is near 40 years old & it's still, very successful, at both. As I said. A Master WordSmith.

[@hedonicmusic]

I've read and studied several religions, I only stayed with the ethics of each one, but I'm actually an Atheist or maybe Pantheist. Nevertheless I respect every person set of belief. Glad to see a religious person being open minded with comedy about this topic, respect bro. P.D. Never saw a reactor whie doing exercise HAHAHa lol nice, cheers.!

[@ingobordewick6480]

He was raised katholic 'till he reached the age of reason. His words. What do you replace it with? If you get rid of cancer, what do you replace it with?

[@MyReligionIs2DoGood]

There is no substitute needed for religion, as long as you have real friends and a good family.

[@djmir4]

As a fan of Carlin and a non religious God believer I appreciate your open mindedness about others points of view. What I believe in is my experience of that which seems beyond me and the evolution of the human spirit. But I see all the hypocrisy in religious power structures like Carlin does. True spirituality is about seeking a personal connection to whatever I feel God is at the time. My idea of God and reality can change at any point if I'm presented with a new experience. Like Bruce Lee once said. "Be like water."

[@87ventus]

I was 12 maybe younger but 12 when I started really listening to George Carlin, gotta say he made me think about so much. He's so right the older u get the more you see BS. Also became a fan of the great Christopher Hitchens . Yeah I'm a agnostic more than an atheist, been so turned off by all religions "rage against the Machine" but I understand people's need for some sort of Hope so I leave people alone . It's just sad. Anyway love your open mind to this great comedian. Oh and Tim Minchin hope you see more of him. ✌️

[@erinevans8605]

thank u so much for this review ur understanding and agreement and not taking offense is such a breath of fresh air on the subject I was raised Jehovah's Witness but I abandoned it in middle school and now have basically "made up" my own religion based on my personality and feelings it takes a little from just about every religion from Christianity to Buddhism to atheism, to naturalism and just about everything in between so its very well rounded and it evolves with each year as I grow I can see u r a very well rounded as well in your Christianity and don't just instantly get offended by his rationality on it but laugh and understand what he's saying so thank you very much for this review :) 🙏🙇❤👏

[@billyowen9800]

As far as I see it, everyone who want's to believe in whatever or whomever they want to believe in, or not believe in. Has every right to do just that. The only time I have a problem with what others believe in is when they are trying to force it on someone else, or is causing harm to someone or something else. Outside of that believe in whatever or whomever you want/need to to feel how you want to. It's good to have some kind of a belief, even if you dont follow any organized religion.

[@mrsd1095]

I consider myself to be spiritual, not religious. I can't get behind organized religion. Mostly because of all of the things churches have been doing wrong. Pedophiles in churches, taking money, etc.... i believe in God, just not churches. I can pray anywhere.

[@brianc.4425]

If Wilmer Valderrama and Jimmy Fallon had a baby together, you would be it.

[@norrisfromthenorth1258]

I'm not religious but God is within, to me that is Good , Orderly , Direction that keeps me just fine.

[@boshidobrown]

You answered the question...meditation

[@wescarr1526]

Statism has become the new religion that people worship.

[@Julleisa]

Why do you have to substitute it with anything?

[@BNG1Fdarest]

can't fault him or anyone for any of it..first of all he's joking...but if you hear nothing but false information about our Lord..you would think that too...when one hears the Word properly... it all makes sense! I love America cause we can joke about any subject... as a Christian.. im not even close to offended..as no one should be..cause these are comedians! thanks for your take on it brother.. gang gang

[@Thomas-r5q9g]

The problem is 3 years on some Christians I want to make their views into law

[@andreaslange8256]

What makes us human is the ability of self awareness and self reflection. But that mostly is not a matter of pure self related recognition, but is fueled by the fact that we, as communicative social beings, are recognized, reflected by others. Think about it - most we can say about us has to do with others. Our relation to them, their image and verdict of us, us compared to them. And more often than not, reaching for a better image in the others´eyes is the way to choose to improve self. Now, when it comes to contemplative self reflection, or just intuitive "self feeling", aside from others´ perception or social conventions aka "morals", we are also in need for some kind of a person opposite, for a recipient of our thoughts and feelings. That´s where spirituality comes from, that´s where "god" has it´s home. This assumed person opposite and it´s assumed judgement in the end is our inner "quality control", reminding us to stay honest and true when reflecting (and judging) ourselves, not do drift into dishonest dreamery. As philosopher Bertrand Russell said: Question is not if there is a god, but if we need a god.

[@Thenicolasduran]

Wow good job my man! Miss you dude!

[@dreese4836]

Why do you need to “substitute” anything with religion or vice versa?

[@SebsDuran]

Good question. And you know, I don't think you actually do... Meaning is perhaps the better term. If we find meaning and it makes us better ourselves and serve others, I think that is just fine. But to each their won. Thanks for the question. But it does seem like religious tendencies are part of being a human being. If we do not create religions, we make something our religion, for example a government can become a religion to someone. So maybe knowing that tendency can allow us to just keep centering ourselves back to our meaning and purpose instead.

[@EvanSchatz]

I'm an atheist but I understand that prayer is really just the effort to contemplate deeply on a subject - I've not much been into mediation but it seems to follow along the same principle. George follows the more literal route but it's really the same thing

[@Chadner]

Awesome reaction, man. I agree that George took somethings out of context, or exagerated a bit to get a laugh and that if you look in the scriptures you won't find that super hero savior God that atheists say doesn't exist. The bible is much more complicated and since I read it in the original hebrew (not all of it, still working on it) I have come to realise that the translations are a big part of the problem. The original text is much more ambiguous as to who is God, how many Gods are there, who did what when, etc. Through translations and then through mass indoctrination and convertions we lost so much of the original mystical meaning. I was born a jew but through most of my young life I was an atheist, then I had a few revelations and realized that Science is the modern religion (to answer your question from the video) and that I was not an atheist at all, I had just put my belief in science. Since then I have gone back to my roots and found Spirituality my own way. People need faith to live, no one lives without having faith on something, and I really admire you for 'testing your faith' and laughing at some of the ridiculous sides of religious beliefs while knowing that it goes way deeper than that. I wish more people were as open minded as you, my brother :)

[@names_are_useless]

Oxford Dictionary definitions: * RELIGIOUS: relating to or believing in a religion, a person bound by monastic vows. * RELIGION: The belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods. Science isn't a religion, it's a set of laws for governing how reality around us works. Unlike religion, we have to be willing to supplant our previous conceptions of reality based on The Scientific Method and Observation, whereas religion (particularly the Abrahamic faiths) purport the dogma of "blind faith" being the ultimate ethos to follow. I was a Christian for 25 years and gave it up after I realized I had no proof of Yahweh/Jehovah existing, just as the preachers I grew up had no proof that Satan put dinosaur bones in the ground to lead people astray, the End of the World was coming back in 2005, Evolution was completely false, etc. I don't go weekly to a "House of Worship" for Science, I don't base the way I live my life around the latest Scientific findings ... it's a false equivalence that I see Theists making time and time again. Science =/= Religion. That's not to say I don't have my own philosophies (which, let me be clear, Philosophy =/= Religion). I have made it an ethos for myself not to have blind faith in anything. I will put my faith in people that prove themselves to me (family and friends that love me and I love in return), and in ideas that I can personally observe and test (I have faith in gravity because I have observed its affects on me, around me and in nature). And if some of those previous ideas I had are found later not to be true? I do my best to accept I was wrong and move on (I need to be willing to change and grow). Christianity requires you to "believe" without observation or testing. You never see Yahweh/Jehovah giving support to any Skeptics in The Bible, do you? In fact, if there is someone not following his will in The Bible, God reveals himself to them and basically commands them to do something ... unless you're in early Genesis: then God mass murders the entire Earth's population minus Noah and his family (the only apparent believers) and 2 of every kind of Animal (what a "kind" is is very vague, and Biology does not confirm such a genealogical idea of every animal species flat lining 6,000 years ago, but I digress) in a global flood (including likely millions of innocent babies and kids), and (at the end of it all) God just says "Won't do it again, look at the pretty rainbow!" and doesn't even apologize for the genocide. Real upstanding guy he is. Well God, if you exist, speak to me, prove this Skeptic wrong ... oh, and could you apologize for the mass murder? I'd appreciate it, thanks. (Why shouldn't we expect God to follow the same Ten Commandments he expects us to follow?) And before you ask: I've read The Bible all the way through, 3 times, each with a different translation. They were all English translations admittedly, and not in the original Hebrew. I do imagine some things