Dawkins Calls THIS Evil!? (A Christian REACTS) | Must Hear Ending…

In this video, Richard Dawkins and Alex O'Connor discuss what Dawkins calls "The most evil idea in the New Testament" & then a Christian uses the Bible to react to this claim. I hope you find this beneficial and encouraging... and.. dare I say... convicting.
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[@Nyyre]

I used to think Richard Dawkins was some giant intellectual threat to Christianity… now that I’ve heard him out, I realize it’s the other way around, Christianity is a giant threat to his intellect.

[@justamannn8674]

Well said.

[@davidjoly9816]

That's a good observation.

[@Gruuvin1]

He's intellectually dishonest, with a built-in bias against the Creator, so why would anyone trust him as an evolutionist?

[@Yahushaislife]

The more people who believe, the less foothold Satan has in general

[@maxodgaard1335]

All science is a threat to christianity/religion

[@wcm8909]

Kind of weird to consider something so evil when you don’t actually believe in objective right and wrong.

[@AlphonsoFrett-xz6pi]

Good point 😅

[@wcm8909]

I believe in objective truth and I believe God is that truth so for me it’s not subjective at all.

[@ghost11282]

​@SydneyBell-eh6je theists all follow an objective moral code that God gave us that we all subconsciously agree to. It's how we know homosexuality is wrong intuitively, all across the planet.

[@aaronadamson7463]

@SydneyBell-eh6je it's not subjective. God objectively exists, He has set an objective standard outside human minds, and we try to follow that to the best of our ability. But we don't point to our subjective individual opinions, we point to the objective absolute morality that God has established

[@LennyCash777]

@SydneyBell-eh6je In other words, you agree that Dawkins is wrong in making matter-of-fact statements about anything being objectively evil, including anything in the Bible?

[@robe4314]

As a former atheist, I used to revere Dawkins, but after being saved and watching this I realize how ignorant he is on the Bible which is striking to me now. He’s obviously a very intelligent person which makes it even more striking. He’s clearly never read or made an attempt to understand the Bible before making his claims which is in itself very unscientific!

[@justamannn8674]

Agree 100%

[@Vilasiiiii]

It's really quite appalling, particularly: the pride. It just exudes from him, as though from his very pours. I, as well, struggle to see what I used to revere in the man. Perhaps it was just the reflection of my own pride, and my own desire to destroy, that was working in me. It's really quite pitiable - a tragedy, of sorts.

[@maicholor2849]

Intelligence often if not always comes with pride, which is the main stumbling block for many who consider themselves superior than thou!

[@ubersheizer5398]

Did you become a Christian by reading and making an attempt to understand the Bible? Or did you become a Christian through a personal experience or through a time of despair you were going through? Or a chick or dude?

[@sophiacristina]

I think when we are young, that rebellious energy attract us. When we grow old, it looks very cringe, and Dawkins looks like someone that never grew up. Most people i know that had problems with religious stuff in their life were when they were teens and had rigid parents, once they left their house, religion never made a difference for them to be so rebellious. That is why i assume (of course, not generalize) that when there is a bitter atheist, that this person is very likely teen. However, when i was atheist, i still disliked Dawkins, because i was skeptic enough to be skeptic to some of his claims and i disliked his arrogance. But i had this energy in the atheist community of the time.

[@flimsyjimnz]

An old saying: You don't need to teach a child to be bad, you do need to teach a child to be good.

[@ImadeGodmybitch]

And if you want to make a good person do bad things, just give them religion.

[@flamez5114]

@taylortetu8663 that's true, religion is bad. Christianity is relationship with Christ 👏

[@domcruise274]

@@ImadeGodmybitchwe’re all mixed up people, at times we do good and at times we do and intend bad. The proof is that no person wants you to know all of their true motives and intentions.

[@ImadeGodmybitch]

@@flamez5114 Whatever helps you get up out bed in the mornings, I guess. 🤷

[@flamez5114]

@@ImadeGodmybitch 🕴🏿

[@TheAnePink]

"Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools" Romans 1:22

[@joeleniola9140]

Good job quoting an unreliable source, the bible.

[@Shiranu17]

​@@joeleniola9140... a source about what?

[@mikescollard6499]

​@@joeleniola9140Yet so true. Your dilemma.

[@fizzbrew]

​@@joeleniola9140 edgy

[@jyllianrainbow7371]

@@joeleniola9140 If the Bible is just a work of fiction written by ancient humans thousands of years ago, then that quote is even more fire. 🔥

[@Mike_Wilson_KJV]

Richard Dawkins is a perfect example of 'Knowledge without Understanding'.

[@Earthad23]

Knowledge is not wisdom.

[@Mule-chezedek]

Just think if you criticized his book...but then everything you said indicated you've never read it...🤔. Nobody would consider that smart...so why does he get a pass🤣🤦‍♂️

[@elmercoblentz9432]

If the Bible couldn’t grant us the right to look down on our neighbors, mock their understanding, denigrate their accomplishments, and condemn their belief, which is exactly what the first book of it is dedicated to, and the most valued purpose for it , today, it would be as shunned, despised, and avoided as any other book authored by a murderer.

[@joeleniola9140]

Whatever you say man

[@jumperstartful]

Way past time to put him out to pasture!

[@zanesather5165]

So embarrassed i fell victim to this nihilistic trap as a young man. Without God in my life it was hell, i grew up in a god hating home and both my parents are horrible role models and lifelong addicts who are filled to the brim with pride and huberis. Humility was taught to me by the almighty and its a beautiful thing to finally become aware of. If only the 19 yr old me knew what i was missing back in 2006.

[@tayzk5929]

Don't have children. They don't consent to being born.

[@joeygrace2464]

You're still a victim, if you believe in god.

[@justin10292000]

​@joeygrace2464

[@justin10292000]

​@@joeygrace2464Category Error Fallacy. No Christian believes in or worships "god," "a god" or "one of many gods."

[@dimensionninja4929]

@@joeygrace2464 not really, there's actually nothing more liberating, because having no God is essentially saying you have no hope especially when you think of eternity.

[@jonathancaldwell-km5ig]

How is being born in sin so hard for him to believe? You don’t have to teach your kids to lie. Give kids that can’t even talk toys and see if greed is present.

[@smashmusique]

not all lies are bad... greed is not necessariyl bad

[@jonathancaldwell-km5ig]

@@smashmusique examples? Or just a Statement?

[@smashmusique]

@@jonathancaldwell-km5ig when a stranger asks how you're doing, and you're in a bad mood and don't wantto talk, it's better to say you're fine than explain every problems that you have. Thinking of yourself first, saving your money and not give everything to friends and charity

[@hunterbidensaidslesion1356]

I think the creators of South Park once said something to the effect of "babies aren't born good, they have to be taught how to be good people."

[@jonathancaldwell-km5ig]

@@smashmusique I’d say, I’m here, or I’m alive. There’s always a different way to answer truthfully without going into depth. Saving money isn’t greed, but having plenty and refusing to give away $10 to help someone is. You can save a million dollars for retirement and die the day you retire. We are all born in sin and until you accept that you need saving, you can’t be saved.

[@WaRn00b85]

As a former Atheist... and for some reason although I didn't believe in God or specifically Jesus Christ... I hated Christ, and always had this uncontrollable smirk when I mocked Jesus, or refuted Christianity... you can clearly see the same slight smirk/the same spirit in Dawkins in the beginning when he mentions "Jesus' death" - "Greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world." This is the evidence: "The prince of the power of the air (Satan) works through the sons of disobedience..." - Also, how you can refute something when you haven't even gone through the effort of actually studying that which you try to refute is purely Satan blinding you from the Truth... this man is advanced in his years and close to death... let us continually pray he finds Jesus Christ before he dies... for Every knee shall bow, and every tongue shall confess Jesus is LORD, whether they believe in Him or not, and if your name is not written in the book of life, I fear it the 2nd death eternal death that awaits you. God Bless.

[@swee7jimmy]

This is so true in some of my experiences too. How can you hate something that you don't believe in? Thank you for sharing this. I have a very "anti-Jesus athiest" friend that I really struggle to know how to approach. He's softening, but it is really taxing to be around someone who has so much disdain for the Christ.

[@CMVMic]

As a former Christian, I can tell there is no empirical evidence or sound argument for Christianity

[@user-vb3ri5gh6r]

There are people who will never accept it at death like Judah did, Jesus did everything to make him see it, still he refused…

[@user-vb3ri5gh6r]

@@swee7jimmy There are people who will never accept Christ even in hell the Bible talks about it

[@CMVMic]

As a former Christian, it is obvious that there is no god

[@yossariandunbar2829]

It's pride. Old Dawky just can't accept that he should owe God anything, let alone be thankful to him.

[@LacayoDe]

Maybe he should be thankful to Thor also and Apollo

[@wet-read]

Christians fixate on "pride" instead of "autonomy". I believe it is much more fundamentally an issue of the latter and not the former.

[@Earthad23]

@@LacayoDeRelativism isn’t as good of an argument as you think it is, moral relativism points to god more than any other logical explanations.

[@yossariandunbar2829]

@LacayoDe What an amazing and original thought. Make sure you write that down because no one else has ever said anything remotely similar. Seriously though, the principalities which ancient people called Thor and Apollo may well be deserving of some gratitude on behalf of Dawky, it's not for me to say. However, neither actually died for his sins, and neither are God, so the comparisons end abruptly and comprehensively.

[@tristanloveday5240]

​@LacayoDe Yes and what historical or philosophical evidence do we have for either of them? The cosmological argument instantly dismisses the possible existence of roughly 90%+ of all "gods". Sorry to be blunt but your trite retort just displays that you've thought very little about the subject at hand.

[@thadofalltrades]

When a soldier jumps on a grenade to save his comrades we would laud that selfless act. Jesus jumped on a cosmic grenade that would have destroyed all of humanity. There is no greater love than this.

[@zacyoung4446]

"There is no greater love than this: that a person would be willing to lay down his life for the sake of his friends" john 15:13

[@thadofalltrades]

@@zacyoung4446 and even more amazing is that because the Father and the Son have foreknowledge, they knew the grenade was coming. Jesus decided to jump on that grenade from the foundation of the world and because the Father loved us so much as well, he let his son do it.

[@paulfroelich1024]

​@@thadofalltrades...And even more amazing because he didn't even necessarily do it for his friends, but for his enemies as well.

[@tbishop4961]

But it's not a thing to worship or idolize. It's a thing to do

[@CrystalLovesChrist]

@@paulfroelich1024 Amen! He did it not just for you and me but the Dawkins of the world 🙏🏾

[@rickintexas1584]

Richard Dawkins is the clear example of someone with a little knowledge, yet he is so smug that he cannot see the facts that others present. He thinks he knows the Bible and Christian Theology, but he clearly does not.

[@dimensionninja4929]

Used to believe the Bible was just "the book of Christians" but then later in my adult years I started studying the historical, archeological, testimonial and overall truths of the Gospels. And I was amazed, how it was able to predict the future on various occasions, and speak to me.

[@AndrewReevesArt]

I’ve never met an atheist who wasn’t an egomaniacal know it all pain in the ass - as soon as they confess they’re an atheist I bail 😂

[@OiMate-sj1os]

@@dimensionninja4929 same I got caught in the bs of Richard Dawkins before doing my own research of the bible and Jesus himself. Now I'm a christian.

[@alexpontecorvi3092]

I think Alex realized during this interview just how shallow Dawkins is

[@Si_Mondo]

​@santanoschsantosch3016Where has anyone claimed that Alex is unbiased? His approach to skepticism appears to be of good faith, unlike other Internet atheists.

[@tristanloveday5240]

This is an eye-opening insight into someone who is an actual philsopher, questioning and thinking about the subject at hand vs. Someone who is so dogmatic that they refuse to even entertain a simple question.

[@justamannn8674]

Well said.

[@adayah2933]

Do you realize that Alex has probably exactly the same views as Dawkins, only he is playing the Devil's advocate for the purposes of the interview? Also - Dawkins is not dogmatic, he has addressed religious issues a million times in the past. Maybe he is too old and tired (with all due respect) to put the effort to do it again, especially given his awareness that Alex already knows and agrees with all his arguments.

[@ser-Ike]

Ive been guilty of this level of pride for many years, even as a christian. Its only in my 40s that i found the humility to actually LISTEN. Its changibg my life in ways i could never have appreciated before!

[@lauren-puppytails]

I was watching “a streetcar named desire” my mom begged me to so i did. the main character Blanche had done terrible things in her past, she was immoral and unclean and throughout the entire film all she did was try to escape her own mind and guilt. all she wanted was someone to see her without the fear of judgement but she hid her face in darkness because she knew she’d be judged. i couldn’t help but think “all she needs is Jesus" she doesnt exist of course, but there are so many people out there who need that forgiveness, someone who sees all of them and still forgives them and NEVER brings it up but just loves them… its what every human yearns for, to be known and loved without compromise

[@saucyquis6953]

the word “evil” cannot come out an atheist’s mouth lol

[@Jim-kz6oz]

Christians know how to use it the most considering they do it the most 😂

[@wichitadisciple9874]

@@Jim-kz6ozTell that Mao, Hitler and Stalin.

[@CountCulture27]

⁠@@Jim-kz6ozNo. We all, atheist and Christian alike, sin pretty comparable.

[@saucyquis6953]

@@Jim-kz6oz this would’ve been a nice comeback if it were true lol, statistically secular humanism has done the most harm to people.

[@LacayoDe]

I guess not EVIL was invented by religion 😂😂😂😂😂😂 as Christopher Hitchens famously answered.. Where does Evil come from? RELIGION

[@NubianLove59]

Woe to those who call evil good and good evil,Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness,Who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Woe to those who are wise in their own eyesAnd understanding in their own sight! Isaiah 5:20-21 LSB

[@alecfoster4413]

I don't normally relate to scripture quotes but yours was spot on!

[@crou8040]

Spot on. As a preacher, I quite often quote those scriptures. I refer to this generation as the "Isaiah 5:20 generation."

[@scarolinispicks4073]

YES!!!!!! I am bingie watching these videos/debates...and continue to be astounded by the level of arrogance, and ignorance. But more so the downright disrespect and hostility of non believers.@@crou8040

[@davidbusciglio5529]

Those very Scriptures came to mind for myself, exactly, after seeing this video. Dawkins is, tragically, a walking poster boy for Isaiah 5:20, and for Romans 1:22, 28.

[@MastinoNapoletano420]

I am a sinner. I get reminded in each of your videos. Thank you for sharing! The most “evil” passage is Mathew 10:34 to me. “Do not suppose I came bring peace, I came to bring a sword.” I have had to deal with this with close family and it has had a burden on me. It really hurts when one’s mother and father doesn’t get it. Thanks for sharing. Hope all is well!

[@wesa5436]

The truth must be cut from all the lies and deception. It seems violent, but it only SEEMS violent. Definitely not evil.

[@MiaEvo]

In my understanding of this passage is that followers of Christ will not find peace even with their own families and friends who don't follow Christ. There will be separation between people who believe in God and people who don't and want to fight with followers of Christ. We fight a spiritual war. There is no peace with the world when you follow Christ. We will find ourselves at odds with non believers and that is a fact. Matthew 10:33-36 King James Version 33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. 34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. 35 For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. 36 And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.

[@markwildt5728]

Listening to the most harsh critics of the Bible like Dawkins, it's painfully obvious they have never actually read the Scripture, or have a clue what it actually says.

[@justamannn8674]

100%

[@maxodgaard1335]

Book of Noah was more than enough..... such a vengeful god, no thx..... 😄

[@Si_Mondo]

​@@maxodgaard1335Not read it, have you? There is no book of Noah in the Bible 😂😂😂

[@adayah2933]

@@evansplittorff6942 When has Dawkins said anything confidently about a thing he did not understand? Trans people is a really bad example, because the classification of humans into males and females is primarily the domain of biology, and you know, he is a professor?...

[@Heygoodlooking-lk9kg]

Why would anyone read scripture? To be told a man walked on water? Pls

[@Bride-on4gj]

Richard Dawkin lost his integrity and so my respect for him when Professor John Lennox caught him lied on camera claiming some Bible scholars disagreed with Jesus' resurrection, something that he later apologies for. I no longer take him seriously 🙏

[@davidplummer2473]

He admitted Jesus really existed. He still doesn't believe in his resurrection.

[@PastPresented]

No, Lennox did not catch Dawkins- in conversation, he made a big deal of a single sentence Dawkins had written years earlier, and Dawkins, unable to remember his exact words, made the mistake of trusting Lennox's misleading summary of the sentence.

[@Bride-on4gj]

@PastPresented Lennox made a big deal out of Dawkin's one single sentence, so what? Words are a building block of a sentence, a sentence, a building block of a paragraph, a paragraph, a building block of a book. Therefore, to fact- check a single sentence saves the masses from consuming a misleading narrative full of lies 🦧

[@PastPresented]

@@Bride-on4gj But Lennox misrepresented / strawmanned the sentence- that's kind of the opposite of fact-checking.

[@justamannn8674]

Yes

[@sammygoodnight]

G.K. Chesterton once noted that it is odd to deny the doctrine of original sin because it can be objectively proven by walking out in the street and watching how people behave.

[@Corkyrooster]

Haha it is that simple.

[@bbgun061]

My daughter, when she was barely over a year old and couldn’t yet speak, could understand simple instructions and follow them. Yet sometimes she would try to do anything other than what she was told. She didn’t have to be taught to disobey. Almost as soon as she began speaking, she told me her first lie. No one had to teach her that, either. Sinning comes naturally to children, they need to be taught NOT to sin.

[@T_J_]

​@@bbgun061'Sin' is a made up concept, made up by a cult that got too big.

[@user-fo9lq5oc8k]

Thats ridiculous. It makes absolutely no sense yet millions have fallen to the hypnosis and brainwashing techniques used by religions around the world.

[@Agaporis12]

Yes, either deny that a man can experience exquisite pleasure in the skinning of a cat, or deny his inborn union with absolute morality. One of the two. And instead they think they can deny morality. Easily said, but never accomplished

[@2L8M8Basher]

You don't have to teach a child to lie, it is automatic.

[@marana.th4]

Isaiah 5:20-21 Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, And prudent in their own sight!

[@chrisazure1624]

Alex exposes the shallowness of Dawkins.

[@Earthad23]

Materialism

[@jumperstartful]

Time to stop wasting time with Dawkins. Pray for him but no more interviews.

[@chrisazure1624]

@@jumperstartful Wipe the dust off your feet.

[@adayah2933]

No, a different process is taking place: - Dawkins explains generally why a particular Christian idea is hideous/nonsensical/etc.; - Alex, playing Devil's advocate, bends over backwards to salvage any sensical bit from the idea; - Dawkins agrees that the bit could be salvaged with sufficient effort. But the original idea that Dawkins criticized reamins hideous/nonsensical/etc. ...

[@MicahMicahel]

the left believes people start off good and the system makes them bad. It's always the 'system's' fault. They don't think they need to get better. They just want affirmation.

[@danielgilbert3044]

Lets be praying for these men and this generation : )

[@Silver77cyn]

Nothing fails like prayer.

[@danielgilbert3044]

@@Silver77cyn wow you never had a prayer answered? Time to place your faith in Jesus immediately.

[@secular-c-yy8xj]

I just had a prayer answered. So, picture this: Last night, I was on a full-blown quest to find my elusive car keys. Desperation kicked in, and in a moment of sheer desperation, I decided to pull out the big guns-I prayed. Lo and behold, this morning, there they were, gleaming under a pile of junk mail! Now, I'm not sure if it was the divine intervention of Jesus, Zeus, Brahma, Odin, Thor, Hades, Apollo, or even the tranquil spirit of Buddha that answered my call. So, here I am, scratching my head, wondering if the real God could kindly raise a hand, or better yet, hand me a spare set of keys. Cheers to the divine mystery of misplaced objects and the eclectic pantheon of potential helpers! 🤔@@danielgilbert3044

[@justin10292000]

​@@Silver77cynAbsurd and completely false statement.

[@Edwin-pw7cu]

He is already dead

[@vrijmens]

@Brandon McGuire. Awesome to see your Love for Christ Jesus God coming out so strong in defense of our Lord. Tears in my eyes. And many Amen. Thank you! God bless!

[@TajsJespersen]

Had a conversation with someone saying it is selfish for a father to choose to take care of a baby with downs syndrome, because it’s a waste of resources. This is what an atheistic worldview results in.

[@ingela_injeela]

Yes it is. My grandson has Downs Syndrome, and he is the loveliest little boy, who has really enriched all of our lives so much. But before he was born, I heard some horrible opinions expressed by unbelieving relatives.

[@RCSNIPER34]

This interview really exposed Dawkins ignorance on the Bible, Jesus and Christianity altogether.

[@PastPresented]

Did it? As I understand it, Dawkins did quite a lot of Bible reading when researching his books on religion; what he didn't do was the sort of reading between the lines that people like Brandon seem to love.

[@nitsujism]

​@@PastPresentedThat's because the reading between the lines is open to wild interpretation. Which is why there are thousands of denominations.

[@cassiebennet4262]

There's only two demonitions. Works verses grace through faith. Guess who's on the broad path.

[@PastPresented]

@@cassiebennet4262Even ignoring the vast gulf of trinitarian versus unitarian, there are many more schisms than just works vs grace.

[@marksnow7569]

@@PastPresentedYou mean "grace through faith". You do great and good things but don't do the faith, you don't get that sweet goodwill from da Boss.

[@voiceofreason162]

I once described Richard as an idolotrist. Even here, from his lips, he affirms it. He believes in a human Jesus, caught out by those around him, who died needlessly, but who said nice things he picks and mixes. That's as idolotrist as it gets: a self-made idol he delights to knock from a book he's barely read.

[@Earthad23]

He’s arguing against his own delusional religious mind, he’s strawmanning religious beliefs and easily dismantling the weak opponent he hand picked.

[@CMVMic]

😂😂 you ppl never cease to amaze me. How is believing a man existed the same as worshipping or idolizing him? Do you even know what idolatry means? There is no extreme admiration for Jesus going on here

[@voiceofreason162]

@CMVMic There should be. I worked for FOF3 Naval Intelligence, HMS Hermes, 1982. My testimony is God saved me twice: the first on the lower decks on an aircraft carrier when I gave God six weeks to change my life (1) and the second time, physically, to stop me falling 6 decks down at an unsecured hatch at anchor, in a River, Lisbon, Portugal -- witnessed by 4 men - 11 months later. Right behind me. They didn't reach me in time - but Jesus did. He appeared out of thin air, grabbed me, moved me to safety and then vanished. Right in front of them. (2) - which, with hindsight was pretty good staging for what transpired over the next 40 years from that day. My experience is God doesn't break the laws of physics for everyone. Nor does He explain Himself before during or after. Faith is still the prime tool - as in exercise thereof. I just find that easier than most ever will. Elsewhere, you state Jesus is dead, get over it. No, He isn't.

[@CMVMic]

@@voiceofreason162 count yourself lucky. I almost got killed by a bus, still not proof of the supernatural. Sometimes, ppl just narrowly escape death. If i was you, I wouldnt waste it believing in fairytales. Jesus isnt dead? Where is he? In heaven? Where is that? Can you show me? Gotham city exists too, it says so right here in my comic book lol 🤡

[@Earthad23]

@@voiceofreason162 Hermes was wise

[@csmoviles]

Everytime I watch these people, the verse "wise in their own eyes" springs to mind. But I guess we all had been there once...

[@jcarh]

Oh and that we all were born into sin and death is hideous. Which is why God put on flesh and saved us from that hideous death.

[@justamannn8674]

Yes!

[@davidbusciglio5529]

Amen !!!

[@JohnSpencer90]

seriously? who was it that was planning to put us to the hideous death?

[@jcarh]

@@JohnSpencer90 the same One who the serpent thought he could plan against to murder us by God’s own judgement.

[@JohnSpencer90]

@@jcarh and who is that?

[@AlphonsoFrett-xz6pi]

Please keep in mind The Cross is Foolishness to the die-ing but to us it's the Power 🔋 of God!

[@AnewYew444]

And act of his love grace and mercy❤️

[@jimmie_g]

great point! I love how the Bible they reject has verses that perfectly sums them up! Romans 1:22 is another one that comes to mind.

[@robertdouglas8895]

Jesus showed on the cross that reason for the Crucifixion was that we reunite with God through the innocence of forgiveness, not sacrifice. "Why have you forsaken me?" "Forgive them for they know not what they do." "Into thy hands I commend my being." "If you had known what these words mean, 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice,' you would not have condemned the innocent." " For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you"

[@AlphonsoFrett-xz6pi]

Separation from the Father is a sacrifice 💔!

[@robertdouglas8895]

@@AlphonsoFrett-xz6pi Right. Don't do it. Jesus didn't do it. He returned to God through forgiveness, not sacrifice. He is the way for us to do the same.

[@mmtt2866]

Your words in the end brought a bit of tears in my eyes, I agree completely. God bless you.

[@TheDenisedrake]

Same with me. Seeing a strong man get a little choked up gets me every time.

[@dubwin11]

Instead of judging him...we should pray for him 🙏

[@TheDenisedrake]

When people say "People believe in lots different gods. Who then, is the one true god?". I like the response "The one true God is the one you hate."

[@bikecameraaction3334]

Dawkins is so short of ideas and arguments. If I were an atheist, I'd be ashamed of him!

[@bornagainspirit]

If you were an atheist, you would be alike so you wouldn't see his shallowness.

[@alecfoster4413]

Indeed. He is a mental midget who gives even atheists a bad name.

[@CziffraNum]

God uses Dawkins for this reason I think. Dawkins and Hitches first pushed me more into atheism but at the end helped me to convert to the Holy Catholic Church due to the obvious stupidity and shallowness they display.

[@CMVMic]

He doesnt need arguments... it is plainly obvious that Christianity is false

[@crungefactory]

@@CMVMici used to think that too when I was young. Then I studied it

[@frankcavazos5263]

The thing is that we as believers, have had our spiritual eyes open and now we can see the beauty of the Cross. This man knows in his heart that God exists but is refusing Him at every turn. I pray for him and hope that one day soon, he will finally see what we see, before he takes his final breath. Maranatha King Jesus!

[@Earthad23]

It’s that small voice within him that makes him doubt his own certainty.

[@TheLowToneG]

As an agnostic, I think I can see the beauty of the Cross, but the people who decide turn from their sins for Jesus' sake, still don't deserve to not pay for their sins. I mean they should pay for them, but not eternally, but as long as they need. There's evidence that the so-called born again Christians still sin every day. If entering heaven demands perfection from every and each of us, a substitutionary payment won't solve any problems. It's basically cheating the system. I know Christians argue that people who were born again in this life, will become perfect after their resurrection, but as long as they are the same person with memories from this life, they are prone to fall into sin over and over again even in heaven! There's a huge contradiction there! Just how we can solve that if we must believe we will be the same person after our resurrection and not some other people who will resemble us, but won't have our memories?

[@muppetonmeds]

People don't realize this is how everything works in life. We sacrifice the life of plants and animals so our flesh bodies can live so there had to be a sacrifice so our souls could live. TC

[@TheLowToneG]

There you go, my comment has been deleted... Fine! So it means was problematic and/or true.

[@O_tropos]

He will see either now or later on down the path1cor15:22. Also every knee shall bow and every tongue shall JOYFULLY accept, Jesus as King phil2:10-11. No one can say Jesus is King without having the holy spirit 1cor12:3

[@justin10292000]

Brother, your emotion and passion when you talked about Jesus: powerful and beautiful to hear and see. Yes and Amen, brother. Your ministry greatly blesses me.

[@jeffellenberger3963]

And Woe to those who call good evil…”

[@georgetsoukalas1409]

I actually like Alex. The most honest, well-spoken and respectful atheist I have seen so far on the internet. Certainly more honest and knowledgeable than me when I was a cynical atheist. I think he will open his heart to Christ one day.

[@CziffraNum]

I called this too! He will be an excellent Catholic apologist some day. I pray he finds his way Home!

[@joeleniola9140]

He is not

[@chrissmiles2456]

Agree completely, and Atheists actually serve a great purpose for Christ. They eventually fail and one can learn from their failures and find the Truth.

[@Rezwolf]

He is apathetic and egotistical. He is proud of being an atheist and doesn’t care if his children are or aren’t doomed let alone himself. He’s in a sinking ship thinking this is how all ships operate even though he’s read about land and ships staying afloat forever. Saying hey i cant prove theres land or a repair job to this vessel even though it came with instructions because i haven’t seen it repaired ever or land ever so it must not exist. Might as well die

[@99range92def]

Apostate porphet is another one, he's ex muslim athiest but has a soft spot for christianity and he hangs out with david wood who i believe God is using to set an example for him to accept Jesus eventually.

[@venombanefo7615]

Totally clueless about the Bible and has no understanding of who our Lord Jesus is. Can't watch anymore.

[@joeleniola9140]

yeah and brandon a known biblical scholar knows this.

[@PastPresented]

Imagine you're an atheist. Apologists for *every* religion with even a vague claim of the existence of a deity will expect you to have a detailed knowledge of their scriptures and the interpretation of those scriptures.

[@DarrylAJones]

Then read The Christ Letters. They will blow your mind and leave you with the shame of being misinformed.

[@colinpierre3441]

@@DarrylAJones Those letters are a part of Revelation, and the book of Revelation has many figurative meanings... what is particularly mind blowing about them?

[@Aj-tu4gv]

7 charkras 3rd eye enlightenment

[@natalia1045]

Well I was an atheist.. I mean I am still searching… but the idea of sin was actually the most “duh” to me, because all it takes is to look around and reflect on your life.

[@robertschultz9623]

To me, God is the best explanation for Life.

[@jaimesolis8362]

Always sad to see old folks cling to misery.

[@mattwhite7287]

Like an ancient death cult? 😅

[@CziffraNum]

He kind of looks weird too. I'm not picking on anyone's looks but sometimes I think that it shows on the outside how you are spiritually. He looks like someone who has let the evil one completely take over.

[@stevedriscoll2539]

I am agreeing with your point, but not as it applies to Dawkins necessarily. I think a great example of your point is Victoria Nuland.

[@jcmoreira2036]

I believe that when the Pharisees said that Christ cast out demons by the power of the devil, there were no more opportunities left for them...sad.

[@muppetonmeds]

I haven't thought of that but yes they blasphemed the Holy Ghost when they did that. TC

[@abdul7591]

Many years ago, back in the ‘80’s, I encountered a news story about a man who sacrificed his life to save the life of a child ( not his own). The story got about 10 seconds of air time, but it’s cavalier treatment in the media broke my heart.

[@midimusicforever]

I have much more respect for Alex O'Connor than I have for Richard Dawkins.

[@damboulton]

Alex is really very good at searching for and presenting the best and most faithful interpretation of his opponents arguments, clearly a young man who is looking for truth. Dawkins, unfortunately i feel, does not echo this positive qualitiy and less so the older he gets.

[@edwardweaver6869]

I was coming here to say that, Alex strikes me as an atheist who is more skeptical in general. Dawkins is the old guard anti Christian type. The type of person to strawman his opponent as hard as he can. I truly appreciate Alex’s effort to at least understand or contextualize arguments FROM a theistic world view.

[@nebbyscumbold]

Don't be fooled. He's highly conceited; he's displaying his intellect and knowledge for one purpose: to gain attention. He's not influencing anyone academically, through writing, philisophically, politically or socially. He's the intellectual equivalent of a dumb blonde showing her arse on Instagram.

[@BabyDingo]

Alex? He’s not searching at all. Just a youtuber trying to hustle money

[@semosancus5506]

I suspect Dawkins will repent on his death bed.

[@randyorr9443]

@@semosancus5506 And according to Christian rules, that will be good enough to get him straight into heaven with St. Peter and all the rest. I suspect that Hitler repented also.

[@gregariousguru]

If we aren't born into sin, then it should be no problem for Dawkins to name at least 5 people he knows who have never done anything bad in their lifetime. I'm betting he can't name one.

[@Rand0mPeon]

I can name one, but not five. Jesus.

[@T_J_]

How are you so unaware that the concept of sin and people doing bad things aren't the same thing? I can't understand why anyone would need this explaining to them. Fascinating.

[@Eme281]

@@T_J_ doing bad things is sinning. Sin means missing the mark, so if someone does something objectively bad, they have sinned, so they are the same thing.

[@T_J_]

@@Eme281 I suggest you re-read my comment. If you still don't get it, let me know.

[@Eme281]

@@T_J_ Please go ahead and explain, it would be much appreciated 😊

[@fouledout443]

This gives me hope, Alex is really smart and I feel like many seeds have been planted...just a matter of time, praying he finds Christ! 🙏

[@nicksibly526]

Dawkins simply expressed the limit case of a Protestant mindset.

[@dianaginn151]

Why do you have to teach a child to be good. You don’t have to teach children to t do wrong.

[@ilsedemolder3973]

So this means we are born as sinners?

[@troywalstra9300]

Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: (Romans 5:12, KJV)​@@ilsedemolder3973

[@scottfw7169]

@@ilsedemolder3973It is an effect of, a consequence of, being born in this fallen world.

[@marksnow7569]

You don't have to teach children to do wrong, but it's a good idea to teach them to do wrong the right way. You teach children skills for life.

[@tayzk5929]

Don't have children. They don't consent to being born.

[@jackpine1955]

Alex, I don’t know if your statement, “I don’t believe in the god that Dawkins doesn’t believe in either“ is original to you, but I love it!!

[@Daily_Dose_Of_Wisdom]

It’s Brandon, and yes, that’s Dr. Lennox!

[@bheki97_overseer]

Alex understands the bible so well, better than many Christians. What is left in him is conviction. We should pray for him

[@REGular_rach]

Love your videos! Please continue to post videos like these. They are thought provoking and encouraging. God bless you

[@mell0city]

He doesn't even want to talk about it.... are you serious?! He couldn't shed a single insight for others...?

[@puncher6536]

I so appreciate your videos! Thank you!

[@Suavemente_Enjoyer]

Great Video, Brother! God Bless your ministry! ❤️

[@joeashbubemma]

We have a problem with the meaning of "sin" because we focus on ourselves. When you look at the absolute holiness and perfection of God, then you understand why "falling short", at even the most minute level, CANNOT be accepted as righteousness without the blood of Yeshua.

[@infinitelyexhausted]

Always impressed with Alex O'Connor.

[@SmilingCamperVan-fn4em]

He his like darkins,it all pretence

[@DivineLoveArchive]

@@SmilingCamperVan-fn4em I agree and people just dont seem able to see that. alex is a *hard* atheist with a cold intellect. Only ambitious to be a consistent atheist.

[@andytheindividual3862]

Hey bro. Just wanted to say thank you for the videos. I look forward to them, they increase my faith, and they help time go by while im working. Bless you in Jesus name!

[@Daily_Dose_Of_Wisdom]

Thanks brother! Glad you’re finding them beneficial!

[@TheVladimirs]

Love it Brother! Thank you and keep the Truth coming.

[@pagetnewland4911]

Branden, the love of Christ so beautifully shines through you brother..it is clear that your heart is completely enamored with him..I love to hear your speak..oozing with the grace of God..thankyou

[@goodson77784]

That it's a hideous idea in his words is not for him to decide.

[@joshuakohlmann9731]

Of course it is. Anyone has the right to declare something hideous or otherwise. Whether you agree with him or not is another matter.

[@Earthad23]

@@joshuakohlmann9731You claim an objective morality to be true, and simultaneously claim ethics are just an opinion.

[@Earthad23]

@@joshuakohlmann9731The question is what is TRUE, were the Nazis good from their perspective? Is murdering children ever good? Or is that objectively bad?

[@goodson77784]

The entire concept is so far above him and you that it's not even a debate. God knows what He's doing don't question it. @@joshuakohlmann9731

[@joshuakohlmann9731]

@@Earthad23 What do you mean? I never claimed either.

[@davidanderson-wn4ep]

The two things that speak to me most about the legitimacy of the Bible are the idea that I can see the power and glory of God in his creation (nature and the universe) and the sinfulness of man. I recognize that description of human sinfulness because I see my own propensity to do things I shouldn't do and to take pleasure in doing things I know are wrong.

[@MichaelPoke]

10:39 beautifully and powerfully said. Thank you. So encouraging.

[@Homeatlast101]

Amen Brother!!!!!! Thank you for showing all this and then tying it up with God's Word. In Jesus' Name..... Thank you!

[@brucemoose926]

Heinous is his exact word. Dawkins believes he has the right to judge God. He is obsessed with trying not to believe in God. He knows deep down, all we do, that God exists. We pushed the idea aside but at the moment of death, we all believe in God.

[@nitsujism]

No, we don't.

[@tayzk5929]

Don't have children. They don't consent to being born.

[@grasroots601222]

No we do not I assure you. Try not to be so deluded.

[@justin10292000]

​@grasroots601222 atheists put blind faith in the belief that a non-programmed-by-a-Mind, unguided-by-a-Mind accident--the brain according to the atheistic worldview--can be "trusted" to give them "truth." Now THAT is blind faith and delusion!!!

[@justin10292000]

​@@nitsujismYou will soon enough, un-redpilled one!

[@user-re9kr3el3c]

Your description of Jesus on the cross as the true example of heroism that all heroic stories refer to is an excellent point. I hadn't thought of it that way.

[@nitsujism]

It's not. A sacrifice in place of the deeds of others is unjust and immoral. It would never be allowed in today's justice systems.

[@user-re9kr3el3c]

@nitsujism Respectfully, I hardly think that modem courts are where we should seek the standard for justice. God is the standard. Jesus gave His life to pay the price for our sins. What an incredible thing for Him to do for us. And it satisfied God's perfect justice. We know that because God raised him from the dead to show that he had paid the penalty for sin. The only reason that Jesus could do that was because he didn't have to pay a penalty for his own sin, so he could pay the penalty in place of us.

[@nitsujism]

​@@user-re9kr3el3c The courts do just fine with justice. Even if they're not perfect, the idea of justice is leap years ahead of the Christian idea of justice which frankly just harks back to a more barbaric time. Jesus didn't give anything. He was captured by the Romans and killed. His followers did not expect this to happen so rather than ditch the cult they concocted a story about human sacrifice. This paying for sins with sacrifices business is just made up to save face. It's amazing that people fall for it.

[@user-re9kr3el3c]

@@nitsujism When Jesus made his final trip to Jerusalem for Passover, he knew that he was going to die, but he went anyway. When he went to the garden to pray, he knew that Judas was going to betray him and turn him over to the Jewish leaders. He didn't hide or try to evade them. When he stood before the high priest and the Sanhedrin council, he said nothing in his own defense. When he stood before Pilate and later Herod, he said nothing in his own defense. When Pilate again tried to get Jesus to give him a reason to let him go, he would not. Yes, Jesus gave his life. It was not taken from him. (John 10:17-18). As for the disciples "saving face" by concocting "a story about human sacfifice" to pay for sin, you are right that the disciples didn't seem to expect Jesus to be crucified, even though he had told them he must die repeatedly. It seems pretty unlikely that they made this up, though, for many reasons. Among them is the fact that most of them would be shunned, imprisoned, and killed for their profession of belief in Jesus. Given the way the Christian message spread over the next 30 years and beyond, despite immense persecution, it seems much more likely that they truly believed it.

[@jamesjeson6207]

@@nitsujismWhy did God become man? To solve the Human Dilemma. God is merciful but just. Man sinned. God’s justice demands restitution. Forgiveness without restitution is not justice. Restitution must be given equal to the damages done. But sin against an infinitely holy God demands infinite restitution. No way can man pay. That’s the Human Dilemma. Only an infinitely holy person can atone. Only God. He didn’t have to, but He had to. And He did. God’s mercy satisfied His justice by His sacrifice. God will not be outdone by man in sacrificial love. So yes. God died in the flesh. He will judge us, as one of us. That’s fair. And no, God did not cease to exist. The Trinity.

[@SarahDixon-tx4zx]

He is a member of the Intelligensia. Proud and always right!

[@TurinTuramber]

Prove him wrong if this disturbs you.

[@johacopete6088]

Your channel is a blessing to me. Thank you 😊 Praise the Lord ❤

[@crou8040]

Dawkins is an old man yelling at the rain.

[@deeds7529]

Dawkins is alive because of mercy. He’s really old, I pray he is born again before his death

[@f.k.b.16]

I appreciate this comment. He was someone's son. Someone's grandson. His heart can be changed.

[@Suavemente_Enjoyer]

Fr

[@joeleniola9140]

I think he will die in peace and no need to believe in fairy tales.

[@fouledout443]

​@@joeleniola9140you might want to start gathering up to date facts and grouping them together, to compare against your current understanding that it's a fairly tale and you will likely be surprised. Instead of looking at the Bible as an umbrella that covers everything, start gathering facts about the Bible and modern science and think of each of these as a brick, one on top of another, building the case for it likely being true, it starts making a lot more sense that way.

[@Edwin-pw7cu]

He already died

[@clarencepaul7447]

I saw how passionate you got there towards the end. Not something you normally do in your videos, but I understand completely. And I support you and thank God for your ministry. I have learnt so much of how to give a reason for our hope through watching your videos

[@secular-c-yy8xj]

How do you have disdain for something you don't believe exists?

[@Spacekriek]

Best comment ever.

[@lapizza7175]

Well, because wherever or not he believes that this thing exist is irrelevant. Because this thing still has real life consequences on people. He is disgusted by the effects that it does to people that follow and believe such things

[@02636june]

Alex o conor seems more knowledgeable about the subject than Richard Dawkins is. I like this guys humility.

[@CziffraNum]

He will convert I think. He'll be a good Catholic some day. Dawkins is maybe the most overrated "intellectual" you can find. Not very smart, bad at arguments and unpleasant.

[@02636june]

@@CziffraNum very true and when he knows some religious view holds true, he tries to cover it up by ridiculing it. He's not so open minded when it comes to religious ideas.

[@ithurtsbecauseitstrue1922]

ive seen him strawman plenty. But he is far more polite than most

[@DivineLoveArchive]

@@CziffraNum don't hold your breath for Alex to convert. His only ambition is to be a consistent monetized atheist media figure.

[@CziffraNum]

@DivineLoveArchive I don't, but i do pray for the conversion of everyone.

[@stevemills1481]

You did get a bit more "preachier" than normal! But that's good my friend....you're not ashamed of the Cross of Jesus. Thank you.

[@TheMOV13]

The ignorance of that which Dawkins has been arguing against for decades is truly shocking. In this respect he is massively outclassed by Connor.

[@themightyflute3315]

It’s interesting how Dawkins refers to science as universal, and that religions aren’t, but the word “Catholic” comes from the Greek word “katholikos” which means universal or all-embracing.

[@PastPresented]

And of course the catch is that no religious body is universal, whereas, for example, gravity is, and water molecules always consist of 2 atoms of hydrogen plus 1 of oxygen. Etc.

[@cassiebennet4262]

Universal religion is Antichrist. The Catholic church is a Luciferian cult. Keeping the commandments for salvation, praying to Mary and confessing to a "father" who is not Jesus Christ is completely unbiblical.

[@jaonatohinirina565]

Hearing them talking like this makes me realize that they do believe in God but also think they will have the moral high ground against Him

[@erikwooten6526]

Your analysis at the end was wonderful. Let’s pray for both of these men that hopefully they will find there way to Christ.

[@mr.a8315]

Wonderful video and outro, brother! Praise Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. ❤🙏 Love from Scotland.

[@ghost11282]

That's the look of a man who's beginning to question his entire existence and everything he's ever done. God's forgiveness will find this man.

[@Earthad23]

I think he’s starting to see it too, it becomes clear when you see what the world becomes when people reject their maker.

[@wulfheort8021]

The ultimate form of sacrificial love is hideous according to him. Alright, Dawkins.

[@PastPresented]

What's hideous is the alleged purpose of the sacrifice. The claim about redemption from Original Sin seems to be derived from a cynical attempt by Church authorities to extend the life of the Jesus cult beyond the timespan implied in Mark 13.

[@wulfheort8021]

@@PastPresented What's hideous is your ignorance about it all. The purpose of the sacrifice is to give mankind the possibility to be with God after having rejected God. Not in any way could that ever be hideous, whether or not you believe in God. Philosophically speaking it simply by definition can not be hideous.

[@nitsujism]

​@@wulfheort8021Somebody being sacrificed for the deeds of others is unjust, unethical and immoral. That the sacrifice was a crucifixion was barbaric and bloodthirsty.

[@fggarcia6010]

@nitsujism Think about the homeless people because of alcohol and drugs.. Then the people/organizations helping them to get back on their feet are doing a hideous thing. I dont think this kind of thinking should be encouraged.

[@PastPresented]

​@@wulfheort8021 _"to give mankind the possibility to be with God after having rejected God"_ only works if the Garden of Eden story is true. Replace "original sin" with a rational concept of human mental development, and the notion seems very ugly.

[@rommel-777]

"The Way" is where it all started 🙏🙏🙏 God bless you Brandon and all our brothers and sisters

[@as-xb6gv]

Thank you great video

[@wrippley103]

Dodgy dogma Dawkins truly is a gift, God bless him.

[@mattmoeller1105]

So close to God, yet so far away.

[@Earthad23]

He studies god everyday in his career and is blind to it.

[@joeleniola9140]

That is so dumb, why would God not just show up. Must I remind you all of Saul who turns to Paul. Jesus showed himself, why not do that now?

[@mattmoeller1105]

@@joeleniola9140 Will you be ready? He wants us to be ready at all times. Luke 12:40, "You too, be ready: because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not think He will." If we knew when Jesus is coming back we would live the way we want up to that point, and not be ready or see the urgency to turn to Jesus. Paul was used by God to write some of the books in the Bible, but Scripture is now closed off to additional books (Revelation 22:18-19). This was my thought before knowing Jesus. I would live for myself up to the point just before I die, and then repent of my sins and turn to Jesus. It didn't happen that way. God doesn't promise us we will even be given that moment, so like Jesus said, we need to be ready at all times.

[@brennanhughes976]

Love your channel bro! Been watching since you had legit 50k subscribers! Congrats on all the success, glory to our triune God🙏

[@rachaelbowman7674]

PREACH!!!!! I liked hearing you get a little fired up. I completely agree, what a shame to see the greatest act of love as ugly. It’s so sad 😢

[@user-hr8dx9qw4n]

If you think all moral comes from (your) god with no proof, then you also have to consider that the Aztec religion might be true and human sacrifice is the moral right thing to do.

[@grandewill9967]

Great, so you are saying human sacrifice is a moral and beautiful practice. Is that what you are saying?

[@user-hr8dx9qw4n]

@@grandewill9967 "If you think all moral comes from (your) god with no proof, then you also have to consider that the Aztec religion might be true and human sacrifice is the moral right thing to do." Thats what I said. I think all morals are subjective and man-made.

[@grandewill9967]

So in your words, human sacrifice is completely moral?@@user-hr8dx9qw4n

[@grandewill9967]

So human sacrifice is moral then?@@user-hr8dx9qw4n

[@brotherjason2871]

Your conclusion brought a tear to my eyes🥹. Amen brother! The cross is the most heroic thing in history! And it's the greatest love story of the universe! Praise, honor, and glory to our loving God Jesus Christ 🙌

[@kbbird]

good work on this one dude, thanks!

[@addersrinseandclean]

Thank you for this

[@gregson6]

Everlasting life & love!!!

[@alrahn]

Thank you brother.

[@DamePiglet]

This channel is a work of art! Thank you!

[@sebozz2046]

Thanks, Dawkins always been a great inspiration for me !

[@newlife960]

I have watched this video already, Alex represented biblical view well. But as brother Brandon said, Richard wanted to dodge the questions. Thanks for sharing.