How ONE Parable of Jesus HUMBLED Richard Dawkins

Richard Dawkins says that he prefers living in a Christian country, and that he considers himself a cultural Christian, even though he has spent decades attacking Christianity. Did Jesus predict that this would happen? Let's take a closer look at a fascinating parable.
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[@apologeticsroadshow]

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[@taruntac4347]

Amazing, how did you specially make it for members earlier.

[@taruntac4347]

You forgot to talk about how that donkey man always says the word " Reason " like some drunk donkey as well. " Reeeezon " " Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezaaauuuuun " with a lot of emphasis on the Reeee part!

[@billdautreve9277]

that's beautiful David .. Amen Brother

[@apologeticsroadshow]

@@taruntac4347 I just made the video unlisted instead of public, and then shared the link with members.

[@taruntac4347]

@@apologeticsroadshow Wow, you forgot about how the Donk brain always says " Reeeason " like a goat. " REEEEEEEESUUUUUNNNNNN " like that, Reeeee-sun like a glitch entered his mouth for 2 seconds during the Rea part of the word Reason.

[@DenKonZenith]

"I like Christian culture, but not Christianity" = "I like clean water, but I hate wells and water treatment."

[@CragusMaximus19]

Christian culture is far different NOW than what it was 500 years ago buddy. Countries that aren't Muslim tend to evolve and become more lenient and accepting. Oh wait I used the word 'evolve' .. forgot u Christians tend to deny evolution. Even though there is scientific evidence for it. Unlike anything in the bible

[@midnightcoffee6463]

Or, I love books, but I hate reading

[@markusgorelli5278]

We had a real life incident like this couple years back. There was a dispute between our water authority and the mayor of the capital over a section of land. The water authority had paperwork that it was theirs and began to install wells on it. The mayor complained (probably because it didn't look very attractive) and said it still belonged to the city and he wanted it to be a park. I'm in a different part of the country so this didn't affect me directly but I remember thinking, "Jeez mayor, even if the old paperwork turned out to be erroneous, shouldn't you be happy that the water supply for the people is being made more secure? If times get bad, won't this be more necessary than a park?"

[@roryteal5940]

I hate corporate polluters

[@eugenetswong]

I gave you an up vote, because I like the main thrust of your argument, but it would be better, if you say this. "I like Christian culture, but not Christianity" = "I like clean water and the ability to summon it at the turning of a faucet, but I hate big government. Let the free market decide on how to clean water, and let the free market decide on its price." Haters hate people, more than they hate things.

[@Learner771]

Convert from Islam to Christianity here. Best thing that ever happened to me ❤

[@amyhenningsgard8618]

Hallelujah!!✝️🕊️🙏🏻📖

[@sincebeggining]

From cult of flying donkey to cult of talking donkey😅

[@jelly7310]

​@@sincebegginingdo you ever think about why it is you can't help but to come to a channel about something you don't believe in and mock the people that do believe in it? Do you actually have that much time to waste? Unless you say that you've convinced a bunch of Christians to convert to your religion of atheism, it seems to be a huge waste of time. No?

[@sincebeggining]

@@jelly7310 religion mocking people for thousamds of years, no?

[@Nunya1282]

God bless

[@dadofgio]

I became Christian because of Richard Dawkins. I've never seen anyone who is so desperate enough (even lie) to disprove it so much that it convinced me that Christianity must be true.

[@oliverselberg3762]

Exactly, you cannot (seriously) fight something that does not exist. Very simple!

[@nathancook2852]

What a stupid reason to believe a really dumb idea. Dawkins isn't desperate to prove anything. Science doesn't even try to prove or disprove a god...

[@dadofgio]

@@nathancook2852 I don’t disagree with science at all. Actually science makes me more in awe of the intellect behind the creation of all things and how things work. It’s Dawkins that uses science to disprove God. It's like Dawkins trying to deny the existence of Henry Ford because he studied automotive mechanics and knows why and how cars work. And also just reminding you that Dawkins is not pro-science. Because he said even if he is presented with a clear evidence for God, he would treat it as a hallucination. He just hates God.

[@Lucciii32]

@@oliverselberg3762what an idiot, grown ass man who can’t accept reality without imaginary superstition

[@humanitech]

???? There are no gods or devils...just confused human monkeys trying to be ..or conning others to believe there are

[@planes3333]

I converted from fentanyl to christianity, best thing I ever did.

[@JS-ft3ux]

True faith in Jesus is the only weapon against the devil’s juice. Faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains, so it can certainly overcome addiction. I pray you continue to overcome, but truly your salvation through Jesus is more important than anything else. When you fear God and love Jesus, you will fear nothing else and your demons will fear you. Be blessed.

[@planes3333]

@@JS-ft3ux Thanks so much for your kind words I hope you will be blessed too.

[@hiddenhand6973]

Good call

[@JjOllieG]

May God bless you on your overcoming story ❤

[@planes3333]

@@JjOllieG Thanks, I am struggling with a bit of depression right now but I am still sober, its kind of hard to be cheerful when I have wasted so much of my life chasing sin and drugs.

[@Suavemente_Enjoyer]

Richard Dawkins to God: I hate you, but I’m a big fan of your work.

[@Tenebris_Sint]

How does someone hate something that doesn’t exist?

[@shiningcartoonist]

Lol yes. That also describes quite a few Harry Potter fans who love Rowling’s work but despise her for believing in two genders.

[@bobjr.8033]

​@@Tenebris_Sintyou tell me

[@Tenebris_Sint]

@@bobjr.8033 If god doesn’t exist, he can’t be hated…. I can’t believe I needed to spell that out The Christian god doesn’t exist

[@axiomaticidioms3857]

​@@Tenebris_Sintwhat does it mean to not exist?

[@Abraham-bs6bo]

The worst part of this, is that Richard Dawkins lived comfortably in a Christian majority generation while now its my turn to live in a generation that was poisoned by him

[@I9s7lam5is-S3tu1pid]

Tell him that

[@NMemone]

Typical Boomer

[@rosebronikowski2022]

People like Dawkins are like a dog that sh*ts in its own bed.

[@owenchubb5449]

This is the way of the boomer

[@paulorobertosilva8794]

Bingo

[@Mrkevi123]

Richard Dawkins and Bill Maher swayed me away from believing in God in my college years. The thing is now, I feel like a fool for not believing. I am a believer, and knowing the atheist side of the argument has only made my faith stronger.

[@TaiguRyu]

That, just that. 🤩

[@blakehogan6243]

I was once a hard atheist but then God changed my life completely. This world makes no sense in a godless worldview. But our faith doesn't stand in the wisdom of man but in the power of God. We need to seek God for ourselves, and like He promises, if we seek Him with the whole heart we will find Him, and even at times He's gracious to reveal Himself to those who didn't even seek Him directly like me.

[@MrsZambezi]

You pretended there was a god that changed your life. Let's have some honesty. Everyone starts out as an atheist before the fairy tales of religion are taught.

[@natwil735]

@blakehogan, Hmm, Genesis 1:2 tells us the Spirit of "God" hovers over the waters which is also seen in Revelation 20:15 (as Acts 2 shows us what the Spirit of Truth erroneously called "Holy" Spirit or "Holy Ghost" looks like). John 4:24 tells us "God" is a Spirit, and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. Genesis 1:26-28 told us that we were created in the image of "God" that I call the One True Creator. So if the One True Creator is the Spirit of Truth, I would say that even though you did not consciously seek the One True Creator's Spirit of Truth, your spirit did. There are a LOT of falsehoods being spread by the Spirit of Falsehood/Error/Lie erroneously called "AntiChrist" (1 John 4:1-6), and many will come to deceive you. The critical thoughts you had as an atheist continue to use that. Not all light that shine brilliantly is truly Light. I was indoctrinated as a Christian my entire life. At about 14 years old, I saw a Christian lady, about 40 years old, shoving little children out the entry way of a packed bus in the early 1990s to get on the packed public bus in Jamaica where I grew up. Jamaica is known for the most churches per square mile than any place else in the world, yet typically is within the top 5 most violent country out 195 countries when I researched back at the beginning of 2019. I stopped going to church for a little over 2 years in the early 1990s when I witnessed this woman's actions saying to myself that I did not want to be around hypocrites! I was 16 going on 17, when my spirit asked me what will I tell "God" on judgment day about why I didn't go to church anymore. I started going back to church 6 times out of the week, twice on Sundays. I was off from church only Tuesdays and Thursdays. I came to the U.S at almost age 19 and never really found a church family as the one I had in Jamaica that gave me great comfort as what was essentially an orphan. Fast forward to mid-30s, and my mother called to check on me to ensure I wasn't injured in London, England, where I was serving close to that area as a U.S. military medic. As the group ISIS took credit for it, my mother was confused as to why anyone would use "God" to harm others. I told her Christians did it as well, other than Saul before he converted to Paul in the Christian Bible. I asked her if she wanted me to research it and shared it with her, and she said yes. Needless to say, what I found was nasty, extremely nasty. I said if "God" exists, he is an evil bast@rd that should come down from where he is so I could kick him in the crotch where it really hurts😅🤣😂. I still held on to my "Jesus" though who died for my "sins."🤣🤣🤣 I kept researching, and when things started to get a little spooky where it seemed as though my "savior/saviour" was about to be torn away from me, I cowardly backed away November 2015. 11 Feb 2018, I was spiritually called to start seeking where I cowardly left off in November 2015. I have discovered many things which at first greatly disturbed me. I was Gung ho, ready to go face off scripturally with the Pope to free the world from them😮😂😂. Anyway, the more I seek, the more I realize how blind I was spiritually. On 9 Sep 2018, with 2,700+ hours of research 2 days shy of 7 months, I was freed from the blood sacrifice saved gospel. I knew who Babylon of Revelation 17-18 was on 26 Aug 2018. Spiritual revelation of the Second Beast/False Prophet automatically revealed the First Beast [erroneously thought by many to be the "AntiChrist"], which is what freed me on 9 Sep 2018. The Christian Bible has Truth in it that can only be revealed to you by the Spirit of Truth (John 14:26) only. Whatever the scribes and Pharisees have attempted to hide from us to keep us out of the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 23:13) will be REVEALED (Luke 8:17). Thank you for sharing your experience on here. I am using my Matthew 18:18 spoken words power to say, *may all truths be spiritually revealed to you so that you shall truly me free.*

[@natwil735]

​@@MrsZambeziSo you are professing to know this individual's experience, thoughts, and intent to call them a pretender and a liar, eh? Seems to me from your attack on the individual that something they said in their posts sparks a sense of bitterness, anger, and perhaps envy? Instead of focusing on tearing others apart online that is sharing their experiences, why not examine yourself to find why you have that big gaping hole of emptiness that is filled with hatred within? May the Spirit of Falsehood that has you knotted up be loosen from you and be bounded in the deep abyss where it belongs in using my Matthew 18:18 power for you if you are open to it. May the Spirit of Truth reach you and breathe spiritual life into you (John 14:26-27 and John 6:63). All the best in being spiritually freed. Religion is not the answer. If you are an atheist, it is still a religion, so I wouldn't trick myself if I were you 😉. But no one is me 🤓 but me.

[@MrsZambezi]

@@natwil735 You are all pretending to know there's a god when you don't, and of course atheism isn't a religion, it's about not being a theist. Have a think for goodness sake, you believe in nonsense man!

[@grantsoliman8231]

Same 🙏🏻 God bless brother

[@Jay-de7pn]

Am African..i told my friend am glad the British reached us first before the jihadist.. Am not saying colonialism is OK but history is brutal.. I prefer the western civilization rooted in Christianity than any other civilization.

[@KM-leons]

Absolutely right. I am from Asia.

[@Laloteria420]

God Bless u, and all of Africa!

[@pacomaciasarrate6809]

Follow Christ, civilization will later follow, but the latter isn't the goal.

[@Sky-xd2nu]

Man! We benefited soooo much!! They helped us in SSA create alphabets for our languages. Now many of these languages will survive for longer. They gave us clothes, technology, education, unified our tribes without wars... The list goes on.

[@polianabarros4164]

Como brasileira, digo o mesmo aos nossos irmãos portugueses que nos trouxeram o cristianismo. Ou eu estaria usando hijab agora ao invés de aproveitar nossas belas praias e feijoada (comida brasileira feita com porco).

[@phungphan2245]

When i was a buddhist, i enjoyed sermons at church who taught directly from the Bible. I enjoyed the Christians and their lifestyle around me. Now I strive to sow the seeds as a Christian so that i may enjoy more of the fruit of Jesus!

[@earlysda]

phung, Praise God!

[@senjusan6359]

That part about teaching from the Bible should always be the requirement. Never listen to teachers who ignore the Bible, they are not worth your time

[@phungphan2245]

@@senjusan6359 keep on chasing others with the same love that Jesus has and teach the verifiable Truth of the Bible. That's what people separated from God craves. God has worked through many people to get through to my stubborn heart but now I fully belong to my Abba!

[@ogloc6308]

Praise God!

[@Repent2024-vp9sj]

Such a beautiful testimony.

[@heritagelegacy]

That is the epitome of “professing to be wise they became fools”!😢

[@MrsZambezi]

Yep, Christians are fools alright.

[@KJ_XCV]

I used to be agnostic. It was a long journey but I have since returned to Christianity. Looking back I realise that Jesus was by my side this whole time, I was just refusing to see him due to stubbornness. I pray that everyone may come back to the one true god!

[@KJ_XCV]

Also we should not be mocking others just because they don't believe. This is exactly what made it so difficult for me to come back to Christ. The way some people were talking so condescendingly. Calling Dawkins "Donkey" doesn't help anything.

[@jonson856]

May I ask what convinced you to lean towards Christianity?

[@sharang26]

I had the exact same realization as you and am now on my journey as well

[@ChellSneed]

Ex muslim and Ex atheist here. Christ is King.

[@mandelaafolabi5724]

Made me so happy I can’t wait to meet you in heaven

[@ewanhunt9248]

Amennn

[@nouhalaidani]

Same path but didn't accept Jesus Christ yet

[@ChellSneed]

@@nouhalaidani You need to search for Christ, truly I say unto you.

[@MrsZambezi]

All theists are ex atheists, because the fairy tales of religion have to be taught.

[@andred3199]

Dawkins doesn't "believe a single word of the Christian faith", but he loves the shade, comfort & protection it gives from the scorching heat of Islam... And this man is said to be brilliant????

[@CragusMaximus19]

He is brilliant. Far more intelligent than we are. Of course he prefers Christian values more so. I do to than barbaric Islam. Doesn't mean I respect your faith. It's completely made up. Show me some proper science in the bible. Prove the stories are true. Oh wait.

[@odious5317]

Even intelligent people aren’t immune to the grip of stupidity. It grabs us all from time to time.

[@wet-read]

The dogmas of Christianity are not the only way to counter such heat. That is the point.

[@o00nemesis00o]

​@@wet-read Well, atheism has completely failed in that regard, has it not? Because other than its insistence that there is no singular moral authority for anything, it has no dogmas at all. "You can't make women dress up like tents." "Why not?" "Just because, because I don't like how it makes me feel." "Oh, too bad. Allah says that women should dress like that, and Allah knows best." So much for atheism protecting anyone from anything.

[@deerlow1851]

@@wet-read the dogmas of the religious institution are a separate phenomenon from the words of Christ

[@BarcelonaFan3213]

“It’s impossible for Jesus to be born from a virgin” well thats why it’s a miracle!

[@jhedjoardumago7691]

Typical fallacy from atheists regarding miracles. They want it to be the norm or nothing.

[@MrsZambezi]

That's why it didn't ever happen. Mary lied, if she ever existed.

[@Wendeta-hq2cp]

Parthenogenesis (the scientific term for asexual reproduction) is natural within certain animals. The Miracles of God are allow about making possible and real things happen where they otherwise wouldn't be normal to occur, ergo the power of God is supernatural (aka "beyond nature").

[@MrsZambezi]

It's a miracle that anyone believes in it!

[@Wendeta-hq2cp]

@@MrsZambezi It's a miracle that anyone believes your evolution mumbo jumbo! As if a world as designed as ours could come about by accident! As a wise man once said "you cannot put a turkey and some feather in pot, boil it for a while and expect a turkey to come out". This world was made, designed, not cooked with ingredients. The biggest miracle of them all is that matter, which can neither be created nor destroyed, came into being at the beginning, which simultaneously marked the beginning of time and space.

[@donnaross7531]

My ex father in law is a huge fan of Richard Dawkins. He would bad mouth Christianity every time I saw him. He was very aggressive and I always felt cornered and didn’t know what to say. That’s when I started to learn apologetics so I can know what to say. Unfortunately I got divorced and haven’t seen my ex father in law in about 7 years or so. He is still very much an atheist and around my kids but has dementia. All I can to is teach my kids so they know what to say.

[@Subfightr]

I'm so sorry to hear he has dementia :( that terrible.

[@ApostleOfGod8862]

This is what happens when you let demons run free in your brain. Sad, but not surprising. As a believer I was instructed by the Lord to focus my thoughts on the words of the Bible in order to heal the damage that the demons had done during the years I listened to and believed them. Demonic thoughts literally damage your brain.

[@rachelkewley2976]

And you can pray for your children's grandfather.

[@KenKopelson]

Maybe he can come to God once he totally forgets that he is atheist. Then, tell him that Jesus loves him, God loves him, and that he loves God also. It could work! You never know!

[@amyrenee1361]

It says in the New Testament that believers can drink poison and not die, caste out demons, and heal the sick. You can't do that, can you? So do you believe? Or is your beliefs bullshit? You can't have it both ways. Do you know what truth is? Tell it now. You can't heal the sick, you can't caste out demons, you can't drink poison- CAN YOU? It is called a lie whenever you say the Bible is the word of God, unless God is a liar, and you love the father of lies.

[@gavinkennedy6853]

I have Richard Dawkins to thank for becoming a Christian. Having read his book 'climbing Mount improbable ', I realised it was absolute nonsense and he just couldn't be right. I didn't immediately become a Christian, but that nagging feeling that everything must have been created, lead me to investigate Christianity. Thank you Lord Jesus for being such a good shepherd and finding one very grateful lost sheep!

[@Moist._Robot]

What was the book talking about?

[@gavinkennedy6853]

He tackled the comment in Darwins origin of species in ehich he says that his theory couldn't explain the complexity of the Human eye. Dawkins set about explaining how it was rational and used an example of molusc cells evolving light sensitivity in 40000 generations, I thought, even if you were generous and allowed two breeding cycles a year for this shellfish, it would take 20000 years for a shellfish to evolve a light sensitive cell, I finished the book and thought it is still not a human eye, the theory requires stupidly long periods of time and the whole theory of evolution is utter nonsense.

[@Moist._Robot]

@@gavinkennedy6853 Doesn’t he actually give a very conservative mutation rate and show without doubt that such an eye is easily formed within a relatively short period of time? Why are you making your own numbers up?

[@Moist._Robot]

@@gavinkennedy6853 You then say you finished the book? It sounds more like you gave up reading any more because he explains the evolution of the eye in great detail. The human eye is simply a variation of the earlier eye.

[@gavinkennedy6853]

Yes I finished the book. I don't accept his theory and thankfully realise creation requires a creator.

[@angrygnome4304]

I can't tell you the amount of times I've met people who love the fruit but hate the farmer. "We dont need farmers, fruit comes from the grocery store"

[@MegaMerdeux]

I've seen protesters against agriculture. It's quite amazing their ignorance

[@PotatoPirate123]

Dawkins grew up in a country with Christian values and beliefs and maybe enjoyed his childhood and has a sense of nostalgic fondness for those times, doesn't mean he isn't allowed to believe that the underlying belief system is bunk. I don't believe in Santa Claus but I still want to enjoy the magic of Christmas and the excitement of the children who believe in all that.

[@kcpiranha58]

​@@PotatoPirate123you're right he can believe whatever he wants but he's quite the hypocrite to take the fruit of the tree and at the same time want to see it destroyed. I guess he will eventually get his wish and create his own misery, if living in a Christian community is a good thing and the people are for the most part loving and giving then the problem is with the atheists taking advantage of that system and is not a problem with Christianity or whether he believes its true or not. Dawkins is a parasite suckling from the lifeblood of Christ, hoping one day the host dies.

[@Atarius]

@@PotatoPirate123 The problem is the faith in Christ leads to this better world worth being nostalgic for. Islam as an example, they try and copy some of the same things, but will still cut people's heads off for showing an image of Allah or Muhammad. If you are in that camp it may be no big deal, but Christianity improves the world such that even nonbelievers are aware that it's better. God creates a world, a wonderful amazing place that we can deny his existence in and his making of it and still enjoy it. That's what Prof. Richard Dawkins is doing. He's over your house at a wonderful soiree and saying you're an imaginary piece of filth while he enjoys the hors d'oeuvres and champagne.

[@dichotomus3764]

​@@PotatoPirate123 Dawkins is allowed to believe whatever he wants BECAUSE he is/was living in a Christian nation. The whole point of the video was he had potato's intellect and didn't understand it. It is the case for many intellectuals who think atheism or agnosticism is the sign of intelligence. But unfortunately for them the opposite is true. It is the mark of a simpleton. I never believed in Santa Claus. But I do believe that Saint Nicholas was a real man. I also affirm that Jesus is the son of the living God and none will come to the Father but by him.

[@CivilizedWasteland]

Dawkins has been saying this for years actually, he's well aware of the damage he's doing and he grins ear to ear when Christians say they are praying for him to change his mind (he never will). When he says he's "culturally Christian" he means he's glad Christians take his abuse laying down and thanks them for their money.

[@solaceboy]

He's running his mouth now, but not when he comes face-to-face with Christ as The Judge on The Day of Judgment.

[@chrisblanc663]

Pretty much what I concluded. He liked when others play by a set of standards, so that he can more easily maneuver, because he thinks he has a leg up because his belief allows him to cheat, steal lie and plunder. But like another commentator stated, he will find that his shortcuts only leads him to an even shorter plank.

[@MrsZambezi]

@@solaceboy You Christians love the thought of others suffering. Jesus would be proud if Christianity wasn't a massive hoax just like all other religions.

[@calebc5030]

You gained a follower. That makes perfect sense. Nobody has ever explained that so logically to me. Thank you.

[@animaticToshiue]

I feel pity towards Dawkins. He's getting old. May the Lord have mercy on him and open his eyes.

[@lunalibo]

And his heart ...

[@funkyanimaltheearloffunkdo1871]

He'll be fine.

[@PotatoPirate123]

It's quite possible that he pities you too. Neither of you have any evidence so really you're just two people pitying one another because you have different opinions

[@SerpicoVendemion]

Ugh just ugh….. the piety signal is killing me.

[@RomeinTheMessenger]

@@PotatoPirate123 People like yourself always claims Christians have no evidence but yet i guarantee you have not STUDIED the Bible for yourself, if you did you'd see bible prophecies are becoming reality. And another thing plenty of individual Christians have experiences with God that PROVES he is real. So it's not us Christians that dont have proof, its you that dont have proof cause you're BLIND!!!!

[@Jinlou]

Richard is as a "gold digger", don't want God, just His stuff.

[@kikiursalone]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@frankjames1955]

its not just atheism its all the religions too that want Chrsitian benefits and blessings but not Christ , reminds me of that verse speaking about .. Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof

[@FBI_most_wanted_Grape_dangler]

great insight. God bless you.

[@georgem5589]

Correct, he's a popular novelist, gotta sell a book.

[@NaCl_Salt]

That's an exact definition of Dawkins and Gold Digger

[@franksturt2226]

Bro your depth of perception is incredible. I would’ve never looked at any of this in such a way

[@davidanderson-wn4ep]

I think most of us take for granted the cultural impact Christianity has had on all cultures around the world. The ideas of forgiveness, being a peacemaker, leaving retribution to God and government, and loving your neighbor have blessed the world.

[@natwil735]

I don't think you know what you are speaking about. The numbers killed in the name of forcing Christianity on others are much higher than we know. In America, Thanksgiving is celebrated. I am sure the dead Native Americans are very "thankful" indeed to have a strange religion forced on them while their land are being stolen and the many other horrible things done to them in which they are extremely "thankful for." 🙄 Just WOW! Emperor Constantine is greatly enjoying how much his forceful brainwashing have gone under force of people's life being taken. Maybe do a little Google search, eh? You have access to this video and are commenting afterall.

[@Thoughtflux]

In hindi we say - cutting the very branch you sit on. Pray for Richard Dawkins. Pray for Indian Christians 🙏

[@dynyharyd6925]

Amen

[@eugenetswong]

Yes, pray for everybody.

[@Nunya1282]

Amen

[@DaysofElijah317]

We say that in English too although the phrase is disappearing

[@narminagasimova1952]

In Turkish we also say it.

[@found.ernest]

Richard “Donkins” 😂 Perched in a tree Christianity built, thinking he’s flying

[@lena-Ramone]

Richard DORK INS

[@andrewrp22]

😂

[@BluefireguyXD]

Richard Ass.

[@smlrdo]

There are certainly many species of birds in this tree.

[@BluefireguyXD]

@@smlrdo donkey birds! 😂

[@B.Pilgrim]

Hebrews 4:12 says, "For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart".

[@Vanndam41]

For the preaching of the cross is foolishness to them that do not believe, but unto us, it is the power of God.

[@veritasestlux]

"I like Christian culture, but not Christianity" = "I like houses, but not the builders"

[@janelle9998]

"I like apples, but not trees."

[@innocentsmith6091]

Or maybe more fitting for Dawkins, "I believe in evolution but not genes."

[@veritasestlux]

@@innocentsmith6091 "I believe in atoms but not quarks"

[@Truthseeker373]

If by “builder” you mean evolution, then yes it is indeed remarkable.

[@veritasestlux]

@@Truthseeker373 Bro things can't build themselves... Just like how wooden beams can't set themselves upright...

[@doracanals1003]

Dr. Wood, I just learned yesterday that you were the man who introduced Nabeel to Christianity. What a beautiful testimony. Sorry I missed you when you were in Miami recently. May God bless you, your lovely Marie and precious sons.

[@apologeticsroadshow]

Wasn't Miami. But we'll be back next year!

[@StarFoxRobby]

Whoa, that just blew my mind.

[@ankur7773]

ISLAM SUPPORT JIHAD THESE PEOPLE CAN NOT SURVIVE WITH OUT JIHAD WITH OUT LYING🤷‍♂

[@shainajoy8265]

That’s awesome

[@Jesus_is_Lord_316]

Yeah I also learned this about 2 or so years ago. College roommates I believe. God always makes a way …

[@JeffreyChase-ri7vq]

Sometimes I think about Richard Dawkins. I then say a prayer for him to meet Jesus.

[@colinkabsauto9837]

is it okay if laugh at this? because i did.

[@johnbeynon3007]

The parable of the Donkey Brain and the Apple Tree is the best one I've heard since the New Testament.

[@solascriptura1536]

"I do not believe a single word of the Christian faith", yet I feel comfortable in a society rooted in the words of the Christian faith. Paul was right... 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. 1 Corinthians 3:19

[@dominicsey3032]

​@munteza9262 explain, if not it'll look like an empty attack, and thus ironic

[@peterstokes3978]

But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 1 Corinthians 2:14

[@solascriptura1536]

@Eh-Mungu-Nguvu-yetu He says it's a clown comment, but he hasn't decided which part yet. Give him some time, he will get it...I hope

[@dominicsey3032]

@munteza9262 nah you don't understand what he wrote. I dislike poor understanding and arguments even from people I agree with. Make your interpretation transparent to them or else you just look like a mocker with poor reading comprehension.

[@maxbennett5412]

@munteza9262 Refuting implies more than a statement. If you say the sky does not exist that does not mean you disproved it.

[@ryanparris1021]

R-Donkiwns thesis: ‘I really really want to be able to constantly mock religious people and get money and praise and have no risk of having my head separated from my body and if Islam takes over that all goes away!’

[@anastasiya256]

Fundamentalist Christianity would also separate his head from his body for this 😀 Look at the history of the Catholic Church… and even early protestants

[@ryanparris1021]

@@anastasiya256 To show those evils are ‘Christian’….Chapter and Verse please. If you’d like to commit yourself to the thesis that: ‘Even if it’s laughably obvious what these people did what is not prescribed, or even described in the STANDARD (the Bible), I still give myself the freedom to declare what gross, rank hypocrites did is the authority OVER that standard’ you may have a bit of a problem in your logic. Please mention Old Testament commands by YHWH as your predictable rebuttal so I can crush your dreams.

[@Alex_Vlass]

@@anastasiya256 That's simply not true. Fundamentalist Christians would've perhaps had their head chopped off if it meant standing up for Jesus Christ, but would never lay a finger on anybody, just look at periods 30-300 AD. Now, after that during the reign of "Christian nations", that is a completely different story that doesn't represent Christ Himself nor His teachings. Don't associate the religion with the people who practice it. Islam however, it is written in the Quran to do evil things and peaceful things; it bans adoption, and inherently good practice and allows slavery/higher taxes for non-Muslims; it claims the Bible and Torah are corrupted, and asks the members of Islam to verify Islamic teachings within the bounds of our scriptures; it labels your God as the best schemer/deceiver, a term commonly used for Satan; and lastly, Allah within Islam is only loving of those who believe in him according to the Quran, meaning in Islam, his love is unconditional, while in Christianity He loves all and hopes every sinner and unrighteous man/woman turn to Him and repent. In conclusion, don't try and point fingers. Christianity is, in teaching, perfect, as Christ is God. Nothing ever taught is ever evil, He even says "Whoever lives by the sword, perishes by it." in Matthew chapter 26. I pray you open your heart and look into His teachings in His Word's and not at people. He is truly God, who died for our sins and rose from the dead to assure His authority. God bless you my friend.

[@someguy9519]

​@@anastasiya256 Catholic religion follows Mary above Jesus. Protestant is Christian. Please don't mix us up with them. God said Get out of HER My people.

[@anastasiya256]

@@ryanparris1021 I was just pointing out a historical observation… I don’t want my life ruined, brother 😭 I don’t claim to know why exactly it happened, but it did. Not beheadings specifically, but persecution of “heretics” and “witches”. It could have been misguided and unbiblical.

[@remveel2443]

People need to realize, that the very description of a miracle is it's not supposed to be replicable naturally.

[@lottewied1937]

I call him Dr Richard Darkness . You explained it loud and clear, the parable of the apples Thank you . A true Christian is filled with the Holy Spirit . He has never cone to that point and has not seen the Light . Now he is spreading his darkness wherever he can .

[@DellBlackberry22]

To quote Ruslan. He wants the fruit of it but not the truth of it

[@Jesus_is_Lord_316]

Oh that’s good.

[@Nunya1282]

ruslan preaches a false gospel of works salvation

[@MetanoiaMan]

As a young teenager the seed of Christianity was pulled, thank God for only a period of around 10 years, from me by people like Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens, and the likes of TheAmazingAtheist and Marilyn Manson. It lead to a lot of pointless nihilistic and existential angst, as simply the world didn't make sense. I think it is quite telling how they fared all these years later. I am glad I was more after the truth, and even more glad God impressed my heart, and most glad I received Him by His grace. Thank you for this video and your shared wisdom on these verses.

[@shedactivist]

Same here, but unfortunately it took me a lot longer than 10-years to see his God Delusion. That changed when the pandemic caused us all to look around us and have a hard think about what was happening in the world and the evil insanity that has resulted from the modern atheist teachings.

[@MetanoiaMan]

@@shedactivist I'm glad for you! Thankfully we both have all of eternity to make up for it :)

[@wet-read]

It's not telling of anything, except what Christians constantly say about humans not being perfect. Which isn't news or profound, or anything to dwell on, either.

[@MetanoiaMan]

@@wet-read Fair enough, even my fellow Christians fall low, and have done the same or worse as all of those individuals. I got a little sensational. Though from my own perspective, my previous (bad) role models turning out as such is definitely a sobering warning, at the least to most of their rebellious lifestyles, atleast for TAA, Manson, and Hitchens.

[@wet-read]

@@MetanoiaMan And that's fair as well! I still take issue with "rebellious lifestyles"; rebellious only means something if we are making other people suffer somehow. And that indeed seems to be the case with Manson, as he has sexual misconduct allegations against him and his former friend and mentor Trent Reznor has distanced himself from Manson. Another issue is the nature of celebrity. Getting much more attention, and usually, adoration, than most people can give one a sense of entitlement or superiority.

[@alaricgoldkuhl155]

Mustard trees are more like shrubs in that region. This parable is widely misunderstood. The greatness of the mustard tree is not its size but its propagation. It's a noxious weed to a landowner but to a peasant with nothing it's free mustard. The birds of the air in its branches are what spread the seed which is terrifying to the landowners (or in religious terms the Pharisees and the religious elite). It's terrifying to them, but for the peasant the birds are pretty and sing sweetly. The Kingdom of God provides for the lowest among us, but threatens the powerful. It spreads to any heart with fertile soil and the elites cannot control it. It makes a mockery of the elites and their hubris. This the last shall be first and the first shall be last.

[@michaelbarry8513]

I am not a Zionist, but in the great struggle between Israel and Islam I am on the side of Israel for a very good reason. I have never known a Jew or been aware of any minor Jewish sect that sees murdering me as an act of personal piety. I can't say the same for Islam.

[@KaioNogueira-nu4or]

Have you taken "their" vaccine?

[@dzemroz]

Read what the Talmud says about Jesus and us, goys. Islam is openly violent against Christianity, while Talmudic Jews use deceit and treachery to destroy us.

[@JESUS.IS.GOD.777]

Tell them you are a christian.. Always support isreal but just so you know they reject Jesus and spit on christians.

[@cjames9320]

Wrong. Israel is an antichrist nation who hate the Lord Jesus.

[@j3m638]

He's smart enough to know he needs an umbrella when it rains, but too stupid to actually go buy it....

[@CragusMaximus19]

Oooooo u really got him there! NOT🤦🙄 show me some proof of your religion is the truth? Oh wait. U can't. All u have is faith. Which by definition means 'belief'

[@1ady0taku]

@@CragusMaximus19do you think life comes from non life?

[@duelist43]

@@CragusMaximus19 Have you ever seen the bacteria becoming ape or human? Or you just believe in it? Oh, you've made a thought experiment, yeah? So you trying to say that you can imagine how literally NOTHING can produce EVERYTHINg without any reason, but you stuck with point that All-mighty All-knowing and All-loving God created everything with plan and purpose? Have you ever tried to make or to create something in your life? I mean, a cup of coffee at least? Doesn't it seems easy to understand? Make a cup of coffee and then sit down and try to wait toasts suddenly uppearing on your table by no reason. What will happen faster? Man, you are not honest with yourself. You are not live by your own principles and beliefs. You are stealing everything from the God and from the Bible but trying to convince us you're not.

[@midnightcoffee6463]

@@CragusMaximus19 Do some research on miracles, Incorruptible Saints, and Holy Relics. Go outside and admire the beauty of nature and the singing birds and luscious green grass. Look at how intricately-designed your hands are, and how incredible your DNA is from a scientific standpoint. Above all, keep your mind and your heart open - and you'll see the evidence of our God. Have a nice day, and God bless!

[@costakeith9048]

@@CragusMaximus19 Prove to me that the natural numbers are consistent. Prove to me the fundamental assumptions of science: a shared physical reality exists for all observers, reality can be reliably modeled across space and time, and that material effects have material causes. Every belief system is based upon unproveable statements of faith, mathematics and science are no different from religion in this regard.

[@JTHill-ed7qe]

Richard Donkins: I love Cathedrals and Hymmns and I'd be devastated if that went away!. .. 😔 Richard Donkins 1 minute later: Anyone that goes into those Cathedrals and signs those Hymmns are SO STUPID! 😃 Lil Richard is like an abusive spouse! One second he's telling you how beautiful you are and how much he loves you, then he starts smacking you and calling you worthless!

[@abc-dh7xp]

You nailed it.

[@luzclara3855]

This. 👆

[@markford4127]

well he is right saying you are all stupid because you follow a fantasy made up god.

[@airforcex9412]

“You’re going to hell for eternity unless you believe (in) me” seems pretty abusive spouse to me…You didn’t think about that before posting, did you? 🤣

[@AnnaMarianne]

​@@airforcex9412 A judge sentencing you to prison for the crimes you committed is not abusive. A judge that offers to let you go free for nothing but a confession and a promise to not to do it again is not abusive either. God is unspeakably merciful for offering to forgive our sins, if we only agree to receive His forgivance. It's absurd to call that mercy "abusive".

[@colinnujee2413]

Greetings from East Malaysia! Now I got to understand, The Parable of The Sower well explain! Praise the Lord! God Bless your ministry!

[@gnomeache2926]

Well done my friend! This is apologetics at it's best.

[@chrisanderson5317]

The local atheist club used to have their monthly meetings at a restaurant where i worked. The gist of their dinner conversations was how brilliant they were and how stupid everyone else is. They sounded just like Prof. "Donkins."

[@KoujiInfected91]

It’s common amongst atheists and agnostics to think that they are smart while everyone else is dumb specially the ones with faith, i know this because i talked to a lot of them as an agnostic myself who’s currently studying Christianity they even laugh at me for “ wasting my time” . 3 years into Christianity and I think its a beautiful solid faith but i still have a lot of studying to do. Coming from a muslim background, i say that Christianity is one of those religions that encourages people to do their own research to find God which is truly amazing as Jesus himself said search the scriptures because they testify of me. Studying your own religion and other religions is something Islam highly discourages unless you are one of “ Ahl al elim / the ones with knowledge” meaning a sheikh of islam and you study other religions for the sole purpose of showing their “ corruption” . I think the atheist community needs to get off their high horse and actually do their own research Instead of saying “ all religions are the same”because they are definitely not.

[@airforcex9412]

“All of those non-believers are lost and will be condemned for eternity without my Christ.” Does this sound arrogant enough to you? Religious hypocrites whining about the very same thing they do…🤦🏻‍♂️

[@AnnaMarianne]

​@@airforcex9412No it's arrogant. It's the most humble and humbling thing. Because in front of God, we're all equally lost and equally sinners, and we're all equally needy of His grace. None of us can brag about anything, all we can do is empty ourselves and receive what God wants to give to us.

[@anthonyeaton5153]

@@KoujiInfected91Who are the ones that talk to an imaginary friend?

[@glennjoshuamangabat2750]

@@anthonyeaton5153 just as I always said many times before. We apparently believe in a fairy tale, while atheists are living in one.

[@windblownleaf6450]

We harp on Dawkins a lot, but he's simply a symptom of a larger problem. People in Christian countries, including me, grew up in churches were theology wasn't a full contact sport, not like it is today. It's no wonder that people, who'd only heard scripture being parroted back to them their whole lives, had no defense against atheism. Most pastors shouldn't have been pastors. The job entails a lot more than simply reading off some slides every sunday. It's not that they should've had all the answers. But they should've had *most* of the answers. Enough to establish confidence in the Bible among their congregation.

[@thadofalltrades]

in the early church pastors were meant to be the tip of the spear of evangelism and the lay people were supposed to manage the church. This happens in foreign countries with few pastors. A single pastor may have 50 churches spread out over an entire area and it would take him ages to visit them all. He may visit once a year. So, the church has to manage itself. We are indeed wealthy and comfortable where most churches have at least one pastor and some many.

[@marionchase-kleeves8311]

Congregants need to read the Bible for themselves Daily! How else will they be able to smell the fly in the ointment.

[@mattr.1887]

Maybe Christianity itself is the problem. Since it seems to create so many atheists.

[@midnightcoffee6463]

And also a lot of people who Spiritually Abused their children, using the Bible as a weapon against them while sinning themselves; a lot of atheists I've seen hate Christianity because of that :(

[@captainandrew016]

The problem was that we were totally reliant on pastors to get spiritually fed, and spent little time outside Church defending or reinforcing our beliefs. We weren't spending any time with Jesus. Worse still, we allowed all kinds of 'Bibles' to invade the Church and the home and weakened our arsenal of weapons. We forgot the advantage of the Protestant reformation. Without the Word of God, prayer, or the knowledge of our spiritual ancestry; we became weak and ineffective,, Laodicean in mindset. And the enemy only grew stronger.

[@larrymar6365]

Thank you for your insights brother. God bless you and keep you strong.

[@robotrobot4430]

Great video, man.

[@flameguy3416]

I'd say he reaps what he sows, but he isn't sowing any of this. He's in a mansion in a gated community in London somewhere. He is nothing but a destroyer, what a way to oppose his creator.

[@whm_w8833]

Seeing his dream of atheist nation with Christian culture is dead with Islam-woke left dystopia - that’s what he reap

[@atnfn]

If he lives long enough he will eventually. But I suppose he is too old to live to see the result of his work when muslims completely take control of the UK.

[@BuddyLee23]

Christianity is stronger as a whole, when it contends with and ultimately defeats men like him. He is a temporary bad for a greater good.

[@ankur7773]

ISLAM SUPPORT JIHAD THESE PEOPLE CAN NOT SURVIVE WITH OUT JIHAD WITH OUT LYING🤷‍♂

[@juliekeeney1538]

Oh, he reaps what he sows on some level, I guarantee you. He’s way too prideful to admit it though

[@videograu]

An absolutely brilliant sermon. Never heard such a good sermon in the church. Thank you and God bless you. Greetings from Germany.

[@meglukes]

You might want to look for a different church.

[@oscaralegre3683]

are many christians in Germany ??

[@johnnybrave7443]

Germans go to church? 😂

[@videograu]

@@meglukes Yes...

[@fabiansnachtgedanken7532]

​@@johnnybrave7443not as much as they used too

[@greggcal4583]

I always like David's presentations. A very smart man.

[@StephenAFT]

This is one of the deepest explanations for this parable that I've ever heard. I've learnt something new. Thanks David!

[@josephjacob9867]

I am Christian till death, Nothing on earth can derail me from worlds most beautiful religion

[@roebbiej]

And most beautiful person, Jesus Christ

[@kymdickman8910]

If you’re a Christian, you will never die. So, what does ‘I’m a Christian till death’ even mean? Remember what our wonderful Saviour - who saves us from eternal death - taught us? John 4:13-14 Jesus said to her [the Samaritan woman he met at the well], “Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” John 5:24 Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life. John 6:40 For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.”

[@timothydestiny3865]

Hallelujah

[@Brandon-1996]

But don't in the other hand tell people they'll burn for eternity for not derailing from their own perspectives. That's a lot of different things, none of which are beautiful.

[@kymdickman8910]

@@Brandon-1996 Only the power-hungry institutional ‘church’ taught that. It was a control mechanism they invented. What God reveals in His Message is quite different. Death and hell will both be destroyed in the Lake of Fire after the final judgment, when God has totally eradicated evil and done a complete remake of both the Heavenly and the Earth so He can dwell in it with us forever. Those who are not happy to submit to His sovereignty will no longer have any right to be on the new earth. There will never again be the current situation, in which opposition to God can continue in any shape or form.

[@travisrobbins8305]

It is written: “For they hated me without cause.”

[@flameofudun8447]

Scripture in light of scripture, well done.

[@dkadkins6545]

That should be a parable shared with city dwellers and suburbanites.

[@lonecrusaider]

They enjoy the shade, but hate the tree that gives it...

[@jeremywongzijun1994]

“Ah yes, I remember when Jesus predicted about me. I was there” - Dawkins, R.

[@SilverSurfer5150]

No, Dawkins wasn’t there, but God was, and He knows. Dawkins has proven time and again he knows nothing.

[@BuddyLee23]

I mean, for Gen Z considering a Baby Boomer, that’s pretty spot on. They be old now.

[@johnx140]

Is this sarcasm? You dumb?

[@NDGETO_61]

Love this video bro never really got the deeper meaning of those parables until now. Awesome stuff !!

[@paraviaviku8416]

There is a beautiful metaphor that says that when all the workers gather all apples from the trees, they forget one big red apples and when asked why you forget the answer no she is to high for us to touch the apple❤Simaku

[@tim2muntu954]

What poor Richard has never understood is that a God who can speak a Universe into existence is not impressed with power, the powerful, or power players. God appears more inclined to the humble, and the serious.

[@young2918]

We should PRAY FOR RICHARD DAWKINS THAT HE MAY COME TO CHRIST FOR THE GLORY OF JESUS’ NAME!! AMEN!

[@jimmyboy131]

Agreed. Mocking doesn't help with that. Just pray for him, let him leave his past mistakes and misdeeds in the past, if he wants to move forward as a true believer in Jesus.

[@brucedonaldson3627]

The title says he was humbled...surely, conversion follows

[@jonson856]

Nah man. Don’t pray for him. He has made his decision. Let him come to regret it when he sees the shambles he has left behind.

[@gregoryamer]

Thank you for tying these parables together.

[@bindum2061]

He contradicts his self,he likes what Christianity produces but is happy that people are not seeking Christianity as much well if Christianity goes away then so does the fruit of Christianity will also go away. Christianity will never go away

[@user-jw9xp1sd4q]

If I remained an atheist until now, and when I heard this, I immediately became a believers that I was separated from Dawkins! Thank you David for your work!!!

[@CJFCarlsson]

I can't help laughing

[@AlexanderBrown77]

🎺🌥️1 Thessalonians 4 KJV ✝️🩸 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words. Colossians 1 KJV 🩸 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

[@KunDziki]

@@CJFCarlsson He will probably change his opinion response video from Dowkins xD

[@user-jw9xp1sd4q]

​@@KunDzikiNo

[@bismarckus5745]

It's fascinating. I always took the mustard seed parable I thought He meant, "from a small thing can bring something great that it even becomes powerful protector" but with the other parable it's extremely fitting. It's just amazing that so many of His parables can apply to multiple scenarios.

[@stee1ydeac0n]

You were correct before! Don’t change you interpretation based on this absurd argument.

[@Gesu_Re_dei_re]

​@@stee1ydeac0nshow how it is absurd then...

[@TheNamesCarlos]

Dawkins is coming from a genuine place. Are we so sure that the reason his message was so effective isn’t because the mainstream churches message wasn’t as genuine? Look at what his gripes are. Do you realize how impossible it is to get a coherent answer to reasonable bible questions? Dawkins is a course correction. That position deserves respect. It’s making the church better.

[@LouiseDay-bd4qi]

He enjoys the benefits of the genuine message. The lack of current genuine message is due to watering down because of the instance of the cult of tolerance. Tolerate anything and you soon have nothing

[@nanoffyourbesyness9577]

The story of the Kingdom is a story of victory. Ultimately the Kingdom will prevail !

[@lahleholivia7398]

Meanwhile another "god" thinks the sun sets in the earth with people living there.

[@XYisnotXX]

In a muddy pool

[@insectslayer1374]

wiser individuals would know that it sets on a warm puddle of fresh camel urine

[@corning1]

Which

[@Kalista2105]

​@@corning1 Muhammad god of prophet Allah

[@Kalista2105]

​@@corning1 Muhammad god of prophet Allah

[@sneijder023]

Dear Richard Dawkins. Please accept Jesus before you die. Please. We need you up top! Jesus loves you!

[@johnnyenglish1264]

jesus can suck it up lmao

[@Joshua-dc1bs]

Why do you need Dawkins up top?

[@reubenquist8271]

​@@Joshua-dc1bs Because of John 3:16-17. I wouldn't want anyone, including Dawkins, to experience Luke 16:19-31.

[@Joshua-dc1bs]

@@reubenquist8271 ok cool

[@ooOPizzaHeadOoo]

@@reubenquist8271 we do want him to experience it, for all eternity, and I'm not even Christian lol

[@Rosaron7]

!Te lo comiste! I used it as a Spanish pun to your last words, which would be equivalent to a thumbs up! You had asked: "how do you like them apples?" God bless you, Brother! 🌹

[@absofjelly]

Each parable is separate. Believing that one motif is carried across them all is just you reading into it.

[@gregtyler4002]

I’m a bit embarrassed to admit I had pondered what the birds in the tree meant but never had the answer revealed until now. Great vid, brother.

[@DaysofElijah317]

We’re all still growing and learning that is the joy of this life until He comes brother

[@Voltimo81]

Me too

[@TEPMOBETEP]

I hate, that i am russian, and my people do not know english just to listen to this channel. Every video is such a profound experience. Thank you Dawid for staying on the way of Jesus, and praises for the Lord for getting such a wise man into the church

[@BeHappyBeFaithful]

They can still watch it if they turn on captions and set Auto-translate to Russian. It won't be perfect but it should be good enough 🙏 Try it yourself and see if it works well. God bless ✝️ 💗

[@TEPMOBETEP]

@@BeHappyBeFaithful yandex browser has voice over auto translate feature on youtube, so you can even watch it in russian audio. But not much people know about it, and i have no reach to spread about it. May be one day, some russian apologist could find it, and direct people this way. For myself, i know english well, so that is how i found it

[@BW-li2ub]

@@BeHappyBeFaithfulNot only that but I’ve heard on multiple videos David saying he doesn’t care if people are using his stuff. Take the content and translate it into Russian. That could be your channel.

[@ZAGS1968]

I just shared it to my Nicaraguan friends. The cc in Spanish have misspellings but we already know the Parables 😊 Dawkins looks so pathetic!

[@user-oz7xs8cr3d]

And were proud of that

[@adankmemeindisguise1654]

His mentality is more dangerous than someone who just straight up hates Christianity. He misleads in weird ways and I can see how a lot people can feel how he feels and agree

[@aeiofadain2609]

Brillant discussion! This commentary has opened my understanding of a broader way to read parables. Thank you.

[@definitelynotsarcasm]

Has he honestly never heard "by their fruits you shall know them"? Mr. Dunning-Kruger himself: "Gee guys, I really love this society you built and that allows me to do the science I love so much and is the underlying foundation for its entire enterprise. It's really uncanny how your beliefs have allowed for the most peaceful and advanced societies in history. Too bad you believe in nonsense like a creator and objective morality."

[@AlexanderBrown77]

Romans 3 KJV 🩸 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;

[@mastershake4641]

I thought this might be sarcasm, but then I read your name.

[@jamiesimms7084]

​@@mastershake4641I wish I could shake your hand at your sarcasm

[@stoffmeister7095]

He's the snake in the garden.

[@tru2thastyle]

At least he's willing to admit it. Some are still in denial.

[@somercet1]

This was golden, we're going to start calling you David Chrysostom.

[@MillyRose539]

I love His words. Every time I read His red letter quotes, I fall in love every time. It’s like some kind of art in words. Even the words that pummel me uplifts me. I can’t explain the peace I get when I read the New Testament. It would be a great loss if people lost this treasure.

[@Solomon-Dates]

If Christianity falls everything falls! Only Chaos remains.

[@wet-read]

Pardon me, but I think that is utterly outlandish.

[@collins9383]

It is you that is utterly outlandish. Your arrogance just as Dawkins is the always revealed in the end as utter foolishness.

[@lovesandservesjesuschrist6752]

@@wet-read If you ONLY knew what the world was really like prior to the Christianization of the Near East, Middle East, Europe, and everywhere else.... you would utterly despise that world and think that death is better. At least right away, but if you survived, you'd have to adapt and become as brutal and inhumane as everyone else. You'd learn what it is to live in a true dog eats dog world, where the strong do to everyone else whatever they want.

[@theparadigmshift74]

It's already happening. The concept of right and wrong, good a and evil is already disintegrating. And it's just going to be a free for all, everyone's desires will be the basis for their choices and standards. America's seems like its already being given over to itself by God. We need a good shaking and a humbling.

[@ohthankg-dforthebourgeoisi9800]

The strongest ideology will take over one that believes in might make right. So it would end up being a battle very much like in the Middle East. Socialism/Marxist ideology versus extreme Islam, all this kept in check by powerful, extremely wealthy individuals or corporations.

[@mike1967sam]

Hello David. Ever since I've known Richard Dawkins I've truly found him to be a person of very, very limited Intelligence. I find his book "The God Delusion" to be a childish, uninteresting attempt to deny God. Nevertheless I would be very happy if he repented and found Jesus.

[@ehhe4381]

Pray for Richard Dawkins.

[@DaveGIS123]

Yes, let's pray for Richard Dawkins, and for the other 'New Atheists'. That's a very Christian response. "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" (Matthew 5:44b) "Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you." (Luke 6: 28)

[@NaCl_Salt]

I recently heard his debate with Dr John Lennox and Dr Lennox brings up the "who made God" argument and rightly called it a schoolboy argument. I thought the same even before the brilliant Dr Lennox publicly called that out.

[@etiennedevignolles7538]

Dawkins is anti-intellectual. I'd be embarrassed if any of my degrees were from Oxford.

[@josevalverde7431]

How great.🙏👏👏👏👏

[@GM-xr3nf]

God bless you David. I have watched your videos over the past years and have learned so much from you and have derived much joy from them. I really like your sense of humor. May you continue to produce your videos far into the future.

[@Nonhumanactivity]

He admitted that he's a cultural Christian.

[@Namko78]

I’m Jewish yet I love your interpretations of Jesus’ teachings. You are an absolute asset to the world.

[@Flawless839]

I urge you to convert. Only through Christ can you obtain eternal life

[@stufreeland5709]

Jesus is a Jew too.

[@Flawless839]

@@stufreeland5709 Jesus was not a religious jew. Judaism is not compatible with Christianity

[@doracanals1003]

Embracing Jesus is the most Jewish thing a Jew can do. You are a descendant of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Jesus came to his chosen people first. Explore the claims of Christ, he is the promised messiah . Repent of your sins and receive him as your Lord and Savior! Praying for you as I am only a sinner saved by grace. Love you in Christ!

[@Flawless839]

@doracanals1003 first off you have very little understanding of Judaism. Secondly I am not talkong about ethnic jews

[@stephendianda1543]

Dawkins is the master of self-contradiction.

[@CragusMaximus19]

Religion is the master of deceit and evil

[@katierucker2870]

This is the absolute whole of atheism 😂😂😂

[@johncaulfield8935]

@@katierucker2870You think all atheists agree with Dawkins? Because guess what, they don’t!

[@genemeree5714]

Thank you for presenting more considerations of the meanings of these parables!

[@joedavid2510]

To be fully honest..... if you can't see the truth, then it doesn't matter how you label yourself. If everyone read the Word and saw the truth, then surely we would be living in, at least, a little better of a world.

[@timmyboyproductions3947]

Some pesky birds pooped all over my car yesterday! Just thought I’d let you know.

[@_.incredible_magnum._291]

Are you British

[@apologeticsroadshow]

Probably Sam Harris!

[@TheCatholicRemedy]

@@apologeticsroadshowProbably Sam Shamoun! 😂😂😂😂 JK

[@timmyboyproductions3947]

@@_.incredible_magnum._291 Yes 👍🏻

[@timmyboyproductions3947]

@@apologeticsroadshow Probably - 100% vegetarian poop.

[@lloydkennedy7433]

David, we continue to pray for you, your wife, and your children. May the Lord Jesus continue to strengthen your family via his love in the Holy Spirit every day. God bless you, my brother in Christ Jesus our Lord and Saviour.

[@jontanneguy4960]

"I do not believe a single word" well that right there is gross ignorance. There's a lot of wisdom within.

[@SilasCole88]

"And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables?"-Mark 4:13

[@collegepennsylvania837]

"God can't give us peace and happiness apart from Himself because there is no such thing." -- CS Lewis

[@Brandon-1996]

God can't give us peace and happyness any other way because he then isn't giving it. Somehow people do well without.

[@nicholashale5988]

@@Brandon-1996 CS Lewis is defining God as goodness itself in this quote. IF goodness itself is God then all people would get to enjoy goodness whether they believe in God or not, at least for the time being in this hypothetical. So my question is you say we’re doing good without but how do you know that we are, in fact, without.

[@lookitthis6101]

I never would have thought Dawkins would say "I'm on team Christian"

[@duncanharrell5009]

You mean "I'm on team Christian*"

[@adamh5153]

great for a sound board.

[@johncaulfield8935]

I don’t claim him

[@commentatorgunk]

It does not hurt for Christian teachers to be insightful and witty. Thanks David!

[@SFP0181]

It's sad because the birds that nested in the tree are situated in a strategic place to eat the seed from the tree before it can go to other places to sprout away from the tree

[@kensmith8152]

I have another parable: Nietzsche’s old man with the lantern comes up to Dawkins and smacks him upside the head!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@el_killorcure]

Before or after he started talking to his horse due to syphilis?

[@johnglad5]

I doubt that smack made any difference to Dawkins in any respect. He is in my prayers

[@pedrohenrique-et3fs]

"now that ive lost a leg in car crash ive learned that car crashes are bad for the human experience"😂

[@SoBayK80]

@el_killorcure i love your handle! 👏👏👏 Neitzche went mad from all that talking and writing keeping him from purposeful action in the study of God... instead he studied man and while he did an adept job analyzing, he did nothing for his soul and he knew it. Thank you Jesus for the light and the way 💐

[@airsoftcombat6940]

Jesus would not have smacked him, he would have shown the love of god to him🙏❤️

[@Intrepid_Insomniac]

Whoa… I never thought of the mustard seed parable this way! I love the way you tied the parables together like that, it was so enlightening. Please do more videos like that!

[@emilyaetheris9624]

Christianity will survive despite Richard Dawkins,,.He contradicts himself, he wants the Cathedrals the hymns the Christian ethos? But he is doing his best to eliminate Christianity. THANK God , Christianity has God to protect it and make it stronger. Christianity is a brave beautiful religion, full of love. Yes I believe in all it says.