How to have a conversation about RELIGION in English

[@ahmedreda8956]

for me i am amuslim and i respect all other religions and i like to have many friends from different religions

[@EasyLearning700]

Ahmed Reda me too.

[@nidafatima439]

me three :-) I have hindus and Christians frends & I enjoy their company

[@sager25lmoxx94]

Ahmed Reda Me too ;)

[@husseinsehs3223]

Ahmed Reda hi by the way I like your comment

[@k-cg4927]

You got a point , me too ,same as every real Muslims

[@wraitlito]

Not only a lesson in English but a lesson in living together. Thank you, James.

[@MuhammadEgypt]

If I'm not mistaken, Muslims, Christians, and Jews believe in one God, the creator of this entire universe. I know that some may think it's not the same God, but I think it is. If you believe in one creator for this universe, then it's the same God, whether its name is God or Allah. So this is a good start for the followers of the three religions to accept each other and have a nice conversation.

[@turkishmauser1174]

i dont want to start a debate but god in christianity has son , god in judaism has son too so we dont believe in same god . islam' s creed rejects that

[@ilincutaalex6029]

This is a simply lesson. It is not necessary to develope or to transform it into a religious debate. Just learn it.

[@Trionyxification]

I think Muslims and Christians do not believe in one same God as long as Muslims’ Allah does not have a child. Kindly :)

[@mohamedelshaer3534]

Hi Guy, we "Muslims, Christians, Jews" believe in ONE GOD, The Arabic name of GOD is ALLAH. The only difference between Christians and Muslim, Muslims consider Jesus as a prophet "man of God" on the other hand Christians consider Jesus as a son of God and somehow God himself.

[@MuhammadEgypt]

Trionyx KISHALA Regardless of anything else, he's the same God. The creator of this entire universe.

[@k-cg4927]

Good class , I'am a Muslim ✌🏿✌🏻leave in peace and harmony , love to everyone ❤️

[@iambusy9861]

You must love only muslim people in our religion

[@dohaaly2908]

"Allah" is Arabic word means God !! we believe in "God,Allah" are the same meaning

[@DespoRotmg]

Allah is the name of God God in arabic means ilah We say : Esh hedu en la ilahe il ALLAH "There is no God but Allah" and not "There is no Allah but Allah"

[@eylem4054]

In Turkish as well

[@Muhammedzaid.]

@@DespoRotmg Bro the term "ALLAH" is in arabic but when you translate to english its "God". In English we do have synonyms, similarly in arabic they do have synonyms, so the term "ilah" is a synonym of "Allah"

[@m.farrelnugroho5504]

@@DespoRotmg Allah ia from Al-Ilah. 'Al' means 'The', and Ilah means 'God'. Allah is a specific term for mentioning The God, The Creator, etc

[@grrpao7717]

@@Muhammedzaid. nope ilah is god but when you translate allah to English you get no results because there are no translations of this word

[@ideiasventiladas2964]

Thanks a million for your class James!! You are the best teacher on KZbin!

[@gilsantos2995]

Brazil?

[@mishkettafsut7759]

You are a very good teacher! Respect from Tunisia 😃

[@helamemmi2670]

Hello Mr.James, it's a great video. You have pronouced Mosque ( Masjed ) in the right way :) Good Luck.

[@fatihkaya6697]

Hey James hello :) im muslim . why did you say "don't kill me .I'm trying ,okay?" at 8:38 😀 don't worry man we love you . You are a good teacher . you have sense of homour and we too :)

[@zipikinio]

thank you James "O mankind, surely We have created you from a male and a female, and made you tribes and families that you may know each other. Surely the noblest of you with Allah is the most dutiful of you. Surely Allah is Knowing, Aware." Al-Hujraat Verse No:13 Quran

[@heckno552]

Hello, Im also an english teacher, im teaching in Indonesia, i enjoy your videos as much as i enjoy ice cream! Much love and respect! 😁

[@abdulazizkamel2778]

Some parts of the words in the video are not clear like when he was describing the Believers against the nonbelievers

[@kevinseanzebua6342]

Wkwkwkkw

[@rogermetzger7335]

Before we were introduced, my wife and I thought of our parents, our siblings and ourselves as protestant. Our wedding was in Iowa in 1977 and our children were born in Iowa. In 1982, we moved to a part of the world where the majority of the people did not consider themselves protestant. Sally didn’t speak with people as often as I did about our religious beliefs but both of us learned a great deal about speaking with people who were accustomed to using English words to mean things that were very different from how protestants in the Midwest (U.S.) used those same English words. I’m aware that most dictionaries equate the word, “religion”, with “theism” but I’ve read enough English-language literature to be satisfied that there was a time when English-speaking people who could read and write understood the word, “religion”, to mean the sum of those beliefs, practices and prohibitions that pertain to a person’s concept of the highest powers of the universe. In the place where Sally and I sojourned for 25 years, I sometimes asked people to define the word, “religion”. The typical response began with the words, “A religion is an organization that.......” The concept of personal religion was totally foreign to most of the people who lived there. When Sally and I were children, a person who used the word, “God”, in the Midwest was understood to mean the God of the Bible. In the place where Sally and I lived for 25 years, the majority of the people were followers of a religious leader who ridiculed the Bible and anyone who believed it. When Sally’s parents or mine spoke of, “the creator”, they meant the first cause of the universe and life in the universe. In the place where Sally and I lived for 25 years, most of the people had been taught that there is a god who is “creative” but only in the sense that an artist or a builder is creative. Sally and I were taught that Eve’s mistake in the garden was to covet for herself prerogatives that belong to the creator alone. In the place where Sally and I lived for 25 years, most of the people had been taught to covet worship for themselves. I have also had opportunity to speak with Buddhists and Muslims. After several conversations with one Muslim, she said to me, “It is always such a joy to speak with you about religion!” She went to work for a different employer soon after that so I didn’t have opportunity to continue those conversations but my point here is that it IS possible to talk about religious beliefs and religious practices without being disagreeable. Most people are content to subscribe to the religious beliefs and religious practices of their parents. Some people find that there are one or more things about their parents’ religious beliefs they eventually find objectionable and, when they do, they either adopt a “prepackaged” alternative or they reject theism outright. If you like the broad definition of “religion” mentioned above and would like encouragement in building your own personal religion (instead of subscribing to an institutional religion) please don’t hesitate to email me at [e-mail] Sally and I currently reside in Maine, U.S.A.

[@yoputito]

Nice and respectful message! All of your videos/lessons are great but this time you handled well a delicate situation. Congratulations teacher!

[@marlondeoca7053]

This guy is the best teaching English , I admire him a lot thanks for everything

[@mariadelpilarmartinsanchez2203]

Thank you for the video. When studying a foreign language it is important to learn to speak about all kind of topics: daily life, travelling, environment, health . . . religion. To do this we need to know the specific vocabulary of each topic. So, thanks again.

[@dsingh1263]

If I m not mistaken God is that ONE super natural power which is True in Present was True in Past and will remain True in Future since the creation of Universe. Dharam Singh

[@ЮліяЛучко-э7э]

James you are the best teacher ever. I think I spend more time with you than my boyfriend. Thank you so much.

[@saintseptimuse3909]

4:46 " I'm spiritual man, you can see the vibes and the colors, you know!!" LOL

[@shaktiliaom]

Excellent English lesson James! It is really interesting to witness how this topic brings out what people have inside! From a lemon we can only get lemon juice. From a great communicator like you we receive great lessons and a joyful time! This video also creates unity in diversity! Thank you!

[@heavysmoke1124]

Thank you for your lesson. I'm an atheist and a materialist, but I respect all religions existing in our world🙂 it's up to you have a faith or not. Take care and I wish to all of you good luck! :) Cheers from Russia!)

[@kevinseanzebua6342]

I know it's one year late to say this....but thanks bro for respecting all religions😁

[@pedrobelmont4517]

very help lesson i know speak about religion can be a taboo,but is necessary have this knowledge!!!!

[@lulululy5843]

i wish all people think like you and respect others thoughts or believes ,we 'll live in such a peacefull world looool😍😍😍 i wish 😢😢😢😢😢

[@MaryReyCruz]

Thanks for everything James... you make everything easier!!!!

[@johnwise6914]

Respect all religions ❤️

[@曾志海-c4z]

john Wise including falungong?

[@06101997]

Me too I'm Muslim and I respect all the religions

[@alextremodelnorte1905]

Except islam and judaism

[@queendocdz957]

@@alextremodelnorte1905 why ?

[@alextremodelnorte1905]

Because they promote child abuse.

[@annshika8407]

He did not pronounce masjid properly that’s why he said don’t kill me. There’s nothing to be offensive. I don’t know why everybody saying he’s rude. If u think he’s rude it’s definitely communication barriers. I think he is a great teacher and he’s helping many folks out there.

[@admanahmad3408]

What do you think we should learn from James or not what is your opinion I mean those persons who are against Islam and hate the Islam we can learn something from them or not I explain it because social media and news channel show Islam a different perspective which is not right but peoples see and believe news and after this theire mental picture their mindset become against Islam this is the real problem so what do you think because if we learn something from someone how can we know that this person is right or not so in this situation we can learn from them

[@saeedghavi7639]

Hi... I have a question--why when you talk about Islam(mosque) you used word *DON'T KILL ME*?

[@saraphoenixx5133]

Saeed Ghavi yeah that was really funny

[@bassamkadry4734]

It’s a wrong idea about Islam,, I’m very sad for hearing that about my religion

[@sirblackrose5293]

Saeed Ghavi because he was trying to pronounce “masjid” Arabic for mosque so he said “don’t kill me” incase he pronounced it wrong and some Arabic people got angry at it.

[@amourmtungo623]

I admire you James you are doing a great job. Each one teaches one, thank you.

[@kaydenhadskins8336]

Kayben6

[@Willy-zj3tr]

Hi James,thanks so much for your generosity.Willy

[@Adell39]

Thanks ,by Arabic شكرا

[@cefsgreat5422]

James you're hilarious 😘I love learning English with you! I hope you have more subscribers😉

[@СергейБезручко-н1т]

Превосходно поданный урок)) для себя узнал некоторые детали, которых раньше не знал. Удачи Вам и продолжайте просвещать в Вами выбранном стиле Lugansk UA see))

[@Eugene-rq8kr]

You are a great teacher! We in Belarus like your lessons very much!

[@edergrahl]

This is very good lesson for kwow how are named the religions in english. Thank you for lesson.

[@alis.1297]

James, thank you very much for this video! You are a terrific teacher!

[@lubel9750]

Wow i have exam today and This help me a lot :D

[@DentfreeEurope]

Any kind of Religion I can and will respect, are the kind that are personal and should not be forced on others that have and will have nothing to do with it all, that's freedom and how it should be.

[@Fawziah2]

Islam is a religion of peace and love ...... .

[@shaharheledmisgav3208]

nope

[@mohammadkurdish4553]

You're right

[@amallahzouzi601]

Yeah ❤

[@taisrhcp]

Wonderful class James. As usual, you rock!!! :)

[@infinicorinox4532]

Hi james.. still watching 2020. . Thanks for your performance .. Greetings from Turkey..

[@life_with_zain8543]

l'm a moslem and I respect you. very good lesson. I live in Canada,people here are very friendly ✌✌✌

[@زينب-ي9ك6د]

allah is one of the god's names in islam and it's could translated to God :)

[@erfanul703]

Yes I'm in islam :D

[@jussefjassef1669]

i m muslim thnx u Allah💚 and very very pround ❤ i m respectful the others religions people

[@عزةياسر-م7ن]

I really look forward to do conversations many times with someone to improve my language 💔😢

[@عزةياسر-م7ن]

Who can help ?

[@nadezhdab._alisasurname8732]

James, thank you for this video! It's very useful. And it's quiet easy to listen to you. Could you advise me to read smth. where I can learn a vocabulary about chistian religion. I mean the names of the God, names of different occasions in religion, etc. In my langauge I know how to find information, but in English esp. for religion - it's rather specific

[@lucyesoque2614]

Thanks for the class James 😙

[@salimsalam5534]

thank you so much ,but I suggest ti put lyrics in the video inorder to grow the understand

[@magedo7023]

This lesson is very important

[@suavebrizna]

Thanks James you are natural funny, thanks for your video!!!!!!

[@ياباغيالخيرأقبل-ع8ك]

suavebrizna I you mentor...No rest without the religion of Islam

[@inaciojunior4330]

suavebrizna jates thank you for all things you are. You help me

[@massialvarezvargas2633]

I love your videos and your sense of humor so much!

[@superellenjoy]

Great video! thank you for sharing this lesson with us. Respect for everybody

[@daniilsysterov4146]

It was perfect how did you say about the religions. Simple and understand I think.

[@MESHARIALKHALDI]

When you talked about the MOSQUE why you said that (don't kill me). That's rude James.

[@monaalqahtani4483]

I agree with you!

[@monaalqahtani4483]

But you know, we can't blame him. Because the media always links tourism with Islam😊

[@potatome9913]

he was talking about his bad pronunciation :/ why we take things too seriously

[@ally7737]

u meant terrorism? LOL

[@bassamkadry4734]

I think it’s a racism

[@marialorenasanemeteriobust6717]

Toda raba! Thanks for this video.. I walk with Yeshua.

[@IvanaGaiden]

I love your training you're amazing teacher thanks for your lessons you're very natural and funny

[@peace6615]

your pronunciation of masjed is good i love your videos

[@aswanmuhammad3408]

thank you Sir for sharing your knowledge. That's perfect. I love it.

[@admanahmad3408]

What do you think we should learn from James or not what is your opinion I mean those persons who are against Islam and hate the Islam we can learn something from them or not I explain it because social media and news channel show Islam a different perspective which is not right but peoples see and believe news and after this theire mental picture their mindset become against Islam this is the real problem so what do you think because if we learn something from someone how can we know that this person is right or not so in this situation we can learn from them

[@romanmendez9337]

you always do a great job, thanks for keep making videos and the transcripts are so helpful !

[@ilincutaalex6029]

This is one of the best lesson.

[@sugoiitech]

thanks James, I like the way you used to explain the serious topic. Always respect others, even if they don't believe the same faith like you do.

[@wallaamohamedrehan]

don't be hard on ur self James, u pronounced mosque in Arabic right from the first time, excellent.

[@amerpro1748]

Thank you. I learned many useful words in real life. Much appreciated.

[@lelo9313]

you are helping me a lot. Congratulations and keep it

[@manuelcondor2469]

thanks! Good class. now I can talk about religion with my friends.

[@jessejames1082]

JamesESL ,,,,can you please tell us which is a better religion to choose....... Clearly

[@rogermetzger7335]

If your goal is to teach people how to converse about religion in English without arguing and without showing disrespect, why would you show disrespect for someone’s sports team? A few more suggestions, if I may: I’m a person who likes to talk learn about other people’s beliefs and I like to let people know what I believe and why. It seems to me that the first step in that direction should be to ascertain whether someone has an interest in such things. One way to discover what a person’s level of interest is is to first talk about other things--the physical universe, for example or history. I can even ask people questions about other subjects than religious beliefs to determine whether they are interested in having a conversation. If I pay attention, not only to the person’s answer but his tone of voice and his body language, I can proceed only as far as he is comfortable. I can do that for the purpose of trying to learn from him AND introduce ideas with which he may not be familiar. Some people think they are obligated to state their opposition whenever someone makes a statement with with they disagree. That might be a way to avoid giving tacit approval to ideas with which you disagree but it almost always prevents further dialogue. There are many questions that can be employed to move a conversation along without creating opposition--questions that begin with such phrases as “Are you acquainted with.....?” or “What is your understanding of.....? I lived for 25 years in a culture where many of the people had a very different perspective on the supernatural than what I do. I couldn’t even use the word, “God”, without being misunderstood. I’m a fiat creationist so I learned to substitute the word, “creator”. To me, religion is the sum of those beliefs, practices and prohibitions that pertain to a person’s concept of the highest powers of the universe. A person’s religion can be personal or it can be institutional. In the aforementioned culture, however, the idea of a personal religion is completely foreign. So I had to be careful to define the word, “religion”, before I could even use in in conversation. I think it is a worthwhile goal to learn to show a proper level of respect for people of varying religious perspectives AND to learn how to converse on the subject without arguing about it. I invite you to continue the conversation IF you think we can learn from each other.

[@anthonysuarez7246]

Thank you! This video helped me a lot!

[@awab4272]

Lmaaao eye-mam. Good one. And I’m Muslim before anyone comes for me. 😊

[@אלכסנדר144]

I am a Jehovahs Witness and we believe only what the bible teaches - 2 Timothy 3:16, there are many gods which are titles, not names. God's name is Jehovah in the English language - Isaiah 42:8 and Psalms 83:18. True Christians follow the life course of his son Jesus Christ and are obedient to his commands and teachings.

[@hakeel33]

thanks James, that was absolutely terrific, hoped you would tell what's the science that studying religions called ?

[@aboazzam7988]

I see that you're an open mind , so i suggest to you to watch some of Zakir Naik videos also I recommend everyone who like to know more about religions to see some of it

[@freakkitchen2131]

Hey James, Toronto Maple leafs doesn't suck anymore! They've got a pretty good roster now

[@djdjfjc8230]

thanks James

[@ivanos_95]

Belief is usually a personal issue, while religion is a system of moral principles/values and way to perform the spiritual ceremonies.

[@Matt-qi6uw]

Interesting topic. It can be a touchy subject, in my case, depending on the class.

[@mgkkkkk123]

Great lesson , and very helpful .

[@danicajovanovic1963]

People are usually super offensive when It comes something about religion. I think that many of them doesn't know in what they believe exactly. Especially muslims. Don't be that strict. If you have doubts about how world see you, maybe It's time to requestion personal faith. P.s. James, you are the best teacher in my entire life! Thank God you are somewhere out there. God bless you !

[@aayushimishra7527]

Hey James you are superb I like the way you teach us thank you for that

[@DziwnaPani]

Great preparation to World Youth Day in Poland :D Thank you

[@angtrang4816]

Thanks for the great lesson :) Please do a video on Christian religion, I love reading English books and stories and lots of them touch on Christianity. Thanks again !

[@paolalucchet]

Thank you.

[@jiyongpark9664]

you are a very good teacher

[@zakariasharif8298]

I believe allaah

[@sarahmerzoug9523]

is there anyone help me to master english comunication.........,realy i need help

[@akowned1]

Just found your channel.. what a cool guy you are!

[@iesayedabozaid3323]

What an amazing lesson!!!!!!!!!

[@MarcThe85]

Thank you james with this video i see the light i believe in internet not anymore

[@kissueiadala6684]

Good lesson, because there are so many religions in the world. But what is the true religion?

[@werds1392]

Kissueia Dala no

[@suleymankamara9184]

No one knows! Only God Will define that whatever you Faith just keep it up, and Respect others as well.

[@leekeelidq1531]

Excellent lessons you gave to us! Chinese expression: 非常棒！

[@heybany]

If you go to church, is it correct to say "I'm going to mass" I don't know if that's correct, "on Sunday's I go to mass" "I had to give a speech at today's mass" I would really appreciate if you reply (or someone who knows)

[@bayramaydn7910]

Introduction O man! You should be aware that there are certain phrases which are commonly used and imply unbelief. The believers also use them, but without realizing their implications. We shall explain three of the most important of them. The First: "Causes create this." The Second: "It forms itself; it comes into existence and later ceases to exist." The Third: "It is natural; Nature necessitates and creates it." Indeed, since beings exist and this cannot be denied, and since each being comes into existence in a wise and artistic fashion, and since each is not outside time but is being continuously renewed, then, O falsifier of the truth, you are bound to say either that the causes in the world create beings, for example, this animal; that is to say, it comes into existence through the coming together of causes, or that it forms itself, or that its coming into existence is a requirement and necessary effect of Nature, or that it is created through the power of One All-Powerful and All-Glorious. Since reason can find no way apart from these four, if the first three are definitely proved to be impossible, invalid and absurd, the way of Divine Unity, which is the fourth way, will necessarily and self-evidently and without doubt or suspicion, be proved true. THE FIRST WAY This to imagine that the formation and existence of things, creatures, occurs through the coming together of the causes in the universe. We shall mention only three of its numerous impossibilities. First Impossibility Imagine there is a pharmacy in which there are hundreds of jars and phials filled with quite different substances. A living potion and a living remedy are required from those medicaments. So we go to the pharmacy and see that they are to be found there in abundance, yet in great variety. We examine each of the potions and see that the ingredients have been taken in varying but precise amounts from each of the jars and phials, one ounce from this, three from that, seven from the next, and so on. If one ounce too much or too little had been taken, the potion would not have been living and would not have displayed its special quality. Next, we study the living remedy. Again, the ingredients have been taken from the jars in a particular measure so that if even the most minute amount too much or too little had been taken, the remedy would have lost its special property. Now, although the jars number more than fifty, the ingredients have been taken from each according to measures and amounts that are all different. Is it in any way possible or probable that the phials and jars should have been knocked over by a strange coincidence or sudden gust of wind and that only the precise, though different, amounts that had been taken from each of them should have been spilt, and then arranged themselves and come together to form the remedy? Is there anything more superstitious, impossible and absurd than this? If an ass could speak, it would say: "I cannot accept this idea!", and would gallop off! Similarly, each living being may be likened to the living potion in the comparison, and each plant to a living remedy. For they are composed of matter that has been taken in most precise measure from truly numerous and truly various substances. If these are attributed to causes and the elements and it is claimed, "Causes created these," it is unreasonable, impossible and absurd a hundred times over, just as it was to claim that the potion in the pharmacy came into existence through the phials being knocked over; by accident. In Short: The vital substances in this vast pharmacy of the universe, which are measured on the scales of Divine Determining and Decree of the All-Wise and Pre-Eternal One, can only come into existence through a boundless wisdom, infinite knowledge and all-encompassing will. The unfortunate person who declares that they are the work of blind, deaf and innumerable elements and causes and natures, which stream like floods; and the foolish, delirious person who claims that that wondrous reme

[@mariumkhan509]

I love this man.

[@lucaspereira5159]

Awesome class video! Congratulations !!

[@sachinthajayasinghe7830]

I'm a Buddhist from Sri Lanka ☸️🇱🇰

[@nemesiswww1]

thanks James .... good lesson

[@Cholo8943]

This video is the best, especially the part of Toronto

[@cain4265]

thx I love it, I learned a lot of things in this lesson

[@JanKowalski-xh4ri]

You can not talk about religion other than islam, cause if you do, you might not talk about religion again.

[@rumeysaulu9468]

what?

[@ahmedreda8956]

why not? im amuslim and ihave no problem with that

[@figurefiguras4104]

Stop Spreading BULLSHIT !!!

[@crazyboy4213]

he is teaching us...i am muslim and i don't have any problem with it

[@fhksr184]

He's fucking right. I'm a muslim too, but i'm scared of asking any single question about islam. And also you can't talk about being from another religion in the most islamic country.

[@thanhhungle6557]

Thanks for the important information you gave to us. I think They're also effective.^^

[@johnwise6914]

7:25 by the way "ALLA" is the same as saying god, it's the other name of god, I think Muslium people called god as Alla

[@johnwise6914]

+Ahmed Mahmoud thanks for info , but we say GOD

[@Mnoosha1990]

+Ahmed Mahmoud Arab christains say Allah too cause they are arabs they use their own language

[@johnwise6914]

i'm not agree with u at all,, by looking to every thing inversely

[@MeowMeow-tp5nu]

john Wise no it's different when Muslims pray it is not okay to say god please forgive its wrong, the Word GOD does not represent the Allah of Islam there is 99 names of Allah in Islam and none of it is GOD

[@sirblackrose5293]

Meow Meow it is true, god means اله. People got the idea wrong from google translate because it translates God to الله. God doesn’t mean Allah but it REFERS to Allah.

[@NaraSahakyan]

Thank you, James!!!