I Was Brainwashed In The Black Church

[@Itsjusceee]

I can’t do nothing but respect Kev for this. 🙏🏾

[@EichelleZaleka]

watching once again in 2020, and I loved it!

[@jusrosey9928]

Same!

[@DIANAS5657]

2024

[@monicahaymes4361]

Im 62 yrs old, and can attest that you are right in what you say Kev. We followed many man made rules in our church. I didnt get my wake up call until 2011.

[@chilliecheesecake]

You are exceedingly fortunate to have been able to change in such a way during your autumn years. You must be very wise

[@RichardsonEunice]

I was raised apostolic/pentecostal. After getting married, my husband and I attended non-denominational churches while he was in the military. I really struggled in the beginning. I knew that they were "saved," but because they didn't dress and do all the things I was use to seeing, I remember saying to my husband, "they have the spirit of God in them, but they just need to be saved." My husband said to me, "did you hear what you just said?" After repeating it, I realized that my spirit was already bearing witness to the fact that they were saved. But, my head was telling me something else. God began to really deal with me, and I began to start reading the bible for myself to hear from God. As time went on, I realized that what I was really being taught, was their interpretation of what they felt the bible meant. I realize that all of us to some extent, teach what we know at that time. As we grow and mature, we find that we see differently. I thank God for my upbringing because it taught me a whole lot. Living for God is who you are 24/7 and it is not something you put on and take off. That is definitely what holiness is about. It is a lifestyle, not a do's and don'ts. I'm so glad that I found this video because God can save and deliver anybody. We must love all and live a life that pleases God so that others can see His light in us and desire to have a relationship with Him. God is soon to return. We need to be about His business. Continue to live for him.

[@LetsBeClear87]

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[@Shesucksatgames]

Wow I love this

[@karaamundson3964]

What a great story! I grew up in a military chapel (long story, test, research, & development, big civil scientist population), and although the same building housed Protestant & Catholic services (obvz diff times) and there were other buildings for Jewish services & a small Catholic chapel, I had gotten the notion that Catholics are not Christians. Well, my mother--despite ardent Missouri Synod roots--scooted that idea out of my head. These days, working together to unify faiths is my great hope

[@kimberlymankin8507]

It is a list of did and donts.keeping the commandments of God

[@chilliecheesecake]

@@kimberlymankin8507 So I'm guessing you dont eat shellfish or wear poly-fiber clothes or sit where menstruating women have sat? If it really is a list of dos and don'ts to you then you're gonna have to jump through hoops to keep the commandments in the Bible.

[@LeDiskoLove99]

My dad is Catholic and you were not allowed to come to Church f you were not wearing suits or dresses or skirts and I was never a dress girl myself, but my best friend and her father took me to their Lutheran church and their policy was "As long as you come to church and are here to praise god we don't care if you come in jeans and a hoodie, so long as you're here." And I always liked that message.

[@eranaustin6711]

This talk really blessed, me thanks Kev! Quarantine got me watching your old videos, perfect timing. God bless you and your family!

[@GeorgeColeman-xt2eh]

Thank you for this video Sir. I was baptized in Jesus name in 1989. Filled with the Holy Ghost that same day. I have felt this empty space in my heart for years about the Apostolic Church. I couldn't understand why I have never felt the urge to jump all over the place and run up and down the isle. Some 35 years later I'm still hearing the same message. Church is still three and four hours long. WHY? Turn to your neighbor and say this. Turn to your neighbor and say that. Come up for prayer so that someone can squeeze my head until I fall out. Wait for the drummer and bass player to get the crowd hyped up so the Saints can fall out. I need more than hype. FRUSTRATED! 😕

[@thebenzaga]

go to the orthodox church where everything is intentional and the most historic form of christianity, from the days of the apostles.

[@BlackBullRising]

There is nothing on this earth more divisive than religion. That is the truth when it comes to personal preference. It's why I hate anybody in an office setting telling me about their "Pet Peeves", it's nothing more than someone pushing their personal preference off as office policy. None the less Kev you are setting the record straight.

[@LadyMercutia]

I got brainwashing in a religious context as well. It wasn’t in a black church, but it was in Protestant Christianity.

[@amykennedy7451]

Same here.

[@love_reka_8877]

I grew up Jehovah’s Witness so you can only imagine how brainwashed i was

[@MaleahsDiary]

So did I. Life is way more peaceful now. Jehovah said, "get out of her my people" and that's exactly what I did.

[@biancaleewilliams2308]

Smh.!

[@roselinaroro1786]

same, it was horrible.

[@MrAntiOrdinary]

Are you still Jehovah's Witness? If not, what factors helped you to leave?

[@nwatson2773]

Sorry to hear that

[@Schigoz9831]

Every time I watch this it reminds me of Gods Grace, you articulated the idea of “love” and understanding so well and I appreciate the fact that you shared your experiences to get to your point. Great job at teaching the word Kev! Thank you!

[@elaineroyal2785]

I SWEAR I had those EXACT SAME thoughts when I was 10 years old. What if someone was not EXPOSED to the exact same "doctrines" does that mean they are going to hell?

[@clbo9878]

What hell?

[@VictorianMaid99]

I grew up in the UPCI and they have the same beliefs.

[@looneydaffygirl1]

I grew up and married in "Old School" Pentecostal. Long jean skirts at the amusement parks, long hair, no make-up, no jewelry only your wedding rings. 3-4 hour services, coming out sweaty and exhausted. Totally understand this segment... But all in all, I am grateful for the time (over 20 years) I had in a Pentecostal church because I did learn so much about God & His word & how to love many types of churches bc of my experience.

[@VictorianMaid99]

UPCI was the same way. We left after 40 years of hell.

[@ktsims5220]

Thank you for using your platform to minister in this way.

[@michaelwilliams5395]

This was so informative Kev. There is a preacher inside of you. Thanks for posting.

[@caramares2669]

I was brainwashed for 15 years. It’s so freeing getting out from it, however, not many are aware it even exists. See Cara’s inner healing horror for my testimony.

[@zinawinder1220]

Great message Kev! This is an older video but, still very relevant today.

[@bbp-businessbeautyphotogra7723]

Please stay real keep giving this work to the youth 🙏

[@cslknight]

This just goes to show you, you have to know GOD for yourself. Yes as a child you have to do what you are told by your parents but as an adult you have to know GOD for yourself and pray for yourself but I like this video. My Great Aunt Mrs. Lucy Bell she was a Southern Baptist and I'm a spiritualist she couldn't stand my religion always told me I was going to hell because I didn't believe the way she felt I should. I got saved and she asked me if I shouted I said no she said you ain't saved then I said Tee Tee don't worry I won't be getting saved again. But she still was good to me so I guess it all worked out 🤷

[@Ma1nguy]

We'd occasionally hold Sunday evening service at the beach or pizza parlor. A young person got saved at one such service. Who says you have to have church services in the building

[@neenareadsalot7563]

For some reason, I am getting these older videos in my suggested, I am glad that I watched this one. I was always getting put out of Sunday School for asking difficult questions. I read my Bible because my Mama saw me reading "Les Miserables" at 12 and said "Have you read your Bible?", I had not and so I did, cover to cover, and I had so many questions. Fortunately, we had a pastor who would welcome my questions and we would have these discussions about different things. My parents also encouraged me to go to different churches, because they believed, you have to find God for yourself. Now I read or listen to my Bible everyday, I am turning into my Mama and Grandmother, and my thoughts are "controversial" to folk who just want to put you into a box of what they think a Christian is. One of my favorite quotes is "Speak the Gospel at all times, at when necessary use words", because you can show how God is present in your life without having to say anything. Great video, Kev!

[@susandumbill8805]

Hi Kev, just come across your video. Thanks!! I'm from a white English background. My first church (mainly white, Independent Fellowship) was similar to some of what you & others have described, in terms of expectations, esp the women. Some of us younger people jokingly referred to some of the restrictions/expectations as T.J.M. (Trousers, Jewelry, Makeup)!!! (after it split, & some of us became part of a new church). This was liberating. But I can see from what you're saying too, that there can be a lot of legalism in many churches, be they predominantly 'black', 'white' or otherwise. It's such a shame; a real distraction of the enemy, from the freedom we have in Jesus (which we must not abuse, of course, but try to stay true to our conscience). I respect the African & Caribbean churches as many folks have a depth of spirituality & insight, which I can v much relate to, which I don't find with many 'white' christians. A good friend (formerly a Brahmin Hindu) taught me much. It was great having fellowship with these folks as when they're saved, they really understand spiritual things. It's high time we all got free from the legalistic chains which bind us, & mix more, racially, culturally & church/denominationally. JESUS said the Church is a House of Prayer for ALL NATIONS.

[@AprilPettiford81]

I was went through the same mess at my former church! I’m so glad that I’m out of that cult!!!

[@msfefeenicole8158]

I can TOTALLY relate to this video - I know I am 6 years late to the video but this is absolutely the truth

[@meikt11]

I’ve never seen you be so serious Kev! This was so great❤️

[@miaj7422]

I've been subscribed to this channel for a little while and I'm just coming across this video. I appreciate it because I was feeling the same way you were.

[@douglasworley8422]

2021…….Can,t imagine going back into a Black Church again…..Temples of Hatred!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@clbo9878]

@@Songs7226 Dear Black People (especially black males) Given the fact that you are on the BOTTOM all over the world in EVERY CATEGORY and RULED by another people, WHY are you so OBSESSED with BREASTFEEDING on RELIGION? By religion I mean - SO-CALLED gods, devils, angels, men dying on crosses, blood, hell, heaven, building called churches, prayer, an afterlife, people calling themselves pastors, preachers, and reverends, holy books, singing and glorifying songs about hard times and troubles, running around yelling and screaming in buildings, talking to invisible characters name god and Jesus and the list goes on. Consider these things: 1. The RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION and RELIGIOUS CON MEN like in this video has been CONNING and SCAMMING people out of their HARD-EARNED MONEY for THOUSANDS of years. 2. Religion: (So- called holy men, so-called holy books, gods, devils, angels, messiah's, miracles, heaven, hell etc. is a HUMAN INVENTION.) 3. Religion is a BUSINESS. A business of MAKING MONEY and CONTROLLING HUMAN BEHAVIOR for various political, social, and economical purposes. 4. Don't believe everything you read. 5. If you believe in a god he/she is everywhere and can be worshipped at home. 6. If a being call god does exist who is omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient that created and owns everything it's IMPOSSIBLE to ROB him/her. This makes no logical sense. 7. If for whatever reason you MUST go to buildings called churches because you cannot help yourself, give a FEW dollars here and there to contribute to the financial obligations of the BUSINESS but it would be WISE and MATURE to keep MOST of your money in your DAMN pocket. 8. If there is a God he/she doesn't want or require your money to so-called do his/her work. God is said to be all powerful and wouldn't need your help with ANYTHING. HUMANS want your money. 9. Whether your church is inside of a garage and the pastor rides a bicycle and lives in a tent or mega church and your pastor drives a nice car and lives in a big house. It really doest matter because RELIGION is an INSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS about MAKING MONEY and CONTROLLING HUMAN BEHAVIOR for various purposes. 10. Keep your money in your pocket and don't let RELIGIOUS CON MEN BAMBOOZLE you out of it.

[@VictorianMaid99]

It is crazy!

[@prettibrowneyez29]

I’ll be honest- I searched “leaving black church” out of curiosity, and wanted to see if anyone in subscribed to had a video. This one came up. I do not know Kevin from a can of paint, but I enjoy his content for years now. This was an on time video. This pandemic has a lot of people sitting still long enough to actually think about their belief system/faith/religion, and some are going to come out of this either in a different one, or leave it altogether. For me, I’ve had tastes of different ones growing up- jehovah’s witnesses (my mom), Baptist (my aunt), Pentecostal (my sisters), we even had the Mormons over a couple times-I’m sorry, that one was a little weird, and we never looked into it further. As an adult, I wound up joining a Pentecostal apostolic organization, and it’s been 18 years come December 2, 2020. I’ve been baptized, I’m spirit filled as well. Kev is right- the “saved status” varies by who you talk to.

[@taminajones5615]

This video speaks to my childhood. Going to every event at the church, full length skirts and dresses, not playing a lot of games, limiting a lot of television, no ears pierced, nothing but church. It made hate the thought of going to church as an adult. I left after I turned 18 and did what I wanted. Piercings, tattoos, pants, all of it. I ran hard and fast for a long time but I slowly learned that mom my way only doing what she was taught and what she thought was right. It wasn't her fault and I can't hold it against her or the church. I have moved on from those feelings of pain, anger, and frustration from my childhood. No, I am not "saved" now but I will attend church without feeling shameful or out of place now. It also helps that my mom, grandmom, and godmom are pastors now and they don't have the same harsh restrictions from my childhood. They all discovered how it became a hinderance and not a help so they elected to make their own changes in their churches. I am grateful to see this video and know that there are other people that experienced this because, for years, I thought it was just my family. Thank you for this video.

[@susandumbill8805]

Hi Tamina, just read your comment. Yes, I can relate, as I'm certain many others can. This legalism can happen in any church, and was much a part of a predominantly 'white' English Independent Fellowship in the UK, my first church at 22, & a new christian. It split, & some of us left & started a new church, which enjoys greater liberty. But I can still sense some of the old mentality in some folks. It affected some of us for years, & I can honestly liken it to something v much like a cultic influence, even if done in ignorance by those in leadership. I'm glad your mom, grandmom and godmom have found other ways of doing things. You must have a great godly foundation from all three of them. That's a real blessing. I hope more people can get free from legalistic ties, and find true freedom in Jesus, regarding these issues. Bless you all. ❤️❤️❤️

[@CreativeChick03]

I grew up the exact same way. I’ve had these same thoughts and everything you’re saying! I left @19 I’m 23 now I’ve ventured off to gain knowledge about other spiritual practices and religions. I still believe in God/higher power. It’s still hard for me to do certain things because I was always taught to do things a certain way. My grandma is very active in the church and it’s so hard talking to her and related to her because she thinks everything they do is “right”

[@tinadrollinger3487]

It's so crazy bc we grew up in a strict Pentecostal church and my parents (mostly my dad) was extremely bent on his own beliefs bc that's what his pastor taught him!! I, of course being me, challenged those beliefs. Especially the fact that I couldn't wear pants and that wasn't based on anything except for somebody thought not biblical scripture. He eventually learned and we ended up at a liberal Pentecostal church which was so much better.

[@kaylawaters2691]

Wow. I grew up in a Baptist one. I really challenged the things they did and taught there too.

[@pjay3586]

Same , my dad is an elder in the Pentecostal church. I questioned pretty much everything and some stuff made sense, some didn’t. Now that I’m older my father and I really talk and he respects my opinion because he knows I’m not just going to accept something because someone says it is. He’s still at the same church BUT He’s opened up a bit more and we’re best friends now ❣️

[@Thehighpriestess108]

Still an amazing message! Praying for you and your family to be richly blessed

[@Ma1nguy]

I grew up Pentecostal too but we didn't push all of that legalism. I don't go to Black churches anymore. I'm Presbyterian now. Bible based teaching and our senior pastor encourages believers to be filled with the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Women wear makeup and pants, Yeah I go to the movies and I drink wine and I serve a God who loves me. I don't allow any man to interpret the Bible for me

[@mompofelski4191]

The Holy Spirit opens our eyes when we are humble enough and then we understand things more like Our Heavenly Father and Our Savior. All these preachers that condemn other congregations - probably are trying to protect their own congregations - probably are convinced their ways are superior - and who wouldn't want the best for their "children"... But everyone needs to be converted by their own searching and reaching and seeking - not simply blindly following their leaders - not afraid or too lazy to think and put in the work to know for themselves. Good luck in your quest for the truth and homey comfortable congregation.

[@T1DChampion]

Amen

[@feliciafitz6630]

I ❤️ what you said, I was born an raised under Appostalic faith, until age 9. I have a really long story of my life, based on my 43 years of living and beliefs , so far . But thanks for sharing, I went all over the place with stories to share with you as you continued to talk ,kinda wish it was a lil longer❤️💞

[@lavonneward6068]

Watching on May 2nd , 2021 ! Love this message! Love is a powerful tool ❤️❤️❤️

[@smartinmartin9967]

Thank you. This so resonated in my spirit.

[@tanyaperkins6235]

I had to learn the hard way about wearing Jean skirts to amusement parks. Been free a long time, I have a relationship with Jesus. Eye opening

[@rev.dr.rdprice6069]

Real talk!!! Thanks sharing your thoughts. You are not alone in the way you were raised in the church. It's good to be free to worship the Lord in spirit and in truth.

[@yulnikita]

The whole idea of being unworthy and condemned to hell even as a pure innocent baby is a cause for concern in retrospect.

[@jaefisher1979]

Me and a cousin of mine got into a big argument over this. He truly believes if you are not Apostolic then you are not saved. He even went as far as to say our grandmother is in Hell right now because she was Methodist.

[@richardtravick5794]

It's amazing how these churches claim to be soo Holy but at the same time celebrating Pagan holidays like Easter(Ishtar), Christmas, Valentine's, etc. You're either going to follow the Word of God or not. Don't add to it. Don't take from it! No denominations. JUST THE WORD OF GOD.

[@keshebileonekbmorwe3163]

@@JonelleRheu sweetheart he is not judging, he is voicing his opinion and I 100% support him.

[@swiggitysk8]

Easter isn’t pagan. It is a celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, no matter what people say about its “pagan” origins. Christmas is a celebration of the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. Valentine’s Day is a celebration of St. Valentine, who advocated for the sanctity of Christian marriage in the Roman Empire. And as for adding/subtracting from the Word of God, didn’t Martin Luther remove about seven books from the Bible? Please do not point judgement at people who practice differently from you.

[@ezraelreynolds3442]

@@swiggitysk8 first off Easter is Pagan second Jesus was not born on Christmas no where in the Bible it says that he was born on Christmas

[@LdyGrvvy]

I love you Kev!! That’s my FAVORITE scripture!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It changed how I felt about and viewed the world.

[@jayheart83]

YOU we're built up SUPER STRONG for a reason...despite the style...your path has helped give you insight and spring boarded you into the GREAT person you are and would always be...Best way I can put it for now : )

[@Myob873]

I deculted in a Baptist church and it was night and day, the pastor was a kind and had a PhD in theology. Blew my mind in bible study. I was used to charismatic manipulation. Church is the only place that has no prerequisites for leadership which is unsettling.

[@clbo9878]

Dear Black People (especially black males) Given the fact that you are on the BOTTOM all over the world in EVERY CATEGORY and RULED by another people, WHY are you so OBSESSED with BREASTFEEDING on RELIGION? By religion I mean - SO-CALLED gods, devils, angels, men dying on crosses, blood, hell, heaven, building called churches, prayer, an afterlife, people calling themselves pastors, preachers, and reverends, holy books, singing and glorifying songs about hard times and troubles, running around yelling and screaming in buildings, talking to invisible characters name god and Jesus and the list goes on. Consider these things: 1. The RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION and RELIGIOUS CON MEN like in this video has been CONNING and SCAMMING people out of their HARD-EARNED MONEY for THOUSANDS of years. 2. Religion: (So- called holy men, so-called holy books, gods, devils, angels, messiah's, miracles, heaven, hell etc. is a HUMAN INVENTION.) 3. Religion is a BUSINESS. A business of MAKING MONEY and CONTROLLING HUMAN BEHAVIOR for various political, social, and economical purposes. 4. Don't believe everything you read. 5. If you believe in a god he/she is everywhere and can be worshipped at home. 6. If a being call god does exist who is omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient that created and owns everything it's IMPOSSIBLE to ROB him/her. This makes no logical sense. 7. If for whatever reason you MUST go to buildings called churches because you cannot help yourself, give a FEW dollars here and there to contribute to the financial obligations of the BUSINESS but it would be WISE and MATURE to keep MOST of your money in your DAMN pocket. 8. If there is a God he/she doesn't want or require your money to so-called do his/her work. God is said to be all powerful and wouldn't need your help with ANYTHING. HUMANS want your money. 9. Whether your church is inside of a garage and the pastor rides a bicycle and lives in a tent or mega church and your pastor drives a nice car and lives in a big house. It really doest matter because RELIGION is an INSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS about MAKING MONEY and CONTROLLING HUMAN BEHAVIOR for various purposes. 10. Keep your money in your pocket and don't let RELIGIOUS CON MEN BAMBOOZLE you out of it.

[@Denise-ob8dk]

Wow, so true

[@qc9329]

My exact thoughts being raised Apostolic/Pentecostal.

[@crediblej9935]

I know exactly about the brainwashing and all the restrictions. I learned better as I grew in my own walk with God. I also know about how they equate emotional reactions with a move of the Holy Spirit.

[@sheilaspence1250]

I love the video. I hope people take it seriously and think about what they believe and why. I am bo longer a believer but have no issue with those who are. But Christians have to stop the finger pointing. You might win more souls.

[@sparklekpadeh3382]

May I ask you, what stopped you from being a believer all together? I can understand people that never believed (as an adult) that do research an become atheists but I never quite understand when adult believers choose to stop believing. I wonder if it's due to the things hypocrite Christians do an say or if they have another reason.

[@graceforallministries6392]

I am a firm believer that belief in the Lord Jesus is your ticket to Salvation, no matter what your denomination is. I don't care if your Catholic, Protestant, Baptist, Pentecostal, Apostolic, COGIC, Methodist, Evangelical, Holiness, AG(Assembles of God), Anglican, Lutheran, Seventh Day Adventist, Presbyterian, Reformed, and so on.... The only thing that matters is that we all have this all in common..... John 3:16 & John 14:6.

[@staceysmith-gd3zv]

I grew up in multiple difrent churches and it was very rough

[@jonwhite549]

No Hammond b3 organ??! Not even an A-100?

[@StarJar58]

From a 62 year old white guy, that was pretty awesome. Your welcome at my church anytime.: “The Church of the Wild Animals’ God”

[@imfacejacked6046]

I grew up in Independent apostolic Church I was an atheist through my teenage years and finally got filled with the spirit late teenage years The thing that blew my mind the most after I got that experience was how much I felt God loved me it contrasted to the people around me in church and I always just knew that and kept it in the back of my mind that God loved me Even though there was hypocrites in the church God loved me even though everything wasn't right in the church and God even loves them (it was upci style)

[@keishajames8055]

No pants, no makeup, no visiting other churches, no gambling in seventh day Adventist churches in Jamaica

[@euniceglenn1082]

You words are on point!

[@AmaLoveGoddessTV]

we grew up in a non-denominational church where the pastor and his wife are white. However they believe in all of the signs and miracles and living holy. My mom was like what you described. Everything was wrong and you had to be very very perfect. It really traumatized me and now I'm in therapy for it.

[@yvonnepratt556]

My mom's favorite debating scripture is a woman should not wear men's clothing. I did not wear pants until I was in my thirties. I was in bandage. How I started wearing it was my friends and I went on a cruise and when we arrived in Florida the cruise line could not find my luggage. We dashed to 24 hours Walmart and the only clothes that would fit me were pants. Now I wear one at work everyday, which makes Mother mad, who cares!!!!!

[@ismaramackenzie6188]

Love it. Thank's for sharing your thoughts

[@Kingiam123]

Raised Apostolic. Same story brother. True story.

[@AlwaysLime]

I think a lot of various denominations also view people outside their denomination that way. I just had an experience where I went through a big shift in where I go to church. I have been deeply wrestling with it for 9 months. And that was just switching from one non-denominational church to another. But it’s what God wanted and he confirmed it to me so now I have peace. I relate about the pants. Wearing pants to church was a NO. Even dress pants. When I did, people would call me out to my face in front of everyone. And I was Baptist.

[@karifoster4851]

I so agree with all of this hence I've had to really study for myself and not get upset at the intentions without understanding in the church

[@carlbelgon4267]

Trying to live off an ancient book, talking about what Paul said, simply amazing

[@elleyj1754]

This is beautiful.

[@keaubreysumpter2731]

I felt that way as a kid and im glad my mom listened to me when I told her how I felt now that im an adult

[@arseniahm]

Kevonstage I'm still Paw. That is how some believed years ago. Some still believe that way. That was the doctrine. Alot has changed...Apostolic do wear pants to church now. But you have to study the word yourself.

[@sassynsweet1977]

All my life I never understood about the different religions it was so many. My mom told me to just believe in Jesus and know who He is. Fast forward years later. I was a member of a Penecostal church. I had an experience with the Most High and I found out at that point He is not about religion. In that experience I was told that I am a REMNANT BELIEVER. That's the only label that I have.

[@sylvialevy]

You became woke, i do not mess with Christianity, nor Religion.

[@yvonnepratt556]

You are talking all my business. I am from the Caribbean and I went through the same thing. Playing cards was a sin especially on Sunday. Domino's and shooting dice was gambling and God was supposed to punish us. It was wrong to go to the movies because if Jesus came and you were there you were going to bust hell wide open. We were not taught to reverence and respect God. We were taught to be scared of Him because He is watching us all the time, ready to judge and punish us.

[@bytiffanynicole1044]

Sooooo Good Kev!!!..Thanks for sharing!!! :) :) :)

[@zinawinder1220]

You are correct. Been there, done that.

[@ministerpeytonmoore6865]

It's all about having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ not with man not with religion it's relationship over religion

[@Heathharris508]

There is everybody in every church going to heaven and going to hell

[@graceforallministries6392]

Good stuff, I like it. Keep up the good work and keep putting Jesus First.

[@Jaydizzle23chi]

5:45 to 6:05 IS SO TRUE!!!😂😂😂

[@the.imprint]

Also, i love the outro 😹

[@clbo9878]

Dear Black People (especially black males) Given the fact that you are on the BOTTOM all over the world in EVERY CATEGORY and RULED by another people, WHY are you so OBSESSED with BREASTFEEDING on RELIGION? By religion I mean - SO-CALLED gods, devils, angels, men dying on crosses, blood, hell, heaven, building called churches, prayer, an afterlife, people calling themselves pastors, preachers, and reverends, holy books, singing and glorifying songs about hard times and troubles, running around yelling and screaming in buildings, talking to invisible characters name god and Jesus and the list goes on. Consider these things: 1. The RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION and RELIGIOUS CON MEN like in this video has been CONNING and SCAMMING people out of their HARD-EARNED MONEY for THOUSANDS of years. 2. Religion: (So- called holy men, so-called holy books, gods, devils, angels, messiah's, miracles, heaven, hell etc. is a HUMAN INVENTION.) 3. Religion is a BUSINESS. A business of MAKING MONEY and CONTROLLING HUMAN BEHAVIOR for various political, social, and economical purposes. 4. Don't believe everything you read. 5. If you believe in a god he/she is everywhere and can be worshipped at home. 6. If a being call god does exist who is omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient that created and owns everything it's IMPOSSIBLE to ROB him/her. This makes no logical sense. 7. If for whatever reason you MUST go to buildings called churches because you cannot help yourself, give a FEW dollars here and there to contribute to the financial obligations of the BUSINESS but it would be WISE and MATURE to keep MOST of your money in your DAMN pocket. 8. If there is a God he/she doesn't want or require your money to so-called do his/her work. God is said to be all powerful and wouldn't need your help with ANYTHING. HUMANS want your money. 9. Whether your church is inside of a garage and the pastor rides a bicycle and lives in a tent or mega church and your pastor drives a nice car and lives in a big house. It really doest matter because RELIGION is an INSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS about MAKING MONEY and CONTROLLING HUMAN BEHAVIOR for various purposes. 10. Keep your money in your pocket and don't let RELIGIOUS CON MEN BAMBOOZLE you out of it.

[@Qtpiejustaskyaman]

Thank you for this!

[@VictorianMaid99]

You must give 10% of your income to the church so you can make money. Get going now!

[@rodneypoole4252]

I have questions that my wife refuses to even discus. She wanted to be married so bad that she married me because I am an amazing person!!! I don't cheat. I am a strong provider and I am willing to share. But, I question organized religion. Is it possible to believe in God but not practice Christianity? What religion did black people practice before slavery? I have a hard time practicing a religion that was introduced to my great great great grand parents by slave owners. Seems that the Christians are the ones that are the bullies. "Believe what the book says or burn forever!" Does not sound like a loving situation to me. Why do I have to wait until I die to go to heaven. What if this is it? Can a person be spiritual without being religious? Talk about unequally yoked. I read. I am interested in history and current events in society. I am all about self improvement, building a business to be the best me I can to support a healthy relationship. She is not about that life. Someone telling me to just pray honestly is not enough. My life is a conversation with God!!! I am really not a fan of church or church people.

[@karaamundson3964]

I was brainwashed in the China Lake California Naval Weapons Center NonDenominational Protestant Services (two pastors who had four-year posts, rotating every off two years, pastors from ANY CHRISTIAN CHURCH THAT WASN'T CATHOLIC, but never in my memory the same denomination at once). But then I tossed church out the window and clung on to God's skirts and that same way of praying you mentioned is 100. It saves me day to day. I love this, I've watched it before and it spoke to my soul. That was a while ago. I love it still. My sister (so different from me as a child) is a lesbian...she came out to me first and asked how I thought M&D would feel. "Mom's not gonna be all that wild about it," I told her, "but in my opinion they've been a bit spiritually stagnant for a while. Nothing you can say will make them stop loving you." (I knew that.) Fast forward a year. The Baptist Convention was trying to ascertain whether to permit gays & lesbians into the church, & invited individual members of each church nationwide to offer testimony. Dad got up and read a long, well- reasoned statement. Then Mom's turn came. In a shaky voice she asked, "How would you feel if you wanted to take your daughter to church with you...but couldn't, because she's a lesbian?" I cry for her love & courage every time I tell this story! P.S. My sister is WAY more femme than I am. So odds are, the congregation probably thought that the lesbian daughter was *moi.*

[@NewStart1971]

This is a great message

[@johncox2284]

There are a lot of things going on there. Many of the people brought to America from.Africa were forced to adopt the church of their masters. Quite often that was Baptist. Many of the people brought from.East Africa who were Christian were Eastern Orthodox and even Catholic. The rhythms of the music and culture of Africa were brought to the new world. I am Orthodox and the way we sing hymns in Russian churches is quite a bit different than you would see in Africa. It's all good. It's all the same song!

[@QueenSamiyah]

Thankyou

[@tristanband4003]

A good author to look into is Anthony Pinn. He's my go to for recommending secular humanism from a black perspective. If in your searching you find religion doesn't do it for you, Pinn's "The End of God Talk" might just be what the doctor ordered. Anything by Sikivu Hutchison is good too.

[@ffffggffffgfgrrfdf]

I a way it was good not going to other churches because of the foundation. The extra teachings were from ignorance.

[@the.imprint]

Well it is true that you do need to pray excessively and be excited in worship to show committment in heart, but you can also be slow and meaningful to show your heart, but it doesnt determine your salvation. It is however an indicator of one's salvation when you do worship, sing, lifting of hands, gift of tongues, and even the look on their faces during worship. If they dont, then they have no enthusiasm for the LORD. Thats luke-warmness. Its just simply discernment. Catholicism is religion. Catholics can be saved but rarely are they. That church might have been a bit weird in particular though. Sounds like that pastor needed some wisdom and discernment. Im glad you saw through that though.

[@T1Oracle]

Jesus threw away a lot of the rules that Pharisees imposed on people. Christians get so attached to man made customs and rules, and lose sight of the words that came directly from Jesus' mouth. "Love God, love thy neighbor, all the law and all the prophets hang on these two!"

[@qc9329]

Watching in 2024

[@Damnitjim7]

I just wanna know where it says in the bible you can wear pants and all that other stuff

[@Angeldidanyute]

You mean we’re in the Bible giving a detailed description of what qualities as church clothes?

[@gapeach14]

I live the south.....My mom is Pentecostal and my dad is Baptist they are divorced now but not because of religious reasons.....My dad church allows you to wear jeans.

[@jasonchilds4423]

I'm a black man, but I'm very familiar with UPC. I agree with you 💯 ⁰/⁰

[@CutiePie-sm5iz]

All the stereotyping is really bad...don't talk about the control it is off the chain..😱

[@will388]

Man, this is real

[@louisecandelmo8567]

Thank you this video helped me ❤️

[@clbo9878]

Dear Black People (especially black males) Given the fact that you are on the BOTTOM all over the world in EVERY CATEGORY and RULED by another people, WHY are you so OBSESSED with BREASTFEEDING on RELIGION? By religion I mean - SO-CALLED gods, devils, angels, men dying on crosses, blood, hell, heaven, building called churches, prayer, an afterlife, people calling themselves pastors, preachers, and reverends, holy books, singing and glorifying songs about hard times and troubles, running around yelling and screaming in buildings, talking to invisible characters name god and Jesus and the list goes on. Consider these things: 1. The RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION and RELIGIOUS CON MEN like in this video has been CONNING and SCAMMING people out of their HARD-EARNED MONEY for THOUSANDS of years. 2. Religion: (So- called holy men, so-called holy books, gods, devils, angels, messiah's, miracles, heaven, hell etc. is a HUMAN INVENTION.) 3. Religion is a BUSINESS. A business of MAKING MONEY and CONTROLLING HUMAN BEHAVIOR for various political, social, and economical purposes. 4. Don't believe everything you read. 5. If you believe in a god he/she is everywhere and can be worshipped at home. 6. If a being call god does exist who is omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient that created and owns everything it's IMPOSSIBLE to ROB him/her. This makes no logical sense. 7. If for whatever reason you MUST go to buildings called churches because you cannot help yourself, give a FEW dollars here and there to contribute to the financial obligations of the BUSINESS but it would be WISE and MATURE to keep MOST of your money in your DAMN pocket. 8. If there is a God he/she doesn't want or require your money to so-called do his/her work. God is said to be all powerful and wouldn't need your help with ANYTHING. HUMANS want your money. 9. Whether your church is inside of a garage and the pastor rides a bicycle and lives in a tent or mega church and your pastor drives a nice car and lives in a big house. It really doest matter because RELIGION is an INSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS about MAKING MONEY and CONTROLLING HUMAN BEHAVIOR for various purposes. 10. Keep your money in your pocket and don't let RELIGIOUS CON MEN BAMBOOZLE you out of it.

[@Kagaines]

I’m Pentecostal but not apostolic in the way people use the term. I believe in holiness standard however it’s not a requirement just a cool thing if you wanna do it. I used to be like what Kev is talking tho.

[@daliasmith9557]

Yes you was Bren was and hi know people just like you you are right but you got out tank god 🤙🏼🤙🏼🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@rioprime6249]

its all about MONEY

[@clbo9878]

Dear Black People (especially black males) Given the fact that you are on the BOTTOM all over the world in EVERY CATEGORY and RULED by another people, WHY are you so OBSESSED with BREASTFEEDING on RELIGION? By religion I mean - SO-CALLED gods, devils, angels, men dying on crosses, blood, hell, heaven, building called churches, prayer, an afterlife, people calling themselves pastors, preachers, and reverends, holy books, singing and glorifying songs about hard times and troubles, running around yelling and screaming in buildings, talking to invisible characters name god and Jesus and the list goes on. Consider these things: 1. The RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION and RELIGIOUS CON MEN like in this video has been CONNING and SCAMMING people out of their HARD-EARNED MONEY for THOUSANDS of years. 2. Religion: (So- called holy men, so-called holy books, gods, devils, angels, messiah's, miracles, heaven, hell etc. is a HUMAN INVENTION.) 3. Religion is a BUSINESS. A business of MAKING MONEY and CONTROLLING HUMAN BEHAVIOR for various political, social, and economical purposes. 4. Don't believe everything you read. 5. If you believe in a god he/she is everywhere and can be worshipped at home. 6. If a being call god does exist who is omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient that created and owns everything it's IMPOSSIBLE to ROB him/her. This makes no logical sense. 7. If for whatever reason you MUST go to buildings called churches because you cannot help yourself, give a FEW dollars here and there to contribute to the financial obligations of the BUSINESS but it would be WISE and MATURE to keep MOST of your money in your DAMN pocket. 8. If there is a God he/she doesn't want or require your money to so-called do his/her work. God is said to be all powerful and wouldn't need your help with ANYTHING. HUMANS want your money. 9. Whether your church is inside of a garage and the pastor rides a bicycle and lives in a tent or mega church and your pastor drives a nice car and lives in a big house. It really doest matter because RELIGION is an INSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS about MAKING MONEY and CONTROLLING HUMAN BEHAVIOR for various purposes. 10. Keep your money in your pocket and don't let RELIGIOUS CON MEN BAMBOOZLE you out of it.

[@leatharay3565]

The word of God is what sets us free. Not your emotions

[@chriswaller4922]

Great Message church

[@sparklekpadeh3382]

Doesn't the Holy Bible say that He has children in many folds? Bible also condemns being a fanatic. We're called to invite the lost God, not to push them away from Him with our flaws. I know personally that I can't get mad at someone for being homosexual if I've committed fornication in my life. I've lived by a nice little quote that I heard somewhere that said "I won't judge others just because they sin differently than I do".

[@JahrellAmani]

Bruh, I was with you until you pulled out the MSG version 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@dondemarco9092]

With respect to the brother, the Commandments of the Most High must be kept, b/c they restore. However, I am with Kev when he points out that condemning those who are trying to find G-d is wrong and not what G-d intended. We have to heal with the Word, not condemn with it.