Indigenous Reflections on Christianity

[@los-one]

I’m moved by these brave testimonies. 🔥So many barbarians came “in the name of god”. My sincere deep apology for the crimes of so-called “Christian” people. It’s a terrible history. I’m ashamed and saddened by the reality of it. I’ve been reading the Bible for almost 40 years. Jesus never instructed us to steal land or property. Or to kill anyone. It’s not there. Period. Jesus said love your neighbor as you love yourself. Not to quarrel with people. He came to lay His life down so we wouldn’t have to shed blood anymore. Then He gave Himself up to be hung... sounds way different from what the Europeans did to the indigenous tribes in North America. BTW, I’m Taino Indian and Christian. I would love to see us repent and do better towards the original keepers of this land. I don’t understand why the European mindset has to conquer everything. There’s a lot to repent for. 😢

[@oasisnetwork7705]

Totally agree! They used Christianity to carry out selfish ambitions. It so sad that they lied and sinned in the name of Christianity.

[@gamemodifiyer]

Carlos Ramirez how could you be Christian Your people had there own beliefs that were scratched out, the told them it’s either the Bible or the riffle, and you believe in Jesus fucking Christ I’m baffled 💀

[@deannaalvarez6025]

Carlos Ramirez hey brother, I was curious to learn more about your spiritual journey to that led you to Christ Jesus? I can’t help but notice such a strength in spirituality amongst the Native people and how much I experience that amongst my Christian brothers and sisters.

[@los-one]

M A , God Bless you. Indigenous people had their lives invaded by foreigners and taken away. It’s true. Those foreigners thought what they were doing was “Christian” but they were sorely mistaken. I cant compare them to what I can read for myself in the Bible. With my own eyes. I don’t have a good enough understanding to know why they behaved like they did. But I can choose to be better. So I read the book myself. It’s really passionate and personal. Take one day at a time and search answers for your life. I know it will help you. God is real. 💯❤️🌈

[@los-one]

Deanna Alvarez, my mom raised 10 of us and she had a very hard life. She never quit praying for us all. Never even still today. It made me wonder why someone would put the SAFTEY of her little ones in the hands of a person she could not see. Years of reading, trying my own way, and failing a lot lead me to realize that the Bible is rock solid and very compassionate to everyday situations. It’s stories and teachings are wise and good for a successful life. I haven’t gone wrong in following it’s teachings and it’s love for others. Love wins. God Bless you 💪🏽

[@boydkaraitiana1617]

They came! They had their bible and We had our Rivers! We had our Lakes! We had our Mountains! We had our Lands! They told us 'close your eyes and pray'! So we closed our eyes and we prayed! When we opened our eyes! They had our Rivers! They had our Lakes! They had our Mountains! They had our Lands! And we had their bible!

[@markschristjourney]

Yours or the creators?

[@LynetteA68]

@@markschristjourneyidk do you own your land/home or can I come claim it as mine and tell you the creator of your land and home told me it was mine thus I could take it away from you???

[@markschristjourney]

@@LynetteA68 the land of the americas belongs to the indiginous people im not disagreeing with that. im not sure what this has to do with my point

[@SunnyLovetts]

The Bible is the truth, it is better to lose a river than your eternal salvation.

[@evangelinasmusic]

I haven’t finished the video yet but at 3:46 when the professor says it’s the Judeo-Christian tradition to basically capitalize on the land I had to pause. We are called to be STEWARDS of the land, not colonizers and profit mongers. We are called to protect and care for the land... unfortunately this has been twisted by heretics for hundreds of years. It’s so painful to see what the heretics (they’re not Christians) have done to Jesus’ name.

[@modest_timing45]

I agree with you. Jesus would not have been happy to what was done to these people. Jesus spoke of love and peace. God gave us the land to meet our needs not to make profits from it.

[@deannaalvarez6025]

True Christians do not follow religion. We follow the Holy Spirit of YHWH or Yahweh. The pope is considered a Roman Catholic which true spiritually disciplined Christians DO NOT consider aligned with Christian doctrine. The pope calls himself the Holy Father which is blasphemy, Christians do not subscribe to this doctrine or any of the politicized nature and even pagan roots which are married to Christian values= Catholics. For instance, Christians do believe that Jesus is the living water therefore in a spiritual sense we agree much more on the value within Mother Earth and essentially all of humanity, or spiritually. As a Christian who does have a foundation in the word of God I could say that any seriously committed Christian person will condemn the any abuse of any person. Yahweh created the world so that each idea or spiritual side of things would have a marriage between morality and spiritual. Christians do no only focus on morals. We do that in order to build and teach a substantial way to strengthen and keep your spirit from becoming defiled. That’s why morality is important and so clear outline in naturalism. There is a marriage of all things because the Father so created the world this way. He cannot force people into following his ways but He does hold everyone accountable so the justice and love and mercy all play out in perfect. He marries things together and does not separate anything that is good ever! He says let no one separate what God has brought together and made good. So if you blame Christianity for all of these things in which Christian people are responsible for and not the actual beliefs then you are walking a slippery slope and you are risking the fact that you are denying Christ Jesus (Christ Jesus literally means Chosen Messiah and Savior or one who saves). This argument and video is highly misleading and does not even understand Christian doctrine.

[@staarrliner4993]

EvangelinasMusic, people like this, at least as it seems to me, aren’t actually interested in what the Lord has asked of us here on earth. They only look at the greed and vindictiveness of men, and paint Christianity with a dark, broad brush. They’re not interested in truth. They’re only interested in pushing a narrative.

[@finnwraith5319]

​@yellowleaf Then do you agree Christians are wrong when they say Muslims are oppressing them because of how Christians get treated in countries where Islam just happens to be the most followed religion there also focusing on this group and they need to also understand its not muslims kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6XHfoiamayYY7c

[@evangelinasmusic]

yellowleaf I agree. How can we expect native people to embrace a religion that has been so terribly forced upon them by corrupted groups. If I didn’t know Jesus I would be just as hurt by anyone who claims Christianity is good after the atrocities committed by these groups. The Catholic Church needs to accept and address what they have done to people. They must repent. They must reconcile. Because of the residential schools and the torture and abuse, because of the doctrine of discovery, they are denying so many people the love that Jesus has for them. They have turned people AWAY from God. My prayer is that Jesus reaches everyone. That people welcome Him with open hearts. That’s what’s important. ❤️

[@ambu6478]

Even the Bible says " the Earth belongs to God" it's Creator. The first mankind was told to take a care of it... not to destroy it for his own benefit. We(humans) are destroying our home and the home of all the other life here on earth,which The Creator has created. When will we wake up!!! My God help us to regain our senses and try to live in harmony with our Creator, the Earth, each other and all of the awesomel life who shares this wonderful planet!!

[@jamesgreen5184]

I am cree native American I was told I was going to hell because I was born native and I was a savage. I started to believe them and hated myself for it. My mom said the the nun's and father's or here to help the native people to become human and save our souls. The Christian told me this. After a long time I found my way to my creator and my family thought my ways

[@chrisbeasley4641]

Let no man condemn you. God is no respector of persons.

[@goldenblood846]

How can we really know "The Holy God" is real?

[@jasonjammin8697]

god is real i believe.But not limit to one religion.

[@m.935]

I'm really sorry that you experienced that. True Catholic person with God in their heart will never said that because it's a lie. Our religion doesn't say that. But in our religion, Satan is a father of all lies, and he corrupts people to manipulate themselves and others away from the God. So in a sense, Satan met his goal by you experiencing fear from all the lies that you've heard, and therefore abandoning Catholicism. :(

[@natashayerkovich6602]

@@chrisbeasley4641 Kia Ora (one breathe) brother Maori from Aotearoa New Zealand tino pai

[@droolingfangirl]

What has been done and said is so wrong. It is not my fault. I wasn't born then, but it is my responsibility to make it better.

[@marshmallowvampire8503]

EXACTLY!!

[@thetrintarianmessianicyahw589]

THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE IF YOU'RE A CHRISTIAN! MY ANCESTORS DIDN'T STEP FOOT IN AMERICA BEFORE THE 1930s BUT THEY WERE INVOLVED IN THE CHURCH THAT DID THIS! I'M GRATEFUL TO GOD HE PROTECTED MY POLISH PEOPLE IN ALL THE ATROCITIES COMMITED AGAINST THEM BUT I KNOW I NEED TO REPENT TO THE INDEGENOUS! I'M NOT HAPPY WITH THE WHITE PEOPLE WHO DID ALL THIS, BUT I'M FURIOUS, APPALLED, AND DISAPOINTED IN MY CHURCH FAMILY THAT DID THESE THINGS! LORD JESUS CHRIST SON OF THE LIVING GOD HAVE MERCY ON US SINNERS!

[@livikittycutie2606]

Then make it better.

[@codyweaver7546]

I dIdN't Do It!!!! Yeah but you benefit from that system and still participate in it so... You're steal accoubtable.

[@auntiebobbolink]

It's our kuleana because we're all related.

[@buttercub00]

I am an indigenous people from the north-eastern part of India. My people have suffered under British colonisation for years, they burnt and brutally killed my people to crush our resistance. At present day we are still fighting for freedom from the Indian Government and to demilitarised our sacred land that belongs to our ancestors. Protestant Christians from north America came in the 19th century and successfully converted us into their White Christian beliefs, now 95% of indigenous people are Christians. Growing up I was told by my own parents everything my ancestors believed and practiced were false, the white man that brought Jesus to us from America is superior over all our ancient beliefs and traditions. Most my people have no idea about the European settlers genocides of the Native Americans in the name of their religion. We barely have proper water supply or electricity in my land, so getting the truth out and reversing the damage is not going to happen anytime soon for us. I am praying to the Creator that one day there will be justice for my people too.

[@finnwraith5319]

Christianity is not a European religion. A lot if European didn't want it either. Most Europeans just dont know it today. But look at the one part of Europe that resisted christianity (and didn't colonize anyone) m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4TYfntmedxontk

[@SenshiFX]

@@finnwraith5319 There is no mention of Christianity being a European religion.

[@chauncycobos836]

@@finnwraith5319 I clicked the link you put under your comment but when it opened it said the video was unavailable. If you can please re-upload it I'm curious the video you posted.

[@finnwraith196]

@@chauncycobos836 The video is no longer available. The video was an Estonian talking about the Northern Crusades and why Estonia is the least religious country in Europe Here is the channel it was on kzbin.info en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Crusades

[@finnwraith196]

@@chauncycobos836 Here is another video showing similar things kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIvRdqKjpdtmgbM

[@crutherfordmusic]

The Pope doesn't represent Jesus.

[@chauncycobos836]

Amen To That.

[@bubasingh4680]

Jesus is from another continent/another people's history

[@crutherfordmusic]

@@bubasingh4680 Acts 17 (KJV) 30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: 31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. 1 Timothy 4 (KJV) 10 For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe. Ephesians 3 (KJV) 6 That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:

[@bubasingh4680]

@@crutherfordmusic you go on and keep believing that . .

[@crutherfordmusic]

@@bubasingh4680 I will :)

[@seanirishterrier6588]

I’m doing a Druid course (trying to learn my native Celtic spirituality) & the similarities with indigenous peoples of the Americas is unbelievably similar. I wish had these teachings when I was growing up.

[@Jetmab04]

😊 Who is teaching this and, where?

[@seanirishterrier6588]

@@Jetmab04 OBOD (order of bards, ovates & druids). It’s a correspondence course based in England but they do it worldwide

[@Jetmab04]

@@seanirishterrier6588 Thanks Sean 😊

[@shaynedouglasfertile]

I recommend the you look into the Romuva religion of Lithuainia. Before Neo-paganism, they were the only paganist people in Christian Europe.

[@murrismiller2312]

do you RAPE young virgins NOW ??? ...DO U BBQ them- AFTER SEX !!

[@robintropper660]

This is most excellent. I’ll go a step farther: the disconnection is not only a grave danger to indigenous peoples, but to humankind everywhere. I still maintaining there is a shameful war on Christianity right now, but I believe that war is much older and more insidious than European lineage realizes: I propose that Christ came to teach the “other half of the story”, of which connection to the land (nature) is an invaluable and self-evident first half.

[@wendymoran6759]

Yes! All people share the same mother and father. Christ came to show us the fathers love, not to kidnap us and alienate us from our mother. The Virgin Mary is mother earth personified. She also sacrificed her son just as the plants and animals must die so that we can live, they sacrifice their lives willingly like little mini Jesus' and nourish our body just as He nourishes our soul.

[@LynetteA68]

Where’s this war on Christianity taking place?? All I see is Christian lawmakers trying to shove their religion down everyone’s throat like the original colonizers of our land did!!! If you think I’m wrong go read the 900 plus pages of Republican Project 2025 which is their playbook to turn the USA into a theocratic fascist country!!! Christianity is the dominant religion in the USA so I’m not sure why Christian’s are always whining about this imaginary war when THEY are the ones imposing their beliefs on everyone else which will = WAR!!!

[@alicesbeloved4109]

Christianity is a faith as described by Lord Jesus Christ...but the people or ' missionaries ' are not Christianity, they are people that are aware of some (assuming if not Catholic because that is actual a cult of Christianity no offense) aspects or truth of The Gospel & bringing their cultural understanding & or biases to other people. Sadly, as I listen to the man and woman share their understanding of 'Christianity' it's clear they are describing a *fact* of real attitudes & experiences by Westerners...but it's not Christianity no more then Republicanisn *Is* Christianity. I really appreciate this share. May God bless both sharers 🌹

[@hamzascott7494]

Etymology of "Colonization" >> derived from the Late Latin word colere (honor, cherish, worship; live in, inhabit; till). Etymology of "Colon" >> derived from the Greek word kolon, κῶλον (great gut; a limb of the body (as if lopped)).

[@shellza5303]

Etymology of black?

[@deevox6512]

Hamza Scott your full of it. No one wants your death cult false god.

[@bryanbradley6871]

Latin means European

[@aklaws]

Not everyone who calls themself a Christian is one. it is people who have corrupted, not God. "Above all things have fervent love for one another for love will cover a multitude of Sins' 1peter4:8. Much respect for indigineous customs and native spirituality. everyone should have the liberty to worship and commune with creator in their own way as to not invade on the freedoms of another. Thank you for making this video and encouraging conversation. it is sad how ppl have perverted true christian teachings and symbols. I understand from reading my Bible that God wants RECONCILIATION with his people, all people, his creation- that is why he sent Yeshua to show the way of unbiased love, a sound mind, and VIGILANCE in not only speaking but walking truth. Jesus threw the money exchangers out of the temple because it defiled the sacred site. Yeshua came because the jewish priests became too obsessed with customs than the actual worship and maintaining relationship with Creator. Creator wants to be involved in our lives 'you cannot serve both God and money' Matthew6:24. He wants us to show the love to our peers that he shows us unconditionally by sustaining life. too bad too many monsters are defiling this beautiful earth full of teachings. Jesus and John the Baptist both had no material riches, they traveled the land in humility and sought refuge in the wilderness. He had a connection with the land. these monsters that claim to be christians are wolves in sheeps clothing speaking lies to progress in their own self seeking ventures- that is the work of Satan- to make man believe he can be God, to sever our connection and relationship. Language has also jaded these teachings, and constructed cultural blockages. Creating safe space for everyone to share unique perspective is the foundation of respect. how boring life would be if we all homogenous! revival of diverse ppl, foods, and wisdom. peace to you all

[@ricklocket2812]

What a sad lie. Just the old "No-True-Scotsman" over and over.

[@topchief777]

To know God is to experience God. Knowing is not an intellectual pursuit. it is experiential. Jesus knew himself as one with God “I & my father are one.” He wanted equals, not worshippers. “And when you find God,, you shall be able to do what I do & even greater things”. He was telling you who we are in truth. We are all one with God. The whole reality is of God. We have separated ourselves to such an extent that we have made the ego King. Hence the reason we need “saving”. In truth we don’t need saving bc we are already one with God & always have been. To live in this realization is to live in truth. When you know you are one. God is here, the mind is free, life is wonderful! what religion do you need? That light informs you far beyond any book. Joy is our nature. The Christ is each one of us in our knowing of ourselves as one with God. That light holds a frequency, a tone. That is why it’s called “the atonement”. God and man are one, that is the highest revelation known to man. That is our true identity. This has always been true. Enough people know this and we can readily create miracles together. Rather than being told what to believe and existing in limitation because a misinterpreted and missing parts book, told us what to believe. No more denial - we are all one and always have been! That is the mystery of the Christ. It is revealed through the light in your heart “kingdom is WITHIN”.

[@leesam1951]

The Bible came from the Middle East which is brown people. Looking at what colonizers did and blaming it on the God of the Bible is wrong. He is the creator of heaven and Earth and he loves all of us. Don't buy the lie

[@markschristjourney]

@@topchief777 I agree to an extent with the first half of what your saying about jesus. jesus also said the truth will set you free and he the truth.i I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. you say ego death which im guessing you mean death to sin but how do you "die to yourself" and "die to your ego"? how can you? what truly sets you free from it? dont you already have to know yourself to be set free from it? and how are you even aware that you need to be set free? I agree realising we are one with God is to live in truth but where is it found? within or in relationship with God? you say once you realise this you live in truth. bible teachers God created us in his image and even before he created us he knew our sin but through his grace he guildes our paths and knocks on our hearts. God is with but not within us. we recieve him by acknowledging our "sin", "ego" (repentance) and acknowledge we need him to save us from it because only he can. we are born imperfect and without knowing him we are subject to punishment and its only right because we would have lived a life of self when we are born to serve him and eachother. When he accept him he comes into us through his holy spirit and we become renewed. we find the "light within us" because God is light. and its only through him and his holy spirit that guides us that we can find our purpose and calling on this earth and become one with him by personal relationship through his word and by talking to him through prayer. Only then can we know what true joy is as its a gift given to us by our creator and only then can we know the love he has for us by giving his beloved son to die for our sins and "saving" us from them. Thats why we need him and not religion. What light is guiding you? Remember devil comes as an angel of light. he deceives if you believe in it. maybe your truth sounds more beautiful but my truth is real because its written in his words. John 1:1 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." how is the word God? because he speaks to us through it :)

[@Julzsavedandsetapart]

I'm a Christian. I fully believe in Creator God and Jesus Christ our King and Savior, and The Holy Spirit of God that leads us into all truth. The Holy Bible kjv. Has most of The Words of our Creator. Don't let people distract you from knowing God. The bible says people are fallible and God is infallible. I'm imperfect. Jesus is perfect. Don't let me stop you from Him.

[@Mr-pn2eh]

The 1611 Bible has ALL of God's words in it.

[@Svensk7119]

Well said.

[@christinjixinuniwalex6411]

Creator Loved Us All That He Gave Us The Way Back To Love Him More Than Ourselves And Our Complaints. Through His Son, Jesus The Christ For Our Ultimate Salvation From This Broken World World. Insidious Teachings Have Passed Away From The Original Instructions. We All Have Fallen Short Yet Only Through Following, Studying And Fervent Prayers As One People, We Are Assured Salvation From The Wrath Of The Most High, And Eternal Life In Glory Is To All Nations, Tribes And Tounges. Trust In The Lord With All Your Heart And Mind ❤❤❤

[@CrazzzzySky]

Thank You for this Very Educational Video!! I agree fully!!! ALL Religion should be evaluated for Love & Light! On Mother Earth, it has been a burden, not Love, this topic leads right down to Our Youth and All Children of the Sun & Babies, all of the victims, over the lifetimes!!! A'ho

[@GhostMonkey772]

I started drinking when I was 16. I would drink at parties, but I also started drinking alone because I was unhappy, and I was in a lot of emotional pain all the time. My mom was very aggressive when I was younger, and my brother hated her and so did I. He started hanging out with shady people, he started failing all his classes, he was never home, and my parents fought all the time. I also ran away several times. I was always trying to figure out a reason as to why I was here or what the purpose of life was. So, I started looking at different philosophies, religions, and beliefs. When I was 18 after I was hungover, I got on my knees and I prayed for the first time. I asked if God was real that he would show me he was real because I couldn’t take it anymore. I was crying when I prayed for this. At that moment I felt a presence come over me like a wind. It was barely noticeable, but it was unlike anything in my life I had experienced up until that point. I was surprised when I felt it and I remember saying “what was that?” after that experience I pretty much forgot what happened and kept partying, until my senior year when I got arrested. After my arrest, my parents lost all their trust in me and I was expelled from high school. I was told never to come back. At that time, I felt afraid and hopeless. That’s when I started looking for God, and I prayed that he would reveal himself in my life and that he would give me signs. My prayers began getting answered so consistently that I couldn’t deny that God was doing something. It was mysterious and compelling. I ended up in Church and started reading the bible hours a day. I stopped hanging out with all my other friends because they were continually getting arrested. I was able to forgive my family and myself and to ask to be forgiven. I noticed how at Church people were judgmental and how they formed cliques but were afraid to be around anyone else different from them. It increased my faith because I realized Jesus was not like that and ever since I was young, I saw people as people regardless of who they were. After a while, it’s like I could see God's presence was in my life and then it felt like he wasn’t, and then he was, and then he wasn’t. One day I woke up and felt more depressed than I ever have in my entire life. I felt like I was dying on the inside. That night I prayed, and I said, God, I don’t see my life five years from now I'm going to die Jesus save me Lord, please save me. I was weeping when I said it and when I asked him to save me, I felt a presence inside of me like a heartbeat, and I felt it once like a pulse, and I said Lord please save me and I felt it again even stronger. It was like radiance. When I woke up the next morning, I had transformed everything felt brand new like I was a kid again. All my fears and all my racing thoughts everything was gone. I looked at my hands, and I said this can’t be real it’s impossible. When I looked at myself in the mirror, I saw a different person. I started praying, and the holy spirit became entirely real to me it was washing over me and inside of me. It was total love and peace, and I heard a voice but not an audible one, it was an inner voice. It said I am with you; I love you, I will never leave you, it’s done it’s finished. That was May 3rd, 2009, and ever since then I’ve followed God, I have seen many things change and many things I know wouldn’t have changed without faith and belief. I know what it’s like to be lost to feel you have no hope. Don’t ever think you’re stuck, or life can’t change because it can. My mom is a Christian now, Its night and day. Some of the things that went away during that period were severe anxiety and my addiction to alcohol. I’ve seen and experienced so many things that are miraculous and seen how God has worked in my life. When we ask God to forgive us for what we’ve done and turn away from our sins and wrongdoings and we believe in Christ's sacrifice everything changes. His word says if we confess with our mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in our hearts that he died and rose again we will have eternal life but not just life after death but abundant life in the present. Our sins are erased not only past, present, and future but our burdens and fears are lifted also. Our thoughts, our minds, our hearts, our souls are transformed and united with God and we know his spirit lives in us. If you seek, pray, and knock you will know JESUS IS KING!!! HE LIVES!

[@jairobugarin7353]

Amen

[@GhostMonkey772]

@Jade Marie I won't apologize for how I share the good news. I won't shrink back to not offend others. Everything I said at the end is reinforced by my testimony. If a person seeks God they will know Jesus is king and he lives. I'm guessing you're one of those people cause I can't see a Christian not being in agreement with what I'm saying. God has the ability to save and change lives I'm not going to tiptoe cautiously with what I say. I've been sharing for the past 11 months with people who were at the end of their rope. Many of them have told me it's changed their life, given them hope, or made them want to seek out God. Some have told me they came to Christ. I haven't heard a single complaint until now. Do you think Jesus or his apostles said they didn't want to push Christ on anyone? They pushed far harder than I have with that "last part"

[@GhostMonkey772]

@Jade Marie Jesus is King HE LIVES. I AM ALSO ALIVE BECAUSE OF HIM. You miss the entire point. I'm not concerned with how others "feel" I'm concerned with sharing the gospel and what Jesus has done. Not one person has looked at what I've written and thought wow... that's offensive. Anyone who has held a different belief has just said wow I respect that.

[@GhostMonkey772]

​@Jade Marie Good BECAUSE IM NOT JESUS IS KING. I'm not concerned with it. The only time I have been is right now. People are going to be offended if you're a Christian they're going to be offended if you share Christ. That's just what happens. I'm not concerned with man's opinion I'm concerned with God's. Let God judge me for sharing what I know I should, and he can sort out the others. Look at why Christ rebuked Peter. I dont need your advice.

[@vicj2141]

@@GhostMonkey772 Maybe not apologize, but wouldn't you want to know what is effective, it is really that important to you?

[@indalcecio]

Im not native American, my ancestors were all Christian, but i am highly critical of Chritianity and I think anyone who takes a honest look at history can see that Christianity caused a lot of awful, awful things to happen to the original Americans.

[@stepfaniecarter2629]

Everything of great value has counterfeits. There is nothing more valuable than Christ, so you can best believe there has been, and will be counterfeit Christians. “Christians” who slaughtered, raped and kidnapped other human beings are not the real thing.

[@j.c.eaglesmith4259]

So why continue in an inherently shameful tradition? No answer needed here---its all too obvious.

[@indalcecio]

@@j.c.eaglesmith4259 I don't. Im not a christian.

[@j.c.eaglesmith4259]

@indalcecio Good. Welcome to the truth of Nature as relative life-form to all. A'ho

[@Marcelo.1927]

@@indalceciorepent bro!! The Bible is real and Jesus loves you Yes we did shit but only God saves.

[@97essence]

Believe me, I am indigenous from the Pacific Northwest coast Salish people and grew up with my traditions at hand. Though let me say Jesus Christ is risen, he is real in spirit and will be coming soon to save those who believe in the Way, Truth and the Life and that is Jesus Christ. Read revelations for these days ahead, the Bible is the Creators word for us human beings since we are now lost spiritually and we walk on cursed grounds. The Most High is merciful so repent in the heart and ways now unto Our Lord who is true to us to the very end. Do no be deceived I say to you now, it is true that there is an evil, a spiritual war with principalities and law. May our Lord Jesus Christ the Son of the Great Creator, walk with you, and pour his spirit into your heart. You must pray and ask for his grace because we are given free will, all truth is in the Bible, the Holy Spirit can reveal to you if you pray and ask. Aho mitakuye oyasin and Amen, amen

[@whitebuffalo5977]

This video is not for you. It’s for elevated people who see through the oppression and lies. So keep reading and praying for a man god that you have been lied to about. You dishonor the ancestors with such language by repeating white colonizer vile. You have not true native pride only white culture

[@miriam4091]

Very interesting! I wasn't made aware of any of this history in my young years and only recently am I getting more enlightened because it is in the news and on social media daily. We have to keep in mind that not all Christians or other cultures/faiths support what happened to the Indigenous people. There are hellions in every group and some more than others. I have enjoyed what I learned and also now feel more connection to nature realizing something was missing from myself spiritually in my past. Interesting too that people have been searching for the healing remedies that nature provides and the Indigenous know about and with this, it would be a blessing if the Indigenous took back farming so it will be natural and healthy! For whatever reason, there is a time for everything, and this was the time for me to become aware. Miigwetch!

[@jw262]

You sound like a Christian apologist when you say not all christians support what happened. If you support the system you support the subjugation.

[@vicj2141]

So well said, but painful. Even though I did not grow up indigenous, and that part of our heritage was quashed, I felt the crushing oppression of fundamental christianity, and the continued damage it inflicted. I like James Baldwin's idea, in regard to the black person in the US, that the white man has also imprisoned themselves in a prison they cannot see because of the inability or unwillingness to see the "other" as the same, as human. I see the invisible prison my family has constructed around itself, based on religion, and the incredibly narrow experience of life they have had as a result. And completely cut off from connection and life source of nature!

[@kriskabin]

Well said Vic J.

[@CruzR-W]

I feel for as these people, me being Native American, Mexican, White. It's truth, people misinterpret God/use God to their advantage long ago and now. As a Christian I'm still learning, I still know that is not the 1 true God. That's the devils work he smart but doesn't overpower. As well as bible doesn't focus on the relationship with earth, it does mention Job 1:7,8, But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you. or let the fish in the sea inform you. Romans 12:16 NLT “Live in harmony with each other. Don't be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don't think you know it all! Bible is truly a love letter to me, it teaches me respect towards myself, others, God, nature, and with that correlates respect with all of that, it connects.

[@NepalShaman]

Blessing from Nepal, Land of Himalays and Birth Place of Gautama Buddha And The Land of temples n Shamans.

[@LorenzoMasterConnector]

The True teachings of Christ and his Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church teaches what the native Americans have been teaching for eons. When we put God in his proper place his love pours down to all areas of life including the love and preservation of the land. One must examine the philosophies and true teachings of Christ to understand this.

[@EglisesVertes-GreenChurches]

Very thought provoking on how Christianity, as a movement from a sociological point of view, has acted in the past 400 years. The theology has been influenced by colonisation, enlightenment, industrialisation. BUT, A huge amount of teachings from the Bible talk about connection to the land (promised land!), community of creatures praising God (Ps148), to preach the good news to every creature (Mk 16:15), that Creation is very good (Gn 1), that environmental degredation is wrong (Jr 12:4), and so on. egliseverte-greenchurch.ca/green/component/content/article/292 Thank you, indigenous peoples, to help us find what was lost in our own religious tradition.

[@halfpipefreak]

Fuck christianity

[@freebird9646]

Églises Vertes Lol... you totally missed the point of this video. Which is proof how effective the deep psychology of Christianity and its manifestation of Divine Victim/ perpetrator akin to Stockholm syndrome runs in the psyche of a disrupted and damaged culture.

[@janegarner9169]

The views you refer to within the Christian religion & scripture are not like the spiritual views of native peoples. I cannot speak for all natives but only as someone brought up with native spiritual views as well as with Christian views, as my parents & older relatives were divided on religious lines. With native peoples, all life is considered sacred, & that means everything that is a part of the earth & the universe: there is no division between inanimate & animate in traditional native thought. The land itself is alive & we relate to the land as a life form. It is not a possession. The sacred lives within all we perceive--within the land itself, within plants, within the rain, as within humans & all other animals. We traditionally have recognized no gods in the western or Christian sense of the term, and that has been a major problem for native peoples since Europeans first arrived. No native spirituality claims to be the only true spirituality. No traditional native spirituality includes the concept of conversion such as Christianity does. Indeed, the belief in conversion has made Christianity the ideal religion for conquest & colonization & genocide of other peoples. Any religion that claims to be the only true religion, that claims their god to be the only true God, that requires that all non-believers be converted--as both Christianity & Islam do--is from its very foundation bound to oppress other peoples. These Christian claims remind me of the school bully who uses coercion (physical and/or psychological) to force others to obey.

[@freebird9646]

Jane Garner Well said and simply the facts.... Patriarchy is an off planet Alien mindset that seeks to eliminate and destroy the Divine Feminine truths found in most every indigenous culture. Matriarchal truths vs Patriarchal lies. Christianity is a VooDoo spell that blinds the believer and is consecrated through the ritual of Drinking a Dead mans blood and eating a dead mans body... this dead man is supposedly the divine representation of all humanity ... a dead man hanging on a cross ... actually represents the death of humanity as the Abrahamic religions has succeeded in separating the Anthropos (human animals) from Nature.... our divine source of all life. Mother Nature....Sophia the Wisdom Goddess... The Abrahamic religions are EVIL all the way down to their core teachings.

[@janegarner9169]

@@freebird9646 Thanks for adding your thoughts. I seldom get positive responses when I express my views re: Christianity & how it has had a big part in the genocide of native peoples. Beats me how anyone could argue against this, if they know even the most basic history of the U.S., but of course basic history seldom includes Indians except as (at best) defeated by the colonists & the US government & military. We're still largely invisible, & the genocide continues, with attempted conversion to Christianity playing a huge role into the 21st c. Not only in the US but throughout the Americas. I'm not sure if I understood some of your references to matriarchy, at least in re: to native peoples. No known native people was matriarchal. Of known Indian peoples of N. Am. (including Mexico & Central Am.), the vast majority were not patriarchal (prior to Eur. colonization). This doesn't mean they were matriarchal. Among some peoples, there might have been a slight edge of leadership that favored women, as among the Cherokees, but women were never in power anywhere close to what might be defined as a matriarchy. Among most peoples, men & women shared decision making & neither dominated the other in social & family structures. Among the minority of Indian peoples who've been defined as patriarchal, none were patriarchal in the sense of patriarchal societies of the 'old world.' In viewing native peoples of pre-Columbian times, it should be remembered that among all known native peoples the vast majority recognized 3-6 sexes/genders. None viewed sex-gender as western society has for centuries--that is, no known native people recognized two opposite sexes, the two sexes believed to be biologically determined. In fact, most of the western beliefs re: sex/gender were totally alien to native peoples. Native peoples evolved & developed independently of 'old world' views & ways for many millennia, to the extent that native concepts & social structures cannot be described adequately in European languages, as the same concepts do not exist in these languages. The accepted ways of translating native languages is still very colonialist, with most such translations amounting to forcing native terms & concepts to fit into western molds, which is a form of cultural genocide. Thanks for your support on a very unpopular issue.. it's reassuring to know there are others out there!

[@forresthershberger4067]

The problem is not Christianity but the use, even the politicalization, of Christianity. Arrogance dismisses that we all, regardless of cultural history, start out the same: separated from God and spending our lives trying to fill that gap.

[@whitebuffalo5977]

Terrible mindset

[@cptray-steam]

Forgive me if I say something wrong brothers and sisters: A sensitive topic like this can not be summarized into one video or one comment like this. The *acts* _committed against_ the Native Americans *were* wrong and I am pretty sure we can all agree on that. As many others below have stated the actions of our ancestors shouldn't superimposed on the descendants (us) and our beliefs. I am not going to say who is right and who is wrong, let God do that. Although, I will say this, if we are all of Good Spirit then let us forgive each other and our ancestors and rebuild our relationship together. Many were hurt physically, emotionally, and more back in those days. May God forgive us and our ancestors for our transgressions. We sinned against our Native American brothers and sisters. It is said in the Old Testament of The Holy Bible that “Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.” - Leviticus 19:18. Our neighbors in this situation were the Natives. They were *NOT* savages or a lesser people. They are human and deserve to be loved just as much as we love each other. God would have wanted us to be kind and loving towards them, though they are different we are still all children of God. We were brought forth from the Earth and we must also care for it. In the book of Genesis one of the main reasons humans were created was to be reflections of God's character out into the world (to love our neighbours, enemies, friends, family, and overall reflect the Goodness of God), to be representatives of God's rule over the Earth. To be representatives of God's rule over the Earth means to *HARNESS* all of creations *POTENTIAL,* to *CARE* for it, and to make it a place where even *more* _LIFE_ can *FLOURISH!* As you know humans were given free choice over our decisions, free-will! Although, sadly it appears that our colonial ancestors were led astray and made a lot of bad decisions. So, please Indigenous peoples of the Americas, forgive us for we have sinned against you and your people! Let God be a witness of this, and let His will be *done.*

[@bryanbradley6871]

If you were to speak about native Europeans being replaced in Europe you would be arrested and labeled as a hate preacher.. if a native European refuses to give up their faith and accept Islam or Athiest they're cancelled, put in jail, labeled as a evil person and fired from their job to where they can't get a job... So whats the difference?

[@bryanbradley6871]

So are Muslims conolizers as well? Islam came from the same region as Christianity

[@LinguaMami]

@@bryanbradley6871 why are trolling every single positive comment on here? Your hatred is stopped now, you will do no more harm to people.

[@cyraxkkcb2mo10]

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[@davina3358]

I don't blame modern day Spaniards for what the Spanish colonizers and missionaries did to my country, the Philippines but that doesn't mean that I'll forget what happened. It's the responsibility of the new generation to remember the past and learn from it's mistakes and make the future a better place.

[@isaakduncan6482]

The whole meaning of Christianity is to restore the nations and it people to the one true god. It is only people in power that mess it up by making these statements. God wants everyone not just one culture . I am a Christian myself and we view that all peoples are equal to each other. Keep your connection with the land. Life would not be life if we did not have connections with our family and the land around us.

[@jeremywright9511]

There is no one true God, only the one you were raised to believe in based in your geographical location and cultural standards. In other words, it is all subjective.

[@isaakduncan6482]

Jeremy Wright well in Christianity we believe in a lot of spiritual beens Christianity call them and Theo’s in Judaism there called the Elohim. Which Theo’s was a Greek pronunciation of beens We believe that Yahweh God of our three monotheistic religions created angels, cherubim and Seraphim and then us and probably more we don’t know about but a lot of them rebelled against him and claimed themselves as gods and other went off and did other things. But in order for this universe to exist there has to be one true god who just simply exist. Dose not rely on anyone or anything he just exist.

[@noopressorsalloweduniversa886]

Its not for Nothing that Gandhi said he loves Christ but NOT the Christians and def. NOT any Pope, Prists etc.. I follow Christ only not any Church, Pope or Dogma, the biggest Commandment of his is to Love ur Neigbour as urself and to NOT do to others as u would NOT wanna be done to urself. Which is very Native Value. I am so sorry for everything which was done to all Indigenous Communities and Nature by these Power Hungry Criminals. Please do NOT let anyone lie to you. It says God will destroy those who corrupt the Earth! Much of Christs Teachings was falsified also. I am sure you be saved and are very valuable to Christ and to the Maker of ALL LIFE, the Great Free Spirit. Do NOT let anyone here bully you into Teachings of Hell etc...! Peace be unto you and may God destroy all those who destroy Earth. Amen.

[@jodiriverstone4420]

In view of the climate crisis and the growing effects on the land and all life upon it there seems to be a crucial question to ask....How can a better understanding be brought to the larger public that has grown up in the culture of entitlement/dominion over the Earth of the need to shift into a desire for sacred relationship to it and for the land upon which we regionally call home? Are there successful native/indigenous "bridge builders" out there that are finding successful ways of reaching and teaching the Judeo Christian population these ways?

[@miriam4091]

Culture lives in someone's soul and really can't be removed - it can be stifled - but not removed. It's a nasty thing to take this away from anyone. After learning about treaties and Indian Act having loose ends, no proper and truthful closure, I am carrying thoughts that we are living on Indigenous land - not the reverse. What came after is possibly a system built on null and void agreements to gain power and control. Seems that way......??

[@cyraxkkcb2mo10]

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[@Boxing19949]

I’m a Christian but I hate what man kind have done in the name of Jesus these people have always known the father the creator they should know the son not evil this make me cry

[@j.c.eaglesmith4259]

Most importantly would be to honestly question why any supposedly "Almighty" allowed all this murder/genocide to be done in "his" name---of course the answer dismantles the whole concept of a benevalent deity, OR even the very existance of "the man upstairs." Truth often requires the courage to think freely.

[@furlvr1961]

We ALL came from the hand of God through Adam and Eve. We are ALL "indigenous" to the earth. Land does not belong to one group over another it belongs to EVERYONE. "Indigenous" is a misnomer. Nations, on-the-other-hand is a human creation. Nations have been fought for and won and lost to groups and individuals because of the fallen human condition. Had Europeans not come to the Americas, Western tribes on this continent would still be waring with each other and still living in tee pees. Now they benefit from white man's progress, which they enjoy. The earth itself is not a living creature, but rather a part of creation that came from the hand of God as well. We are to "dress and keep it" as God instructed us to in the beginning, because this (whole planet) is our home and we should treat it with respect, not because it and is "alive", but because it ("...and all that in them is...") is a blessing from God. Christ came, lived and died for ALL people that they might behold the Father as He truly is and not as Satan has made Him out to be. Aspects of "Christianity" are flawed and some "christians" have even bought into Satan's misrepresentation of God, because they do not know Him as He is. Men ought not look to other men as their example, but ONLY to Jesus Christ, for He alone is the perfect example of how we are to live and to treat our brothers and sisters, no matter what continent or island they live.

[@tripzville7569]

Some from the indian nation have become Bahai's ,UNITY IN DIVERSITY , here we come. 'Let your ambition be the achievement on earth of a heavenly civilisation ' [Bahai teaching]

[@9Csteward]

This is truthfully beautiful and wow, how can we get to this place of true christianity!!? Our soul and hearts are broken until we do

[@staarrliner4993]

The lady at 3:00 shows the fundamental issue with going back to pagan roots. She says it’s about the Hawaiian people. It’s literally tribalism at its core, which is what Christianity is supposed to transcend. Anyone of any race, skin color, ethnicity, or creed can become a Christian. Hawaiian paganism is for the Hawaiian people, and them alone.

[@finnwraith196]

Christian soceties were not egaliterian either m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIuUi3qJa5WHbKM

[@finnwraith196]

And not all paganism is like that either m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/annRhJKCgs2ogc0

[@staarrliner4993]

Finn Wraith, Christianity itself is fundamentally for anyone who accepts life, death, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is Western European culture and Greco-Roman ideals that gave us colonialism. I know you don’t know what you’re talking about, because Egypt was the first Roman province to fully convert to Christianity. The Christian message reached as far into Africa as Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa before the birth of Islam. There were Nubian Christian kingdoms who were involved in the first crusade for Jerusalem. ‘There is no Greek nor Jew, male or female, free or in bond.’ That’s the true nature of the Christian faith.

[@staarrliner4993]

Finn Wraith, are you seriously trying to use the extreme racial tribalism of the founding fathers as evidence for Christianity being inherently Eurocentric? Unfortunately, it’s a human issue that goes both ways, that no one, or at most, very few, is willing to abandon their racial and ethnic tribalism and truly see everyone as a sacred creation of God. It’s quite sad.

[@finnwraith5319]

@@staarrliner4993 What would Christianity be without it spreading to Europe. Ask your self the question would you even be a Christian if European had not turned (or been forced) to become Christians

[@duaneholcomb8408]

The trouble is.many who,call,themselves Christians. Do ,not, follow the teachings of Christ,, Jesus never said that. Thw land belonged to any body. In fact psalms says that when you say that the earth is yours you do wrong. For the earth. Does not belong to man. We are just visitors here for a time and then we die. And the earth is home to animals and fish and trees. Jesus said you are in the world but not of the world. Its a shame that. People pervert. That which they claim to follow. ,,,

[@jonathank4278]

Nothing, and No one can pluck you from the Hands of God once you are Saved.

[@deannaalvarez6025]

Zu can you say more about why you feel this way? Hate and anger come from a persons heart. If you express that then you have it within you. You have the highest dignity of free will which could not have been given to you by any other means rather then freely. By your reaction and expression of free will you have proved that you do not have the capacity to live up to your own full potential. Even people who don’t like religion know that they have fallacies within them and they fall short because they are human. Christians believe that God has the right and authority to judge people perfectly because he is objective morality and goodness and perfectness. If he is to judge us all perfectly then he must have a place form people to go when they do not what to love him freely but the point is that you freely chose and you have that dignity. Even still you are loved enough to be given the option to chose and you cannot chose with your heart if the conditions of your heart are not good then you will not make a good decision. Christians are taught to have authority over their emotions because that’s actually what we have. We can chose and control how we address the conditions of our hearts. Christians believe that God is the God of all humankind and he DOES care about your heart and anxiety and relationships because He is essentially good by His nature. You don’t know Him clearly so how could we believe you when you speak against something good and out of your heart comes hate and anger or misunderstanding of essential goodness?

[@goldenblood846]

@@deannaalvarez6025 what good for who , my people are mix through rape is that God, sounds like God and The Devil are one.

[@SenshiFX]

The sentiments of Indigenous Peoples shared here, are based on their experience with Christians as they have presented themselves to them. Christianity must be judged on its impacts, crimes, wrongs, past and present that represent its common practice......How it has truly occupied the world.......Christianity is as Christianity does.......It has not manifested as its ideological ideal.

[@vicj2141]

Have you read Karen Armstrong's The Great Transformation? Hopefully I will get it read this year. It is about the time period in which Christianity arose, and the original moral agenda, not what it has become.

[@SenshiFX]

@@vicj2141 I am a Philosophical Taoist my friend. I have no belief in or any need for, organized religion.

[@bryanbradley6871]

Really? So do Muslims need to? We're coming from the old world right now with our religion?

[@bryanbradley6871]

@@SenshiFX 🤣 good as a Muslim I know not to trust you.

[@bryanbradley6871]

Christianity is a middle eastern religion just so you know, it's not what you think as European. Christianity did the same thing to Europe so does the church need to face their actions?

[@thetrintarianmessianicyahw589]

I'm willing to admit as a Christian The Church must accomadate these atrocities. The Church has apologized and offered settlements and Thank God this is but the Start.

[@bryanbradley6871]

So do Mosques? We Muslims were there with the Christians and supported them

[@bryanbradley6871]

A church need to pay for getting people to accept Jesus....🤦🏼‍♂️ You are not a Christian

[@mistermagoo8685]

7:27 that's total bullshit colonization came from the Latin word colonus meaning tiller of soil. Colon come from the Latin-Greek word Kōlon so, no.

[@djoseph7164]

Native Americans are the most spiritual people in the world we understand the creator in there own ways but I believe they were always god believing people we just didn’t have a name for him hundred’s of years ago but native Americans have always believed in god

[@sessayu2502]

Who are you to judge?

[@cmaurand1]

Thankfully the Episcopal church has renounced the doctrine of discovery and has asked the British Crown to renounce the doctrine as well.

[@jesusislord4135]

+Curtis Maurand Unfortunately many mainline churches today seem stuck between a rock and a hard place, between adherence to ridiculous unscriptural traditions and feeble appeasement in a spirit of political correctness, when all they needed all along was to look to the Cornerstone. I do not believe that there is any false human doctrine or false religious practice which cannot be dissected and put to shame by application of God's Word and its principles. That certainly applies to trendy neo-paganism outside the church as well. Now let us beware hookups between 'liberationist' Christianity and neo-paganism, leading to an increase in the number of recommended gods.

[@cmaurand1]

Given that the Pope apologized to indigenous peoples everywhere about the way the Catholic Church treated them, I would argue that the Catholic Church may be getting ready to end the Doctrine of Discovery. That's a good thing. You won't find me being that wary of neo-paganism. Neo-paganism tends to pick up where Christianity leaves off. Many Christians have forgotten what it is to be spiritual and sensitive to the matters of spirit.

[@jesusislord4135]

Curtis Maurand It would have been more apropos (and more spiritually sensitive) if Catholic 'authorities' had squeaked to the police about abuse cases long ago, but they protected their own rapists and pedophiles very well, shuffling them about. There should have been thousands of defrockings, civil imprisonments, and (by rights, if not necessarily in practice) executions. What use is an apology now, beyond soothing some nerves? Apology and repentance, or apology and restitution, are not identical. The 'doctrine of discovery' sounds typical of opportunistically devised perversions of the Romish persuasion (indulgences, in Luther's day, were another case in point). Catholicism is too rotten a system to be redeemed, granted that there have been sincere followers of Christ within its bosom, who perhaps cannot be blamed if they never knew anything but Catholicism. (To your point about the seven billion, we cannot be condemned for what we do not know, but for what we do know or sense, and do not do.) But on the basis of various statements this friar Bergoglio is a heretic, albeit very skilled in public relations.

[@valgilmer3224]

the bible speaks no such thing no one man can take any of his wealth to heaven i love how words get twisted in this......

[@jamesr.g.2320]

The Pope actually protected natives with several decrees. Colonizers disregarded many of those edicts and decrees.

[@luismanuelpotencianonorato9672]

Lo mismo con la Reina Isabel la Católica y las leyes de Burgos.

[@wretchedsaint8847]

They say "Christianity" but have no idea what it means, at least nothing here has come close. You can put your ear to the ground and believe you are one with the earth all you want but if your wrong and a Christian world view, the Bible being the prophecied word of our creator and His coming in human form as Jesus Christ who died for our salvation is true then you in fact will be damned in eternity. I encourage those who don't believe to educate themselves on the truth. Pray to God sincerely for wisdom and that he may reveal his truth and read His word. He will give you revelation, God bless you all.

[@TheKonaman66]

WretchedSaint fuck jesus

[@marksalazar4086]

Eternal damnation is bullshit. Preach somewhere else.

[@jaxthewolf4572]

You are preaching falsehood yourself, false prophets have made their way into the bible and preach about eternity in hell and that God became a mortal human, both are lies

[@leohand1007]

The world would be a better place if Christians would realize that they don't have a monopoly on absolute truth, shut up, and listen to Indigenous people who have also been give truths from Creator - truths that are often have more veracity than the present form of corrupted Christianity that have little to do with the teachings of Jesus.

[@elleshepard7546]

I am Pagan... a 74 year old Pagan High Priestess... (Teacher) Boy - do I understand this video and these speakers. I tell my fellow Pagans, it does us no service to denigrate and make light of the religions of others, no matter what they are... but it is really very difficult in view of the fact that Christianity and other like religions do not even think of us as a religion, in fact, they think we are morally corupt and have NO place in or on this earth. There was even a time, they tried to kill all of us. So it is hard to listen to this and not feel the pain of the speakers, the reality of the speakers knowledge and words as how it is and has been. Because I this, I have no affection for any religion that does not love the world and everything in it that has been given to us for safe keeping and stewardship. We are part of all of mankind, and all living things and all the heavens and the earth... So Above, as Below. Peace.

[@jesusislord4135]

+Elle Shepard 'Think' that you are morally corrupt? Not think it, but know it, but then 'all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.' And do you have a place on the earth? Well, you exist, don't you, for God has blessed you with (for I hope that you are still with us) 75 years of life, nothing to be sneezed at in terms of historical probability! The one true God be praised for that, for His mercy! Most religion can very well be 'denigrated' as sin. God showed us how to worship Him and serve Him, and by what avenue we might come into fellowship with Him. If we ignore His warnings, given in lovingkindness, we are exposed to judgment. Do you think it's too formulaic, too 'narrow', to worship one God only, revealed in the flesh in a unique human individual? But look at what Jesus did!!! Can anyone equal it? Or do you despise clarity? Is smoke and obfuscation more to your religious taste? Jesus said (John 3:13-15), 'No one has ascended into heaven, but He who descended from heaven: the Son of Man. As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must hte Son of Man be lifted up; so that whoever believes will in Him have eternal life.'

[@elleshepard7546]

I am not sure what you are trying to say in your post... That you are absolutely devoted to Christianity and Christ is pretty clear. That you respect my religion, less so. You do not seem to grasp that my religion is not only much older than yours, but means the same to us in terms of clarity, commitment and devotion. I am not morally corrupt my friend... but I see people who have no tolerance for the religion of others as horribly morally corrupt. Many of Your modern ministers tell you that to even consider the possibility of a religion outside the Abrahamic collection of religions is a sin and not to be tolerated.. but here we are and here we will stay. You flirt with the possibility of being associated with religions that still burn "witches" and try to disconnect Pagans (and other Non-Christian religions) - that's fine with me , but very sad and it does nothing to "clarify" the dogma and doctrine of your God. It simply makes the religion look mean spirited, intolerant, bigoted and small.. nothing at all that matches the omnipotence and magnanimous opinion you profess of your God. I have no feelings of morality or lack thereof for you nor do I care what religion you are... and I am very sorry that you think your religion is all there is... it is not - nor will it ever be... but that is something you have to deal with - it is not my problem. I have no desire to "Preach at you". and I will simply delete any other messages from you that are of that nature. On there other hand, if you'd like to discuss Paganism with me in a respectful manner let me know. other wise, you are wasting your time and mine.

[@jesusislord4135]

+Elie Shepard I am glad that you answered back. It would be natural to conceive my previous post as an attack and your response as a counterattack, but I do not perceive either that way. I shall attempt to clear up a few misunderstandings, even though in your present state you will remain dissatisfied. Firstly, it is not a question of respect for another's beliefs (I certainly did not expect you to respect mine either), but of (a) truth revealed, not arrived at by human effort or calculation; and (b) the enormous value of human souls in the sight of God our Creator. I accept the statement that God 'desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.' Are you able to accept that? If so, it would be an appropriate starting-point for discussion of 'truth'. Christians are frequently criticized, even condemned, for their 'exclusiveness'. There is a kind of clubbiness which is characteristic of unredeemed human nature, found in all sorts of social and religious groups. That is not what I am defending. I am not defending 'my religion' either, as though I had figured out the universe on my own (how ridiculous the thought!) or deserved any credit whatsoever for believing as I do. My personal faith is the gift of God to a wicked, nasty person who is too weak and foolish to cope without Him. So there! Even the apostle Paul, an exemplary and obviously loving man, considered himself 'chief among sinners.' Christ said, 'It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick; I did not come to call the rightoues, but sinners.' Those who considered themselves good enough already didn't get along very well with Him. But Christianity is by nature exclusive because: (a) repeatedly Jesus declared Himself to be the only way to God; (b) repeatedly He asserted His own divine origin, mission, and destiny. Concerning His identity He left no gray zones for interpretation, even though some pretend so. Beyond that, His coming, deeds, and authority are implicit in very many Old Testament passages, and a small but significant minority of Jewish people throughout history have recognized this. But I would challenge you, on the basis of evidence presented in the four Gospels (to begin with), to tell me why you do not accept that He is uniquely God incarnate? Who has qualifications equal to His (sinless perfection, as He was born without human male intervention; total magnanimity, total authority over disease and evil spirits, complete knowledge of human intentions)? Who else has risen physically from the dead with a spiritual body, manifesting Himself to hundreds over a period of weeks, and ascended? In what other name are thousands healed miraculously, even today, and delivered from guilt and shame to lead productive lives? In short, who else has done as much good as He?

[@soldierofjesus6622]

Elle, we have no respect for your religion because it's a satanic lie that will take you to hell.

[@SmashinAdams]

Romans 10:9-10, John 3:16.

[@anderssvensk4317]

The Bible teaches us all people are created equal. Every human on earth is so loved by Him. Then comes the religion, which is a distorted way of interpret the Bible and who God loves. God have given all the indigenous people a certain way of living. But He will take away the evil things among us, all the false religion, all witchcraft and so forth. We shall have no other God's besides Him. But that doesn't give any human the rights to consider themselves to be more than others. The white man have done so many wrong things! Many have used the religion for their own purposes to oppress others for their own wealth. But Jesus Christ is not like that. He said that we shall treat others like we like to be treated. God bless you all 🙏❤

[@Jetmab04]

Thanks so much dear indegeneous people from I, who is one of the people on our planet, who - during our entire lives, have been attempted forced to believe in the Western forced religions, which - in my mind - have absolut nothing in common with real Christianity. I condemn the Western colonialism which my people want to continue - clearly no matter the cost of all their own people. This horrible Western colonialism has to stop - sooner rather than later as it's clearly about Religious power over everyone, at all times and, everywhere. Many of us do not want to be part of this evil, as evil is what it is and, nothing else!

[@j.c.eaglesmith4259]

Many Thanks for your honesty & courage to speak up in concert with indigenous Native spiritual traditions. As you may know, many Natives continue with the colonial religious forced upon earlier generations like that, however, many younger Natives are resisting and now seeking relevance in Native spiritual ways. A'ho

[@Jetmab04]

@@j.c.eaglesmith4259 Thanks for letting me know and, I congratulate the young people in following their own hearts instead of religion.. I have followed the young generation in Ireland during the past 20 years and, I've seen a lot of them leaving the Catholic religion in disgust......the revelation and arrests of some of the worst pedophile priests here was just too much for the young generation and, they want nothing to do with it ..... Extremism is bad, no matter where it comes from.... I, for my part, hope to get to learn more about the indigenous ways/knowledge.. Thanks again and, enjoy your day!!

[@j.c.eaglesmith4259]

@@Jetmab04 Many Thanks

[@nativeatheist6422]

Christianity is a joke.

[@philliplong7873]

Atheism is proud hatred.

[@benniecrawford6876]

Phillip Long I’m not an atheist but however it is not hatred it is just another belief that they choose to be true.

[@jasonmiller3134]

I do believe this video makes important points, but the etymology argument at 7:25 is specious at best. The words "colony" and colonize come from Latin words that have to do with farming and cultivation, whereas the word "colon" comes from Greek word that means "large intestine."

[@Wolfpackmom6]

Don't confuse true Christianity with Christian hypocrisy. Remember that the path is narrow and only found by a few.

[@MattIccarus]

If you believe in Christ, you are a Christian. No matter how Evil your deeds

[@Wolfpackmom6]

+Matt Iccarus Those who truly believe in Christ will obey God's word. Not all who claim to be Christian do this. Hypocrites are in it to serve their own selfish needs, not to serve God as the Bible says. You should read it if you haven't already. Not everyone who calls on the Lord's name will be saved.

[@MattIccarus]

+Jackie Clayton read Luke 14:26. Christs teaches hate, he loves the sinners who repent, yet the heathen who lived a Noble live he wishes to hell

[@Wolfpackmom6]

+Matt Iccarus He doesn't wish anyone to hell. God gave us free will. We choose how to live and it is our own choices that will send us to Heaven or Hell. Karma is a very real thing. The Bible says we reap what we sow. Jesus gave us fair warning, "I am the way, the truth and the life. Noone comes to the Father but through me. We are all sinners who deserve hell. Jesus is our way out. He has paid the penalty for our sins. We only need to be thankful for his grace. We show our thanks by repentance and faith in him.

[@MattIccarus]

+Jackie Clayton Christianity works on believe in Christ only, karma is based on getting back on how you treat others and is an Hindu concept. so no, i am still right

[@khyrakerr4909]

Hey, I just wanted to say that Christians aren't supposed to believe it doesn't matter what you do here. So if any "christian" said that, it's not true. We are supposed to represent Jesus

[@junbug9844]

Christianity 👎

[@woohooo7634]

Amyn Yettyk! Can you tell me why you feel this way? I am a very liberal red-power native, who dearly loves Creator. I just want to talk :)

[@jaxthewolf4572]

@@woohooo7634 The teachings are abhorrent and Christianity is a creation of St. Paul who taught the following Faith alone and absence of work financial greed sexism towards women slavery obedience to church and Pharisees separation of divinity and humanity good deeds for selfish porposes. Jesus never taught any of this, it's better to be a Jesuist than a Christian.

[@fadeitluie9356]

The lady was talking more about Capitalism and not Christianity

[@justinmurray4652]

If they were really christians they wouldn't have done all these evil things.

[@chauncycobos836]

If anyone watching this has the tools to download this video, edit it, Debunk it and set the record straight Please! Do So! I am so Angry and Fed Up with the lies that have spread and engraved in the hearts and minds of indigenous people courtesy of the Catholic Church!

[@finnwraith196]

Christians were attacking people before the Catholic church even existed en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decline_of_Greco-Roman_polytheism#Beginning_of_persecution_of_paganism

[@chauncycobos836]

@@finnwraith196 with all do respect that information you posted is only half right to be a Christian means to be a Christ fallower and Christ is a Jew. Early Christianity was always ment to be Jewish and the Jews were the ones being persecuted not pagans . I'm not saying that pagans weren't persecuted but it was by their own people who were lied to and converted Catholicism witch is still pagan with a Christian facade. History of the evil Roman Catholic Church kzbin.info/www/bejne/en6pkp2lqryFmbc

[@finnwraith196]

@@chauncycobos836 Yes so then you admit you can not be a Christian unless you are the correct ethnicity. It is not for most of the world and people like Native Americans and Europeans should go back to their pagan ways

[@chauncycobos836]

@@finnwraith196 That's not what I meant, I meant the teachings were ment to be Jewish and the teachings of christianity is to spread the good news of the gospel, which is Faith, Hope, and Love to every Tongue Tribe and Nation no matter what Ethnicity.

[@vicj2141]

debunk the video? What about it is inaccurate? Or do you mean debunk the harmful Christian ideology?

[@bryannagels9612]

How good it feels to hear other people talking straight up to my heart.

[@freedomx5880]

GREAT VIDEO 👍👌👏

[@howardaltemus9814]

Christianity is a business. That’s all folks!!

[@kelleroper3490]

Excellent commentary❤

[@SunnyLovetts]

Jesus loves you all

[@gilbermamani3040]

I knew European Christians debated whether indigenous peoples of the Americas had a soul or where humans

[@_The_Seeker_]

The Lakota don’t believe in a God, the Creator isn’t like their God. Thunkasila is the very thread of reality and the aspect of rhythm and patterns. We do not blindly follow political religious dogma.

[@j.c.eaglesmith4259]

Good that some reality is expressed here. "God = The Great Spirit" has been an invalid comparison for centuries. The Great Spirit is a mysterious force that is in all Creation----"God" (according to Christianity) just fills the Bible and is supposed to a celestral ruler that gave the washeshu (sp?) permission to murder in "his" name. Beleive in our ways does require force, while Christianity required forced submission with the threat of death. Many of these posts here jion the volumes of shame we continue to resist. Mitakuyee Oasin kola from a Shawnee elder of 80 Winters. A'ho

[@jesusislord4135]

Forget what pontifical politicians said around 1500 about 'land rights'. They were not concerned with God's laws. What does the Bible say? It certainly upholds the value of honest dealing and faithfulness to treaties. But it claims for GOD ownership of land resources, whereas man is just a steward. Doesn't this apply to all nations? (Psalm 24:1) 'THE EARTH IS THE LORD'S, AND ALL IT CONTAINS; THE WORLD, AND THOSE WHO DWELL IN IT.' God is also the arbiter of history. (Acts 17:26) '....and He made from one man every nations of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation.'

[@j.c.eaglesmith4259]

Much talk which includes a fundamental non-rational & non-logical separation of responsibility/accountability of the deities ("God/Jesus") from the heneous deeds commited in their name---which logically requires; 1> The deities "almighty control/power" is a suppositional myth that sanctioned such evil, and/or, 2> These deities do not exist---except in the minds of those determined to subjugate/exploit others using their exclisive "devine selection/authority" as justification. Imagine excusing the Nazi horror through "devine authority"---never! Sad to witness such irrational/illogical responses of aviodance/excuse of White supremacy's entrenchment in Christianity per indigenous genocide & contemporary colonialism.

[@j.c.eaglesmith4259]

These realities (I've expressed earlier here) are not popular, as centuries of forced assimilation have rendered a Native population largely aware of genocide and at the same time accepting/participating in the religion of that subjugation. Perhaps this is at the heart of the deep confusion rendering so much alcoholism, suicide, domestic violence???? These remarks are shared to address the obvious need for recovery from the greatest genocide in human history and to express the indomitable love for people & survival of traditional ways

[@grayowl1114]

The Christian Bible said it best, Matthew 7:21=23, not everyone who claims to be Christian really live a christ-like life, and another thing I want people to think about, the Christian Bible says that God went to all the trouble to save the animals of the world, and so many has gone extinct directly because of man what kind of judgment do you think you will have in the end, Peace and Love

[@Paul-h2l]

Jesus said that a day will come when those who kill you will believr they are doing him a service. Fereey

[@rsmith7589]

Watch: “13TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF PASTORS, BISHOPS & MINISTERS OF THE GOSPEL | JANUARY 1, 2023” on Repent & Prepare the way.

[@walterlahaye2128]

REASONS WHY THE CHURCH OF CHRIST IS THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH 1. You can read about it in the New Testament. (MATTHEW 16:18; ROMANS 16:16; ACTS 4:12) 2. It has no creed but the Bible, binds no name on members but Christ’s. (ACTS 11:26; I PETER 4:16) 3. Its acts of worship are patterned after New Testament examples. (JOHN 4:24; ACTS 20:7; I CORINTHIANS 16:1-2; EPHESIANS 5:19; COLOSSIANS 3:16) 4. It teaches that UNITY can be achieved on all doctrinal disputed questions. (JOHN 17:21; I CORINTHIANS 1:10; EPHESIANS 4:4-6) 5. Its future: Eternal Glory with Christ. (MATTHEW 7:14; I THESSALONIANS 4:17)

[@Mrnobody0070]

John 3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. 4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?

[@ollimekatl]

Standing at the Window of Infinity Possibilities With feet firm in earth Knowing- None of man’s Creation Myths Gave me Birth. Including the newest, most accurately measured and calculated creation myth- the big bang. Coming back to earth.. No one is required to be a citizen of any nation simply because they are born on a piece of land. No one is required to accept any creation myth simply because they are born into a culture. We are a product of the chemistry between the Sun and Earth. That’s what we know and we should focus on, but the Abrahamic traditions have gone around the world forcing others to convert, and now these converts support these churches causes, down to their filthy wars killing other indigenous people in their so called “holy” land. With all the bombing going on there, it’s holy for sure by now. Muslims control their people and the dollar is based on opec oil prices and based on East African Arab nations. Judaic traditions are known to have incredible influence in the finance world and in the propaganda machine Hollywood. Last but not least are the Christian western nations who control the world by force with the dollar and weapon technology they share with their Judaic partners and Muslim partners. The monotheistic religions within the Abrahamic traditions are the bane of the natural world. Look up the Hamitic Hypothesis and the damage created by it in Kemet. Look up the Aryan Invasion myth, and the damage it caused in India. We know here it’s the Doctrine of Discovery that all Christian nations use to claim land around the world. Those that have a human sacrifice as a mangod claimed we sacrificed humans and their institutions use them as primary sources. There is 4k years of written history and you will not find any instruction to sacrifice a human to a god because no idea of a personal, vengeful, murderous, ok with slavery and killing of innocents god existed here. That is until that god that is ok with people being bought and sold and transported across the world, ok with the murder of families and nations in a land far away from his servants spent resource lands owned by “kings” was introduced here. Now our land is as spent and polluted as theirs.

[@howardaltemus9814]

-First they killed the Mother/the land -Then they replaced the Father w/ jesus -Now the poope in Rome said forget about jesus just come see us NOW THEY THINK THAT THEY ARE GOD!! Christianity has not existed for 1,700 years. -Noam Chomsky

[@Mr-pn2eh]

Unfortunately so many indigenous people confuse Christianity with Catholicism. THEY ARE NOT THE SAME THING. It was the Catholics that abused indigenous tribes. The Christians wanted to free them from the abuse they suffered. To all you indigenous people in the comment section I want to bring this clarity to you since so many of you confuse the 2 completely different religions. And it's not your fault for confusing the 2 either as those assholes known as Jesuits called Catholicism Christianity to create confusion on purpose.

[@Chikinbokbok]

If it wasn’t us it would have been you. People don’t understand that people are people are people. Look at what Islam does in the Middle East, then look at the Hindu violence against Islam in India. Look at any other religion which is originally intended to be peaceful (or at least neutral). If the Amerindians came up with boats and gunpowder and technology before we did, they would have sailed across the sea in the same fashion and told us our God was fake and that we would suffer for eternity same as we did to them. The same thing would happen if East Asia or Subsaharan Africa or the Middle East or the Australian Aboriginals did it before us too. Don’t forget the millennia of war and genocide and famine and murder that occurred before European boots ever touched American soil. Just as everywhere else on Earth, Indigenous American soil and nations are soaked with the blood of those they hate. Hate is one of the most unifying aspects of the world in that every culture does it incredibly well. And that is what we must work against. The work discussed here is not of the true Christian faith, rather it is the work of the corruption and greed that binds the human race like mighty cables that only omnipotence can break. It is not the faith itself. It’s people. Always was people and always will be.

[@caribaez5711]

I trust her. I like what she said.

[@LL-hm7nn]

Great video!

[@donnajohnson9324]

I watched the movie mishon very powerful movie if you come across it watch it if you're game it's about the Catholic church and how they take over the tribe's in the Amazon

[@luismanuelpotencianonorato9672]

Los jesuitas son los que evangelizaron a los guaraníes hasta todavía hay edificios e iglesia contruidos en Paraguay.

[@BLFulle]

I live in NM. The tribes here have retained their identity, customs, traditions. I became a Christian at 19 years old. The very first one in my family. I'm 30% Native but we didn't practice native traditions nor Christian. This I can tell you, the people who are speaking here don't understand Christianity. They're speaking about European colonial practices in general. Those practices are not necessarily Christian. It's so important to realize that Christ is perfect and people are flawed. So many call themselves Christian, or it's assumed they're Christians, but they're not. We were formed from the land according to the Bible. God breathed life into Adam. When we die our body goes back to the land and our spirit to heaven, if we have chosen to give our lives to Jesus. I worship a creator and not creation. To worship creation is idolatry. That doesn't negate the fact that we have a duty to protect the world we live in. We are given dominion over the land and the animals but they are not to be misused or mistreated. In my opinion these are intelligent and articulate speakers but they lack a working knowledge of Christianity. They're primarily speaking of a European world view but Jesus was not a European nor did he have a European world view. I feel so fortunate that God revealed Himself to me. So thankful that He is my Savior. I will share that with anyone willing to listen. Some will accept Christ but most will reject him. Please distinguish between Christ's teachings and European brutality.

[@j.c.eaglesmith4259]

Let the truth be respected here. Good for you----but not for the millions killed in his name without his divine intervention.

[@BLFulle]

@@j.c.eaglesmith4259 Have you ever heard this scripture? On that day many will say to me, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?' And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from me, you evildoers'" (Matthew 7:21-23) I have confidence that God will judge those who stole lands, killed, raped, plundered, in Jesus' name. I also know that God allowed this for what ever purpose. This world is temporary, the rain falls on the good and bad alike. God will judge all the people according to His righteousness. This is the real truth and it is to be respected. Reject it at your own peril.

[@j.c.eaglesmith4259]

@BLFulle Hahahaha---Oh how "Godly" of you! You have just exhibited the arrogant eletism and ignorance Christians deploy to avoid the horrible and inexcapable shame of your dogma. May you someday (soon) learn & accept being a fellow human free from that Sin-Guilt-Punishment religion you threaten others with----classic repetitive denial of inherited malace. Sad. Try enjoying this life.

[@j.c.eaglesmith4259]

@BLFulle It is apparent that my comments have not been read and/or not comprehended--- hence sadly, further discussion is meaningless.

[@j.c.eaglesmith4259]

In reality it is also known that many residing in NM Puebloes are Catholics, which is the religion forced upon them by the colonizing Spaniards.

[@brysonbutler8942]

John 3:16

[@murrismiller2312]

wow ...someone stop that girl. she NEEDS to stop listening to her SELF.

[@iwannabeaviolist]

The guy in the beard is trusting his beliefs through his own being, and interaction with the world. However I trust through ours and people who were on earth before myself. Both seem logical until you realize that He believes in the beginning Dirt "earth". I believe in the beginning God. That intelligence brought forth intelligence. He says dirt brought forth intelligence. Hmmm

[@RobinWright6950]

Excellent documentary!

[@fadeitluie9356]

Roman Catholicism is not true Christianity so dont get confused and mislead

[@AbuSefein89]

Neither Roman Catholicism nor it’s ugly child Protestantism is True Christianity. True Christianity is Orthodox meaning the right way, Catholic meaning universal, Apostolic in succession of our ancient tradition and faith. Research Orthodox Evangelism. Orthodox do things very different. God bless you on your journey IC XC

[@BramptonAnglican]

I was raised that god created black and indigenous people first then the white man

[@pradeepsastry3865]

First of all calling them Indians itself is a colonial way of snatching away their true identity . I’m writing from Bengaluru in india and even we don’t like the western word ‘India’.. the word only represents desperation of the British to conquer it all.. If we go deeper , the real culture of today’s India as we know has a relationship to all the indigenous, pagan or heathen cultures across the world … we have the same gods , same values and we all trusted the whites the same way, we continue to do so ….

[@Baran-lq7mc]

Since when have Europeans not had pagans worshiping gods like Zeus, Hercules, Thor, Odin, etc.? What similarities exist between Indian pagan believers and Aztec pagan believers who practiced human sacrifice, such as ripping out hearts for the gods? Christianity originated in the Middle East, not Europe. Additionally, there is another Abrahamic religion, with a significant presence in India and other countries, known as Islam. The Mughal Empire, largely comprising people with brown skin, notably ruled India. It's worth noting that Christianity was introduced to India by Thomas the Apostle, a man from the Middle East (non white). The oldest church in India, located in Kerala, is over 1900 years old.

[@billywest56]

This woman has no idea what christianity is at all

[@georgeblevins3391]

Catholicism is not Christian the pope is not and authority of Christ but of the authority of the devil and the works of him they do.. JESUS IS LORD

[@zakhar6165]

Im sorry for what my former ppl has done

[@glennmichaelescobar7166]

i am bapthize a christian but other people call them selves christians expliot resources

[@yayacentella]

🙏🏽💚🌎

[@NickArroyave23]

Western culture (capitalism and manifest destiny in particular) has twisted and warped the scriptures. The hebrew gives a much more loving, and truthful, straight-forward, logical picture.

[@vincentrabbit8497]

Jesus chirst is our salvation

[@summerohara554]

True religion is serving other people, (visiting prisoners, helping orphans & widows, providing for, protecting elders and children).

[@jesussaves7615]

Jesus Christ is the truth. The pope is NOT. Not a servant of Christ, nor a Christian. Those who have the Spirit know... we are one in Christ.. many members of ONE BODY and CHRIST is the head.. NOT any pope. GOD BLESS OUR NATIVE BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST.

[@Bellg]

Reverting to ethnic paganism isn't going to help anybody

[@lovefrequencies637]

I’m sorry that this perception is reality to so many people… My expression is that these feelings root from miseducation. Christian beliefs are based on Love - God is Love and the strongest force in the universe which is God itself creator of all, visible and invisible- God of all Gods. The Bible teaches us to love and firstly love God with all our heart mind and soul and put no other Gods before him (the greatest insult) The Bible teaches us that like children we do nothing by our own works because all we have to to is ask and we shall receive. God lives in all of us and if you feel rejected it’s because you reject his Holy Spirit. We have all witnessed and experienced Gods love, grace and mercy. 1 Corinthians 13, 1-13 Remember, God is love. ☀️♥️♾

[@Carlinisalive]

As for your male and female slaves whom you may have: you may buy male and female slaves from among the nations that are around you. You may also buy from among the strangers who sojourn with you and their clans that are with you, who have been born in your land, and they may be your property. You may bequeath them to your sons after you to inherit as a possession forever. You may make slaves of them, but over your brothers the people of Israel you shall not rule, one over another ruthlessly. Leviticus 25:44-46 THAT is your loving God?

[@sessayu2502]

Where I live- BC, Canada the FN people had ceremonies where they killed their slaves and ate them.