JD Vance and Haitian Immigrants; "Am I My Brothers Keeper?"

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[@ninacarmen8433]

I always come back to the fact that David Duke votes for Trump. It's not a mystery why. He appeals to the lowest common denominator and rhetoric like this sustains them. It's hard for me to go to church knowing that people who enthusiastically support such a hateful person are going to be right next to me playing pretend. The environment in this country right now is scary. It reminds me of everything we've learned about America's past in history books. If I had the money to leave and move to a different country, I would. I'm not proud to live among these people.

[@zaczach6213]

Have you ever heard the John Prine song "Some Humans Ain't Human" Give the lyrics a read.

[@Nan-59]

⁠​⁠@@zaczach6213thanks! I love John Prine! I’ll look this up!

[@davidroberts9037]

AMEN !!!! Send the GOP the bills for all the extra costs from these threats

[@petem.3719]

cc to the trump campaign and the trump org and trump personally.

[@yvonneplant9434]

The Haitians need to sue Vance at the very least. Next Ohioans need to suggest that he resign from the US Senate.

[@Alverant]

Last I heard, Trump still owes cities and people money for his 2016 campaign.

[@davidroberts9037]

@@Alverant true

[@BookkeeperJeff]

Isn't paying for the Democrats taxpayer funded human trafficking enough?

[@mariakollar5518]

A beautiful thing came out of this fiasco. The people of Springfield, Ohio made a concerted effort to patronize Haitian-owned businesses and restaurants. I Have hope!

[@Genxgurl]

Once again, thank you for reminding us to be the Christians God calls us to be. Proverbs 6:16 says “There are six things that Yahweh hates, seven that he abhors: a haughty look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that weaves wicked plots, feet that hurry to do evil, a false witness who lies with every breath, and one who sows dissension among brothers…

[@chiggins4399]

That so describes tRump and his minions.

[@Nan-59]

@@chiggins4399. It certainly does..😢😮

[@telebob5983]

And thank you for that reminder of Old Testament wisdom, presented in context!

[@libbycollins9349]

But then these guys don’t read the Bible’s they’re selling.

[@paulbrower]

That's Trump! It may be ironic, but Donald Trump may have led me away from agnosticism back to Christianity. Evil is real, and it is seductive, clever, and well-financed. We must fight it -- indeed rebel against evil even if we are in no way rebellious! -- but we are as ineffective against evil as Don Quixote was against windmills. Evil has always shown itself powerfully destructive. We can't fight evil alone.

[@Visualindexpro]

It’s always refreshing to hear an actual Christian take on these subjects. I would love to see a video about the right blaming the left for violent rhetoric causing the attempts against Trump.

[@Metalbass10000]

I agree, because there is such a level of hypocrisy in these statements, and we know how Jesus views hypocrisy. God bless

[@dawnpence3248]

It's really, "You reap what you sow", if only they read the bible!

[@shari5982]

Am I my brother’s keeper? The short answer is yes, yes I am.

[@scj2117]

I don't think the GOP thought this through... what this says about hunger in "the greatest country in the world" is totally unacceptable. So about how to go about making a country "Great".

[@michaelsusoeff8670]

'Don’t mistreat any foreigners who live in your land. Instead, treat them as well as you treat citizens and love them as much as you love yourself. Remember, you were once foreigners in the land of Egypt. I am the Lord your God' (Leviticus 19:33-34). Thank you Rev Ed. Let love guide us!

[@jamesparson]

Leviticus 19:19 Ye shall keep my statutes. Thou shalt not let thy cattle gender with a diverse kind: thou shalt not sow thy field with mingled seed: neither shall a garment mingled of linen and woollen come upon thee.

[@brianmarcum8306]

Amen!

[@bdell519]

❤️🙏 thank you Reverend Ed

[@kevinjohnson7839]

Amen 🙏 thank you ❤❤

[@whazat360]

Thank you Reverend! Thank you for being true to what our faith is actually about! I’ve nearly lost my faith so many times dealing with fellow Christians using their religion as justification for bad behavior. I know many others have fallen away completely. Love is hard. Hatred is easy. Thank you!

[@yourUncleGrinch]

Indeed. Thank you! The Reverend is the sole reason my Christianity is hanging on by a single thread.

[@pjaypender1009]

@@yourUncleGrinch You understand what you're saying here, right? Because if you can "lose your faith" you are saying that your belief--christian belief--isn't about what is true. You are saying your belief isn't based on what's true, it is based on something else. There either is or is not a god. One of the things that makes me doubt the christian god is that christians seem to do and say such hate-filled things. An all-loving god--which is what chriatianity teaches--would not allow the horrific things we are seeing christians do. If your god were real, christians would not behave the way christians behave. Take that last step. You know the christian god isn't real. Could there be some other god? Maybe, but I would expect to see some evidence that any god someone claimed to exist did, in fact, exist. Base your beliefs on evidence, not "faith."

[@dawnpence3248]

I don't agree. When the felon was in charge I lived in hate and felt terrible, it's not my normal state.

[@JunKuder]

Amen

[@jasonalaimo4787]

Thank you so much, Ed, I have a lot to share on this. There’s a lot of to unpack. I will put it another comment later. These immigrants were invited to a thriving community Springfield, Ohio to work and be a part of that community. Let me say that again these legal immigrants were invited to work and be a part of that community. Thank you for the part you shared at the very end for the most part this community supports them. These vile people that spread hate hate hate this is disgusting on so many levels. I just want to stick my head in the sand and pretend that none of this is happening Within the body of Christ

[@BubblesByYoli]

Thank you

[@justoneman3916]

Thank you for speaking out as a true teacher and follower of Christ. If the church actually taught Christian values MAGA would be a minor fringe group to be shunned for the evil they represent.

[@LiwaMalidina]

Thanks

[@donaldwert7137]

I learned a long time ago that no matter how much you apologize (and it has to be a genuine apology, not lip service), what you have said or done lives on. You may get forgiveness, but you can't get "forgetness". Injuries leave scars and ruins trust.

[@FireElement7]

Please pray for the US to choose good over evil in Nov.

[@ChrisSmith-gx4bz]

💙

[@dawnpence3248]

💙 it!

[@NiecyB]

Reverend, Trump Vance and my Trump supporting family and neigboors are triggering me so bad I have to fight my suicidal thoughts I have everyday. I'm a suicide attempt survivor, DV survivor, sexual assault survivor and am afraid to go outside because of it. I know there arexmany people in my situation

[@Genxgurl]

NiecyB, I wish you did not have to experience what you are going through. Rev. Ed’s channel is one of the few places I too, find refuge, strength, decency, and dignity. The rest of the internet is a dumpster fire. I have shut off cable TV and internet news and social media for my own mental health. I find that I don’t miss much. I sleep much better now and have fewer dark and depressing thoughts. Not sure if you have tried it. Consider limiting some of the things you take in if you can. God bless.

[@lilianfowler7988]

Look for the angels in the helpers. People that are seeking to cause fear are trying to make themselves bigger than they appear. They are small and tiny yes they are dangerous at times. I hope you can see the beauty in life I know it's hard there was a time in life where I was where you are now.

[@yvonneplant9434]

L

[@j.r.1823]

Sending you much love and strength! We do need people like you in this world, people who have a good heart and are able to see through all the lies and the hate that Trump and MAGA spread. I can only imagine how it must feel for you, being surrounded by so many deceived people. I feel already very frustrated and triggered myself, even though at least my family is also anti Trump. I hope you can find support with at least some like minded people. Maybe a counselor could help too in these difficult times? The fact that you survived and fought through so much in life already shows me that you are a strong person! Hopefully, after the election, Harris will be in charge and the news about Trump and MAGA calm down a bit. Right now, it is pretty scary indeed. Very best wishes for you, don't give up! You are a very valuable and thoughtful human. ❤

[@trappedinamerica7740]

@@Genxgurlyes I’m an atheist and I appreciate Ed. Sometimes when angry I listen to him to calm down. It sometimes works

[@cnatview]

Amen!!!

[@thomaselliot2257]

I thought how ironic, hypocritical, and dishonest of JD Vance to talk about "love thy neighbour"

[@ChrisSmith-gx4bz]

More words they think their supporters want to hear. Unfortunately, they're right.

[@JustMe71127]

Im less than 2 hours away from Springfield. Here is what our local news reported today... Spectrum News's Taylor Popielarz posted a list of public buildings that had been "placed on lockdown, evacuated, closed, or searched at some point over the last week due to threats." There were 21 facilities, including eight educational institutions, four county buildings, three related to car and driver licensing, two health facilities, and two municipal government buildings. It's not just threats on buildings either. Many city officials, including the mayor and their families, are getting repeated death threats.

[@marionopisso212]

I notice that not word has been raised in the media re if the claims were true, then the people must be desperate for food, let's help them obtain proper food. Instead, they are mocked, disparaged, hated, threatened. I don't want to hear from Maga 'christians'.

[@phukhu525]

They worship trump, not Christ.

[@pjaypender1009]

It's because it isn't happening. They made something up they thought would get you on board with their racist policies.

[@libbycollins9349]

It’s an oxymoron, “MAGA Christians.”

[@SuperAtlantis1]

The harm that trump and his minions have done in this country is horrible. We need to get rid of the hate in the country. My prayer is that folks will come to their senses and vote these people out and rebuild.

[@ChrisSmith-gx4bz]

I pray about it every night. I also will VOTE 💙

[@user-cz5tp5bp2x]

In a recent press conference, a reporter asked JD Vance if he had a responsibility to fact check things that his constituents tell him, he said that it is the responsibility of the press to fact check those things. He got a lot of cheers for saying that, and he acted as though he felt very proud of himself. The fact that he didn't answer the question but threw it back on the reporter, says everything we need to know about JD Vance.

[@ChrisSmith-gx4bz]

👍

[@libbycollins9349]

Some four letter words come to mind, and “ kind” isn’t one of them.

[@silverghostcat1924]

How quickly people here in America choose to forget, their families were immigrants once upon a time. And some of them (Italians and Irish) weren't treated so well.

[@libbycollins9349]

“Irish need not apply” signs in windows, according to my dad who was born in the late 1800’s.

[@nc1807]

Italians were also treated badly as well . If you have a chance to watch a film called Cabrini it’s a wonderful film it takes place in late 1800. It’s a rental on Prime. 🙏🏻💙🙏🏻💙🙏🏻💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@MartinJ-t7y]

The GOP's ticket of The Little Horn / Jethro Dull is repugnant.

[@vkwilliams9684]

The saddest part of all is that these persons spreading this filth have hardened hearts, and don't care if others are harmed by their hate. It's the followers and listeners we have to reach, those who have been deceived by the "authorities" in their lives. But still pray for the hardened ones, that God will reach and fill their hearts.

[@veenoir1991]

Oh yeah, the Haitian migrants from the unknown place of "Hatia", according to shady vance.

[@daltonadams4672]

​@@ChrisSmith-gx4bz Hess!

[@alenahubbard1391]

No they meant Hess. They were answering your question of "who does that make Vance?" Rudolph Hess was Hitler s Deputy Führer. ​@@ChrisSmith-gx4bz

[@alenahubbard1391]

​@@ChrisSmith-gx4bzNo they meant Hess. They were answering your question of "who does that make Vance?" Rudolf Hess was the Deputy Führer.

[@alenahubbard1391]

​@@ChrisSmith-gx4bzNo they meant Hess. They were answering your question of "who does that make Vance?" Rudolph Hess was Hitler s Deputy Führer.

[@nc1807]

Trump said they were from Venezuela 🤦🏻‍♀️ Yes he truly said it. 🙏🏻💙🙏🏻💙🙏🏻💙🙏🏻💙🙏🏻💙🙏🏻

[@tenerifecats6652]

When I think of immigrants; of course the Children of Israel in Egypt; but I also consider that even Jesus was an immigrant when Joseph and Mary had to flee with him. If they were at our southern border asking for asylum, they would be denied a safe haven here. How many immigrants are praying to the same God we pray to; and any harming them in any manner is definitely challenging God.

[@paulbrower]

Those who treat others badly bring shame and ruin upon themselves. I look at the antisemite who cannot recognize the Jew long domiciled in his country, whose ethical values are identical with the Christian ideal, who assimilate into the culture, and who make indelible contributions to the overall vitality of their nation, as a fellow citizen. German science without Einstein and German music without Medelssohn is now absurd. People who, like Hitler, Goebbels, and Streicher demonized Jews made the mass shootings and gassings possible. Hutu Power in Rwanda? Much the same. We are our brothers' keepers, lest we risk becoming their killers.

[@lynnettestephenson2470]

And I live in this mess where even family members back them, saying you better have a gun, or the immigrants will take your house even though our grandparents were kids when they came over from Germany as an immigrant....All I can do is pray .....

[@Alverant]

Haiti had the first successful slave revolt in modern history and some people still hold a grudge.

[@dawnpence3248]

I doubt any of them know that 😂 they're just not the right shade of beige.

[@michelegyselinck5400]

It's called the politics of subtraction.

[@elainemurphymoise3663]

PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVASTATION

[@rebeccakesner9840]

It's Very Refreshing To Hear An Actual Believer Way In On These Topics And Bring Some Sanity Back To The Situation. There's A Reaon Why Groups Like The KKK, Proud Boys And Neo- Nazis Support Trump It's Because He Has The Same Beliefs As They Do He Stands For The Same Retoric And Violence And Hate They Do. It's No Secret And It's Normal For Him!😢

[@Justanotherconsumer]

There’s a further comment from the people of Springfield that they do have actual issues that really need to be addressed. Distracting from those real issues with a fake story… not sure I can find kind words for that.

[@buckeyefangirl1976]

Real Christians or even just compassionate GOOD people don't spread harmful dangerous lies and keep repeating them either.

[@raywinters1472]

Regarding the commandment against false witness, which Roman Catholics and Lutheran's number as the eighth, Martin Luther in both his Small and Large Catechisms makes the point that false witness is not *just* creating or perpetrating lies against one another, but also using even what may be true with the intent to harm the "treasure" of "an upright and unsullied name and reputation." Rather, Luther wrote, it is the godly person's duty to " defend him (the neighbor) speak well of him, and put the best construction on everything." The magnitude of the transgression against Springfield, Ohio's immigrant community is magnified with each telling of a story which is not only a lie, but intended to harm each and every member of that, and the nation's immigrant communities.

[@elainemurphymoise3663]

WE'RE ALL FOREIGNERS. THE EARTH IS THE LORD

[@elainemurphymoise3663]

THE REAL AMERICA ON. FRONT STAGE. ALL CAN SEE

[@rochellemcdonald9646]

It does seem like it was further back, because of so much happening.

[@user-wq8rf9kr9n]

💖👍

[@Sailor-Man-Dave]

They will have their reward, but the chaos and hatred they spread will last a long time.

[@yabits]

"Your brother's blood cries out to Me from the earth." -- I can never get past these words without sobbing, upon reflecting on them. Especially in light of what happened earlier, when the Lord could see that Cain was bitterly disappointed and jealous. "We're born into this life paying, for the sins of somebody else's past." (Adam Raised a Cain -- Bruce Springsteen.) In my orchestration of fantasy, I pray that Coach Walz can address the people of Ohio saying: "Ohioans! Who are you going to stand with? The people of the beautiful, (formerly) peaceful town of Springfield? Or the people who have brought dread and terror down upon it?" I hear their cries too. (Cuing up "I Pity the Poor Immigrant" -- Bob Dylan, from John Wesley Harding.) sorry, y'all but music helps get me through all this. shalom.

[@libbycollins9349]

Music helps get me through most things. One of God’s nicest gifts.

[@pamelalyon3264]

I know someone who loves things but hates people. What is wrong with her?!

[@ericjohnson3746]

On the one hand, his words violate the 2nd greatest commandment of loving thy neighbor. On the other hand, we are taught to pray for and bless our enemies. Sometimes, we perceive someone as an enemy that is actually a friend. He is clearly not praying for those he sees as an enemy. Personal experience has shown that when I pray,privately, for someone who has confronted me, I find a peace come over me. It doesn't solve the situation, but it helps me and triggers a frame of mind that can better work with the situation. For about 10 years I have been saying that the following of Christ's teachings can improve mental health directly. And,as a side effect, personal perception of situations improves.

[@olivianatwick7603]

Thank you for what you have written. I agree with you a while back I posted a comment on one of Father Ed's videos saying that we need to be praying for those that persecute us and by that I meant and I should be doing it myself but I'm not I'm wrong in that regard we should be praying for Mr Trump and Mr Vance as well. Let me say that I do not agree with them in any regard on any of those were talking points or policies which I haven't heard yet so you still need to pray for them.

[@marysullivan3881]

Matthew 18:15-20.

[@chriswandell3570]

love the message, racism has no place in the world, i know you've read my speal before but, the community must come first. Its one thing to warn your kids about someone who's creepy and may be a threat to them. Its an entirely different matter to start spreading rumors that said person has done something wrong when they haven't. Gossip and slander are foul things, that usually only bring pain and suffering to the whole of the community.

[@williamcooper8024]

They really do like going after the most marginalized, isolated people. Which is something a predator would do... But you are right on several levels and Ive been trying to reign it in but its really hard not to yell WOLF when you see the wolves wolfin' around. So... Thank you for the excellent advice! (wait, when I say wolf, uggg;-;)

[@Crowned744]

8:20 They don't even have the decency to apologize but instead double-down on their lies, claiming they have to tell these lies for attention and just continue to play victim. And continue to deflect and distract. How do you continue to pray for an enemy like that? It's pure evil. Lord help us all. 🙏🙏🙏

[@eternalflameofchristminist2430]

Leviticus 19:33-34. Nothing is Godly about Trump or Vance. Scripture tells us to treat them as our brothers and sisters

[@VivianReyes-z6l]

Villifying immigrant sad 😢Innocent people are getting harm

[@Uriel238]

The Gospel of George R. R. Martin speaks of the Red Wedding. Walder Frey, embittered when Robb Stark broke a pact to marry a Frey daughter, arranged for wedding of Edmure Tully And Roslyn Frey which took place at a Frey stronghold. After the wedding and festivities, Frey soldiers massacred all the wedding guests including King Robb and Queen Talisa Stark, Matriarch Catelyn Stark and most of their entourage. And Frey would have gotten away with it except for the unstoppable march of time and consequences. There's a myth about Arya Stark coming back to single-handedly massacre house frey, but in reality, news of the Red Wedding spread across Westros like California wildfire, faster than messenger crows could carry it, and all of the carefully crafted alliances House Frey had cultivated over lifetimes dwindled away, as no-one wanted to associate with someone who would massacre their own house guests and betray the sacred tradition of hospitality. In the end, due to an old grudge and lust for power House Frey withered with time and suspicion.

[@jamesharkins6799]

If people were eating cats in my community then I would do whatever it takes to get them some food. Where are the Christians that feed the poor. Oh yeah, they dont live here. here we have Christians that donate to billionaires 😐

[@terrypetersen2970]

One question that I never heard asked. Why are they so hungry that they're taking cats and dogs?

[@ChrisSmith-gx4bz]

They're not!

[@terrypetersen2970]

@@ChrisSmith-gx4bz I didn't say they were. I was commenting on people's lack of compassion.

[@artpatronforever]

Romans 13:1-5 Saul of Tarsus Obsequiously loyal subject of Nero and renowned Roman patrician, knowing where his bread is buttered.

[@trappedinamerica7740]

How were there other people if they didn’t come from Adam and Eve? And whose to say we aren’t from them?

[@nativitaalexandre6386]

Thanks u farther 😂

[@michelegyselinck5400]

Earlier you talked about injuries, "thankfully not physical injuries." Where did you get the idea that psychological or emotional injures are less severe than physical injuries? If those injuries cause someone to develop PTSD, isn't that severe enough for your taste? Or is physical trauma the only measure of seriousness?

[@tanyawilliams8254]

Gross😢

[@jeffcrites8184]

Who are the other people? I thought Adam and Eve were the first?

[@vettnetkramer1233]

They were the first two people. I'm not sure what he meant by that. They did have more children, so he might have been talking about them.

[@jamesparson]

The story is only a metaphor. It is not to be taken literally

[@Uriel238]

But not the first Hebrews. Older myths talk about Lilith's people, and Adam's wife with no name (who was just sent away). Lilith's own people would later be interpreted to be demons, but that was typical of anyone who wasn't of the home village. Despite modern suggestions that the bible is inerrant and univocal, it is known even in seminary to be a historical pastiche of verbal traditions finally put to writing, so is going to have errors, internal conflicts and plot holes. Much the way the part about Eris being uninvited to Thetis' wedding was embellished some, we're still pretty sure that Troy burned. Some things we're confident about and some things we guess at.

[@TroyHolzworth]

I feel bad for the Residents & Pets of Springfield, OH. No one asked them for this huge influx of Undocumented Immigrants. The Residents suffer, while the Mayor and Town get huge sums of Govt. money to line their pockets & payrolls. This is what is called Government sponsored Human Trafficking... Just like the Cartels.

[@RealBradMiller]

Troy, while I understand your concerns about the changes in Springfield, it’s important to address a few key points. First, the influx of immigrants is often driven by labor shortages that local businesses are experiencing. These individuals are coming to fill crucial roles, contributing to our economy and helping keep businesses running. Claiming that this situation equates to “government-sponsored human trafficking” is not only misleading but diminishes the real issues surrounding both immigration and human trafficking. Immigrants often seek safety and opportunity, and equating them with criminal activities associated with cartels is both unfair and harmful. Moreover, regarding government funds, many of these resources are intended to support infrastructure and services that benefit the entire community, not just line the pockets of officials. The presence of immigrants can stimulate the local economy, create jobs, and help revitalize struggling neighborhoods. Let’s focus on solutions that foster understanding and collaboration instead of fostering division. The residents of Springfield can benefit from the diversity and contributions that these new community members bring, and it’s essential to recognize their humanity rather than dismiss them with fear-based rhetoric. Cheers.

[@paulbrower]

Do you know what refugees become if they cannot return to the ountries that they fled? Citizens. I kow -- they do not look like the displaced persons who came from Europe after WW II. Does that matter?

[@alenahubbard1391]

Why are you continuing to spread thourghly debunked lies? There are no pets being eaten. You are bearing false witness.

[@alenahubbard1391]

He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him

[@alenahubbard1391]

He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now. He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.

[@littletsmom8854]

Cain and able were the first 2 After eve an adam ate the Fruit, they had mulitplyed to about 200,000 ppl before they ever ate the fruit ,they were in the garden 90 years before they ate Read Enoch

[@preachermike]

It was and still being reported by residents who have seen ducks and geese killed by Haitians in the public parks.

[@ninacarmen8433]

These claims are false and have been debunked by the authorities.

[@triofan9]

Lies.

[@ninacarmen8433]

It's scary that you're a preacher and you're spreading lies about an entire community. False claims that have been debunked by the authorities.

[@camillerobinson3417]

Reported falsely apparently. Officials in the county said after listening to 11 months of call records, they found one call about this. "No videos have surfaced, there's nothing to substantiate that it's happening." Clark County Commissioner Sasha Rittenhouse said.

[@lilianfowler7988]

The irony of this. I lived on the West Coast of Oregon. There was a lake in our town where the ducks and geese came to have their babies. In the fall hunters would gather with their decoys and their blinds and shoot these birds before they could fly away to their next feeding ground. My friend who lived on the lake had a blowhorn that she regularly sounded to keep the ducks and geese from being ambolished. These were white people mostly male. Hypocrisy at the fact no one is flocking to that town. False witness to villianize the foreigners who came to a community to work. All this to try to seize power. Ugly destructive. I remember sending my children to school on picture day. The goal being to get a picture with their eyes open that I could look at and send to loved ones to document their growth. It is so hard not to be angry at these people that want to be public servants but truly want to just have power and fear. Stripping away joyful moments of a child's life and a parent's sense of safety.