What do I think about other religions?

[@MissDomy23]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I am a Muslim myself and I love watching your videos. They teach me a lot about how to be a better person. I think you are a wonderful person, you are always kind and humble, an example for many. Keep on going ❤️

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Thank you!

[@robertwilliams8364]

I am a Buddhist... I enjoy your videos and I find inspiration in your lifestyle, faith, authenticity and your good heart.

[@vickijones3660]

Beautifully said. “I can’t afford to” - I couldn’t agree more. Judgement belongs to God.

[@mannacentral]

You will never look into the eyes of someone God does not love

[@Bramelbella]

Ah… yes 😍

[@orasis]

Did you make that up? That's a great quote imo.

[@christineansorge5519]

Nicely done. There was a snarky saying going around Christendom when I was young. “An open mind can be filled with anything.” My dad countered, “ So what is in a closed mind?” God gave us both hearts and minds. We should use both.

[@kalakakku7749]

This is so important! We need to learn to respect each other regardless of religion.

[@meletcl]

Seeing "the hidden Christ in everyone," that really got to me - straight to the heart.

[@loveyouwithpassion]

And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart...Jeremiah 29:13

[@lhernan301]

Thank you Laura for such a beautiful message. My husband and I have always welcomed all faiths into our life. We feel that we have been blessed with so many ways of seeing god and his gifts.

[@Chuloon]

I love that you do as you speak. Hearing from your beliefs is always such a calming little retreat in my day.

[@bbee674]

Beautiful! Thank you Laura! Such wise words and just what I needed to hear today. I love Anne of Green Gables and CS Lewis' writing also! I personally love the old analogy of God being like an elephant in a dark room. Everyone who has hold of him can only have and describe the piece they hold. There is so much we don't know and are yet to experience. Although, I have recently been told this is an anti Christian thought, and deeply offensive. I don't see how. I recently (briefly) joined a group of Christian homeschoolers. I have never felt more alone or judged than when in their company. They aren't afraid to use scriptures (incorrectly) to tell you why you are not 'Christian enough' (in our case because my son likes to wear red trousers and other bright colours and they are perceived as 'for girls'.) It was made very clear to us that they thought my child a 'danger' to their children. There seems to be a preoccupation with the Christian groups I currently have access to, to be increasingly divided with 'other' Christians and separate from the 'non-Christian world'. I always feel this is a fallacy because it is all God's world and no human has the monopoly of Christian knowledge. I wonder if this trend is because of the current political climate/ world situation or if it has always been so, and becoming a parent has just exposed me to a different world. I have never been to the Bruderhof, but I love the way that it appears that even though you live in community away from many aspects of the 'other', you seem so rooted in world view rather than just community view. Sending thanks and prayers to your beautiful community.

[@bflogal18]

Your comment truly moved me and angered me. How anyone could judge a child for wearing bright clothes is beyond my understanding. I also believe it is totally unChristian. This is why I have left my church but not my faith. I am seeking a new church that embraces love, diversity, understanding and basic kindness. I guess that’s why I ended up watching these videos. In the meantime, I raised 4 children. They all graduated with Master degrees, my youngest is a PhD. They are all married to great people and have wonderful families of their own. And none of that has anything to do with how they dressed, what colors they loved, who played with dolls or trucks. My two youngest boys played with dolls because they played with their older sister. Maybe that’s why they’re such great fathers! Children are individuals. Teach them to be empathetic and loving. The rest will take care of itself.

[@CharCanuck14]

This was beautiful Laura! The friends I have cover many religions and it's those beliefs that make them the wonderful people they are.

[@fagnant2]

From someone that actually was pronounced dead at 14 years old, I can tell you that how you affect others in life is key. I had good surgeons. The younger of the two surgeons was amazed that I could tell him exactly what they did to me. It was all peace, no stated religion but all was white, brightest color ever, no pain, and the hard part was after I came out of the coma. I did not want to come out. Now I am 69 years old and I am not afraid of going back to the other side. The only non verbal advice I have or was given was to help others. Laura, you certainly are doing that! You have helped me remember my accident. Thank you Laura for helping me spiritually. In the end, it is only now that counts. I admire you as you are always helping others, people like me and others that cannot see the light with all the dark in the world... but there us insight in each one of us, if you look carefully. The Bible is the truth and religions are supposed to be the vehicles to get there. Live each day with God and Jesus and believe in yourself, each and every day! We all can make a difference.

[@joetrester3139]

Yes…yes…and yes! Your parents taught you well, Laura…

[@Saramatt2023]

I love Anne of Green Gables!! I was Muslim too. I love cooking, feeding people and making my home beautiful. I love building community and just feeling part of a family. Thank-you so much for these beautiful videos!

[@machyndman9933]

Laura! Wonderful! I can hear the words of George Fox and Conrad Grebel echoing down through the centuries. Consciously or unconsciously, these explanations live on in you, which gives me much much hope. Thank you!

[@patfros5902]

Thank you so much Laura, so wonderfully spoken! 🙏🏽

[@abhilashpaul9237]

Very Inspirational message from you, sister in Christ. God bless and protect Christian Brethren all over the world.

[@chazchillings3019]

I reread narnia and green gables once a year … so nice.

[@samanthatheminimalist]

Laura, I really appreciate your views expressed in the video as well as in the comments. I think that too many Christians stray so far towards pride and worshipping the church and the men who preach in it they forget completely to strive for Christ-like behavior. They are all too excited to declare who is going to heaven and who is not as if it's up to them to decide.

[@nederhood9192]

Anyone can lecture another from "the Bible." It is another thing to enter into another's pain and from within that pain, share the gospel good news.

[@debf2487]

You have an admirable ability to convey your thoughts on such a variety of topics. So sincere and unrehearsed. I learn so much from your thoughtfulness. Thank you for sharing yourself here.

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Wow, thank you!

[@michellelindsay5727]

Amen Laura; we are not here to judge, only to love, be loved, teach and welcoming one another with open arms.

[@bibleman7757]

that not true we are to judge all things

[@debbiepitcher9806]

You have brought such joy to my heart with your outlook, we learn that God is such a loving God who has such a strong sense of forgiveness that he would turn is heart away from good people who live to help others. I have always struggled with this you have given me hope thank you 🙏

[@sevans1414]

This is a beautiful sentiment Laura, thank you for sharing your thoughts on this.

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Thank you so much!

[@crystalsmith4670]

Hi Laura, I love your videos! You mentioned Anne of Green Gables which is one of my favorites too❤️ It seems that you had a very wholesome and beautiful childhood. I am wondering if you would recommend any other books that your mother read to you growing up or that you read as a child and a teen?

[@Noone-rt6pw]

Kindred Spirits, thank you!1❤

[@cynthiaconrad6145]

You always seem to speak the truth. Thank you.

[@annieinwonderland]

Well said about just because something is religious it doesn't mean it's admirable.

[@julianw6604]

Thanks for your thoughts Laura, never would have thought to bring Anne of Green Gables into this. :) One saying from Jesus that comes to mind is that "whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister"

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

So true!

[@pacemarshall9358]

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing. I personally disagree that there is a hidden Christ inside everyone; saying that just invalidates someone's religion and makes it seem like the basis of friendship with different religions is conversion to Christ. Or that true kinship can't happen unless both live Christ centered lives. But I could be misinterpreting what you meant by that. However, I do agree wholeheartedly in the idea that kindred spirits can be between people who are different races, religions, cultures, who speak different languages and eat different foods and wear different clothes. Building those friendships and finding commonalities and learning from each other is what makes life exciting. It helps remind us of the good of humanity.

[@Noone-rt6pw]

Mrs. Laura, you do a fine job. Learn these people it's not our job to hate. Although there are those that are rightfully worthy and need it as they're jackasses. But, like I had guys who were Hindu. So, instead of planned chicken fried steak with potatoes and gravy, we had fried chicken with taters and gravy. Real good guys. Very respectful.

[@u1_blaq_naker]

As a member of another religion, I want to share this video to let the people in that religion know how obsessed they are with judging anyone and everyone.

[@lloydfergison4954]

Thank for sharing. I have seen intentional communities fail. Usually I think, it may be because they have not made the tenements of the Christian faith the priority. Forgiveness, kindness, love's attributes etc. and made other doctrine and adherence to a group of prime importance. Prime importance should be Christ.

[@CG-sx3no]

You are a kind soul.

[@realtomtomeny]

I love you and your thoughts, Laura. I am not sure that your views are representative of the portion of the Bruderhof community I had contact with last October. When I identified myself as a Latter Day Saint, both on the phone with Peter Mommsen (correct name and spelling?) and in person with some members of your St. Petersburg, Florida community, there was definite hostility towards me and my faith tradition. As I previously brought this up with them in person, and to a group of them, I do not believe I am out of bounds to now bring this up to you in public, as you, by KZbin views, are a leading voice of the Bruderhof community. I feel as a kindred spirit with you and many in the Bruderhof, and have benefitted greatly from reading many Brederhof books and watching the new videos from just about all Brudehof sources, and particularly Heinrich Arnold, every week, I am still wondering how what is preached conforms to what is lived, given my experience. And, of course, this is a major problem in all religious traditons. I am writing to you today, in love, that you and your community may become more aware of this situation, particularly as the Latter Day Saints are actually closely aligned theologically in many ways with the Bruderhof, as endowed members essentially pledge all that they own to the work of of the spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.

[@kathywolfe6606]

Thank you!

[@claramocchetti9063]

Hi Laura, I wondered what you were referring to when you said "just because something is religious, doesn't mean it's admirable"?

[@Machtmirdochegal]

I love your videos because you have a genuinely curious and judgement free point of view and an amazing sense of humor. One thing I always found odd was the arrogance of absolute conviction, but having grown up in a catholic enviroment I was taken aback by the expectation of it being your faith by osmosis or you're rejecting it, cause I just couldn't develop the emotional connection to the faith, which is essential. I liked the idea behind it and what it motivated people to be and loved the revolutionary aspect of radical love and acceptance in the new testament in particular, but I disagree with the lack of focus on that in the approach to share the message on the institutional level. Showing children that idea of life as the way of life should be the primary focus in preaching and raising amazing human beings. My favourite saying is from the first book of John about god being love and not loving meaning not knowing god, cause whatever you define as a higher power in your life it fits as a simple guide to living a good and happy life. And if we all do that for our right reasons the name of the higher power we believe in becomes amazingly insignificant cause it's the same power ultimately. Colbert summed it up rather nicely by stressing how it's supposed to be a personal relationship not missionizing to be a testament of your faith, he said it more elegant, but that's the message of it.

[@charlesquinn9439]

A very good presentation.

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Many thanks!

[@evelinaus]

What do you think about people that feels deeply a loving state of consciousness but have never found a real calling?

[@bmwood0827]

Thank you for a beautiful explanation, Laura! I wonder though, what about the great commission? I know we are called to love everyone and to live according to Jesus’s directives, but aren’t we obligated to share the gospel?

[@machyndman9933]

I think that’s what she just did.

[@teresasmith9333]

@@machyndman9933 No she didn’t. The great commission is to make disciples of all nations and to teach everything-everything!- Jesus taught!

[@machyndman9933]

@@teresasmith9333 yes. I am sorry if my reply sounded flippant. It was an irresistible quip that launched into cyberspace without due reflection on landing back with an individual. Perhaps I wouldn’t be so flippant in person, so I apologise. I do appreciate what you are saying here, and I am glad you have written what you have written, yet I think we can both acknowledge that Laura and many others at the Hof are consistently attempting to live the Way of our Lord and perhaps doing it with a zeal and enthusiasm that puts many, including myself, to shame.

[@teresasmith9333]

@@machyndman9933 Thanks, Marc, for your words, and I hope the Lord blesses you. Yes, they do live in community, but not to serve Jesus. They feel it is a more perfect way to live, a new social order, and they use some of Jesus’ teachings as a blueprint of how to do that, especially the sermon on the mount. They tend to rely on the quotes of other great thinkers rather than the Bible and rarely quote from scripture.

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Yes we absolutely are obligated to share the gospel and it should be our joy to do it!

[@ruthlaurie-hopper3489]

I too read both of those books Anne ( with an ' E') of greengables and CS Lewis. I stayed for a week at Kent Beechgrove community and hope to return for a few months. I attend the zoom meetings with Jesse and Lenor. But how do you know if you actually have a calling to this way of life. I want to live in the Bruderhof community but how do you know the difference between a ' want' and a calling Laura?

[@loveyouwithpassion]

Love God ...love others...and I share kindly that no religion ever died for me and no religion ever loved me or you.

[@Spillers72]

I come from an evangelical background. I'm probably closest to a Baptist or anabaptist in my beliefs. I had doubts in my faith and got into studying the near death experience. My faith has gone full circle. The NDE confirms Jesus is the son of God and that the Bible is divinely inspired. Howard Storm was an atheist when he had his nde. He met Jesus in heaven and ask which religion is the right one. He was told the one that brings you closest to God. Basically all religions have truth and they are there to meet people where they are. Howard went on to become a Christian pastor.

[@cityhomestead4490]

wow that is so beautifull said.

[@jeansaben9954]

nicely said

[@apracity7672]

Acts 4:12 - "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name (that of Jesus Christ's) under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved"

[@stillyourb]

I am all for respecting people. There are some good biblical points made in the comments. Im interested to see if you respond and give further insight into the ideologies of universalism and "hidden jesus IN everybody". I did NOT expect that and am wondering if that is across the board belief in anabaptist culture?

[@braulio5805]

Ive enjoyed and love it, like yours videos and from The Bruderhof. I've visited in a couple of communities many years ago and love so much. But you are too peaceful. Thanks that you live in safe countries. The army and police are quite importante in any country and region all over the world. The marthirhood about to refuse the legitime self defense is close to the suicide and the death instead of the Life and The True Torah and Hebrew Bible (Tanaj) from G-d. The State of Israel and Jewish people know and the common sense, logic and the nature instint of survival that like everything come from G-d. Hace a good day. Peace/Shalom

[@d.hoffman6448]

well said

[@amejaremy]

As a Christian do you believe Jesus lived and died on this earth, or lived and died then rose from death and still remains alive.

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

He died, descended into hell, rose again, and sits at the right hand of God the Father

[@joannewall5499]

Judgement belongs to go but how do you deal with somebody who does something that’s bad, like steeling or hurting someone else

[@evelinaus]

Humble

[@garethnorman5486]

We must pray that those who follow false prophets will come to know Adonai as their Lord and Saviour.

[@jagodakozowska95]

Intriguing perspective. I really enjoyed the video, Laura. However, I can't really understand how come you can say that every person belongs to God - as it is only according to your religion or faith. So I guess if respecting other religions or no faith at all maybe it'd be better to not say such things? If possible, let me know what you think.

[@Sidian]

You guys at the Bruderhof seem to get married and have kids very early on. Do you think this creates stress and a pressure on people, how did it make you feel before you met your husband? Also, because of this, would you say it's hard for people who join a bit later in their late 20s and 30s to find partners and have kids? Are they sort of destined to be single for life, do you think?

[@ancientlandmark_]

Laura, this is so well said and beautifully stated, God bless you sister! You’re planting a lot of beautiful seeds and fruit for others 🕊🌟 Romans 13:7 Render therefore to all their dues: honour to whom honour is due! (I know it’s ultimately the light of Christ coming through you but you’re making some beautiful decisions as a free agent 😊) 1 Corinthians 2:9 Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him 🕊🎶 Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Thank you and best wishes to you as well

[@ancientlandmark_]

@@LaurafromtheBruderhof Would love to come visit y’all’s community sometime, I’m in Minnesota so not too too far👍🏻 I fellowship with some Mennonites here, a lot of similarities.

[@lynnebunning7273]

Wise words. 🇦🇨🐨🙏💙💙

[@louisecooper2580]

If you go to the Beamish museum they have a lovily church and 🏫 school their Do you have a personal Bible I have The extreme teen Bible new century version It's an awesome Bible even IF it's aimed at teenagers the devotional book is cool as well

[@ckblackwoodmusic]

'Kindred spirits'; that's just a sneaky way of saying, oh; we're still the same no matter what! Come join us so you'll be even better!

[@sofiabravo1994]

It has a new age connotation

[@yeshuaneitheristheresalvat8018]

Lord Jesus never teaches the concept of "the hidden Christ in everyone". That is the false gospel of eastern mysticism, repackaged in today's terms as The New Age. My king and Savior Lord Jesus specifically warns of false Christ's. And eastern mysticism (,new age teaches this Christ consciousness). No Lord Jesus forbids such teaching.

[@noramcnabb1361]

CS Lewis was BASICALLY CATHOLIC!! He was Anglican, and The Church of England is Protestant Catholicism!!!

[@erina1142]

You are lovely!

[@georgiaamanatides4207]

"Respect and knowledge". Hmmmm Interesting way to word the question. The question might better be asked of the questioner.

[@marshamagic8551]

Jesus is the way the truth and life. No one comes to the Father but by him.

[@ellena1838]

What do you mean with 'there is a hidden christ in each person'? I dont see that in the bible but perhaps I dont understand you correctly? Actually the same for the narnia story. Perhaps its true but the bible does not tell it.

[@teresasmith9333]

Ellen, you are correct, the Bible does not teach that there is a “hidden christ in each person”. And you are correct that the Bible does not support the acceptance of false gods.

[@premodernbloke]

So are you a Universalist?

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

I don't think so. I hold to belief in salvation through Christ alone but I believe as it says in Revelation that every knee will bow and God will not forsake anyone he has created

[@teresasmith9333]

@@LaurafromtheBruderhof You added more to what was said in Revelation than is actually there. Every knee will bow, but also whoever was nit written in the Lambs Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.

[@premodernbloke]

@@LaurafromtheBruderhof Thank you for your response. What verse in Revelation are you referring to? I would suggest that your last sentence is indeed a Universalist view. God has created everyone and if he will not forsake anyone he has created, then everyone will be saved regardless of whether they trust in Christ or not. This is not the traditional Anabaptist view.

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

I think there's more than enough in Jesus' teaching that should judge each of us and we should refrain from speculating on who is and who isn't saved. The attitude of the tax collector who would not even look up to heaven and prayed God have mercy on me a sinner seems to me the right one. Self-assured religious people are probably in for a shock is my thinking.

[@premodernbloke]

@@LaurafromtheBruderhof It is not speculation to say that a Muslim or Buddhist or anyone else who does not trust in Christ alone will be damned. That is simply repeating what is very clear in Scripture. With your view, sharing the Gospel itself would be considered too "judgmental". "Who am I to tell this unbeliever that they need Christ?". Jesus and the Apostles never talked like that. Quite the opposite. (You may have the last word.)

[@louisecooper2580]

Religion and politics can lead to nasty argument does this happen to you

[@cjstubejackofalltrade1551]

Do you believe in old testament?

[@teresasmith9333]

I also read the part of Narnia you are referring to years ago and I was astonished at the thought that God would accept someone who served a false god. I was uncomfortable with it at the time. I am also uncomfortable with the idea that there is Jesus in everyone. It has become more clear as I’ve read the Bible and sought the Lord more deeply. No where have I found in scripture that God will accept the worship of false gods, quite the opposite! And nowhere have I found that “Jesus is in everyone” That is just not true. Your beliefs are closer to being a universalist than a follower of Jesus. You’re on dangerous ground embracing false gospels. In all things Jesus has the supremacy….He is above all and He is the one true God. It appeals to our emotions to embrace sentimental things, but God is quite clear that we are to be holy and set apart for Him. His way is narrow and He means exactly what He says. Laura, you are on dangerous ground when you believe your own feelings and ideas i stead of the clear word of God.

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Hi Teresa, thanks for responding. I'm thinking of the part from Matthew 25 when the righteous answer, "When did we see you hungry and feed you" etc. which implies that many people do God's will without knowing who they are serving.

[@teresasmith9333]

@@LaurafromtheBruderhof Thanks for your response, Laura, Matthew 25 is speaking about serving those who believe in Him, Jesus.

[@justinswanton287]

I feel there are two things to keep in mind on this topic: 1. That Christ is in fact the truth. He claimed to be God ("he who sees me sees the Father), proved it by miracles - especially rising from the dead - and founded a religion that received the complete truth about God and everything God revealed to us. Christianity isn't "a" religion on a par with the others. It's not uncharitable or impolite to make this point. 2. All the major religions have five crucial things in common, i.e. no matter who founded them, they still reflect a fundamental grasp of some essential truths: a) that there is a supreme being (God, Yahweh, Allah, Brahma, etc.), b) that we survive death (immortal soul, reincarnation), c) that this world is not our true home nor place of true happiness but a place of testing and preparation (e.g. reincarnation is in fact a punishment for sins: a soul stops reincarnating when it finally detaches itself from a materially evil world), d) that the next existence is where we truly belong and are truly fulfilled in some sort of union with the supreme being (heaven, paradise, nirvana), e) that what we do in this life affects what happens to us in the next. There is a concept of 'sin' and 'virtue' in every religion. Everyone knows how important morality is - that becoming a better person, which essentially means living in integrity and doing good to others, is what matters above everything else. But only a minority of humanity has any real intimate, loving relationship with God. Most people believe in some sort of a God, but relatively few have anything to do with him other than perhaps keep a few essential commandments. Most people will never even have the opportunity to ever get to know and love Christ. It's a real mystery and I think about it a lot, but it's the way this world is, so that means it's the way God wants it.

[@sky5714]

“Hidden Christ in each person”? No this is more Leftist “all religions are essentially the same” gobbledegook. Jesus was a liar, or insane. or He was who He said He was - John 14:6.

[@yeshuaneitheristheresalvat8018]

Jesus Christ' salvation is not religion, but salvation.

[@bibleman7757]

that not true the word of God goes against 90 percent of what you said

[@ValLeeWeblog]

This is false doctrine. No one will go to heaven without the Holy Spirit. No unclean, unwashed thing will enter. You must be washed clean in the precious blood of Christ. There is no one who is good, no not one. Please study Romans chapter 3. You have to be born again by the Holy Spirit to escape hell's fire. All are born sinners and must be born again to be released from sin's bondage. It is only about the Bible from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21. Jesus Christ, the thrill of hope, for a sick, hurting, and weary world-Romans 10:9-10 from the Bible: “That if you confess with your mouth the LORD Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart man believes to righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made to salvation.”

[@2TSB222]

I just seen your KZbin. Interesting. I believe we’re all created in Gods image. There are children of God, and children of satan who don’t have a personal relationship with God himself.

[@yeshuaneitheristheresalvat8018]

Dear mis. Lord Jesus made exclusive claims that there is a way that seems right to a person, but the end of that way is death, (eternal punishment. He said he is the way, the truth, and the light, no one comes to the Father but by me. Your talk is completely void of Lord Jesus' words in context.

[@yeshuaneitheristheresalvat8018]

But Lord Jesus says go into all the world and preach the gospel ... Miss your preaching against Lord Jesus.Your preaching Satan's gospel that there is a hidden Christ in everyone. Where does Jesus teach us this!!!!!!! You never quoted in context Lord Jesus. People stop listening to this false teacher.