Learning From A Nasty Email...

[@senyart890]

A lot of people who voted red feel enabled to say remarkably hateful things to blacks and women. You don't have to do or say anything to get hate these days. You are a light to us. Thank you.

[@libbycollins9349]

I’ve gotten some comments saying “Your body, MY choice,” and stuff like that.

[@cc1k435]

​@@libbycollins9349Me, too, as it were. 😮

[@lindaolphin7897]

A lot of these Maga people have no morals and are full of hate , this is not a thing someone of true faith would say to you.

[@billie7132]

It’s so sad what’s happening in this country , I happen to be catholic and I really enjoy your channel and your message. I know people on the right that go to church every single week , and say the most hateful abhorrent things to people that disagree with them. I find my self searching for good in this terribly messed up world,I’m glad I found you r channel.

[@a_paradoxfunction4156]

@@senyart890 That’s conservatives for you-filled with hate.

[@tkwheeler4577]

The hatred and lack of civility truly saddens me. At 73, I have a hard time with all the unrest going on.

[@db5823]

I'm with you on all of that.

[@howardcohen6817]

How do you think we might best contribute to the "rest" which is also going on? Love.

[@rutha1464]

I am older than you, and am alarmed as well. I find comfort in the belief you and I are in this world, not of it. Stay strong!

[@glorialewis8227]

I am slightly older and l thought by this time we would have grown beyond this hatred. I am astounded the Nazi openly marching through our towns (though hiding behind their masks, cowards). I had a dad and an uncle who fought in WWII, l am disheartened for them and for those who fought and died along side them.

[@carllambert5504]

At 73 you also remember the Johnson/Nixon/Ford era. This too shall pass and the system will hold.

[@philliptaylor6149]

I think Gandhi said it best "I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians".

[@Linda-rs5qt]

@@philliptaylor6149 THIS so much!!

[@rebeccamartin2399]

I thought that when I started watching the video..

[@Wednesdaywoe1975]

"They are so unlike your Christ."

[@gemini5646]

Very much this

[@rickmyers7627]

"There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge' " --Isaac Asimov, 1980

[@teresastory111]

Rev., yes, I am crushed, sad and angry. I’ve always held that I was not going to get depressed by things that I could do nothing about. My goal each day was to be able to go to sleep each night with the knowledge I had made God proud that day. Since the election I find it more and more difficult to live up to that goal. Thank you for your messages. You inspire me to try harder. 😮

[@libbycollins9349]

@@teresastory111 being a big believer in small acts of kindness, I’m sure you make God smile every day.

[@stevevasta]

I've been telling people this for decades. We say we prize education, but we don't like it when people get "too big for their britches." We'd rather everyone be mental pygmies. Surprised that's Asimov: not because he wouldn't have thought that, but because, from the way it started, I expected Richard Hofstadter!

[@VoidEmergentFox]

Part of the ignorance arises from Christian nationalism. Pretenders propagating a lie to promote their own self serving agenda. It's why abortion is banned, because a bunch of people think that God hates abortion, even though he does it in the Bible. These people haven't read the book and don't care, they just want to use it to be authoritarian and pretend to rule under their god. It's even in the pledge of allegiance, under God. It's a visible out in the open blatant lie. Just to be sure the lie was covered, Trump claims he is a Christian, the messiah, the chosen one and picked by God to rule, and Kamala isn't a Christian, even though there's plenty of video footage showing she is and understands it, and there's video footage of Trump not knowing a single verse and disrespecting the Bible by holding it upside down! Yet the people still believed him, because they are fools who have been manipulated by these false prophets, and you can't reach them either. They are beyond understanding until something bad happens to them, then they take to social media to cry about how they made a mistake, but notice they didn't say they should've listened to us, because they have too much pride to admit they were wrong entirely. They're treating this as Trump is just suddenly changing and putting other people in charge.

[@teresahopemiller1008]

Cult of DJT, and his followers think they are Real Christains. but they really are hypocrates. i keep in mind Vengence is mine sayeth the Lord. So I leave ito God inhis hands. The golden rule applied. and some say Karma. it will come back onto them! Chrsitna nationalists arent Christains Because Christ loves those who are poor and dicabled.or Marginalized.

[@BonnieKennedy-pj7tn]

I voted for Kamala and Tim because they made me want to be a better person. You also make me want to be better person. You remind me of the highest example given to mankind. The one who gave his life for us. Thank you

[@SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648]

I did too. But almost nobody on the sane side realized how mad the USA had become, except a few specialists like Bernie Sanders. Now, belatedly, we do, but that doesn't mean we lie down and die before the MAGA monster.

[@SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648]

America, at least (I know you're in Canada, Ed): progressive politics needs to be teamwork that is as egoless as possible. Bernie Sanders, again, didn't have a big ego but he did have a great grasp on the problems. Maybe he wasn't the face for the presidential candidate, maybe he will never be such a face, but if a candidate does have a face for it, they shouldn't ride on ego on account of the face, but turn the ears of that face to those who know and whose knowledge has been justified, like Bernie. Maybe a Teamster will be forceful enough to carry the next Democratic presidential candidate mantle on image, but he or she won't do it well if he isn't humble enough to listen. We shouldn't need a Mafia to do this right. A sane progressive preacher may be the one.

[@Royermang77]

Nice words , same here !!!!!!

[@mkunes2502]

Doesn’t trump make you want to be a better person? …than him?

[@ChubbyUnicorn]

Yes! Your words. 😊

[@judithalmeida3200]

At almost 80, a cradle Catholic, I'm so disturbed by the militant, back to the '50s, doom sayers who have forgotten to look at that plank in their own eye.

[@brunerguy1]

Ed, as a Catholic (priest) I want to stand with you on your message today and call for us to respond as Christ has shown us we can do. My continuing thanks for your steady proclamation of the Gospel in our daily lives and what He asks us to do in the face of rejection. I always feel uplifted by your wise and pastoral counsel.

[@lorimckay2704]

As a Catholic so glad to know we have priests who recognize some of the toxic politics our faith has let in. It breaks my heart.

[@Wednesdaywoe1975]

So good to hear from a Catholic priest who doesn't support his cruelty.

[@Justgeedoingme2786]

Thank you for your level headed peaceful response to that hateful email. As a 65 year young black woman, I watch and listen to you because you project a peace that is transformative, and I thank you for that. Let your haters be your motivators!!!

[@libbycollins9349]

I like your attitude!

[@AnimusTelum]

I'm a Secular Buddhist, but I've been finding refuge lately in the positivity of people of the Christian faith like yourself, Reverend. I appreciate your outlook in these trying times.

[@VCV95]

I'm a non-believer, and find lots of solace here specifically. He's a wonderfully nice and genuine human trying to support other humans. It's something we all need to strive for, regardless of our religion. We should help each other. It's the only way to help our world now.

[@katherynhoward3840]

​@@VCV95 same. I never thought I'd be subscribing to a preacher, but I like him.

[@johnhmaloney]

I'm also secular Buddhist and if someone had told me six months ago that a KZbin channel run by an Anglican priest who make videos about his take on Christianity would become one of my favorites and I was going to watch it twice a day religiously (pun intended), I would have looked at them like they had three heads, but here we are. Rev Ed and I may disagree about the supernatural, but when it comes to a lot of moral/ethical matters, we have a lot in common.

[@dianebannister4591]

​@@johnhmaloneyI personally have been very comforted and encouraged by Rev. Ed. I'm glad that you found the channel and it's rewarding for you.

[@catherinesofikitis179]

Perhaps he felt safe lashing out❤

[@kariburlon5790]

Wow. Someone needed a snickers. 😳

[@wolfe6220]

...or 4 or 5!

[@libbycollins9349]

Snickers and a good talking to about Jesus’ love.

[@GeorginaCallas]

@@kariburlon5790 lol

[@vixendoe6943]

And a red letter version of the new testament

[@ChubbyUnicorn]

😂 thank you for the laugh.

[@menmykrazycat8129]

See what this one man has done to our country?! I guarantee, pre 2015 no one in their right mind would ever write such a disgusting & maniacal email to a minister/priest/pastor… I’ve never seen this level of hate in my lifetime. I’m very sorry. I don’t know you, we’re in different countries, but when you read that, I got tears in my eyes. The lack of compassion these days is astounding and abhorrent. 💔

[@jmfs3497]

It seems to me that the politicians that swear loudest to be Christian are using that word to cloak their real values, which is the love of money. The disconnect between what voters say they support, and what they vote for is confusing to me. The truth of it seems so glaring.

[@PeterJVogel]

It saddens me that people have become so hard hearted that they have to lash out at pastors like this. I'm sorry you have to experience all this negativity. 😑

[@JoAnnFuir]

@@PeterJVogel You would be surprised what some folks say to Pastors. My husband's a former Episcopal Priest. Parishioners can be harsh critics at times. As a friend once said, The Light Attracts alot of Bugs.

[@ediecerniglia-witner5297]

I am so very sorry this happened to you. I consider you a voice of reason in these crazy times!

[@RJ420NL]

A movement built on fear and hate will spread fear and hate.

[@24CiViC]

To the emailer: We will all be judged.

[@user-cz5tp5bp2x]

Yes, and by the measure that we judge others will we be judged.

[@SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648]

Yes -- according to what we have achieved in His name (which sins drill holes in).

[@spvillano]

@@user-cz5tp5bp2x indeed, that is why I always do my best to judge gently. Because, we all screw up, although personally, I reserve my screw-up days to only days that end in the letter 'y' in English. Uh oh...

[@tomrhodes1629]

Elijah has returned, as prophesied, and testifies: JC said "The Father judges no man," "I judge no man," :I came not to judge but to save." SO, WHO IS DOING ALL THE JUDGING? "Judge not and you will not be judged." WE ARE! Learn the TRUE "Gospel" ("GOOD NEWS") of Jesus Christ and you will learn that Paul's "gospel" is just what he said it is; "My gospel," the BAD NEWS "gospel" of a man, whose number is 666, the human EGO, the prince of this world: SATAN. (Paul was correct about many things, but mix fact with fiction and the resulting half-truths are pure deception that results in things like a satanic MAGA/NAZI movement.).

[@AnitaClue]

By Jesus, not by the emailer.

[@vernise11]

“An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind” Gandhi 🙏🏼💪🏼❤️

[@wintergray1221]

Stellar example of a hateful heart. Keep on keeping on, Rev. Hate may be contagious, but positivity is the vaccine.

[@teaspirits]

Thank you for an inspirational phrase for me to hold on to!

[@wintergray1221]

@@teaspirits 🥰

[@tianikane3312]

Many of these crazies don't believe in vaccines....

[@luckymanindeed]

Padre, As an atheist I appreciate your acceptance of all regardless of individual philosophical or cultural belief. Thank you for being a voice of respect, caring and compassion for all. Your flock is lucky to have you in their lives.

[@mrmusiclover4178]

I am also an atheist, but I do so much also appreciate and respect Rev. Ed.

[@AnitaClue]

My dad referred to preachers as "Padre." I think because of M.A.S.H. Thanks for the reminder of him.

[@obviousalias9506]

Psst. You're part of Rev. Ed's flock too, y'know. Just by being here. You don't have to sign off on everything. You obviously have an interest in making a better world, and being the best person you can be. He's already your Padre too. Be well!

[@howardcohen6817]

Love.

[@trishalamb138]

@@AnitaClueaww, Father Mulcahy! ❤ I always loved his character. And I understand the actor William Christopher was like that in real life 😊

[@cannabotany]

Goodness, Sir, you may be the closest living representation of the person Mr Rogers knew we all could be on the internet today. Thank you for being, health and happiness to you and yours ❤

[@catherineleon8221]

Loved Mr. Rogers!!!

[@libbycollins9349]

@@catherineleon8221 I still love Mr Roger’s.

[@rossalynmoore5407]

They proscecuted Christ, the apostles, the prophets and others in the Bible. You are in good company, pastor. Keep praying and stay strong.

[@utubota5522]

Rev Ed, thank you for showing God's love in the face of such nastiness.

[@mgschlicht]

I would just write back “Bless your heart!”

[@peacewillow]

you're from the south, ain't cha? 😝💖 ultimate southern insult right there!! ☺️

[@mgschlicht]

@ It’s a southern thing y’all

[@shari5982]

Yeah, this TN gal was thinking the same thing.😁

[@hollywebster6844]

Don't forget to add the "Aww" in front. That exponentially increases the power. "Aww! Bless your heart!" That's the strongest form here in NC!

[@lisagulick4144]

Translation for my northern and Canadian brethren: "You are being a horse's rear end."

[@kimcurrier8762]

My Goodness.... Good Grief.... yet, I bet that person claims to be a devote Christian......... Much Love Rev........ You are a true Blessing To many of us...... Even this Pagan loves you

[@ChristopherMueller-qm9us]

Yeah, I don’t know what it is about Christians and their obsession with not only mixing politics and religion, but also think that spreading hatred and bigotry is the same thing as spreading love. However, that said, the God of the Old Testament seems to consider fear of him or her as a testament of love towards him, or her.

[@BonnieKennedy-pj7tn]

@@kimcurrier8762 right? My point exactly. We are guided as well! Love to all here

[@neopagan1976]

This fellow pagan seconds that emotion and concurs.👏👏👏👏👏👏🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@rebeccamartin2399]

Didnt realize so many fellow Pagans watch Rev. Ed. Wonderful news to me. I feel seen.

[@BonnieKennedy-pj7tn]

@@rebeccamartin2399 good people from all walks of life Merry meet

[@ghighiannemorrison4922]

I am on the other side of the world Australia. I was raised in the Church of Scotland : Presbyterian. You just keep spreading the love ❤️ of Christ. We love you. You uplift us.

[@garyyoder8880]

My mom used to say, "if you cant say anything nice, don't say anything at all." Good advice, Mom.

[@JoAnnFuir]

Most folks don't follow that wise advice sadly .

[@shari5982]

My Dad said the same thing to me. Good lesson, Dad.❤

[@shanagirl33]

Thank you for all of the good you put into the world.

[@judychandler8485]

What I know for sure is that "he who shall not be named" has brainwashed his magats giving them permission to become the worst versions of themselves by advocating bigotry & hate. They're lost souls. Thanks for spreading love & kindness. 🙏✝️

[@AnitaClue]

Over the last ten years I've seen a transition. Being an independent moderate, I get attacks from both sides, but I used to get it mostly from the left, while the right was more often sympathetic because they got treated badly by the same people. Now the right has decided to out-do the left for vitriol and intolerance. Please understand I'm not talking about everyone on the left, but the vocal minority who excel at being mean and condescending. The right could have kept trying to rise above the worst of behavior from the other side, but it seems instead they've chosen to sink down and prove they can be as bad as their counterparts, if not worse. And what I said about the left goes for the right too, I know they aren't all being jerks online.

[@TheWanderingFire]

🎶 And they'll know we are Christians by our Love, by our Love, and they'll know we are Christians by our Love. 🎶

[@AnitaClue]

I think of that song often these days.

[@libbycollins9349]

We sing that in the Catholic Church! Obviously some people don’t grasp the song version of Jesus’ instructions. I’m sad for them and those who are touched by their poison.

[@ACErob-me9ss]

I'm a Catholic, and I love this channel and to the emailer may God bless you with the strength to be able to love all people and the wisdom to know when to just let it go

[@suzannederusha1370]

I have a note on my fridge to myself “ Be self aware not self absorbed.” It’s important to me that I treat others with kindness and respect. It’s important to me to help others and keep quiet about it. I am though an imperfect human and I will forever refer to the president elect of the USA as “ the felon” as that is what he is.

[@lorimckay2704]

I am Catholic and I am sorry someone of that denomination showed their true colors. I am grateful for your talks, you keep my faith with out my church because I KNOW they are NOT acting like Jesus taught. I use to teach in the church, Im a theology major, and Im an adult convert, so sad what they have allowed politics to do to the faith. Heart breaking. Thank you for reminding me what Christ taught. I for one need you, thank you.

[@maryoconnell4276]

You're a good person, so as your number 1 atheist watcher I'm willing to fight them for you.

[@t.damianboyle622]

As an atheist, I'm with you, Mary. The Rev be a good dude. 👍

[@beverly719]

Same here. 👍✌️

[@wtfesme235]

We ride at dawn 👊😡 (I may have some anger issues that need constructive focus)

[@AngelaRoblnson-rb8qf]

Your response to the individual who sent that email and your comments in the current video show the world what a true Christian looks like. Thank you for doing the things you do.😊

[@BonnieKennedy-pj7tn]

I am deeply sorry for any and all abuse to be suffered by us all.

[@kariburlon5790]

It's so incredibly sad. 😞

[@catherineleon8221]

We love you Rev Ed. I’m sorry for my Catholic brother(I’m Catholic). Sometimes it gets so ugly. Best to you, and thanks for all you share. It’s a blessing, as are you.

[@John-e6s8j]

My Brother, their abuse and persecution of you is a badge of honor, a crown upon your head. I am praying everyday that God's will be done, that I might stay the course when tribulation comes my way. I am working on my anger and my need to be right, trying to learn to put it aside so that I might be a better witness, thank you for sharing this with us.

[@danduntz2539]

I don’t know if you know the emotion(s) under your anger or not, but anger does not exist by itself. Identify those emotions that are under your anger and focus on understanding them and why they create anger. Maybe it’s unmet needs, maybe it’s trauma, maybe it’s something else, but once you know those emotions you can start to cool that anger. As a therapist I’ve seen a lot of anger in my clients, and it can be fixed so that it no longer gets in the way. Additionally keep praying about your anger that God will heal what needs to be healed so you don’t have to deal with it anymore. - Dan

[@John-e6s8j]

@@danduntz2539 Thank you, pray for me.

[@barondavis5692]

The email you received is what I call, “Christian kindness.” It’s the kind of kindness I experienced from christians most of my life. One of the many reasons why I’m not a Christian. If these people represent the religion. NO THANKS. You on the other hand seem to represent real kindness.

[@ralph9110]

Thank you i feel the same way i just was not able too put it in words, my mother was judged as a single mother in the 60s not by god but by the holy rollers of who decided who is worth gods love

[@lisagulick4144]

I'm really sorry. Jesus is awesome and good and kind...His followers, often not so much.

[@AnitaClue]

They don't represent true believers. They're only surface Christians. Like people imitating something someone else made cool or popular. Getting the same haircut as a celebrity doesn't make you one. It just makes you vaguely resemble one if nobody bothers to look closely. Jesus said the way was narrow and few would find it. He wasn't joking. Those people are no more Christians than I am an astronaut.

[@skepticalsmurf]

l consider myself agnostic,l turned in my Christian card many moons ago since l observed others using religion to divide and belittle their fellow man but these beliefs still form the foundation of my life standards 🤔

[@vestafreyja]

@@lisagulick4144 A quote credited to Gandhi "I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.”

[@franconianable]

Agnostic here who enjoys your channel. Thanks for all you do.

[@richarddebertin6742]

Thank you for being such a good voice of reason and Christian life for all of us. God Bless you in all ways,

[@h20bp]

As a Catholic (and I think tour Episcopalian because of what you say) i think you are a true mystic. Your relationship and love for God and neighbor is obvious. You make Jesus smile. Pax tecum.

[@dorettasdozen8537]

@@h20bp what a nice thing to say ….. you make Jesus smile!!

[@kathihill7473]

Rev Ed, I found you only a few months ago, and since then your messages and your faith have calmed me and sustained me during a difficult time. You and a couple of other people are the reason I haven’t abandoned my faith. I for one hope you DON’T get cancer. Just keep spreading your message. Keep talking. There are a lot of us listening.

[@CarolCummings-l1c]

If it doesn't have anything to do with love,it doesn't have anything to do with god

[@troygoss6400]

Much gratitude 🙏 I'm not Christian, but your words are the energy of the DIVINE ♾️

[@BonnieKennedy-pj7tn]

@@troygoss6400 I agree 100%

[@stratostatic]

I recently had a nightmare where I was in a large room packed shoulder to shoulder full of MAGAs. That surely would be what Hell is like for any decent person.

[@caroleford9208]

Thank you Rev Trevors for your encouraging words and your perspective of the word of God and the election.

[@jme2816]

I voted to stop the movement of "HATE." Now I realized that it's too late. 💔💔💔

[@schannstewart9385]

We can still shoe love amongst the hate

[@charlesmartin7536]

In this, we'll have to wait, and hold on to hope. The hateful members of government are a minority. Can only hope the majority shake themselves loose from partisan extremist actions, for the good of the country, instead of the extremists' egos.

[@AnitaClue]

The movement of hate on this earth began in the Garden of Eden. It will be stopped one day. In the world, not of the world.

[@davidtomasetti8520]

I'm not a Christian but I do appreciate when I see one that actually embraces his teachings, the world would be a better place if more folks did that..Thanks Rev Ed for sharing your message of kindness..

[@dpmurray2618]

I don’t pray, Rev. Ed, but I truly hope with all my heart that you never get cancer or are ever sick.

[@adventureswitharizonaart6117]

Some folks like to live in darkness. They do not like the light, you are a light. You have illuminated many valuable lessons for me. Many more to come.

[@AnitaClue]

When you've lived in darkness for years, light hurts your eyes. You have to get used to it gradually.

[@GeorginaCallas]

Amen, that's why the road is narrow.

[@veggieman357]

And only few find the narrow gate

[@SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648]

Because that's the Road that the Savior pursues.

[@edbenton5899]

Quite frankly I don't see where this person is coming from at all. I've been viewing these videos for some time now and there isn't anything that I have seen that could even be seen as an exaggeration, let alone a lie. The messages here are truthful and honest and Rev Ed shows a great deal of patience dealing with the situation we are in now. We have a lot of work to do to pull these folks back from the ledge they are on.

[@heatherfitzgibbon]

The author might be a Catholic hater. 🤷‍♀️ A lot going on in that person's life that must not be good. He definitely needs a change in his life.

[@stevevarholy2011]

Father Jim Martin gets a LOT of messages like that email. Even worse, it is from people that not only call themselves Christians, but are Catholics. Jesuits have a thick skin and like to make good trouble.

[@AnitaClue]

@@heatherfitzgibbon it sounds like he (I guarantee it was a man) thinks Ed is disgracing the Catholic Church, which implies that he is a Catholic himself. I don't think an anti-Catholic would be upset about the church being disgraced.

[@CBH-d9t]

Rev. Ed, you have helped my husband and I get through this horrible and discouraging time. Thank you so much for all you do and your loving attitude. We so appreciate you.

[@JoAnnFuir]

My husband is a former Episcopal Priest. Some folks will send nasty emails. It's always a shock to receive a hateful message. There's a saying that Wounded People Wound Other People. Try not to take that message too seriously.

[@AnonymousAnomalous]

Broken hearts want broken necks... Isaac Brock

[@ChrisTian-rm7zm]

Thank you, Rev. The last few years have been increasingly characterized by a spiritual crisis and disillusionment for me. Your words do me good, it is good to hear a voice of reason and love in the midst of all the hatred and irrationality.

[@cannabotany]

May I recommend looking for the divine in nature? Being outside is good for humans, and regardless which name you use to talk to the divine, it is out there in the intricate functioning of the natural world. May you find peace within yourself ❤

[@ChrisTian-rm7zm]

@@cannabotany Thank you for your kind words. I love being in nature. ❤

[@highlandlass70]

Wise words Rev Ed. You encourage me every day to take note of my Christian walk and how it impacts others. Thank you. God bless you and your family.

[@scottgilesmusic]

You are a good fellow. Your words are good. And the mind that formed them is good.

[@victorialawhon2251]

Wow. That person clearly needs help.

[@retrostephanie1]

You're a good guy....keeping being you and uplifting us

[@davidroberts9037]

AMEN 🙏 WELL EXPRESSED 🙏 🙌

[@Beefree4ever]

Your KZbin page ended up on my algorithm for a reason. I am a believer of Christ, but am more spiritual than religious. So far, after watching some of your videos, you seem to be aligned with some of my beliefs. Keep speaking your truth, and you will be rewarded. The ones that call themselves Christian and align themselves with the MAGA values will get their comeuppance. You can only guide folks to the light, but you can’t make them believe in the higher power that is love, as the almighty intended for us to inherit. May you live in the glory of God’s love and light.

[@MajorBlessingsAlways]

My Dad used to say: "Everyone is entitled to their own opinion however incorrect it may be." Love you Dad! :)

[@Iam_Yu627]

I've reduced my media intake regarding politics. It helps. When I've felt the negative weight from our future "leaders," watching your videos calms me down. Thanks for that.

[@TheCatLady65]

Words are powerful. Hate hurts, not just the person it's aimed at, but also the one who has it in their heart.

[@libbycollins9349]

It’s like acid, whoever it touches, sender or recipient.

[@VincentValentine33]

Hate causes a person's soul to atrophy until there is nothing left and they look like Voldemort after Harry was Hit with the "Avada Kedavra" curse and ran across the horcux, or what was left of ut,

[@BonnieKennedy-pj7tn]

Thank you for your compassion and carefully chosen, thoughtful words. I am so having to fight slapping their faces off, but u r right. I find myself picking fights then i remember to pray for them. Thats the best thing i can do.

[@StephenBlackWolf]

As a self-described "recovering Catholic," I found it hilarious that this person thought you're Catholic. How many times have you mentioned your wife, or your daughter? I'm DYING here!!

[@Babcia331]

To be fair, though not the norm, there are indeed Catholic priests who are married and have children. Though I'm sure this particular person was much too enraged by the love the Reverend exudes.

[@BeckyC-mr7co]

You are a light in the darkness, as we are all supposed to be.

[@sfreeman8035]

It takes a lot of energy to hate, and the person who sent that to you has to be really exhausted. God bless you, Rev Ed Thank you for all you do

[@schannstewart9385]

Unforgiveness and hate just leaves that person in a cage..unable to move forward

[@lynnglidewell7367]

The truth is offensive and that fellow felt it. You ripped off his blinders and he didn't want them ripped off. You made him see something he didn't want to see and immediately he went into denial and lashed out. Good work. Keep it up!

[@Catlady333]

So sad 😢 the hate in this country. Thank you for your voice of goodness and love 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@61sagrady]

Keep on! You have a voice of reason in the midst of chaos!!

[@dorothymayo7234]

That is appalling. I'm sorry that happened to such a kind man of God. Where has basic respect gone?

[@AnitaClue]

There's an old saying that wine makes a man mistake words for thoughts. I think the internet does the same thing.

[@Tonoborus]

Luke : But how am I to know the good side from the bad? Yoda : You will know... when you are calm, at peace, passive. (Star Wars) Also Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret-it leads only to evil. (Psalm 37)

[@libbycollins9349]

What a lot of rottenness oozes out. I’m sorry you get these kinds of emails.

[@Elizabeth-mp6tr]

Oh Rev. Ed, you will be loved by Jesus so much and fly straight to Heaven. You, Rev. Ed, are a blessing to all of us! And Im Catholic. I prayed for Kamala and Tim soooo much because they showed God's love and fairness to all people. We can never ever judge others. Judgment is God's alone. I pray for ALL people. God Bless Rev. Ed! ALWAYS.

[@darrylmickens7722]

you are loved

[@ChristianCarnivore333]

Thank you for conveying the truth with love and compassion!

[@wendyjohnson1128]

Thank you for your messages

[@elizabeth_777]

Thank you Padre❤️I am struggling with CPTSD and this election has triggered me…..I am so glad you are here showing people how to respond to this vileness with love and grace. 💜

[@lorettacrooms4398]

I have learned to turn every curse into a blessing. So you are gonna be extremely blessed! ❤🎉 Yay! Because you are a blessing to me. Amen. 😊

[@edbudzynski729]

Rev Ed. You are a man of TRUTH. This vulgar email you received from that mentally ill person may be hurtful to all of us. But this person is probably projecting his/her own problems.

[@MichelleG.-et8yk]

The Internet is an unbelievably hateful place right now. So sorry you got that comment. Sometimes, I don't even feel like leaving an opinion online.

[@BetaJantine]

My action step for today: give a truthful but gracious and thoughtful reply to every angry person I encounter on the internet or in person.

[@BonnieKennedy-pj7tn]

@@BetaJantine love it@

[@casaubonluc9498]

I really need to hear what you say brother Ed. Thank you.

[@lyndabuckley9726]

Hate is just not going to win in the end!

[@marchandtpinkney5085]

Love is love hate is hate. You exude love so sorry you had to get that nasty email. God bless you ❤ 🙏

[@pamelajackson7210]

“To err is human; to forgive is divine”😔 Your messages are peaceful, uplifting and insightful!!Thanks so much🙏🏽

[@meganballantyne156]

I'm so sorry you went through that. I'm grateful I was raised by calm & the more loving type of Catholics & church. I ran into my first fire & brimstone priest & church in my 20s for my cousin's baptism. It was VERY different. It felt like it was all about control through fear. Which seems to be reflected in that email. Thank you again. Always look forward to your daily videos. Reminds me to keep my humanity

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

If Hell exists, my guess is most there never envisioned themselves ending up there. Be blessed.

[@Sauvez_nos_ames]

Humans are very adept at disappointing each other.

[@amyalford2940]

Good words, Rev. ❤

[@euansmith3699]

You are a good inflence, Rev.

[@christopherdean2893]

Take the high road, Brother.

[@marysullivan3881]

People spat upon and mocked Jesus. He warned us that we could face harm for trying to walk his path he set for us. It is hard and scary. But with your leadership you help us feel stronger. Thanks Rev.

[@eplerfamilyvideos6624]

There was a movie that came out in the early 1990s called The Buttercream Gang. It was one if my favorite movies, and it was about this very message. I took so many lessons away from that movie, and I thank you for bringing it back to the front of my mind...❤

[@thisorthat7626]

@eplerfamilyvideos6624, Thanks for the recommendation. I will watch the movie.

[@rebeccawebb3842]

I guess it's a sign that you're saying the right thing. Jesus said we would be persecuted. Often, it comes from other so-called Christians.

[@tmorgan4133]

I value your teaching. I appreciate your perspective - I agree with you. ❤😊

[@KathleenMascher-yq9qy]

I appreciate your words, your faith and your message. Simple faith, love & peaceful messages. Thank you.

[@user-cz5tp5bp2x]

I am sorry you have to put up with this, Rev. Trevors. One good thing about this election is that it has shown people for who they truly are. I'm just sorry you have to receive this abuse. But thanks for sharing this so we will know how to act when it happens to us.

[@carmenpeixoto7979]

Thank you so much for the encouragement you give us. Please don’t give up.

[@seanmajor-campbell625]

Continued grace and strength as you live light and love. ❤