A Response to My Recent Catholic Controversy

[@holyrolrhockey9219]

I’m a devout Catholic… actually studied to be a priest for years before leaving and getting married. I listen to many Christians on KZbin (Catholic and Protestant) and Mark Driscoll is one of my favorite preachers… I knew I liked you for a reason. Let’s all continue to pray for unity as Jesus asked His Father the night before He died. And one day we can all have a big laugh about who was right and who was wrong in Heaven. God bless us family…

[@davidmorrison8658]

Amen!!

[@travispadour3586]

This right here!! I firmly believe Catholics, Protestants and Orthodox all have the true Jesus Christ! See you all on the other side :)

[@T.Truthtella-n3i]

You like anti Catholic heretics?

[@timboslice980]

Did mark say he was a pre vatican 1 catholic? What is that?

[@clarastark7149]

@@timboslice980😂

[@GhostShooz]

There are truly saved Catholics that love Jesus. The Pope is a joke though.

[@YourStylesGeneric321]

"The Pope is a joke though" Well what does that make you?

[@GhostShooz]

@ Not sure what you’re insinuating. I guess it makes me not the Pope, as I assume the Pope is too busy to post in the comments of a random KZbin video that he is a joke.

[@YourStylesGeneric321]

@@GhostShooz Im insuiating taking shots at the Pope is casting stones, and let he without sin cast the first stone. Though you can say what you want, it reveals the log in your eye.

I can't stand him.

[@sally9352]

This Pope is evil and needs to repent.

[@debbiegum2226]

So many lies and blasphemous words coming from Driscoll. He said some pretty awful stuff about priests and virgins to begin with in a previous video. Now he’s trying to explain his way out of it, but only making it worse. Kind of like when you squeeze all the toothpaste out of the tube and then you try and put it back in

[@jeffreylucia2499]

Go back a re-listen.

[@maureenweyant7793]

I am a former Catholic, I have attended a non- denominational church for over 20 years it’s not about religion but relationship with Jesus.

[@annbee4494]

Thank you. I am also an ex- Catholic. It is not religion that will get you into heaven and you certainly can't work your way into heaven. Only through genuine repentance, making Jesus your Lord and Savior, and living righteously through the power of the Holy Spirit.

[@ronb6313]

I too go to non-demo. church with many former catholic raised people in the congregation, including my pastor. I'm 57 now and it was pointed out recently that I am the only one attending that was raised protestant in CMA church. Every religion has its fair share of Pharisees and Sadducees. If they don't follow biblical teaching from Gods word, then you need to find a church body that does. Come Lord Jesus, come!

[@albertuscristerus]

Religion is a relationship with God! What you are saying is heretical because it is basically a free for all. It even sounds like New Age which is dangerous. Jesus instituted the Church and he let it clear that not even the gates of hell could prevail against it. The Church has always survived even under the worst leadership. You were never Catholic. If you were truly Catholic you would have remained one. You were just Catholic by tradition and are clueless of the theological tradition of the Church. That’s why there are so many Protestant churches because people want to choose which one fits them best and God nor life in general works that way. Discipline, rules, and dogma are also saintly. God is not about you. Protestants churches appeal to modernism and worldliness. The mass is about Jesus not about concerts and festivity. You have the right to question the Church but you do your intense research before leaving your faith. Not because a Church seems nice and friendly means they are right. Remember evil disguises itself as good. Mormons are wonderful people but their beliefs are demonic. That’s like saying that I would rather go to a Bad Bunny concert over a Classical music concert just because the first one awakens my earthly pleasures and the other one doesn’t. I know which choice is the best but I’m letting my emotions guide me not my rationale. That’s why I always say that Protestantism is irrational and all about emotions.

[@mr.m3276]

uh...if you believe in Jesus Christ you are in fact a Christian. Which means your religion is Christianity.... 🤦‍♂

[@travispadour3586]

Former Lutheran who converted to Catholicism here. Mark, I’ve seen a number of your videos and there’s no question you are a man of God. Christ bless you for that. You have takes I like and takes I dislike. I am disappointed to hear yet another claim that the Catholic Church “added” books to the Bible. Luther subtracted them. The Deuterocanonical books have been cannon since the Council of Rome in 382. Your example of people who go through the motions of church and then don’t practice is widely applicable to any denomination, Catholic, Orthodox or Protestant. A handful of Catholic Priest KZbinrs made reaction videos to a clip of you insulting men that have dedicated themselves to Christ. Your response continues to mock all priests. As brothers and sisters in Christ, we should be showing more unity than division.

[@sherrycook569]

I agree and Catholics always read from the Bible at Mass!

[@Elfling26]

Well said. Praying for him 🙏🏻✝️

[@chato12377]

So why all the rituals and rules etc? I recently read some catholic stuff and it was so dry and full of steps to complete.

[@mendoza2489]

@@chato12377 Because Jesus never said, “Do away with rituals!” In fact, He came to fulfill the law, not abolish it (Matthew 5:17). The rituals and laws of the Old Covenant were symbolic, pointing forward to the Messiah. In the New Covenant, those rituals are fulfilled and elevated in Christ. For example, the purifying water of the Old Law now becomes a channel of grace in baptism, where it “now saves” (1 Peter 3:21) and washes away sins (Acts 22:16). The paschal lamb, whose flesh was eaten symbolically, is fulfilled in the Eucharist, where Jesus gives us His actual body and blood (John 6:53-56). The focus of these rituals isn’t the actions themselves but Christ, the center of the New Covenant. The rituals now bring grace, uniting us to Him in a deeper, transformative way. Peace be with you.

[@travispadour3586]

If you go to mass regularly you pick up on motions. I starting going alone as a Protestant and I just caught on. Once you make the decision to convert, you get excited to learn more! I personally think the Holy Spirit moves different people in different ways. In my Protestant days, I used to see people with their hands in the air at services wondered why I never felt compelled to do things like that. During my first Mass, I got that feeling. It moved me emotionally like no service ever had and still does to this day. Everyone is different though.

[@wolfepup19]

Pastor please study the early church and early church fathers. From the first century to the 8th century. God bless you on your journey.

[@BillieOtero-qe1jq]

I was raised just like you. Would get in trouble in catacusim class because I asked to many questions. Was never taught the Bible or why or anything about the mass. So I quit going to church. Didn't start going to church again until I was invited to a Four Square Church and was born again.

[@T.Truthtella-n3i]

You’re not born again. You are firmly on the road to Hell.

[@2225ram]

You still don't know much about Catholicism.

[@filthygames425]

I agree @2225ram . There are bad Churches everywhere. Sounds like he may have found one. I have never been to a Mass where the Bible was not read from or directly quoted.... More likely though his family wasn't so "devout", since he did not realize that every Catholic must be a Christian. Also, it has been directly said at nearly every Mass I have been to that Jesus is the way. So, I have no idea what kind of Church he was going to. Sounds like Grandma was the only real Catholic in the bunch and Jesus told her his only hope was to become protestant. Because Catholicism was too hard. This ignorance is not a good look on Mark.

[@SteveG-o2v]

Please explain….

[@SachelleCambria]

Why would a true child of God want to?

[@travispadour3586]

Making fun of someone for being poor and a virgin is not good pastoral behavior. You have youth that look up to you in your ministries. Some people live celebrate lives even outside of religious reasoning. Using virgin as an insult is pretty juvenile.

[@JoshStrickland-n8x]

Yeah but in full context. Not cherry picking, a priest. Grown man. Virgin and broke. Nobody wants there son to be 30 and a broke virgin.

[@bradleykimmons]

Sure, but he made a lot of really good points that you should address

[@thispersonrighthere9024]

he's part of the "God Bless America and white Jesus" MAGA crowd, so i am not surprised.

[@thispersonrighthere9024]

this is the type of christian man who will turn a blind eye to his son fornicating, but will call his daughter a jezebel and 304 if she does the same. another cherry-picking hypocrite.

[@sweetannsour1794]

Okay, Karen

[@blake-murillo]

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[@Sarahlinder-f2x]

Congratulations!! The scriptures clearly states there's going a transference of the riches of the heathen to the righteous.God keep blessing you.

[@Sarahlinder-f2x]

But then, what do you do? How do you come about that in that period?

[@blake-murillo]

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[@blake-murillo]

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[@blake-murillo]

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[@timboslice980]

I dont know if Mark just hasn’t done much reading but the original KJV had the dueterocanon. It was a part of all christian bibles until The British and Foreign Bible Society had in fact dropped the Apocrypha from its bibles published in English in 1804. This decision broke with the tradition of Myles Coverdale, of consolidating the Apocrypha between the two Testaments.[3] They reasoned that by not printing the secondary material of Apocrypha within the Bible, the scriptures would prove to be less costly to produce. The apostles overwhelmingly quote from the Greek Septuagint not the masoretic texts. The Septuagint contained the dueterocanon….. this is a hard fact. There’s also multiple references to the dueterocanon in the new testament. Mark just doesnt know what he’s talking about here. If youre curious, ask yourself why the protestant bible removed any mention of God from Esther? They did it over 50 times! The version in the dead sea scrolls mentions god so how did the catholic church go back in time and convince the jews to use this canon? The catholic church just held to the same scriptures as the apostles guys. You guys are the ones that removed them and just to save a few bucks.

[@Broooooo-ww7hw]

Jews admit that they were historical books but not inspired. You can blame the Jews for a lot but not that they don't take scripture seriously. Also protestant canon is more ancient than the 1800s

[@Broooooo-ww7hw]

Protestant canon goes back to Martin Luther and earlier so you are already wrong on your reasoning.

[@timboslice980]

@ No not really. Tell me what books were in the dead sea scrolls? This stuff is so easy to look up. They held to those books…. The Sadducees only held to the first 5 along with the Samaritan jews. The jews in Greece held to the deuterocanon as well. The truth is when St Jerome went to translate the vulgate he noticed the dueterocanon was not written in hebrew or aramaic. He made mention of the this but went with the popes decision to include them. Jerome never once complained after that but here comes Martin Luther. Before he was excommunicated he debated someone named Johann Eck. Eck for lack of better words destroyed him and used the dueterocanon to do it. Luther was so embarrassed he said you cant use the secondary canon in debates or to derive doctrine. It was the first time anyone had heard this so im sure it was a lot of puzzled looks. The silly thing is luther used them for doctrine and preached from these books from the pulpit before that debate. Afterwards he stuck them in the back along with other new testament books that refuted his theology. He said he wished he could throw the book of james into the fire. He said it was written by a malevolent jew in order to corrupt christianity into thinking works mattered. If he listened to Hebrews he wouldve seen “submit to your elders” so he tossed that book out. Didnt like revelation…. I mean this is a guy who just picks and chooses which bible books to listen to but he never actually removed the books. They werent removed from scripture till the british bible society wanted to save some money. That didnt happen until the 1800s. It would be super easy to prove me wrong….. just tell me which christian bible was the first to not include the dueterocanon. If its before the 1800s than i’ll acquiesce. On a personal note i grew up methodist and converted to catholicism a couple years ago. My grandfather had an old methodist bible from the 1920’s. It had the. Deuterocanon in the back….. i was a bible nerd so i was shocked when i saw these books for the first time in the 90s. I asked my grandfather what i was looking at…. He said they used to be considered books of the bible but they fell put of popularity. I was 18 at that time and couldnt stop thinking…. Who had the authority to remove the books? For all the churches? Like what if the books we hold to now fall out of favor…. Who could remove them if that happened? It started a chain reaction of questions that nobody had the answers for. Eventually i left the church for over 10 years because of it. The fact is the dueterocanon is part of the Septuagint. The new testament overwhelmingly quotes the Septuagint and multiple times quotes the dueterocanon itself. The apostles used them as scripture! The Esine jews and early christianity look almost exactly the same. I think Christ leaned more towards that version of judaism than the Pharisees’ and makes total sense that he would hold to that canon. Finally we see Jesus in Jerusalem for the celebration festival of lights. This is Hanukah!!!!! Do you know where Hanukah comes from? The story in Maccabees so Jesus himself is celebrating this festival. Did the catholic church invent the dueterocanon? No chance. Did they just continue to preach from the scriptures they were taught to preach from? Yes. The apostles used the Septuagint the new testament is written in greek like the deuterocanon. Do any of you know how the Septuagint came to be written? Its a fascinating story….. suffice to say every single one of those 72 translators sent from Jerusalem wouldve condemned the dueterocanon as not scripture but they didnt. How did all 72 scribes approve if these were additions? Mark Driscoll hasnt got a clue as to what he’s talking about because he learned these things from anti catholic sources. The best method is to check the catholic sources and the secular ones. The catholic and secular history always matches and the anti catholic stuff is always proven wrong. What happens is you get people who quote mine the fathers, popes, early councils, try to bend and twist them like they do with Augustine and Jerome.

[@WillE454]

I just wish Christians of all denominations could come together to love and support one another, regardless of the differences between denominations. That would make the world a better place and would make Christianity more inviting to outsiders. A lot of agnostics and atheists shy away from Christianity due to the divisiveness within our faith.

[@eli-bt4he]

That's kinda hard to do when one denomination (Catholicism) believes all the other denominations are apostate and cannot be saved.

[@WillE454]

@ the Catholic Church teaches salvation comes through Christ. If you’ve accepted Christ you’re going to heaven.

[@Monsterman0511]

We do. We are joined together and fellowship with the essential doctrines but differ on non essentials. That is not unloving. That’s debate and reason. That’s a good thing. We still are all in Christ. We have unity. Culture has conditioned everyone to think that disagreement is hateful.

[@mrpushrod9279]

@@Monsterman0511 That's well said.

[@thispersonrighthere9024]

@@WillE454 this video is exactly why i am agnostic and left christianity over two decades ago.

[@michelleheltz6116]

This “pastor” knows nothing about Catholicism. My husband and I just went through RCIA in the church. The priests took so much time with us and really cared about us! I can tell you, a priest is so busy they do NOT have time for a family. We are their family. They are on call 24 hours a day at hospitals, funerals, weddings, plus saying Mass every day and yes on Holidays! They are also very mature and wise men. Also, the abuse in the church (not defending it) was less than 1% of the Church. So many Baptists pastors are being arrested every day!

[@fvrjohn14]

Exception doesnt disprove the rule... did he charge for any of that in addition to the regular church offerings?... Probably so

[@michelleheltz6116]

@ Nope! RCIA is free. Also, the Catechism says one does not have to give 10%, only what one can afford. 10% is voluntary.

[@thispersonrighthere9024]

@@michelleheltz6116 the Church did its very best cover up the abuse, and that tells me all i need to know about Roman Catholicism.

[@T.Truthtella-n3i]

The abuse in the Church was do to homosexual degeneracy.

[@Jacksonoaks8]

The point is there are wonderful believers in both denominations and also terrible sinners in both. The e are all human. The point is that Catholicism isn’t the end all be all. God is.

[@Elfling26]

Would be great to see a debate about this between you and someone like Bishop Barron or Trent Horn

[@lisamarcus6937]

Bishop Mari would be a great addition

[@Deus-Vult87]

Or Sam shamoun

[@travispadour3586]

Yes! Trent Horn would be awesome! Fr. David Michael Moses would be really great too.

[@MiguelGutierrez-oc9bu]

I guess this pastor knows too much of the Catholic Church because he went to “catholic school” 😂

[@T.Truthtella-n3i]

Barron and Horn are modernist heretics.

[@ryandarlington9]

How can anyone say Catholics added to the Bible? The Septuagint had all 7 deuterocanonical books.

[@childoftheonetrueking7761]

when they treat sources outside of the Bible [ like 1. traditions, 2. some papal statements, and 3. writings of councils of bishops ] as having equal authority to the Bible... that is a form of attempting to Add to the Bible... because the truth is that The Bible is the Only Perfect Holy and Highest Authority of God and everything else is a distant, fallible second place.

[@Sam-be4fl]

Catholism has been around for 2000 years. Protestism has been around 500 years. Catholic put together the bible. Protestants took things out which you are not supposed to do. Interpret on your own. All the pope's can be tracked back to Peter. Jesus says hold fast to traditions. Which we do. Catholism is like taking a jet to heaven. Protestism is like driving or walking to heaven.

[@valdotc8559]

There are more than one version of the Septuagint with many apocryphal books. These were translated for the Jews who didn’t speak Hebrew, nevertheless, don’t considered by them as canon, but useful, just like Jerome, who translated the vulgate did, he also didn’t consider these books as canon. As early Christianity soon spread more between gentiles, they didn’t read Hebrew, so used the Septuagint, and didn’t really know that the apocrypha books weren’t canon, so using them became tradition. As the Catholic Church is based on tradition, considered them as canon. Did you know that the Orthodox Church has even more books from the Septuagint. Actually they have around 10 Old Testament canons. Why your canon is better than their ones as they are also based on tradition? You see, there’s no logical explanation to this, unless accept the Jewish canon, as stated in 70 AD by Josephus, thus the canon used and directly quoted by Jesus.

[@ryandarlington9]

@@childoftheonetrueking7761 That is not what Driscoll said, he said Catholics added books to the Bible. He was referring to the deuterocanonical books or “apocrypha” as you would have it. How can the Bible be the ultimate authority when it wasn’t even a complete book until the 4th century? Obviously the real authority comes from the authors of those books and those that compiled it and ruled it to be inerrant (the apostles and their successors). Again, my question. The Septuagint contained the extra books and The Church prior to the reformation agreed on that canon. How can one claim that Catholics added books to the Bible when books were clearly REMOVED from the Bible during the reformation.

[@miltonhayek2494]

​@@Sam-be4flYour attitude is very upsetting. I don't think Jesus would be happy with either of us spitting on each other in his name. I'm sure the vile attitudes we exhibit towards each other sadden him greatly. I've heard so many terrible stories about how Catholicism treats people who don't adhere to their church's dogma. But its only recently that I've began to see it on such open display.

[@savannahroseblack]

I’ts been explained to me that when Catholics go to confession, the priest channels and becomes Jesus in that moment to forgive your sins. I’ve never been able to understand or agree with this.

[@YourStylesGeneric321]

Its because you dont understand it. If we are one body in Christ, we all channel Jesus first of all, as well as all of us having the Holy Spirit. Not only this but the Lord gave authority to the leaders of the Church to forgive sins.. John 20:23. Maybe learn before passing judgement.

[@savannahroseblack]

what I don’t understand is that someone can ‘become’ Christ. Is that what you believe?

[@YourStylesGeneric321]

@@savannahroseblack We do not become Christ per se, we are entered into Christ and are parts of Christs body as the Church.

[@HOOSIERDADDY24]

@@YourStylesGeneric321 Jesus simply gave them the authority to tell people who have repented of their sins that they are forgiven and if they do not repent that they are not forgiven. Jesus is the only one who can forgive sins. Hope this helps you.

[@YourStylesGeneric321]

@@HOOSIERDADDY24 Incorrect he gives the authority here. John 20:22-23 " And when He had said this, He breathed on them and *said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, their sins have been forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they have been retained.” " Hope this helps.

[@mrpushrod9279]

So I don't know a whole lot about Catholicism, but it does seem very ritualistic, and the Catholics seem to place more authority on the church than that of God's word which is a red flag. Then there's the role of the pope and then there's the things the current pope says and does which is questionable. They also seem to put a lot of emphasis on Mary the woman who bore Jesus in the flesh, praying to other saints, and they have a lot of relics that are kind of weird because it usually relates to a dead saint which might could possibly be perceived as an idol. That's the impression I get and that's just not for me. I don't agree with Mark on everything and I do think there are bigger fish to fry, but I don't think he's wrong on this one either. I would add that none of what I have said is intended to challenge the salvation of the individual Catholic, I do think there many saved Catholics who are devoted to Jesus Christ and walk in the Spirit. I'm also not trying to imply that all Protestants are saved or have it right. A lot of people who say they are Christian do very unchristian things and that's where we need to be discerning and look for the Fruits of the Spirit, as it written we will know them by their fruits.

[@gradyjohnson7853]

Have to read the bible. And the Holy Spirit teaches us.

[@clarastark7149]

Everything about this video proved he knows nothing about Catholicism

[@childoftheonetrueking7761]

*The New Testament Word of God is the Teachings and Testimonies of Christ, His Original Apostles, and the First 50 Years of Church Fellowships/The Church/CHRISTIANITY.* And in The New Testament there are the following: Zero Statues Zero Cathedrals Zero Prayers to Deceased Christians Zero Fancy Robe & Hat Wearing Priests Zero Prayers to Mary Zero 'supreme apostle' Zero Wafer cracker worship Zero Golden Thrones Zero Marble Alters Zero Images Zero Purgatory Zero Indulgences Zero sinlessness of Mary... Many Married Church Leaders... 'Reforming' was and is about Gong Back to New Testament Christianity, which is the Only Infallible source and The Bible is the Only Perfect and Highest Authority. Everything outside of The Bible and After the Bible is fallible and flawed and teachings of men at best.

[@ChazWilson-o7l]

I respectfully disagree Pastor. As a lifelong Protestant, I am drawn more and more to the Catholic faith. I love your sermons, but on this take I disagree wholeheartedly

[@clarastark7149]

I was sitting in his “church” in AZ, listening to the rock band and Ted talk he was “preaching” when I realized I needed to go back to the Catholic Church. His sudden anti Catholicism is for clicks and money. He thrives on being “controversial”. But in a way, he seems to be pushing people back to Catholicism more and more. I will pray that you come home to the Church that Christ founded 🙏

[@timboslice980]

Yeah i was a life long methodist and obsessed with scripture and apologetics. I converted to Catholicism 3 years ago. It’s theology is perfectly harmonious with scripture. The problem is the myths about the church…. Look up Joe Heschmeyer

[@danielthomason5685]

Wow....i pray you find Jesus....

[@notnovisubsole]

Amen to that. Ex catholic speaking here.

[@chris8011]

All the worst anti Catholic rhetoric starts out “I was baptized Catholic blah blah” followed by nonsense that never happened and then the person justifies turning his back on the Church started by Jesus Himself.

[@notaustinbro402]

Jesus did not start the Catholic Church . Outlandish statement. Peter wasn’t the first pope , no such thing as a cardinal or pope in the Bible , no idol worship , no glorification of “saints and angels” or Mary , no such thing as paying for sins with money , redemption after death , purgatory, or confessing sins to a man called “father” in a box when Jesus says call no one father on earth , no praying to saints for intercession, only the Holy Spirit intercedes for us .

[@TheOregonChristian]

Peter had a wife, was married, never mentions being pope or being a leader in Rome.. Paul writes to the Romans, never mentions Peter nor ever mentions him being in a position like that at all. The only sources that say that are from the heretical roman catholic church. All that outside stuff is useless, the only thing that matters is if Jesus knows you and you know HIM. Quit believing the church is God… it is not.

[@joesee3232]

Read John chapter 6 and then ask yourself is this the way I am living my Christian life? Everything you just stated in your response was incorrect, not just a little but 100%. But I'm not gonna be like mark and be little you. I just offer you my prayers and I definitely pray with the saints, because they have unique insights given to them by the Holy Spirit. Remember pride is what sent Lucifer, the angel of light out of heaven.

[@joesee3232]

You are misguided, read John chapter 6 the whole entire chapter. God set up the church through Peter read your Bible and get the correct understanding. I pray that you do. You are being misled always remember pride is what sent Lucifer the angel of light out of heaven and into hell. I will pray a divine mercy for your soul and all misguided souls.

[@adamselvage7138]

Wow, this guy seems very prideful. Making statements about people going to hell. I also don't think he understands Christian history, I'm not Catholic at all but they didn't add to the Canon... they were united with the East and MADE the Canon.. Humility will go a long way, protestantism is a great stepping stone into the fullness of the faith and unity with Christ ☦️ Orthodox Priests can be married btw

[@andyadams79]

I grew up in the Catholic Church and never really learned anything about Jesus…. Partly my fault I’m sure because I didn’t want to be there but still don’t remember learning about who Jesus was. I’m blessed to attend a bible teaching church today and know who Jesus is.

[@Loyal2law]

Glad that you made a proper response to this.

[@leslieshoup3825]

I Love how he starts friendly about Catholicism, then proceeds to drag us catholics through the mudd with lies: 1 we worship Jesus Christ 2 Books were removed by Martin Luther, we didn't add books, He deleted them! 3 Much can be said about Pastors/Preachers from many denominations. It wasn't just the Catholic Priests, we are just the ones the media puts a spotlight on. 4 Yes, there are ways to be a Married priest in Catholicism. I don't understand where all these falsehoods are coming from especially growing up Catholic! You just discredited yourself. I quite enjoyed watching your sermons, even being Catholic. However,, I will be taking them with a grain of salt moving forward!

[@childoftheonetrueking7761]

*The New Testament Word of God is the Teachings and Testimonies of Christ, His Original Apostles, and the First 50 Years of Church Fellowships/The Church/CHRISTIANITY.* And in The New Testament there are the following: Zero Statues Zero Cathedrals Zero Prayers to Deceased Christians Zero Fancy Robe & Hat Wearing Priests Zero Prayers to Mary Zero 'supreme apostle' Zero Wafer cracker worship Zero Golden Thrones Zero Marble Alters Zero Images Zero Purgatory Zero Indulgences Zero sinlessness of Mary... Many Married Church Leaders... 'Reforming' was and is about Gong Back to New Testament Christianity, which is the Only Infallible source and The Bible is the Only Perfect and Highest Authority. Everything outside of The Bible and After the Bible is fallible and flawed and teachings of men at best.

[@jedroueche8161]

With all due respect, you have no idea of what the Catholic Church teaches and why it does so.

[@BrandtDary]

Thank you for doing this video Pastor Mark. 😊

[@mpcouch]

Pastor Mark, would you please do a video on your thoughts according the Bible about the Pope and about the current one as the leader of that faith. Thank you

[@revdrobertdesics8119]

This is the worst theologically, historically, and intellectually ignorant drivel I’ve ever listened too. Mr Driscoll really needs to do some serious study and reflection to dispel his ignorance.

[@rodbedard5583]

Our stories have many parallels. I was born and raised Catholic. Infant baptism, teen confirmation (I chose St. Martin). Altar boy for 5 years. Catholic grammar school and high school. None of it meant anything to me. Stopped going to church at 14 and slowly became an atheist and world class mocker. FF to age 45. Started thinking about things (long story). At 55 got saved, found a solid Bible believing church and got baptized. Joined a small group and a men's Bible study and the men's ministry. Still there doing those and I also do a weekly Bible study with my 12 year old grandson. What an amazing God we serve! P.S. I enjoy your preaching. Happy New Year!

[@jabadoo5307]

Great story Rod! Glad you came back to Him!! Don’t lose that fire, and great to hear you’re including your grandson!

[@T.Truthtella-n3i]

You’re not saved.

[@lionelscout]

A Reformed Baptist here. Sounds like you have it nailed down . I appreciate your input.

[@stephaniedorothy6525]

I look at it this way. Priests and Nuns as well as monks give up everything to follow Jesus. That says a lot about a man’s (&woman’s) character.

[@EternalArchetypeMusic]

This. ☝️

[@bradleykimmons]

Sure, but he made a lot of really good points that you should address

[@sweetannsour1794]

Do they though? Or are they trying to run away from life, or problems, or ideations that they can't cope with? Is that why there is so much sexual abuse embedded in the Catholic Church? Were many of them abused themselves?

[@theartofstephaniahnalah]

@@sweetannsour1794there’s an equal amount of abuse within school teachers just saying

[@jarredm5612]

It's all about intent, and the natural order of God. No one is at the top, save (except) Jesus Christ.

[@joemazzola7387]

The poverty thing is a wink wink thing in the 1970s my parish priest drove a Corvette,and the priest that married us was a professor at Saint John's University

[@cxmbs]

Do you know the difference between a religious order priest vs a diocesan priest?

[@antonioingargiola2851]

Saying that Catholicism is not Christianity is like saying a Car is not an Automobile. It makes no sense

[@leslieshoup3825]

Yes, The Consecrated Host! The body and blood of our dearly beloved savior Jesus Christ!

[@wearesaltlight]

Catholicism has idols and gods ….. being a follower of Christ and the Holy Bible means going only to God - Father, son and Holy Spirit-

[@antonioingargiola2851]

@@wearesaltlight Perhaps learn what Catholicism truly is, instead of labeling us with the Presumptions that Protestants place on us.

[@A-ARonYeager]

​@@wearesaltlight the Church has a ton of teachings against Idols and false gods. Can you show me where it teaches otherwise

[@jfalasz4942]

Ringling Brothers Circus is not the greatest show on earth. A counterfeit $100 bill cannot be passed on to you unless it looks so much like an actual bill printed at a US mint..

[@Robinatorsoyster]

This is HOT truth that makes religious culters MAD

[@johnyang1420]

Take RCIA Mark and learn what Catholicism really teaches

[@amywoodson1623]

The Catholic church has a lot more issues than Mark mentioned. Idol worship, praying to Mary and saints. One Catholic I know posted a terrible meme saying the best way to get to God is through Mary. Completely and totally NOT what the Bible says. Jesus clearly stated NO ONE gets to the Father but by me. Not to mention rampant hatred of Protestants and Jews. Replacement theology. Those are just a few issues of many. They also are brainwashed into being very suspicious of Protestants. They believe in works getting them to heaven, unbiblical purgatory. I could go on... I pray for them, I witness to them, but as a group they are lost. They wont listen to Bible verses as back up so it isn't easy.

[@bigfootapologetics]

The Catholic Church teaches idol worship is a mortal sin that sends you to hell. We ask Mary and the saints to pray to God for us - if we believed Mary was God, why would we ask her to go pray to God? Why would we tell Catholics that worshiping Mary is heresy? Going through Mary simply means submitting to Jesus as she did - saying "yes" to His Will. We don't hate Protesantism; but the identity of "Protesantism" is to "protest" the true Church - the identity is one of opposition. We're not the ones who started that.

[@fortworthJimmy]

I personally am anti-label and do not believe in the need for ANY denomination. Ask yourself if any of it is biblical!? I hold most strongly to the actual words spoken by Jesus in the gospels and I’ve not come across one single quote directly from Jesus where He stated there shall be any separate denominations or labels, period. I’m not offended by any of it but I sternly reject being labeled: religious, evangelical, Protestant, or - yes - even Christian. I am a believer and a follower of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, full stop.

[@Elfling26]

Fair point about a married pastor being more easily able to council married members of the congregation. But here's the other side you havent addressed - a married pastor or priest will always be divided between their spouse/kids and their church. They cannot be 100% there for both. My old church had that issue - the pastor was having issues with their teenage daughter and was hardly ever there. Id come out of witchcraft and was experiencing intense spiritual warfare and really needed spiritual guidance. Heard of similar issues in other protestant churches, whether its marital issues, the pastor having an affair or something else, married clergy seems to create barriers to effective church leadership. Also being raused Catholic doesnt mean you have a sound understanding of Catholic doctrine.

[@JudithCarrasco-ie7gm]

When a person start off by saying they were Catholic and listing off all these things to prove how Catholic they were and they therefore have authority over the religion; that’s when you know they are full of it.

[@gilanbarona9814]

I became an agnostic because the Roman Catholic Church could not answer my biblical questions, especially as regards Mary, the Papacy, and the Mass. A priest even called me a heretic for questioning these and other things. I am grateful to Jesus that He picked me up and returned me to Himself. I bear no grudge to the RCC, but nobody will ever convince me to be a Roman Catholic. It is not true to Jesus in many things.

[@mendoza2489]

Nobody will ever convince me to be a Roman Catholic? Challenge accepted.

[@gregchrysostom2193]

What are your questions?

[@childoftheonetrueking7761]

*The New Testament Word of God is the Teachings and Testimonies of Christ, His Original Apostles, and the First 50 Years of Church Fellowships/The Church/CHRISTIANITY.* And in The New Testament there are the following: Zero Statues Zero Cathedrals Zero Prayers to Deceased Christians Zero Fancy Robe & Hat Wearing Priests Zero Prayers to Mary Zero 'supreme apostle' Zero Wafer cracker worship Zero Golden Thrones Zero Marble Alters Zero Images Zero Purgatory Zero Indulgences Zero sinlessness of Mary... Many Married Church Leaders... 'Reforming' was and is about Gong Back to New Testament Christianity, which is the Only Infallible source and The Bible is the Only Perfect and Highest Authority. Everything outside of The Bible and After the Bible is fallible and flawed and teachings of men at best.

[@xdega]

So as a single, unmarried, male. I am "unhealthy" and "unholy"... got it! I am glad you are not the authority. A pretty flimsy, self-righteous, response IMO. Comes across as, "I was catholic when I was a wee boy, and know better than you" ... I guess you never learned that diocesan priests do not, in fact, take a "vow of poverty". Priests are celibate (a pretty recent thing), so they can devote themselves entirely to their pastoral work. Just because you don't have a family, doesn't mean you cannot offer coaching and spiritual guidance. In fact, it's probably better that way, as you are not so focused on the subjective "but, MY family does this..." , instead of a broad objective lens. Also, this distinction between "Catholic" and "Christian" is both misled and divisive. They are one and the same, regardless of your twisted semantics. ... but this is what happens when people, almost 2000 years later, attempt to redefine the church. As if God got it wrong, or something. I don't believe a true God would take 1600+ years to "re-invent" a protestant church that has continued to divide and water down the down the gospel ever since, all while criticizing the very foundation (and traditions) that were passed down from Christ himself. And one more thing... "adding books to God's word?" ... I think you will find that it's the other way round. The reformation REMOVED books that were cannon, because they didn't fit with the watered down version of Christianity.

[@samfranklin659]

As a fellow young man (virgin, not wealthy), I couldn't agree with you more. "Pastor" Driscoll fails to see the great dilemma of our younger gemerations. I do believe most young men still desire to get married and have families, but a lot of Western young women have been brainwashed & hijacked by corrosive ideologies and morals. And yes, he doesn't seem to consider that Christ Himself told His Disciples to leave their earthly possessions and follow Him. The Christian's world doesn't revolve around "getting rich" or "the American Dream". The Christian life revolves around being in our Father's business: converting souls and fighting against heresy and evil. In irony, I think Driscoll is unwittingly driving more young men to look into Catholicism every time he mockes them for being "broke virgins."

[@xdega]

@ yeah. I am, quite frankly, tired of these self-righteous “family men”, who shame others for not having their level of “success” in romance. It’s corrosive and unhelpful (believe me, there is some of this in Catholic communities also). We are all called to our own unique mission in this life. Those that stand on a pulpit and tell others that “their” family life is “your” purpose also, fail to consider the practical nature that we are not all given that blessing of meeting, being able to talk to, and ultimately marrying our soulmate. The same is true of wealth. Some are blessed with these things, others are not. We play the cards we are dealt as we discern our vocation.

[@badassdahn654]

Thanks for explaining to Mark and the rest. It’s very divisive to separate catholics from Christians.

[@T.Truthtella-n3i]

There’s no such thing as non Catholic Christians.

[@CandaceWaugh]

Amen! Thank-you Pastor Mark for speaking out about the failings of the RCC. I too am an ex-Catholic and am in complete agreeance. I believe the Pope is the CEO of a huge corporate company.

[@T.Truthtella-n3i]

There is no Pope.

[@ThatLittleTexanWoman]

Every Mass has four readings. Generally you hear from the Old Testament, a sung or spoken psalm, a New Testament reading not from the Gospels, and then a Gospel reading. Then it is all discussed in the homily. If you aren’t hearing and studying Scripture every Sunday in the Catholic Church it is because you just didn’t listen. For a guy that says he grew up Catholic he has a lot of misconceptions that make me wonder what went so terribly wrong in his formative years for him to have so many misunderstandings about Catholicism. I would love to see him talk with a KZbinr like Scott Hahn. I think that would be an interesting discussion.

[@Loyal2law]

Funny enough, I became a former Catholic due to God's miracle, was in an agnostic limbo, and then became a Protestant through you, and since I was alone in my faith journey (entire family is Catholic to this day), it was you and your sermons that became my main "church" (despite being in a different church at the time) amidst my walk in faith. So with that, from a former Catholic to another, thank you, Pastor Mark.

[@johnyang1420]

Be careful! Jesus started Catholic church and there is no salvation outside the Catholic church (with a few exceptions

[@Loyal2law]

@@johnyang1420 No, Jesus sides with Martin Luther on this one, along with Paul and the rest of the Disciples. I'm fixed with that, thanks.

[@JoshStrickland-n8x]

​@@johnyang1420be careful praying to dead people. Only way to the father is through the son

[@Mamabeauch]

@@johnyang1420Nope. You do not need the Catholic Church at all! You only need Jesus : Jesus replied “ I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one’s comes to the father except through me.” I’m an X Catholic of 50 years. I never knew Jesus. I became a born again. Why? The Bible says in John 3:3 : Jesus replied, “ I assure you: Unless someone is born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God.” The Catholic Church does not teach the complete Bible and even discourages reading it. I should say to you - be careful! Some of my Catholic family are saved but some are not. I guess we all need to be careful. ❤

[@mendoza2489]

@@Loyal2law Sincere question. You say Jesus sides with Martin Luther on this one, but have you ever considered this often overlooked fact: Martin Luther and other Reformers exercised more doctrinal and theological authority than any pope up until that point-and arguably even now. For instance, Luther not only removed books from the Bible (the deuterocanonicals) but also added to Scripture. He inserted the word “alone” in his German translation of Romans 3:28, changing it to “faith alone,” to fit his theological narrative. This was not present in the original Greek text. While popes have checks and balances through councils and tradition, Luther acted independently, making sweeping changes that redefined Christianity. Reformers like him effectively created a new religion, and it raises the question: who gave Luther the authority to single-handedly do so? Even Scripture itself warns against private interpretation: “No prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation” (2 Peter 1:20). By taking it upon himself to rewrite doctrine, Luther assumed a level of authority that contradicts the very principles of humility and accountability Scripture upholds. It’s worth reflecting on whether this aligns with what Jesus envisioned for His Church.

[@Mama-it5db]

The protestant church has taught me how to argue. The Catholic Church has literally saved me from parents who were violently fighting. I would go to the rectory and play in the priests office while he was writing his sermon. I was seven. This single broke man. Let me play in his office as a noisy seven year old little girl while he was trying to write something to present to his con against on this Sunday.Later on I had a boyfriend and his mother, which clearly did not like me was ever so charitable to me. I had to stay in the hospital when I was 17 when my own mother wouldn’t come and get me this woman, who clearly did not like me came to get me allowed me to stay at her home, fed me and hosted me until I could get back on my feet again. The protestant church might know a lot of scriptures, but the Catholic Church knows how to apply it.

[@katerinejonhson4416]

Says who ?? We do a lot of charity. I’m Pentecostal. We go out and preach the gospel 2 Saturday in a month. We give out food to the poor. We sent out foods to other nations. We do bible studies in different houses. When there is a problem with one of our sister we go tho their houses to pray and help. This is very common amount Pentecostal churches in Hispanic communities. We are very closed

[@Jeremy-ou8vp]

Right.... Not sure how Catholics being charitable somehow equates to Protestants are not charitable!? 🤔 Makes no sense but is typical of a Catholic "defense".

[@BekahC90]

There’s Protestant churches where I live the gives out things for families with young babies and open their doors to the homeless to get out of the extreme weather. There’s people that have been hurt by priests and Catholics too. This isn’t to say you weren’t helped. But to deem it based on a church denomination is ridiculous, and I’m sorry that you have this narrow view.

[@dr.sammypryor]

Samaritan's Purse and Operation Blessing are both Protestant ministries that I donate to. That is silly to say we don't know how to practice charity. A couple years ago, I had purchased many, many household goods to give to Afghani Refuges that were coming to North Texas. In those boxes full of things, I wrote them letters explaining the love of Christ. I will pray for you not to be judgement anymore.

[@TheOregonChristian]

Thats why you dont follow a church, you follow JESUS.

[@Mdavid_]

Im Catholic, and while I have nothing against Protestants, especially if theyre striving to follow Christ to the best of their ability, most of what I see and hear from them concerning Catholicism is pure ignorance. Im not impressed with this video, though I take no offense either and even found some statements to be funny at times.

[@JudithCarrasco-ie7gm]

Agreed it’s a lot of nonsense and it’s discouraging to know this man is trying to lead others. He is a poor leader and he thinks to be good. That is dangerous. Praying for his reversion back to the truth.

[@ManLikeYeti]

I left the Carmelite order to become Protestant and would love to detail with Pastor Mark some of the accepted “norms” in the church.

[@Psalm1188]

Call no man father except your Father in heaven. I grew up Catholic also…went through all the rituals…baptism, 1st communion, confirmation…was even president of our CYO my senior year. Was saved in a little Pentecostal church in So. Cal. in ‘86…Praise God🙏🏼

[@vanessaverner8480]

Without rituals religion is useless

[@MrColmarino]

Who started the pentescostal church? Look it up. Next question, who gave that person the authority? Last question. If that person can start a new religion, why cant you ?. The catholic faith is the only faith, sorry. I rather trust in a prist witn 2000 years of history and tradition than a leather jacket wearing "pastor" that says that he wants to die rich while getting laid because "that is what real men do" 🤡

[@mendoza2489]

In Matthew 23:9, Jesus is condemning the abuse of titles, not banning the word “father” altogether. Paul calls himself a spiritual father in 1 Corinthians 4:15, Abraham is called “the father of us all” in Romans 4:16, and Stephen refers to “our fathers” in Acts 7:2. Scripture uses “father” in spiritual and respectful ways, so the issue isn’t the word itself but pride and forgetting that all authority comes from God, our ultimate Father.

[@johndavidjones7475]

Do you call you dad "father"? Do you call your teachers "teacher"? Of course you do.

[@ml48218]

what do you call your dad?

[@EternalArchetypeMusic]

The first pope was married, oh, im so scared, you've destroyed the Catholic faith. Come on, i wish you would reach out to Trent Horn or Voice of Reason, thet would answer these common (and kind of silly) objections, and teach you some church history and some wonderful saints who were celibate, and some not celibate. Celibacy is a discipline and has changed (1100s to be exact), and not all priests take vows of poverty. Etc. Also, you've shown a very flawed Protestant way of thinking of "either/or," by focusing on only the good aspects of fatherhood, but neglecting the very words of Paul who said it would be better to remain celibate.

[@T.Truthtella-n3i]

Horn is modernist heretic. So is the other one.

[@aespejolc]

Mark D Punch line: "Be a good guy, but holiness is not needed: Celibacy? Martyrdom? Sacrifice? No man, no needed, just be a good father and husband." Every man is called to holiness and christian heroism Mark.

[@jeffreylucia2499]

Very well said Mark.

[@jembenjamin]

"Slipping books in the Bible? Actually, those 7 books were noted as scripture by Augustine in his writings as well as in Carthage in 393, Hippo in 397 etc. They were affirmed at a higher level in the 1500s because Luther blew up an existing minority view. Also, married men of the Eastern Rite wing of the Catholic Church can be married. And I am a married man in the Latin Rite and God willing I will be a deacon next year and able to do 80% of the things a priest can do. And Protestants are not immune from extra-biblical traditions. I know. I used to be one for 30 years.

[@bradleykimmons]

Sure, but he made a lot of really good points that you should address

[@jembenjamin]

@ which do you think are the most important?

[@michelleb9617]

And you think you’re more like Jesus than priests who sacrifice everything to remain pure and have years of dedicated study to theology? What’s your background that gives you any credibility to preach and teach men? You have no understanding of the Catholic Church. Which by the way has 3 readings of scripture in mass so to say there’s no focus on the bible makes zero sense.

[@T.Truthtella-n3i]

He has no authority.

[@byzantinedeacon]

I am married clergy, I have 8 kids, and am I Catholic and love Jesus. I have converted Baptists and Pentacostals to Christ. It's not their tradition's fault it's the people. FYI, the eastern catholic churches have always had married clergy.

[@KevinHale-y2t]

no christ in catholicism. Praying to mary is absolute spit in Gods face.

[@electrifiedspam]

Catholics didn't add Scripture, Martin Luther took books out. Now I know who you are.

[@T.Truthtella-n3i]

Luther DEMOTED certain books, he didn’t actually remove them.

[@sweetblum]

I relate to every word of this! Cradle Catholic to non-denominational Jesus follower! 🙌✝️

[@Elidethct]

Can we put italian subtitles to this? 😅 so i can share it to my fellow italian fanatics hahah

[@psychedelicpython]

If people don't know something about the Catholic religion, look it up in the catechism. Not everything Jesus is in the Bible, so Bible only theory doesn't make sense.

[@metaljuan]

If you didn't hear about Jesus or the Bible in the Catholic school and Parrish you simply didn't wanted to see Jesus there. Also what God supposedly told you could be done easily without betraying your faith. Really sad story

[@asheden3779]

As someone who grew up outside Chicago around tons of European Catholics... You can always tell when someone didnt grow up around Catholics. Either way I've moved more into the Bible belt in Indiana where everyone is protestant... And I tell you it's not good. Your never going to convince me that some random guy who started a church about Jesus is saving me because I happened to go listen to him for a hour on Sunday and I have not taken the sacrament and I do nothing else in my life to be a Christian.

[@Matthew89Miller]

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[@The.Rockyy007]

Amazing book l agree

[@TBland-ir8kl]

Love to hear your thoughts on Orthodox/Eastern Orthodox christians.

[@TabithaMaryStockman-j1t]

Mary used to be a Catholic, and they raised me up. One year ago, i was in search of a new church, and when i came to your church, it was horrific. Carl Lentz and some huge dudes invited me to the church and told me to come hungry . When i got there, he called rhe cops on me, and I said my son ran in the road. The state of AZ took my son out of his car seat, and i still dont have him back. It's been my state vs. yours at this point. I just havent figured out if trinity luteran is using my brother mark to help lock up the profits martyers and saints of jesus christ for the whore of babylon. Or if it was some bad seeds at your church ? Thats the short version but like i said you never even had a conversation with the Queen of Heaven about what happened to my son and i at your church. If you want to find me you can the same way the three wise men found me, in real life in real life an real time. Jacobs star follows me because im the Queen of Heaven and Jesus gave me 750,000 Ezekial eyes and NO shit like that will ever happen to my son and I again.

[@rickbishop3426]

Thank you for the insights! I was raised in a Lutheran church, but moved to an Evangelical church when it “jerked left”. Christ came to me in 1975 and I accepted Him. Years later, while praying about who to marry, I was led to ask Lisa (now married 39 years). She wasn’t a “little bit” Catholic; e.g. three aunts were nuns. I went through RCIA and joined the Catholic Church in 1985. But I still have many questions and concerns such as you presented. And, my youngest son is now in the seminary, planning to become a priest. Would you consider writing a book to help us?

[@kayfedrick7985]

And Jesus wasn't married when He was here, because His bride would be the born again members of His church. I'm waiting expectantly to meet my Husband!

[@ChristoJP]

Jesus loves you, you're never alone!

[@wasblindbutnowsee]

Just before Jesus died, the mother of James and John asked Him to let her sons rule with Him on His left hand and on his right. She wanted everyone else to come to Jesus through her sons. This was an early attempt at RELIGION. Religion is any man or any system that men are told to go through to reach God. Jesus didn't let these men rule under Him because He doesn't WANT ANYONE OR ANYTHING between Him and His children.

[@T.Truthtella-n3i]

Christ founded the Holy Catholic and Apostolic religion.

[@LJPB7146]

I was born into a Catholic household. I now attend a Methodist congregation.

[@Rockyson065]

Really love the sound effects in the beginning of the clip 😅

[@NazgulianKing]

1:28 this this right here is my exact problem with catholics. Yes your rituals are pretty and worthy of christ but you do not know or honor christ in your tradition

[@T.Truthtella-n3i]

You’re a heretic. You dishonor Christ with your wicked heresy and disobedience.

[@anthonybyrne7121]

My Grandparents took us to a Catholic church I don't remember hearing anything about Jesus.

[@clarastark7149]

Weird, considering Jesus is literally the center of the Catholic Church

[@ernestimken6969]

No where in the Bible are there vows of poverty. Priests were married until the 9th century, because they had large estates that went to their families when they died.

[@mosesrobbins696]

Brother, I agree with everything you're saying, except the fact that Paul is the one teaching us about marriage in the Scriptures and he was never married.

[@Olderwiser77]

I go to a non denominal church. Just give me Jesus!

[@johnyang1420]

Jesus started the Catholic church

[@tmaddrummer]

Just about the same story as yours Pastor Brother Mark, only I'm older and in a different place, but same Roman Catholicism. Peace and Blessings!

[@labmitch]

I was a ALTER BOY when I was younger. I seen more PUSH towards MARY and not JESUS. Whenever I would point to John 14:6. The Catholics I know thought that was arrogant to think I didn't need PRIEST to get to the FATHER. They would tell me to Pray to Saints the Catholic Church called Saints. They wanted me to BOW to a statue of MARY claiming miracles. I told them according to the bible Saints were those who believed.

[@clarastark7149]

Everything about your statement is a lie and it’s not even cute how obvious of a lie that it is - are you even a real person?

[@carlose4314]

1:08 Jesus is literally present at every single Catholic Mass. 1:22 There is a homily immediately after the gospel reading. You should pick up a book called Christian Prayer by Catholic Book Publishing because it has prayers for certain times of the year and certain days.

[@mwarren004]

Why all of the animosity towards Catholicism? Why question if a priest is a "man" by your standards? I did a cursory search through your videos and didn't see a video deriding other Christian denominations, but I could have missed them. I am Catholic. Jesus is my Lord and savior. He died on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins. He rose from the dead and ascended into heaven. He will come back to judge the living and the dead. This is what I believe. I have to say the way you attempted to qualify your remarks at the beginning of the video to show some how you have knowledge of the Catholic church or Catholicism did the opposite. It only shows that you have no knowledge regarding the Catholic church nor do you care to find out what or why Catholics believe the way they do. It's just easier for you do judge and mock.

[@caowen64]

Here's how we all get along just fine. Do what JESUS said and still says might I add (because he's the WORD and the WORD is still today "LIVE ETERNALLY" HES THE CREATOR.

[@cxmbs]

I think you should talk to a priest

[@ChurchMusicBridgnorth]

So I listened with interest up to the point where you talked about the Catholic Church slipping books into the Bible. It was at this point that I knew you still have a lot to learn about the history of the church. This is because what you said is the opposite of what actually happened. Given that it was the Catholic Church which compiled the Bible, it has to be a very odd statement to say that they were slipping books into the Bible. The real question is, who removed books from the Bible? Pastor Mark, you have partial knowledge of the Catholic Church, and see it through the lens of your own biases. But I still appreciate most of your work.

[@czntrm]

Pastor Mark just can't stay out of trouble with some people! 😂 I really appreciate him getting out there and explaining his views and addressing concerns. People need to calm down and listen to his side of the story before grabbing the pitch forks and torches. 😄

[@joesee3232]

I have never met anybody so misled. I specifically recall that pride Is the sin that Lucifer committed in heaven and God sent out. You do not understand what Christ is teaching, period. That is not me, that is your own words condemning you. God's mercy is endless and I will pray for your soul, may the peace of Christ always be with you.

[@lorettakoch7408]

I always assumed Catholics were Christians but I do understand it now. One friend explained Catholics worship at the cross, christians worship the living Jesus

[@gregchrysostom2193]

Catholics worship the living Jesus at the cross (and resurrection).

[@jimmu2008]

Sorry, but you don't understand it now. We Catholics worship the resurrected Jesus at the cross and everywhere.

[@RS-ud6np]

Sola scriptura ! The Bible alone.

[@gregchrysostom2193]

Which the Bible doesnt teach.

[@RS-ud6np]

Ohh oopsie what does it teach?

[@isaaccohen2533]

I was kind of hoping you'd respond to Fr. David Michael Moses in this video but maybe you didn't see it in time. Would love to see a conversation with you and Fr. David, he gave a pretty thorough response to your claims regarding vows of poverty and celibacy taken by priests. It's one thing to be on your own behind the microphone but stepping into a real conversation might be fruitful for all!

[@michelleheltz6116]

I met Father David Michael Moses. He was wonderful! And gave a great speech the night I met him!

[@kd5499]

The Catholic Church states you cannot have salvation without them and their Pagan traditions. Christ is not enough. This is of the devil and draws people away from the truth.

[@clarastark7149]

You clearly have never been in a Catholic Church

[@bigfootapologetics]

The Catholic Church teaches paganism is a mortal sin, and converted more pagans to Christianity than anyone else in history; Catholicism is literally the reason Greco-Romans stopped worshiping their pagan gods.

[@andersf5521]

Wow. That's wild. I'm a couple years younger than you Pastor Mark, and I have only been walking with Jesus for a little less than 2 years. I was also raised Catholic, but when I decided to seek the Lord and go back to Church I told my wife I didn't want to go back to Catholicism. Not for any reason other than I realized I had never been taught anything about the Bible in all my years in CCD or Sunday school, and I wanted to learn about the Word.

[@gregchrysostom2193]

You should read Vatican II's "Dei Verbum." I'd post a link for you, but that tends to get my posts deleted. So, just do a quick search, read, and come back and tell me what you think.

[@MiguelGutierrez-oc9bu]

God bless your grandmother!

[@tanyalenmark4194]

Thanks Brother... ❤i became born again in 78 ... Calvary Chapel Vista...

[@Fatelvis2]

I agree with what you are saying BUT I recently saw a video where a guy complained how following Jesus ruined his life because he had lived celibate and because of his tithing he had never been able to afford a home or retire the person who created the video started ranting about thats the cost of being a Christian only someone living celibate and in poverty (which I assume priests do) could tell me that if if they werent but were directing me to why would I listen ? if you think its so easy for Christians to marry I would suggest you view some of the videos about singles in church some of the comments are from people who feel that because of their faith they are sentenced to go thru life alone

[@benjohnson8221]

It's like a Presbyterian church I attend from time to time. It's based on Reformed theology(Calvinism) which in my time there they've never mentioned. The gospel in open to all.

[@ManuelPinner]

Revelation Chapter 17 shows you what the Catholic Church really Is,

[@theartofstephaniahnalah]

Celibate priests n nuns are the strongest ppl I know. Gathering riches in heaven… not here. You would do well to learn from them

[@Alzexza]

The Mary being Co Mediatrix with Jesus for Salvation does put Catholicism on par with pretty much all cults.

[@lisafaser6031]

Amen!✝️🙏🏻✝️

[@Matt01pt]

God bless you Mark!

[@AndrewJ-r3h]

You said you don’t want to be a priest because they would die alone poor and as a virgin. Do you also know who died alone poor and a virgin?

[@aliekins3467]

😊verses to also take note of..look these up yall.. psalms 40:6-7, Hebrew 7:4-7 ,20-22, Matthew 23:9..Matthew tells is something most important for this reason..

[@julietruesdell.371]

A minute in and took me a minute to get pass the gas. 😂