"Mary On A Cross" Is Extraordinarily Sacrilegious

[@kylemaurer2755]

The overall theme behind ghost is that it's quite literally a satirical take on the Catholic church. A mockery if you will. If you're pissed off, that's the point.

[@justaponyyy]

if ghost pisses him off he should look at his religion first 😭😭 they're just taking the church's words and actions and repeating it but in an "evil""" way

[@ShatteredAutomaton]

Yessssssss! This is the EXACT point. Its extremely satirical and purposefully sacreligious. The Catholic Church moves Pedophiles around to different churches and takes zero responsibility.

[@kylemaurer2755]

@@Mr.Scar_Real because the Catholics are the ones diddling kids

[@NX2-30]

@@Mr.Scar_Realamen

[@robertortiz-wilson1588]

People have been pointing this out for years as some sort of defensive explanation, while still pretending the reaction isn’t then justified due to it being accurate. People don’t seem to get that it doesn’t matter to a faithful Christian if the singer thinks they’re just doing it for the sole purposes of making money and getting a reaction. Christians still accurately see it is being used in spiritual warfare to numb the audience into not caring about such topics, potentially harming them. A good phrase for all people to understand would be, just because you’re not interested in politics doesn’t mean politics isn’t interested in you, even if you’re just joking about it. Replacing the word politics with spirituality helps illustrate the point being missed here.

[@jacobvaeza782]

Breaking news: local Christian man discovers hard rock music for the very first time

[@Dead-st7ry]

Not even hard rock lol

[@timmewolff]

And immediately bans dancing. Lmao

[@holacrayola9209]

Literally pop music with skeleton costumes

[@kyliemoore9013]

This Christian man thinks he own the word mary and cross and proceed to get upset. More tonight as 6.

[@kyliemoore9013]

​@@holacrayola9209 Christians: and i took offense to it.

[@Astorath_the_Grim]

What pisses me off is how catchy the song is.

[@garthland]

It's designed to be!

[@audreyandremington5265]

​@CarmellaDattilo I listen to music in other languages to get around this

[@UnknownUnknown-ih3hf]

That's all the mainstream music now, they go for catchy things so it stays in your head.

[@josueveguilla9069]

Why? It's just a song.

[@UnknownUnknown-ih3hf]

@@josueveguilla9069 Because instead of not fearing evil he will give it legitimacy instead of just calling it evil and ignoring it.

[@danvitty5442]

Hysterical. He saw someone dressed as a nun and heard one chorus and was just too much for him

[@flapjackson6077]

Maybe you’ve never listened to the lyrics of Ghost songs. Try it sometime, then comment. If you still feel the same way, we’ll know the real you.

[@Bhisha96]

​@flapjackson6077 as a religious person myself I don't see anything wrong with their lyrics :)

[@denabeana1233]

@@Bhisha96you must not be of a church then

[@ninja3687]

​@@Bhisha96you don't have a problem with a band praising Lucifer in a song? Year Zero. Read it

[@JohnnyBananastiktok]

Snowflake Christians.

[@guijas9981]

bro never tickled anyone internally

[@kristiansandsmark2048]

And I see nothing wrong with that 🤷‍♀

[@Cup1dR0se]

💀💀

[@Mistwalker67]

😂😂

[@commandershepard9601]

He has kids

[@VoodooCosmonaut]

@commandershepard9601 but wouldn't it be funny if their papa was actually Papa?

[@ardenshelton6325]

“Lot of church imagery then a lot of demonic costume” Bro would have a stroke if he saw him in his full pope outfit.

[@IamBored22]

He'd have a stroke if he'd ever see a Tiefling or know why are they like this. Also, he'd have a stroke if he'd seen DnD generally

[@shadowmomochiuchiha6839]

Papa emeritus the second would demolish him haha

[@ShasOFish]

or bands like Powerwolf

[@C-o-p-i-a]

Imagine if he saw primo or secondo 😂

[@danielestrada9512]

Imagine if he saw Terzo

[@headhunter1945]

Album Name: "Seven Inches of Satanic Panic" This guy: **satanic panic**

[@curezilla]

He's missing the 7 inches 🤠🤠🤠

[@-_leslielopez_-1619]

He took all seven inches 😂

[@TT-ww8vv]

​@-_leslielopez_-1619 for a few thrusts and complained too much.

[@TheCivildecay]

The irony is really lost on him :)

[@GlitchBoy-ws5in]

​@@-_leslielopez_-1619 better have that gage reflex

[@The_Republic_of_Ireland]

Lad, I'm a Catholic all my life and have a devout faith and i love Ghost. Lighten up FFS and enjoy good music when you hear it

[@dansweet6793]

I'm a Christian who enjoys GHOST

[@fruitypebble4660]

Bro enjoys blasphemy

[@Thomas-kp8mo]

To sensitive with your Christian views 😂

[@The_Republic_of_Ireland]

@Thomas-kp8mo my man if I was a hard-core Christian with hard-core views I'd think Ghost was the worst thing to happen to music since Alastor Crowly was to religion. But I can appreciate good music when I hear it

[@pos_hippie]

i cant believe the line “ill tickle you internally” broke him

[@maryro3]

He’s like… “TOUCH A WOMAN!?! I would never!!” 😂

[@Oliver_who]

@@maryro3bro definitely doesn’t know the touch of any woman 💀

[@Loverof_christ99]

a Christian, it’s not that it’s offensive, it’s more that the devil uses music as an instrument to capture the hearts and minds of people, Jesus Christ is the light of the world and the savior, choose Jesus Christ John10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. 1 Peter 5:8-9 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 2 Corinthians 11:14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.

[@craigkelly4278]

Yes he is too soft

[@Tmanwith3yearsofwork]

And I can't belive you people still don't know how to use caps. Like seriously. And also it didn't break him, the entire fuckin' song did like it would to any rational person.

[@andyh2450]

I could not imagine taking Ghost this seriously.

[@maskedmarvel]

Then you must not be a religious person.

[@jackcoleman1784]

I mean I could but not literally. I take their art seriously but only because of how much I like it and how much it means to me. That kind of thing warrants respect from me.

[@FlipGuitarist80]

@@maskedmarvelhey look at Alice Cooper, he’s a Christian man for years. It’s nothing demonic or satanic it’s just satire.

[@maskedmarvel]

@@FlipGuitarist80 Interesting, I never knew that. That argument makes sense, but you could look at it another way. Because of the way he presents himself, he comes off as not what he actually is to the general public. As a Christian, being not known as a Christian is something looked down upon, and presenting in an unorthodox way only contributes to that "secret Christian" theme. I guess my position is that it's not necessary evil or demonic to present a certain way, as long as it's clearly a show. Which I guess ghost falls into the category of.

[@FlipGuitarist80]

@@maskedmarvel I don’t think being a Christian you have to appear or look godly. He does talk about it and not ashamed about it. It’s just his profession is a rockstar.

[@hoofhearted1902]

The fact that "Rite here Rite now" was the ad during this is about as funny as you can get.

[@Sumschmuck]

Icing on the cake

[@nola281]

The clergy is doing their job.

[@justingreen8572]

You can request what videos your adds show up on and someone in The Clergy was doing a good job this day lol

[@royTheLightning]

AHHAHAHA

[@simona_sigmund1001]

Poetic 😹

[@alangreer3760]

Proclaiming that conservatives are better at trolling than "the libs" while clutching pearls so hard over Ghost that your knuckles turn white is exactly the kind of beautiful irony I live for. Bravo, sir. Also, this comment section rules.

[@maxHeadroom325rayxerin]

goes to show that trolling is more about mindset, not politics

[@swaggerdagger8976]

My brother didnt know the title and thought it was actually “mariana cross” when he heard it lmao

[@amberpearce222]

Thats crazy my brother did too, he used to always sing it 🤣

[@Chrisonselfimprovement]

Same

[@philipleathers5018]

That’s what I thought too lol

[@sally9352]

Same 😊

[@the_timinator77]

Lol I was the exact same!!!!

[@jenniferbuckler9534]

I hope Tobias is out there somewhere watching this nonsense and laughing his ass off.

[@sergeyd2199]

Nah, he's a miserable depressive guy, who has above average chances of killing himself

[@animeloverryan85]

He has better things to do.

[@Gothstana]

Dude is living rent free in Daily Wire's minds, he's won.

[@animeloverryan85]

@Gothstana Just this guy as far as I know. Ben Shapiro is too busy criticizing abortion and people who choose not to have families than to waste time on a band he can simply not listen to. But hey, that's the best quote ever!!!

[@infy723]

I bet he’d have a great laugh at this video 😆💀

[@c_for_crazzzy9857]

I was NOT expecting these comments to pass the vibe check… but they actually do

[@stevencooper4422]

Everyone knows even this video is a dog and pony show. This "preacher" probably doesn't even personally care and is merely engagement baiting.

[@yogu3046]

haha same i lost my faith in comment sections long ago but this restored it just a bit

[@DozingGreen-fz6rg]

Where?

[@Yvory6]

Yeah people start to see that sometime he go too far, specialy when it about religion

[@aalleexxx0011]

It’s like no one who commented actually watched the video…this dude is not remotely shocked or pissed off 💀

[@cryptoplasty1]

Wait till this guy discovers black metal.

[@zebulaun]

he cant handle the evropean spirit

[@despairlimbo]

he would have an heart attack

[@coolstuffsam4468]

Naw wait until he finds out about war metal

[@despairlimbo]

or goregrind

[@unaihmg9352]

Wait till he hears bout powerwolf

[@Skeletone56]

If you thinks this is blasphemous, wait until you hear Year Zero

[@tjanderson6561]

These pearl clutchers would shit themselves.

[@Deathby_snusnu]

ASMODEOUS

[@ttootodori]

I think a song "Satan Prayer" from Ghost will trigger him much more :)

[@midsizesedan7620]

Look at his face. Its no saint 😂

[@culturalliberator9425]

​@@tjanderson6561 What do you think of my new song? It's called Mohammed Goes on Feminism!

[@kogure7235]

DO NOT let this man discover black metal, or at least make sure there's a defibrillator nearby if you do

[@AlekLucius]

oh I wish he would listen to bands like Archgoat, he would explode

[@GuitarNinja91]

This loser needs to listen to Zeal & Ardor

[@theswearcrow]

Or go the opposite direction, and have him check out Twin Temple :D

[@sant1647]

imagine deicide

[@Hell-Awaits]

​@@AlekLuciusOr early Impaled Nazarene, Bestial Summoning, the early greek scene...he would dissolve into atoms.

[@andrewcasey2642]

Man heard 'tickle you internally' and said done. No deeper exploration, just 'I'm done."...Seems like he wasn't trying to understand anything. Just took things at face value.

[@Loverof_christ99]

a Christian, it’s not that it’s offensive, it’s more that the devil uses music as an instrument to capture the hearts and minds of people, Jesus Christ is the light of the world and the savior, choose Jesus Christ John10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. 1 Peter 5:8-9 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 2 Corinthians 11:14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.

[@Andromedon777]

There's not much to the song after that point. Repetitive

[@Tmanwith3yearsofwork]

Yeah, because the message is nothing except for what you take it at face value, it's not that deep little buddy.

[@Mrbootyman]

​@@Tmanwith3yearsofwork While the song isn't exactly deep and is mostly just a catchy tune, though the listener always interprets the lyrics different. You have to understand Ghost as a band to really get the double meanings behind their songs. And calling someone little buddy for expressing an opinion.. come on don't be a baby about it.

[@JedemPoKucama]

​@@Tmanwith3yearsofworkif it's not that deep why even make it be this way?

[@NinjaxWizardGoVroom]

I’m a Christian and republican. Love America, Guns, and freedom of speech. Ghost is kick ass you don’t like it? Don’t listen. Simple and easy.

[@MissingGamer]

REAL

[@Charon9a]

This is something a Christian wouldn't say

[@franingegnieri1831]

Funny thing to be a christian and a gun lover... God you people are weird

[@madarauchiha6492]

​@@Charon9a yup

[@Jonas_æ]

Michael took one look at an album named "Seven inches of satanic panic" and satanic panicked.

[@klausdalang4936]

Breaking news, Christian man is pissed off at a song that mocks his religion. You're saying that as if it isn't a justified reaction. That's literally how anyone else would react if you mocked a core part of their identity and life.

[@sir_i.p.freely3757]

@@klausdalang4936ever heard of turning the other cheek and not paying them any attention 🤣

[@Adobo-Sigma]

Oh shut up the man called it what it is that’s not panicking

[@SpencerCJ]

@@klausdalang4936 You arent owed that everyone takes your religion seriously, you cannot force people to follow your beleifes

[@SpencerCJ]

@@Adobo-Sigma He is infact doing a satanic panic

[@Thelimplinguine]

Its funny bc ghost is: ‘oooo scary satanic’ but Tobias’s main message it to care for one another and look out for the little guys, which is a lot more Christian than a lot of Christians these days…

[@thevarietychannelofyoutube4769]

@@Thelimplinguine I mean, they do have a lot of satanic songs. But Satan isn't real and singing about him isn't going to magically doom everyone to eternal misery or something like that

[@Thelimplinguine]

@@thevarietychannelofyoutube4769 true, their whole brand is tongue in cheek Satanism and likes to poke at the church, my point was the message they put out is a lot more christian than how a lot of Christians are lol

[@HeLeadethUs]

Yeah but also respecting other people’s beliefs is part of “care for one another,” isn’t it?

[@HeLeadethUs]

@@bpholton1109 I forgot you guys make up your own version of history, reality, and facts. Cool story bro.

[@Adtheos]

​@@bpholton1109Respect is earned? Tell that to the 1.5 million patients treated annually by Catholic hospitals in the US alone. Or maybe to the 26% of global healthcare facilities run by the Church. Fake? Like Mother Teresa's Nobel Peace Prize? Or perhaps Gregor Mendel's genetics research was just elaborate cosplay. As for not doing good, I suppose the $97.5 billion in Catholic annual charitable spending is just Monopoly money. Sure, some Christians might stumble, but painting 2.3 billion people with one broad brush? That's a masterpiece of overgeneralization. Before dismissing millennia of philosophy, art, and scientific contributions, maybe earn some knowledge first? 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@Jonas_æ]

Honestly, pearl clutching over Ghost is hilarious because the band is so intentionally goofy.

[@ninja3687]

Nah. I saw them live by chance. They are overtly satanic. Their entire setup is a satanic ritual black mass.

[@jeffoverwatch7177]

Nah man, some goth theater kid made a band that performs rituals, that's something the Christian God will never recover from

[@nj7969]

@@jeffoverwatch7177 Yeah that’s a career ender right there 😂

[@jasmijnvenner2403]

The band is having fun with what they’re doing, it’s nice to see people who don’t take everything so damn seriously

[@kxtulapsi]

@@jeffoverwatch7177Lmfaoo, how will they ever recover from this😂

[@zanecote]

I looked into it and apparently it’s referring to Mary Mandolin, and how history has portrayed her as a whore. The line run away and tickle your insides is a reference to addiction specifically marijuana, and the lungs.

[@bulganzi]

Mary Mandolin? No, she just travelled and played music. Leave her out of this. You’re thinking of Mary Magdalene. 😂

[@zanecote]

@ lol 😂 nice one ☝🏼 touché

[@thedeadwater]

That's really cool

[@adrienalbright]

if a dude can’t even listen to a full song without shutting it off out of spite, maybe he shouldn’t paint himself as such an intellectual

[@titusgray4598]

100%

[@kodi-kute]

Yup

[@hunk2897]

Better to not let one's brain rot from Blasphemous music.

[@hippie1685]

He Is not an intelectual

[@titusgray4598]

@@hippie1685 We're already there, babe, try to keep up.

[@randonolso]

Lol the best part is - this type of reaction is precisely why Ghost is exactly who they are.

[@ozzycastalotovich2249]

The best comment here. Couldn't have said it better myself. I mean really, has this guy got nothing better to do? I thought he was supposed to be a political reporter, he needs to stick to that, because this is bull shit.

[@randonolso]

@@ozzycastalotovich2249 Pearl clutching at its finest brother.

[@redcatofdeath]

I kind of liked the song until I came to this comment section and saw what a bunch of bratty kids their fans were, lol...

[@randonolso]

@@redcatofdeath welcome to the internet?

[@redcatofdeath]

@@randonolso I was probably too harsh... Most of the fans of this band are probably in the 11-13 age range.

[@caroljeeben7064]

It's interesting how ghost ends their shows with a positive outlook, telling people to help each other, etc. Almost like he gathers the misfits with his lyrics and music and slowly turns them into good people with a glimmer of hope.

[@MrZecker]

This. Entirely. That’s the message.

[@nooneisrightallthetime-zv7hs]

Sounds like a rainbow flag meeting

[@Jomiloju-xw6wg]

yeah satanists tend to say nice stuff doesn't mean they aren't morally confused heathens

[@curtis_ny90]

This except you’re wrong about them not being good people to begin with

[@4EvaSpooky]

​@@nooneisrightallthetime-zv7hs Is the rainbow flag in the room with you right now?

[@NoPurples]

Getting offended by the lyrics to a song and then randomly following it up with a discussion about Trump is crazy.

[@schneewitschen101]

Ghosts music giving a middle finger to traditional religion is EXACTLY THE POINT. THE WHOLE POINT. Most of their fans are recovering from religious trauma of some sort and believe me, Tobias Forge is doing the lords work. Pun intended.

[@marthaperdew]

❤

[@serrael-182]

No i have no religious trauma. I jusr like the music like 99% of their fans i would say. The catholic church isnt that strong in germany or sweden i would say. If your in jehovas witness than thats a differenr story or maybe in some bavarian villages but its not like the times when my parents grew up. They left the church and i was a little sad they didnt believe in anything but thats a different topic...

[@schneewitschen101]

@@serrael-182 I said MOST. Not everyone but there’s a fair chunk of us

[@DennisHyde14]

Religious trauma lol

[@101Mant]

​@@DennisHyde14you don't think that's real? Lots of people growing up in religious families or environments suffer abuse because they don't "fit" how they are supposed to be. Religions regularly tell people they are "bad" or "wrong" for perfectly normal things.

[@AbOveandBeOnd1]

Seeing Michael this pressed about a Ghost song brings a smile to my face.

[@erismana2105]

Of all the things wrong in his own religion , I.E there is only supposed to be ONE church, he chooses wokie logic and emotionally reaction over a song ..

[@sandels5805]

​@@erismana2105There is only supposed to be one church. That is clear.

[@albibarry2999]

⁠@@erismana2105Yh the right wing does tend to be very hypocritical. They complaint about “wokie liberals” while acting and doing the same things. A lot of the times to a worse extent. 😂

[@WendysFries]

@@sandels5805 Best I can do is 45,000

[@Loverof_christ99]

⁠​⁠@@erismana2105it’s not just this song or this band, it’s the fact that all secular music/worldly music is used by Satan to lure people to evil & wickedness, turn away from God and go to hell Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. John10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. 1 Peter 5:8-9 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 2 Corinthians 11:14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.

[@zombiexqueen]

You can’t judge them by one song. Listen to Year Zero. You’ll love that one.

[@void779]

That song isn’t even satanic either ! To me that song is about what happens after revelations or after one is sent to hell.

[@jasmijnvenner2403]

As well as From The Pinnacle To The Pit. Wear your independence like a crown.

[@rubyslippers1935]

If you have Ghost…

[@ZEPEH-46N2]

Ghost is fantastic. I love Micheal and all his opinions, and even found religion. Ghost is forever a good band

[@themexicanwolverine]

Life Eternal is about just love. Not devoting to Satan like many claim.

[@JH-uh9zc]

I'm a huge Ghost fan, (I have action figures of all the Papas, and all the vinyls) and at the same time I'm a devout Christian...have been all my life, and a pretty conservative one at that (Church of Christ). Tobias Forge is a Freemason that hates how people use Christianity for power and money. It's all for theatrics. Each album has its own theme as their latest one is about the fall of empires. If you go see them live it's like a musical show more than a concert. Forge has said MoaC has many meanings and isn't sexual. Same with the other song on the ER Kiss the Go Goat...which oddly enough was the song that made me love the band.

[@stevencooper4422]

We shouldn't trust Freemason opinions on anything tbh.

[@ShiWolfe]

MOAC isn't sexual? So I guess when he sings "I'll tickle you internally" he's talking about scratching the inside of her nose? 😂 😂 😂

[@dansweet6793]

Exactly I am a Christian who enjoys GHOST and I get like a horror/ comedy vibe. It's like I am reading a comic book that's like a Scooby-Doo crossover, Scooby-Doo meets Papa Emeritus

[@mathyas159]

How do you deal with being a Christian and also liking Ghost? I'm not very religious but I do believe in God and I admit that this is a bit of a quandary to me, especially when I hear Year Zero or Ritual hhahah I really like Ghost but some lyrics of theirs bother me a little, but the instrumental part is just unbelievably incredible

[@ShiWolfe]

@@mathyas159 it's a thing called cognitive dissonance.

[@UnforgivenTrucker]

Back in my younger years I was called a "devil worshipper" because of the heavy music that I listened to. Metallica, Megadeth, Testament, Anthrax....etc.....funny how this is more satanic than any of that. Because of the sound or style. I've heard more pop music, country and rap that has been more blasphemous and satanic than what metal ever has. (Excluding bands such as Deicide, Arch Enemy, King Diamond...whatever.)

[@Cal-fr9mw]

You are completely right a lot of that music you described is also just as satanic and blasphemous

[@audreyandremington5265]

​@Cal-fr9mw lol I used to think metal was bad but then I realized metallica and iron maiden are far cleaner than ariana grande (who 12 year olds listen to).

[@audreyandremington5265]

@@Cal-fr9mw "wherever I may roam" and "wasted years" are good imo.

[@BC08]

@@audreyandremington5265 Bingo. Metallica is utterly wholesome compared to Ariana Grande, Nicki Manaj, Cardi B, Sexxy Red, Megan Thee Sluttion, etc.

[@stevegiles9080]

King diamond has a amazing voice but his decision what he believes or don't believe in is messed up and his views

[@tnb_command4937]

Ghost: 1 This crybaby: 0

[@culturalliberator9425]

What is it with Ghost fans being so frothing at the mouth? Aren't you supposed to be making us mad? Not the other way around. Or is there another reason you'd go out of your way to invade a comment section. 😂

[@culturalliberator9425]

What is it with Ghost fans being so frothing at the mouth? Aren't you supposed to be making us mad? Not the other way around. Or is there another reason you'd go out of your way to invade a comment section. 😂

[@Bushdid7eleven]

​@@culturalliberator9425lmao, you seem pretty salty with that paragraph response 😂

[@robertortiz-wilson1588]

@@Bushdid7eleven that's a paragraph to you?! Lol

[@Carter-si8ew]

@@robertortiz-wilson1588it’s about one sentence less than a school acceptable paragraph so yeah

[@thagrammarnazi]

How does someone with three kids give such overwhelming ‘bullied virgin nerd’ energy

[@triggerbunny]

🤣 More truth to that statement than what this guy is probably spouting off.

[@Bertfan2]

He gives off main character energy actually in my opinion

[@tracypiscopo8182]

It's what happens when your wife has extracurricular activities. Children don't have to be his

[@GeoBox-cf3bf]

Because he disagrees with you.

[@Abadchristan]

He doesn't he's just religious and your being a child for even saying that

[@RPRsChannel]

---> *_No one tell him about NORWEGIAN BLACK METAL._*

[@nicholasgenovese2454]

FINALLY SOMEONE SAID IT 😂

[@blackenedblueberry4471]

Can you imagine this guy learning about extreme metal? He'd have a heart attack after listening to legitimate black metal.

[@nola281]

Show him behemoth, he'll love it.

[@pertinaxhaszard3818]

He's getting mad over a band that is literally a satire of the Catholic church while there's bands who are actual Satanists. Put anything from Dark Funeral and look at how he'll quiver in his boots.

[@nola281]

@@pertinaxhaszard3818 Right. This is a gimmick not actually worship so if he encountered real black metal he would be scarred for life.

[@herbaljedi]

DEICIDE FTW

[@blackenedblueberry4471]

@@herbaljedi Glen Benton would DESTROY this pansy!

[@lordoflard1207]

Wait till he hears Year Zero.

[@starfoxy9672]

He wouldn't get far at all. One word in and he shuts that Song off😂

[@BryonLetterman]

or how about "Gateways" by Dimmu Borgir? He'd literally die on camera lol

[@EonSlumber]

@@BryonLettermanoh yes.

[@EonSlumber]

A song about freedom. Making your own life choices.

[@rsoulburnz]

ARCHANGELO!

[@moneypennyjane9]

Oh no, not sex.

[@maskedmarvel]

Stupid comment

[@livoli..0]

literally shivering in my boots at the thought of it! 😞😬😬

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

What's next? Holding hands?

[@s1storm]

​@@ZiddersRooFurryoh no, not eye contact 😱😱😱😱

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

@@s1storm Right?

[@kittenbolt5399]

As someone who grew up my entire life religious and has a lot of religious trauma due to ostracization and direct religious practices that negatively impact millions of young kids and teens, I find ghost extremely comforting and a great way to cope with those things that have happened and this reaction kept making me giggle, stay mad

[@KRITORISS]

😂😂😂😂 Me too!!!!

[@pixieparradoxx]

exactly

[@Bonez0r]

I like this quote, I think it's relevant here "The fact that people don't live by their own values does not mean that the values are irrelevant. You are right, you could point to any number of religious people who have screwed up their own religion, that is correct. But you can't live without the principles. In other words, a lot of christians kept slaves, but-and this is a Jew saying this-it was christians who abolished slavery. Not muslims, not shintoists, not confucianists, not hindu's and not atheists. It was christians who abolished slavery on planet Earth." Argument: Religion isn't good, it created war, suffering, the crusades, and historically some people would argue that it was a net negative. Reply: "Yes, this shows you how bad our education is in America. The bloodiest century on record is the 20th century, and that is because 100 million people, non-combatants, were murdered. Non-combatants, forget war. 99% of them, except for the case of the Turks killing Armenians, 99% of that 100 million were killed by secular regimes. They never tell you that, they say "oh, all the evil committed by religious groups...", first of all, everybody was religious in the Middle-Ages, so it's a pointless point, all the good done was also done by religious groups, all you had were religious groups. But where you had religious and secular, there is no comparison, the death of God is the death of man." _--Dennis Prager being interviewed_

[@kittenbolt5399]

@@Bonez0r I’m going to be real with you, I don’t think that reply is as applicable as you imagine, but I do appreciate that you were respectful with it instead of mindless hate. The point that I am making is not in reference to historical horrors committed by Christianity, I’m talking about the day to day negative influences of the religion and the mindset. Let it be clear, in my initial comment I didn’t even specify Christianity, this applies to more than just that one. Just to be clear with you, I’m talking about Christian influences that allow parents to hate their children due to them not being exactly what they pictured and makes it morally okay for those same parents to kick those kids out, or abuse them, or basically do everything that they can while ignoring the core of the religion (which the basis of love thy neighbor and being a good person is pretty good as a religion, I have no problems with people deciding that’s what they’re comfortable practicing). TLDR, often times there’s this mindset in TODAYS culture that if someone is uncomfortable with something unfamiliar or against their personal code of how they conduct themselves, they choose to disrespect and harm those who aren’t in accordance with their own beliefs. for example a person who isn’t trans doesn’t need to change their pronouns and dye their hair or nothing, but they should as a parent, as a friend or as any other member of someone’s life, should respect other people’s choices on how they conduct themselves INSTEAD of forcing them to be in accordance with their beliefs, which should go without saying but alas, people disagree with me on the basic fact of kindness and empathy. To make a long reply short, seeing people, wether themselves or their family and friends be treated poorly by the people who go to church and claim that they are loving and accepting as that is what their religion is about, then turn around and claim blasphemy on those people who may not be exactly what the Bible says for them to be and take that as a good reason to be an ass towards them is not really in my beliefs, and i find this band and the music they make and their theatrics quite healing, and that entire reply was only on one reason, and with things that I am not even personally affected by. I could dig in much more on mistreatments of minors, lies, things that are covered up, ignorance of fact in favor of blind faith, etc, but I won’t because I’ve already talked way too long lol

[@danielmurray3871]

There is no such thing as religious trauma in Christianity. Christianity cannot hurt you. People can.

[@ThomasJames69420]

Ghost is overtly satanic so idk what you expected

[@hardcoreeconomist1089]

It’s a parody it’s that bad

[@KAZVorpal]

Exactly. This is like whining about Ozzy Osborne or Slayer.

[@ACloudWithoutAir]

its funny cuz as a metalhead, Ghost isnt even good, theyre pop trash, theyre shock value like behemoth. they aint no korn or slipknot.

[@ACloudWithoutAir]

im whining cuz theyre popular, they suck.@@KAZVorpal

[@JuggyBohab]

@@ACloudWithoutAir They're like a rock opera band to me. I don't even consider them metal.

[@rdmguy1232]

Aren't you supposed to be one of those people calling others "sensitive snowflakes" LMFAO

[@nman1]

EXACTLY LMAO oh the irony

[@RaimusValsondra]

Winter is coming

[@JonathanGrandt]

I don’t think it makes someone a snowflake if they are offended by something intended to offend them. 🤔

[@Exodon2020]

@@JonathanGrandtI don’t know. Plenty of feminists and other progressives got called snowflakes over being outraged at legislation passed to go after them…

[@Demonoicgamer666]

@@JonathanGrandt it’s not meant to offend everyone views their faith differently. Even if it is it’s just a song anyway the. Bible says that you shouldn’t give praise or glorify anything but god or Jesus. Honestly you are a snowflake if you’re offended

[@UltimaWeapon20]

As a Christian I can 100% say this guy gives us a bad name.

[@frzdytheconsumer8094]

If you call yourself a "christian", then you need to follow the teachings of christ to your best ability if possible. And attempt to come closer to him through prayer, and attempt to *sin less* actively engaging in the gospel in whatever man. That is being a christian, otherwise, you're just saying a title. Which ultimately means nothing for your salvation. Guess what, Satan is a christian too, and so are all the demons in hell. What makes you and me so different from him?

[@UltimaWeapon20]

@@frzdytheconsumer8094 I think you might be stupid buddy

[@Dead-st7ry]

You guys gave yourself a bad name

[@UltimaWeapon20]

@@Dead-st7ry wow, blame us for the actions of some power hungry duchebags. Yes that makes perfect sense.

[@hraith]

As an agnostic I doubt you are a very serious Christian.

[@FatherDeFroque]

They asked me if I wanted to be featured in their music video and I got completely roasted

[@void779]

Let me guess yall also think AC/DC is satanic with songs like highway to hell?

[@WendysFries]

Don't forget Harry Potter teaches witchcraft or whatever

[@AS-yz2iz]

And here you are oblivious to how it all works. That's what they want. Congrats.

[@void779]

@@AS-yz2iz what works? Highway to hell is about going to Hollywood it’s not about actual hell.

[@AS-yz2iz]

@@void779 Did I mention that particular song? Nope.

[@void779]

@@AS-yz2iz okay then what are we oblivious to?

[@mcundy5680]

I feel so sorry for yall. Not even being able to listen to some music without shitting oneself about satanic messages

[@someguitardude8462]

Fr. Religion seems anti-fun

[@Loverof_christ99]

As a Christian, that wasn’t saved before and loved rock and roll, I can safely say that music like this is dark and detrimental to a person’s spirit and mind! Satan that was once Lucifer was the angel incharge of leading music in heaven, so after his fall, why wouldn’t he use this as a tactic to lead people astray here on earth John10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. 1 Peter 5:8-9 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 2 Corinthians 11:14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.

[@Loverof_christ99]

⁠​⁠@@someguitardude8462as someone who is Christian, before I was saved, i just thought about being entertained and having fun, but once I knew the truth i found out life is a spiritual battle against evil and doing Gods will for your life Romans 12:2 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

[@Andromedon777]

You have nothing to feel sorry for. We don't look for your empathy. We have the God of the universe on our side. What more could we want?

[@TheHellGarden]

​@@Loverof_christ99 damn, im sure you could make a cool movie out of that. Would be helpful cause such a book must be a bore.

[@zilfversurfer2157]

Ghost singer has been saying that he would like to make theese fundamentalist angry and it´s kind of fun that they took the bait so easily.

[@maskedmarvel]

What bait exactly? You're saying this band is actually not who their lyrics suggest they are?

[@connorplushproductions491]

@@maskedmarvel are u that dumb? this is who they are there making fun of religion and how insane it is

[@nicehairlinesabrina]

@@maskedmarvel ...ya dont say

[@Bushdid7eleven]

​@@maskedmarvellmao, good job! You can use your brain to understand things!

[@Warrior4Christ92]

Don't give any evil no matter its shape or form an inch, or it will take the whole mile. The state of the world is because we became complacent and tolerant of evil.

[@CarrelliFresh]

I’m a 51 yo God Fearing woman and I love Ghost! Trust me the crimes of humanity committed by the actual church is what’s blasphemous and evil. The truth hurts. Hurt and still hurts a lot of children. So spotlight THAT! FACTS!! ❤😂🎉

[@neilbeaton9498]

That's a refr3shing opinion!

[@heavyharmonies]

As a (somewhat) conservative Republican, I just gotta tell my brethren to lighten the fuck up. It's a song... and a damned good one at that.

[@maximasforrester8689]

No it's blasphemy

[@V4nillakid]

It’s a song doesn’t make it less blasphemous.

[@Gamer-el6yv]

@@V4nillakidwhat kind of all powerful being gives a fuck about ppl mocking him

[@amenax21]

thank you. Making fun of pearl-clutching is the whole idea of Ghost

[@maximasforrester8689]

@amenax7914 Its just gross in the same manner as when you see dumb college kids destroying art they think they are cool and edgy but they are just morons embarrassing themselves in public.

[@JOXCY]

I'm a Christian and enjoy the band's work and their aesthetic. I am able to see the songs for what they are, written by humans with a satirical take on Christianity. Mary on a Cross is particularly clever because if you actually listen to the lyrics it's quite clearly about marijuana. When you're getting angry in this way you're no different from a muslim who is outraged from depictions of Muhammed in media. Grow up would be my advice.

[@hungrykittie5103]

A Muslim loves his beloved Prophet more than his parents, children and every one or every thing. Religion is some thing quite personal to some one. One shouldn't be given a freedom to make fun of any religion, period.

[@Dunkelelf3]

@@hungrykittie5103 ofc you should. that's the point of parody. parody is not done by the king about the peasant. parody is done by the peasant about the king. also religion goes like: i can't do this because of my religion and NOT you can't do this because of my religion. if you want to live by the book that is your choice. if someone else chooses not that is there choice. that's how freedom of opinion and freedom of choice works. neither religion nor government should be able to tell a free person how to live as long as it is within certain guidelines. my opinion is that the universe doesn't need a god. i belive in science. i believe in physics and i believe in morals. if you however need a book, be it a law book or a holy book to tell you not to kill, not to be selfish or not to be an outright ass to anybody else and treat others, animals and the flora of this world with respect then well... you are a shitty and rotten person and religion just gives you a cloak of pretentious holyness to hide your disgusting personality behind.

[@Spoon8lld]

@@hungrykittie5103 free speech

[@Your-moms-gigolo]

It's either you're just christian by tradition or just a hypocrite. True christians hate this kind of stuff.

[@M4DM4X_youtube]

​@@hungrykittie5103 I can and I will. Thats called free speech. We cant help making jokes when your religion is so silly.

[@devvmcall]

Tobias Forge is a genius.

[@terigalen3340]

Absofuckinglutely!!!!!

[@culturalliberator9425]

Mohammed was a kidy kisser. Wow! My brain big.

[@Sumguyinavan_]

all publicity is good publicity. If he's got the religious conservatives talking about his work, more of them are likely to listen to it themselves. And if the parents are listening to it to see if its bad for their kids, then their kids are ABSOLUTELY listening to it. Forge knew exactly how much metal blew up BECAUSE of the Satanic Panic and he is riding that train to global stardom and legacy

[@purgatorywaits]

Kiss the Go-Goat!

[@Orto4956]

No

[@SYEDFURY]

As a Muslim, this is also blasphemous and hurtful to me. Mary is a great holy woman. A great pious virgin woman chosen by God, all mighty to bear Prophet Jesus. This needs to be called out.

[@amenax21]

it's a song about marijuana that is making fun of you all clutching your pearls xD

[@sallyblack13]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@synsam12345]

Wait, he didn't even listen to the full song? He just started to ramble about trump? Tf is this guy?

[@mrchungus1693]

Shut the hell up mate, better not use any religious stuff in songs or any joke, and what do you mean by mother Mary?

[@MetaalMeerkat]

The type that will see a demon in his own shadow and then claim that it was Satan trying to molest him or something.

[@asschomp]

A republican.

[@tancred12]

Lmao my sentiments exactly 😂 what a joke

[@skyline_arts6]

YEAH FR ...the random yapping about Trump catched me so off guard LMAO

[@TyAndras]

I grew up in the 80’s satanic panic glad to see nothing has changed lol 😂

[@lessalazar9068]

Difference is that there are plenty of songs now that overtly satanic, where as in the past basically none of it really was.

[@bluesdealer]

Seriously? You are blind if you can’t see what has been lost since then

[@WhisperingEcho33]

Lmfao 😂 😂 😂 exactly

[@stantorren4400]

@@lessalazar9068Mate, ever heard of BLACK METAL!!! That shit in Norway makes todays shit look like fucking nursery rhymes

[@TickleMeElmo55]

Seems like you haven't changed because it appears you're still the kid you were in the 80's. If you think this Knowles' commentary is Satanic panic well, I guess you have a hard time following much of anything besides Ghost. Keep it simple I suppose. Can't go beyond three feet in a kiddie pool for you.

[@IamMike2005]

The song is about sex and weed. It's written in such a way that it makes Christians clutch their pearls as well.

[@Loverof_christ99]

I hope you realize that it isn’t about the fact that Christian’s simply dislike it just because it’s profane/ derogatory (which it is) it’s because personally before I was saved I used to like worldly/secular music but I always felt darkness, miserable, oppressed, now that I’m Christian I know that Satan uses this to lead people astray, hate God then go to hell. Only Jesus is good he is the light and savior of the world 1 Peter 5:8-9 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 2 Corinthians 11:14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. 2 Corinthians 4:4 Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe. They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News. They don’t understand this message about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God.

[@Tmanwith3yearsofwork]

And this video is about Christianity and was made in such a way that it makes Ghost fans clutch their pearls as well. Stay mad.

[@KuLaydMahn]

​@@Tmanwith3yearsofworkWe aren't clutching our pearls, we're laughing at you

[@AWlpsSHOW36]

​@@Tmanwith3yearsofwork Ghost fans are more mad that you triggered snowflakes rather be mad and judge a band rather than look at actual serious issues or even face the fact that the organization of the Catholic Church is actually pretty evil. Not to mention you are going against your classic 'facts don't care about your feelings'.

[@hopeforhobixo5142]

​​​​@@AWlpsSHOW36 it's Christian's that are mad. Christian's say the same bullshit all the time when something isn't for them. "ItS sAtAnIc!!" "ItS bLaSpHaMoUs!!"

[@brandonelwood4305]

The song is about weed, nerd.

[@DozingGreen-fz6rg]

Then how about they keep the religious words out of it? HMMM I WONDER. Maybe they can leave religion the FUCK alone.

[@sallyblack13]

Read the first fucking amendment

[@rogerroger2514]

​@@DozingGreen-fz6rgNah, Ghost is great

[@SpencerCJ]

@@DozingGreen-fz6rg No thats part of the song, using religious iconography to refer to how good the drug feels

[@Brotherincrist]

I thought it was about alcohol abuse?

[@eric77ization]

Bro hasn't tickled anyone internally

[@TVClaireBear]

I'm not surprised Michael Knowles has never tickled anyone internally 🤣

[@kyliemoore9013]

Are you suprised? This is Christianity aka the religion where having normal human tendencies is seen as a bad thing.

[@ShnobbsReal]

He literally has a wife and three kids.

[@NOlR_Deco]

​@@ShnobbsReal Well, his wife has three kids... not so sure about Mike.

[@Mysticalili1]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@patrickhill3260]

This guy definitely got shoved into lockers in high school.

[@Luke_Riffle]

Id be more embarrassed about what got shoved in you in high school locker rooms

[@MistsMagic]

I mean... Probably even in the church locker room.

[@Tracy-rf7ri]

😂

[@NOlR_Deco]

Not condoning bullying, but... Not enough, apparently.

[@Luke_Riffle]

@patrickhill3260 id be more concerned about what got shoved in you in high school

[@brandongerkens5011]

Ghost is a jam and nothing will change my mind 😂

[@allenpoe17]

I second that.

[@codeecomah5920]

all in favor!

[@adrienalbright]

@@CascadianCatholic cool? we like them, you don’t have to. get a hobby

[@adrienalbright]

@@CascadianCatholic ok bro for sure we’ll keep the blasphemy down if you can get the republicans to shut the fuck up about lefists

[@AmericanIdiotPolitics]

frfr

[@JamesHolmez]

Imagine being this sensitive about something that you can just straight up ignore and not listen too. This is entertaining

[@VoodooCosmonaut]

Knowing how this song made this guy feel has suddenly made it my favorite song ever.

[@nicehairlinesabrina]

real

[@Luke_Riffle]

If you hate this guy so much just don't watch his videos

[@VoodooCosmonaut]

@Luke_Riffle. Such a hot take, Luke, but I can watch whatever I want. And I don't hate anyone. I just think this guy - like yourself - is full of sanctimonious shit.

[@andrewprotopapas9391]

Hi. Newsflash: Ghost is making fun of people who actually buy into the Satanic Panic of rock music. It's insanely intellectual music. It's satire, it's tongue-in-cheek. Clearly, you don't get it... Also, you can't have an opinion on a text unless you consume it in its entirety....

[@JCaylor2099]

Papa Emeritis IV has basically said it's about weed

[@Adobo-Sigma]

Intellectual? Anything’s intellectual to u people I bet your satisfied with yourself for understanding the deeper meaning of Rick and morty

[@reilysmith5187]

You never watched all of Michea's shows so you can't have an opinion about him...

[@andrewprotopapas9391]

@@Adobo-Sigma Nah, too busy with actual intellectual stuff 😉

[@andrewprotopapas9391]

@@reilysmith5187 Lol

[@ArsxnIV]

I'm sure Ghost is devastated to see Michael Knowles disapproves of him

[@Loverof_christ99]

Obviously his opinion doesn’t matter, my opinion doesn’t matter, neither does you’re’s, it’s the fact that Satan has a dark agenda and uses worldly/secular music to led people astray, turn from God and ultimately go to hell instead of heaven John10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. 1 Peter 5:8-9 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 2 Corinthians 11:14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.

[@RK-yf8sf]

​@@Loverof_christ99Proof? Is this "Satan" in the room with us now?

[@Loverof_christ99]

@@RK-yf8sf not with me, I love God..but if people watch porn, smoke drugs drink, Fornicate, rob, steal, kill, hate God, or practice any other sin, it’s like you are opening a door to darkness and inviting in demons. Before I was saved I didn’t believe in God and didn’t want to accept him, to my absolute horror a demon would come and attack me while I slept, the spirits world is sooo real!

[@Loverof_christ99]

@@RK-yf8sf not with me, but if people watch porn, smoke drugs drink, Fornicate, rob, steal, kill, hate God, or practice any other sin, it’s like you are opening a door to darkness and inviting in demons. Before I was saved I didn’t believe in God and didn’t want to accept him, to my absolute horror a demon would come and attack me while I slept, the spirits world is sooo real!

[@Loverof_christ99]

@@RK-yf8sf when people watch porn, steal, lie, hate God, dabble in witch craft or practice any other sin, it’s like they are opening the door to demons, before I Got saved I just would do my own thing and I didn’t believe in God or want anything to do with him, I got heavily attacked in the spiritual world, the spiritual world is soo real

[@Kimmy_Bee]

Transferring sexual predators to other parishes instead of having them prosecuted is sacrilegious, but here we are.

[@RealQUackulA347]

Getting triggered over this is like the muslims freaking out over the Muhammed cartoons.

[@kaifreyleue5961]

Thank you. Ghost's music is deliberately provocative to Catholic fundamentalists, exactly the same as Charlie Hebdo was deliberately provocative to Islamic fundamentalists. If you want it to go away, don't even give it the attention they want.

[@mrchungus1693]

Yea muslims are correct because they have some morals not like you making fun of anything and disrespecting your own ancestors...

[@jaykwonzzz]

Except Knowles isn’t going to ride to the Ghost recording studio and dust a bunch of sound engineers.

[@RealQUackulA347]

@jaykwonzzz fair enough. But there were plenty of Muslims who were diametrically opposed without violence. We made fun of those too.

[@jaykwonzzz]

@@RealQUackulA347 Here’s the issue: no one on either side of the aisle wants to accept that maybe the other side has a complex and reasoned argument for why they believe the way they do; both sides assume the other is just entirely filled with pearl clutching, misinformed, brain deads. Because of this, there’s this impossibility that’s arisen for either side to empathize with the other. So sure, you think it’s funny that Tobias Forge effectively trolls an entire demographic, but do you also find it amusing when the ideal that’s the object of ridicule or mockery is something that you hold closely? I’d bet not; that’s likely what brought you here in the first place. Everyone gets rankled over something subjectively mundane.

[@Britton_Thompson]

Welp, this comments section is easily the largest collection of Karens I've seen in a while... It's just a song, guys. It's harmless. No need to reassemble the Inquisition over it

[@gabrielethier2046]

Now that you mention it, that's a good idea

[@Britton_Thompson]

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​@@gabrielethier2046This is why Daily Wire sucks now. It stopped being a conservative news outlet and became a televangelist outlet instead. It's star personalities, and now its subscribers, are sounding waaay too much like the 1950s Puritanical conservatives everyone detested because they didn't believe in fun, and saw Satan hiding under every rock

[@johnperic6860]

And Mein Kampf was just a book. Saying, "It's just a song," is the most meaningless nonsense ever. Songs can be evil, believe it or not. \

[@Talon18136]

@@johnperic6860anything can be evil if you allow it but if your secure in your faith this band or any like it shouldn’t have any power over you it’s only the insecure that should be worried and this band is all theatrics there are others that even I wouldn’t listen to

[@johnperic6860]

@@Talon18136 This isn't about having power over me or anyone else; it's about things that glorify God and things that blasphemy Him. Has nothing to do with power, influencing faith, or salvation; it's about the fact that listening to music that mocks God, blasphemies God, etc., is evil regardless of how it impacts you and regardless of how you feel about it.

[@crowbar_the_skull]

Rock bands have been doing this schtick since the 80s. Nothing new to see here.

[@FrankD23]

60s*

[@Patriarchyfightclub]

Black Sabbath are the OGs of satanic music and imagery

[@Flirri]

Try since the beginning of the genre. It's trash.

[@perennem_equitem_57]

​@@FrankD23 i mean what do people think black sabbath means. The onky difference is Ozzy and Dio actually sound good while singing, this is way to soft and pop like.

[@Bevity]

@@FlirriThis is definitely not trash! But you are entitled to your opinion.

[@scarecrowsurprise]

Someone's never heard of black metal, the poor guy would have a heart attack if he heard Rotting Christ, Behemoth or Septic Flesh.

[@Tisbilly]

Is septicflesh black metal? Maybe im thinking of the wrong band but i think they're closer to groove metal

[@scarecrowsurprise]

@Tisbilly their album Communion certainly has black metal elements, although stylistically I'd agree that they're groove metal

[@EstherTbs]

I literally couldn't understand what they were singing lollll

[@GiftsAmimalsGiveUs]

Right I just heard Mary 🤣 😂. I'm just praying for them.

[@sally9352]

I thought I was the only one. Lol

[@SalveRegina8]

Praise God!

[@totus_tuus3]

Me either haha

[@courtneydole9355]

Came here to say the same

[@MeChoonChannel]

Old man screams at cloud

[@Mr.SoggyShoes]

Basically lol

[@DanteNFerno]

Indeed

[@damienghoul]

pretty much haha

[@Tmanwith3yearsofwork]

Michael is young, look up his age ya dunce.

[@Tmanwith3yearsofwork]

@@Mr.SoggyShoes Ain't nobody lolling buddy.

[@NotVeryUwU]

You must be a blast at parties.

[@Gøth-RøckSûprêmåcy]

I'm a Gothic Christian. I find my identity in Christ and I follow Jesus. I won't tell people that it's okay to live in sin, and I try to guide the lost to Jesus Christ. I believe in the whole Bible and not just parts of it. That means that things like doing drugs or practicing homosexuality are wrong and I will tell people that, but I do so lovingly with the intention of guiding them to repentance and salvation in the name of Jesus Christ. That's where I'm at.

[@smokyquartz5817]

You're not goth. You are treating people like trash like a good Christian.

[@AnkleGremlin]

0:01 -that my papa used to sing

[@hannahroberts6770]

😂😂😂

[@ukmary1968]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@fairmaidenwhite]

'My Papa...and his father, and HIS father, and his father's father's father...' 😁

[@victor1998-swe]

That is what trigged Michael. "Papa" is what he had to called his priest in Catholic school.

[@MarinaBonadio]

​@@fairmaidenwhite"....... his father"

[@wbaileyjr]

Micheal probably made a lot of new Ghost fans with this post

[@garthland]

Ghost doesn't produce songs about Satan,they make them for Satan

[@nerveending4536]

Ghost is awesome you old farts are dumb

[@sercastamere9853]

Incorrect, in the sense that they aka Tobias Forge is not intending worship of "Satan". Its the language of Metal music and its thematic, unfortunately its "uncool" to write in a pro-God manner so Forge doesn't do that. Forge quite clearly is not a "Satanist" in the sense of worshipping demons, he likes the visuals and the themes for lyrical material. He doesn't seem to view it as any more real than LOTR, as is the case with most secular people. At any rate, the theology in his songs is nonsensical, most of the "praising Satan" elements of his songs are one word-swap away from worshipping actual elements of God. They're very nearly the best Christian Rock band out there, again with a few cross-turns and word-swaps

[@Alexander-Lionheart_1881]

​@@sercastamere9853it's dog shit

[@TuneinTurnonGrowup]

Boo hoo

[@analyticscomjoao]

@@sercastamere9853 Christian Rock band? wdym by that? lol Christians do not do something because it's cool, they do because it's their duty. Cut this nonsense.

[@Guillermo.R.S.]

I wonder how many dislikes does this video have.

[@RemiFar]

prob 300k

[@_Jester_]

A little more than it has likes. There are ways to show the dislikes.

[@jeremycherry6762]

As a Christian Ghost is my favorite band

[@nj7969]

As a fellow Christian, they’re pretty lit

[@Deathby_snusnu]

My man!

[@Ridgegetsreal777]

Breaking benjamin is mine

[@ayonalane1571]

Same and I’ve been feeling guilty about that so I don’t listen to them as much anymore. I saw them last August.

[@tys5650]

Ghost is the fucking best. Love Michael but he is way off here

[@mikewmike]

I thought for sure that “Jesus he knows me” would be the Ghost song they’d freak out about first haha… Square Hammer prolly my favorite Ghost song.

[@torbjornsjooander5625]

Exactly 😂🤘 This is ridiciolus 😏

[@emj3161]

thats a cover song not a ghost song (jesus he knows me) That's a genesis song. It's an old old song (1991). Phil Collins was in Genesis. It's that old!

[@mjagbg]

I would pay to watch him watch that video. 😂

[@torbjornsjooander5625]

@@mjagbg concour He should shit in his pants 😂

[@mikewmike]

@@mjagbgWould be a hilarious video.. I think he would turn it off before the end. 😂😂

[@Tabby3456]

"This song is sacreligous, the demons are taking over our worl-!" 🎶You go down just like holy mary ✝️ 🌹Mary on a, Mary on a cross 🌿 💇‍♀️Your beauty never ever scared me 💖 🌹Mary on a, Mary on a cross 🌿

[@javierclement3047]

Coming from an English lit minor, I’m confused how this song even makes sense anyways …. It’s stupid honestly.

[@aParadoxLive]

Thinking Ghost worships satan is like thinking Alestorm are actual pirates. It's a bit that should be seen as a joke.

[@OccamsClaymore]

The entire idea behind Ghost is that it is the horror movie equivalent of music. Tobias Forge, the writer and lead singer for Ghost, has repeatedly denied allegations of affiliation with Satan, the Satanic Church, and the occult. It’s more of a tongue-in-cheek performance. That obviously doesn’t change the content of the music or the religious/anti-religious connotations of the lyrics, but it’s an important factor to consider when listening to Ghost. Personally, there are some albums I like from Ghost, and some that I dislike rather strongly. Prequelle is a worthwhile listen that doesn’t make the Ghouls (members of Ghost) seem like infidels.

[@SAV2STELLA]

So true

[@Loverof_christ99]

Maybe you should stop listening to worldly/ secular music altogether Romans 12:2 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

[@leonrussell9607]

​@@Loverof_christ99but all the Christian music is trash

[@Loverof_christ99]

@@leonrussell9607 no it isn’t, if it’s honoring and glorifying God/Jesus/the Holy Spirit, the the most beautiful music on earth

[@Loverof_christ99]

@@leonrussell9607 Satan is the God of this world, he is incharge of music here on earth because he was incharge of music when he was in heaven when he was Lucifer, he uses it to lead many astray Revelations 12:9 So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. John10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. 2 Corinthians 11:14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.

[@znep2751]

Getting Christian conservatives to outrage over their music, is the entire point of their image and lyrics. Well done.

[@WendysFries]

You fool! You fell victim to the one of the classic blunders!

[@KevinSmile]

A calm demeanor and some level-headed commentary for 5 minutes now counts as outrage.

[@rogetta-flores]

That was not an outrage

[@codyf13]

@@rogetta-flores Bro he rage quit the reaction lol. Didn't even do the slightest research as to the actual meaning and concept of the song

[@nikkim788]

Yeah, well done. You've just earned yourselves a one way ticket south. Disgusting!

[@brandonkaine576]

Ghost sounds like Scooby-doo chase music. Just play a ghost song along side of a clip where Scooby-doo runs from the monster. It fits so well lol.

[@dbrox747]

Exactly! Cheesy "Metal"

[@brandonkaine576]

@@dbrox747 I love metal myself but ghost is cringe lol

[@MathewDRhys]

Funny, I was about to comment that is sounds like mid tier CCM from the 1990's

[@thomasjoseph5876]

I'm a long-time Atheist and this is nothing that I would spend any money to listen to or even watch them in concert. Then again, part of being an Atheist is that I don't believe in any Deity or their minions such as Angels or Demons. Since I don't believe in a God, I also don't believe in a Devil either. Given that, I do think it is very weak when people try to tear down someone else's beliefs. People can believe whatever they want and they can display their beliefs however they wish as well. I just find it weak-minded when you get Satanists trying to destroy Christians or other religions. It also doesn't bother me when I see The Ten Commandments displayed in public. They were used to create many of our laws that still are in existence today. People ask me how I can't be bothered by them and I just tell them that they are common sense moral laws created BY MAN and NOT by a God. It's too bad Democrats have been able to get many of them struck down in many states. Such as Adultery laws.

[@larrydahlberg1342]

Can’t understand 1 word

[@SkydivingSquid]

The song is great.. and the band doesn't give a shit about the fragile and sensitive religious ideologues and zealots crying about their appearance or content. If you're upset with Ghost and can't be bothered to understand the reasoning for their appearance or songs.. I don't think you should listen to rap or anything else for that matter.

[@reilysmith5187]

What's there to understand? They're a satanic band and just like their father the Devil they lie about it all being a joke and just satire to their fans. You people are so brainwashed even actual quotes from the singer himself wouldn't change your mind.

[@studdedleatherlace]

I never thought I would see Michael Knowles reacting to Ghost 👻

[@ArminiusReturn]

Love to see Knowles react to little sunshine😂 this just makes me like ghost more😅

[@thadtheman3751]

I didn't know Ghost was still around.

[@luken.1109]

Lol right?! Don't nobody tell him about lamb of god!

[@ethanwork764]

@@luken.1109 LoG is really not that bad in terms of anti-Christian messages. Plus their music f’ing slaps

[@luken.1109]

@@ethanwork764 Agreed! I'm just saying imagine if Smokey Mike reviewed Blacken the Cursed Sun or really anything off Sacrament.

[@Ty6erTy6erBurningBright]

This song rules and this piss baby crying about it made me like it more

[@Ty6erTy6erBurningBright]

@lux0071 FRRR this guy needs to go back to doing really cool things like speaking his mind bravely (until a fan goes out and does a mass shooting through his inspiration and then he says "whoa hey whoa hey now calm down" for purely legal reasons, then he's a fed! )

[@MichaelKnickers]

​@@Ty6erTy6erBurningBright He should do the world a favor and return to his Gods bosom.

[@skyline_arts6]

Seeing christians losing their minds over good music is the type of entertainment I didn't know I needed lmao

[@VikingKärkkäinen]

Christcucks are always butthurt of something, ghost is a good band. If tou do not like it do not listen to it

[@Texan190]

​@skyline_arts6 nobody is losing their minds....get a life

[@schmidington]

Clearly, they didn't do the research on this band's history. The whole anti- church aspect is their theme, and many of their songs are written that way. They are a fantastic band though, and the stage show really is a spectacle, for those not so easily offended of course.

[@AbsoluteHellOnWheels]

Personally, this video was kind of a reach but I can somewhat see what they're coming from. I can put politics aside for good music and they do make good music, if it wasn't for the fact this music genre isn't my preferred genre of music

[@The_Novu]

Half their music sounds like scooby doo chase music ffs

[@allenpoe17]

I second that. The concerts never disappoint

[@Talon18136]

And even while being anti church they write their songs in a way of being a warning plus most of their music is more anti establishment that anti church

[@schmidington]

@user-gr4pk1jw3k I listen to Van Halen and Rush as well, fool. Musical tastes vary and everyone has their opinions. Most aren't so rude when sharing them.

[@DEADYT5000]

Dude Takes ghost seriously Ignores Catholic Church abusing children.

[@Leechlordfestus]

Rabbis and public school teachers abuse children multiple times more than priests, I can provide a source If you’re interested

[@smittywerbenjagermanjenson1095]

The song is not about sex and drugs. The lead singer of the band, (Tobias forge) said it himself that this song is about a dying friendship. Ghost is a heavily satirical band on religion and this song is NOT religious at all. Thank you.

[@sinandtonic2029]

Came to the comments looking for exactly this! He does know "you go down" can mean in history, right? "Tickle you internally" might reference butterflies, mayhaps. Simply silly

[@gruu]

Tobias also said you can “go down” as in to fall apart or fail, but also as alcohol “goes down”, & it seemed to have a correlation when he gave that interview

[@Lamp_Ghost]

I thought it was a song w sister and nihil?

[@jessicagaude9347]

The song is a mixture of the lore and experience in life... It's also about getting high ( marijuana cross) it's not about Mary at all.

[@richarddukard8989]

Slow news day I guess

[@WendysFries]

Gotta get offended from a band that wants you to be offended

[@bluesdealer]

Music Mondays. Michael reacts to a song every Monday. It’s usually behind paywall in the member’s block, though

[@Loverof_christ99]

⁠@@WendysFriesas a Christian, it’s not that it’s offensive, it’s more that the devil uses music as an instrument to capture that hearts and minds of people, Jesus Christ is the light of the world and the savior, choose Jesus Christ John10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. 1 Peter 5:8-9 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 2 Corinthians 11:14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.

[@WendysFries]

@@Loverof_christ99 Or your just offended and blam it on the devil and not your thin skin

[@Loverof_christ99]

@@WendysFriesim actually not offended, before I got saved I literally loved rock music, and to this day, this aesthetic is sooo appealing to me, but I love God more, Satan comes as a being of light (2 Corinthians 11:14) I used to do whatever I wanted, but that made me feel depressed, miserable, confused & In darkness, once I gave my life to Christ he changed my life. He saved me from night terrors too!

[@RenaSanverse]

Thank you for this video on Ghost. More people need to listen to them. They are amazing live and the fans are too.

[@leni_haylett]

Yes 😂😂 if anything, he made me want to listen to them on-repeat

[@Tree_onpaws-so9yg]

Breaking news: Christian finds out that there’s Christian rock bands that don’t play by the rules 😂

[@milliman4]

I have to show this to my friends, so we can point fingers and laugh at you together

[@goncalobaia1574]

I enjoy Ghost, it's pretty much satire I don't really take it seriously. Definitely not the best band tho

[@stevenp.6062]

you are an idiot or a moron or some weird cross between the two..

[@SynthLizard8]

As a big Ghost and Michael Knowles fan, I've been itching for a video just like this.

[@M4GG0TK1NG]

Apparently you and I are the only people who like Ghost and MK lol. This comment section is brutal

[@EvergreenOliviaTV]

@@M4GG0TK1NG me too, I knew I'd find that crowd here in this section. lol. Honestly Ghost wish they knew it's a Swede band making satires on rituals and relationships. They have tons of seriously deep songs more worth taking a look at. Mary on Cross was unexpectedly booming on YT shorts and Tiktok.

[@M4GG0TK1NG]

@EvergreenOliviaTV it seems the crowd is split between "omg its so satanic and evil" and edgelords who think metal has to exclusively be blastbeats and gutturals. I adore Ghost it's all so tongue in cheek but there's real musicianshio there and I love the theatrics. The same way people love Alice Cooper. Like you can't hear a song like Rats and take the band too seriously but they're in on the joke they know people are laughing because that's the point

[@SynthLizard8]

@@EvergreenOliviaTV Honestly, Bless the Christians for taking their religion seriously but when it comes to their mythology and legends, they really need to not take it soo literal and as a matter of life and death. I wish it was more like how Scandinavians, Greeks and Egyptians are with their mythology where it still holds strong cultural and spiritual importance but you can still have fun with the concept.

[@WendysFries]

Never heard of Ghost till now but this song had a phat beat

[@harbinkiwi]

As an Athiest, I approve of this song; religion is a thing to make fun of. Adults believing in fairytales should be mocked.

[@AmandaOfili]

Lamo ok

[@Enderwave22]

As someone not an asshole, shut your mouth and keep your opinions internal.

[@codeecomah5920]

freedom of speech. this song hits!

[@Loverof_christ99]

stop listening to satanic music! Satan has a sinister agenda with music Turn to God and don’t let the devil have an opening to your life by exposing your ears and minds to darkness, the devil is evil, wicked and all to real, choose the light that is Jesus Christ 1 Peter 5:8-9 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. John10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

[@maskedmarvel]

No one's saying they can't sing it.

[@astudent9905]

If any person insulted my mother in this way, they would be banned from my home forever. Now, don't you think Jesus would react any differently?

[@gerhardswanepoel3493]

If Jesus acts in that way he is a corrupt God. He favors his family above others. He is partial, immoral and would be an unjust ruler if that was the case.

[@Jeremy-wp4yh]

Mary was just a vessel. She's not important to our salvation or relationship with God.

[@littledrummergirl_19]

This is actually a really great analogy

[@JayLane193]

he is not real idiot

[@JBrandonMercer123]

​@@littledrummergirl_19No, it's not. Mary was Jesus's physical mother and I'm sure she was a swell gal, but God doesn't have a spiritual mother. God is the Father of all. Mary should not be praised. Even Jesus disregards her in scripture to prove that she is not above Him. The Catholic idolization of Mary is truly ridiculous. She won't save you from Jesus. Nothing will except your faith in Him.

[@andrewdinsmore]

Came here from a reddit threat making fun of this reaction. Tobias Forge would debate circles around all of you. This is just sad and funny.

[@torbjornsjooander5625]

Exactly He is to smart for this people 😂

[@katlyndobransky2419]

How would he though… he’s literally making songs about praising drugs and sex

[@torbjornsjooander5625]

@@katlyndobransky2419 Hmm Ok And what about rapmusic 🙄 No femalesinger who sings metal looks like a whore and only shake their arse They have talents and can sing 😏

[@nicehairlinesabrina]

@@katlyndobransky2419 praising? no thats more like drill

[@culturalliberator9425]

That's where you guys came from. Why am I not surprised. Lol. Get a hobby you're not in middle school anymore.

[@sctkarter1111]

This guy is exactly what i picture when i hear “devout Christian/Cathoic” *Super miserable.* Everyone in a live music video vibing and having fun, super diverse crowd mind you, and guy just can’t accept that lol. If You get offended by music, you don’t get to have an opinion on which side of the political spectrum trolls better. The entire point of Ghost was to troll Catholics. Clearly it’s working if you’re this upset. And the song isn’t even about the Virgin Mary lol