MN State Rep and the Importance of Being Civil

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[@bettyworkman9460]

Thank you Rev. Ed. I'm not perfect. I try. Lord I try. Sometimes I have the quick anger issues like Peter. I try to think of the woman at the well. Jesus approached her with love and dignity. I want to always be that way. Bless you Rev.

[@frankiesmith6855]

Yes I tend to anger easily when I talking logically with facts and called degrading words.I am trying to get people to think. About their actions maybe i am being to harsh.

[@sydneyanderson8906]

Well,one day he will need help. Like my grandma said "be kind to people if you like them or not because you never know who will give you that Last drink of water"

[@ambervelvetarden4586]

It won't be a Republican, sorry to say.

[@joeynelson4176]

First, I am not a religious person. I am not a fan of organized religion. But I try to be the best person I can be. I think every lawmaker should have to watch this video. You speak some wise words. I wish more people would heed them. ❤

[@juliaellis2046]

If I do not speak with respect to someone I disagree with, they will not listen to me. They will have emotionally set up a defensive block. In the end no one will win.

[@auntiebobbolink]

If you're at the bottom of the ladder, they won't hear you no matter how you say it. History shows that and if you listen to poor folk, really listen, that's what you'll hear. When you've been worn down to nothing, sometimes all you have left is anger.

[@lanejohnson752]

To tell a person that they are not important enough is a downfall. We are accountable for our words and actions.

[@suek.1507]

Good morning, Rev, have a beautiful day.

[@scottyshields9876]

What annoys me is the ads that appear before, during and after people I watch, the ads that are the exact opposite of my beliefs.

[@tgardenchicken1780]

Yeah, that bugs me too, then I think of it as a reminder what may be being said outside of my bubble and I can counterpoint now that I am aware. (Mind you I do usually block the ads too after that, so I guess I am not too forgiving and open minded, lol)

[@hildatrivino6788]

I pay the monthly subscription on KZbin, no Ads. To me it worth it.

[@Struthio_Camelus]

I don't live in a swing state, but the other day I was surprised by a begging ad from TFG. I frowned - then I laughed.

[@contrafax]

A lot of times. BUT. They are wasting their own time and money. I won't be buying their products or joining their causes.

[@ambervelvetarden4586]

If an ad interrupts my video I make a point to never buy that product. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Needabreak365]

lol my dads wife tried saying things about pronouns to me. I said “Janie… you refusing to use their pronouns is like me calling you Jan because I think Janie sounds childish. You don’t have to agree with something to be respectful.” On the plus side, while I doubt I changed her mind, she knows I’m not safe to be bigoted around. So there’s that.

[@auntiebobbolink]

And that's a big thing. If other people let her know they won't listen to that from her.......who knows.... Many years ago a had a neighbor who was very racist. N word and all that. I told her I wouldn't tolerate that language around me. She never said any of it again, so obviously she had control over her language, but needed to be told to control herself. I hope you find the strength and forbearance to continue. And if that strength fails at some point, walking out is acceptable. Best to you. 🙏👋💐

[@donaldwert7137]

I was thinking along the same lines. I wonder how that guy would react if people addressed him as ma'am and referred to him as "she/her" or even "they", because they can't be bothered with the way he wants to be addressed. It takes so little to be polite and if a person can't be bothered with that little, then they have shown everyone who they are.

[@timnewman1172]

Good for you!!!

[@monikarathbone3478]

🙏 thank you Rev Ed

[@tgardenchicken1780]

I feel sorry for the sad, small, closed-minded folks. What a tiny, restrictive and sad life they must have to be so hateful. I try to be a kind person. I thank folks like this for pointing out how I don't want to be. I am from MN and am glad you brought him up, it was a speech I had missed. I am lucky to live in a very liberal, blue, inclusive area of the state.

[@tloof2370]

❤❤❤❤❤ This message needs to be shared. We need to bring civility back and hopefully this can be a start. So share it with someone who might act this way to show them it reflects more on them than anyone else. Share it so your friends can share what civility looks like. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@roberthopgood1894]

your religion is your values in action

[@octavianpopescu4776]

That's an interesting point of view. I'd usually describe religion as "philosophy with a God" (or some form of divinity).

[@arianahoule7223]

I changed my first and last name over 20 years ago. My old name represented a lifetime of abuse and I chose to change that energy. There are members of my family who refuse to accept me by my new name. They are personally offended and affronted that I would dare change the family name. It's lovely not having them or their continued abuse in my life.

[@Bob20011492]

When they tell you who they are, believe them. That's what's said often, but sometimes you have to read between the lines. For instance, if someone says that they're a people person, do you believe them? Or do you watch what they do, and see something behind a facade that doesn't indicate a "people person." This legislator has told us exactly who he is. It's unfortunate that there are so many like him in these latter days.

[@debrasmith4675]

As usual, Godly advice.

[@tenebrousoul9368]

I've started watching your older stuff. It's whiplash going from baby face padre to zz Top padre

[@duncansonoryan]

Zz top padre rocks.

[@tenebrousoul9368]

@@duncansonoryan indubitably

[@Bob20011492]

One of the monks at the monastery where I'm an oblate is rocking a beard almost to his waist. But Rev. Ed has a very good start.

[@tenebrousoul9368]

@@Bob20011492 that's so cool.

[@contrafax]

Oh yes I go back once in a while and "Baby Beardus" throws me a curve.

[@tgardenchicken1780]

No justice. JUST US. VOTE Blue, all the way.

[@ad-dx9gi]

👍💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🙏💙💙💙💙🗽I'm Blue...!!!!!!

[@timnewman1172]

I'm ridin' with Biden, because civility & decency still matters!

[@melissaashbaugh5194]

I live in MN and Walter is very problematic and mean spirited.

[@rochellemcdonald9646]

Also Minnesotan, and it is almost unbelievable what I hear coming out of the state legislature, sometimes. We used to be a "can do" state.

[@danithompson8743]

I live in MN as well!

[@timnewman1172]

I'm from Iowa, Steve King used to be my Congressman... I feel your pain.

[@martincampbell7774]

Yes, yes, yes! Thanks.

[@user-gx4du6lv1d]

Good talk Rev Ed. Treat others how you would like to be treated, not how they treat you. Be above their pettiness. Is what I take away from your talk. Thank you.😊

[@mark-xx1lt]

Amen

[@GwenMeek]

Love the hammer and nail picture! LOL

[@vickim8836]

❤

[@angieallen9129]

Good morning Rev❤

[@lilianfowler7988]

Thank you. Well said. Come from a place of strength and love.

[@beauxcarroll8348]

God calls us to Love! When we are discourteous to others we show a lack of kindness and love that we push people away from Christ's love. God's love is not exclusive why is ours? Thank you, Rev. Ed, and God bless everyone.

[@TonyPartington]

Ed, thank you! For a wonderful and compassionate discussion of such a sensitive and important issue.

[@thomaselliot2257]

This is why i PREFER to follow you and your virtual congregation in a church without walls. ❤

[@Anya54321]

You are speaking my language sir. There is a way to proclaim Jesus with love and understanding. I believe people that do will really stand out in this hate filled world.

[@kevinjohnson7839]

Amen 🙏 thank you ❤

[@PeaceProfit]

Those who think they are offending others, with callous words and actions, are simply offending themselves for all to witness... As hate and disdain are the sign of weakness and FEAR, while tolerance and compassion is the mark of True*Strength and Courage... Pro💜Love 👣🕊👽

[@marionopisso212]

Perhaps all of us should adopt the Buddhist bow which indicates respect for all beings. It might be a little more difficult to insult someone after bowing to them in the Buddhist manner!

[@karmaalstad5588]

Hhmmmm🤔 /bows to their doggo too, a little Pema Chodron tossed in the mix.

[@marionopisso212]

@@karmaalstad5588 We are all God's children, are we not? Respect for all of God's creations, including humans, falls under the Christian dictate of "Love one another." If it is difficult to show some simple sign of respect, verbal or otherwise, how can we ever manifest the demanding task of Love?

[@lynnettestephenson2470]

You are you and I am me so lets just accept one another, as Jesus loved and accepted all. Amen and Amen♥

[@PeeEwèe-g2d]

You're right sir we need to try to love people so I know it's something I have to work on also what is the right thing to do to love people that's what Jesus tells us to do

[@blg450]

The words that comes out of somebodies mouth defines or defiles themselves. peace & love

[@chocolab3014]

The political landscape definitely AGGRAVATES me and there have been times I lashed out/got back in not a nice way at someone.😢

[@JRLeMarchand]

Thank you, that was incredibly eloquent. Being the parent of a trans-child (now adult), you find out quickly where allies are and where you cannot trust.

[@louisglen1653]

I met an 89 year old person in Vietnam last year. He is actually a lady who has wanted to be referred to as a man all her life. Everyone refers to him as though he was actually man. People respect him and no one acts as though he is odd or strange. My friend invites him over to eat with his family quite often. I have other friends who know him and respect him and like him.

[@byecatsstacey7467]

One incontrovertible reality of the DJT era is the unceasing incivility coming from the right wing followers of DJT and those around him and their uncanny, unerring claim to victimization when called out for such deplorable behavior in our civil society. My grandmother raised me better, the Golden Rule is a Rule for a reason. Kindness and compassion are not transactional. Thank you, Reverend.

[@vwm8534]

You mentioned defending our faith without being mean spirited. I believe that that is not only the best way to defend our faith but it also defines our faith.

[@Lisa-tj4ju]

Thank you for a great message.

[@christineesposito8169]

One of the consequences of disrespct is the narrowing of your life experience.

[@LimeyRedneck]

Agreed, in broad terms 💜

[@chriswandell3570]

Another great sermon Ed, keep up the great work.

[@AndreaSwiedler]

Can't we use the pronouns for him that we think best suits him? Honestly, this high road is making me dizzy.

[@d.shermandesantos3570]

Thank you for giving the talk that, in days gone by, was one of the first things parents taught their children. When I see someone behave the way that MN state rep did my first thought is that they must have had a terrible upbringing, but seems that just shows that I'm really old. Love you're work, but it's kind of sad that what used to be basic childhood education on conduct now has to be explained to adults.

[@deepashtray5605]

Hudson's district is fully in Michele Bachmann's old congressional district... mus' be sumptin' in the water up there.....

[@christinesmith1499]

It’s all about respect for others

[@robertlivingston8835]

I don't understand quantum physics but I don't hate it. Love people it feels good.

[@jaynye4991]

There's also the point that being harshly confrontational on the Internet is not brave. It's actually cowardly since one is safe behind a keyboard. I think of it as trump like behavior, and reprehensible.

[@yabits]

People are trying to cope with so many changes they are confronted with. I saw this written in another public forum, and it got me thinking: "While I still have a right to be an Out Bisexual in America, I wish to complain about "LGBTQ+" being used by liberal writers as an overreaction to appear "all inclusive." LGBT is succinct and sufficient to include all the non-str8 sexualities. With all these added letters it has become the alfabet soup of acronyms already & going to LGBTQIA, where the added letters are not even clearly defined (Q = Queer or Questioning) The "Q" itself is a redundancy and the "+" a redundant redundancy. The AP Stylebook says all of them from LGBT to LGBTQIA are legitimate usage (cop out deferral to all militant gay factions, including us traditionalists)." It kind of reminded me of the impressions I got about when communists would get together for long, detailed discussions on party doctrine. I think it's a generational thing. One spends 50+ years on the planet getting through life -- and here come all these new "rules."

[@contrafax]

Yeah, the pressure for the + letters often comes from the specific people not liberal writers. Sigh. It is a pain in the ass. I don't know that every single degree of difference needs to be pointed out. But I also don't want people to feel erased.

[@silverghostcat1924]

Some are now adding 2S in front of the LGBTQ+. Seems it would be easier to just say LGBT+. And of course, there's dissention in the community, about the T should be omitted, because even after all the prejudice they've received some are anti-Trans.😢 It blows my mind 🤯. You would think those that have been trampled on just for being born the way they are wouldn't want to pass the hate on! Guess I'm too much of an idealist to want people to be nice. Or do nothing; if it takes too much effort to be nice, it also takes effort to be nasty. Don't do anything. But, sadly we live in the age of Social Media Karens and Kens who have to have their moments of notoriety being nasty. 😢

[@yabits]

@@contrafax Yes, what happens is that some people feel a need to really push that envelope out, while at the same time most people are more than willing to accommodate others.

[@dontcare3430]

He's not representative of the the people who live in Minnesota though he is a representative. Crazy times.

[@wayhollobj36]

Reverend I'm gonna take a Wild Guess 😂 that he's a Conservative "Christian"? Another one who so easily brushes aside Do Unto Others as You Would have them do unto you Meaning Golden Rule of Treating others like you want to be treated With Respect

[@rkoff5744]

We motivated people to work, to make money but not to be kind & value life. All life.

[@wayne00k]

Rev Ed, not the "norm he holds dear" rather the "norm" he constructed for himself to live by. If we want to make the Americas great again then we need to live and let live if we can't find it in ourselves to to be kind to one another.

[@auntiebobbolink]

"You show the world." That's true, but the sad thing is there are more and more people who love this bully behavior. More and more people will cheer them on. They don't get that that bullying can also be turned on them. As Beau keeps saying, they want to rule, not represent. My generation was saying this decades ago. Now its become prevalent.

[@suelingsusu1339]

The problem with rotten apples... is that it takes just one to vitiate the entire contents of the box... even God thought so... one rotten couple of apple eaters thousands of years ago... spoiled the entire shebang for the rest of humanity... and even more tragically... for God's son too.

[@suzannederusha1370]

Say what you mean, mean what you say just don’t say it mean.

[@silverghostcat1924]

If you're not careful, you'll get what you give 😉 Maybe people should start calling him by another name or start using female pronouns when referring to him. Give him an idea of what it's like to be disrespected.

[@auntiebobbolink]

"You can stand up for yourself without being mean.". I'm to nitpic with you on. this one. There's a difference, a big difference, between being in power and having absolutely no power. Further, if you're lacking in power and do speak up for yourself civily, you'll either be ignored or characterized in all kinds of defamatory ways. Those of us on the bottom of the ladder economically have to fight and fight hard. We don't have those resources to rely on, to go to. We're alone in this fight snd sometimes that breaks us down and we have nothing left but anger. Im in that place right now and refuse to feel guilty. People could care and help, churches could care and help but they won't. Sometimes survival means anger, and harsh anger.

[@duncansonoryan]

I wonder when incivility became cool ...

[@silverghostcat1924]

2016 and the year preceding the election? That's when it became real noticeable to me.

[@terrykennedy-lares8840]

Nicely done.

[@neopagan1976]

This individual is asking what can be done about it, right? Karma can do plenty about it. This individual will end up finding that fact out the hard way.

[@contrafax]

I have only one question for him, what is it that he is so afraid of?

[@wolfe6220]

Everything. That's why he pushes people away.n

[@contrafax]

@@wolfe6220 very probably.

[@Benjaminsmallwood]

Love

[@dolliscrawford280]

👹😈 my evil self can't resist wanting to call him, her and she everytime he does the same👿 I won't. Just confessing.

[@davidsantor1760]

Odd thought, is there an Overton window for religious freedom/ beliefs ?

[@BookkeeperJeff]

I dislike this kind of nasty display. But as someone who has never had an issue with how people wanted to be addressed, until it started to become demanded of me, I think this is a conversation worth having.

[@auntiebobbolink]

"Share with me this guy's shorts." That can't be good. Eewww.. 😱

[@revedtrevors4961]

Hahaha!!!! 😅

[@auntiebobbolink]

@@revedtrevors4961 If we need to do a fundraiser to get you some new underwear, I'll try to contact Beau. Happy to help. 🔆

[@auntiebobbolink]

@@revedtrevors4961 With some of the things you come across, it wouldn't be surprising that clergy underwear is a vital need. 🤡😲

[@acemarcola]

I don't see tolerance on either side of this issue .the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.

[@ruthh7343]

Kinda puts the lie to the concept of “Minnesota Nice”, doesn’t it?

[@404errorcodeV]

hey rev ed, fix the black eye effect already 😂.♥

[@cyrenedomogalla5127]

I saw this short. The people in the comments who thought this was righteous behavior. Hatefulness rarely if ever has any footing in what's right. Regardless of pronouns, it was pure disrespect on a basic level

[@gerhardk98]

Appealing to the lowest common denominator, Republican strategy shared by Pierre Poilievre and his merry gang.

[@tanyawilliams8254]

Love ya E❤

[@emilyshorette1895]

civil - treating others in the way you would wish to be treated. Uhh... what's wrong with that???🙄

[@PeeEwèe-g2d]

You are so right sir we should not condemn we should not be prideful we should examine ourselves to the word of God not one of us could stand none of us are righteous not one yes people live in sin and we see it but so do we let's realize our own sins as well at the end of the day God showed his Mercy towards us do we have any right to be the opposite we do not Jesus said forgive them for they do not know what they do yes I understand he was talking about the crucifixion but at the same time not one person is perfect or righteous that's why Jesus died on the cross to save those who are lost if people are still breathing don't give up hope judge righteously with respect and with love and with the right intention I do not agree with you when it comes to calling people buy a different pronoun how were the truth get out there if we keep turning a blind eye I think when we say things you must be wise and make sure the intentions in our heart is right and make sure that we're doing it to honor God I think we cannot always be silent Amos spoke about us warning people and if we do not the blood could be on our hands I am just saying

[@deannaclifford1177]

Civility isn’t as hard as people make it. Just because you have an opinion doesn’t mean everyone else needs to hear it. And certainly not in video form, that performative outrage is for show only.

[@maryseflore7028]

I never quite understood this whole "prefered pronouns" outrage. How many times do you need to use those? Seriously. They're all third person pronouns. You never use them when speaking directly to the person. And, when you're talking "about" them, use their prefered pronouns if they're around. If they're not, you do you, and you deal with the consequences. It's a bit like calling Biden "Mr President", or Johnson "Mr Speaker", or your mother "Mom". It's called basic curtesy. It costs nothing, and makes you a better human being. It's easy as learning someone's name.

[@BabblinBrookeBradford-yo9lk]

It seems to me as if the people that are the most critical about someone else's sexuality, are simultaneously the most insecure about their own... Ironically, it's their attempts to portray "hyper-masculinity", that leads them to behave like cowards... Reacting out of fear.

[@tone569]

James 1:26

[@RoyADane]

Didn't Jesus say, "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you?" Obviously, the Good Representative from Minnesota doesn't want to be treated with kindness and respect....

[@donaldwert7137]

If this state rep (or any other, such as MTG) calls himself a Christian, the consequence of his behavior is damage to his witness. He likely doesn't care, mind you, since he's probably not trying to witness to anyone who isn't like him.

[@sabrinadolfus4335]

Jesus I'm dealing with a lot can someone please tell me how to write to him so I can unload personally globally on a lot of different levels I need someone intelligent and interested

[@sandracraft517]

Good grief, what did the Rep expect would happen? Stating your pronouns isn't mandatory, it's just a courtesy.

[@scj2117]

Did not see the video Rev. Ed was speaking of... What are the consequences... His future grandchild, whose best friend (or maybe the actual grandchild) "has pronouns" will see this video. AND THERE WILL BE CONSEQUENCES.

[@Turai12]

If someone doesn't use the correct pronouns simply don't listen to them when they speak. Gonna make conservatives lives quite a bit harder. And I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint but I don't think I can be civil towards conservatives. They've done too much harm.

[@leftofleftdebi8123]

Foolish me, i watched a few of his shorts. I'm staying away from now on.

[@fivecrosses9040]

It’s not necessary to participate in a lie to be civil.

[@cheriann6461]

Though, a modicum of respect is necessary for being civil. Referring to someone in terms they prefer is just plain respectful (and decent). We don't get to decide who others are, so we don't get to decide which elements of them are truth, or "lies." It's super easy to be respectful, and civil.

[@fivecrosses9040]

@@cheriann6461 truth is truth. There’s no your truth and my truth. It is what it is. God told us truth. We weren’t told to pick and choose what we want. That leads to sin.

[@cheriann6461]

@@fivecrosses9040 ...and you get to decide who others truly are? Do you also get to decide what God's truth is, or how sin is defined? Do I get to decide who you are, what God expects of you, what your sins are, and what you are called...all based on my interpretation of any given text? If you grant me that authority over you, then I will concede that you have that authority over others, based on how you interpret any given text.

[@fivecrosses9040]

@@cheriann6461 I recommend you start with genesis 1-11. Peace be with you.

[@cheriann6461]

@@fivecrosses9040 Peace be with you, too, as well as with anyone disrespected by being called something other than what they prefer and request.

[@AlsanPine]

in the english language we import words that are useful from other languages. this whole they / them thing is a bit annoying because it is confusing and a clumsy use of language. it would be much better if we imported a word from another language that does not have sexual specificity in pronouns and just start using it. i nominate the pronoun oo from persian. unlike the european languages, persian does not have to enforce arbitrary sex assignments to objects like french, german, italian, spanish, etc. and does not have sex specific pronoun which is pronounced like the word, umlaut without the mlaut! this way no one would have the excuse of grammar and confusing language or God forbid changing the ancient language of english. yes that was a smartass joke about the ancient language, the never changing english!