Pints With Aquinas

[@pintswithaquinas]

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[@paernoser871]

I think the church is rather cowardly because we lost the reverence that the east still uses

[@lillight4JC]

Hi Matt, I could be wrong but I believe it depends on the individual church, priest or church leader. Whilst tragically, the majority take the safe, pacifist path, there are still some courageous heroes out there who will speak out despite the abuse, ridicule and even personal physical attack. Please God, these heroes grow in number, gaining strength from the current brave few. The best we can do of course is pray but also support and encourage the faithful minority in any way we can. God bless you and all your loved ones and may you all stay safe, well and spiritually strong in these challenging times. Mandy V (Western Australia)🙏🏼🕊

[@pavanteja9601]

Z Souza are you from India?

[@patrickbath8227]

I think that Christians in the west are not cowards because now we face persecution from our peers, those who we may respect and find intelligent. This is much harder to defend against than an enemy people and this also may bring us to more theological and philosophical insights on the future. (Yeah id like a book)

[@patrickbath8227]

Also I need some more explanation for the need for homeschooling because in my experience the only way to be an interesting person as you guys were saying is if you’ve had to socialize in some way. In homeschooling you can’t always get that and that could be detrimental to the social development of a person. Like i don’t think I’d be a very interesting person at all if I was homeschooled and I don’t see a lot of homeschooled people on the catholic media scene or in my local catholic community.

[@wfla2285]

I teach in a Catholic school that's fantastic. I think a huge difference is that our principal is a nun. She's spent her entire career in Catholic education and we affirmatively teach Catholicism in every department. It's not just the Religion department.

[@Renato84Br]

Proper Catholicism gives us the keys to unlock the right answers in so many aspects of our lives, like in economy, education, entertainment, etc. Catholicism can survive even terrible Popes, which tend to appear once in a while.

[@ThinkingWest]

Two of my most listened to show hosts coming together!

[@wilhufftarkin8543]

My favorite Matts of the internet.

[@michaelmannucci8585]

That's too bad lol

[@jacquesdemolay5171]

I'm glad this interview went as long as it did because it seems that it took Walsh about an hour to settle in and feel more comfortable in this setting. It's been great to watch Walsh's development and evolution over time. He really has established himself as one of the most effective influencers in this genre in the 18 months since this was released. I wish him all the success that he has rightly earned by slowly building his following, while continually honing his craft. Who would've even imagined the emergence of The Sweet Baby Gang as a result? Love it.

[@jacquesdemolay5171]

@Tyler Pruitt I'm well aware of the location.

[@courtneyc5736]

@Tyler Pruitt I think he's referring to the situation itself

[@ZephaniahL]

I agree, and it's only human to take some time to settle in and particularly when speaking to a mass audience. But I admit I don't know how well they knew each other before this interview.

[@sivad1025]

And crazy enough, he's only gotten more influential this year #sweetbabygang4life

[@psbb4him]

Excellent interview. Would live to see Matt interview Matt again.

[@YTmoney88]

Maybe next time Matt will interview Matt.

[@bcbetten]

Hey Matt & Matt! I think we in the West have just gotten too complacent and live with too many comforts. We have gotten too "soft" and don't give ourselves enough opportunities to fast, "do without", or deprive ourselves for a greater food. Excited to check out Matt Walsh's new book!

[@mcrobsaccount]

why do you only refer to food

[@ohalloranpeter]

The Church is cowardly because I'm in it. 🙂

[@GratiaPrima_]

Just caught the Hallow ad about 19 mins in and I just wanted to throw it out there that I just downloaded and love this app! I’ve been using it to pray the Rosary. I’m a convert and new to praying the Rosary and this was a Godsend 😊 Edit: Matt F, take off your coat and stay a while 😁😊🙃

[@BindingTheYoke]

He doesn't have a thick enough beard to keep him warm tho' /:)

[@tabiripetrovich517]

Good thing you spelled it because i thought it was hello :)

[@JesusPedroza]

This was an incredibly awesome discussion! It's always encouraging to have guys like Matt Walsh in the secular media upholding a courageous witness to the faith. Looking forward to reading the book. Keep up the amazing work Matts!

[@lawrencebenz2612]

Church of Cowards, yes: In my Mass-going experience in the last twenty years, I have rarely heard priests and deacons preach about sin in general let alone about specific sins such as premarital sex, adultery, use of pornography, birth control and abortion.

[@marymolloy562]

Castration would be the solution for all the sins you mentioned.

[@lynncrf]

I have heard one proper sermon on abortion and one weak useless one trying to tell people not to vote to bring abortion into my country while failing to mention that it is a mortal sin. And I have never ever heard even one sermon about birth control, porn, pre marital sex etc. I find it funny that people go on about how awful the church was back in the day when the reality is society itself was better as a result of the harsh line the church took.

[@marymolloy562]

@@crazyeight9 just a little black humour! I often wonder what religion would use for severe guilt if it wasn't for sex.

[@erismana2105]

There is only supposed to be one church.

[@mollytrudeau4189]

I told my kids ten years ago that p would be added to the LGBT list and they said no way. Two of them called me the day they saw a news piece about just that happening. Now we are required to call the most egregious predators "minor attracted persons". 20+ years ago I was watching Friends (the show) normalize rampant fornication and said the next push in media would be glorifying homosexuality and adultery as good and necessary and even virtuous. At that point I was already seeing it when I lived in Europe, but this country is quite thoroughly infected now. The Daily Wire is an oasis in a cesspool. Deo Gratias for men like Matt and Michael who keep repeating, with humor, the Truth, against the howling of the liberal media monster. May they receive many graces for fighting this battle,, and may their understanding of what is good and Catholic continue to help guide us all in a time when even the barque of Peter seems to be steering onto the rocks of perdition.

[@theuglydumplings3324]

Well-said!

[@nicthemickatx]

@mollytrudeau4189 you got it all wrong! MAP stands for millstone attached person, not that goofy thing the news says..

[@littlem332]

I love these guys 😂❤️ their strong stance on these topics are truly what we need more of!

[@johndoe-lr9qc]

The church in America is cowardly because priest won’t even tell me when I’m in mortal sin. I go to confession after much reflection and prayer, I arrive only to hear the priest say you didn’t commit a sin. I’m tired of having the truth sugar coated and false compassion, speak clearly to me about the truth, I can handle it ! Tell me when I have offended God! And challenge me during the homily, please!

[@mmiles5730]

Unfortunately I’ve had the same experience.

[@onlyme2579]

You will know when you offend God, no priest needs to tell you this, especially if you had the guilt before confession.

[@leizelsnyder3651]

I couldn't agree more! This is just a gist but yesterday at Divine Mercy Sunday Holy Mass. Our Parish Priest told the congregation and visitors since it was also 1st Communion of about 25 kids.. that if you are NOT faithful, practicing Catholics, the Lord is patiently waiting for you to come home. Go to confession and become in full communion with your beautiful Catholic Faith. And remember! if you haven't been to confession at least a year, that is a MORTAL SIN! Morto means dead. You therefore: are Spiritually DEAD. 70 people walked out before communion. Oh BTW: I got off my Thu night duty at 8AM Sat and drove to the nearest Catholic Church. Approached the Priest in the Sacristy and asked if he can hear my confession (in anticipation of Divine Mercy Sunday). He refused. siting an appt right after mass. No offer of any other schedule for me to confess. There you go!

[@onlyme2579]

@Aaron of Ruth So they should be preaching? Yeah.... Isn't that the point? Confession and preaching are two different things.

[@erismana2105]

Luke warm

[@immaculata_marian]

I like Walsh's defense of banning pornography from the consent aspect of it; however, this is not necessary for it to be band. Pornography should be banned because it's offensive to God. That alone is sufficient reason. Anything on top of that is just icing on the cake

[@femaleKCRoyalsFan]

Not only that but it’s a form of sex trafficking

[@heatherayala9520]

The answer to the question around minute 29 is so, so good. Thank you for this content!

[@SedContraApologia]

That “mama said” line was potentially the best Matt Fradd moment.

[@SedContraApologia]

Matt your face was super shady when you said it. I can see a potential gif coming from this. If only I was isolated from work for 2 weeks to be able to do such a thing 🤔

[@crystald3346]

Do it!

[@BindingTheYoke]

@@SedContraApologia do ittttttt >_

[@kathyanicole9088]

I always thought he was protestant! What a delight!

[@szabolcshursan761]

No way :) he was always very consistent, sharp and deep.

[@mighty_mattso122]

Came for matt, but stayed for matt!

[@hannahguernsey4252]

I would love to win a copy of Matt’s book! I think he made some great points about the complacency of Christians these days. I’m sure he makes even more in his book. My dad and I have joked that we’re almost intimidated to read it because we know it’ll wake us up to our own laziness as Christians that we can all fall in to! But I also see great saints rising up in our generation. One example I’m constantly inspired by is Lila Rose. Not only is she on the frontlines fighting for an end to abortion and the rights of the pre-born, but she never shy’s away from talking about her Catholic Faith.

[@Goosewaum1]

Two brilliant and God fearing Men! Thank You

[@joshuacoleman130]

One thing that I don’t find cowardly is all the amazing people who have taken a stand for our faith and beliefs!

[@mrballerpants3813]

I love the way he pronounces "hallow"😂😂, his aussie is showing

[@andrewscott5272]

I love Matt’s humor so much

[@michaylaacker3456]

I don't think Christians are cowards, I think Christians are 1. hurting and broken and 2. badly informed about the truths of the faith. We need a reformation of the heart, and a deeper understanding of the beauty of God's love, which will lead us to desire His truth and goodness

[@joshcruise2657]

Some Christians *are* cowards. Many won't keep their faith in there daily lives and go along with the secular culture. I've been guilty of this in my youth, not speaking up for the faith and Jesus. You can't keep your faith compartmentalized, only thinking of it at church, you must live it. I'm still working on it everyday, but II still have a lot of work to do. I agree many Christians are ill informed and poorly led by effeminate priests and Bishops.

[@off-meta-michael]

@@joshcruise2657 lack of knowledge gives you a lack of confidence in your beliefs. Some have strong faith and don't worry but people like me needed to study apologetics and watch a lot of debates and lectures to be able to defend the faith openly to people who challenged me.

[@joshcruise2657]

@@off-meta-michael Very true! Everyone should learn to defend their faith and the logical existence of God. Catholics should study the church fathers and know the Catechism.

[@lillight4JC]

Beautifully said, Mikayla. Thank you and God bless you 🙏🏼🕊

[@lillight4JC]

Josh Cruise So true, Josh! The big issue here is finding good teachers who will also guide us in the best methods and equip us with the most effective tools.

[@KristynLorraine]

Hi guys, I have been homeschooling for 8 years as a single mom (and for 10 years bore that, prior to getting divorced). Where there's a will, there's a way.

[@reneepoudrier7981]

Kristyn, I also homeschooled as a single mom.

[@KristynLorraine]

@@reneepoudrier7981 💜

[@laraluna9365]

Single homeschool mom here. Help from my parents makes it possible and easier but I would figure out a way without them, too.

[@brandonmblackburn]

I don’t know that any of you will see this, but I am so happy you found a way to homeschool even through your particular situations. Your kids will be better for it

[@Basbw-z2o]

Bishop Sheen said decades ago, 'if you want your children to get a good Catholic education, do not send them to a Catholic School." How right he was. Homeschool

[@harrisonjones1087]

Loved this chat. Ya'll are both great to listen too.

[@hugolandaverde9316]

We should never be fans of politicians in general. Couldn’t agree more!

[@susansmith5299]

Awesome interview

[@atruechristianforlife7787]

Amen to this Great Video in Defending the True Faith of God!

[@emilyabe8899]

So much of this podcast is prophetic

[@NotScotus]

We are cowards because humans hate conflict, especially with close peers.

[@MarinXIXIIXIII]

While the world changes, the cross stands firm. Cheers Matt Fradd! You are the latest I have been introduced to in this journey of truth. My journey to you went more or less like this... Shapiro, Peterson, Prager, DailyWire, Candace, Knowles, Walsh, Klavan, Fr Mike Smitz, Bishop Barron. I'm 33 and a father of 5 (all with my wife lol). We've always been considered catholic due to our culture. Now we actually believe and try to practice the faith with effort. We embrace it through our own will now instead of blindly labeling ourselves catholic. Thank you for your work and for giving us exactly what we crave. We love to use these discussions as blueprints of some sort to guide us, give us confidence when having discussions with other family members, and to raise our family properly with truth. We get great information and real substance to stand by. Cheers mate. God bless!

[@isaacrinne6498]

An hour and a half of Matt Walsh? Heck yeah!

[@KG004]

I already have the book, very good. I’ll take signed copy though. We are cowards because we conflate comfort with happiness. We traded our birthright, eternal happiness for fast food.

[@teamarie123]

When you asked what the feminine of Donald would be I went straight to Disney and thought Daisy duck...

[@jimmyintheswamp]

SN Pale Ale is the go to. Nice choice!

[@hugopalomares146]

I think the Church is not cowardly. If a man really concerns himself with what God demands and the needs of others, he will find himself dealing with extremely difficult circumstances that need a real backbone to deal with.

[@lovevirtuegifts]

I appreciate both of your work! Thanks for the collab.

[@josephpasdo3986]

This was great! I wish it was longer. If possible you should do another show with him in the future! One of your best

[@markhenryramsey9132]

That’s what I like about UK churches (both Roman Catholic and Anglican (most of which are stolen RC churches anyway). You leave the modern world behind. You leave earth behind. It feels like the house of the lord. I also once visited a ?Greek Orthodox Church in Cyprus. That was absolutely stunning.

[@bv5278]

I think it is a Church of cowards cause most just show up, say the prayers, and then go back to the ways of the world. Not many surrender their lives to Jesus and I believe they have never really encountered the living Jesus. If they had, the Church would be full of saints not cowards. Thanks Matt for all you do

[@mad_marc2757]

Great interview, a'lot of important topics discussed here.

[@cephasrocks8516]

Just the title of that book, a few comments that Matt W. made about its contents during his show on the Daily Wire and a chance reading I did of the Minya bus massacres in Egypt showed me that the cowardice isn't just "out there"...it's in me as well.

[@wilhufftarkin8543]

No way, you actually got Matt Walsh on your show! He is absolutely underrated! It's the only Daily Wire guy I still listen to, because he actually thinks, unlike the others who only repeat republican talking points over and over again. I recommend to everyone who reads this his talk "Satan's strategy in the West".

[@SaintSimonTrenf]

You don’t like knowles?

[@PabloCardonaMusic]

@@SaintSimonTrenf Knowles is cool, but Walsh has that comedic touch with the grumpy bluntness that makes his show so hilarious and thought provoking at the same time. Knowles is pretty monotone imo

[@Garry_Combine]

I think Klaven is pretty good, same with Knowles. They helped me become a conservative in my teens, especially Walsh. I'm in my 20s now

[@Richardcontramundum]

Just popped up on my feed. Wow. March 16 2020 Right as the world took a turn for the worst. Looking forward to listening

[@kylelay6858]

Matt Walsh, at the end, when giving his “advice” spoke on looking inward to your faith & truly being honest with your belief was an incredible statement that I lived through but never really heard in words. That life is empty. When I was about 17 or 18, I came to the conclusion that I was no longer a Christian. I became the insufferable atheist, that no one really wanted to be around. About 3-4 years ago, I realized the lack of virtue and purpose that life leads. Even then, I did not really buy the religious piece but did realize that leftism was a cult that needed to be address, and started to embraced some conservative values such as hyper-personal accountability. I now, as an almost 30 year old man with a wife and son, realize that in my faith journey, I went the wrong way. I took a surface level claim, and it sounded too miraculous to believe and discredited it, where I should have dove in and done more research to strengthen my faith. Finding my masculinity and embracing it alongside the value system I hold has made my life much more virtuous.

[@DFSLJC]

Go all the way and submit your life to Christ and join the Church. That’s why you’re here.

[@zsofiasz.8533]

Thank you 🎉🎉

[@victorialawless7660]

IVE BEEN A FAN FOR A YEAR OR SO NOW AND IM JUST LEARNING ABOUT YOU HAVING MATT ON HERE

[@luciadeloach9932]

Really good talk. Lots of food for thought.

[@bernadettemary2135]

im from Malaysia but if you choose me i have a friend in the U.S you can ship to! The church in the west ISN'T cowardly when it comes to fighting abortion. it's amazing to see people like Lila Rose fight for the vulnerable. Love the show btw, Matt! God bless.

[@johntangye555]

I knew we had become cowards when so many churches closed under orders of the govt. UGhhh

[@Tabatista281178]

Matt’s overwhelming energy and passion is really contagious!🤣🤣🤣 Still, he became my favorite DW show.

[@Winnie-Kay]

Stand for the flag because we only kneel before God

[@SuperBeachbum74]

I started following Walsh after listening to Shapiro, seeing him on Tucker Carlson got me becoming a regular listener to his show. I love his book “church of cowards “ , which I read in about 5 days ! I, too, am deeply religious and wear my faith my faith on my sleeve ! As a Catholic when he says he’s discovered truth, I , too, have discovered TRUTH! He’s very well knowledges on scripture but I urge him to ask and research, …where did the trinity come from, is it scriptural ! How did bunny and eggs get merged into the resurrection of Jesus ! How did decorated trees and the 25th become the celebration of Jesus birth , when it says shepherds were sleeping outside on a day very cold in Israel ? Did Jesus tell us to celebrate his birth ! Don’t the earliest writings in ancient language have a different spelling as to the word was with God and the word was god, indicating by spelling a godlike creature ! Where the Catholic Church claims Peter was first pope , why did Jesus say referring to the rock cite Isaiah’s prophecy saying that Jesus is that rock ? As one who researches scriptural history, there is much corruption in the church causing Luther to protest ! I’m very Christian so don’t get me wrong but Jesus said his followers would worship in spirit and truth. So scriptural TRUTH is very important ! In every action of life we should all ask , what would Jesus do ?

[@carollafond154]

Great conversation. So much is what I think but some new thoughts to ponder over.

[@teresaf4615]

I think the Church is acting cowardly because we don't truly believe in Christ and put our trust in Him. Thank you both!!

[@undolf4097]

Matt Walsh seems much more nuanced on this show than I took him for. I’ll have to check out his podcast

[@captainsheerbun9814]

His podcast ROCKS! He's so funny and honest about everything.

[@johnnymontalvo5620]

Love it! I think that we often conflate niceness with love. Kindness is a virtue, and as a virtue, it is a balance somewhere in between cruelty and niceness. Sometimes, loving ones neighbor and being “kind” entails being less outwardly nice than we’re used to. Enter: courage.

[@viviennedunbar3374]

Kindness without truth gets us the current mess. We always have to build on a solid foundation of truth.

[@pikachucutie17]

The church isn’t cowardly because sermons I hear frequently call for the end of practices like abortion and homosexuality. However, there needs to be more stringent action like excommunicating that one priest on Twitter that’s not following the teachings of the Church and reminding people to kneel before going to receive the Eucharist.

[@jl4e23]

I attended a small, rural, public school (less than 120 students in the high school. I had very good teachers and nearly all of them were religious. I did have two that were atheist, but they did not wear it on their sleeves. I disagree that students leave their faith due to interactions in high school. I did not leave the faith until I was in college after marrying my formerly Protestant wife. I am also a high school teacher. Most students enjoy discussing moral issues and I consider it a blessing for me to work with youth who are open to having these discussions and are not too combative. I always allow a student to bring it a topic, if they choose, and then tell them that the conversation may turn uncomfortable if the they are not mentally mature enough to have a conversation. I always start from a premise and do not bring my catholic stance until someone ask.

[@shurley96]

One reason we aren't cowards in the church today, is those I've seen stand against abortion in my country. In Ireland, we lost the referendum on abortion, but at the time, I was surrounded by so many faithful Catholics who canvassed and spoke out against overwhelming opposition (and who continue to push back at every opportunity). I still think there were many, particularly higher up in the church who didn't speak, and who were cowardly, but I can't fault those I saw act with courage

[@Garry_Combine]

Never understand why a Catholic people would so boldly defy Church teaching and Pontiff Franciscus

[@caseydamato3456]

One way Christians act cowardly is by letting the opinions of others impact our stand for the Truth. We too often know what is right, but back down so that our friends, family, colleagues don't 'judge' us.

[@Richardcontramundum]

50:00 I live in Kentucky. To know what church is he talking about? Does anyone know?

[@AJKallas]

Wonderful discussion, Matt! 🤘🏼

[@_Bumby_]

We aren’t cowards because we stand so strong in our faith, and won’t back down.

[@zacharydevoe8221]

The Church of Cowards can be seen in our lack of fortitude in the dark time we are in now. I have seen that I, my friends and leaders in the Church are complacent in not offending others. One of many strong leaders in our Church that I have seen who is not a coward is Archbishop Bernard Hebda and late Bishop Robert Morlino

[@georgewdc490]

Matt is the best

[@zanebouck5952]

The "Church" isn't cowardly because the church isn't a singular unit. Once all sects and denominations get into Union, then we can get on to being cowardly and fixing that problem.

[@MinecraftLover-dz8nk]

2 years ago: Matt talking about what is a woman Today: the what is a woman documentary premieres

[@adamclevebrowns9036]

The movie is tremendous!

[@ralphdepalma5825]

Matt rules!!

[@i1945us]

I think it is cowardly because we are encouraged to give artificial empathy to fill our egotism

[@JamesSCameron1]

Subbed! Haven't read the book yet, but I definitely agree that we have a church of cowards. It seems like too many in the church are just there for a spiritual experience and have Christianized Plato's idea of our souls escaping from this world in the end so there isn't any work to do here on earth. A poor understanding of God's kingdom and plan for humanity means a poor outward expression of faith.

[@JamesSCameron1]

I'm in Canada but I'll pay for the shipping if you select me!

[@KingDarkhart]

It’s crazy that Matt foreshadows his documentary of What Is A Woman, 2 years ahead of it.

[@topper009]

The ultimate slippery slope example is outlined in Humanae Vitae

[@teresasnamesake4784]

"You don't want to just go out conserving things"😆

[@paulfam4556]

I’m a no coward kinda guy, the fact that our priests relentlessly work with systems that increasingly try and dispose away from faith is testament in and of itself. Whether it be home, school or hospital visits our Priests continue to do whatever it takes to bring the love of God to all in their parishes, not just those in their churches.

[@paulfam4556]

I would definitely cover my own shipping if selected as I’m from Australia :p

[@zestotemp]

Matt, your American accent is spectacular.

[@SuperBeachbum74]

When it comes to those who claim to be Christian there are two groups , 1. Those who truly want to serve the true God, and 2. Those who want the true God to serve them !

[@darrylsmithson2996]

I believe we are both cowards in sharing our faith and standing up for the Word against the assaults from our current society that wants to change it to meet there desires. I also believe that we are so easily overcome because men in our church are not fully surrendered to Christ but are just sitting in church to hold up appearances. With that said I also believe that we do have a remnant of believers that are fighting the good fight. Cause a few of them saved me from religion and opened up my eyes to a relationship with Jesus Christ.

[@pavanteja9601]

We are made for heroic virtue, Christ choose us from the cowardly world to set the world on fire of Him.

[@marchelljones4961]

I can listen to Matt Walsh all day it lets me kno I’m not crazy an I kno that these ppl out here promoting these ideologies are KRAZY

[@curlyclouds9]

I didn’t know about Matt’s faith journey! This is really great

[@ladykatie741]

Had no idea Matt was Catholic 😱😁👍 awesome!

[@myrnaleon8464]

Have they. HEARD OF St.Augustine? He was a sinner. But his mother , St. Monica kept praying for his conversion. I see Trump as a modern day St. AUGUSTINE.

[@giovannidelpiero6631]

I think it really depends on where you go and who you talk to. I have spoken to people who truly follow the Faith and aren’t ashamed of, to quote Trent Horn, the “hard sayings” of the Church. At the same time, I have also spoken to people who see one supposed difficulty in the Bible and immediately retreat.

[@ELECTRICBIGE]

I think the church is not cowardly because it’s one of the few remaining beacons of truth in the West. That alone takes bravery

[@lukeirvine1386]

33:27 Let me just quote some literature from 70ish years ago. What has happened always and everywhere, in every kind of struggle, happened also in the language fight which was carried on in the old Austria. There were three groups the fighters, those who were luke-warm, and the traitors. This sifting process began even in the schools and it is worth noting that the struggle for the language was waged perhaps in its bitterest form around the school, because this was the nursery where the seeds had to be tended which were to spring up and form the future generation The tactical objective of the fight was the winning over of the child, and it was to the child that the first rallying cry was addressed, “German boy, do not forget that you are a German,” and “Remember, little girl, that one day you must be a German mother.” Those who know something of the juvenile spirit can understand how youth will always lend a ready ear to such a rallying cry. In many ways the young people led the struggle, fighting in their own manner and with their own weapons. They refused to sing non-German songs The greater the efforts made to win them away from their German allegiance, the more they exalted the glory of their German heroes. They stinted themselves in buying sweetmeats, so that they might spare their pennies to help the war fund of their elders. They were incredibly alert to the significance of what the non-German teachers said and they contradicted in unison. They wore the forbidden emblems of their own nation and were happy when penalized, or even physically punished. In their own way, they faithfully mirrored their elders, and often their attitude was finer and more sincere. Thus it was that at a comparatively early age I took part in the struggle which the nationalities were waging against one another in the old Austria.

[@markoz673bajen8]

Coo

[@samalander88]

This was delightful. I love that you two spoke about atheists as they are. I’m an atheist and I BIG fan of Matt Walsh. No, we’re not all psychopaths and yes indeed. If you bring the arguments *for* creation from that movie or book, you’ll be slaughtered. In fact I haven’t really engaged with a Christian in real life that was actually equipped to debate me. I’m not a smug atheist anymore and I don’t care to debate anyone. In fact- I’m considering going back to church and re-exporting the faith I left. I just can’t get down on sloppy Christian arguments for the existence of God. It’s hard. But yeah. It’s interesting to say the least. Matt is an amazing man and I love the work he’s doing. I appreciate his insight on so many topics and I just got a real kick out of what these two had to say about Christianity as a brand, Christian movies, and atheists. Thanks dudes.

[@avivastudios2311]

What made you leave the faith?

[@TheTijuT]

Greetings Samantha. Thank you for your thoughtful message. If you are interested in arguments for the existence of God and the way Christian doctrine is constructed from first principles, I recommend Summa Theologica by St. Thomas Aquinas. The Summa Theologica is available online in English for free. I would particularly refer you to his five proofs for the existence of God (Quinque Viae). You will also find a pedagogical exposition of Christian faith in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. You may find this book useful too. Finally KZbin channels like the ones by Bishop Barron and Catholic Answers are likely to be helpful to an enquiring person such as you. Let me wish you the best, Samantha.

[@thefriesens1071]

Many Christians would claim the same thing as you- that we can't find atheists who can properly debate us because their answers are sloppy. It's probably human nature that we seek out those who are not strong in their convictions because they are easy prey. We all think our own answers are perfect. Truth be told, generally speaking, very few Christians really do any kind of research on their own beliefs, but neither does anyone else, including atheists. The vast majority of people are too busy making money and keeping busy to think through epistemology, theology, ontology, etc.

[@christinahayward1887]

Fantastic interview. 🤩

[@jeremydavie4484]

I think the church is cowardly today because the only kind of discipleship that teenagers like I are receiving is pizza, games, and a sermon that tells us Jesus loves us as we are and doesn't call us to ACTION in our culture. I go to a Christian school, and even some of my friends get fed up with me wanting to discuss theology with them. I asked a friend who just came from a public school if he ever shared the Gospel with people or if he ever heard another at least talk about their faith in a meaningful way, and he was really confused why anybody would even bring up Jesus in any conversation, especially at a public school. I was on a cross country ski team with people from that public school, so I got the opportunity to share the Gospel and talk about faith. One of my friends on the team is actually a committed Catholic, and I got a lot out of talking with him (especially since I myself am Protestant), but most of them just saw their faith as "another part of themselves." Even when I talked about my faith in a meaningful way to some of them, they would just turn it into a joke after that. It just seems that people in our culture cannot handle serious stuff, and when it comes to faith, that is a real shame.

[@nellyblancaflor5559]

Compared with other countries, I still envy America who are filled with courageous people inside and outside the church who are speaking publicly on a variety of controversial issues.

[@patriciajohnson1894]

I'm a great believer in dressing up for Mass. We dress up for a wedding, we will wear jeans or shorts to an interview or a funeral. There's a time and place for everything, so why just throw on anything for Mass.?. Is that not an extra special occasion....

[@enberube]

Please have John Scott NHL hockey player on your show! He has a new catholic podcast called the Fight that Matters and is a recent convert.

[@apolishbeast4008]

I think the Church is Cowardly when priests and bishops are afraid of preaching specific messages as they do not want to lose federal and government funding.

[@sethransonet]

I think the Church has become cowardly mainly due to the fear of rejection of Christian ideals when spoken. (Love the Daily Wire btw!)

[@pgsantoyo]

Matt (Fradd), your question to Walsh about the Cross draped by the flag was interesting. It took a few minutes to imagine the visual. The visual seems like an attempt to wash the cross with patriotic fervor, instead of the cross being the symbol that sanctifies patriotism. I’m reminded of a quote by attributed to Cardinal Sarah regarding the liturgy as being that thing that sanctifies his culture, as opposed to being the thing where his culture is put on display.

[@fezzik8785]

I think there are a lot of people who aren’t brave enough to clearly state what they believe. Too often we don’t want to upset people and say things like, whatever works for you. We don’t need to be arguing all the time, but I think I could stand up for what I believe better.

[@javierortiz8120]

We have become cowardly because most of us do not share the gospel because we are scared of what others might think of us. As Fr Larry Richards would say, we have brought many others to devil when we sin with others. But yet we do not even think about bringing others to Jesus.

[@laraluna9365]

When Walsh talks about how he thinks about not saying stuff because it might offend or cause problems then the other side of him says we’ll just because of that I have to say it….I feel that in my soul! 😅 I do the same thing lol.