The Problem with Critical Race Theory w/ Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers

[@alainamolnar2199]

“Divorce is when the parents put the cross down and the kids pick it up” hit me so hard

[@shaunaceypeplinski5508]

I felt this too! Want to share but afraid it will hurt tok many people. 😥

[@AntonAchondoa]

Very eloquent, but there are certainly exceptions where divorce is the most sensible option as staying together could be a toxic situation.

[@YadraVoat]

@@AntonAchondoa Quite so, yet usually that’s where separation is needed - to attempt to renounce one’s actual oath of allegiance shames pious children deeply.

[@angrypotato_fz]

I feel that too!

[@AntonAchondoa]

@@alphaquickship176 I'm incredibly sorry to hear this and I can't imagine your pain. I wish you peace and strength at this time. However, I respectfully have to maintain my stance. Sometimes divorce is really the best option, especially in cases of abuse, or when one or both partners refuse to change their unhealthy behavior, or lack the self-awareness to do so. Staying in such a relationship could just create an environment that encourages or at least enables people's worst tendencies. Even if divorce ought not be the rule, it also ought not be banned or dismissed as a solution. Relationships are complex and some need to end for the greater good.

[@Life-er6mq]

As a new Catholic convert who is of African descent, Deacon Harold is such a holy and inspiring example of how I want to be as a Catholic man. I might consider the Diaconate as I get closer to age 30 too (I’ve got five years haha). What a great example of a servant-leader full of the Truth of Jesus Christ and his holy Church. God bless him! St. Augustine, Ven. Augustus Tolton, St. Benedict the African pray for us 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@davewave80]

I met Deacon Harold at a Philadelphia Catholic Mens conference about 10 years ago. He is an unbelievable man and great role model. God bless him!!

[@Glassimagination]

Hillsdale College grad here! My heart went pitter-patter when I heard the shout out! I'm so grateful for the free online courses -- it's a practical solution for furthering my education while I have teeny kiddos.

[@TickleMeElmo55]

I love it when people invest in themselves - especially when it comes to self-learning/continuing education.

[@suzan1mal]

Nice!! We ❤️ Hillsdale…we have a rising senior at Hillsdale.

[@hannahruth3805]

My boyfriend is a Hillsdale grad and moved back to be in the community 🥰 he introduced me to their free courses and they are incredible

[@cookies4isaac522]

@@hannahruth3805I love their free courses! I am so grateful for them!

[@lauradoherty5951]

What a beautiful soul Deacon is. Thank you Matt for this interview. Im a social worker and I am searching for a Catholic perspective on this topic of CRT and racism. Can’t wait for his book

[@GARZAN10]

Social worker here too! I am walking along side you!

[@marygraceoliva2492]

social work student here in the same boat! this video helped me so much

[@QuentinNeill]

We need some healing, miss the hope and enthusiasm of MLK and the 60s that I felt when I learned about it whe I turned 10.

[@tomeardley759]

My love toward all people is born from MLK speeches in the 60’s. Especially his “I have a dream…that all men,women & children be judged not by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. MLK was one of my childhood heroes🙏❤️🇱🇷

[@row1landr]

I simply have no words. This is one of the best ever interviews and I am in awe. In awe. May God bless you both.

[@ibanezdudeck]

"it's about changing hearts and souls, not just institutions". Exactly. Amazing. So many of our problems are cultural and interpersonal, no matter what rules or programs you make, they won't help until we truly open our hearts to Christ's love.

[@danielbein7599]

(First ever KZbin comment!) I’d really recommend reaching out to Fr. David Abernethy at St. Phillip Neri in Pittsburgh, PA. He’s been reading the fathers since the 80s, is involved in youth ministry, has a great sense of humour, and has a great radio voice - all interests of Matt! Also thank you for everything you all do. Blessings from the Coptic Orthodox Church! Christ is risen!

[@grumpycrumbles7360]

I'm always so happy to see Copts (is that the right term?) in the comment section! Out of all my brothers and sisters in Christ (whom I love very much of course), I've always had a special place in my heart for the Coptic people! What I admire so much is your resiliance against the atrocities that your people have to endure in your home country... You are all in my prayers! Blessings from a Roman Catholic 😇🙏🏻

[@Veritas1234]

I love how Matt absolutely lit up when Deacon asked him about his wedding day.

[@masonshirley4051]

Amazing discussion. Deacon Harold is incredibly insightful and engaging.

[@victoria103]

Deacon Harold is such a gift to the Church!! Great interview!!

[@MrColinwith1L]

really great conversation. I was not expecting it to be so long and just started listening, and was pleased to find 2 and half hours had gone by and it was still just as engaging as when it began.

[@maryannstypa7783]

Deacon Harold , you are amazing! Thank you for ‘telling it like it is’ and standing up for the Truth! Your love for Jesus is obvious. Great show

[@chrisquinn-struck1266]

Have been dealing with panic attacks and heart palpitations all evening. So glad to have tuned in. Turned me around.

[@Parks179-h]

I am protestant. As someone who has grown up in the 'evangelical world' and become more and more convictionally set on a reformed protestant heritage I have been astounded by 'big evangelicalism' capitulation to this like CRT. Two great books from some of my protestant brothers on the issue of the self and the current Ideologies that are involved with the modern conception of the self would be Carl Truman's Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self and Voddie Baucham's Fault Lies. In fact, the Deacon here sounds like he may have read Voddie Baucham's book. It is refreshing to hear that many Roman Catholics are catching on to the mess that the church must confront. Great conversation.

[@sharonthompson8061]

I’m Aussie it’s Friday prior 06:00. Fed cat etc am sitting with second coffee. I saw you had on display Australia’s First Saint. 💕💕💕 Am settled for a great video. I learn heaps of being a Catholic, watching channels like yours. 👍👍 Baptised 2015 I’m now 68 (birthday 24/05). Have ceased going to two parishes due to WOKE. As a recent convert I noticed the absence of Catholic focus. Last year, I spoke to a person regarding a ‘set’ of lessons held on Catholic school grounds in a room off the foyer of the church. How I was waiting for a Catholic perspective, that NEVER CAME. Anyway now going to sit and watch. (Through mobile to TV it’s great) 🙏🏻🙏🏻✝️✝️🇦🇺

[@PintsWithAquinas]

honred to have you here, Sharon

[@shaynasmits3551]

Incredible. The longer I listen the more people I share it with. 😅 Matt keep up the good work and the incredible speakers and the long talks! It’s so rare I find something I want to listen to for 3 hours straight (and am left wishing it was longer). That’s how I know y’all are speaking capital T TRUTH! Love being a Catholic convert 🥳🥳

[@hannahdavia8791]

Wow Deacon was on fire. Don't try to listen on 1.25! The Genesis marriage stuff was amazing. Great to see Deacon. I was part of the Morning Glory family, (as a listener only) which ended in a rather traumatic divorce after lots of family quarreling. Deacon was the peace maker trying to keep the family together for which I was so grateful ❤

[@janebriant-turner1851]

Hi Hannah, you and I are watching the same stuff. I love Deacon Burke Sivers, I was gutted when they cancelled his coming to NZ for the Eucharistic Convention.

[@hannahdavia8791]

@@janebriant-turner1851 Jane! Yes that's right we thought we were going to get to meet him. This is the first time I've met someone I know in a comment section 😅. I'm sure he won't see this but Deacon come to NZ, we're still waiting for you!

[@Bernadette613]

“Colleges are teaching students what to think, not how to think”. Thank you! “Jesus walked up a hill to die on it; if I have to do the same thing, so be it because I have the truth.” AMEN!

[@elizabetho7654]

Deacon Harold's anecdote about the protester as an example of evangelization is so helpful for me to picture future conversations! Thank you!

[@chrisrug2076]

What a great interview, thanks Matt and Deacon Harold. I loved the deacons discussion about the 'crunchy woman in Portland. Just another contradiction in the pro-abortion world.

[@austinsarabia4726]

Excellent man to interview and brilliant discussion.

[@awordonTheWord939]

Matt thank you! What a great interview with Deacon Harold! He's an inspiration and his message needs to permeate our Church. Thank you Lord Jesus Christ for your call and message through Deacon Harold. We ask that you continue to bless, protect and encourage him and his family. Amen.

[@5MinuteCatholicApologetics]

Thank you Matt for your service to Holy Mother Church

[@marissabrown2405]

Absolutely amazing. What a fantastic interview!!! Thank you a million times over for sharing.

[@johns2577]

I just started reading Deacon Harold's book "Behold the Man: A Catholic Vision of Male Spirituality" TODAY! What a coincidence!

[@Hawka23]

No such thing as coincidences mate 😉

[@johnmathews4698]

Thank you Matt! Great questions to spur on the many topics covered! Your variety of guests has helped guide build strengthen my new understanding of Catholic faith! Thank you!

[@epel4416]

I used to listen to Deacon Burke-Sivers on Morning Glory and I absolutely love him. Thank you for this conversation.

[@thomascunningham7164]

You have just blown my mind left and right Deacon Harold. God bless you Deacon Harold and Pints with Aquinas for such a wonderful discussion!

[@breetreadway8631]

This was a GREAT interview! How have I never heard of Deacon Harold?! I need to get more of his stuff!

[@kidmack3556]

His various mini series' show up from time to time on EWTN over the last several years. I wish they would schedule him more often and regularly.

[@suzanneschwertner3026]

This was such a great talk! I could listen to Deacon Burke-Sivers laugh all day long. Thank you so much for this great show!

[@kemmow25]

Such a great true man and person in the faith. All parishes need an example like him to speak out and show true love but hold firm to the truth and faith.

[@joshuaslusher3721]

Oregon is actually pretty conservative everywhere except Portland and Eugene.

[@paulblum4369]

When will this video be segmented? I can't thank you enough Matt for paying for that service / doing it yourself / having Neil take care of it!

[@cristinamz2137]

Superb! I wish everyone could hear this conversation.

[@emilymg1]

2:41:00 Spanish speaking priests, clergy, laymen and parishioners are soooo sparse here in Southern Arkansas. My pastor is split between three parishes each Sunday, celebrating at least four masses each Sunday because there aren’t enough priests here. It’s heartbreaking and really tough. Shout out to Father Jeff from Little Rock - a visiting priest who speaks English and Spanish and has changed the lives for good of my fiancé and myself! Dios les bendiga a todos quienes están aquí escuchando el podcast de Pints with Aquinas! Love y’all and Mother Mary, pray for us. ❤

[@j2muw667]

Love listening to his common sense!

[@elizabethharris371]

Matt I have learned so much from you and your guests and feel so blessed to have found your channel. Please know how much of a difference you are making in people's lives. God Bless you and your family.

[@soni88eliza]

I spit out my morning tea when I saw the duck embryo impression. Y'all praise God my work laptop didn't get ruined. But thank you for the morning pick me up!

[@loribraatz6032]

Way to go Deacon. You’re awesome. Thank you

[@josephdevos3432]

Great interview with the Deacon. Interview goes way beyond Critical Race Theory. Learned a lot from the Deacon and loved his passion.

[@cahmark27]

I worked throughout High School, not full time, except summer, and I say how far ahead this put me from my peers in terms of maturity than those who had not worked or had been given everything.

[@jimisoulman6021]

A great interview. I am relieved for the break from inter-denomination proselytising! I can not say I agree with everything the Deacon had to say but it it is food for thought. Peace and love in Jesus Christ :-)

[@Jack-uo7gz]

The Pints With Aquinas episode that ended racism.

[@bubbawhisk8243]

Man, I love this guy! God bless him and his ministry.

[@marcladuke6302]

It's hard to be in a room with someone who has such a loud natural voice. I always laugh hearing it because my voice has always been loud so I understand the struggle for others to be around it. This man is such a powerhouse, I love it. God bless you both :) I watched Deacon at one of the Men's Kepha Conferences in Michigan years ago and he did not need a mic to be honest. You gotta ask him where his Bible is lol

[@ritasaar2208]

This is a great and illuminating conversation. Have truly enjoyed this and looking forward to the Deacon's book coming out next spring.

[@marymounce5188]

Deacon Harold thank you so much. I’ve never heard anyone walk through critical race theory. So helpful! I’m definitely getting your book when it comes out.

[@marymounce5188]

Oh and your elevator story…about not seeing you 💔. I pray I never go without SEEING the other person!

[@Veritas1234]

"More light, less heat". Beautiful

[@austinsarabia4726]

What resources does Deacon, or others, recommend to learn more about being a Deacon? Books/videos/etc. Interested in learn more about the process and joys/hardships of being a Deacon.

[@oscarcortez9190]

Go through your local parish. They point you in the right direction

[@jennbull0247]

OMG! I am taking the same course on Aristotle's Ethcis! Hillsdale presents it in such a delectable way. It's blows my mind that more people do not know about it.

[@angrypotato_fz]

2:10:28 "...because reading Saint Thomas Aquinas will kill any sexual desire you have in your body" That's an interesting piece of advice :D

[@fr.joseortigas2426]

Love Deacon Harold. He’s awesome 👏

[@brianherlihy4159]

I dont know your guest but, I like him

[@teresad7102]

I once did a meatless Lent and found all kinds of cool recipes. Great to see Deacon Harold!

[@Seliz463]

1:03:03 Matt is absolutely right that everyone makes these shorthand assumptions about the world, and we cannot function without them. Those assumptions are called heuristics. They help us navigate the complexity of life so that things are manageable. Heuristics are not a bad thing. We just need to be mindful, as Deacon points out, that they’re not always correct and can easily lead to entrenchment of stereotypes. And heuristics are also not automatically “racist” or bigoted at all. We all hold a million such shorthand assumptions without any kind of disdain or malice towards the “other.” If we hold this view of human interaction, then suddenly *everything* is “racist” and bigoted. And then our whole culture falls apart, because we are telling people that using their common sense and making informed assumptions based on past experiences is inherently evil. Which is nonsense.

[@cookies4isaac522]

I love Deacon Harold! Thank you Matt for this interview!

[@jessicavirgin]

Best 2 hours and 45 minutes of my life! 🥺😭💃🏼. This was an amazing episode 😭😍

[@jamesalewis]

On the diet thing, all that really matters is that it works for your physiology. I've been on keto, semi-carnivor for four years now, and it really works for my body. What really made a big difference for me was intermittent fasting; I just did that last summer and lost 25 pounds in just two months, and that was after feeling great on keto. I'm actually almost skinny now. Haha!

[@johndouglas4826]

Keto is the best thing ever for me too! Mostly carnivore myself life changing!

[@Unlikelyevangelist]

Thank you! Loved this chat with Deacon Burke-Sivers! 🙌🏽

[@wademitchell3817]

Did you know that WWII Black veterans and descendants are STILL not allowed GI bill benefits? Can you imagine teaching WWII and GI Bill and not mentioning that 1 million Black veteran were excluded. There is a bill in the house and senate to change this. Authentic CRT seeks to uncover and remedy these inequities caused by systemic racism.

[@Joker22593]

You don't need the inherently Marxist framework of CRT to fight racism.

[@lynngraham5841]

I love Matt’s reactions! 🤣 So funny! Great interview as always!!!

[@catholicfemininity2126]

I want to work at a Catholic school, but they won't hire me cause I don't have some stupid degree, I wish I knew back then that Catholic schools don't have enough Catholics to teach classes, I would've done that job but I was taught and believed that getting a teaching job would make me broke and have trouble finding work.

[@kristinwannemuehler9757]

Marriage is a beautiful thing, but it's also the cross. Divorce is where the parents put down the cross and the kids take it up." Wow. What a quote.

[@Floridiansince94]

Deacon Burke, your personality is a Caribbean thing ;) we Cubans are also very excited and passionate people who are often mistaken by angry ones 🤪

[@MissChievousRN]

57:00 I used to chastise myself for "wasting time" getting in pissing contests in comment sections... but my Husband and I are legislative delegates for our district, and we are very active with our public schools, and we both work full time which brings us into many conversations and debates where we really need to be ON POINT with our facts and logic and be eloquent and succinct and powerful with our speech and writing. I realized one day that I was able to debate dissention on the fly BECAUSE I WAS IN PISSING CONTESTS in comment sections!! I realized that you get every imaginable angle from the trolls and opposition, from every age group, every background, etc. So when I'm confronted with some craziness at work, on the street, or at the legislature, I'm usually pretty well prepared!! The Deacon's trump card was LITERALLY the card he had in his pocket. It wasn't HIS card, it was the Pope Paul Institute card. The most invaluable thing he did was challenge her to THINK FOR HERSELF. It might take minutes, it might take years, but he didn't tell her WHAT to think, he simply inspired her to do her own investigation and decide for herself. THAT IS THE BATTLE. ❤

[@carmenesonoada7727]

I absolutely loved this conversation. I'll be looking out for his book😊

[@cahmark27]

Thank you for being so transparent about your sinful attitudes about food, especially how you realized you were justifying over indulgence based upon what you thought of as working for the Lord…I think this will help many people who watch this interview.

[@racheljames7]

I love Deacon Harold. It's wonderful to see him on Pints.

[@patriciahutchenszimmerman9357]

Deacon I will be praying for your debate

[@tonijohnson7132]

Really enjoyed this interview!

[@matthewmasur6749]

Very entertaining, one of the best shows so far. Thanks!

[@lindaames3109]

When I was a teenager the percentage of Afrian-Americans was 34%--- now because of abortion the percentage is down to 13%.

[@Rojofro]

I have questions. Where did you get your information? Did you consider interracial breeding or the division of minorities into more specific sub genres? And finally, How did you claim this all just to abortion?

[@MrsScott-bx8sb]

Since women have a special life-giving intimacy with the Holy Spirit, does that mean that abortion and contraception blaspheme the Holy Spirit?

[@ahoblit]

Is stereotyping the same as oredjudice? I think stereotyping is assuming things about someone based on appearance and characteristics and oresjudice is making a judgement about someone based on appearance and characteristics.

[@AJanae.]

I believe prejudice is always a bad notion/ assumption where as a stereotype is more broad and not always bad (like Asians being good at math?) I could be totally wrong. Maybe that’s prejudice LOL

[@reneerap]

Incredible interview! Loved the marriage portion. Thank you so much!!

[@amandabrannan5411]

So good, I had to rewind many many times. Blessed be upon yall.

[@nathanielhegge5582]

Matt’s impression of a middle aged essential oils Mom saying, “it’s a lifestyle,” was gold. On the other hand, I wanted to throw out a word of caution about changing diets to everyone. Almost everyone should change their diet because a lot of people are very unhealthy. Experiment with a higher macronutrient intakes and meat or plant based diets. Try changing one variable for 6 weeks. Sometimes general diet plans work for people, but most of the time, and any honest dietitian or nutritionist will say this, the body is too complex to nail down a specific way of eating. And your body changes at random too by some genome being turned on or off. I suddenly developed a complex case of Crohn’a/Colitis/IBS that was undiagnosable at 16. Literally happened in the two weeks off I had between the end of track and the beginning of summer cross country training. Find whatever works for you. Don’t imitate someone’s diet just because you admire them (and you should admire Deacon Harold).

[@colajax]

my most sincere friends are all from another ethnicity..!! Loaded with more empathy, loyal, kindness, and true christian spirit!!Manila, India, Ireland,Austrialia, Trinidad, Hong Kong, Malaysia. Poland Hungary, Checz.Republic.. different races, GOD is colour-blind, HE LOVES us all. I wrote a poem about that...

[@suzan1mal]

Gosh! It would be great to have Dr. Aarn on your show. I have no sway with him…if he hasn’t come on your show by the time Parents Weekend comes around in the fall, I’ll mention it when I see him. 😉 Glad to know HC online courses have been a blessing to you and so many others.

[@patrickharman7861]

That approach to the pro-abortion protester is amazing 👏

[@Tatjana_Estere]

Brilliant conversation 🥳! Thank You 🙏🙏!

[@Floridiansince94]

There will always be racist people and people that dislike different people- this is a fact; and no matter the amount of CRT or Marxism they try to implement that fact won’t change. I was born and raised in communist Cuba and there were racist people and people disliking different people in a country with people with the same nationality and background.

[@gibbs9434]

Very interesting guest. I especially liked how he handled the talk with the pro abortion girl. Inspiring. Just one thought, I think considering the current situation and the marxist propaganda our children are subject to we need to talk less about racism with our children actually (even debunk leftists lies). Besides I think people thrive more in an homogeneous environement. But Im French. As European we have probably a different history than America ... Still race is used by the left to keep power and this is just not an issue in estern Europa because not so much immigration. God created different race and we need to value those différences... Even if we are all brothers in the eye of God...

[@Rojofro]

I have serious doubts about his talk with that girl. A lot of the details seem a little too convenient. And I am curious what leftist lies about racism you would like to see debunked? I'll agree with you about people being better in a homogenous environment, but with what makes races different and that you think should be valued? If your answer is different traditions, that is culture, and ill generally agree. But these two don't appreciate people who may not practice noon Catholic traditions.

[@monkeymode7529]

We need to uphold what the catechism says on race and racial discrimination, that’s what we should teach our kids

[@rolandovelasquez135]

Great. Deacons are the wave of the future in the Roman Catholic Church. And I'll bet you anything Deacon Harold can really preach which is so needed in the Catholic Church. Also very Biblical as God's Word requires that his ministers be married. "For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: But the word of the Lord endureth for ever... " 1 Peter 1:24‭-‬25

[@breetreadway8631]

Look up cauliflower Buffalo wings, it’s one of our favorite plant based recipes! It tastes better than the ones with meat I think 😂

[@Floridiansince94]

Not only in the States the church has slaves, in South America the church also had slaves!

[@TheMilitantPrayer]

Thank you Matt. Loved this interview.

[@cahmark27]

I am grateful for your transparency about your shortcomings in your marriage, perhaps you could prayerfully consider going into more detail about the issues, it could potentially bless and help others.

[@cahmark27]

Excellent insight about how your new way of eating is a way of fasting for you, bravo

[@KristinaDMoore]

Can't say much about CRT but racism is not defined by personal anecdotes or how one feels. Not all people of the dominant culture are racist but many are ok with supporting people in power who clearly ARE racist including in the church. When people are still uncomfortable with seeing Yeshua as anything other than a European, when this is clearly historically inaccurate, that's a problem.

[@freefree5453]

Oh my gosh your section titled Ephesians is amazing 😮

[@joannawolfe1100]

LOVE Deacon Harold! What a dynamic speaker!!

[@johnmichaeladelman1113]

1:37:05 - What a boss, I love how quickly he accepted and embraces the challenges he may face going forward!

[@sherif.6033]

Spectacular conversation 🤩🤩

[@amberb071]

The story about the rally and the Vegan Lady. I love it! I hope she looked into that!

[@jeremysmith7176]

The focus conference in Indianapolis was SEEK 2019. It was great to be there.

[@1369buddy]

Good to see the Deacon in a more relaxed forum

[@abrareads]

Wow this has given me a lot to think about. A wonderful conversation!

[@marianne8440]

Amazing talk. Just ordered book. Thank you !