Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg on His Catholic Faith | EWTN News Nightly

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg is a distinctive and divisive figure in British politics. Characterized by his impeccable manners and old-style dress, he is often described as the "Honourable Member for the 18th century". A member of the UK parliament representing North East Somerset, he represents conservative and traditional policies, which has gained him many admirers, and much criticism. But a defining part of his four decades in British politics has been his Catholic faith. He often talks about his faith when debating social and political issues, and talks openly about his belief in orthodox Catholicism. EWTN reporter Colm Flynn traveled to Westminster in London to meet Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg and find out more about how his Catholic faith developed, and how it affects his life and his work.
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[@marialuisa4227]

I go to the Catholic Church here in the US and is packed with young students, such a joy , I love it

[@normanthrelfall2646]

Dawkins’ “Best Evidence for Evolution” disappears before his eyes. Famous Evangelical atheist Richard Dawkins used to teach that the “best evidence for evolution” was that organisms; which were similar to each other have similar DNA. This is pure supposition and absolute speculation driven by a passion to obliterate God from the equation of life. Richard Dawkins claimed that genetic research proved Darwin’s tree of life; nothing could be further from the truth. These claims were made before we learned more about DNA and RNA and in 2009 he got his book published: “The Greatest Show on Earth” in which he taught that Darwin’s Tree of Life was supported by the pattern of resemblances, that you see when you compare genes. The fossil record does not support Darwin’s Tree of Life, because there is no evidence of transitional fossils in the actual earth’s geology demonstrating evolution. There is no evidence that plants and animals diversified from a Common Ancestor over millions of years, being due to imaginary evolution. In 2009, the same year, New Scientist magazine ran an article with the title: “Why Darwin was wrong about the Tree of Life.” In it, scientists stated that the Tree of Life was “mis-leading” because Darwin’s theory limits and even obscures the study of organisms and their ancestries end of quote. The “best evidence for creation” is the fossil record, finding only fully formed organisms in Cambrian rocks. Our technology has advanced to such a stage that we can now “read” the genes of many different species and it is even clearer now that Dawkins’ “Best Evidence for Evolution” does not exist. Now scientists have sequenced a great number of genomes belonging to different organisms. Casey Luskin, Associated Director of the Center for Science and Culture, wrote for Evolution News, that Dawkins was wrong! Every gene does not deliver approximately the same Tree of Life end of quote. DNA research does not show a Tree of Life. But what is described as “bushes of life” meaning no branching as in Darwin’s Tree of Life, but organisms that reflect the fossil record throughout time with minor variations, these are attributed to kinds within species due to genetic variety until they went extinct. “Genes are dissimilar in their development and unique as they form into the embryos of different organisms. Ernest Haeckel German scientist tried it on; by drawing fraudulent embryos making them look alike, because he loved Darwin’s theory of evolution. At the University of Jena he was convicted of fraud in 1875. When asked why he had lied, he said it is necessary for us to believe in spontaneous generation: that everything made itself by random chance, because the alternative is Creation and that is unthinkable! A lot of people have a similar mind-set today, this is why evolution will not go away as a theory and be buried. It should be disqualified by the “scientific method” today, but there is wide spread indoctrination through the education system with the theory of evolution which should be abandoned, because there is no evidence to support such a theory which has outlived its usefulness. The indoctrination of evolution through the education system is a “back door” to promoting immoral behaviour within the populace. This is the aim and plan of the globalists to bring about chaos, anarchy and confusion, in short lawlessness, whereby they have a legitimate reason to use modern technology to mark and control the masses. It is simple, if you teach students there is no God to answer too, then why bother to behave! Create fear among the populace and they will be happy to except electronic monitoring by those in authority, but first they must create the environment and the people will look to those in authority for a solution: it is called Cause and Effect. The general public need to waken up and smell the coffee as there is a lot of corrupt manipulation going on by the elite billionaires, who are now controlling bank accounts, politics and the education system, where people are taught what to think, not how to think critically. There is a desire to take away your freedom of speech in relation to telling the truth.

[@dianesicgala4310]

That is wonderful. God bless you.

[@makeletamckay3479]

Great interview! Solid strong Catholic faith! Amen

[@vezna9040]

God bless you , sir 🙏❤️

[@stephenbaker7079]

My parents lapsed from being faithful Catholics and stopped attending Mass for several years, but I and my four siblings continued to go to Mass on Sundays and Holy Days!

[@dianesicgala4310]

What a wonderful gentleman. I am a British living in the U.S.A. I converted in the U.S.

[@f.l.fargose6446]

Every follower of Christ will be loved by some hated by some....that's the price one pays. Hats off to you for standing for your conviction.

[@victoriapang2424]

Amazing and admirable!

[@rebeccadanvers884]

I am from Spain. IBefore the "advent" of covid travelled a lot around Britain. I found the Catholic Church quite strong, with impressive mass attendance, many young people in churches, good traditional preaching and liturgy. By the same time I spent 3 stints in Ireland, and in catholic terms it was depressing.

[@johnnotrealname8168]

What Church were you in in Britain? It is fairly run of the mill.

[@rebeccadanvers884]

@@johnnotrealname8168 the most precious Blood, Corpus Christy and Brompton Oratory London. Oxford Oratory Church oxford.

[@scooby1992]

@@rebeccadanvers884 They are large , well known and well attended churches in Oxford and West London .There are churches that are full ( mainly thanks to immigration from Poland , Africa and India and EU countries like Spain ) , but churches are being closed in many places as we are simply running out of priests . There are three Seminarians in the Diocese I live in and we had about 10 priests retire from active ministry last year . The numbers dont stack up .

[@leonardgibney2997]

@@scooby1992 The wearing of gaudy robes is to infer representation of the Deity on Earth. This is what clergymen do to exercise power and control. But no man can do this. Ask questions of clergymen about the nature of God and they soon get tied in knots. This makes them fall back on 'faith' or threats of hellfire for all eternity. You mustn't challenge their powerbase.

[@louisbollard2060]

Joe Public complains when politicians are wishy washy and u-turn all the time, not knowing where they stand on key issues. Sir Jacob and his Catholic faith are a brilliant example of authenticity in belief and living out this authenticity. A highly admirable politician and modern Catholic

[@MrRea112]

It takes a very brave person to stand up for their faith and beliefs in this day and age.

[@pd1323]

A very thick person.

[@davidcoleman3661]

Yes it is brave to say that you are a person of faith these days. But you should judge a person on what they do rather than what they say they are.

[@MrRea112]

@@davidcoleman3661 this raises a highly relevant yet vexing question because barring the obvious ones, when one starts to make judgment calls based on actions, who could stand? I’d fall at the first hurdle. It’s complicated.

[@davidcoleman3661]

I fully agree that to make judgement calls on anyone is complicated. But it is necessary in many circumstances especially when exercising one’s vote for politicians. This is compounded when you are considering complicated characters like Rees Mogg who in many ways comes over as a polite, well mannered and considerate person from a bygone age where manners counted. He has successfully cut through with many people as being an authentic figure in todays age of plastic politicians as he has thrown away the mould. But is this a mask to hide some reactionary views that most of us would find objectionable?As one writer for The Guardian pointed out he is anti-abortion; doesn’t believe in climate-change legislation, votes against any rise in benefits, even for disabled people; supports zero-hours contracts and tuition fees. He supported Trump, although he has since distanced himself. This is pure neocon territory.

[@MrRea112]

@@davidcoleman3661 You make some strong points here each having its merits and counterpoints. We both agree - it’s complicated! Thank you

[@catherinegiuliano8573]

Keep proclaiming your Catholic faith Jacob! Love it 🙌🙏🏻❤️

[@charlesreid1311]

THE DEVIL CAN QUOTE THE SPRIPTURES !

[@genny4777]

​@charlesreid1311 WELL SAID. You have to live in the UK to really know what a hypocrit Jacob Rees Mog is.

[@rosemaguire4472]

Good interview Jacob A man of wisdom ,knowledge, understanding and very blessed with a wonderful faith. The Catholic Church will always continue to be strong. God bless you From Ireland 🇮🇪

[@scooby1992]

It is on it's knees . Congregations falling and running out of priests . I say that as a practicing Catholic in England .

[@scooby1992]

@@Denis.Collins That is great to hear and in fairness my church was packed today at 09.00 . It is the only Mass of Sunday as our 1 priest has another church to serve.

[@paulc3749]

Rees Mogg is no Mother Teresa guys, don’t be fooled

[@adoremus4014]

@@scooby1992 Catholicism is steadily growing both in England and worldwide. People are returning to their faith. Stay blessed.

[@scooby1992]

@@adoremus4014 I hope so . We have certainly been boosted by people from Africa , India , the Philippines and Poland . There are plenty of children at our church , but we need to try and keep them into their teens . Our congregations arent too bad , but we are struggling for vocations to the priesthood and there seem to be fewer convents each year . We are being helped by priests on lone from India and Nigeria .God bless you too .

[@Denis.Collins]

Very good interview. Colm Flynn asks questions and listens to the answers. INCREDIBLE. He also asked some difficult questions. Good interviewer. Well done.

[@andreagroza2882]

Thank you. Good and interesting talk. Our faith gives light to our life.

[@keithrobert5117]

A fine gentleman who must be credited with knowing his own mind in the decision which he himself took as a catholic to serve an atheistic state and at the highest level.

[@walterestes984]

I am a Reformed Protestant, but this interview provides evidence that there are greater issues that unite us than separates us. Walter Estes

[@Anon.5216]

I think the opposite. There are greater issues that divide us. Protestantism does not have a Priesthood so they have no Mass or Sacraments. The Anglican mass is fake. They are lost. Catholics do.

[@michellea9857]

@@Anon.5216depends on which way you look at it. Some protestants I know who I consider my friends really love Christ, yes they are ignorant of some of the things we believe or misunderstand them, but they know a lot more than the average Catholic in your local parish. I have even had many protestants stand up for me against liberal Catholic priests who have persecuted me for believing the Catholic faith. In a world where so few people stand for anything I would say Walters comment is often true practically speaking, although I recognise the theological differences.

[@la.x-neverthedodgers]

True Englishman right there 👍🏻

[@johnnotrealname8168]

@@michellea9857 The liberal Catholics are basically protestants of another sort. Some protestant denominations vary but the differences are vast.

[@goatfader]

⁠​⁠@@Anon.5216Anglicans and Lutherans have priests and Mass and are not Roman Catholic. Your statement is not true for everyone that falls under the “Protestant” tag.

[@lizauger9828]

Catholic faith represents decency and family also commitment

[@davidpescod7573]

Really refreshing to hear a public person speak so enthusiastically about their faith

[@lorenzobianchini4415]

Rees Mogg is a hypocrite.He opposes Abortion yet he is a man who is taking money to sell the pill.He is no Christian and positively vile

[@lorenzobianchini4415]

Talk is easy....faith is nothing unless it is put into action.Rees Mogg is a hypocrite and not a good example of a Catholiic Christian.Quite the opposite,his actions betray his claim to be a Christian at all.

[@user-we1nb8ov7j]

Fantastic interview. A man of faith who has the courage to stand by his beliefs.

[@lizgichora6472]

Great interview thank you Jacob Rees Mogg, on Values and Politics.

[@johndorilag4129]

God Bless All Catholic Faithful. Jesus and Mary.

[@johndorilag4129]

@@Buckets1000 Disagree with your opinion

[@johndorilag4129]

@@Buckets1000 Naaaahhhhhh I disagree with you.

[@eamonanthony6767]

The One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church has never been the same since Novus Ordo, and it will be healed when the Traditional Tridentine Latin Mass returns, and it will be and maybe sooner than we think and thats for sure, Deus benedicat.

[@sharona_rosa]

We need more politicians like this gentleman .. so uplifting to hear hm speak out and defend what is right. May God bless him

[@e.w.1179]

Yes but unfortunately he also defends what wrong i.e. Boris Johnson

[@eamonanthony6767]

I liked him before he took the Sirship now i will never believe or trust him again anyone who bends a knee to Charles III or queen Mrs Parker Bowels I, is unworthy of any respect trust or belief, does he love money 1st, or God?

[@johnnotrealname8168]

@@eamonanthony6767He is a British Royalist, what is wrong with accepting a knighthood?

[@johnnotrealname8168]

@@e.w.1179 His defence actually seems to be pretty good. However yes it is vexing because of how leftist Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson ended up.

[@eamonanthony6767]

Sir Savile was a total British royalist@@johnnotrealname8168if you want to find perverts, crooks, spiv's start with the royals, the "lords" and the landed gentry 1st, you won't find the fake police looking in that direction will you whatever your name is?

[@50043211]

Yeah, JRM is such a good Catholic that he takes from the poor to give to the rich! 100% in line with the teachings of the young rabbi from Galilee. And I wont comment on his behaviour when it comes to the treatment of the stranger. Such a good Catholic! Could be pope!

[@paulc3749]

😂

[@mikeyk212]

JRM always made sense to me. An added bonus that he is a committed Catholic and wears his beliefs with pride. Never was aware of his Irish American heritage

[@lukemccann]

Absolutely loved the part where he said he wasn't expecting a question on abortion and wasn't an early morning person... and then just shrugged as he thought this wouldn't be good for the political career but ah well. 🤣 Also I felt spiritually in sync with him when he recognised that all that mattered with his father's passing was that he had been in a great place in terms of his faith (indeed he described it as wonderful!), and that he continued to pray for the holy repose of his soul and have masses said for him... and at the end that he can leave things behind him thanks to the gift of the sacrament of reconciliation. Tá! God-issues come first, our human/economic issues are an infinitely distant second. People need to recognise this and recognise that just because they don't share or necessarily understand his conservative stances or justifications on economic issues, doesn't mean that he is to be dismissed in his views. As Blessed Carlo Acutis would say, we are all born unique but most of us die photocopies. This man certainly lives and will die unique, as God intended, DV.

[@user-ju3nz3jz6g]

Thank you Jacob. Thete are many things that i mY disagree with you on but we share our love of God, our faith and the teaching of our church.

[@alexcrowbz]

Excellent, excellent, excellent interviewer and very interesting guest... Thank you for this content.

[@johnburns6422]

I have miss judged over the last few years [ Brexit ] you are a better man than i will ever be keep the Faith , Thank you Jacob from IRELAND in my late late seventies .

[@BelaMadeira]

Superb interview, this is the first time I’ve ever heard Jacob Rees-Mogg address his Catholicism, everything he said made absolute sense and articulated in a way that only he could. My eyes welled up when he mentioned my old parish of Brompton Oratory which I miss so much. God bless you Sir Jacob!

[@michellea9857]

Brompton Oratory such a beautiful oasis in the middle of London, where as soon as you enter the building the transcendent hits you. I take it you are Portuguese? Is there a parish with a similar feel in Portugal?

[@BelaMadeira]

@@michellea9857 Given Portugal's Catholic history and architecture, I'm sure there must be quite a few places with a similar feel to the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, especially given Portugal's devotion to Our Lady of Fatima. However, as I grew up and lived most of my life overseas, I barely know mainland Portugal, so am not the best person to ask. Could not agree with you more when you say the moment you walk into the Oratory the transcendent hits you, the 11am Solemn Latin Mass is literally heaven on earth. Hope you get to explore Portugal one day, God bless!

[@juliacox7288]

Enjoyed the answers that he gave. Usually politicians avoid giving a strait answer and even ignore the question and talk people down. They even start talking about something different each time that the questions are raised. I wish more politicians were like Rees-Mogg.

[@steinrock02]

A wonderful, grounded interview. Blessings on Sir JRM!!!!

[@michaeljohndennis2231]

As a traditional Irish Catholic patriot living 21 years in Manchester U.K., I’ve always liked Jacob Rees Mogg 🇮🇪☘️🇬🇧❤️

[@normanchristie4524]

Questio your Catholic values....he is a hypocrite.

[@bobbyhanly3466]

@@normanchristie4524 Not like you then. "Judge not and you shall be judged." People don't like successful Catholics. If he was Jewish or Moslem you would have no problem with him.

[@lorenzobianchini4415]

​@@bobbyhanly3466Excuse me he is a hypocrite.I state a fact and there is such a thing as righteous judgement.

[@aclark903]

@@lorenzobianchini4415 Show me a man who isn't a hypocrite. Only the saints, maybe.

[@jamilamendes7026]

You must be kidding. He is awful, his voting records prove that. He is pro Brexit for his own interests.

[@Sarah-bug]

God bless him and his family

[@marcianiedziolko9984]

An exceptional man and politician! To be a faithfull Catholic is the more important quality of a politician. Faith comes first! Everything would be better in the right place if people understand that, but they don’t.

[@vivienneoke]

My mum who passed away 6 months ago like him.

[@annmartin1893]

A wonderful interview. Great to hear a mañ who lives his belief and not bending to cultural pressure. God bless him.

[@apb2081]

no he is not, he is a brexiteer Donald Tusk said there is a "special place in hell" for the people who pushed Brexit without a plan

[@tiger.wolf.2033]

🤣😂😅🤣 as if EU when it started was the best plan! and that's why it is falling apart! 🤣😂😅🤣😂

[@apb2081]

@@tiger.wolf.2033 brexit is sinking the uk not the EU. There are 9 countries that want to join the EU. Meanwhile Scotland and Northen Ireland cannot wait to leave the uk. Northen Ireland is already half out as it stayed in the EU single market. Pope Francis made the founder of the EU saint. The EU flag comes from holy Mary.

[@pd1323]

The EU is stronger than ever!

[@katperson7332]

@@pd1323balderdash

[@paulworthington8666]

One of the men I greatly respect, even when I cannot quite agree with him. I can never rule out that I might be the one who is wrong

[@normanchristie4524]

Look at what he says and 'weigh' them in your scales of justice. Then decide.

[@oooxxx967]

Keeping faith alive DEPENDS ENTIRELY ON EDUCATION.

[@QueenofPeacePraesidium]

What a gentleman talking about our Catholic Faith with such a class and even mentioning the presence of the Institute Christ the King in England! Amazing!! God bless and keep him always faithful under Our Blessed Lady´s mantle!

[@janetbrindley1391]

How wonderful to see someone with a faith and manners God bless you Wonderful example of a man

[@e.w.1179]

There are lots of ordinary people who I know who have Faith and good manners.

[@johnnotrealname8168]

@@e.w.1179 Well they deserve praise too I guess. Nonetheless Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg is rather unique in his position.

[@dianenoll9126]

Good for him! I would love to meet him. I pray he is always protected and I pray that his courage and his beliefs will overflow to others to help change the world starting in England. 😊🙏

[@IreneuszCzech]

👍

[@bereal6590]

😅😅😅

[@garethjones6880]

I hope his sort are finished in the next election Greed and hatred are sins In fact I thought greed was one of the larger sins!!

[@lorenzobianchini4415]

What rubbish you speak. AS A CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN REES MOGG IS A SHAMEFUL INDIVIDUAL

[@beckyhdominguez3372]

Men.

[@JCKeternitatis]

What a gentleman

[@donaloflynn3922]

Well done Colm. And thank you Jacob Rees-Mogg. I’ve changed my opinion of you. You’re a good person.

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

I should not judge others too harshly, all I will say as a catholic myself, I wish you could act a bit more kindly and yet I agree with many things you say about your religion but not most of you politics and I do not support Labour or any other party, I am what you would call a man of no party, I vote for who I feel will do a good job and are sincere and honorable as best as they can be

[@frankbrowne6190]

An honest interview from a man of faith and conviction

[@marleyb6506]

🤦🏻

[@markfisher4216]

You get nil honesty from Mogg believe me!

[@davidmccabe4041]

What a surprise, little did I know that I, as a committed evangelical Christian, realised that Jacob is a committed Catholic Christian. How does he deal with the position of King Charles who is both Head of State and Head of the Anglican Church. As a Republican seeking a togetherness of society it must be difficult for him to be loyal to the two conflicting positions. David McCabe Dublin Ireland aged 84!

[@johndorilag4129]

Although the Anglican Church is failing and most people don't attend its services, JRM has a very steep ladder to climb considering the historic hostility towards Catholicism in the UK

[@patthompson8591]

​@@johndorilag4129 Hostility toward the Catholic Church is of no consequence to me at all as a R.Catholic.

[@johndorilag4129]

@@patthompson8591 Probably for you but not for other Catholics

[@whitherandthither]

​@@johndorilag4129That alleged hostility is mostly a mediatized fabrication. If you look on various historical accounts of the early days of the Anglican Church, its so called 'widespread acceptance among the people against Queen Mary' did not actually exist. Only a few wealthy hugeonauts and other recent immigrants tried to falsify and authorize themselves as authorities on the public opinion of Englanders. The pattern persists right up to the present day.

[@janewright2800]

What century are we in???

[@jkjobies]

My favourite politician. Such lovely manners and he talks common sense! His faith is inspiring and prayers for such a good man!

[@e.w.1179]

There are Thousands of people with good manners who have have faith and common sense. It's so sad that people are taken in by an upper class accent. This man may not be bad, but he did support that Joker, Philanderer, serial adulterer, (a man who bought gold wallpaper while people were struggling to heat their homes etc) BORIS JOHNSON right until the very end, when he was dismissed from office. Plus, he denied the disabled a rise in benefits when they were strugglng , while he himself is a millionaire.

[@samsmet3121]

From France , god bless you JRM. Dieu te protege.

[@e.w.1179]

I am a practising ( Cradle ) Catholic I dont dislike him for his religous views as I myself believe and do my best to practice all that the Catholic Church teaches (as do most Catholics ) I just think his support of Boris Johnson is wrong if he means what he says about being Catholic. Also one would think that it would make him more sympathetic towards the poor and disabled, but yet I understand that he refused any rise in benefits for the disabled.With all due respect, maybe he ought to try to be more "in Touch " with the poor and Disabled.

[@bikecameraaction3334]

He made a very good and humble point (and one that also led me to the Catholic church): 'the best thinkers of the last 2000years have devoted themselves...to what has been revealed to the church. Who am I to compete with that?' Many of those who criticise the catholic faith and the extraordinary theology behind it, do so out of ignorance. They usually haven't read Thomas Aquinas, Augustine, Newman...etc.

[@martinb1121]

We need this man as the PM - not the rubbish we have now!

[@maryckeady]

Great interview. Think interviewer did well. Sir Jacob comes across v well: v articulate and intelligent. Great defender of the faith.

[@AnDrea-lp1di]

Superb interview!

[@robinmcewan8473]

And the greatest of these is charity/love

[@jimin-somerset5904]

JRM is the most decent politician in the whole of the Parliament . . .

[@dee2251]

He’s an absolute gentleman. Highly educated and intelligent and answers his haters with respect. We have a number of Catholics in Parliament but need many more.

[@Themanyfacesofego]

Hardly a religion one associates with Western, Parliamentary Democracy.

[@e.w.1179]

True he is a gentleman, and I don't hate him, and I don't think he has many haters at all, but I just don't know how he can say he follows what the Catholic Church teaches and yet defend that philanderer Boris Johnson and his disgraceful behaviour when he was in office. Also there are lot's of Gentlemen of all ages in the Catholic Church, who are also intelligent and who are just as good as Jacob, and if they were in his position I'm sure they would do more to help the poor and disabled. What I do find very sad is that it seems to me that people are so taken in by him mainly because of his upper class accent, it just shows you how gullible people are.

[@dee2251]

@@e.w.1179 it just shows how judgemental people are and lawyers and KCs have condemned the report and found at least 15 flaws in the Privileges Committee Report, chaired by a woman guilty of bias before the report was even made. The same guidelines that applied to Starmer, should also have applied to Boris, and they were that social distancing wouldn’t be possible in all events, but the Privileges Committee decided to change them retroactively. No wonder lawyers called it a Kangaroo Court! Boris had a cake which he didn’t even eat. Starmer pre organised a beer, curry and quiz night in Durham and according to witnesses many were getting drunk. In the Catholic faith, you aren’t supposed to tell anyone if you’ve given charitably and giving alms is part of the faith. As a devout Catholic, JRM would not tell anyone if he had, so none of us know, but my guess is that he donates generously to charitable causes. He just doesn’t make a song and dance of it for publicity like some politicians would.

[@HenryRaeburn367]

@dee2251 utter nonsense I'm a Catholic. There is no such law or sin about divulging, which charity you give a donation to ,and furthermore, he's not highly intelligent he has a history degree. I'll give you one of the many lies he promised the people of this country he stated that finally, after we leave the EU, the government can abolish VAT on our energy bills. VAT on our bills has nothing to do with the European Parliament. This government always had the sovereignty and right to abolish VAT on or energy bills, which after we left, we still pay VAT on or bills, so he lied. The privilege committee chairwoman did offer to resign, but oddly, it was Parliament and the tory Chief Whip who refused her resignation offer

[@scooby1992]

@@e.w.1179 Johnson was a Catholic as a child ( his late Mother was a Catholic ) but he converted to Anglicanism possibly as he saw that would play better with society .his Wife and youngest children are Catholic and he got married in Westminster Cathedral , the largest Catholic church in England and Wales ( and possibly the UK ) Tony Blair converted to Catholicism , but only after he left office . Things are better , but there is still some anti Catholic sentiment here . I share a faith with Jacob , but it isnt as strong as his , but I dont share his politics .

[@nickaxe771]

I love Jacob......how I expect an MP to be.

[@gowoke_gobroke]

As an Irishman I dislike him but as a Catholic I love and admire him.

[@ROSCO608]

He's an inspiration for me

[@barryfaulkner7032]

One of a very few honest politicians left.

[@marylynch951]

Yes I like him too

[@sharona_rosa]

So true

[@peterbunyan3924]

🤣

[@vsts2004]

Lucky to be RC. The CofE has gone to the dogs, I hope the true faith stands firm.

[@ruudgreat9810]

This man shows character and vitality and takes full responsibility for his own, different but highly developed vision. Only dead fish swim with the current and those dead fish are currently leading the country to the abyss.

[@normanchristie4524]

He is a twit!

[@alannareid7419]

Super. Much enjoyed

[@marylou3995]

In terms of, do you go to church every week, no, I watch mass on line, I particularly love listening to Bishop Fulton Sheen - a most wonderful man.....If Christianity falls, then we are back to the dark ages.

[@Anon.5216]

If u are Catholic Mass online is not enough because u don't receive the Eucharist.

[@marylynch951]

No absolutely I prefer to go to Church for Mass

[@clareg845]

Well done Jacob, You have the courage of your convictions. Thank God.

[@Bobby-xr4bo]

He only stands up for his faith in words.. his actions tell an entirely different story..

[@clivejames5058]

explain please....

[@Bobby-xr4bo]

@@clivejames5058 look at his voting record.. there’s a definite lack of Christian charity there.. for example he voted 6 times against restricting fees charged by landlords to tenants.. hitting the poorest hardest.. Voted against financial incentives for low carbon emission electrical generation Consistently voted to sell Englands state owned forest.. always voted against bankers bonuses being taxed Higher taxes on alcohol Voted against increasing the tax rate for earnings over £150,000 One good thing.. hi did vote for raising the threshold at which people start paying tax… but then always voted for raising Vat.. one negates the other which in my experience is typical of the Tories.. what they give with one hand they take away with the other.. would you like some more examples?

[@adriennemurray7695]

Good interviewer asks good questions and doesn't imterupt

[@sharona_rosa]

Absolutely really professional

[@joeemacklin]

If Jesus came back and saw what was being done in his name, he'd never stop throwing up.

[@janewright2800]

Oh thankyou!! My thoughts precisely x looking at the comments about what a lovely chap he is made me feel I wondered into some wierd twilight zone!!!! I don't have to mention why and would take way too long!!

[@occamnj]

Thanks for sparing us.

[@WestsidePredator]

@@janewright2800no just vomit your thoughts without explaining them, perfectly reasonable. I’m not English so I don’t know a lot about this man, I was hoping his detractors might put something out there. Just a bunch of wanky “wahh I vomit” and twilight zone rubbish. Okay, moving on.

[@shotokanlegends]

A man who is sincere and isn't afraid of stating his faith, thus creating the feeling of trust in him: he is ready to defend his faith, then clearly he is ready to defend an issue that is good for society, even if it goes against popular opinion. Yes, a sincere and honest man.

[@billspencer5462]

What a nice bloke! The fact that he mirrors my views,totally, helps!

[@S_Edward_Burns_ArtsEditor]

My thanks. Carry on! -Seb!

[@trevormillar7404]

Brilliant interview!

[@normanchristie4524]

He is NOT from an aristocratic family. His maternal grandfather was a poor Welsh lorry driver who lived in St Pancras. His mummy was a short-hand typist who married the boss....

[@MsHburnett]

Have heard that both mother and father create children not the mothers dad

[@mattbarbarich3295]

He's is from a landed gentry family, which often marry from common working folk on the maternal side and the Aristocracy marry often the landed gentry etc

[@johnnotrealname8168]

@@mattbarbarich3295 His father got a life-peer. He is not actually aristocracy. Also yeah, half his blood is working class.

[@wendyfield7708]

An interesting and calm interview.

[@arthurbirt8846]

Impressed

[@michaeldoyle6702]

Is it "lucky"to never have had doubts? I would think it depends on the individual. In my life, I believe doubts have greatly informed and strengthened my faith. But, if that makes me judgemental of others who have had no doubts and believe, than I am an idiot.

[@alexr5557]

Setting a fantastic example. Courageous and does not bend with the wind.

[@annemcquade7185]

Good to see someone supporting the Truth of the Holy Catholic religion. Real authenticity, is the supreme Spirit within us, that not only unites us through God, yet also projects hearts outwards, because of the true and inner concern for the people. This Truth comes from my experience when writing. Actually, I find the concern in the writing text, like a link and with God, even as God is above. Almost like a God super Love inner ingredient that in some way really is connected to God in Heaven above. Since He loves everyone, and has an Almighty plan, we must listen to Him. The money they could save in the political money trove too, could, certainly help starving, homeless families, agreed? God Bless, you, yours and all. Amen Glory to God in the Highest level of Love forever. ❤😁😘

[@joprocter4573]

Much loved English man by ulster men of different faiths

[@caroaber]

Are you sure about that 🤔 😕 ?

[@cecilialim8318]

A very good interview. Especially for a politician. Good character is rare these days for such folks.

[@Nala1950]

Mr Rees Mogg is no knight in my eye the last time I called someone Sir I was 15. At school nearly 60 years ago

[@markitsche987]

I'm a fan of JRM. Thank you.

[@johnstag1391]

A gentleman for all seasons.

[@milels6917]

Money is good just as long as you don’t let it destroy your faith and you do good with it But money for money sake detracts you from Christ if you let it

[@waltermsechu]

Oh my days. Love me some Rees-Mogg 👍💪💪💪💪

[@seamasomaitiu2999]

To elaborate, as an Irish Catholic JRM stands for unionism and toryism. One of the great minds of the nineteenth century. Almost a carature of himself. Trying to be as respectful as I can!

[@johnnotrealname8168]

Unionism is not anachronistic and he is for a free-market which is timeless I guess.

[@stlouisix3]

Jacob Rees-Mogg is a modernist regarding Catholicism.

[@wenshan9101]

A man for all seasons! Thomas More smiles with approval.

[@mrdeafa25]

His head was chopped off and hung on a spike for a month. If he was smiling after that I would be surprised!

[@wenshan9101]

@mrdeafa25 communion sanctorum is a state every christian strives for beyond death. Christian love and joy persist (Romans 8:31-39).

[@jamestregler1584]

Wish you were in America 😇

[@jamilamendes7026]

Be lucky you don't! I am British and he is awful.

[@ronaldhitchings1847]

I agree with you. However, the left in the States is so toxic and intolerable that I think even the British left are somewhat embarrassed. Manners are important. Fortunately, the UK has leadership that can express one's self in complete sentences and won't hide when confronted with difficult questions.

[@dianesicgala4310]

I love being a Catholic.

[@elmoblatch7932]

I love being a Protestant 👍👍😉😉

[@rogersweet3608]

To be a Pilgrim/Christian is glorious!

[@KeithWilliamMacHendry]

I love being a Scottish Presbyterian 🤪✊🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿who has a Philippine Catholic wife & daughter, however, for me it is my identity & culture as a Scot.If anyone really takes the Abrahamic faiths in reality, then they are truly living in a world of fantasy, there is hee haw credible evidence worthy of name to back their claims up. Muslims, that means your cult more than any.

[@rogersweet3608]

Abortion is killing and Jacob is spot on being for the church and Bible conviction against it!

[@organicpaul]

.....nice one

[@Randolph1233]

JR Mogg gives an oblique answer to a straightforward question. He plays down the gravity of the woman arrested for silently praying outside an abortion clinic. . . says it is just ‘a part of the freedom of speech issue’. A ‘free vote ‘ , he refers to when asked the awkward question. He is on record in a previous interview saying he has no plans to change the abortion laws.

[@johnnotrealname8168]

He does not play it down, I am pretty sure he is for freedom of speech and as such supports the whole silent prayer thing, I could be wrong. As for abortion generally, his point is that there are not enough votes in Parliament or public opinion for such a change (He literally went up in Committee and defended the unborn.). However he does think changes for example to the lot of down-syndrome children can be changed.

[@miguelnunorc6570]

Fantastic guy. I love his style

[@wendyfield7708]

Jacob, infallibility in faith and morals is still the teaching, not only that of Vatican I. !! +

[@2945antonio]

I stumbled upon this interview. It was a pleasure to watch the interviewee opening up and the skillful interviewer doing his job with immense skill ad grace. Thank you.

[@leejames3148]

Everyone pulls the ‘don’t judge’ card because it is written in the Bible (Matt 7). It is the immediate ‘defence scripture’ when a sudden contradiction is about to be revealed concerning a person’s actions. However, what is also written in the New Testament, from the mouth of Jesus, is the fact that the accummalation of welath and following Jesus is a definite contradiction! See the parable of the rich man (Matthew 19:21) and the famous, yet often coveniently glossed over, ‘camel through the eye of a needle’ teaching where people who have a lot of material wealth have hardly no chance of getting into heaven (Matt 19:23-24). Why do people want to fan their egos (having position, money, power and titles) when Jesus explicitly states that in order to follow him you must ‘forget yourself’ (Matt 16:24)? Why do people suddenly and ironically ‘forget’ these instructions? Why do people cherry pick bits of scripture to soften and obscure the realisation that what they are doing is contrary to what Jesus actaully asks them to do? It is clear, from the mouth of Jesus, you must give up your wealth and material trappings if you want to follow him and be a faithful Christian. If you don’t act on his teachings even though you portray yourself as a Christian to the rest of the world then are you really a follower of Christ or are you just pretending? Christianity is a difficult faith to follow. It is not supposed to be easy otherwise Jesus wouldn’t have asked his followers to ‘take up your cross and follow me’ (Matt 16:24-26). Followers of Christ need to ask themselves (everyday) if they are in fact the contradiction or are the words of Christ and the Bible contradictory and wrong? Are you prepared to say which? Would Jacob?

[@chadjcrase]

In my opinion, Catholics worship the Church more than Jesus.

[@Randolph1233]

A good appraisal , Lee James

[@PaddyIrishman]

I've always liked JRM, so to find out he has some Irish lineage is an added bonus.

[@judithmoore9174]

Judith Moore It is refreshing to listen to a person who lives his faith, and has the courage to speak out on moral issues, in this world, in chaos, fear, and without a moral conscience, where tradition and church has no interest to many , they are as lost sheep without any foundation or hope. Good on Jacob.

[@normanchristie4524]

Really? You are joking. Go, talk to the needy in your community.

[@jamesgladwin3573]

Great interview