Getting cross about Jesus

See how we suffer from religious constipation! The letter of the law is bounded, but Spirit is free. The principle of Christianity is freedom. What IS Jesus, who said, "I am with you always", if not this eternal, unbounded spiritual presence, also called 'I Am' - which is what you are, and the Muslims, the Christians and non-Christians, believers and non-believers, the good, the horrible and lovely, the grass and thickets, trees, stones and stars. What can possibly NOT be Him? As the Bible tells us, "Through him all things were made".
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[@xerakis5620]

...."I never called myself an ecologist, I m proud to call myself a country boy!' Legend

[@trudesquires1089]

I would like to say thank you, to the lady who wrote to John, because in doing so, she prompted the content of this video, which was an absolute honour to witness. ❤

[@ToomieC]

Ditto! Thank you for this lovely comment Trude.

[@liliannapaxton]

Yes!!!! Thank you for this letter

[@Chegles1]

Amen! 💞

[@badmotorpetey]

Absolutely! This is one of the best videos on youtube.

[@marie-soleildauphinais9530]

Absolutely ! This is one of the best teachings because it addresses a real concern about christians' beliefs. Jesus is bigger than our limited minds.

[@DerHerrMitR]

Only John Butler is allowed to say "Everything is Jesus!" while flipping you off.

[@annettejoy4010]

Fierce love. Only kind worth listening too.

[@mariamachado3371]

I hear the water running and the birds singing. I can see the green plants and yellow flowers. It is a beautiful piece of the world.🙏

[@janemann8613]

Love your response to this letter. You just keep it simple and loving. Bringing it all back to Jesus. Oh John Thank you for letting us hear you laugh even when reading such a letter. Laughing and spreading LOVE!!!

[@myrtleesther8855]

Jesus tells us what to expect when we are following Him as the Master, we the student shall become more like Him and shall know suffering in this world. We have an inward change of citizenship when we are born again in Christ (spiritual life). We are not to compromise our faith and deny Jesus but we also need to learn when we need to keep silent and also when we need to shake the dust off our feet and move on. Jesus tells us to walk in the Spirit and deny the flesh.

[@lilyawood]

Old man John is absolutely bonkers

[@LoneWandererCollin]

@@lilyawood aren’t we all deep inside? We are the most fucked up beings on this planet.

[@evelynpfriem8499]

After my friend decided to stop talking to other people I really needed this. Thank you John. He's talking again. Thanks again :^)

[@Jonas-ns7hf]

What’s going on there?

[@evelynpfriem8499]

@@Jonas-ns7hf What do you mean?

[@evelynpfriem8499]

@Philip Alumbo Yeah that's true.

[@lilibombin6667]

John, don’t you believe in evangelism? You criticise the woman for talking about Christianity and say it’s better to keep your mouth shut .. but aren’t Christians told to spread the Word ?

[@evelynpfriem8499]

@@lilibombin6667 I see.

[@heavenscent3022]

The man the legend, John Butler...always a pleasure hearing from you...

[@brettneuberger6466]

I love you, John!

[@gdavid4509]

Thank you for taking on others burdens. And teaching us all to accept what is gratefully.

[@defender7624]

Did anybody else find this hilarious 😂😂😂! Me and my wife laughed so hard at this video! John you’re a honest funny man

[@morphosis7655]

I enjoyed this. We all complicate things way to much. There is a saying ‘the only thing in my way is me’ . The best thing we can do for ourselves and therefore the world around us is to get out of the way, allow that presence in, take time to pause and tune in. I love John’s common sense approach, it’s supposed to be simple and natural because it is who we are. Reality is not the stories in our heads it simply just is, it is just this moment, I am is all there really is. You look well John, Phil I hope you’re well too. I will definitely be back to Bakewell at some point. God bless.

[@TheJurgisRud]

"I did my best for animals too, as a young man... Until I wrecked my health." You are a wise man John.

[@toddsqui]

Oh, this was a dramatic one. Thank you for sharing! ♥

[@matt_cummins28]

"To make whole be whole". God bless you, too, Mr. Butler. Namaste.

[@paulbelfrage876]

Dear John, Thank you for this video. Hearing you speak of being surrounded with the beauty of the earth resonates with me very much. I believe it is my own love of creation that brings me nearer to God/Spirit whenever i am surrounded by it. I love the way you speak of yourself as a "country" boy too! Thank you again for your encouragement & wisdom thru these video's. God bless.

[@Mike-vy9es]

John's words seasoned with wisdom and commonsense.

[@user-gr1xi4kd7o]

I’m not a spiritual person and not a huge believer, but I love watching John’s videos. They help me get the point of view of different religions and they’re very welcoming and calming. Thank you John! 🥰

[@vigorofavirgo3916]

Your spirits drawn to it, though, that’s for sure

[@user-gr1xi4kd7o]

@@vigorofavirgo3916 Agreed

[@FireBrigadeAGoGo]

This is perfect.

[@kymarmstrong]

i have just found you through watching a documentary titled Who we are. God bless you and thank you for your words. I pray for blessings and happiness for you.

[@thewasp9476]

I am Jewish and I find this helpful

[@facetime4me]

Loved seeing you get feisty! You even said “blimey” at one point. And you set the record straight so beautifully! God bless you John.

[@seangalligan9581]

“Have you heard of the pot calling the kettle black?” He just roasted her.

[@seangalligan9581]

We all deserve to be roasted by him lol

[@vanbaz4440]

​@@couchconcerts and I think he'd roast you too for judging that. We all sinners hallelujah Ahahahahha the circle is going.

[@wmbrust]

@@seangalligan9581 I’d personally pay to be roasted by him. At least I’d get something constructive out of it. 😂

[@vanbaz4440]

@@couchconcerts nothing. ahahahahahha

[@defender7624]

😂😂😂

[@daisymorningstar6666]

Hi Mr. Butler, I just wanted to thank you for making these videos. I’ve been watching for about a year now. I can tell that you have some mixed feelings about doing this, it seems like most questions can be answered by just being still and listening, and I can see that you want to say “have you all been listening to anything I say?” But I really enjoy hearing your voice and getting to know you, so thank you.

[@tiffanygoss9380]

I have no questions, I just want to say THANK YOU! You and your videos have brought me great peace and joy.

[@esthermalone436]

Our Lord has surely blessed you with wisdom John Love @prayers Esther 🕊🤍🙏🏼

[@ie8111]

Mr. Butler, thank you so much for your kind and wise way. I enjoyed this video so much. I wished more people were more like you. You are a wonderful role model!

[@TRENDINGVIDEOSTRV]

The legend himself!

[@mrgstar5945]

Spread those wings John, they are ow so beautiful 💫 love your words, honest and to the point every time 💗 love 'n' light

[@sgt7]

I'm a former fundamentalist Christian. It was with profound difficulty that I extricated myself from this mindset. You know God is in you and expressing himself through you in some way every day regardless of your religion or sin. This God, pure love, could not be a fundamentalist by definition.

[@peaceswirl]

Can ya feel me heart smiling.

[@rainingwords5775]

Yess All things are One and sadly there are just many who r still hung up thinking their religion is the only way and stuck on religion like this lady.. Thank you John, so beautifully explained with so much wisdom and loving kindness as always 🙏🌞💕 helping to wake up everyone who is listening and ready 🙏🌎💖 One Love to All

[@lunadeb]

It's your spiritual maturity that 'doesn't mind' those who don't get you, but please know there are many of us who do ....

[@homelessballoon]

I really love your honesty, John Butler! Thank you for not being afraid to say directly what you mean and at the same time explaining the core of your own faith! «The only rule in the Christian faith is freedom!» - Wonderful!

[@theindigoman4777]

The fact he doesn't need glasses to read a letter when I do at 22 is very impressive.

[@catherinea2726]

You make me smile John Much love from Ireland ❣❣

[@eileen7466]

I love love love you dear John. I needed a slap on the wrist myself today and your words did it... through darling Jesus

[@katherinepierce4289]

Thank you for this video. It came at a perfect time for me this week. Love and blessings to you!

[@KnutFan]

How deeply, deeply satisfying this was to listen to

[@reijo437]

Thank you John and Phil.

[@magdalenagauderon3754]

You are a Marvel.💕God bless you John.

[@jiricervenka8383]

Thank you John. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. What a great video. :)

[@hightower6546]

Thank you, John.

[@nokuhlekushbiyela]

I just discovered John. Thank God I did😊 so much insight especially for young people like me.

[@davidd5529]

Absolutely brilliant ❤️

[@stephengodfrey8286]

Well said John, you are a amazing man

[@emmanuelwolf6568]

Another wonderful video John,thankyou for your time.

[@vico3763]

Nailed it !! Simple and easy....

[@tomekgorniak]

God bless you until another day.

[@stepanyanmariam]

Thank you:) God bless you

[@glvarner]

Very good, Good Sir. Peace be unto you and all of us.

[@tracybailey680]

wonderful, beautiful!

[@pathiggins6513]

Wonderful! Thank you ❤️

[@Viator19]

The more I study and reflect on the teachings of Christ the more I get turned off by religion and its rules and regulations. "My yoke is easy and my burden is light" - Matthew 11:28-30.

[@Viator19]

@@simpleton2090 Amen to that

[@defender7624]

I don’t like religion but I love Jesus. Religious people hung Jesus on the cross. You won’t catch me in another church unless I’m in a casket.

[@emmanuelwolf6568]

Me too,.....me too.

[@hubflower5433]

You don’t need religion, you just need God and Jesus

[@lukeneely389]

That's just lazy spirituality.

[@rickyjackson7598]

John nails it everytime.

[@mmmfun77]

GREAT VIDEO! WOW! ❤ from Phoenix, Az

[@thepinkonesoterrify623]

I love me some wholesome content, your channel is one of the few reasons I still use my KZbin account:)

[@NovarRust]

Change your YT name then, spread love, not hate.

[@CrankyRayy]

@@NovarRust RUDE

[@okanagangoddess]

bless you my friend

[@EarMonk]

For the lady who wrote the letter: watch the movie “silence”. It’s about faith

[@mikaelkorsgaard]

The one starring Neeson?

[@EarMonk]

@@mikaelkorsgaard yes !

[@EarMonk]

@@mikaelkorsgaard It's the answer to her question in a very dramatic way.

[@stepanyanmariam]

that movie really helped me to understand something but I think it's a little risky to advise it cause it's a little hard to handle and can be disappointing if heavier than one can carry

[@maurice5402]

Brilliant movie! I stil think about it to this day and it's been a year since I saw it.

[@thesapper]

Love it!!!!!

[@carlopog93]

This was intense. Thanks sir 👊

[@ChiMasterMedia]

Thank you John 🙏💎💤

[@markusmeyer6391]

The fact that you are scared of these questions reassures me that it's normal and natural reaction, and helps me to let go of the ideal of meditation to not get lost in that idea of meditation or presence instead of BEING present . The more questions, the bigger the fear. Feet on the ground, Listen and look. Observing you, is a blessing. Thank you for your courage.

[@benjaminj2666]

Lol. I've never seen John that worked up. What a precious gift.

[@robertparker2088]

Another inspirational presentation gents.Thanks again and keep up the good work.Keep safe n well.🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏🌟

[@AY_550]

I respect you so much, because you remind me of Imam Ali (PBUH. Imam Ali was Prophet Muhammad’s son in law and cousin), when he said: “our enemies are not the Jews or Christians, our enemy is our own ignorance.” I am a Shia Muslim, and I admire you very much, for you are a true believer and servant of God almighty. May peace be upon you.

[@harper6205]

Can’t wait until we all reach spiritual maturity!

[@fairweatherfriends.]

Never seen John so fired up.

[@hayleyjane6763]

Thank you.

[@juliajacklin5584]

Thank you for making this video John Butler.( Regretfully ) I find that I am frequently the author of similar duologue. Watching and listening to your videos have helped me to remember to put my feet on the ground... look & listen. Such duologue does not exist in the stillness.

[@TasteofIntelligence]

The moment I clicked on your video, I got a dating ad for Christians.... Is this your gift to us John? 😅😂

[@LoneWandererCollin]

Same here! I chuckled

[@berendtuin5488]

Super John!

[@taxiclone6417]

Thank you

[@wardjunior1450]

This is a roast channel now. I love this.

[@awall1995]

All the love. 🙏

[@HillyHonka]

I agree, John. I used to put Jesus in a box with all of these laws and I also used to judge others who did not believe as I do but I was wrong to do that. Jesus said and I’m not sure if I’m quoting Him accurately, but much like this, “I have come not to condemn the law but to fulfill it”. I believe, as I believe you do, that Jesus is in all of creation, and we are none of us any better than another, just as all of creation is just as special. We all come from God and none of us are any closer to the truth than the other. Our souls are saved by grace and not by our own doing. We must be humble and therefor kind to one another. We must come to the realization that we are all of the Spirit, which is God and to Him we should return. God bless you, my friend.

[@jthoard]

Amazing lesson

[@truthseeker6584]

Wonderful reaction to a sad and restricted view of the Divine. Brought across with humor and love and so much truth. It would be so wonderful if all Christians had John´s insight.

[@DarkAutumn3D]

I love your brutal honesty, John. People these days can't stand to hear the truth. They'd rather see the world through rose tinted glasses but the world just isn't like that. Accept the world for what it is, accept that it's not perfect, accept that we're not perfect and spend time working on ourselves, enlightening ourselves. It's easier to face the darkness of the world every day than coming down from years of denial.

[@annawray2220]

I love this

[@redroots3103]

"I hope I have offended anyone" he says, while laughing his ass off 😂 LMAO

[@northpole9311]

"What is going on in your mind"......John steers the titanic in the opposite direction of the iceberg to FREEDOM.....

[@k8eekatt]

Another beautiful meeting in God's country.

[@snet9693]

Thank you John and Phil, as always. I have a situation for consideration. As of late, I am harbouring increasing amounts of anger. In particular, I find myself getting upset or angry with other people and it is causing me to lose control of my composure and emotions. This anger, in turn, is negatively affecting my general disposition and increasing my feelings of unhappiness and depression. I would appreciate any thoughts or wisdom you have on managing anger "in the moment" or letting go of anger in general. Many thanks!

[@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order]

Hi, obv I'm not John, but can I suggest something? It helps me though I don't know if it will help you or not. What I do, is I spend time every day, recording my thoughts and feelings onto a Dictaphone, and this helps me to work through my emotions. You could write a journal if you prefer. I also find that running regularly helps a lot, although brisk walking is very effective too. I find the Dictaphone enables me to release the negative thoughts/emotions, and I usually feel more peaceful and balanced after.

[@snet9693]

@@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order Thank you for the suggestions/personal experience. I have never been very good at keeping to a journal for anything longer than a few days at a time. However, using a dictaphone might be a better idea for me. In this case I expect the voice recorder on the phone would allow me to record dates and times and other relevant information. Thanks!

[@jacekmicka5183]

PURE WISDOM.

[@floriancatalin7879]

I was thinking for a while for a good response for this video. In one of your first videos you where talking about your mystic burning ... if this lady is mature enough to understand, that's exactly what happened here. I usually watch your videos mostly for the relaxing effect they have on me, but i really appreciate the message here. In my life experience so many religious people had this attitude. Hopefully you changed / deconstipated a few minds. If it wasn't for the lockdown i would had drove to Bakewell to give you a big hug John. Stay safe

[@MelMelMel]

It's hilariously ironic how bad we try to grasp the concept of letting go.

[@SBM851]

John you really made me laugh on this one

[@JoaoSilva-qo7tr]

Could you put subtitles (in English) on the videos? As I am from Brazil, I have not yet learned the language enough to clearly listen to others, so the caption could help me ...

[@mudshrooze]

Sir, I know the videos are a lot of work and you have a lot of people who turn to your wisdom. Or rather Gods wisdom through you as we all hope But just wanted to say I'm thankful you do

[@sandrajames4665]

Jesus died for all peoples. We are all sinners . Jesus is grace😃♥️xxx

[@tchernob]

Wow THAT is an answer

[@Idkjoeyy11]

There has been things I have done to upset others or create a negative connection between them and that feeling of regret and shame overwhelms me throughout my life. Perhaps I haven’t seen the video that answers my question, but how would I make peace with myself and those I have affected. Thank you both so much for the spiritual guidance

[@wmalgal]

I think what John is talking about at the end of this is the "Universal Christ" as Richard Rohr put it. It's described as clear as day in the first chapter of John's Gospel.

[@samuelmcgovern]

Very entertaining!

[@dirtyunclehubert]

"guess what - feet on the ground - listen and look." that is the ultimate john butler intro! and if this video wasnt the absolute proof that john is absolutely undogmatic as belief should be.....then....i dont know what can be done.

[@joannepereira5080]

Thank You John Thank you Jesus we have no rights to Judge I grow up Catholic but I now the religion is not Jesus is just a religion all religions love Jesus Only that should be enough for all of us ..I do understand what you saying dear John Jesus is all people & any living thing We have no rights to judge no one, sometimes I Judge in comments people in real reality shows & I feel bad after lately I just don’t get in to the shows or I stop watching .. I shouldn’t be judging no one .. 🙏💖

[@lukeneely389]

All religions, or most religions, live Jesus you say. Fine. Largely true. But that doesn't discredit any religions in their love of Christ, including Catholicism

[@jcjs33]

my mentor and guru for many a decade has been Mr McGoo...he gets through on 'trust'...ah...feet on the ground...

[@kevinhollywood1978]

Awwww!!! John I'm on my knees laughing I do apologise but you really make me laugh with your no nonsense attitude I love it #feetontheground

[@mindovermatter3328]

Everyone does realise that this is the talk that will be immortalised, don't they?