The Light Side and Dark Side of Christianity

[@andreasviken2949]

If you’re gonna do a Star Wars video about Buddhism I think you should also do a video on LoTR, Tolkien and Catholicism

[@bernadottemax]

That would be epic

[@ElijahDawkins-yb1uc]

Please do!

[@AmericanImperium1776]

Agreed. 👍

[@JoWilliams-ud4eu]

And maybe a Narnia video and anglicanism?

[@kingoffire105]

​@@JoWilliams-ud4eu Yes!

[@TeenageEvangelist]

God: I am your Father. Sinner: Nooooooo

[@ApostolicStorm]

Every knee shall bow…

[@Blasted_Potato]

@@ApostolicStorm woooooooosh

[@ifthatthenthis3797]

​@@ApostolicStorm it's a play on Luke and Darth Vader

[@dodar.]

"Star Wars is Buddhist propaganda." - redeemed zoomer 2024

[@JoWilliams-ud4eu]

He's right, though

[@PrimmSlim927]

Star wars is more taoist though

[@julianstone1192]

More Zoroastrian I would say

[@scottmcloughlin4371]

@@JoWilliams-ud4eu Buddhist practice is more of a How-To collection than a What-That. Metaphorically Christians all over the world have toolboxes full of tools (kitchens full of gadgets, etc.). Our tradition of Christian How-To (Ladder of Divine Ascent, Liturgy of the Hours, etc.) needs reviving all across Christendom.

[@Ordo1980]

It is. And it seems like it worked on me :)

[@MissouriBaptistApologetics]

Your point on the trad movement being a cover and a pretense for stroking their ego and mocking others is completely true: "But to the wicked God says, what right have you to recite my statutes or take my covenant on your lips? For you hate discipline , and you cast my words behind you" (psalm 50:16). The psalmist says too that, "his speech was smooth as butter, yet war was in his heart, his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords" (psalm 55:21)

[@PatrickHunter-hz2og]

He who does not hate where he ought to hate, will not love where he ought to love -Edmund Burke

[@TheSignofJonah777]

Pastor said he didn’t like talking about sin from the pulpit. Left the church.

[@jaypritchard7122]

Well depends on how that is presented. We need to be taught that we were saved from our guilty sin. But I will say any pastor too focused on sin and the law and I’m out of there. That’s Judaism and not Christianity. Jesus defeats sin! Not us. Jesus was born a virgin and is not the seed of Adam. We are born from the seed of Adam. Jesus is the only one the father recognizes as righteous. A message focused on human sin is boring, useless, only looks at the symptom of the problem and not the solution which is Jesus. God bless you! Have a good week.

[@JohnSmith-mf3dh]

If you don't talk about the sin, you end up doing the sin. Even the Bible speaks about sin, why? to learn HOW TO AVOID IT!

[@jaypritchard7122]

@@JohnSmith-mf3dhyou end up doing sin because you are a child of Adam. And you will be until you die. Christian or not. There is nothing you can do to free yourself. The solution is Jesus and his timing.

[@TheSignofJonah777]

@@jaypritchard7122 he wouldn’t even say one would go to hell if they didn’t repent.

[@jaypritchard7122]

@@TheSignofJonah777 I would agree that’s a problem because that’s denying the need for Jesus. Also denying that one is a sinner is denying the need for Jesus as well.

[@Pelinca]

Hey Zoomer, long-time follower here. I remember you mentioning on your Instagram stories that you wanted to repent because you noticed you were focusing more on deep theological studies than on your devotional time and prayer life. I don’t know why, but when you grabbed your Bible and showed it to the camera in the beginning of the video, I felt that you were genuinely working towards this. If that’s the case, I’m sure God is proud of you.

[@braydendaley3982]

Today I was baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Came from a UPCI background and your channel got me into theology which led me to reading the scriptures and realizing the truth that is the trinity. Now I am a part of a PCA church.

[@Thatoneguy-pu8ty]

congratulations!

[@JoWilliams-ud4eu]

Godspeed

[@ogloc6308]

praise God

[@braydendaley3982]

Thank you!

[@jh_esports]

congratulations!

[@edallenby9202]

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[@fabiopaolucci4498]

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[@andersonpowell737]

God has used her to save so many lives including mine, could remember when I started with her back in 2023

[@mikuawo2603]

Redeemed Zoomer eres un gran canal, siempre me gustan tus videos, soy un catolico que te sigue desde argentina, abrazo y dios te bendiga!!! :✝✝✝

[@FollowJesusLORD]

Amen

[@davidmunoz4108]

Nunca esperé encontrar un comentario en español en este canal. Pero me alegra que atraviese culturas

[@JohnSmith-mf3dh]

Bendiciones hermano en Cristo.

[@Thatoneguy-pu8ty]

¡Dios te Bendiga! ❤️✝️

[@AHealthySnack]

No hablo español, pero me alegra que Google lo haga.

[@thoughtgaming492]

I’m all for religious breakdowns of Star Wars, lord of the rings, matrix, etc.

[@JoWilliams-ud4eu]

Yeah

[@DevotionToChrist]

The Matrix is sort of Gnostic.

[@zoomerjack5435]

@@DevotionToChrist Didn’t the creators actually say that? I know they also said it’s actually an allegory for being transgender more than 20 years after the original film’s release.

[@kze24]

As long as we can still watch those movies while being critical of their teachings.

[@thoughtgaming492]

@@kze24 no you only get to watch the chosen for the rest of your life

[@TheSignofJonah777]

RZ I can see you getting genuinely excited just about filming this video half way through God bless you we praise God we have someone like you to raise up a new generation of Christian intellectuals.

[@GreenEyePhantom]

Say what!! A video about star wars being Buddhist propaganda and Jesus being more sith than a Jedi!?!? Yes ! Please make this video!!

[@matthewvanburen6415]

We would have to wait until May of next year. The fourth that is.

[@alfieingrouille1528]

?

[@JoWilliams-ud4eu]

We need it

[@utarefson9]

​@@alfieingrouille1528They're referring to a Star Wars meme that became the official celebratory day for that franchise.

[@Im_Allergic_To_Chapstick]

Its out​@@matthewvanburen6415

[@Julian-hy7tn]

Ay bro u came out of the most liberal state a christian God bless you. You are built different.

[@WarriorcatGerda]

Only in Ohio can a liberal become a Christian

[@fallenkingdom-zd8xh]

It’s like All Saints Day and All Souls Day. The former is the light side with the phrase “Omnes sancti et mulieres, ora pro nobis” and the latter is the dark side with the phrase “Memento mori”

[@MatthewDaniel3]

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[@JenniferLyn1919]

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[@BenjaminCharles-z0]

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[@BenjaminCharles-z0]

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[@ChristopherThomasMedia]

Wow, what a coincidence, I’ve been hearing about her from different people. Who exactly is this Melissa Jonas Richard?

[@sophiaeq]

As a woman, I have to say you're spot on about the hobby lobby thing. I could spend all day in there lol

[@erikabutterfly]

So could I. Good thing they don't exist in my country 😅

[@sophiaeq]

@@erikabutterfly haha I don't have one super close to where I live, which is probably a good thing

[@jd9119]

@@sophiaeq Doing arts and crafts isn't exactly the worst thing you can be doing.

[@sophiaeq]

@@jd9119 True

[@kimarous]

Regarding "hate the sin, love the sinner", I have a homosexual kinsman who I love as a person, even if I do not support his homosexuality. I am not going to turn my back on family on those grounds.

[@Mars-5103]

I’ve got several Liberal friends, I respect their opinion as their own free will and prerogative even if I think they are completely wrong.

[@PB-mp4rt]

If hate the sin, love the sinner, is correct theology; then why is the unrepentant sinner cast into hell, and not just his sin?

[@mrwyatt6006]

@@PB-mp4rtHate the sin love the sinner is how we are supposed to act towards others. We are no better than anyone else. However, unless you are saved and have been washed of sin, to God the sin and sinner are inseparable.

[@PB-mp4rt]

​@mrwyatt6006 Psalm 139:21,22. No separation of the two there!

[@AJX-2]

@@PB-mp4rt Because the unrepentant sinner is choosing sin over God, and God will respect his free will. If you don't want to reject sin, God won't force you to.

[@LibertarianPatriot]

This is something I preach about: Saint James tell us that true religion is this: to minister to orphans and widows in their afflictions (light side) AND to keep oneself unstained from the world (dark side) we must as Christians embrace both

[@ikemeitz5287]

I totally agree with all of this! I kinda wish you'd used a different metaphor than "light" and "dark" considering 1 Jn 1:5 - "God is light, and in him is no darkness at all." But I get the emphasis, and it's helpful to hear it. I think I skew a little toward the "light" end of the spectrum. This is a good reminder to hate sin as God hates sin.

[@pentiumdeusex-machina4645]

I know for a fact that I can't be the only one interested in that "Darth Jesus" video.

[@matthewvanburen6415]

Have you ever heard the tragedy of Darth Jesus the Wise? I thought not; its not a tale the Buddhists would tell you...

[@JoWilliams-ud4eu]

We need it

[@julianstone1192]

@@matthewvanburen6415 He could save others from torment but not himself, ironic isn’t it?

[@FaithfullyFishingForFacts]

“Execute order 666”

[@draketheduelist]

Palpatine: "Dewwit!"

[@tevyeanatevka8209]

First view, first comment, 6 seconds in! This has got to be one of my proudest lucky moments.

[@benjaminbessire5211]

May the force be with you

[@sacrapaleta]

congtatulations, i'm the second

[@Quenuen.]

Bro thinks he's him

[@JoWilliams-ud4eu]

Cool

[@Williamfrontflip1]

My buddy Aaron has repented of his Mormonism. The only thing is he’s now an adomite. How do I convince him to wear clothes in church? Edit: John Backflip is the real Aaron

[@Thatoneguy-pu8ty]

Tune in to a livestream?

[@alfieingrouille1528]

This feels like a joke comment?

[@JoWilliams-ud4eu]

​@@alfieingrouille1528if you know, you know

[@Johnbackflip0]

@@redeemedzoomer6053 I am Aaron and I am NOT a John McArthur fan and I am Definitely NOT a Mormon or claiming to be a Mormon prophet and I am also NOT an Adomite I am a Presbyterian my friend here is a big bully who worships Billy graham and kisses and bows down to icons made of Billy graham

[@sebastiannanook531]

????

[@Blasted_Potato]

I personally need to focus more on hating what is wrong. This video was very beneficial. Thank you

[@JohnSmith-mf3dh]

Peace with Evil is a lie. There is only Passion. Through Passion, I gain Strength. Through Strength, I gain Power. Through Power, I gain Victory. Through Victory my chains are Broken. The Truth shall free me.

[@Thatoneguy-pu8ty]

@@JohnSmith-mf3dh wrong creed bruh

[@matthewvanburen6415]

Is bro a Sith xD

[@ikemeitz5287]

"live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God" (1 pet 4:2)

[@JohnSmith-mf3dh]

@@ikemeitz5287 Brother you CAN'T take a joke...

[@ikemeitz5287]

@@JohnSmith-mf3dh Nah I was just playing along. Tone is hard over a youtube comment!

[@Zachymcsmacky]

100% Really important video - got a friend who's sadly become a bedside baptist because all he focuses on is saying no to what is evil, and thus has been turned off by various things he has found disagreeable in churches he attended previously. Please pray for him!

[@aaronsworld2338]

Very true we need to equally balance the dark side and light side

[@Bill-mq7wr]

I think this is a very well described and much needed commentary. Thanks brother.

[@MikeDiaz_BibleBeliever]

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (3) To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; 3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; 4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; 5 A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; 6 A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; 7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; 8 A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

[@huntergallant5655]

I'd absolutely love to see that video on Star Wars! I've definitely noticed the parallel between Anakin's own "If you're not with me you're my enemy" and what Jesus says in the Bible.

[@lennarthorn7152]

Yeah but that doesnt mean George Lucas tried to depict Christianity as something bad with that. The comparision is really not that anti-Christian since Anakin is also depicted as the Messiah of Star Wars and the one who in the end defeats evil and brings balance to the force. He's certainly not like Jesus, cause he isnt perfect and does fall into sin, but that doesnt mean Star Wars is anti Christian because of that. Star Wars has far more Christian themes actually than Buddhist ones, I think the Buddhist ones are just all a bit more obvious.

[@SyphrCoates-hd2vh]

0:35 interesting! I noticed the word of God is also a sword in the armor of God verses. Here’s Ephesians 6:17 “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit-which is the word of God.”

[@nerdy_crawfish]

I think justice and mercy better describe the dualism of Christianity than light and dark. Both justice and mercy come from God’s love for us. God wants to punish sin because he loves us and he knows sin destroys us but he doesn’t want to destroy us even though by his justice we deserve it. The cross really was the only way for God to both show perfect justice and perfect mercy at the same time.

[@SeanusAurelius]

Law and Gospel. The Lutherans are spot on with this. The Law demands things and brings condemnation. The Gospel offers things and brings salvation.

[@nerdy_crawfish]

@ That’s even better!

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

@@SeanusAurelius This portrayal of the Law is blasphemy, because it is based on a false gospel. The Law is not the evil thing that counterfeit Christian religions make it out to be, otherwise Jesus wouldn't have plainly told us Himself to live by it like He did. The gospel Christ preached about the Kingdom of God INCLUDES the mandate to obey its laws.

[@TheSignofJonah777]

Yes do the Star Wars video. But you did remind me of 2 things stating that. C. S. Lewis lived long enough to criticize the book dune. He said it was a good story but he disliked it. Because it held no moral vs immoral structure. He realized the true meaning of story and how it influences culture. And that’s why the Bible is so brilliant. The very true myths it contains influence culture deeply.

[@JoWilliams-ud4eu]

Lewis was based

[@TheSignofJonah777]

@ fr

[@CreationForeverMinistries]

An equal focus on both sides is the ultimate thing we should do. Where we focus on God's love for us and what we should do as Christians and at the same time, expose the wickedness.

[@noahtylerpritchett2682]

Redeemed Zoomer: "Christianity is a western religion" Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Assyrian church : "🤨"

[@BeachandHills-hb2pq]

😂. Yes but we are not Hindu Sikh nudist or doaist 😂 spell check is funny have to leave it in 😂

[@kwamesmith3214]

@@BeachandHills-hb2pqthe Lord’s humor works in mysterious ways when hinting at followers of the Nudist religion😂😂

[@julianstone1192]

@@BeachandHills-hb2pq I mean if god intended us to wear clothes, wouldn’t he have created us to be born with them? Alas he created us nude…

[@enochjesus6169]

Only my second video of yours but you seem pretty legit thanks for sharing brother.

[@pedrofromrio645]

God himself is non-dualistic. There is nothing that is comparable to God. There is no equal to God. That is why he presents himself as three persons united as one God. “Who is like God?” Nothing is like God. That is why those who try to dictate their own lives and view themselves as equals to God inevitably die eternally. Without God, we are nothing.

[@FitnessDomainOfficial]

Huge Star Wars nerd here! Been spending a lot of time this year rekindling my faith, so any and all Star Wars themed videos to learn from are more than welcome!

[@ethanmoon3925]

Excellent video! I've always struggled with being too Feely and non-confrontational, so I want to change that, but it's easy to over-correct. Jesus, help us to be like You in this world!

[@fairblack17]

God bless you 🤲🏽

[@nathanprindler]

I would love to see a graph that lays out the different gifts of the Spirit in accordance with personality traits and denominations.

[@RustyCog]

Watching this the same day my pastor made a whole sermon about God’s wrath, and how the only escape from it is that which God allows, and that is through faith and Christ. He compared it to Noah’s ark, with the flood being damnation, and the ark being faith in Christ.

[@BeachandHills-hb2pq]

Good to hear it is being said. We need both

[@RustyCog]

@ I hope other churches have good balanced teachings like that as well

[@arkansashondachannel4555]

As a confessional Lutheran, correct me if I'm wrong, I think this is Law and Gospel.

[@kerrielizabethrobinson8435]

“Cuz he’d have to get rid of you” is such a heavy metal response to “why God no destroy evil ppl?”

[@sabrinab3337]

As a Star Wars girl I absolutely love this!! Thank you!! 🙏🏼

[@danekoetter6067]

I went back to my Catholic Church for the first time in a while, and it got weird, very love everything, praying to St. Michael and specifically the Catholic Church as much as the prayers to God or to Christ. I don’t know if this is normal for others, but my dad and I haven’t seen a mass like that in the 15 years I’ve been in the Church, and it made us rather uncomfortable

[@Okaycoolghen]

Ik your videos are more about denominations and the differences between them but as a new subscriber, im sure God is well pleased with what you do with your channel. As we learn about denominations and Christianity as a religion, it helps others take there faith more seriously, contemplate why we believe what we believe, reconnecting with the church we belong to, or finding a new church under a different denomination that may help us be more active in our faith. Your work is truly in guiding the elect come out of the “lukewarm” state and uplifting denominations under Christ. Please continue to do what you do, it makes a much bigger impact than you realize 🙏🏽❤️ God bless you

[@Lord-of-D]

To love what is good is to be a light unto what is evil. Not in a condescending way, but in condescension of oneself to it. Also, pertaining to your comment on Star Wars as Buddhist propaganda, I've actually found it to be a little more... complicated than that. Yes, the Jedi were designed with Buddhism in mind, but over the course of the first six films, we find that they actually shift towards being more Christlike as they become more honest with themselves as human beings, facing and reckoning with their own darkness in order to better confront the darkness in others and ultimately save them from it.

[@12remcootje]

Old Gods Of Asgard - Balance Slays The Demon I'm gonna need this video for my understanding the Alan Wake lore. Ty.🔦

[@hermanessences]

Alan Wake ftw

[@Auggg11]

Wow, an interesting view of that song. Indeed. Even though I’m sure it’s not intended, many of POTF’s songs can seem like they have Christian messages in them.

[@ObliviAce]

Can't wait to hear next video's theory on why episode 3 anakin skywalker is actually a practicing christian

[@BenjaminBaschmann]

Actually, I think the Mandalorians are more like us Christians since we Christians are called so because we worship/follow Christ and Mandalorians are called so because they worship/follow Mandalore. They also use helmets similar to Templars/Crusaders and they try to live lives similar to Mandalore's life and practice his teachings.

[@TSN-WVK08]

Well you can say the same of Muslims too, but the crusader aspect is clearly inspired.

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

The fact that the Mandalorians' helmets resemble the Crusaders' helmets doesn't mean there is some kind of Christian connection there because the Crusaders weren't truly Christians. They were Catholic butchers who assumed they had a Christian calling to murder ppl.

[@BenjaminBaschmann]

@theeternalsbeliever1779 not all crusaders were bad, some were just rebelling against Islamic oppression.

[@benjaminbessire5211]

May the force be with you

[@batsoup832]

I’ve always thought the Jedi were closest to Daoism/Taoism than anything else, being followers of the natural flow of the universe and all that. Buddhism is more about transcending the cycle of death and rebirth for the benefit of all sentient beings, Jedi don’t seem to have any real interest in that, just following the will of the Force/Dao. (btw do any Star Wars nerds know if regular people in star wars care about the force?)

[@Auggg11]

No, they don’t, they aren’t sensitive to it and thus cannot feel it

[@Phoenix-vr6bv]

Most regular people thought Jedi were just a myth, which makes sense when considering there’s trillions of people in the galaxy and only a few thousand Jedi at most

[@AJX-2]

The Force isn't just the "natural flow of the universe", it is a living being with its own will, which exists in a symbiotic relationship with all living things. Life and the Force generate and influence each other.

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

Most ppl who aren't Force-sensitive do not care about the Force as they aren't attuned to it. To them, it's all just hokey sorcery and the ppl who utilize the Force are wizards who practice a strange religion. I forgot her name, but in TFA, Rey meets someone who believes in the Force despite not being Force-sensitive. She possessed the lightsaber Anakin had in ROTS.

[@MatthewPatel-hx4ci]

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Matthew 7:21~23 “And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.” John 6:40

[@dantownsend761]

This "duality" is also present all over the old testament as well. Israel's incentives to obey God were twofold - fear of punishment and hope of reward

[@TheCatholicNerd]

Cling to Christ, flee from your sins, they are deadly. A good rule of thumb is that you should pray to God or read scripture at least twice as much as you do spending time arguing with people online. Talk to God more than you talk to other people about God.

[@alfieingrouille1528]

Agreed

[@OddSentinel]

I think that there are positive lessons to be taken from Star Wars that are muddled if you try to approach it from the perspective that the light side of the dark side are not necessarily allegories for good and evil. What comes to mind for me are the videos that So Uncivilized did on episodes 5 and 6 (‘How Empire Turns Star Wars on its Head’ and ‘The Importance of Luke Skywalker’). I feel like that would be an important perspective if you were to make another video on Star Wars. I love your channel.

[@fairblack17]

Ecclesiastes 7:16-19 says something like this tho That’s how I understand it I’ve been struggling with it for a while now but now it’s clear to me

[@yeagerzombie]

I love when Rz's inner new yorker comes out

[@quagsiremcgee1647]

RZ: reminding me once again to love my enemy

[@kze24]

In defense of Star Wars, there was an episode of Clone Wars where Yoda learned that you have to have both the dark and the light sides. Although I think that was more of a ying-yang concept where you have to accept the evils within you, and now that I think of it, this isn't helping Star Wars's case.

[@AJX-2]

It's not that you have to "have" the dark side, but that you have to recognize and overcome/integrate your dark side. That episode has Yoda fighting his own shadow side and defeating it by recognizing it as a part of yourself. To believe that you do not have a dark side, that you aren't capable of evil, is a massive mistake born of hubris.

[@kwamesmith3214]

That episode helped me get out of half a dozen comas and NDEs… so I’d have to say more pro Gospel than pro Buddhism

[@samcotten2416]

The video about Star Wars being Buddhist propaganda and Jesus being more like a Sith than a Jedi would be very interesting, and I think it might become one of your most viral videos yet.

[@zoomerjack5435]

Star Wars: Buddhist propaganda Lord of the Rings: Catholic propaganda Narnia: Anglican propaganda The Matrix: Gnostic propaganda Star Trek: atheist propaganda Dune: Muslim/Buddhist/agnostic propaganda

[@JP-rf8rr]

Switch the last two then we're accurate.

[@luizandrade6900]

Much as I admire Tolkien and his work, lotr is not as catholic as people seem to belive...

[@JP-rf8rr]

@luizandrade6900 Interesting, why so?

[@luizandrade6900]

@JP-rf8rr His inspirations from pagan mythologies and own admission that his works "didn't need to conform to current christian doctrine" (I am paraphrasing, of course, but he said something along those line in a letter regarding the nature of orcs) are pretty worrying, aside from a few gnostic elements spread across middle earth.

[@teravega]

I find the most efficient way to have the right view is to understand that sin is a symptom of the original sin in Genesis; To be like Gods. It is rejecting living a life of dependence. Both sides have the same problem. We wanna live as "adults" instead of a child of God. If you want to do what you want, you are rejecting to be dependent of God of what fulfills you. If you're being legalistic and want to try really hard to change yourself, you are rejecting to be dependent on God, who has the authority, to change your heart and deliver you. Neither side wants to depend on God, they want to do their own way instead of God's way. David understood this in Psalm 51, where he repents : "I have sinned against you and you alone." It's not about breaking rules, it's going against the ruler.

[@lukec.872]

One thing is that we were always taught that God is love. When you think of love you think of light side.

[@maxim4735]

Yoo that random Star wars input was weird but funny😂

[@Dsingis]

I'd be interested in that Star Wars Buddhism video :D

[@SamuelWright-j6o]

It was the opposite for me when I started. I saw only the negative side of the faith. The rampant evil in the world, the broad path to destruction and everything of the like. While these things are important, it’s only half the picture.

[@CatholicSoldierX]

Good advice.

[@LittlerStinker]

When you mentioned Jesus saying “If you’re not with me, you’re against me” I immediately thought of Anakin saying the same thing in ROTS and you transitioned into your star wars metaphor lol

[@tonymeazell7591]

This is convicting

[@Lecommandant_camroun]

Nice video man! God bless❤ remember the Good news

[@Tenien77]

I'd love to hear your analysis on Star Wars. It seems like you have interesting things to say about it. I've been meaning to rewatch the movies anyway lol.

[@SamuraJCZ555]

Good deep video 👍

[@chingyuanli9379]

The most literate Christian be like: B A L E N C E

[@luizandrade6900]

6:59 That diffinetly sounds intriguing.

[@natedaug1]

Interesting video.

[@EvanG529]

I will accept no slander against Wilhelmius von Diaper!

[@MrWeebable]

In some denominations in Christianity, the dark side is never quite resolved for the individual. There's great promises for the saved believer, but you don't know if you're one of them. Or you're saved, until you're not, because of a specific sin. And who can know if they have real true genuine lasting faith and live in real true genuine repentance? The threshold to the Kingdom is both high and ambiguous. Even preachers die without assurance (certainty). There's a cloud of doom above many christians who have never heard the good news of Christ's victory and the free gift of life.

[@lauren_mask]

Thanks for talking about this! Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior✝️❤️🙏

[@SeanusAurelius]

Hanging out for a Law and Gospel reference.

[@marine1173]

please do the star wars video. i believe it might hammer the nail in deeper by giving more alternative analogies to help people get on the same page

[@theislandsurvivor3410]

George Lucas is Methodist, but he got inspired by eastern religions like Buddhism on a few athstetics and the philosophy of the jedi.

[@DevotionToChrist]

“He that is not with me is against me” “Only a Sith deals in absolutes”

[@chedelirio6984]

Light/Dark could be also phrased as Soft/Hard or Sweet/Harsh. And then you could think of it is that the "hard" side is about *no compromise* with evil as opposed to "hating". That is, it is all still about Love, but it's "Tough Love". As you point out, a very large portion of young males are leaning in the direction of wanting a more "muscular" or "virile" Christianity, but one worries they're doing so more as an emotional reaction, and that's not the right take either. There is a whole contemporary issue with young males getting all hung up on feeling ... disempowered I guess is the polite term... but they should never forget, our self-identity is at the service of the Faith, NOT the other way around. The question to ask oneself in whether you are exercising tough love is: when the other person feels hurt by our rebuke, do we take pleasure in their distress? Do we even deny it exists? Because then that is not really being a "Strong" Christian, it's just satisfying ourselves in our own righteousness, without taking the *most* important step of bringing them around to realizing what IS good.

[@SeanusAurelius]

Law and Gospel is what you're looking for! The role of the Law is to make a complacent sinner realise they are sinful and need a saviour. The role of the Gospel is to offer forgiveness through Christ. Both the Law and the Gospel should be preached!

[@Me.com2836]

So love God and his creations while hating sin.

[@Bandikit]

I feel called out with the Hobby Lobby comment 💀

[@MarioMaster97]

Great video!

[@davipaes8793]

Now i want a Christian-Buddist Star Wars video 😔🙏

[@JoWilliams-ud4eu]

We need it

[@dimitrimolotovvyacheslav4604]

Man, KZbin ads are crazyyyy, too many

[@erikburke7210]

Now I understand why you made the Star Wars video ✝️

[@EthanScharfe]

PLEASE DO THAT VIDEO

[@asentseto]

BASED LIGHT SIDE RAAAAAAAHHHH❤️❤️❤️✝️✝️✝️

[@IW210]

Do a tier list or scale or something! Like if Luke skywalk we is Buddha or Gahndi and Stalin or hitler is palpatine. How would martyrs and/or other historical figures fall on that scale/ tier(Excuse my spelling I’m not a nerd and I’m to lazy to go look it up)

[@iCrimzon]

Light side: Sun is up Dark side: Moon is up

[@changjsc]

Note therefore the kindness and severity of God.

[@JoeMoses]

I see sin as a blind fold that I was given the privilege of being able to peek under. What I see when I do is a cliff that me and others are about to step off of. All I try to do is warn others that the cliff is there and tell them who gave me this ability.

[@noogzymcnoogz4072]

Dude yes to that starwars video

[@quiqueglass6738]

Predestination Calvinism = dark side

[@augustbergquist9753]

I feel like when it comes to star wars, star wars is absolutely not buddhist propaganda. The aesthetic of the Jedi are vaguely similar to buddhism, but the Jedi are actually VERY dualistic. Much of what the Jedi do is discerning what is evil, and combating it.