Why did Bas choose the Catholic Faith?

[@PawpawRic]

Raised Catholic stepped away for a while. Or thought I had but when things got bad my FAITH was what always got me past it. Now at 65 I walk with faith BLESS you Brother for sharing

[@Bart77377]

Hi Mr. Rutten, I think it takes a lot of courage - especially in these days - to openly state that you are a catholic (or Christian for that matter), so I want to say thank you for your courage to share your story. I am from the Netherlands as well, been growing in interest in Christian faith since some time now and I follow your sharings with great interest. 🙏

[@OfficialBasRutten]

In the Netherlands it's hard, but slowly people start coming back to the faith. Zo helemaal super vriend dat je geïnteresseerd bent!

[@bobdobric6787]

We need to be more open to rediscovering our faith and not be afraid about it at the end of the day who cares what people think . Ive realised in life whatever a person does people will comment negatively so may aswell do whats right for you . Great video by the way Bas ive just recently seen your videos about faith in Christ they are awesome !

[@follow.jesus.]

Oh Bas you have no idea how much the Lord has used you to touch me.! Almost 2 years ago I found the Lord (also through true miracles in my case) and due to my self-centered nature I have been searching for the "right" church ever since. Almost 18 years ago I was a fat lonely boy looking for acceptance after being bullied and excluded for many years. Then I saw your videos and tapes on self-defense and took up MMA. Your instructional videos were the start of my self-confidence. After a few years, I met my wife through this self-confidence and was given my first son by the Lord. I now have 3 children and am in a situation that I could not even have imagined in my wildest dreams. Two years ago, I had to take a break from my sport (which had previously been one of my priorities in life) due to the coronavirus measures and was empty inside despite my family. And that's exactly when the Lord drew me to Himself and showed me what the only true purpose in life must be. Now, after this long journey in my life, I am at a point where I trust in Jesus 100% but have not yet joined any Christian denomination. And now you come and tell us about your journey and that you now belong completely to the Catholic Church. Just yesterday I was still faced with the decision of whether to join the Catholic Church completely or not. And I asked the Lord for a sign... I am sure that this is a sign and that I have found my resting point. I still have the poster I ordered from you ~18 years ago with your picture and the quote (handwritten): "Godspeed and Party On!" on it including your signature. I thank you and especially the Lord for this path and this temporary(!) end! I look forward to meeting you in heaven too. God is good! ps: I will also post this comment under your other video and hope you will read it.

[@OfficialBasRutten]

Man, that's a really great message, thank you for sending. Ha, 18 years ago poster! Time flies my friend. Yeah nothing happens by accident, so I am happy you will focus more on the faith now. Godspeed, wish you and your family all the best!

[@JAMMAJ-cq2bl]

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[@JAMMAJ-cq2bl]

❤🙏🙏🙏@@OfficialBasRutten

[@AidanRKelly]

God bless you!!! The Catholic Faith is incredibly deep and has soooo much to offer!

[@davebetts900]

I've been thinking of joining my local Catholic Church, its the original authentic religion in my opinion.

[@JLY82]

I think you’re right. I converted from a Christian religion, and I think the seriousness and the Eucharist, and being able to confess, is the best thing about it honestly.

[@ddave7026]

Catholic means universal. I left to become a Baptist.. slowly im thinking of going back to the CC.

[@Hild1]

Please take the time and study youtube.../mhfm1 and the information on their website. In order to be saved one must be catholic, since only the catholic faith is the authentic religion established by Jesus Christ. Simply calling oneself catholic while holding position contrary to catholic doctrine does not make one a true catholic. The apostate sect of Vatican II is not the Catholic Church but a modernist counterfeit church, a product of the prophesied Great Apostasy.

[@krujuice]

I joined mine, and have loved my choice. I even teach the Bible program now.

[@MikeTheByzantine]

@krujuice With love, respect, and sympathy, I would say the Catholic Church is a sister church, but which has left many right things that used to be practiced in the first millennium, and added many altered things. I am not mentioning individual human fallings that occur here and there. Study a bit of history, with an unbiased and critical view, and you will find the true faith in the Orthodox Church with the unchanged tradition as to the essentials. Anyway, I respect your choice and Bas' one.

[@Redwhite4life]

You and Dekkers have always been my inspiration since I started training 20 years ago, but you have really impacted my life with these videos. Thank you for helping me find my way back to my faith ❤

[@johnwilson1050]

Listening to Bas discuss the faith is helping me get back to Mass. I am proud we have such a strong champion for the faith.

[@SunnyD20]

Bas, I’m a seminarian from Texas and have been a big fan of yours since seeing you fight and seeing you in a few movies. I was recently told by a seminary brother that you were a devout Catholic and quite honestly did not believe him as famous people tend to claim to be Catholic but aren’t. I am very thankful to hear that you truly are and very thankful for you putting this video up and being shameless in defending our Faith no matter what. I pray for you and if you ever find yourself in Houston, I’d love to grab coffee or lunch after Mass.

[@CoreyJason]

I returned to my Catholic faith recently. Your videos last year impacted me, Bas. Thank you. Please continue this work.

[@PikachuCuteCat]

I am not interested in becoming Catholic but I think you did a very good job of explaining why you choose to stay with the church in spite of the negative things that have happened. In this video you taught me many things I did not know and I heard new arguments I had never heard before. The Harvard analogy is a clever one. So thank you for making this video I feel like it helped me understand Catholics better.

[@1smartwizard]

Try just reading the Bible dude if you really want to find the true way it's not Catholicism, it's Christianity which is what the Bible teaches

[@JohnCenaFan6298]

​@@1smartwizardwho promulgated the collected books of the bible, with a book of contents? Whose church did Jesus institute to spread the faith via these collected books?

[@OfficialBasRutten]

appreciate it, thank you!

[@OfficialBasRutten]

The Harvard idea popped up when I heard that Epstein had an office there, then I looked into a s candles at Harvard and thought this would be great to use since Harvard is STILL such a great school! Thank you!

[@MartyMcK]

@@1smartwizardCatholic’s are Christian. In fact the original Christian’s.

[@MPG5759]

I'm protestant but feeling the tug towards becoming Catholic,my grandfather and father were Roman Catholic,I wasn't raised a Catholic,my dad split when I was a young child,my mum was atheist,but I was agnostic for most of my life,I got baptised 1 year past August,I was on fire for the Lord and was going to church every Sunday and attending church meetings. When I first started going to church,I think it was about my 4 time,the pastors wife spoke the words clay and iron over me,i didn't have a clue what she was talking about,I remember it well because the pastor repeated what she had just said to me,well obviously thinking that I'm stupid,when I got to the book of Daniel,when nebuchadnezzar had his dream about the statue with feet of clay and iron,I remembered what was said to me and fully understand what she meant,well she spoke those words into existence because my church attendance has been very poor,the only reason I still go is because of my group,I don't want to leave the church,I don't know what time do

[@josiah7162]

Hey Bas. I am young traditional Catholic in the San Antonio area, and a huge fan of yours. Me and my friends attend the Tridintine Latin Mass at St. Joseph's Chapel and hope that sometime you could go to Mass there. We are in the process of funding for building a new Chapel in the style of the old spanish Missions like the Alamo, San Jose, etc. Thank you for being a warrior for Christ and a great example of manhood for Catholic men everywhere.

[@OfficialBasRutten]

I have been at St Timothy's an bunch for Latin mass, just have been traveling too much lately. Hopefully in December after I'm done traveling. Godspeed, maybe we see each other there!

[@bunalotpsn]

I am 40 years old and I can relate to much of what you said in this video. Accidents as a child that I miraculously walked away from, the night terrors/sleep paralysis from when I was a child under 5 years old. Memories of which are still so vivid to this day. Coincidences/events that are just too perfectly orchestrated to be by chance. This has all lead me to the bible. My biggest problem right now is knowing how to live my life correctly and serve the right purpose. So much evil and so much confusion. I struggle daily and it stresses me badly. I wish I had people like you in my life to help me on this journey. I have subscribed in the hope that your channel helps guide me.

[@OfficialBasRutten]

I got a new video coming out on how to stop your vices and what kind of vices are there. Probably will be named "how to get mentally stronger". Thank you for your message!

[@bunalotpsn]

@@OfficialBasRutten 👊😎

[@michaelboyajian6588]

May the Lord bless you and keep you all the years of your life! Thank you for speaking up as a Catholic and spreading the good news. I’ve always enjoyed your fights and interviews, but this is what I see as your most important accomplishment. God be with you!

[@paulkramer3968]

I am writing a book about a Trappist monk that was my spiritual director. I had a little writers block this morning, but watching your video inspired me to move forward. Thank you.

[@OfficialBasRutten]

Thank you for letting me know, kick butt with that book!!

[@SeanMMcCormack]

Another reason Bas is a hero for many. Fearless and well-trained in his disciplines.

[@Betoniaz1]

Indeed. Such hero. Catholic, fighter. Bas had to fight for every single thing he achieved.

[@smcawho]

Brother Bas! I really appreciate how you explain your faith. I have been exactly one of those loud mouths that point out the faults with the Catholic church and Pope. I am wrong for doing so. You made excellent points and I need to keep my mouth shut! As I have also learned, God gave me 2 eyes, 2 ears and only 1 mouth. So I need to watch and listen more.

[@lilrichie5130]

I am so happy I came upon this video! We’ve met before when you visited an Non-Op MMA school called Black Mat in Whittier about 15yrs ago. Born Catholic, I was the son that would say “Yes” to the Lord, but do the opposite (Matthew 21:28-32 ). I just recently returned to the church. I too am now working very hard to be a better Catholic I should be. I now find myself defending the Catholic Church. Before I keep ranting on..I am so glad to know one of my MMA inspirations is of the church established by Jesus. God bless you, Bas.

[@emilthompson7813]

Good to have you with us, our Catholic brother. Support from Croatia!

[@TheCaliRhino]

Nothing but love for you & yours Bas!! I found Christ about a year ago & have been reading the Bible cover to cover to better understand things & I've started praying nightly. It may not be solving all my problems, but it has definitely helped change my life for the better.

[@OfficialBasRutten]

Happy to read this brother!

[@Razor.Edge.Reviews]

Bas Thank you so much for standing up for God, in this age that takes courage most people do not have. I’ve met you once and your fighting style/ideas changed me for the better, and I respect you for that. Having said that I would be wrong for not sharing the reason Jesus Christ suffered and died on the cross. It was to pay the penalty of ours sins which is a literal place called hell. Jesus knew it was impossible for any man to live without sin and be worthy of or earn their way into heaven so He committed the ultimate and final sacrifice by shedding his blood and dying on the cross for a sinful world. If we could live in a way to earn heaven and stay out of hell Jesus didn’t need to die on that cross, but He did. We need to repent of our sins and ask Jesus to save us forgive us and make him lord of our lives at that point and not until that point we become a child of God and the Holy Spirit comes to live within us and we are “saved” I hope you are well sir, and thank you very much for years of entertainment.

[@robertstojic8477]

All Glory and Praise be to JESUS CHRIST and His Most Holy MOTHER MARY. Great Testimony . We need more of this. GOD bless You and Your Family Mr Rutten which I include in my prayers. +PAX+CHRISTI+

[@knightrooster2698]

Hi Bas, I want you to know that because of you I started praying my daily Rosaries in Latin. Thank you! God bless you!

[@OfficialBasRutten]

Haha, I love it! Very cool and very happy to hear that! Godspeed

[@Pete_L77]

God bless you Mr. Rutten. I've been a fan of yours for years now. Even more after hearing your story about returning to the Faith. I had a similar reversion after discovering NDE's. Thanks for defending our Church so eloquently. You are a great asset for Jesus' Kingdom! 💪✝

[@carlosrivera3673]

Super loved the end statement, "Think about what you contribute to the world". This is very basic and fundamental I'm sure the world will be a away better place to live if humanity would do that. I love your videos brother!! 🙏 📿

[@OfficialBasRutten]

Appreciate it, thank you!

[@JitzyKing]

As a Catholic who has recently returned to the fold I appreciate your explanations and point of view! As human beings we are all susceptible to corruption, in all walks of life. What we must highlight to the naysayers is that Jesus was the perfect human being and lived the perfect life and while his follower may slip, fall and fail from time to time, He wont. Keep your eyes on Him. Glory be to the Most High forever and ever.

[@OfficialBasRutten]

Amen!

[@nelgonzalez2696]

Thanks for to be a leader Bas! We love you! Thanks for all! One hug in Christ!🙏

[@GoodnightEverybody]

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam! An amazing and relatable discussion about faith!

[@gabrieljohannson6777]

Total respect to you Bas. At a time when Christianity is seen as evil this guy stands up to talk facts.

[@anthonystarkowski1461]

This was great! Thank you! God bless!

[@WalterOlsss]

I stopped going to Catholic Church as a kid. I made my first Communion, but stopped shortly after. About a year ago, I was Confirmed. Years of self studying, going to Mass, watching debates, etc, and I came to the same conclusions as Bas. When the priest asked why I’m coming to the Church after all this time. Reason: I can no longer deny that it’s the truth.

[@johnnymism]

Fantastic Video Bas. The faith established by Christ himself really is very special and very powerful . So many Protestants are becoming Catholic, and many aethisists too. The History, the saints from all over the world make you think. All the best on your journey.

[@Pure-Blooded]

Thank You, I am raised as a Catholics . My friends as well , but more and more of them have converted to a different Christianity. Reason as you explained and the fact that catholism is very old , they figure new is better . As for me, I’m sticking to catholics. It’s what i know and I believe the that true religion is simply your faith with JESUS . Not new , the bad , the rumors , the old . It boils down to your relationship with the Lord Jesus!

[@Slit518]

Awesome to hear you found faith again, Bas. May you have a fruitful and enlightening journey.

[@moose9544]

Please keep making faith based videos and speaking from the heart, I’ll watch every one. Thank you.

[@Jeremiahthird]

Thank you Bas. I farely recently have returned to the Catholic faith. I really appreciate your testimony 🙏. I will share this with the people close to me who also admire you as a martial artist in hopes that they might come to appreciate the faith also. God bless you Mr Rutton. Thank you very much for your courage and faith from one sinner to another. ✌️

[@OfficialBasRutten]

Appreciate it, thank you!

[@HappyHoundClub]

I only found out this week that you were a man of God, Bas. You talk in a way that's unfortunately become quite rare, straight. God bless you 🙏.

[@cosgrover]

Bas- I've followed much of your fighting career (mostly videos of older fights), and am so happy that you re--found your faith. I used to go to St Therese in Alhambra for the Latin Mass when I lived in LA. What a beautiful church to get married in! Thank you for sharing your thoughts here and in the video of your conversion story. God speed! Tim

[@lorenzozapaton4031]

Your analogy about Harvard is the best way to explain people about not only Religions but also any type of organization. We live in an era that we put everybody in the same bag and, ironically, make new stereotypes.

[@eduardoguinard9491]

Big fan of yours since the early days of Pancrase and into UFC. I am a catholic myself and mma praticioner. As I've grown older I have come closer to the church and its teachings. Seeing your return to the faith is inspiring, I can relate to...I've been praying the rosary and practicing the sacraments.. I look at it the same way I train my body, but forging my spirit. I have found peace even while enduring suffering, putting all faith in God when things don't go my way.. God doesn't give you a cross you can't carry plus he is our strenght.

[@thomasdemott4645]

Bas I wish I'd come across your videos earlier. I think you are well spoken and always an inspiration for me. Thanks!

[@Emmaus25098]

Awesome video brother. May Our Lord continue to bless you. My kids love the movie Here comes the boom and watch all your fights on KZbin. Continue to change the world my brother.

[@kevinjtoner]

Beautiful video Bas! ✝️. When you speak about the Church and your faith, it helps me immensely. Everyone has their cross to carry and I know I need the encouragement you give. Thank you Bas…….✝️🙏❤️💪

[@ekomiega]

I love this! Spoken like only Mr. Rutten could say it! Bravo Sir and welcome to our beautiful faith!

[@boi414]

Fellow Dutch Catholic convert and Martial Arts lover here! Amazing to see such a fighting legend and compatriot joining the One True Apostolic Church 🙏🏻🇳🇱

[@senseimike]

Hey Bas! I met you a long time ago. I’m a student of Larry Landless. This is a great message. I strayed away from the Catholic Church and my faith many years ago because of the scandals. In recent years I started my relationship with God again, but still was upset with the Catholic Church. You make a very compelling argument that gives me a lot to think about. Over the years you have inspired many people in martial arts, now you are inspiring people with Jesus. Amazing. Oss!🙏🏼

[@OfficialBasRutten]

Mike! I'm happy you saw the video, yeah, never look at the people running a giant "group", bad people everywhere. Good to hear from you, and tell the gang I said hi (if you still see them). Godspeed

[@ysl6549]

You know recently ive had my faith tested and shaken its been a struggle but with these times ahead of us im glad we still have people like you in the world who believe in utter virtue thank you bas👋✝️

[@HigherPowerBJJ]

So cool that you have a relationship with Jesus! You’re one of my favorite fighters and to know you’re a believer makes me like you even more!😁😁🙏🏻

[@verwesne8121]

Thank you Bas for your passion and input. I know it’s inspiring to many people to ask questions and dig deeper into the things of the spirit, God and eternal Life!

[@Bestcustomscreens]

Awesome video Bas! Very well explained and like always up front and direct. I really appreciate that about you. God bless you, my brother.

[@mariolovo3209]

Dear Mr. Rutten, you do not know me nor do I know you beyond my screen or your fighting legacy, nevertheless, I am very glad you have come to Christ and have done something "Christians" don't realize they have to do: study and delve deeply into the roots of our faith and the history of Christianity, but, Mr. Rutten, with a deeper study of the history of our faith, you will realize the schismatic, innovative, and heretical spirit of Roman Catholicism. Go a little bit deeper and you shall find the one, true, holy, Catholic Church that our Lord Jesus Christ founded on Pentecost: the Orthodox Church! God bless you and your family, and may He lead us all to truth, so that you may come to our Mother, the Church.

[@roymunson1]

With you all the way brother 🙏 🇮🇪 🇳🇱

[@sneaksterz]

Bas, I have always been a fan. You were a tough and fantastic fighter, and as a comentator/actor, you are hilarious and fun to listen to. This video is what I needed today. The world sometimes makes us feel inadequate, a little faith isn't bad at all.

[@9sunskungfu]

As a christian myself, it's nice to know about all the good things that the Catholic church has been doing for the longest time, i did not know about these huge contributions they give to the world. Awesome stuff Bas !

[@adthetree]

Hey Bas! I’ve been a big fan of yours since covid when I first got into MMA. Since then, I’ve also had a large reversion back into my Catholic faith, with Exodus being a big part of that. Just wanted to say thank you for all the inspiration! Also, I invite you to attend the Catholic conference SEEK put on by FOCUS. I think it would be great for Catholic university men to hear your story and see how the faith is alive in young men. Otherwise, I’d love to see you on Pints With Aquinas. Thank you again, Glory to Jesus Christ!

[@OfficialBasRutten]

Thank you and Godspeed!! Time will tell, super busy with traveling right now, so hopefully later (podcasts).

[@phenixevelyphd2149]

Thank you Bas. I appreciate your message and I will keep it in my mind the next time I’m tested, frustrated or upset. 👍✝️

[@matthewmillette9898]

Amen brother Bas. I found Christ at 21 and I can’t imagine my life without him, or his gospel. I could never deny the amazing path my life took once I set down it. Thanks Bas for dropping these good words.

[@jonathanskube4365]

Great stuff. Thanks for representing thoughtful Catholics.

[@katdunn7934]

I never heard that the Church pays for Catholic schooling. If that were the case, why are parents paying for it? My parents had help from family to pay for my sister and me to go, but could only afford 1 year and our brothers remained in public school. I've heard the garbage about the Catholic Church has all the money and art and so on. They ask why don't they give it to people who need it, blah, blah, blah. It's frustrating, because you can't defend it when you see the mismanagement of money, stately homes for bishops and so much other nonsense. It's just hard trying to defend the True spiritual meaning behind the Church when we see human actions ruling poorly at every turn. It is a long hard road.

[@fallowland2820]

I love your testimony and watched a few of your videos...It's great to see that you are in the faith and helping to spread the word...I feel that you are a Christian that goes to a catholic church...I have noticed that many people who attend the catholic church don't know about being born again...They don't seem to be growing spiritually from the catholic teaching or understand regeneration...I was very happy to see though all the good they do with helping society in so many ways and commend them for that...Maybe that's where they can really help people in those ways...We learn from God's word most importantly and from following Jesus...Keep in up my brother...

[@danielgarza4166]

Excellent video! I became Catholic about 20 years ago and seriously don’t know where I’d be without it.

[@kevinmcgann1372]

Great video. Love it. Thank you for this.

[@KaiLongstorm]

Master Bas saying what the majority of people want to say. Delivering a liver shot to the trolls and keyboard warriors. I needed this. Thank you so much.

[@Miyagi-o2v]

Amen 🙏🏽 Bas. Right on point.

[@mikebuckley46]

Thank you so much for choosing to do this Keep these videos coming ❤

[@BobbyCharlz]

Thank you, brother, for this excellent series of videos and additional source of inspiration. God bless you and your family.

[@GodAesthetics]

Thank you for using your platform for spreading the love and charity of our one and only Catholic Church! God Bless you.

[@lukeholman1295]

You did an amazing job on this, im Christian myself, nailed it, also loved here comes the boom 😂

[@OfficialBasRutten]

Thank you!

[@RickMETIVIER]

Thank you for putting out great video. I can relate to that empty feeling inside and trying to fill that void. . My wife and i both feel this way. I have just began to go back to the Catholic Faith. I also was brought up in the Catholic Church, but wandered away some years ago. Thanks again for the inspiration. Keep putting out the videos they really reinforce how important it is to have God in our lives.

[@OfficialBasRutten]

Thank you, yea, more will come for sure. Godspeed!

[@Paladin1976]

Hey Bas, I am a born Catholic but never really had a structure in going to church, etc. Coming to my twenties and thirties I started to doubt the Church because of all the scandals (there you go) that happened in the church. Always thinking why I should want to be part of a group that does not hang those abusing preachers and bishops up to the highest church tower. It made me wander I think of becoming pagan, muslim, budhist, etc...away from the church. But there was one thing which I could never let go: Jesus as my brother, my teacher, my father actually everything. So I have been coming and going to the church and trying to find a structure in my belief in the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. In the beloved and blessed Virgin Mary and I hope this time I am here to stay, that I find my way and don't let those scandals and other things fester in my mind and drag me away from the church. Have a blessed day Bas! by the way; I could have reacted in Dutch, but this way others can understand without google translating it 🙂

[@kevinjtoner]

Please keep making videos like this one 🙏. You’re the best, thank you Bas!!! ✝️

[@Hood_2_Coast]

The Church needs more men like you Bas.

[@wm6381]

I have always enjoyed and been entertained by you Bas and now after watching this I can happily add that I respect you as a person also. Great video, and very well said and explained. glad I stumbled onto this video. 👍🏽

[@giannicaraveo9990]

Hey man this is Content that truly impacts many. Thank you for defending the Church. You are a great leader and voice 🙏🏽

[@BobMiles]

Bas, Thank you!!! Jesus, Mother Mary and the Saints are so important. I’m so glad you posted this!!! God Bless You! Bob Miles

[@OfficialBasRutten]

God bless!!

[@Vincentorix]

“They don’t ask are you Catholic they ask are you hungry.” That is definitely how Jesus would do it. Who cares what faith, creed, religion or doctrine you believe in. You are a person in need and a creation of God who needs my help. I like it.

[@kellystewart380]

Much Respect Brother, Thankyou for Your Love of Our Faith

[@MartyMcK]

We need more relatable guys like yourself talking about the Faith Bas. Some of the so called intellectual’s who don’t admit to being a good person is almost like a fight. We need real life, relatable non patronising stories. Cheers Bas. ❤️🤘

[@OfficialBasRutten]

Amen!!

[@Tligtryit]

Thank you for making this video. So good to hear someone tell of the many great things the Catholic Church is doing and has been doing for so long. I was also baptized in the faith and to this day I have only had good, even great, experiences in the Catholic faith . I’ve been a fan of yours for a long time when you were in MMA and was pleasantly surprised to find out you’re Catholic. The devil has launched an all out war on our faith and continues to mislead people with misinformation and out right lies about our faith. We need people like to you to tell the truth about the Catholic Church and to counter the lies and misinformation that’s out there. I’m praying for. Always remember what Padre Pio said. The rosary is thee weapon against the devil. God bless you my brother in Christ. I’ll see on the other side one day.

[@OfficialBasRutten]

Appreciate it, thank you and yes, have been doing a daily rosary since May 2015, never missed even one! It's a crazy world my friend, again, appreciate it!

[@steinitzb]

Thanks for defending the Catholic Church and sharing your story Bas

[@ZidanTheGamer]

Hey Bas, Ben van belgie nog eens. Bless you man! Dit hield mij weg vzn het geloof voor 30 jaar. Ben deze morgen terug beginnen bidden. Thx. Hoop ooit eens een echt gesprek met je te hebben. Groetjes van mijn gezin aan het jouwe en al het beste gewenst man👊🏼

[@craigrowe7173]

Love your work Man "God Bless"

[@addie-yx2xv]

thank you for these religious videos. i love watching everything you do, but these are the best as i struggle with my faith lately. have a good one

[@OfficialBasRutten]

Thank about the good things that happened in life where you (before it happened) it was not gonna happen. There are always moments like that, I have a whole bunch which tell me that everything happens for a reason. Yesterday I talked about an old trainer friend of mine, last time I spoke about him was at least 20 years ago since he's from Holland I live here and his name never comes up. This morning I had a WhatsApp text from a friend of mine inviting me to that persons surprise party. You know that situations like this happen all the time. 20 years nothing I talk about him and I see the text from my friend. I looked at the time he send it, since holland is 9 hours ahead of where I was, that is within the hour that I talked about this person. Moments like this you KNOW it's all 100% connected. Write those moment down, because you forget them, and when you have less faith, read them back! Godspeed

[@addie-yx2xv]

@@OfficialBasRutten thank you for the idea of writing down those moments, i'll do that from now on. I'll always hope for a better tomorrow and i'll never denounce my faith, but when almost my entire life has been the way it is, i question whether there really is a reason for all this suffering. I truly appreciate you reading and replying to comments, but i won't bother you any more, for a while at least. I have a lot of respect for you and wish you the best. Goodbye

[@shawnrainwater3973]

You hit the nail on the head everyone try’s to cut down people places and religions cause something bad has happened but never look at what they have done, iv only went to a Catholic Church twice but I do agree with what you said

[@machinotaur]

Nice talk, Bas. I too was baptized Roman Catholic and fell away from the faith; but when I was called back, I found the Orthodox Church instead for a number of reasons. I respect devout Catholics as our estranged siblings in Christ, glory to God for all things. And a correction: the number of martyrs under Communism in the 20th century is in the millions, I've seen estimates around 12 million in the Eastern bloc. "Tens of thousands" only covers the number of clergy martyred in the USSR. We should not forget the magnitude of persecution that is possible, and that it happened not so long ago.

[@Simon-rx2ow]

Again this is great, thanks Bas

[@joeymarino7907]

Great message, thank you for sharing your faith. I’m also a man of faith. Even though I make mistakes all the time. I’m striving to be cognizant of how other people perceive a strong man with a faith Christ. Who do we represent? I ask myself I need to be the best I can be.

[@OfficialBasRutten]

I love it, keep doing that, we are all full of mistakes, recognizing them so you don't make them anymore is the best way to handle it!

[@Bec_loves_Jesus]

I love your message!! God bless! 🙏We need more bold men of Christian faith in these times 👏

[@Dripper1994]

Hi Bas, You've made a very nice video about our faith and you explained everything perfectly. Thank you very much ❤

[@brucelee12]

From one Christian to another, thank you for defending the Church!

[@JLY82]

Hey Bas, just wanted to thank you for standing up in our current time. Not many men or people in general have enough balls to say what you said. I appreciate it and so does God.

[@irishmaninokinawa5268]

I loved both of your videos!!! thank you so much for making them. The video on the ghost stories was very freaky. Because I had all the same stuff happen to me as well.

[@OfficialBasRutten]

Oh then you know, it was freaking crazy indeed!

[@budokarate6212]

Always enjoyed your fighting and videos, but after watching this in its entirety, I have much more great respect for you. God bless you.

[@Matheusss89]

So weird i was just thinking about it and your video shows up to me. Been struggling on the issue of faith myself, but i hope for the best and all is true.

[@OfficialBasRutten]

Like I said, the only things required is to be good to yourself and others. Seems like a good deal to me, it's hard though, as I talked about, but we can do it if we toughen up! Godspeed

[@OldScrewl1928]

Just another reason to be a Bas Rutten fan!

[@PalomosdeCazaUSA]

It is amazing that you are passing your perspective I think that most people experience a phase of rebellion not believing in God yet the more you analyze life you see how present God is in it ; you are right that doing well in every metric of life will create jealousy in other people . Also training martial arts which I have trained a bit in everything will make you a better human being ; all respect Bas the best for you and your family

[@davidGPS95]

Good afternoon Bas , I suffer from depression, im in my 50s , watching your story about your fakth has inspired me , i have started going back to mass and praying , im no Saint and life is a struggle but i know Jesus is slways there by my side to help me im my darkest hour, Please pray for me and i look forward to your next video about yoir faith God Bless David 👋

[@OfficialBasRutten]

Sorry to hear about your depression. I have had that for 3 or 4 months only and never knew how bad it is, just thought to tell people "just be happy", and then I had it, super scary, suicidal. Very happy it went away but now when I see those "commercials for medication" oh man, now I know how really hard it is. So I wish you the very best my friend, will pray for you! Godspeed

[@davidGPS95]

@@OfficialBasRutten Thank you Bas for your prayers 🙏 God Bless

[@Psalm51.]

Wow. I just came across your channel. What a wonderful video. You spoke facts. Facts that I can use when conversing with protestant friends who do not see the beauty of the Church but can only criticize.

[@OfficialBasRutten]

I had Protestants telling me that they stopped going to the Catholic Church because of the pedophiles, so I sent them this article written by a Protestant. Oops. www.dispatch.com/story/opinion/letters/2018/10/07/book-reveals-pedophila-in-protestant/9620592007/

[@rangerdanger88]

Love your stuff and am encouraged about your return to your faith. That said, I would challenge the statement that the Roman Catholic Church was established by Jesus. Harvard and many of the Ivey league Schools are not producing the level of education they once did. Like many Universities, they have moved from educating to educating/ indoctrinating students. Forbidding Priests to get married contributes to the plague of Pedophilia and all due respect, Hiding the issue and not taking responsibility, often just moving predatory Priests around where they can avoid consequences and even violate other kids is without excuse. Be transparent and take your hits and then fix it. I could go on and on but.....

[@nuno289]

I'm happy for you Baz that you found God it's one step closer to the truth. I used to be catholic from a Catholic family and i struggled for years with their teachings and in the end I followed Jesus words as they are in the bible. The Catholic churches teachings are far from what Jesus taught, Jesus taught us to keep the Jewish law of moses in our hearts, the Catholic Church doesn't do this as the 2nd commandment is don't bow down and worship idols and images which catholics do with saints and mary, Jesus taught us to pray to the father and in his name and no other. The Catholic pope can change laws and rules if he so wishes, only God can do this. If the Catholic Church really followed Jesus they wouldn't have killed other Christians and Jews for believing different in past history, if they were so confident that their faith was from Jesus why did they ban people from owning and reading the bible at points in history also. I pray you read Jesus words with an open heart and see why Catholic teaching is contrary to what Jesus taught.

[@1mdweldor]

Holy smokes I just watched your video and at 18:03 I saw an orb come from you. Awesome job on the video series, I love them, God bless you Bas❤

[@OfficialBasRutten]

Haha,I saw the same thing, crazy right?