Why Religion Is Bad For You

[@Zero-gu3te]

I love his quote “Don’t get religious, get Godly.”

[@jonpate100]

I'm a Christian & I have never heard the Word explaind so well I Salute u Sir

[@elizabeths8229]

God has directed me to your teachings! I prayed as a Christian to be shown the TRUTH & to grow Thank you Rabbi

[@liviaides1445]

YAH bless you, rabbi Friedman and keep you safe in every vway! SHALOM! Todà rabah!❣💙🕎

[@lechatleblanc]

Yes I am converting to be a Jew ...christianity is made up I think!

[@justlera]

I’m so glad their is a rabbi like you we can listen and watch online. When practical wisdom comes from you and people can use it and live happily with the knowledge.

[@kevinkingston6488]

I agree well said....

[@this-is-my-voice]

Practical wisdom from the man whose son is an abuser and says spooky things like grown men are attracted to 13 year old girls, rape is not so bad it's more the effect of it...etc. Of course the title of this video is a lie to trap people into religion...

[@KaraGhounKhan]

You don't need "their is" when "there is" does the job. Cheers.

[@protocolsoftheeldersofchic1215]

The guy in the vid is part of an extremist sect that wants to destroy christianity by turning them into noahides.

[@patriotka123]

I'm sorry it's not THEIR, it is THERE. It's time to learn a difference. It's basic English grammar. And I'm polish.

[@joelthomasbennett]

Thankyou Rabbi for this shiur. This really helped me change the way in which I serve Hashem. I didn't realize how much I was trying to be religious, like the book 'How to be the most religious person in the world.' I was too busy with trying to look it on the outside whilst neglecting the true service for Hashem from my heart. Saying autonomous and empty prayers and actions. No wonder I was looking outside of myself for approval from others. Now I can serve Hashem with kavanah and my own path has begun to unfold before me. Thankyou for being true and real in your shiurim. I went straight to my heart. I got something new from all that I've listened to so far.

[@sylhomeo6351]

Long life to this amazing brilliant man! There’s no one like him, ever! Please don’t stop doing these videos, I so enjoy listening to you, you inspire me.

[@oliverkellum3429]

I don’t really know what teaching I follow. All I know is this man here speaks the truth.

[@Tia7890]

Same! ❤️🌺🌸

[@elishevamayer2138]

This is my Rabbi

[@katarzynajaszczak5529]

I’m Polish catholic… there’s a lot of tension between our nations and religions…years of European history … what a smart person!!!!! I love his lectures! Greetings from Detroit!

[@mariekatherine5238]

Eastern Rite (Byzantine) here. There’s also conflict from the prejudices of long ago, but the new generations don’t have that, not in the US.

[@aonaziz669]

I’m a Muslim and I really enjoyed that and I needed it

[@khairyusuf1659]

Worship One Creator not his Creations Qur'an is Enlightenment Guidance Criterion for Humanity for the Success of both the World's Please Read Understand Practice Preach Devine Law's Dreams R unlimited but Life is Limited Tc of Right Knowledge True Faith Islam Well-wisher @ Peace

[@khairyusuf1659]

@David ben Mesecke Fear Almighty Allah Alone Abraham & Ismail built Kaaba in Mecca Without Devine Guidance Humanity can't Understand the Devine Law's & Plan's & Purpose of Life Qur'an is Enlightenment Guidance Criterion for Believers please Read Understand Practice Preach to Humanity for Success of both the World's Follow the Prophet's Mohammed for a Meaningful Life Well-wisher @ Peace

[@christophersurnname9967]

You’re not a good Muslim then. Infidels must bow down to Allah or die. Is this not correct?

[@khairyusuf1659]

@@christophersurnname9967 In the Age of information technology, Ignorance is a Choice of Right & wrong Mind'based Spirituality & Man made Law's Capitalism Secularism & Blind faith will Deviate from Purpose of Life & destroy your Life & Faith My friend , God will decide who is Good & Evil Don't be a Devil's advocate Be kind to yourself & Understand Purpose of Life Read Scriptures Qur'an is Word of God Guidance for Mankind Massenger R blessings for humans Worship One Creator not his Creations Tc of Right Knowledge True Faith Islam Well-wisher @ Peace

[@khairyusuf1659]

@@christophersurnname9967 Don't judge a Religion by it's follower's & Media & word of mouth , Blind faith will not benefit you in both the World's Better to go to the sources of Scriptures Qur'an Word of God Worship One Creator not his Creations Understand God & Your Relationship Tc of Right Knowledge True Faith Monotheism Well-wisher @ Peace

[@royibaniz208]

sometimes these so called needs that i have really blinded me and caused me many griefs. but from now on i will trust the Lord more than I did before. Thank you Rabbi Mannis.

[@muttaqeendreyer5200]

I have never heard anything about being needed by God before in my life. Thank dear Sir.

[@benjaminben6200]

Nice comment sir. I thank you.

[@scottblack7182]

I love this man. You see this kids? This is what wisdom looks like.

[@jmacomstec5512]

Rabbi you are intelligent beyond imagination, and this is mind blowing period. The truth all step of the way, by the way I am a Sheik (Muslim)

[@ΛαερτηςΠαντος]

That was a great speech. Insightful, funny, articulate - i've really enjoyd it. Greetngs from a Greek Orthodox Christian from Athens/Greece. Shalom , Rabbi Friedman and thank you :)

[@protocolsoftheeldersofchic1215]

He wanys to destroy christanity he is a chabad rabbi

[@protocolsoftheeldersofchic1215]

@@ReverbRevival519 my comment stands.

[@leeanne333]

Very wise words, I am a Jew and I am glad someone who can confirm what I believe all along!

[@patkearney9320]

I’m Irish and I’ve always loved the and envied in a kind way Jewish folk a decent way of life and wisdom all around you. Us the other peoples are so confused and messed up truly your the chosen people for sure remember this my friend regard’s from Ireland.

[@deb664]

I don’t know what I would do without you,Rabbi. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom to this guilt ridden Christian.

[@sretnazvijezda400]

@Höher wertiger I dont know Where is her heart

[@ericappiah4082]

Kindness is Religion .... Thank you Rabbi 🙏

[@francisfischer7620]

It's the only religion I believe in.

[@TomRivieremusic]

"Religion was invented when the first con man met the first fool"~Mark Twain

[@kvasudevan7575]

this process repeated again and again even nowadays

[@kvasudevan7575]

renewal of religion also have had the same aspects

[@ollie6389]

Keep on playing those thoughs & keys until you find the Truth. God Speed

[@factmachine1860]

mark Twain probably in gehinom right now

[@missswann4234]

Tom Riviere and who is mark twain? ;)

[@donnyp9420]

I like this man. So glad I found him here. My Rabbi is like him, that's why I keep going back.

[@factmachine1860]

Rabbi manis friedman doesnt mention any torah sources for the things he says

[@factmachine1860]

@daniel דניאל Ok But he needs sources for saying hell isnt that bad, When In fact its 60 times Hotter Than Fire On The first Level! By cooling people off Yeah They might, Yeah It might temporarily relive there worry, But When They die They will suffer tremendously Unfortunately. I hope They repent

[@vixendoe2545]

@@factmachine1860 Rabbi Singer has also said that hell is not a permanent thing, only for the most evil of people.

[@urnewbestfriend8235]

@@factmachine1860 so you know that how? Have you been there?? Didn’t think so

[@yonarivkakimelman]

Not bringing sources - this is simply his unique style of speaking. I have had the pleasure of learning from texts with him and I can attest that he’s actually a very well-versed Torah scholar (he even served as one of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s redactors) but his aim here is not to inundate with sources but rather to distill the essence of the mystical teachings of Torah - and deliver in a delightful and palatable way that anyone can receive. After a while listening to him, you may be inspired to study the sources in Chabad chassidic teachings yourself!

[@adagietto2523]

I'm not Jewish but I love this Rabbi, so full of wisdom and humour.

[@jackdavidsen6074]

@Le Ed -- Ny reply may not be the best, but allow me to give it a try: Reality is circular, it is not square, but viewing it as such is a very widespread misunderstanding which we have lived with since,... well, the dawn of religion. Rabbi Friedman does give very fine answers on his way around the circle of living, of grace, loving, and of square lens problems. And in my view, he does it wonderfully.

[@Claude_van]

@Le Ed The scientists simply fulfilled God‘s need to create new things in this world.

[@Hexavielego]

Yeah, made me laugh couple times

[@williamtait7808]

I love your ideas Rabbi Friedman, my mind and heart is overwhelmed with humour and happiness right now, thank you.

[@migdaliamarin1547]

I've been watching the rabbi every night now God bless him

[@christopherjacob8017]

So brilliantly explained ...actually if we stop being religious...focus only on what God needs from us...Thanks Rabbi..for the eye opener....I hope all religious leaders listen to you....

[@saldomino1639]

Yep Yep ! Great Video Rabbi Friedman ! I rather be needed than needy then my right side of my heart is working in harmony with the creator thank you !

[@juless3568]

Thank you Rabbi Freidman. You speech is enlightening and entertaining. You have encouraged me to understand the Kabbala and how to answer questions and comments without producing anger.

[@bernied9415]

Rebbe Manis is a real mensch ! He tells it like it is, and people understand !.....so wonderful.

[@cal2062]

Sitting alone listening to Rabbi Made me laugh out loud to myself . I like this man a lot !

[@JJPineda1114]

What a kind and gentle teacher. Thank you.

[@MarcMarcus]

Thank you, Rabbi. I love all your videos. I haven't seen them all yet, but I will. Nobody else like you. Simple yet deep wisdom. You're making the world a better place one person at a time.

[@RichardvanHerpen]

An absolute eye opener !!! Thanks from Holland.

[@noisette82kapo49]

I'm Christian and I actually binge watch anything I can find of Rabbi Friedman. It's always eye opening. I'm doubting some aspects of Christian beliefs though.

[@elmalanmalan2175]

Same here

[@oksanacrane8644]

Love it! 💖🌹 Religion doesn't bring joy and love to my life, relationship with my Creator and my loved ones does!

[@SH-yy1qe]

@Mohamud Ahmed I agree . But theirs a millions diffrent views about what god wants lol

[@blackbuddha8167]

Wow as an atheist that was some powerful words

[@neonchurch4066]

Just when I thought I was hell bound... I stumbled on this guy🙏 for me...

[@angecynthia347]

My mother with her wickedness she turned to religion..what happened next was living with a complete covert narcissistic woman who would stand infront of church and donate millions, show off in church while never eating with us,never doing anything with us..i hated gospel,hated church, hated all that relates becaudr to me it is evil.

[@dereksimone5127]

Thank you Rabbi. My son said that and I said it back *I didn't ask to be born either* Just love your knowledge.

[@ggeorgeherny]

Thank you Rabbi for the words of wisdom.

[@lechatleblanc]

So uplifting and so intelligent and so articulate...

[@shlmel]

Rabbi Friedman sharing 'The Greatest Law Never Writen'

[@cyrill1899]

Thank you rabbi!! שלום

[@pacoutlawz1]

Serve God with joy!!! Amen 🙏 Do what he needs!!

[@tracyb9144]

I'm not Jewish but I love this guys words of Wisdom.

[@GameDevAraz]

Should be Jewish.

[@elishevamayer2138]

Thank you, this is my Rabbi

[@chielg836]

At the five and 15 minute mark they were two advertisements for Christianity... Maimonides maintains if you pray to anything other than the Creator, the almighty God, you are effectively idol worshipping and you will never be saved, most Christians don't realize this. This is very fundamental for them to achieve the afterlife

[@ashearnai3046]

I luv you Rabbi..we can always count on you to brighten our life.💞☃️

[@algie-t2w]

I am an agnostic and "officially" a Christian. I have always been impressed by Jewish humour and wisdom. So many Rabbis have substantial learning along with all important common sense.

[@DonLumpkin]

God bless you, Rabbi! I really appreciate your insightful program. I concur completely with you: religion seeks self-gain for its practioner. Spirituality seeks to surrender self to GOD. To ask for HIS assistance in loving HIM, with all of our heart , mind, and soul, so that HIS WILL, and not our own, is done.

[@savenacanakeke8119]

I’m a christian It help me a lot to learn more about God from Rabbi friedman

[@protocolsoftheeldersofchic1215]

Under the noahide law christianity is considered idol worship and the punishment is beheading, did you know that?

[@goldengun9970]

@@protocolsoftheeldersofchic1215 Jews and muslims tigether tell christians they are idol worshipers. Who are you? Someone who only learnt this yesterday?

[@rexpamatian8618]

It is truly happening that according to God there are people who consider themselves to be wise but are fools before the sight of God

[@alanroberts7916]

You should, I should, we should. All we do is should all over ourselves. As a sufferer of chronic pain I especially like this guys message!!!

[@janet7walton735]

I don't have any religion but i love God more than everything. We have to praise only the one who created heaven and earth no one else. I love and respect anybody who loves Him this is why I respect you rabbi. You are funny and smart

[@rgaleny]

THIS IS SO VERY STOICAL. GRATEFULLY INDIFFERENT. THE GOOD MEANS LIVING WELL. LIFE FOR MAN IS AN ART.

[@stuntbikehamster]

Thank you, Rabbi Friedman.

[@merceditareyes3245]

I found you today Rabbi thank you thank you thank you

[@avnertzur655]

Sh'koiach, Rav! Great wisdom and deep understanding on the actual meaning of Judaism.

[@tedbates1236]

There is a difference between law: you ought! And grace through love: I want. Ought vs. Want. Law or Grace. Justice or. Mercy. Justice means I must go to prison. Mercy means I forgive you. I need mercy and grace otherwise I get law and justice.

[@annturi5826]

Hello Ted Bates. Your comment intrigues me. I agree with the basic premise. I just wonder if "grace and mercy" can exist without "law and justice". For example: if someone likes to do harm to others, like killing people, how long should we show "grace and mercy" before we use "law and justice"? This is an issue I have struggled with for quite some time. What is your opinion on this? Many thanks for your reply in advance. Most kind regards

[@hcharton5722]

@@annturi5826 We condemn the sin, but we always love the sinner. We do this because every soul is a part of our soul and a part of the Yehovah. Yehovah is One. We are a part of Yehovah. We are all One. If your right hand cut your left hand, would you amputate your left? No, because it is a part of you.

[@annturi5826]

Thank you @@hcharton5722 for your valuable reply; it is highly appreciated. Most kind regards

[@hcharton5722]

@ellenfrancis67 thank you dear friend, I think the best answer I can give is that grace and mercy make law and justice possible- and vice versa. They temper each other. In fact, law and justice without grace and mercy cannot really exist. It is just that we show mercy. I am both spirit and human. To protect my humanness I do have to draw boundaries. To nurture my spirit, I must forgive. It is through grace that we can forgive. I pray that like our Loving Source, I am slow to anger, and quick to forgive. Many Blessings.

[@dt6822]

One is the father, the other is the mother. And the Syrian is the other. Syrian-XM. LOL

[@johnnyhigdon7663]

I'm a Christian but I agree , religion is man controlling other men and usually ends up with man receiving glory instead of our creator.

[@precygrace7075]

I just love this man...God bless u sir

[@killertaco97]

This man gives off Carlin vibes, i like it.

[@cockatooinsunglasses7492]

We found a Jewish George Carlin.

[@ungrateful-66]

killertaco97 Carlin is too confrontational though. I’m not even sure what qualifies Carlin other than his being famous for being a contrarian. Jewish Rabbis on the other hand are ALWAYS very well educated and experienced.

[@ungrateful-66]

“was confrontational...”. ^ I agree that this rabbi has the “opened up ... come at me” posture which helps.

[@protocolsoftheeldersofchic1215]

George Carlin knew about their subversive and deceptive ways.

[@CrazyHorseInvincible]

Except Carlin didn't change the definition of "religion" for the purpose of special pleading.

[@roberteski4764]

May God bless you, Rabbi: you are a blessing to many.

[@karthi7016]

I really enjoy your lectures/talks.

[@gondala]

I am muslim too.. very enjoy this speech, so deep, meaningful, and we all here to serve our One God.

[@Claude_van]

@yusie rizal Man is created in the image of God not to be a slave of God but a partner. That’s Judaism.

[@gondala]

@@Claude_van probably thats the culture since only jews have experience to be "close" enough to feel God's existance compared to islamic history.

[@ISREALYAHWEH3INONE]

@@gondala jew are the chosen one to spread the word and law of God God of all Hebrew prophets God of isreal yweh Not God of Quran and Allah We dont believe in same God

[@protocolsoftheeldersofchic1215]

Judaism is a supramacist ideology, look into the talmud and the noahide laws. Its psychopathic

[@gondala]

@@ISREALYAHWEH3INONE you may not believe the same God, but God of muhammad clearly mention that our God is the same, the God of moses which speak to moses in the valley of tuwa or uwa whether you believe it or not. :D

[@irissimon9761]

Too good. He is superb. Makes things simple and explains.

[@pvdguitars2951]

The most beautiful verse in the whole scripture is Revelation 18:4 Come out of her My people. Out of the bondage of Babylon (meaning confusion). Free from manmade doctrine. No religion, but revelation and relation. To enter into peace in the heart of the Father. I am the way, the truth and the life ✝️ Religion always pushes redemption to a future event, and keeps us in separation from God. Whereas in His Spirit, we can have life and love abundantly, here and now! Amen and yes!

[@davidchai1859]

Thank You! This is most insightful and liberating ever!

[@TorosianToros]

Rabbi Friedman you are who you are, it's your need made you to become who you are..

[@Арпахшад]

Just like the need to eat was made for you by god so is your inborn character that pushed you to become who you are- it's the need of god

[@zessazzenessa1345]

This was amazing. Thank you. Blessings to you!

[@timetraveler2936]

ABBA GOD thank You❣🥰

[@NatureScapeNomad]

I never met this Rabbi in person, but yet I can proudly say He is my teacher. Fine-tuning to the universal frequency and contributing to the eternal strings of music is what we were born for, We are energy so we have a frequency and all we need is to fit in harmoniously with our creator. Religion is a deviation from this simple reality, we don't need any religion. A common path that can define our role as a component of the universe is good enough.

[@denniswilson7825]

Wow! I feel like I'm in school with a great teacher!

[@mymom9466]

Thank you Rabbi Friedman! Once again you melt away our deepest problems in a few short minutes with humor and truth giving all of us, no matter who we are and what we are going through, the clarity to move forward at whichever place we are in life. May Hashem bless you and your family with a Chasiva V’Chasima Tova with abundant good and long healthy life b’gashmius u’bruchnius in a revealed good way always! Much gratitude from one of your students 😊

[@braziltokyoschool]

Rabbi Manis Friedman is really knowledgeable and he learned how to put his words what is even better, that fact makes him wise. He sees the world as I've always seen it. Since the first time I've known about him, I liked him. I've found and accepted myself through his speeches by Hashem's words.

[@u.y.3643]

...SO true and close to us we do not even realize its importance; amazing and beautiful teaching.!

[@arabprince4863]

reminds me of the verse in the holy quran "inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji3oon" which translates as "to god we belong and to him we shall return" and we are encouraged by proohet muhammad 1400 years ago to recite and remember this verse when life overwhelms us or tragedy afflicts us.

[@mr.mikaeel6264]

نفسي يؤلم استماع هذه رجل

[@tedmeinkboy3727]

Am a jew and am a new subscriber am glad to hear this🙏🙏🙏

[@dudefrombelgium]

my dad always said dont be religious, be jewish. judaism is not a religion. i never understood what he meant back then.

[@lawrencetendler2342]

Judaism should be, is meant to be ,above Religion ,which is what many of us forget.

[@danasher1671]

Thank you once again Rabbi Friedman

[@gloriaramirez2710]

Thank you Rabbi for this beautiful teaching

[@julieyoung3815]

Amazing stuff . I love to hear this man speak .

[@neptunejoo]

Manis means sweet in my language. When I hear his name it puts smile in my face

[@leab2039]

Neptune Joo what language?

[@尘星-m5t]

@@leab2039 malay

[@florahavard456]

Neptune you should be praying and get from under his teaching.and run as fast as you can from this man.

[@neptunejoo]

@@florahavard456 i know :) but i am still intrigued

[@benharyo]

Same in mine.. 😀

[@ulisesamaro7593]

I love his speach every time. He's funny and real.

[@erwinavila3165]

Thank you very much Rabbi

[@unitedwallsystem2941]

Sir, I just discovered you yesterday, & I am so glad/great ful, that I did.

[@Truthseeker371]

This Rabbi says the same thing as I, a born again Christian. Complement to the like minded man.

[@godisunknowable6899]

Thank you so much. I thought I was going to have to go this alone.

[@mahmoudali6605]

If your thinking it, there is likely a great amount of people thinking it too.

[@CaribbeanQueen72xx]

Those videos are priceless , and thank you is an understatement . Am so grateful .. ❤️ ❤️ 🙏🏾 🙏🏾 ❤️

[@nathankaiser2511]

Excellent rationale, thank you for sharing your wisdom Rabbi

[@stephenmangai755]

I'm so glad I found this channel.

[@thehawaiiancomedian]

I enjoyed this so much. Strong message. Please keep spreading your message

[@chuckmartin935]

This is one of the best speeches on utube.

[@sabirahammed8438]

Well today I am telling that you can be good person without religion

[@NekoFilm]

I'm much more motivated to do for others, to encourage them, to advice them to succeed, to bring the best out of them. I do it joyfully, but sometimes I think that maybe I don't do enough for myself. I sometimes wish that I was more selfish or more ambitious when it came to me. I'm very critical of this. Interesting view point. Although I'm not so sure that it's not more of a burden to know that we must serve God. lol Thank you, I enjoyed listening to your sermon. BTW I'm a Christian.

[@GuardianesdelaTierra13]

Me encanta su sentido del humor!!! Soy su fan #1 saludos desde Tampico, Tamaulipas Estimado Rabbino🌹

[@dagmawitnegussie4703]

Thank you Rabbi

[@pacoutlawz1]

That’s deep and makes so much sense now!! I’ve never thought about Gods needs and not my needs☺️not needy but needed!!!

[@kariv722]

I don't like to be needy. But to be needed is an unbearable pressure on me! And by G.D. ? I'll never be good enough 😢

[@scotteklof5082]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom

[@ehudibenavraham4282]

Amazing! Thanks dear Rabbi!

[@jonnysuwirjo8520]

Very good and thank you Rabbi

[@iyaoyas54]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@Mermaid2261]

Thanks very much Rabbi!