i am a conservative Christian and I LOVE Sanders. Yes, we may disagree on certain issues but there are way more important issues that are destroying America (poverty, Income inequality, unemployment, etc.). I wish more Christians would wake up, GREED and oppression of the poor are SIN! Our president's job is to run this country for ALL of the people.

Republicans are corporate Socialists. Bernie is a populist Socialist. Pick and choose your Socialist. I think I'll choose the populist. #feelthebern #Bernie2016

Proudly and fearlessly enters the Lions den. A man of integrity.

Totally teared up. As a liberal coming from a religious family, I'm all for anybody willing to cross the aisle and bring people together. This is what a president is about. He's not forgetting about any of us. #feelthebern #berniesanders2016

I have a real problem with, so called, Christians who sit there shaking their heads at the idea of helping their fellow countrymen if they fall on hard times. Do they really think, if Jesus came back, he would be on their side of the debate?!

I love how he says something that you (basically) cannot disagree with, and the camera pans to people with crossed arms and disgusted looks on their faces. Really though? "Feed the poor" -pans to grumpy students.

A Jewish sage preaches to a Baptist nursery about the savagery of America. Bernie does speak to me as an American and this man has a great heart and I loved the verse he used from Amos. My brothers and sisters in America it is time we let justice roll down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream!

good job bernie, speak to not only those who agree with you but also those who don't!

Pause at 18:24 and see how the CHRISTIAN students don't support healthcare for the poor. That just blows me away.

I'm glad somebody told these kids…

I am fighting back tears all day listening to Bernie speak. I have been so disillusioned with the sorry state of the country we live into today, and Bernie Sanders is the only one who gets it. I was ready to give up any hope of reform. What a great human being. You have my vote.

these spoiled kids don't clap even at the most humane and logical statements

I don't think anyone honestly thought he was going to bring the whole crowd at LU to his side. Geez the only reason he's less of an anti-Christ to them is because he isn't black like Obama. That said, it takes political courage to go to a crowd that disagrees with everything you stand for and say "this is what I believe and I'm not going to sugar-coat it nor try to wishy-washy moderate it". Besides, something like this is newsworthy and even in red states there are people voting in democratic primaries. Never a bad strategy, esp. when you have significantly less automatic name recognition. Hillary's strategy is same as in 2008: get the big states an some swing states and home the numbers coalesce.

"Money has to serve, not to rule"

This man is such a missed opportunity for America, you’re not going to have someone else like this who could bring people together again in a long time. I used to think he was a crackpot nutter but in reality he is incredible and a true inspiration.

Impressed by this speech. Took a lot of courage.

18:28 "When we talk about morality, what we are talking about is all of God's children, The Poor, The Wretched, they have a right to go to a doctor when they are sick." Camera pans to students looking like they think they should clap because of Jesus, but can't because of their politics.

Beautiful speech. As humans, we ought to show compassion to our fellow neighbors! :D

I'm a social conservative. However, I put fiscal issues first. Income inequality is a problem. Clinton does not give two shits. Sanders does, I hope he wins the Dem primary.

6 years later, these words still induce goose bumps and move me to tears. The profound moral and spiritual crisis we in the USA find ourselves in cannot be overstated.

I was brought to tears when he talked about Americans not going to the doctor when they first begin to feel ill. That was my mom. She let it go so long because she was worried about not having insurance until it was too late.

I'm glad he did this. The key to getting the right to work with us is its youth. He definitely needs to do more of this.

My favorite speech of Bernie

Bernie, you're incredibly inspiring. I admire everything you do. Thank you so much for being the voice of the people and not succumbing to establishment ideology for your own personal gain. You are a true American, and a true hero in my eyes.

we young people have got to show up and vote!

Bernie speaks the truth to anyone who will listen. Liberty University, Fox News, he goes to "conservative" audiences, and without compromising his leftist values, he gets them to listen. Such a wonderful speech. Listen to those fundies clap! Bernie can bring this country together.

I know you say "in my view" for politeness sake Bernie... but it is really everyone's view, and you're the first politician in this whole campaign to say what everyone is really thinking. *Bernie 2016*

Wow. My jaw almost dropped when I heard around the 12 minute mark the wages people were getting over there in the United States. Really? 8 bucks an hour? That's crazy! I'm in Australia and even with the weaker aussie dollar, the minimum amount you could possibly earn here is still effectively DOUBLE. Just type "australia minimum wage" in Google and, well, chip off a bit of that 1% and get that gini coefficient less extreme. GO BERNIE!

It's a net positive for us to be civil towards each other. Thank you for hearing the man out, with respect.

It's so sad to see that "devout christian" and "hardcore republican" have become nearly synonymous. I give Bernie major props, even if that means convincing just one student to think twice about what to support.

While he doesn't have my vote, I applaud him for wading into the uncharted political waters of speaking to a packed crowd who opposes him on 90 or more percent of the issues. It's refreshing. More candidates need to take note of it.

I cry listening to this man because he is someone this country NEEDS at a time like this to make "America Great Again" #FEELTHATBERN #BernBabyBern #Bernie2016

The most reasonable thing to happen at Liberty "university" to date.

+TheFireArmGuy .. I'm from Australia.. these ideas work fine, trust me. In fact if it wasn't for these idea's, I would not be becoming a doctor, and my wife would not be having maternity leave when our second child comes in 3 weeks. They. Work.

I'm saddened that so few people have appreciated Senator Sanders heart-felt and brave speech... Personally, I'm not completely with the guy on policy, but we do agree on much, and I understand his stances on the issues of which we do not agree. He is a good man through and through, and it is truly sad that so few people at least appreciate his thoroughly upright humanity.

Brilliant. Walking right into the lion's den! Kudos to Bernie.

Bernie Sanders is a true leader. That's all that needs to be said.

This is the best and most important speech of the entire presidential race.

Major respect to Liberty University for having Senator Sanders speak. And kudos to Sen. Sanders for speaking at Liberty. America needs more of this!!!!

So much respect for this man! #Bernie2016!

Man we have a statesman here, not a politician. What a great human being this guy is. Vote for him America, because your choice affects us people who live in far flung countries oppressed by the military industrial complex originating from your country. This guys has the potential to change it all for us.

wow. amazing courage. Feeling the Bern

so much ignorance under one roof

I am very used to Bernie's thesis statement, and I completely agree: all inequality in the U.S. is due to political willingness and can be reversed in the very same way. However, the beauty of this speech isn't on his progressive statements but on his rhetoric; Sanders understands his audience and expresses himself in a very compelling way. From bible quotes and leaving aside issues on which both sides clearly disagree, Senator Bernie Sanders deserves every single applause. If I were a English college professor, I would use this speech as textbook example.

I watched a video from the Roanoke Times where these students were interviewed on what they thought of the senator's speech. While there were obvious disagreements with some of Bernie Sanders' views and opinions, there was universal praise and appreciation for the intent which he came to speak with. Those of you who are skeptical of the student body's reception of Sen. Sanders' speech really should try to give them the benefit of a doubt; Bernie certainly gave them that chance, and I think we all should, too. #FeelTheBern

This is NOT a real university.

This man, a non-religious Brooklyn Jew, exemplifies the spirit of compassion, justice, forgiveness and concern for the "least" among us - the very same fundamental values taught by Jesus Christ. The ovation he received at the end tells it all.

Rand Paul vs. Bernie Sanders would be a win-win for America. Clinton vs. Bush would be a loss either way.

Fearless and unwavering.

How sad that so many comments here are filled with hatred. What does this say about our religion today?

I support Bernie Sanders, even if I know that not many people will support him in Arkansas. I will still support him.

Thank God for Bernie Sanders

one of the best speeches I've ever heard him give

"It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."

What an incredible orator.. that, combined with truth and compassion for all people and all ideologies makes for a great president. But beyond all of this is that he went into the mouth of the lion and won enormous respect because of his obvious concern for everyones views. This will only grow now. I am optomistic.

I got butterflies listening to this

Senator Sanders this is truly a wonderful and insightful speech. Thanks for working so hard for all of us on cinching the nomination and winning this election. Please sir make sure that your voice gets proper care. You're such a passionate speaker inspiring all that hear your words. Great job! I look forward to calling you President Bernie Sanders.

Presidential. #feelthebern #Bernie2016

This man is a breath of fresh air with a vision and also a sense of justice and morality lacking in the two major parties. I hope American voters will vote for him as the next US president.

Many Americans, especially religious folk, are raised not to question things in life, but simply to follow traditions, like those expressed in the Bible. Those traditions and rules are simple to understand, which is good if you want millions of people to get along, but the very same simplicity that makes them dangerous when time comes for reformation. Because many religious people don't have much critical thinking capabilities, they simply react negatively to new ideas rather than be open to debate. That's the downfall of all empires in history. It comes down to teaching kids not just to think for themselves, but to think critically about the world we live in. A few Americans get what Sanders is trying to do, unfortunately many Americans don't have the mental capacity to think outside the box they were raised in.

Jon Snow may never sit on the iron throne and Bernie may never sit in the oval office, but they're both true heroes and we're not worthy of either.

Don't forget to vote for Bernie in the primaries!

I've never been much into politics and there are plenty of parts to politics that I know nothing about, but now that i'm growing older and these types of issues will affect me as a working adult I'm really trying to educate myself by watching everyone's speeches.. Bernie seems like an honest, decent, open-minded man, and I really respect that. He seems to respect other religions and cultures and way of life. He seems like he really wants to help the people, such as myself, working three jobs just to get by. I often budget my money and I find it SO sad that when I wanted to buy curtains (before I got my raise) to cover my windows (so no one would see me changing in my own bedroom!) costing $12 at Walmart, it took me three weeks to buy three curtains. I only had $12 to spare each week for curtains. Dividing my paychecks among gas, food, car insurance, rent... it's hard. I have earned a few raises and my boyfriend recently got a higher paying job due to us expecting a baby in March. We are very fortunate for his new job, it makes me feel much more at ease with our expanding family. I really appreciate Bernie's outlook on expanding maternity leave. My friend recently had a baby, and he ended up in the NICU for nearly five weeks. Those five weeks she was there every single day to bond, hold, and feed the baby. By the time she was able to take him home, she would only have one week left of leave to adjust at HOME with her new baby, who needed oxygen and monitoring. She decided not to return to work because only having one week at home with a newborn baby is just impossible. Hell, staying at home for six weeks with a newborn baby just isn't enough time. Having 12 weeks gives us SO much more time to adjust and plan and learn our babies needs. Also the fact that if she were to return to work, she would make negative income by sending her child to daycare due to her being in the cut-off "middle class" wage. She's better off staying at home with the baby instead of working to pay someone else to take care of him. It's a difficult decision but it's what us lower-class are stuck making.

My President.

This is stunning...literally "Daniel and the Lion's Den"

feel the bern.....

Vote for Bernie Sanders 2016!!!!

The kids in the audience are getting a better education during this one speech than they'll get during their entire 4 years at that backwards school.

We need this guy badly. And no I'm not looking for a handout. I make over 100,000 per year, so I don't need any body's money. He seems so passionate and I don't think he will bow to the powers like Obama has done.

Whether he wins or loses, we can only hope his work will result in a complete change for the better in Washington.

I have a horrible stomach virus and I'm a college student. Not much money so I can't go to the doctor and I really need a doctors excuse to make up work from school. Bernie is really speaking to a progressive audience and I hope everyone hears him out. Change needs to be made and I think Bernie is the one to do it

My god...students at a conservative Christian university giving Bernie that much applause. He would've crushed in a general election.

Although I don't agree with him at all with anything I do find him to be genuine which is nice.

When does Bernie sleep? He is going everywhere across the country.

If you haven't done so yet register to vote today so we can vote for Bernie!

Oh my god I love Bernie and I’m so proud he goes to places that don’t agree with him . He’s just a great man it angers me greatly we couldn’t fucking elect this guy .

My respect for him has grown a lot more

" the greatest opportunity ever given to the world thrown away, because the passion for equality made vain the hope for freedom". -Lord Acton

good, very good speech. Too bad the crowd does not have a clue what he talks about.

Bernie Sanders is awesome.

GOD BLESS BERNARD SANDERS. May The Force be with you

these audience shots vs the cheering are the best lmao important for these people to hear this message so eloquently though

I strongly supported Bernie, and I contribute to each of the three groups established in the wake of his campaign: Friends of Bernie Sanders, the Sanders Institute, and Our Revolution. I don't fully agree with his views on abortion, but I do greatly admire and respect his honesty and courage in expressing those views at Liberty University. That took real integrity. It was the real deal.

How can students at a so-called "religious" university sit so hatefully stone faced when presented with moral dilemmas of this magnitude? Big respect for Bernie for speaking at, as their own website describes "The world's leading Christian university".

Wonder if Trump would to do a speech/debate in front of a progressive leaning crowd. Something tells me he wouldnt.

Brave Bernie.. Bravo! 💛

Jefferson was an early hero of mine, partly because of his scientific interests (which very much helped to mold his political philosophy), but mostly because he, almost more than anyone else, was responsible for the spread of democracy throughout the world. The idea - breathtaking, radical and revolutionary at the time (in many places in the world, it still is) is that not kings, not priests, not big city bosses, not dictators, not a military cabal, not a de facto conspiracy of the wealthy, but ordinary people, working together, are to rule the nations. Not only was Jefferson a leading theoretician of this cause; he was also involved in the most practical way, helping to bring about the great American political experiment that has, all over the world, been admired and emulated since. He died at Monticello on 4 July 1826, fifty years to the day after the colonies issued that stirring document, written by Jefferson, called the Declaration of Independence. It was denounced by conservatives worldwide. Monarchy, aristocracy and state-supported religion - that's what conservatives were defending then. In a letter composed a few days before his death, he wrote that it was the 'light of science' that had demonstrated that 'the mass of mankind has not been born with saddles on their backs', nor were a favored few born 'booted and spurred'. He had written in the Declaration of Independence that we all must have the same opportunities, the same 'unalienable' rights. And if the definition of 'all' was disgracefully incomplete in 1776, the spirit of the Declaration was generous enough that today 'all' is far more inclusive. Jefferson was a student of history - not just the compliant and safe history that praises our own time or country or ethnic group, but the real history of real humans, our weaknesses as well as our strengths. History taught him that the rich and powerful will steal and oppress if given half a chance. He described the governments of Europe, which he saw at first hand as the American ambassador to France. Under the pretense of government, he said, they had divided their nations into two classes: wolves and sheep. Jefferson taught that every government degenerates when it is left to the rulers alone, because rulers - by the very act of ruling - misuse the public trust. The people themselves, he said, are the only prudent repository of power. But he worried that the people - and the argument goes back to Thucydides and Aristotle - are easily misled. So he advocated safeguards, insurance policies. One was the constitutional separation of powers; accordingly, various groups, some pursuing their own selfish interests, balance one another, preventing any one of them from running away with the country: the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Branches; the House and the Senate; the States and the Federal Government. He also stressed, passionately and repeatedly, that it was essential for the people to understand the risks and benefits of government, to educate themselves, and to involve themselves in the political process. Without that, he said, the wolves will take over. Here's how he put it in Notes on Virginia, stressing how the powerful and unscrupulous find zones of vulnerability they can exploit: "In every government on earth is some trace of human weakness, some germ of corruption and degeneracy, which cunning will discover and wickedness insensibly open, cultivate and improve. Every government degenerates when trusted to the rulers of the people alone. The people themselves therefore are its only safe depositories. And to render even them safe, their minds must be improved . . ." However, through lowered educational standards, declining intellectual competence, diminished zest for substantive debate, and social sanctions against scepticism, our liberties can be slowly eroded and our rights subverted. The founders understood this well: 'The time for fixing every essential right on a legal basis is while our rulers are honest, and ourselves united,' said Thomas Jefferson. "From the conclusion of this [Revolutionary] war we shall be going downhill. It will not then be necessary to resort every moment to the people for support. They will be forgotten, therefore, and their rights disregarded. They will forget themselves but in the sole faculty of making money, and will never think of uniting to effect a due respect for their rights. The shackles, therefore, which shall not be knocked off at the conclusion of this war will remain on us long, will be made heavier and heavier, 'til our rights shall revive or expire in a convulsion."

Most important & true quote from here: "We are living in a nation and in a world - and the Bible speaks to this issue - in a nation and in a world which _worships_ - not love of brothers and sisters, not love of the poor and the sick - but _worships_ the acquisition of money and great wealth. I do not believe that is the country we should be living in."

Do not go gentle into that good night ... rage , rage against the dying of the light ! - Dylan Thomas

Bernie Sanders 2016!!!

I #FeelTheBern from Canada. I support #LivingIncome, I support #LivingWage, #FreeEducation, #HealthCare for All. I support #BernieSanders

This country sorely needs more politicians like Bernie Sanders and Ron Paul - men of character, wisdom and principle who are unafraid to speak their minds even in the presence of those who mock and doubt them. Who refuse to bully or dismiss their opposition, who even in disagreement draw their opponents to them through integrity and intelligence. Men with not the golden cadence of the salesman but the gravelly and honest voice of truth. I supported Ron Paul in 2012 and will support Bernie Sanders come 2016 - not because I agree with all he says, but because I respect him as a person and as a leader.

These kids disgust me. They should be ashamed of themselves for not supporting these ideas that are even founded on basic religious principles.

after reading through the comments the, the most common Republican comment is "okay but he's not offering any solutions. He's not saying how to fix the problems." If you pay even a little bit of attention then you can see he's trying to explain WHY he believes in his policies. If you want to know what his policies and solutions are do just a little bit of research. there's a ton of videos out there where he talks about what his solutions are.

This brings me back to a more optimistic time.

My respect just grows and grows for Bernie Sanders.

Lady at 4:40 is extremely photogenic. Also, great speech.

Our next President!! This is what an adult sounds like. We can agree to disagree on social issues and get to work on the issues that impact the middle and lower classes!

one of the only honest politicians. He is not beating around the bushes. Such a shame people would rather vote for someone who is sly about their beliefs

They didn't even clap about the prison incarceration comment, these kids are severely brainwashed.