And the fact that Rev. Chris was just being honest and didn't spout some random bullshit just to justify "God's ways" is what makes him really commendable

I think a reasonable answer would be Trials of our faith

@@emeraldskies8254 I disagree as that is exactly what ollie was actually talking about where as a person is taking someone's grief or loss in a light hearted manner by calling it a "test by the God/s" or "God's plan" which makes it seemingly rude, offensive, and insensitive contrary to what you intended to do

In some ways it did for me to… but then I realised that a PRIEST couldn’t answer such a common objection to the faith

@@youwereexpectingadecentpro6582 Truthfulness is a virtue. BSing your knowledge is not.

I love their banter! And the unexpected sermon from Rev Chris

they're co-brother-in-laws.. aren't they?

@@a2k299 yea I think so

@@a2k299 yeah and I’m pretty sure they live together too

@@a2k299 yess. their wives are sisters

Well, there are standards in Orthodox faith, especially for Catholics. And though some can definitely abuse that, standards on their own are not a bad thing. There shouldn't be an ambiguous, personal way to interpret "Thou shall not kill." However, the way the priest answered with "I don't know" is actually consistent with church philosophy. There is the concept that sometimes, the breadth of an issue cannot be fully known during our time as humans because we just can't understand it with how we are now. That's where faith starts to come in and we have to trust that there is an answer God in all of His infinite wisdom has.

thats because religious institutions have misappropriated their power and we need to look to our inward faith rather than looking to some dogma forced on us

indeed.

@@blondetapperware8289 "I don't know" should be consistent with all philosophy. If you think you know everything, you probably know a lot less than average. That's the Dunning-Kruger effect.

Allowing each person to "interpret his [own] religion" generally leads people to just make themselves God and throw out whichever of God's teaching that are inconvenient for them. They give in to their vices rather than challenging them and trying to improve themselves in the places where it is least comfortable. It's like the "What Would Jesus Do?" thing in the 1990s. It sounds like a good thing to ask, but for many people, what "Jesus would do" was oddly the thing they already wanted to do and had committed to doing.

I love that!

@@pamelahofman1785 thank you :) he was a good priest and I think of him often even 20 years after his passing :)

I love this very much

But that answer doesn't cover things we have no control over. Like say, little children having cancer, or families killed in earthquakes, or just being born dirt poor with no opportunities. It's basically just "pull yourself up by the bootstraps", religious edition.

@@Greatkingrat88 That answer referred to the question “why God give me challenges and don’t just give me what I want?” Your comment is about “why God let people have horrible things happen to them?” And my answer is.. I don’t know.

Godsplain is a word now? Lmao

But yea I agree

@@flannel_punk I just made it up hahaha

@@sophielyons2722 haha yea I mean obviously it's from womansplaining/mansplaining

I'm not even a Christian, and I find him to be one of the most humble Christians ever, I can listen to him and not feel annoyed. I love his theologies surrounding the Christian faith.. and this is coming from a Pagan xD

Same pal :)

That makes three of us :D

As a Christian, I will open my arms and welcome you no matter what your beliefs are, I'll accept it

@@polyminutes8788 Cheers mate! Have a good day :)

@@CountEagleHydra cheers mate

At first I thought he was saying "berb" like referring to pingu lmao

@@nobodyanon SAME LOL

“Birb”, yeah 😂

I hate that stuff. Spell it out !

What Rite Is Rev. Chris? I am so confused ..😕

@@philomenabem4901 Anglican

Indeed!!

Must*

YEEEEEESSSS

Amen😌

One of my favorite series on Jolly ngl

well he ain't preaching, he's peaching life skills.

@@PrograError He does both if you see. Spreading the christian values and all

what a polite way to say “I’d f that priest.”

Well ..im a Muslim and i enjoy it lol

Not religious but I really enjoy these too. Hope you's have a good day.

I'm Christian, and one of my favorite quotes is from Gandhi when he addressed Christianity: "I like your Christ. I do not like Christians. You Christians are so unlike your Christ." In my opinion, if we truly followed Jesus's teachings of love and kindness and not judging others, we would be a lot more popular. Jesus was only really hated by religious and political extremists; the regular people loved Him.

@@martymohawk8360 but it’s not about being popular. And many people in the Bible, regular people, didn’t like Jesus either because they didn’t understand. God tells us that not everyone is meant to understand the secrets of the kingdom. And it’s the intention of judging that matters, not the actual action of doing so. We are called to judge one another in love and kindness, for that’s how we’ll be judged in turn. However, if we judge someone in bitterness or envy, that is also how we’ll be judged. It isn’t a matter of not judging bc that equates to a lack of discernment between right and wrong

"Institution"

You are right. Any organization involving humans will have flaws. It's in our nature.

We shouldn't ever "judge" one another. Instead, we should gently but firmly redirect every thought " that sets itself up against God's knowledge to the obedience of Christ"(2 Corinthians 10:5). We need to see things from someone else's point of view and help them through it using the love of God. We are to love the sinner, and hate the sin. God doesn't want us to be divided between ourselves over petty things like politics and whether or not to wear a mask or get the vaccine for COVID. God loves everyone and wants to see everyone genuinely love Him back and accept His son, Jesus Christ, as their personal saviour from sin, death, and Hell. Thanks, and God bless you from Ekalaka, Montana!!!❤

I’m sorry that happened to you, RIP.

;-;

Scat's other meaning is fecal matter. Reluctant to type shi(r)t. Also a killer line.

Ooooh, that's what he meant! My mind went, um... elsewhere...

i was, confused about what kind of scat they meant-

@@poikoi1530 Well, that's the beauty of wit. The quip can mean both things at once. Christian jazz or Christian sh*t or both, it's a fabulous line.

Now is that “jazz singer who happens to be a Christian” or “I sing Christian themed Jazz songs.”

Railing against the tragedies of life is as useful as screaming at a storm.

such wisdom in a goofy christian meme video. thank you rev chris.

Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.

@@xDarkTrinityx But fear also protect you from danger though, right?

@@AriestaSpark In moderation yes, as with most things a balance is needed.

unfortunately history has taught us not every christian is a good one

Aaaaamennnnn! And I'm not a believer! 😄❤

@@epitomeofbananas4223 more like not everyone who claims to be a christian is one. you kind of have to follow christ's teachings to be a christian.

Not really no

I'm a freethinker but if I met a priest like Rev Chris, I have a feeling I will start following him and sooner or later Christ

At this point nothing Ollie does surprises me anymore. I just expect the unexpected

I wish all pastors and priests could be like Rev. Chris

@@CommanderMouse72 True. He is a real Christian, respectful and loving

He's not too preachy for a preacher

Hes one of the few very religious people I've heard speak that I felt I could respect and have a good conversation with.

I like how he openly says he doesn't have an answer instead of making something up to make himself seem superior.

not during the PT? I was sure they were knocked out... well cept' for one...

You definitely bring back my faith in humanity.

Hello Capt Ahn... Annyeonghaseo

glad to see you in the comments capt. ahn🙋

@@PrograError after the training, they went into the Korean soldiers' PX and improvised foods, and there were a couple of weird drinks

Oh, Robin, I'm so sorry. I can't imagine. But I'm glad that the Lord is using your experience to help others through sad times. I think that someone who has been through what you're going through, and has come through it with love and grace to help others, is exactly who that next person needs. If that makes any sense!

@@julieclark9173 Yes, it's the only thing that has gotten me through all of it. I hate to brag but even one of his doctor's was impressed at my "strength" My saying for years has been, "God's timing is perfect".

@@robinsmith5442 I don't think a person ever needs to feel bad for talking about their strength, especially when it's so hard-earned like that ♥️♥️

Don't tell that to the catholics and question their Pope. After all he is infallible and can do no wrong.

@@beingsneaky Catholics don't believe the Pope is infallible. They also don't believe the material church is infallible. Humans (and anything that is directly associated with them personally*) are fallible. By personally, I mean things we as humans interact and live with as well. Not only each other but money, government, power, etc. Humans are just generally stupid. Make sure to tell that to anyone who has that high-and-mighty can't-possibly-sin mentality.

@@embobbisonembobbison1338 Catholicism maintains that the pope is infallible, incapable of error, when he teaches a doctrine on faith or morals to the universal Church in his unique office as supreme head. When the pope asserts his official authority in matters of faith and morals to the whole church, the Holy Spirit guards him from error.

@@beingsneaky You can find anyone in any religion under this impression.

I agree with mechanomics - Most smaller churches and faiths also believe their Preacher is "infallible", even though of course No human could ever be infallible. Catholicism has that as a rule, yes, that the pope has the Last Word, but i dont think many Christians really believe that He is really infallible. Most catholics arent creationists or anything, in many countries catholics have a very clarified/enlightened way of believing (dont know the proper word, but we live in a world after the Age of enlightenment/Renaissance??), So a Lot of this literal believe has Long since been rejected for a more sophisticated way. Of course very much depending on countries and on how conservative someone is..

Actually I am friends with a Catholic priest and we make jokes all the time. He's the coolest priest I know.

Yes!!!!!!!!!! Finally!!!!!!!

Hi ikonic!! yes my fav priest too

Woohoo Rev Chris is back!!!

Yay!

Probably not the right way to do it. Usually our pastor interprets tongues. Once in awhile someone else. Tongues is our Heavenly language.

He almost certainly did not 😆😆

"probably"...that's the key word there...probably...

Hmm. I just became a prison chaplain. 😀

@@jeremybeavon4476 you are not suppose to be using cheat codes in the real world....

@@jeremybeavon4476 😅😆

Yeah I liked that too. It’s rlly thought provoking. I love how Ollie thinks, and the questions he has.

I love that Ollie seems like just the silly one at first but he's actually always the one to raise these really tough questions in Rev Chris' videos

@@bellap.7038 Well, faith is at the far end of reason and I think Ollie's smart enough to know that. One should absolutely ask questions. Without doing so, one may never receive answers.

I like the message I heard in some tv series : it's not about protecting every believer...it'S about giving them strength to overcome anything you go through.

@@D4n1t0o Which far end? I claim both. Some just believe because they do and some only start believing after having searched every corner of the earth.

@vibe councilor same.

Yeah it really is a double edged sword. Teach it to people correctly, and they'll most likely turn out to be a good person. Teach it with too many mistakes. You get people like your parents. The people who boast about being a "true Christian" are most likely not even true Christians, far from it. I get so annoyed at those types of people, they shed Christianity in a bad light, one bad apple spoils the whole bunch.

@@VoidHxnter in my expirience theres more bad apples than good ones

I absolutely love that you're saying this. Almost all of my friends are atheists, and when one of them, who is gay, heard that I was Christian, asked me "So what's your opinion on LGBTQ+ rights?" and I was just astonished by how hearing that I was Christian immediately made the assumption that I was a homophobe. I'm definitely not, and hearing them think I'm completely different then I am just hurts me. There are so many people in the Christian community, especially Catholic, who don't follow God's blatant commands to respect others. A lot of people take the worst for an average because a steady uphill climb is less noticeable than a sudden drop. Also, people who are more negative are usually louder, because they want a change. I do disagree with you on saying that religion can teach "bad people" evilness because it's less about the person and more about how it's taught and the environment it's taught in. Everyone is broken, but we can make an effort to make ourselves better. I know personally that taking my religion more seriously made me a better person, and Christianity's real message can change the world for the better, if it's interpreted well. Unfortunately, a lot of people don't know how to interpret it. People who use religion as a scapegoat don't deserve to be considered religious. I'm talking about my past here as well as other people. I've been lucky enough to grow up in a loving Christian family who take God's Word to heart, and I'm sorry to hear that your parents treated you like that. I see other people, at my school especially, who call themselves Christian or Jewish but don't actually take any of the principles of their religions to heart. That's worse than being a bad person and an atheist, because by calling yourself a Christian, you are telling other people that you are making an effort to make the world a better place. I've been ranting about this for a while because this has been on my mind a while, especially recently, so thanks for reading if anyone is reading this. Just getting my thoughts into the world makes me a lot happier.

@@isaacfreiberg7609 Okay, being asked your opinion on LGBTQ+ people hurt you. I don't care that much. You're part of an organization that has done immense amounts of damage, and people are right to be wary. You choose to be part of that organization. I understand, because I used to be a born-again Christian, that it's a relationship, and you can feel called to be a Christian and feel like it's not a choice. I do get that. However, you are still standing with Christians. Instead of focusing on your hurt, ask yourself what are you doing to minimize the hurt done to others by the church. Because if you're going to be part of that organization, you have to do something about it in the way that you are capable. I'm not asking you to change the entire church. I'm asking you to move beyond your own hurt and recognize that people need you to stand up and do something to make a difference.

Yep. Atheist now, but raised catholic. I even got my mom to laugh about some of them. And she usually hates everything that makes fun of religion. (which is also why I like to wear my ghost merch when I go visit her, just for a bit of fun)

@O' Toole thats such bull, i've never met a person who converted to Islam from catholicism but yeah that's true, many non-catechised Catholics do become atheists since they are easily swayed because no one taught them their faith. (also u mean Protestant since u already were a Christian)

@@allegrahanda6567 also orthodox

The Catholic church has really done a job on people! Person: I want to be a Christian. Church: Really?

Catholics are Christians

Nice 👌🏼

This made me giggle 😅

This made me cackle then snort 😂 a round of applause over here 😆 👏

Yes!! 😂

My dad always joked that the 11th commandment is "don't get caught" 🤣 seems like he's not the only one understanding it that way😂😂😂😂😂

@@adenkyramud5005 God, who sees everything with his all-seeing eye: *winks*

Your friend sounds hilarious

oh man us catholics are tricksy 👀 we've got 2000 years of cheat codes on our side

😂😂😂😂😂

That's a good way to look at it

woah. I've never thought of it like that. This hits deep

@@minacchiii8932 Lines I took from 90s sci fi show Babylon 5 and which have stuck with me ever since

TEACH ME YOUR WAYS MASTER

@@leefairweather5772 Watch 90s sci fi show Babylon 5. That's where I got that line

Hello fellow religious person, May god bless you with happiness and may sorrow never touch you. Ameen

The best part about what he says is that it's just solid life advice even if you aren't a part of his religion!

One of the most well spoken people I know instead of forcibly trying to prove a point and win an argument.

Yes exactly. I think ultimately there's bad in the world and that's the way it is. A lot of it is caused by humans. No religion can fully explain why there's bad but at least Christianity can explain that although there's suffering, I know you're suffering AND there's salvation at the end of your life. Which is beautiful tbh

Amen

I'm so sorry for your loss, someone's son or daughter should never go before them. May she have found peace.

@@soulangela7154 thank you for your kind words. I like to think she is at peace with her great grandparents x

On one end, God has to have complete control over literally every variable to be able to live up to the titles of omnipotent and omnipresent, but on the other there is no plan that we can understand, we have to trust that God knows that it hurts, and that you will eventually meet your daughter again in a place far better than here.

@@derpfluidvariant0916 that's kinda my point, I don't believe that was God's plan. I do believe he knows it hurts, and that it will hurt forever, and I believe he knows that better than most. But no, I don't for one second believe God chose or planned for my children to die

I feel Ollie can only be one of two extremes: An extreme goofball... Or a complete and utter genius. Nothing in between 😅😂

The best comedians are also our best modern day philosophers, in a very odd sense. The whole point of comedy is to analyze the world and find the hilarity in it. I would argue that philosophy is doing the same thing without as much of a grin. Ollie is a very deep man, I hope he knows that. He's part of why I love Rev Chris so much. He has the answers for Ollie's extremely difficult questions. It's a wonderful balance to strike, these videos are art for it.

Do you think they would react to The Chosen? And The Chosen memes?

*I!! WOULD!! WATCH!! THAT!!!*

Absolutely. And I’m a Jew!

I think what you are asking is: where can I find Rev. Chris' sermons? Haha

@@lizjoy6828 I'd prob watch them

Yeah, zero pretention. He takes in the question,considers it against his lives experiences and give the answers he considers right. A LOT of church officials (in any religion) should strife to be like that!

that's actually how people should act like, about everything, bc no matter how much of an expert you are at smth, you can't possibly know everything. Rev. Chris is a good example of how a humble person should be.

He's a true Christian. A real Christian strives to be humble but wise. Truly wise people know they don't know everything and will admit it via humility.

You can tell indeed that the Lord is with him. However, I would suggest taking a closer look at your local churches. You'd be surprised, Rev Chris is far from the only one! ♥️

@@evelynwhite2804 Sadly I have and I don't trust any of them. I'm good at reading people and my local....bad bad vibes.

@@suckingonsuga9061 I'm so sorry, that makes me so sad. :( Might I recommend my church's KZfaq Channel, "Chapel of the Cross"? Ik it's not the same as being in person and you don't really get to experience the community there, but it's something. They have some sermons etc. on there that might appeal to you. Btw I'm not trying to force anything on you, I just genuinely want to help ♥️

@@evelynwhite2804 I truly appreciate the way you've approached me. Giving me the option without trying to persuade me into it. Because of this, I will definitely check it out and see if it's a community I could see myself a part of 🥰 thank you very much.

@@suckingonsuga9061 Omigosh yay, I feel honored!! I really do hope it helps. It also just occured to me that my pastor did this series called "Getting Answers" a little while ago where people from around the internet had a sort of Q&A with him. I thought that might be a chance for you to get to know him a little more personably and what Chapel's general philosophy is. There's also weekly livestreams of the Sunday sermons. God bless! ♥️♥️

I see you on Ali and Sheen's comments lol

@@kenzahcarstairs5417 Oh hello!

And I see you, always, on SortedFood comment section. 😂 Your hilarious. You're*

@@Farn01 Awww thank you! So happy to hear that you enjoy them.

I didn't realize that till you just said that!!

mind blown

And sometimes they add Gabie to make it Jollibie

"open" ?? hmm...seems sus

Literally like what xD since when are Christians not so open to the fact they be literally shoveling it into your face. The other commenter is correct.. ur comment is sus 🤣

@@kayypurrs2318 not all Christians are like that. You shouldn't generalize people.

@@faithojo6887 even if theres a 25 percent chunk that's normal the vast majority is quite open about it so the original comment makes so sense. That's all I'm saying . Im aware it's impossible that's it's everyone .. just seams like a hell of alot of people.

@@kayypurrs2318 I think it was more of an in person or in a honest conversation sort of way. Anybody can talk behind words, like I'm doing here, but it takes a person of strong faith to openly admit it, but also explain why and address questions.

You are not alone

same

Same here

Peace no war ✌🏼

me too man...

If you don't mind me asking why did you stop ?

@Stay EZ My Friends Matthew 6:15 - But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions.

Jesus still loves you

@@ninjatortise8958 … okay I’m ✨uncomfy ✨now

i vouch this comment- i may not believe but we love Rev. Chris and the memes ✨✨

@@Kiitkatz_loves Jesus too, isn't she :D

He’s waiting to change it to 420. Or maybe 69.

Ikr! Ollie always give him tough questions and he managed to answer beautifully. By "beautifully", I mean that he's not afraid to say that he also didn't know the answer yet, or that he tried to give a christian perspective that could apply to basically every humans, Christian or not.

I agree

Actually I think Rev Chris talked about the repercussions of our sins in another vid before. I know at the end of the day, I will face judgement too.

God does not flow thru Chris,in fact its likely Satan because if he was under guidance of God he would notice many Satanic things Chris does or says.

Lol, I completely missed that.

That was actually a great reaction by Josh

That's like some churches calling God daddy God...

Thank you for sharing your story. Your ability to love and praise Him in the midst of your struggles is an example for us all.

Your story is so beautiful. It has really made me think about my life and how I am living. What you have with God is something I want too.

Wow this is beautiful thank you for sharing!

Beautifully said... As a christian youth, I've been struggling to deal with so many dark thoughts and circumstances surrounding me, no matter if it's suicidal thoughts, drug usage etc within my community that I was unaware of. A lot happened within these 2 years that marked a transition for a lot of us. But at the end of the day, God's unfailing love is the only source of authority that declared our freedom, became our stronghold and refuge during these darkest moments. There's so much ahead for all of us, and I am so excited for what God has in store. Your testimony brought a wash of light as I'm struggling to hold on to the truth, to be so bitter about everything and feeling incapable of making changes. This is a such a long cry😂But thank you so much. God bless you so much! And to whoever reading this, nothing but love :)))

@@luciachanger6505 I hope you know God loves you very much, as much as you want him to and more. I pray he opens your eyes to that and gives you what he has given me.

I think only Chris is Christian of those three. But I might be mistaken. By the way he's not the only one. For example in the German speaking world the real live guys are kinda blowing up and they recently started being Christians and it only adds to their community.

I felt it on every possible level.

In jazz lingo, Ollie is correct as well, although you’re not wrong.

Hahaha first thing that popped into my head too!

Charlie d amellio

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