This attitude of the Church that he describes is what changed me from agnostic (I think there’s God, but I don’t think I can ever figure it out) to Christian and Episcopalian. I didn’t see this sermon until later, but boy is it powerful. The baptismal vow about respecting the dignity of every human being, very powerful stuff.

@Pedro Ivan Sanchez Catholicism comes in several flavors. There are Eastern and Greek orthodox, Roman Catholic, and the churches within the Anglican Communion are simultaneously both Protestant and Catholic. The preacher in this video is Episcopalian, an Anglican variety of Catholic. Watching sermons online is one way to learn about various denominations and narrow down which you want to visit in person to see if they are a good fit for you. Bart Erhman, an academic, has several books examining gnosticism and early christianities. Please be careful about discussing gnosticism as some (but not all) christians would consider gnosticism to be heresy. I hope and pray you find a church that meets your spiritual needs. Remember that God loves you no matter what. Please try to seek a church (or other community) that also shares God’s love of all people. It’s there, the place that will embrace and welcome you instead of hurt and fighten. Don’t settle for less.

Jesus said call no man father. Leave and find a biblical church.

We dont normally call our clergy Father, but Revered. But I will call you something; Asshole. So GFY

@@colepriceguitar1153 so what do you call your male parent?

They value tradition over the scriptures

No Cole it a three legged stool of theology. Scripture reason an tradition when one is gone it falls over

It's only false doctrine..not truth of God's word

@@Mrcrisis2012 How is it false becasue we love radically and not judged

Wait to you hear some of the sermons from The Saints!

God bless you, Gwen. I am an "old" Christian and a "new" Episcopalian for this very reason. God calls us to love because love is the very nature of God. My new church welcomes you and the family you desire!

Its effected me too Gwen. Ml king would Hav loved this sermon!

he is a false teacher...hes not speaking gods word

Jesus speaks to you through his word

It's all false teaching..gty.org

Moses King lol okay donatist. careful throwing heresy shaped stones in that glass house you’ve built. you might put a poor baptist’s eye out.

God bless you brother. I hope everything is going well. =)

Amen

“the episcopal church welcomes you” is more than just a slogan; it’s an ethos. welcome to the indignant, the forgotten, the hurt, the betrayed, the disenchanted, the seekers and the lost, welcome to the fledgling and the beginner and the convert. find your hope for a better way forward and a healthier faith just as you are, as jesus asked us to come to him.

The episcopal church violates the scriptures.

@@colepriceguitar1153 And you violate the teachings of Christ. DIdnt I tell you to GFY?

@@bigprettyman3795 What is GFY?

Jesus said call no man father. (Obviously not referring to a familial father)

@@colepriceguitar1153 he was even referring to your actual father. But he also said call no man teacher. Yet his apostles called themselves teachers. It was hyperbole. Jesus and all of the Old Testament were poetic, never was a straight answer given to the Pharisees for instance.

You might be interested to know that there are several Anglican churches in the Netherlands! europe.anglican.org/where-we-are/church-locations/netherlands

There is an anglican church in amsterdam..op het begijnhof

In any church where scripture, tradition and reason are balanced; where discussion, discernment, and democracy are guides; and where love of God and neighbors are the core…growth will happen and people and churches will mature and slowly grow wiser. We learned to reject slavery though we still wrestle the demon of racism. Some Anglican Churches are learning to reject gender discrimination, though we still struggle with the demon of sexism. And most recently, some have learned that orientation is not a “lifestyle” or a choice, but how God chose us each to be. We grow at different rates. Conservatism attempts to keep us grounded and not fly off recklessly but it’s function is not to prevent progress, but to slow it just enough to really think it through. To discuss. To discern. To pray with open hearts. It has been painful on all sides. That’s what this homily outlines: a half century of agonizing growth out of theological necessity.

Yes, he did. Except Dogmatic Pharisees and the rich. Sort of like some of the commenters here.

Well, it's somewhat paradoxical. A lot of those ideas that he affirms were not popular with the culture at the time they were preaching them. So they weren't "feel good" messages. They do resonate that way now though after wokism has become so common place. There probably is an Episcopal conspiracy behind wokeism btw but I won't go there. I'll just say even Wikipedia uses the humorous phrase "disproportionate representation" among the America elite.

The bedrock of that theology is that it represents the pet causes of wealthy American liberals. Interestingly, Matthews seems to come close to denying the dignity of the people with whom he disagrees.

“gender discrimination” you mean “not coerced into participating in someone’s sex fantasy identity.”

Because it doesn't advertise its existence, and doesn't try to keep people from leaving if they want to.

Along with the number of college educated people as well. Unfortunately, many people attend church to be entertained - and will leave the second they don't like the pastor anymore... 🤷‍♂️

Wow...so the argument is either Gnosticism or every act under the sun is good. Love that false dichotomy.

Cheating on anyone is wrong, be they male or female. Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery, whether the mate be same sex or not. Alcohol isn't evil. One of the miracles of Christ was to turn water to wine at a wedding party. Its abuse is a sickness and selfishness of others that brings evil. To cheat was a selfish choice. Incarnate Theology does not excuse sinful and dishonorable behavior.

To be fair, why are you blaming that scenario on this convert?

because Robinson was made bishop of NH - he’s supposed to be giving moral and theological guidance, not flouting it

That is the absolute opposite of our teachings. I am sorry that you have had a different experience.

It is Biblical, and true to the message of the real Jesus. not the Republican Jesus or the Jesus of elitists. And the Bible is a worked over book written not by God but by man. I follow the Philosophy of Jesus, not a dogmatic old book. If you think the message of Love of Humankind is unchristian, then you are not one.

@@bigprettyman3795 If you believe in Jesus teachings you believe in part of the Bible. Why do reject the stuff you find that don't fit your views of what love is? Is permitting the lifestyle of those who sin love. How can you endorse the lifestyle of those who sin when the wages of sin are death?

@@colepriceguitar1153 we love a sinner but do not cherish sin,

@@tamarashort7269 yeah

I was raised in the Episcopal Church and suffered great abuse.

Scripture/God does indeed teach us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us but it does not teach us to embrace sin or accept sin. In the beginning of this video he says "everyone is good". He said that a couple of times. God said "no one is good, no not one." That is why we need a savior. We need to accept his blood sacrifice and accept him and turn away, repent from our sin, the way of the world and without that repentance there is no forgiveness for sins so I do not agree with this man as far as embracing all sin. We are to preach the gospel to everyone, yes, and let them except or reject the Savior of their own free will but God is the judge not us, and we do judge not only when we wrongly condemn others but when when we also accept sin and say "its OK. Carry on. " Jesus went to sinners and loved them and warned them. He preached the truth, warning about sin and he kept moving forward but he did not stop and become a participant in their sinful behaviors and rejection of God. If they've shown they want nothing to do with the gospel of Jesus Christ which means not to sin we are not to go through life making our best friends those who reject God or who pervert the truth of his Word. Clothe them; feed them; show them the Gospel of Jesus Christ through your good works but remember, no one is good without repentance, faith and trust to our Savior, Jesus, God incarnate, and letting him remove our sin and make us grow by the Word more like himself. I am sorry he did not preach on the doctrine of imputation which is simply a trade-off. When we put our trust in Jesus, our sins and our sinful nature are on the cross, done away with, and His Holy Spirit comes to dwell in us. He takes our sinfulness and gives us his holiness. We are made righteous through the blood of his cross. We are to turn to Jesus and turn away from our sin and living a holy life pleasing to God, not say we are Christians and then glorify our sin. The world is upside down.

He knows the true Jesus. You, obviously, do not. Sickening Lil Troll.