As a 20 year old in college right now, you have no idea how spot on your message is. I have shared your videos with multiple students. Thanks for the videos.
I'm sure there are a few professors trying to drill Marxist ideologies in your brains. It's a shame, they ate more worried about "distribution of wealth, and genitals" than what you're paying those institutions to teach you.
Einstein was a socialist: "The economic anarchy of capitalist society as it exists today is, in my opinion, the real source of the evil." "I am convinced there is only one way to eliminate these grave evils, namely through the establishment of a socialist economy, accompanied by an educational system which would be oriented toward social goals" Albert Einstein
You were introduced to me, by Matt Fradd, on Pints with Aquinas. I saw a genuine intelligent man with deep conviction about what he spoke. I watched this video (my first) and wondered if you still believe the church, and it’s members, could save our country ? Thank you for sharing your honest and sincere testimony!
The Church is what's tearing this country apart. The Church is tearing itself apart. Exhibit A: the split of the United Methodist Organization over whether or not homosexuals can be leaders within the church. Instead of welcoming more people into the fold and accepting that homosexuals were made by God just as heterosexuals are, they thought it best to split everything in two like a nasty divorce in order to follow a narrow interpretation of the Bible. Exhibit B: Those within the Church who vocally and financially support a fascist and his agenda for this country. In 325, the Council of Nicea had to convene to solve the issue of the "official" position on the relationship of God the Father, to Jesus the Son. It took men to make that decision about something written in a holy book, so they would be unified in how it's taught or presented.
"We have allowed people of inferior intellect and inferior understanding to controll out institutions, and to dictate to US what we should think about American identity, and American culture, and American history." - A man who speaks the truth
@@donyoung7874he has a phd in american history, of course he thinks hes smarter than the average joe in that regard, because he is smarter than the average joe when it comes to american history
@@orionc.5407 The quote isn't attributed to anyone by name, so I'm not sure who you're referring to. But I have found, historians with Ph.D's can also have different takes on the same subject. Take the cause of the Civil War for instance. The statement sounded pompous to me, that's all.
@@donyoung7874im referring to dr alan harrelson, the man in the video. Did you watch the video? He talks about his phd on american history in the video. The quote is also by him, he said it in the video. Its bad practice to comment on a video when you havent even watched it
@@orionc.5407 I've seen a few of his videos and I just disagree with the view that I responded to. As I began to see more videos with his religious views being interjected, I decided to tune out. It's his right but I'm not interested in it. Like I said, even if he holds a Ph.D in History, there are others with Ph.D's in History that may disagree with his views. I don't have a Ph.D but I understand what he's saying and I don't agree with it. That's all. I didn't know it was required.
I'm a 19 year old automobile-mechanic from switzerland and I'm very glad, that there's still guys like you out there who truely know what's important in life and who truely know how to be the man a family needs to have. I really wish, that more people would listen to your wise words. More people should hear the truth! Please never give up your channel, the world needs guys like you.
Father of 4 kids here. I’m a stay home father in The Netherlands, I have homeschooled for 1.5 year during the p(l)andemic. We’re about the same age as I turn 40 soon. Sir, good man, brother, your concern is completely righteous and on point. Evil has stepped out of the dark and is now locked up with us. If we don’t stare them back into the darkness they came from, our kids are theirs. To me this is unacceptable. Don’t doubt your primal feelings moving in the framework of religion and morality. What you feel and see is real. This situation doesn’t pass any test and it should be spoken about before football, fishing, riding, pipes, anything really. Because Is it not that nothing is truly enjoyable in a mad world about to knock on your door? There is a nervousness that should be shaken off by taking action. Thank you and hold that line and press forward until evil falls back in the hole it came from. Bless you and your family. Keep going, this is your stand and it is the undertaking of your lifetime.
I'm a viewer from Australia watching this in May 2024. Your pipe and tobacco reviews, recommendations and commentary initially brought me to your channel a couple of weeks ago, but my interest really peaked due to your drawing the connection between pipes and culture, society, religion, morality, family and literature. Brilliantly said!
I see your points. I have a different perspective, but I am staying subscribed because I respect your life experience and resulting points of view, even though I have very different points of view. We both enjoy pipes, and it is these commonalities that people need to build upon to prevent society from crumbling. May you have all the very best in life to you and your family.
I just started smoking a pipe at 74. Never smoked cigarettes, once in awhile a cigar at business meetings. I found the pipe cottage channel and enjoy watching. I have purchased some of your tobacco mentions. I am a Christian (came to the Lord at 29 and attend a Bible teaching non-denominational church) born and raised in New Jersey. I have enjoyed the mountains and wilderness of rural New Jersey growing up as a child. Sadly urban sprawl is increasing more and more. Alan, I enjoy your talks and can listen to your accent for hours. I’m waiting for your online store to open. I fear for my grand children in this crazy world. Keep doing what your doing.Gary Gemian
“You are now living in the country that the Old South died trying to prevent.” What a great quote, I’m stealing that one! It’s remarkable to see someone with your political and historical opinions garner such a following. It is heartening to see that, among all of the southern/confederate hate, that people still admire confederate soldiers. I appreciate your comments.
my argument to people who say the Civil War was about slavery has always been simple. the emancipation proclamation did not come until halfway through the Civil War. you can not start a war over something you did not name as an objective until your half way through said war. slavery was a terrible and ugly part of this countries history, but it was not the reason this country was torn apart by a civil war
I’m 29 years old and have always been proud of my southern heritage. I had six ancestors that fought in the war between the states. I’m also proud to be related to Robert Edward Lee. I am the first generation in my family not to farm and I’m proud of my tobacco farming heritage. Since my teens I have studied the politics of the Confederate States of America and have the journals of their congress. I was born in Danville, Virginia, the last capitol of the Confederacy. I agree with all of your points and will not raise my future children in social media, public school and modern society. They will know the land and family and their Christian faith above all else.
Alan, I feel you brother. I’m was born a Yankee, lived in Appalachia for 40 years and now Florida. I am writing this to you from the middle of Appalachia where I am visiting and “grand-popping” with my first grandchild. I look at her with joy and also melancholy. I have become so much closer to God in recent times. I see the hand of Satan working subtly in many things. I have also watched as most of us sit back and do nothing. We are prisoners of our American comfort. I include myself but alas, I am emerging from the “closet”
Greetings from a northerner stuck in the suburbs of Chicago. You are right about Kentucky. We stayed in the Land Between the Lakes area this past summer. Simply amazing people there. Kentucky, Missouri, and Arkansas is where it's at and God willing we will wind up somewhere down there soon. Love the channel and God Bless you and your family.
Hi Allan, I am Jewish (grew up orthodox) and married to a black woman. I absolutely agree with everything you say, Alan, and very much subscribe to your philosophy. You got me into smoking pipes and now would love to move to Kenthcky. I am hoping you and I can meet someday and become friends. You speak to my soul. I will add that you are not a racist. You are not a white supremacist or anti semite. You are a man of good moral character and have a love for the old ways
I found your channel as a new pipe smoker. I have found all of your content interesting. I appreciate your honesty abd sincerity. I am a Floridian that has been in Kentucky now for over 40 years. You have made a great choice! This content is refreshing to hear and gives many of us with the same values and mentality hope for the future. Keep up the great content.
Best Shelby Foote quote on the Civil War: "Union Soldiers would ask confederates 'Why are you fighting us?' Confederates would respond by saying 'because y'all are here!'"
Bravo. I have been watching your channel for quite some time, started smoking a pipe about 10 yrs ago on and off, mostly on. I’m a 20 yrs USAF combat vet, ex deputy sheriff, ex police officer @ 50 I punched out of the rat race, I got so fed up with American politics, crime and general lack of respect for fellow citizens that I pretty much sold everything and moved out of the US to Eastern Europe (Lithuania) where my pension(s) dollars go farther, my quality of life is better and where I’m at crime is relatively low. What I see here is the US that I grew up in, women actually want to be women, men are men, I watch young moms leave there babies in their strollers in from of stores while they shop and the children are safe, I see young grade school age children walking to school, teachers taking the kids out to explore the park. I actually saw a young boy maybe 8-10 yrs old, walk to the local cafe, pay for food that was ordered, gave the girl behind the counter the money she gave him change, a receipt and the food. He walked home, I was telling my friend that would not happen in the US, she told me he does it all the time. The children here are taught early to be independent, not so with kids in the US. Sorry this is so long winded, but you hit the nail on the head, you gained another subscriber just in case you lost one. Keep up the good work, don’t know what you do for a livin, and your right it’s no one’s business, but I’m gonna guess your are a university professor, if your not, you should be. You have a message that many need to hear and not from some rap star or TikTok clown. BTW - Old Toby is my fav when I’m in the US. 😊
My son was born in 1999. My wife and I decided that home schooling was the way to go for our family and my son. Best decision we ever made! He is 23 now, very well adjusted and very active in our church, and has a career. Home schooling is the way to go, especially in the world we live in today. Thank you sir for your words. Yes, this country is in bad shape. I pray that things turn around. I agree with you that families that know the difference between good and evil are our only hope at this point. Have a great evening!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
To your point about cordial conversations, I just spoke with a group of people last week. My point to them was that they needed to make it a career decision to build bridges, and that it is possible to not agree, and still get along. I'm in agreement with you that we live in an increasingly dark world. I have to remind myself that the darker the world, the more the light can radiate through it. Our pastor just did a talk on getting on offense as a Christian. How being on defense is merely reactive, and being on offense is primarily where the scoring comes from. It spoke volumes to me. Now, the challenge is to teach the church to be on offense, without alienating EVERYONE they come across. Great video my friend.
Like usual when you talk about the state of things, I've got my agreements, some disagreements too, but you've had my respect for a while now, and that means you've had my willingness to sit to the end and genuinely listen each time. Even when I don't agree, I can see where you come from, understand that I come from something else, and see what you said as valid. I'm glad you don't sugar-coat how you feel for fear of losing viewers. Our freedom of speech will always be the one I hold highest and I commend you for not censoring yourself or letting others censor you. Seeing that freedom exercised here reminds me we still have some things left in this country today, regardless of where we're going tomorrow.
Southeastern Kentuckian here and we are happy to have ya. I'm just starting my pipe journey though I'm a cigar smoker. Very happy to have found your channel and you have gained a new subscriber today.
I was gifted a nice pipe, that led me to your channel indirectly. As a Canadian I can absolutely agree with everything you’ve said in this video. So, you may have lost some subs but you’ve also gained at least one like minded subscriber.
Fantastic video and monologue. I stayed up later to hear the end of it. Have recently found your channel, bought a pipe and some tobacco from a local shop, and my first night with it I find this amazing video of yours. It was a pleasure smoking with you sir. As a fellow southern gentleman, I say spot on. Blessings to you and yours.
As a Yankee, born and raised here in CT, I couldn't agree more. The divide is no longer North and South. There's plenty of folks here in the North, like myself, who share the same values as you and many Southerners. The divide is now between traditional American values and socialist ideals. We must unite or our children will suffer the consequences of our inactions.
You’re right about it being about urban vs rural. I live in rural Massachusetts and I didn’t even know that this state was blue until I was 13-14 years old
Great job, Dr. Harrelson. I really appreciate your stance and will apply many of your principles to my life as a Christian. May God bless you and keep you all in the great Southern state of Kentucky or wherever you may go in life.
I am very late leaving a comment as I only just watched this. I enjoyed sitting in my shed (my pipe smoking place), enjoying a bowl, and listening to your chat. Felt like I was sitting listening to a conversation with a friend. Am I right in thinking this was before your conversion? If so, our father was well on his way to guiding you. Totally agree with your views on the world as a whole at this time. As an older man and converted Catholic with a young family, I too worry for the world they will inherit. I live in a different part of the world, but the struggles are similar. I thank you for the honest voice. Praise be to God. 🙏
I can only describe this as inspirational. I live in Scotland UK and I cannot believe how the government and society accept what is going on today. Well actually when I think about it the government condones most of the issues that has taken society to the brink of implosion. I do not understand why so many people accept what is going on in schools today. I have just become a grandfather for the first time and I genuinely fear what my grandson may experience at school. It will be brainwashing not education. I commend you for you home schooling stance and your views generally. I wish there were more like you who are simply an influence for good. Keep up the good work Sir and may we hear more of your sensible, logical and lyrical views.
@@armandosorrenti6376 I don’t owe you a damn thing especially a definition if you’re not smart enough to see what’s going on then you will not get it! I do not argue with idiots. The Bible clearly states there’s no point.
I’m sorry, but I couldn’t t disagree with you more. I bust my rear end for 21 years as an educator. There is none of that happening in any school I have ever worked in. Way to encapsulate all teachers. This is dangerous and wreckless. This is not true. I will have a conversation with you if you need information but making these kinds of assumptions is not it. To everyone out there. Just think, for every one ridiculous story you hear, what about the thousands and thousands of non-stories there are. Cmon. This is unfair and uneducated reflection. As a Christian I am offended that I’m put into that box. So many hard working teachers. It’s sad we always get dumped on. We have been trying for years to get kids to turn in homework and be polite. We protect your kids. So many kids beaten and starved. We call and keep them safe. Go on thinking we are the enemy.
Fritz, Sending your children to a public school is going to result in a very high chance of your children being scandalized. I was a student in public school and I know well enough what it's like. I graduated HS only 8 years ago. It's only gotten worse in most cases.
@@HeroOfTime303 I’m still in a classroom and I can tell you it hasn’t. The news tells you it has but it hasn’t. Only thing that has changed is parents willing to hold their kids accountable and student behavior.
@@HeroOfTime303I graduated last year i moved schools constantly and every single one i went to tried to push some sort of leftist idea on me i even had one teacher try to explain to me how good communism is.
I really enjoy listening to the man. This God fearing man. It truly brings joy to my ears and heart to hear someone speak truth. It’s my belief that you should always surround yourself with good likeminded people, this gentleman is one of those likeminded people. As a African American man, who was raised on the Eastern Shore of the great state of Maryland. I was raised on the religious and moral grounds that Mr./Dr. Allen H. speaks of. The history that he speaks of is something we can’t change but we can learn from to better ourselves. Better ourselves as a people. God bless this gentleman, him and his family. My God continue to bless America.
Never thought growing up that the country would be like this but it is nice to see that like minded people still exist out there. I remember in high school I almost got suspended for challenging my history teacher because up here they demonize the south and I refused to bend the knee. I did a whole report on my own time with facts and proof that what we are taught is not the truth and my school did not like that at all I've spent years defending the confederacy and always will. I try my best to teach my kids accurate history and keep them away from video games and the internet I take them out doors and camping and teach them what I can. Hopefully one day the country will find its roots again and get back on course.
Hello Dr. Harrelson, I just watched your video and prior to that one, I watched your other videos on pipes and pipe tobacco. I also subscribed to your app and happy I did. I’m mainly writing to commend you for being courageous to speak your mind and point out the obvious that our country is not only going to Hell in a hand basket but that it’s been there for some time and until patriots take it back, she will continue to decline. Thank you again for your video and God bless the USA, as we pray it will be again.
I'm a theater teacher and musician based in Berlin. I don't agree with every point you make, but I respect your forthright nature and the courage of your convictions.
I Agree with your life statement, I'm was born and raised in Southern California with those same attributes and I up hold God Country Family, this country has going crazy with the liberal ways ,my wife and I are planning on retiring in Northern Georgia we are seeking the old ways of good old southern ways of life, Love your videos keep them coming.
Dr. Harrelson, like many of your new subscribers, I’m here from your interview on Pints with Aquinas. You have a fantastic way of speaking your mind and making a point. We need more scholars like you in the world. I’m praying for you in your journey into the Catholic Church. Hopefully those who criticize you for your conversion can seek to understand we are all brothers and sisters in Christ, and we must lift one another up to protect our families from the world’s influence.
I never set foot in a school (besides a local art class or two) during my childhood and I am incredibly grateful to my parents for making that call. I truly dodged a bullet. I want to pay that forward if I am blessed with a wife and children. I knew the good thing I had going for me and I was always proud to be a homeschool kid. It's a very special experience and I am glad you're opting to school your own kids.
Canada's a mess too. I distance myself from a lot of social media and go for long walks while the sun is still out. Thanks for your channel and welcome to the family.
I very much enjoyed this video, and completely agree with every second of it. I believe that you got the nail on the head: the responsibility of ensuring that our world doesn’t implode on itself with its “Sodom and Gomorrah” approach to decision making and lifestyle choices is on US as parents and one day grandparents. We have to raise our children properly, without them having outside influences to cloud their judgement. We have to raise them the way our past generations of adults raised us, so that when we send them out into the world as adults, they’re equipped with the unalterable capability to make sound and good decisions… Not based on what someone else thinks, or feels, or pressures them to do, but based on what they know is RIGHT! Hats off to you for using this platform for GOD and for GOOD, you have my support.
@@HeroOfTime303 I guess our definition of leadership is different. If I didn't want my wife to shop at Starbucks, then I would simply ask her not to shop at Starbucks. I love her as I love myself, and therefore I treat her as I would wish to be treated. That's directly from the New Testament, too. Regardless, I think we can both agree that smoking a pipe is a great pleasure. I wish you the best!
This video made me a subscriber....Speaking truth in this day and age is to have courage of your convictions...Well done...Enjoying some Boswell Northwoods as I listen..
All this is prophesized in God's Word. The whole liberal message is walk to your own truth. God made us men and women not men and men or woman and woman. God Bless you brother.
I agree with you on every point but near the end - I agree that the American church at large has failed entirely in it's duties, but I think that the living and invisible church remains the only hope for any who love God's Word in our fallen world. Like you said, families raised on the Word are the hope of our future, but they are exactly the living church which I refer to.
@@krismckenzie7759 most religions have the same goal and their churches should reflect that common goal. The main issue being churches are given power and power corrupts. Therefore if your "invisible church" is in search of disseminating the basic fundamentals of religion(s) then, the USA wars on other countries to "liberate" them from their belief is reprehensible. No? Unless, wait... Natural resources, geo-political power, Imperialism... ;-)
I am a 20 year old collage history student and as ashamed as I am to admit it I have allowed my dread of the state of our schools, institutions, and society to take a toll on my education. I am at a crossroads so to speak in my personal development, and what I learned is that I do fear for myself and others in my situation. These professors focus on demonizing the history that I love and it has reached a point where trying to maintain a steady education is an uphill battle against the culture of the world now days. What value is in my education if I am graded on how much resentment on the subject matter I put into every paper I write? I am still learning to navigate the line where my convictions interfere with the instances of valuable knowledge but I also fear how I may change if I am not careful. I don’t want to become a bitter person, nor do I want to become ignorant if I follow the books to their exact decree. The balancing act extends beyond simply “finding yourself” as collage has become known for, but also now it is an effort to preserve yourself. Thank you for this video and I wish good luck to anybody else struggling with this dilemma.
Thank you for your thoughts. I saw you post your video and deliberately waited to view it until my evening pipe so I could ponder and contemplate your points with you. Like so many other times, you have renewed my ardor to strive to be not merely a father, but a DAD to my children, to protect their innocent minds as long as I am able from the corruption of today's societal and cultural norms. Thank you for reminding us and quoting from the book of Joshua at the end.
Good to hear 'The War Between The States' instead of 'The Civil War'. Some of us in NC still call it what it really was, that being "The War of Northern Aggression".
I agree with probably 95% of what you say here. And I think that is one of the best parts of this country that has long since been forgotten by most. The ability, and right, to disagree with one another. Have thoughtful and respectful debate and dialogue with those who's views and beliefs may differ from your own. I personally believe that was where we, as a country, began to falter. When we stopped respecting and allowing for others to have values, beliefs, and opinions that may not line up with our own. I thank and respect you for speaking your mind. I do agree this country has been in decline for far longer than most would admit. I look at a few of the younger generation i know of....Some fill me with dread and worry while others give me hope that perhaps one day they will be the patriots leading the charge to return this country to a place deserving of being called the greatest country in the world. God bless you and your family Mr. Harrelson.
I’m a beginning pipe smoker. I have a few different “gourmet blends” but I find my best enjoyment comes from only packing a half bowl at a time. Anyone else do this? Matter fact, I’m about to light one up and start reading my new book on General Joshua Chanberlain of the 20th Maine during the Civil War 🇺🇸😎
Many well said points in this vid. Before I had kids, I remember a guy in our church saying “Why would I let the Philistines educate my kids?” That stuck with me. We home schooled, and I am so glad we did!
And this is the reason that america is a secular governing system. Dont get me wrong, you devout folk are cool and all, but you tend to have a bad habit of condemning people who simply want to respectfully live how they want, and love whomever they cant help loving. No one is making you ashamed of who you come from so long as it isnt used as a vehicle upon which you deliver hate and condemnation unto this world.
Hello! I’m a native of SEKy and live here to this day. Raised on a working tobacco farm and in a paradise that is still intact. To this day my family from up north and a few from further south make the annual pilgrimage to celebrate “Decoration.” I’m glad you and your family are neighbors in a sense. Thank you for the thoughtful chat.
Another excellent video. Hope to hear more like it. As a father to 3 young children in Southern mo, I think your right on point. I am leading my family down a similar path. Good word brother.
Preaching to the choir my friend. I am Iowan by birth and as a young man a very proud Billy Yank, but now as a father of six(blended family) and grandfather of four at age 51 my thoughts have expanded dramatically and I feel like we could be kin!
Alan I appreciate this video so much. Everything you talked about everyone in this country should watch and implement in their homes. If all in this country would strive to be like you and your family this country would be so much better off.
The more I hear you speak, the more closely akin I feel to you, and you views of life in this country today. I feel no guilt as a Southerner, only shame for the way our wimpy machine of "power" has rolled over and allowed so much of our Southern culture to be stripped away. Keep up the good work sir, well done!
Have y'all seen the joyous come to faith moments that have been happening on college campuses recently? Man, that stuff puts a lot of joy and hope in my heart for sure.
Just found youre channel and feel like i met someone who shares some of the values that so many today try and shame me for. Keep the videos coming brother!
I appreciate your respectful view on things. I disagreed with some of them. Just remember, your reality is not the only one that exists. Christianity, homeschooling, and the south are not the paradise you make them out to be
Your oblique sanitation of the South’s role in slavery coupled with your denigration of gays reminds me of the old adage that there’s no hate like Christian love. May your god help you because I think your heart needs it.
I’d like to say thank you for all the content you’ve put out. Keep doing what you’re doing. You’ve helped me discover a few new favorite blends, Old Toby by The Country Squire being one of them. Cheers from Wisconsin!
