Answering Questions From Atheists 

It is good to see people who are interested in understanding rather than belittling.

​It's good seeing someone that's open minded overall, really hard to find someone like that, nowadays the moment someone finds another person with an opposing viewpoint they simply go "ummm bigot, blocked and cancelled in Twitter!"

@DuramaxL5P excellent. Remaining interested in others with different views is the sign of a decent intelligent person.

Agreed. I’m also an atheist and am also subscribed. This guy’s clearly educated and intelligent, and I like watching his videos about his ideas and his life as a catholic monk.

I think we can all agree that religion isn’t going anywhere and is a huge part of humanity in general. Good to be in touch with it no matter what we believe.

I somehow saw it and still I didn't see that coming 😂

"But hey, it's just a theory. A HOLY THEORY."

​@@Inevitable934 thanks for praying

Really?

@@rjskeptic5273 YEAH REALLY!!!!!!!

@@kalanimoeai584 A little bit louder next time.

Poor you

@@louseveryann2181 Why? Because I don't believe in a god but rather live my life and draw from reality instead of fantasy.

Thanks for sharing brother, I needed to hear this video and your comment as well. I was a medic and now and an RN for the past 25 years, I have seen a lot of hate and violence in the world. Short story, born Catholic, Protestant in my younger years, pissed off at God for 30 year and 3 years ago came back to the Catholic Church. I was angry for so long that now it is my barometer, when I am peace my sole is where it needs to be. These last few weeks that anger has creeped back in, especially tonight. Your story has helped recenter me and I am grateful, God bless you!!!!

@@rdrun51660 God bless you too, brother. There is so much evil in this world, but with God, we can endure and conquer.

Just imagine how many others are out there that you (and others) have helped, you changed their lives, you cared when nobody else (including themselves) cared, and are out there living a better and more purposeful life. Be the light. May God bless you and keep you.

That is beautiful, my brother 😊❤

Thank you for this story, brother. I too experience these "coincidences". But as these keep occurring at perfect times that coincide with your prayers, you start to really recognize that there are no coincidences. There is only God and His power to make things happen. I am happy for you , brother. For this story means He listens to you and values the faith you put in Him. God bless you and your patients.

@pipebo staying connected is important. God doesn't abandon you, he'll always keep the thread there. Sometimes it feels looser sometimes tighter, but it's always there. Stay connected. Hold on tight to the thread when you need support.

Poor you

​@pg4662 Poor summer child...

Poor you

Agreed. I don't engage with believers who just want to experience their faith. That have that right without trolls passing by. However, don't bash atheists - or the things they hold dear. You will no doubt get an answer. Why not engage in dialog - and try to understand one another? "Perhaps one did not want to be loved so much as to be understood".

what do you mean? do you want know Christ? every religion group has its weirdos. what do you want?

„atheist here“ so cringe

@@hamiltonian4698 Huh. I guess I'm not as "cool" as kids these days. I wouldn't be surprised.

@@hamiltonian4698 Another atheist here. Matthew 7:1, Luke 6:37-38, James 4:11-12, Romans 2:1-3, Romans 14:1-4, Romans 14:10 and John 8:7.

Welcome! 🎉

Awesome!

God bless!

Wait, were u not baptized in Eastern Orthodoxy? Their baptism is valid? Regardless congratulations my brother and we welcome you into the fullness of the truth!

@@generalyousif3640 yes Eastern orthodox sacraments are VALID! Catholic Church rejects Donatism.

alleluya... pray for me

I went through something similar in college. The secular schools taught us that religion didn’t have answers to these questions. I found my faith again after college when I started researching and found apologetics!

Opposite, when I was 17 I stopped believing and will never be religious again

You give me hope for my agnostic daughter. Thankyou

@@lucilleyoung5972 nothing wrong with not believing in fairytales

@@dannyhernandez265 What led you to this conclusion?

And if you don't love Him back, He'll torture you forever. Yep, that's real love.

Look up why would a loving God send people to Hell from websites like Catholic Answers​@@BobHutton

I agree, but if I was talking to a skeptic from a purely logical position, I would say it is simply because the apostles preached and died for their faith for a reason and that reason is because Jesus Christ rose from the dead.

@@thomasfleming8169 Except that there is very little evidence that any apostles died for their faith. (I will grant there is some, fairly weak, evidence that Peter was martyred). Most of the disciples just disappeared from the historical record (as well as the Biblical record). Sure, Nero persecuted Christians, but that was because he was blaming them for the Great Fire of Rome. He wouldn't have been interested in hearing them recant. He just wanted someone to blame.

@BobHutton that is not true. The apostles were martyred, and there is stronger evidence than you say. Paul is one well-known example. Also, many Christians were martyred during the subsequent persecutions by Roman emperors. The persecutions lasted hundreds of years with huge amounts of martyrs.

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I do too!!!

The Roman Catholic church is evangelical... Father Casy clearly is an evangelical

@@russellmiles2861 I don't think you understand the distinction that OP is making.

@@russellmiles2861I think you’re confusing evangelism with proselytism. We Catholics evangelize and rely on a “come and see” approach, allowing non-Catholics to choose whether they want to be Catholic or not. Evangelicals and most other non-Catholic groups proselytize by basically trying to force people to join them by threatening them with Hell or other things.

@@Powerranger-le4up I wasn't saying churches may be less than ethical. Regardless, all Christians churches are evangelical - bringing the God News to people. They wish folk to be saved and become part of the communion with God. That is what Father Casey does. He is clearly very popular. I imagine his Bishop is very pleased with his work on social media.

I also blame the media for focusing on crazy Evangelical and far-far right wing churches instead of the quiet, loving works of the RCC and Mainline Protestants.

Do you know why he had gone away? Have you wondered what happened to the other channel "Upon Friar Review"? Look up what happened to his accolyte Father Patrick Tuttle. Google it. You will be shocked

Oh like most Aplogiticist Father Casy evades questions...just tackles nice things.

But he still can't supply any credible evidence for his claims.

"Haters will always Find a reason to Hate"

@@davidbeatus4243 Who are the haters?

@@terryschofield1922 from my very own perspective here, i am a religious person and most of the time, i do not use science to answer my questions i do not need such detailed and fancy evidences or information to satisfy my curiosity. Different people, different ways, his responses are already enough for people like us, because just like him, we do not need calculations, law of physics or stuff like those, we have faith and that's enough, that's already the strongest and clearest proof to us. There'll be those who find satisfactory in this video and those who not, haters will hate, doutbters will doubt, believers and followers will still be strong in their faith and many more, it all depends on your needs, what you truly want him to provide you, in the name of science, or for us, in the name of God. So brother, i pray that you'll soon find what you're seeking, i wish you the best!

That's funny. But as an atheist I understand that the supposed reward is the eternal salvation of the soul, and some lesser spiritual benefits during life. (In that case. Pascal's Wager is bad) The real benefits, empirically verifiable, tend to be therapeutic, moralizing and socializing effects of the rituals practiced. Regardless of the veracity of creationism.

I don't know, man. I found the bit about "sometimes, suffering purifies us" to be pretty condescending. Grieving parents, dead infants, cancer in children, whole families wiped out in natural disasters, mental illnesses, all that jazz.. Looking at how much suffering there is in the world, how many of us would rather NOT go through that rather than be "purified"?

@@Alexander_Kale I mean, I definitely understand where you're coming from. Some things happen that don't seem justifiable. I definitely struggle with theodicy myself. When I said lack of condescension I meant the lack of assuming the other side is stupid or bad faith. I don't mean his statement addresses all possible objections. I have faced horrible horrible stuff. Others, worse even. So what you consider condescending I attribute to the brevity of the video. Not that you're not allowed to disagree.

@@eliinapajunen7500 " I meant the lack of assuming the other side is stupid or bad faith" I understood that. It is exactly what I was adressing as well. Because either there is no lack of bad faith on this video, or father casey is an honest manwho is merely giving the appearance of bad faith unlknowingly with his horrible responses. The latter of which I find rather unlikely. I mean, for crying out loud, the bit about Ghengis Khan? Yeah, no, absolutely not, no man can possibly be this ignorant, that had to be a deliberate bad faith argument.

@@Alexander_Kale I don't know. If you're right that sucks. I just assumed he believes what he says. Just because I think there's no good answer to theodicy doesn't mean he doesn't believe his answers are good. I mean the only thing that really comforts me is that God compassionates us through the unspeakable. That God accompanies us in the horrors. That's how I get by. If it doesn't work for you, it's your right to feel whatever way. I don't understand the need to get mad at the RU-vid priest when obviously he has to toe the company line so to speak

I'm not even Catholic, but the sanity and clarity with which he answers these questions really speaks to me. It's such a rare talent that suggests to me that he actually gets the message with his heart, not just understands it with his mind.

@@adamkotter6174I became Catholic after watching his videos. He was able to explain my apprehensions in such a way I understood them and could accept them.

That channel has been removed.

@@JackieDaytona1776 Anyone have any idea why?

​@@MrPanDacious apparently the older one was accused of sexual misconduct. But I'm not sure if it's just allegations now

@@YW2324 Although they refer to it as sexual misconduct, they also refer to a "abuse victim", so it's likely more than him just breaking his vows. He was removed from public ministry after an internal investigation following the allegations so they likely had merit.

Google Father Patrick Tuttle. There's a reason for it. Stuff happened. Accusations

Fr. Casey hides the facts about Fr. Patrick, as this toxic Church trained him... as if nothing happened, as if innocent persons were not harmed....enough!

The longest journey begins with a single step. Peace be with you. ❤❤❤

You are not alone in your feelings.

I love the point that Fr. Casey made about seeking out a God who answers quietly. The Lord loves effort, and I know that you really do belong with Him. I have seen for myself that all those who sincerely and patiently try to get to know God, those who really want to be changed by Him into better people, find Him eventually. If you really want a change of heart into a more compassionate and virtuous person, find a quiet spot and try to have a heartfelt conversation with Him, speaking as though He were there in the room with you even if it feels silly. Don't give up even after many days and multiple attempts. He will eventually answer you in an individual, recognizable way. There are also guides like missionaries you can contact if you want help on this journey. It really works, and it's really worth it.

@@adamkotter6174 This just seems like a lot of unnecessary work for no endgoal. Even if the God in the Bible was in reality.

I don't get the point of wanting to believe. You have to put in so, so much work to maintain that façade, when you could just chill ❄ or reflect upon your life.

Next time

As a Catholic, I really appreciate the perspective of many atheists. They have sharpened my own understanding and faith.

likewise.. I get fired up when it comes to disrespectful people, I sometimes become a keyboard warrior but even saints have a temper too... so, I think we can still work it out... I guess it is just part of the "CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE". I pray that both of us will be able to bear the Fruits of the Holy Spirit which is gentleness and self control, well... I guess patience as well. 😊 God Bless us all!

He looked up to Tuttle so much, and I think he himself is struggling to understand it and come to terms with it. Maybe eventually he will address it, but I wouldn't bet on it

​@@antoinebayram4957a lot of his followers looked up to him too. It's uncomfortable and isn't fair to Fr. Casey but a message of hope or optimism would go a long way to a lot of angry people. Ignoring it altogether is a weak move and too stereotypical. I believe Fr. Casey is better than that. I guess we'll see.

There has been no arrest. There have been allegations. I would rather see this go through the justice system and have accountability legally if he is guilty. To me it seems unclear if this is the churches over reaction to allegations because of their gross negligence in the past or if he has confessed to abuse or there is a criminal investigation. I’m very saddened by all of this. I believe we deserve answers. Father Casey should only speak when he has something concrete to say. Platitudes would not be helpful. We know Father Casey doesnt support abuse.

Criminal allegations are public. The charges are announced and a mugshot posted. The church should be no different. This is a coverup for PR purposes plain and simple. Erase him from the internet, hope people who don't know never find out, and hope everyone who does know forgets.

Amen brother same here! Deterministic atheism! Thank God that our gift of reason was used to discover what we once shunned away 😊

Like Cypher in the Matrix.

"If you're serious and open minded, I think you might like what happens." Increasing this towards my faith, left me with no more reason to uphold that faith. My faith was genuine, my journey out of it (not away, we're not fleeing or avoiding anything here) is even more genuine. My period of doubt was relatively short, but incredibly scary because my faith was my life for decades since birth. It took a lot of courage to accept the slightest risk of losing that faith upon 100% honesty towards examining what I believed in. I just needed to get to the very bottom of what what I believed in, thoroughly. No more religious thoughtprocesses that had an answer to everything, no more biased acceptances, etc Just Tabula Rasa. And yes, I got even more serious and more open minded and I did like what happened. I am now even more interested in the Abrahamic religions and others. Similar methods/experiences, yet different outcomes, which means that advice like "you should 100% try prayer and go to church." in this context can not be used as an argument to back up that advice. Also, which god, which church? "if you just want to avoid holding yourself to the same moral standards that religious people are supposed to uphold." Doesn't seem to be too serious of a life away from religion to me. As long as it makes you happy and is harming nobody else, then all the power to you! Peace :)

@@Rain-Dirt this is a "stand for nothing and tolerate everything" stance. It is relativism. Objective morality can not be relatively substantiated. Where there is disunity, there is chaos. And not the creative kind. The destructive kind.

@@John.Christopher Maybe that is what you have read or I may have formulated it less well, but it is not what I stand for. I do not tolerate everything. The idea that I was trying to put forward was that religion by default is containing a biased morality. It is depending on the authority of the deity or deities or higher power of the religion. Whereas if one starts from scratch without any "divine" or "government" authority and looks at different morals seperately and see how they would or could work. If it is still fair or not, etc... The moral code from a religion is - imo - made to serve the god or gods or higher power first and foremost, not humanity (even if that religion claims it does, that would still be serving the religion and therefore the god/...). Relativism to me is just something to explain what can be observed, but not necessary a path to follow. "Objective morality can not be relatively substantiated." I agree. It is not a set-in-stone morality. To me it is adaptable to change. As with science with new data, new conclusions can follow. It does not bases itself on "divine authority". "Where there is disunity, there is chaos. And not the creative kind. The destructive kind." Disunity, chaos, destruction... Hahaha, why do I have this feeling that the silents words are that you're trying to suggest that the only alternative is "christianity". I mean.. You have to admit it can be perceived that way :) Although we can draw inspiration from religious codes, we can do so without the need to accept the authority it claims to have. A government get put together their own set of moral code/laws without the need for a divine authority. And more specifically, rules that are more frequently updated than in religions and that work for people of many different backgrounds. I do believe that moral codes can change over time, and in some cases should change, in order to adapt to new situations (hopefully a product of progress).