@@AdrianColley The late black feminist attorney Flo Kennedy said " If men could get pregnant, abortion would be a sacrament." The widow of a Southern Baptist pastor had a bumpersticker with that sentiment on her car. I miss both of these courageous women!
I look at it this way, If I die and find out God does exist. Then I can simply state I didn’t want to be lumped in with the ones I see hanging out at his house. Even if he’s never home.
If God actually, openly talked to His people like the god in these videos then I don't think that there would be any atheists. God would be so obvious and active that people would have to openly choose not to follow Him.
So...can I sue the Supreme Court for violating my religious rights since God gave us free will and I, as a woman, am no longer able to practice my God-given free will...especially regarding my body?!?
The problems are the churches. It is one person with their own agenda using "God", "Jesus", and "The Bible", as not only an excuse to preach to hundreds of mindless drones, but also permission to act on their ignorance. A real Christian would know that religion is personal and that not everyone in this world follows their religion nor should those beliefs be used to influence laws that govern an entire population.
Exodus 21:22-25 describes a case where a pregnant woman jumps into a fight between her husband and another man and suffers injuries that cause her to miscarry. Injuries to the woman prompt the normal penalties for harming another human being: an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a life for a life. Killing the woman is murder, a capital crime. The miscarriage is treated differently, however -- as property loss, not murder. The assailant must pay a fine to the husband. The law of a life for a life does not apply. The fetus is important, but it's not human life in the same way the pregnant woman is.
@@tigre9271 Are you sure it is the fetus being valued? Babies and pregnancy are expensive and dangerous. Maybe this is just compensating the pregnant woman and her husband. This seems like confirmation bias. Whatever your preconceived idea of fetus value (minus equal to adult human) you could get the story to make sense in your value system.
And the bible they 'believe' is God's word wasn't the one written a few decades to a couple of centuries after the death of Christ, it's the one rewritten by King James' staff in the 15th century... and which shares very little with it's alleged "literal" predecessor. Glory.
@@ShmuelWeintraubHow intellectually dishonest are you? The KJV, while written in a functionally extinct dialect. Hardly edits any of the Views from the Volgate, which in turn is barely different from the Septuagint and Tanakh.
I am a man who not only cares about the women in my life, but all women in this country and they deserve to have complete autonomy for their own bodies not because me or any other man gives them permission, but because it is a basic human right to have authority for their own bodies.
@P¡nned By Mrs. Betty Bowers•• ❤️ you so much! You just made my day. Again. Although the subject makes my blood boil. For all the right reasons, like a woman's autonomy to make decisions about her own body. Long may you preach, Sister❤️
The US didn't start passing anti-abortion laws until the second half of the 19th century. The Catholic church only condemned abortion in 1869. Though many reasons are presented for all this, there is only one reason behind it all, and that is religious doctrine. So all anti-abortion laws are a violation of the separation of church and state in the Constitution.
Exactly. Abortion becamse illegal around the time that medicine was being "professionalized" ( that is, taken over by men who replaced the midwives, who were the main medical providers up until then.) This is when men really started having secular control over womens' medical decisions. Abortion was commonplace and legal at the time the Consitution was written. Those guys who wrote our Constitution were pretty smart. If they would have had a problem with abortion, they surely would have said something about it!
The Christian right (think John Birch Society) ramped up their war on abortion rights after it was clear they were losing their fight against integration. Before that Protestants saw it as a Catholic issue.
Same with gay marriage bans...oh, and banning teaching kids about comprehensive sex ed and the existance of trans people would (like intelligent design) also fail the same test. They really do hate America for our freedoms. And by "they" I mean Republicans, of course.
A post from Betty always makes my day better. I was waiting for you to tackle this. Your conversation with ‘the big guy’ was so on point and clever and hilarious. America’s Best Christian hit another home run. Thank you❤️
@@MrsBettyBowers you are very welcome. Yes, ‘strike while the iron is hot’. Your humor helps me cope with this horrible news. The far right has been working towards this goal for decades, unfortunately. Love your channel😍
Dear Betty Bowers. I am so sick of the Republican Party the Supreme Court and the Religious Right and Trump I can scream. I have always supported a woman's Right to chose and Gay's Lesbians and Transgendered People. I am numb Keep Fighting I will. God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are about Love and mercy not this. I love You!
There is only ONE (1) God . Jesus told us that. NOWHERE in the Holy Bible is there any mention of "The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. MAN invented the concept of the Holy Trinity. It's bulls**t.
@@SlikLizrd Jesus said he must go so the Holy Spirit will come. He also talked about His Father in Heaven. and He is Jesus the Son. That is the Trinity. Father Son and Holy Ghost. Your Rage at me is sad.
@@dunning234 There's no rage, Jon-- your imagination is running wild. You don't seem to know much about what the Holy Bible actually says, or perhaps you don't understand the meanings of your own words. FYI, NOWHERE in the Holy Bible does God recognize Jesus Christ as His Son -- NOWHERE in the Holy Bible is there any mention of "The Trinity".
@@SlikLizrd And God said "This is my Beloved Son in whom I am well Pleased. Also Jesus said "I must go so the Holy Spirit will come. go with the King James version the others have been curupted. Matthew 3-17 This is my Beloved Son and John 16 7-15 and I will send the Holy Spirit to you. I studied the Bible in Colliage I hope this Helps. The Trinity is God, The Son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. Only the Moslems Reject that. Go with the King James older version Good Luck.
@@dunning234 It's all good, Jon -- I'm pretty sure my KJV is older than yours, printed before 1953. Mine is a "Concordance" (Jesus' words printed in red). I know full well what "The Trinity" means, and people that want to believe such nonsense are no affront to me. The biggest problem with Christians is their absolute insistance that everybody else believes in their brand of religious fanaticism. Actually, non-Christians just want to be left alone, but the "believers" are just relentless, and NEVER take the hint.
Am I mistaken, Ms Betty, or have you been EXTREMELY busy this week producing videos? I am not complaining, you are one of the few " influencers " on the internet who really knows what you are talking about. Thank you for another knockout performance.
I would share this to Facebook but I don’t have any conservative friends or family left who needs to see it and they wouldn’t understand it if they did see it.
'Atheists' from Canada love you Mrs. Bowers, to laugh at depictions of insensible things used to control people makes us a happier society, plus we learn what to avoid.
@Ogsonofgroo Well said and spot on as well. One of the best ways to avoid these right-wing-nuts is to know the beginnings of religions, and by this I do mean all religions, for they all stem, and or were created from the very same source. One of the best places to get true understanding is (Ancient Gods, Modern Sects) 2020 by Alexander Campbell Ingersoll Jr. excellent read with excellent references, and or (Auroras, Petroglyphs, and Pagans) by Jeff Ransom 2018...
when God said "since when does my acquaintance protect anyone from bad consequences" I laughed out loud and thought - I bet even God thought that was funny. I needed that - this whole situation has me in fight mode and I am ready to throw down with the idiots
@@rogersmith7396 You are correct.... however you can mitigate the stupidity by pointing it out at every turn - it's exhausting and I am not sure society is worth the effort but then I look at my dogs eyes full of love for me and remember all of the reasons to keep fighting.
@@jnb756 In our so called meritocracy stupidity is supposed to send you to the bottom. Worst housing, food, spouse, influence, etc. What has happened with monopolistic capitalism is a lot of smart people have been sent to the bottom. This has embolden the stupid to see themselves as equals. The right wing shift since the 1980s is a function of economics. It can be stopped by abandoning monopolistic economic policy. The elites will have no interest in this until their mansions are on fire with them inside.
@NSaneAtheist Even though there is no such thing as an insane atheist only insane religious peoples, atheists are actually some of the sanest people I know. I know for a fact that after the U.S. left Afghanistan the Taliban started making women and older girls wear face coverings and stop going to school after they turn 12, totally nuts, totally insane!
@@velikovskysghost while yes this is true that there are some ‘insane’ religious people. I put ‘insane’ because of my severe ADHD and sometimes dumb people who see me IRL for some reason assume Im like SUPER religioys
The breath of life is when a person becomes a person. God only cares about humans that are breathing, and honestly, I’m not even convinced he cares about the ones that breath either.
Luke 1 43 But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44 As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.
1 Corinthians 6:9-11 9Don’t you realize that those who do wrong will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don’t fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, or who worship idols, or commit adultery, or are male prostitutes, or practice homosexuality, 10or are thieves, or greedy people, or drunkards, or are abusive, or cheat people-none of these will inherit the Kingdom of God. 11Some of you were once like that. But you were cleansed; you were made holy; you were made right with God by calling on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.
Isaiah 49:1-2 1Listen to me, all you in distant lands! Pay attention, you who are far away! The LORD called me before my birth; from within the womb he called me by name. 2He made my words of judgment as sharp as a sword. He has hidden me in the shadow of his hand. I am like a sharp arrow in his quiver.
Psalms 127:3-5 3Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward. 4Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one’s youth. 5Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; They shall not be ashamed, But shall speak with their enemies in the gate.
@@macinhorstemeyer1961 "When you march up to attack a city, make its people an offer of peace. If they accept and open their gates, all the people in it shall be subject to forced labor and shall work for you. If they refuse to make peace and they engage you in battle, lay siege to that city. When the LORD your God delivers it into your hand, put to the sword all the men in it. As for the women, the children, the livestock and everything else in the city, you may take these as plunder for yourselves. And you may use the plunder the LORD your God gives you from your enemies. This is how you are to treat all the cities that are at a distance from you and do not belong to the nations nearby. However, in the cities of the nations the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, do not leave alive anything that breathes. Completely destroy them--the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites--as the LORD your God has commanded you." Deuteronomy 20:10-18. I'll pass on your genocidal god.
@@macinhorstemeyer1961 I've never seen or heard of Jesus bearing a weapon. He was never described as an archer or bow-hunter in the Holy Bible -- and just WHO ever saw evidence of Him wearing a quiver ?? You say He called you "by my name" from "within the womb". WHOSE womb is in question here ?? Was JESUS calling to you from His Mother's womb -- or was He calling you " by my name" whilst you were in Your Mother's womb ?? Either way, it's not possible -- and quoting the Holy Bible will not make it so. Although YOU put the Holy Bible up as the "final word", you seem to ignore the fact that 2/3rds of the Earth's people never saw or read the Biblical texts. Not a word. You religious fanatics are giving JESUS a bad name, and many are FLEEING the faith because of extremists like yourself. Selah.
@@rogersmith7396 I live in Austin and there are very few conservatives here. It's a Blue oasis in a red desert. The capitol building is close to my house; this is where old white men decide to keep marijuana illegal while touting 'freedom' and 'small government'. What's funny is that Austin has unilaterlly declared pot so decriminalized that it's practically legal. You can get weed deliveries to your house!
@@GuitarDog_atx I have lived in Tx. before. Dallas is about 50% Democratic. I would tend to think Houston is probably blue. Of course I know Austin is. Where does all this right winger fire power come from? When I was at TCU this cartoon Simpsons Texans would have been thought insane. There was probably quite a few God boys. But not at TCU. I refused to go to SMU or Baylor because of the plantation mind set and the God boys. Texas was the state of LBJ for Gods sake. Of course growing up in MO. a repub could'nt get elected dog catcher. It was a one party state. You did'nt openly admit to being Republican because every one knew you were going to hell. Your Abbot reminds me of that senile woman govenor in AZ. The one who hated on immmigrants and was found to employ them as servants. They say Texas is the new California. Good luck with that. Too damn hot for me. I hate sweating in the winter.
I've been watching Betty from here in the UK for a loooong time. Knew you would rip the pseudo Christians a new one. Beautifully done. It's really gone tonto in America hasn't it?
@Lesley Edgley She is very good indeed, but I want to mention that she really rips into all religions as well as they are all just as nuts as the Christians, and in many cases even more so.
I have a great story about a traveling Baptist preacher and oral. Boy oh boy are these folks going to be shocked when that becomes illegal again!!! Thanks for highlighting the hypocrisy Betty.
I’ve kept coming back to this channel over the past few days- it’s the only thing making me feel better in these theocratic, fascist times. Thank you so much!! 💕 You’re at the top of my Patreon to-do list when things aren’t so tight!
I love you Mrs Bowers. If things ever get flaky with Mr Bowers, hit me up. I appreciate strong and assertive women. (Not in a kinky way). (Well maybe a little).
It occurs to me that the whole abortion/start of life argument is always from a Judeo/Christian perspective. How do other religions view this? Since there is supposed to be a separation of Church and State how can A religious viewpoint on abortion make the rules?
From what I understand (looked into this but not deeply) in Judiasm if the pregnancy is a threat to the mother's life it is her duty to save herself. In the Koran there is nothing against abortion. Same as how there is nothing against it in the Bible. In fact, in most of the Middle East abortion isn't forbidden. Welcome to the Middle East having better reproductive rights than America!
Does the Republican Party have any intentions to bring in laws against male masturbation and " wet dreams " and can we expect to see men and teenage boys hauled off to prison in their thousands ?
I had a Jesuit describe a fetus as an intraspecific parasite, which only changes to a human when it has left the womb and takes a breath. Never had much use for Leviticus, but it is fun to hypothetically apply Leviticus to modern day norms. But I see the point of the Jesuit. A fetus is completely dependent on the host and can cause the host great harm and presents a great draw in the hosts resources. If you have Trypanosoma brucei in you, no one would be expected to let it complete its life cycle in you to produce more Tsetse flies. So once again, the human male claims some sort of superior claim to the female body and demands the female do what the male demands. If the law said the man who caused the child was required to pay $500K to the mother to carry to term, admitting there are risks to the mother, and making her immune to any retaliatory tort if the child, the mother, or both died, then I could see an abortion as something men and women share in. But that ain't happening, and I cannot carry an intraspecific parasite to term, so I should have no say in the whole thing. But we have a bunch of nasty old white men who need women to be controlled by them.
Owen Kelly I had an older brother who actually believed god was going to burn up this entire universe and build us a brand new one, not once considering the physics involved, totally nuts! I even asked him where "god" was going to put everyone while he burned up this entire universe?, with god all things are possible, even the impossible, and although Betty Bowers does a great imitation of these right-wing-nuts. I couldn't get through to my late brother, who really was like this, with any reasonable logic.
Oh how I LOVED this video! God said so many of the same things that come to my mind as Roe V Wade hangs in the proverbial balance. Having read the Bible for comprehension earlier in life, it seemed to me that there's nothing there which condemns abortion--and much which seems to support it. Oh and FWIW, the Old Testament has the story of King Solomon-a name most Evangelicals probably recognize as being deemed as "wise" by Theologians, or so it seems to me. His 300 Wives and 700 Concubines underscore that marriage is NOT defined in the Bible as being "Between one man and one woman". How inconvenient....
That last paragragh still has me choking with laughter!!! Gonna find that then add it to my "Things to say when . . . " handy dandy pocket list. Grazi!
At least that explains why he comes off as a Frankenstein's monster of the worst parts of the human psyche - sprinkled with a hefty dash of gen-u-ine insanity.
Ok this is really good and you explained it so perfectly. I only just came across you and your content on a website and I really enjoyed it. I sometime picture God sitting on his throne slapping his hand to his forehead at these fascists thinking “Don’t drag me into this”
So just who does the family sue as soon as a women dies from an unwanted pregnancy? Anyone going to step up and at least cover her medical and burial expenses? Oh well, the courts just ensured their jobs for decades to come. So much for "settled law."
As much as I like the voice of God here, there are two others that I think would have done at least just as well: 1) Stephen Colbert's God 2) Morgan Freeman If anyone has other suggestions, feel free to add.
Y'all made my day. THANKS for always making these topics ( all the lame, unfair, horrible shit that keeps happening) less depressing and easier to talk about. Thanks again love love love y'all.
Yes! Thank you Betty. Finally someone brings up Numbers chapter 5. The women were not even given a choice. Sounds like a forced abortion to me. Plus, it says "curse." Wouldn't that be considered witchcraft? I've been waiting for a video from you on this topic. You never disappoint. 👏
There is a long tradition of Christian magic. There is also a long tradition of explaining why it's OK. There were necromancy books that said, "It's not permitted, but (wink, wink,) if a person was to do this [insert very detailed description here]..."
If you are Christian, theoretically you believe God did come down and correct our errors but you are right, the religious establishment called him a blasphemer and crucified him. The topics emphasized where taking care of those who were marginalized, poor, mistreated, strangers, seeking justice, etc. Nothing about abortion, gender essentialism, or any of the other things considered vital doctrines of faith by conservative Christians.
Brilliant as always...the added hilarity was the Christian Singles ad I got with the program. Apparently the Christians think this is an actual Christian show...that makes it even funnier
OMG (to coin a phrase)! It never occurred to me that actual Christians might watch these, even accidentally. You've just made my day! Even better: I wonder how many watch a bunch of them without ever realizing ...
He was a jack ass. When he died it was almost impossible for the media to find anyone who had anything good to say about him. That probably goes for most of the rest of that crew.
Thank you for adding the auto reply to FB messages... I thought for a minute something happened to you. I am glad you are still here, I sincerely appreciate your videos.
Finally they can hear from the big guy himself..... They ran to him and exclaimed, but he rebuked...I do not know you, where were you when they were doing harm..... It's in the Bible
Since the USA was founded as a secular nation let's see what the Bible says: "1 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. 4 For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. 5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience." Romans 23:1-5 (NIV).
Our pastor says that we can pray through Trump, and begin a prayer saying instead of “in Jesus‘s name we pray,” he began “In the name of your disciple Trump we pray…”
