Six Reasons Religion Does More Harm Than Good

Some try to claim that religion has done more harm than good in the world. While this is obviously false, bad religion does exist… and sometimes it’s closer than we think.

[mariaschappler]

You're awesome! I just found this literally procrastinating while I was supposed to be working lol... just like you were talking about. Keep up this ministry! We need more voices like yours!

[truthseeker]

I really appreciate you...you are so real but the faith is the center of your life..there is nothing for sane than true Catholic spirituality and I have seen the dark side which is simply the absence of love and condemnation of anyone different

[DEADPOETOFFICIAL]

can you make more 'a friar life" episodes?

[Rafael_abc]

Bro Casey .... continue the good work ! Your insight on how religion can be tribal is spot on.

[powerliftingcentaur]

I loved this. You truly have a depth to you through an openness of mind that I was not expecting to find (the poet in me peeks out). Truly, the Franciscans are lucky to have you.

I rather see the Franciscans as a breath of invigorating air. Certainly, their largely unstructured retreats have given me the place, the spiritual space in which to be creative.

[scp]

Well done Casey! Eagerly anticipating your book. God bless.

[edrickbondoc]

Love the videos brotha, praying for your ministry! Keep them coming!

[stevealliemusic]

Well said. Your videos do a wonderful service to bring light to Catholic teaching and the OFM.

[ajayNemintane]

Wow why haven't I paid any attention to your videos?

[nilsforsberg]

Hello Brother Casey. Thank you for your interesting videos!

I apologise in advance for the wall of text below :)

I am an atheist who (still) agree with most of the points you attempt to refute here, but I do find it very interesting to hear your thoughts on them. I watch your content to improve my understanding of Catholic tradition and theology. I also consider you as a good "steel man" for Christian thought. When I think about something I consider problematic in Christian theology my new reaction is: "how would brother Casey interpret this?" Much of the religious YouTube content I've seen otherwise is downright horrifying (such as followers of Ken Ham and similar fundamentalists), so your channel is a pleasant exception.

English isn't my native language so I apologise if I'm not expressing myself clearly.

[rogerbro]

"Faith does not contradict reason or science or conscience. It builds upon them to come to a higher level of understanding."
Thank you,

[franciscoredondo]

You troll us Br! hahaha You fall into a clickbait and then used the same clickbait to get us in to your video hahaha awesome! But it was a great analysis of that article!

[arkie]

I'm not sure if you read the comments, but if you do, I just want to say thank you and also I'm sorry. I started watching your videos on a whim but I'm glad I did. You've changed my mind about Catholicism. I grew up in south Arkansas where there were very few Catholics. I always thought that Catholics were all alcoholics, cussed like sailors and saw images of people in their grease traps or grilled cheese (sad but true). You've really opened my eyes and now I'm interested in learning more. Thanks for being so open and putting yourself out there. You've made a difference

[MichaelBrooksmsb]

Clickbaiting, eh? I think Mother Angelica would have done the same. She'd be proud of what you are doing in this genre of the Media. May she rest in the bossom of the Father in Heaven.

[denisstlaurent]

God Bless you in your vocational journey! Keep up the awesome work you are doing.

[jackbarbey]

Hey, I went to UChicago, right down the street from where he studied! My mom stayed there when she visited.

[luisoncpp]

:o, I admire you for being able to look at the article in that way.
Usually I'm open to hear or discuss arguments in a constructive way, but when something is made clearly just for harm and distorts us with the straw man fallacy, I prefer to just look to other way. Unfortunately, it's uncommon to hear these kind of stuff in an fair or constructive way.

[joaquinmejia]

This video might have been clickbait but it was so full of wisdom. May God bless you.

[ignis]

Being so sincere about procrastination! Oh my! You just became my best friend!

[chasehatton]

Brilliant. Lol. Good one, Brother! Scared the crap out of me when I saw the title, but as usual a good insight.