Jon Bernthal meets Ex-Marine who wanted to blow up a Mosque before he converted to Islam

Richard "Mac" McKinney is a US Military veteran who, after serving in the wake of 9/11, returned to his home town of Muncie, Indiana with a deep hatred for members of the Islamic community. Mac was so seated in his hatred that he devised a plan to build a bomb and blow up the Islamic Center in Muncie. During his initial "recon" mission to the center Mac intended to gather evidence of the evils of the religion and it's patrons, but instead came to find that they were "just plain pleasant" and after getting to know them and their religion more eventually converted to Islam and is now a devout Muslim. He is joined by Bibi Bahrami, the "Mother Teresa" of the Muncie Muslim community and one of the pivotal figures in Mac's adoption of the religion and it's ideals of peace and compassion.

[lodhi]

There was another Marine that said… We’re in THEIR country killing them, but we’re mad and say they’re all evil when they try to kill us, while we’re still over there…

[IngramSnake]

As a Muslim, I love this brother for the sake of God. I hope he finds it in himself to forgive himself. God has already forgiven him.

[khairulazhar]

Alhamdulillah... Now he's my brother

[Legace]

As a Bosnian, this touched me, and I knew about Richard for a while now and I never knew he served in Bosnia, I hope Bosnia treated you nicely, and please come visit us again, you are a very good man sir, i love you my muslim brother, and I hope Allah guides everyone to Islam <3

[oiulti]

Alhumdulilah I was a D1 athlete who almost went to a military academy to become an officer at one of the military branches I was accepted to via West Point, Naval Academy, Merchant Marines, and the Coast Guard Academy.

I got the letters from the senators and passed all the requirements to become an officer in the military. I eventually didn’t peruse it and lead a civilian life, later I also converted to Islam Alhumdulilah.

There are beautiful people everywhere, including America. May the lord of the universe help us all ameen!

[coolmania]

Prophet Muhammad SAWW said: the best jihad is against means make yourself better and fighting against evil inside you....we love this man and forgive him...Allah will forgive him too Inshallah.

[Kc-cdtr]

im only half way through the qur'an and and a very new learner of Islamic ways and what the religions about. but even after such a short time, im absolutely disgusted by how much the west lies and manipulates its people to believe Muslims are evil. ive heard it my whole life in Scotland, about how muslims are bad/evil etc but its the complete opposite. they are the most beautiful loving, caring and genuine people you can meet, ive never been so greatly embraced and guided by people before in my life. im very excited for my journey into this religion and way of life, i feel like its exactly what ive been looking for my whole life.

[Solidus__]

It takes a unique human being to come out on the other side of something like that. Props brother.

[mehdieliass]

Jon Bernthal is not only a top tier actor but also a great human !

[Loregasmo]

At least he has the balls to admit he had/has a demon in him. We’re all struggling on this world, that’s what we have to understand. Once we do, it’s easy to love and accept the most strangest of strangers.

[lebourreau]

This was beautiful. It shows that even the worst parts of people are redeemable if given a chance or a different perspective.

[johncook]

Like an addiction, it is 100% possible to rid yourself of hate... Had a friend who became extremely racist when he was sent to jail as a young adult, mostly against Black people and it was a way to protect himself. But as soon as he got out, he realized how ridiculous and unnecessary it was to hate people that he didn't know and had never met!

[cmdaltctr]

May Allah bring guidance in the hearts of everyone watching this, and especially to Jon Bernthal. Ameen.

[Jamalk]

You probably won’t see this comment but thank you everyone in this video. It’s almost making me cry. As a Muslim in the Quran we are taught that terrorists cannot even identify as Muslim, that the degree to cutting down a tree in war is forbidden. The real Muslims try our best to showcase this through our character as we are ambassadors for our faith in the western world. Mac & Bibi are a perfect example of this demonstration through their character.

[aliangello]

The way Jon Bernthal listens and articulates questions is top-tier.

[Sa-lfym]

Alhamdulillah for Islam it's no surprise how fast it's growing even in the west 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[cooleddown]

FOR ME, this is one of the best cross overs since infinity war. I know at this point this isna cliché to say but Thank you Jon (for your work) and the folks that came over to talk about their experiences.

[bakermcq]

Another amazing conversation that the world needs

[Truthiscrystalclear]

He is an honest brother, Alhamdulilah, Allah guided him.

[hassanabdulqadir]

Richard is like the example of the sahabi Khalid ibn waleed who before islam was a commander of an army fought against muslims and even killed some but when he accepted islam he became one of the best generals in history