Why Alex O'Connor May Be Unintentionally Promoting the RESTORED GOSPEL

Why would I (as a believer) be a fan of the host of Within Reason (Aka the cosmic skeptic) Alex O'connor? The reasons might surprise you.

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[benparker]

As a fellow Brit, I’ve watched Alex O’Connor’s videos for many years and have often thought the same thing. Almost all of his issues with religion are resolved through the restoration. I’d be ecstatic if you were able to arrange a conversation with him. I think he would find our theology extremely compelling.

[TheRandomGangsta]

Alex O’Connor reminds me of myself. I was raised Catholic and became an atheist in my high school years. After letting go of the pain that came from the traumatic loss of faith, I started to realize that Christianity and the Bible were actually very valuable. Funny enough, one of my friends who is a Jehovah’s Witness by technicality, helped me to realize a more pragmatic approach to the Bible. I was also debating if I should go back to the Catholic Church or join something else. I came across some Latter-day Saints when I moved and after a series of events, I joined the Church.

I could definitely see with Alex, at the very least, a further understanding of Latter-day Saint theology that helps to solve many issues within Christianity in a way that’s logically consistent and intellectually honest. I hope you guys can get together to talk, Jacob.

[natedawg]

I like that Alex accurately points out prominent problems in Catholicism, Protestantism, or just other classic religions. Latter-Day Saint theology really does seem to be the most science-friendly theology since we believe God is physical rather than nonphysical. We believe in something that can be comprehended rather than something that can’t. Our theology is philosophically more sound than other religions, and I wish we had better Latter-Day Saint philosophers in the podcast/youtube realm

[IdaPendleton-mnhh]

Let's help this child of God. He deserves to know the truth. May he feel the Lord's love surrounding him. ❤️

[natedawg]

I’m a Latter-Day Saint, and I really like Alex O’Connor. I respect healthy skepticism. He seems to make conclusions about free will and determinism I don’t necessarily agree with. Overall, he seems very smart and fair. I haven’t heard him talk about Latter-Day Saint theology much, and I’ve wondered what he would think about it if he studied our source material.

[batboy]

I've suggested to him to reach out to Blake Ostler...He replied saying he hadn't ever really looked into the Church, but he appreciated the suggestion. A pleasant way to say "cool story". I still think it would be so interesting to see him realistically engage with a member of the Church. My line up would include Blake Ostler, Jacob Hanson, Ben Spackman, among others

[jshurt]

I love how you reach out (sometimes call out) to others right here on your channel.

I would love to see this conversation.

[nicholasbowerman]

Just want to drop this comment so when I become LDS in a year, the transition that led me there is documented. 😂

This was an awesome video and I’m excited to engage with more of your content. The algorithm did me well on this occasion.

[tylerahlstrom]

Most atheists arguments I’ve found have more to do with debunking bad theology rather than actually proving the impossibility of God’s existence. I wish more were exposed to good theology.

Latter-day Saint belief is deep and answers a lot of existential questions that have plagued philosophers and theologians for millennia. Not to bad for a backwoods farmboy.

[jessicaloveridge]

So often when I listen to Christians and atheists debate I end up siding with the atheists because they are just seeing the same problems with modern Christianity that the restored gospel solves.

[rdcop]

The amount of substantial content you create while posting so frequently is amazing. Love your stuff!

[DevinFlake]

Oh dang! That conversation would be awesome! I hope he finds this video and you guys can make it happen!

[jmcfadden]

Get him on your show and help him to understand the truth. The Lord has prepared him for this time.

[jacobhill]

I would love to see a discussion with Alex O'Connor on here.

[MisterE]

“Canst thou by searching find out God?” (Job 11:7)

“God stands revealed or he remains forever unknown, and the things of God are and can be known only by and through the Spirit of God.” (Bruce R. McConkie)

[Ab]

WOW. 10:31-11:08 is so well said. Concise, and powerfully simple. I wish more people knew this and believed it. It would ease so much stress and anxiety in the world.

[hardwork]

I’m an atheist and I concur.
Alex has grown, s as most of us do with age and education, beyond pure reactionary hyperbole, to a more mature dialectic.

I’m glad Jacob has moved past the ignorant, ridiculous talking point “real atheists are nihilists”, to accepting there is diversity of thought amongst the atheist population.

[justjamie]

The Lord is extending the atheists understanding

[Jaycen]

These videos just keep getting better and better

[harmonillustration]

It's almost as if there was a good reason why Jesus said that the Creeds were an abomination. 🤔