I’m currently religious and pretty firm in my beliefs but I would like to thank you for maturely handling topics like this. Religious trauma and healing from it is seriously underdiscussed topic especially with how many people suffer from it. It’s hard for people to question their beliefs or heal from separation from religion without threats from the side of religion or ridicule from the secular.
Love this video. I was raised in the LDS (mormon) church. When I was 11, I could tell it was something I didn’t want to be a part of anymore, and didn’t have any belief in anymore. I wrote a note to my mom saying I wanted to leave it and not go to church anymore, and she lost it. Slamming doors and screaming at me. I got to stay home from church that specific day, but she told me as long as I lived in her house, that I had to go to church and all the terrible (for me, at least) youth activities and camps. It was miserable. Once I started working at 16, I’d work as many sundays as possible all while telling my mom that I asked for them off, but couldn’t do anything about it 😆. Moved out at 18 and never attended again! Got my records removed and felt such a great relief. That being said, I’m still in my “anger” phase (24 now). It’s really hard to look past a lot of the things I went through with the religion, and what people continue to go through. It will definitely always be a point of contention in my relationship with my mom and lots of family still a part of it, but hoping I’ll reach that point of more full peace with it all soon.
That's child abuse. I understand your anger. You were abused for a decade while they attempted mind control, and made to lie to escape it. There's a certain level of hate that has to come from both sides to both treat your own child as a slave to your own beliefs and from that child for being put in such a negative place. I hope time drains the anger away and let's you find happiness in yourself.
What helps is knowing with the objective information present, none of it matters. Not you or your problems or your trauma. Not trying to be rude, and I genuinely hope the best for you. But its important to know the difference between what matters to you and what matters. If you truly internalize the meaninglessness of your existence, the pain starts to fizzle away.
I pity you, thankfully I grew up in a Christian, yet accepting, household. LDS has some of the most sickening shit I've seen though, illuminaughtii made a good video on it. I hope you can heal and feel better some day, you deserve all kinds of love.
I really appreciate these videos Uncle E. Religion was used to justify or excuse lot of the abuse I suffered growing up ("It's all a part of god's plan"). Your videos discussing religion and living as a formerly religious person have helped me work through a lot of that.
I have to say, I've read most of the comments and conversations and I really appreciate the level of respect and perspective most have. It's refreshing to see people exchanging. Even those who are firm in their beliefs are recognizing that we all walk a different path in life and have our reasons and experiences that lead us to believe or not in something. I wish this level of openness was more seen in society and on internet.
On the internet you tend to attract people who are similar to you, so by Uncle E being a genuine and kind person, his fanbase is, on average, a better group of people.
While I am still a Christian, I have my fair share of religious trauma, mostly coming from an emotionally traumatic elementary school experience. Any and all trauma should be addressed and dealt with, no matter if it’s religious or not. Religious trauma is ignored a lot, and it should be addressed more.
thanks for this man i need it. when i was little i was assaulted and everyone in the church said it was part of "God's almighty plan", and no one had any empathy for me. I've never been able to overcome it, but I'm trying my best.
You deserved better. You still deserve better. You're not your past. You're not the trauma. You're so much more than anyone can ever take from you. I hope you heal and find peace in your life.
I’ve been raised in a strict Christian household my whole life, and got sheltered from many opportunities in life due to my parents religious beliefs and standards, today I now label myself as an agnostic.
@@m0-m0597 he says in the first minute the video can be watched by anyone, but is mainly meant for those of us who were formerly religious. You're still welcomed! The message just won't be geared towards you
@@m0-m0597 ooh interessant, aber warum entscheidest du dich für Religion? :0 ohne zu persönlich zu werden natürlich- suchst du nach Bestätigung für ein Leben nach dem Tod, Vergebung für deine Sünden oder Etwas ganz anderes? Ich meinerseits bin nicht religiös allerdings ist es interessant zu hören, was sich die Menschen davon erhoffen.
To those who have suffered at the hands of bad people who disguised their abuse and punishments against you as a god’s plan, know they are liars. You always deserved better. You are immensely loved, appreciated and deserve blessings. That was always so, and shall never change.
@@Devoted_Catholic777 Let people make their own decisions. If they want to leave a faith, they can. Only a slave or a prisoner is unable to leave when they want, we can leave because we are free.
@@Devoted_Catholic777 a significant amount of those bad people are within christianity, and "faith" can be used to justify any number of injustices, prejudices and atrocities, *you* need to understand *that.* what's more, a word of advice: don't try to spin these conversations into your propaganda, it's obnoxious and disrespectful, and results in no-one taking you seriously. please go read a book (no, the bible doesn't count for this), or go listen to someone who isn't conforming to your exact beliefs, and gain some new perspectives. p.s. i don't check replies so don't bother leaving one.
@@Devoted_Catholic777 You do realize spamming and being vitriolic with bumpersticker phrases like "Find Jesus" does nothing to persuade people, right? It only makes people more opposed because you're fucking annoying, instead of engaging in a reasonable manner like a normal human being. Same goes for atheists that can't let someone say "God bless you" without telling them God is a magic sky man that doesn't exist lol Seek Jesus, cuz this ain't it chief.
I was raised in a Mormon community in Utah, and I remember when I first discovered ASMR videos online and I "felt the Holy Spirit within me," and I then realized that the "spirit" I was feeling my whole life was actually ASMR from the way people spoke softly and conducted the quiet religious rituals, in combination with the confirmation bias... that was a big turning point for me, for sure. It took about a decade for the whole process of change. Fell into a pit of nihilism for a few years that felt inescapable. Now I'm a very different person from who I was back then. Thanks for this video, ER!
I used to be Mormon too, so I can relate except for the fact I’m born and raised Canadian and never lived in Utah though I have some family who does including a younger sister of mine and her family as well has some relatives on my mom’s side as my dad was a convert. I also didn’t discover ASMR until after I’ve left, but I can relate to the sentiment.
Terrifyingly similar story here. I just escaped Mormonism a few months ago, and my whole life I equated ASMR with the Spirit. Until I accidentally stumbled upon it on RUclips a few years ago, of course.
I frequent the church and have a strong belief in God but I always will respect atheists and agnostics and Uncle E really does have a beautiful way of providing comfort, he's a father and it shows. My warmest hug to any victims of religious trauma.
I sadly don't frequent the church (I just could never stand it as a kid, and nowadays I just feel no urge to go when I can pray and all that at home) but I too have a strong belief in God. I agree with all your points man, I just feel sad for everyone that got hurt by religion and respect those respectful atheists and agnostics.
I can appreciate this so much now... just over the past year left my childhood religion to be agnostic (although my childhood wasn't just incredibly devout), and the crisis afterwards was one of the worst experiences of my life. The hard part now is having to pretend to be religious around family. Anyway I really appreciate everything you do Uncle E.
I was raised non-denominational but I'll be damned if it wasn't just undercover baptist. I cried the first time I saw people being baptized cause I wanted in. As every child does, you wanna be involved. My mom holds it against me to this day that I had "felt the holy spirit" and things like that. When I was 13(?) I was dragged along on a church trip where after being stuck in a room filled with hundreds of Christians and enough uplifting music to make a beggar feel like he's in a golden coat, I "learned to speak in tongues" once again, I feel that was just my mind, that due to some deficiencies usually lacks in dopamine/serotonin, over producing due to the whole "I'm usually an outcast but all these people are saying this is good and they're happy with me" thing. That was also held against me. Not to mention all the trauma I endured with the reason of "oh it's gods plan" and being sootlighted In how I'd be a leader and I'm a messenger from God. Great job love bombing me church
i relate to almost every single thing you said, especially the first part about it being undercover baptist. glad there's so many people that have gone through the same thing in the comments, it's nice to know that we are are really trying to heal :)
@@hehebecca nondenominational churches always lean one way. They just don't want the name of the way they lean so they can drag more people into their cult-
@Ravager Of Noobs ^^ you are right, but isnt it forever to us if we die. The chances are surely low that he will be relevant for future generations - but he did have an impact to this genre which is pretty huge today. And this will have an impact to future generations, even indirectly...
Hey Rift, been watching you for a while. Just wanted to say we all really appreciate what you do. You make excellent videos and have an equally excellent life philosophy! Cheers man :)
I really need this video rn. My family is SUPER religious to an extent where it’s probably bordering on a cult. I don’t know what to do because EVERYONE in my life is a part of it and if I try to leave im gonna get kicked out and none of them will associate with me anymore for sure. I feel so alone and idk what to do
the only thing i can think to say is watch the “i spent a day with ex Mormons” by anthony padilla even if you are not mormon, i think those people could give you helpful advice
You don't have a choice, you are going to feel alone until you leave and if you want to remain in contact you have to gently assert your independence from your place of security separate from theirs. It's what everybody has to do. Unfortunately they didn't but by not doing so showed you the way.
Hello ER. I just wanted to say thank you, truly. I live in an religious household. ( independent baptist to be exact) and having someone who has gone through the same things and understands what it’s like is so helpful and so so comforting. So thank you :)
i've been agnostic for years now, but i remember being way more aggressive towards religions and especially christianity as i was leaving the faith and stopped to believe. Thinking back i regret it, i was young and while the church was pretty awful to me i don't think it was right for me to be so anti-religious, in a way i kinda became what i didn't like in religion in the first place, someone who forces their ideas and views onto other people who've done nothing wrong and just wanted to have their owns thoughts and views about the world. I used to consider myself an atheist and now i'm agnostic because i'm just more open minded about the idea of god and i also have my personal belief in the after life. I think if I ever have kids i will raise them to also be agnostic and so let them decide what they want to be and what they want to believe in, as long as it doesn't hurt anybody and it makes them happy or satisfied in some way, that's what is most important.
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Do you think you could ever completely leave and think for yourself if you hadn't made the divide as wide as possible? Anger is a temporary state, but it's necessary for change. I'm glad you've grown and become a better person. Don't judge yourself for the way you felt. Your feelings are valid. It was part of your growth.
I literally am unpacking some religious trauma in therapy now this could not have come at a better time. I know you’re the perfect person to handle this and also get me sleepy
Hey ER. I used to read your blogs when I was just a kid, around 12. Also read some of your ones about religion. Couldn't understand much back then. I am now 21. It's been 4 years since I quit religion and I never forgot your blog posts. I had questions about a higher power, specifically this week the first time since 4 years and you posted this video right now, 5 minutes after I've just heard another bad news. You helped me a lot. You must've really helped a lot people. Thank you sincerely.
@@Devoted_Catholic777 doesn’t Jesus ever get bored of waiting? I’m sure he has more important business to attend to, so please stop making appointments for new hires. He wants to spend time with his family for once
Personally, I think there is a hint of truth in everything. Even if it's something you don't believe in, you can take the good aspects of it and apply it to your own life. I used to be christian, but there's nothing wrong with treating everyone with kindness. It taught me how to be, but not what to believe.
I’m an atheist so I don’t believe in gods, at least not in the all powerful and all knowing way. That said, I respect ppl beliefs but I have zero respect for ppl who tries to make me feel like I’m wrong because wtv your faith may be, we all have no f-ing idea about how the universe came to be.
@@chronalvault8046 the origins of the universe is really a meaningless question if you think about it. People want to find the answer only to be right about something. But what will happen if we really do find out how the universe was created? Nothing will happen, we will move on with our lives. It's a pointless question and instead we should be asking ourselves: What is wrong with us as a species? What's wrong with me? And how can I be better?
My point exactly! Why trying to belittle someone else’s beliefs? If one wants to pray god and another wants to believe in science, it really doesn’t matter. We are actually saying the same thing in different words :)
'I used to be a christian, BUT there's nothing wrong with treating everyone with kindness' It's honestly depressing how trying to be universally empathetic is seen as the opposition or exception to being christian :/
Thank you ER I'm recently drifting away from my religion and recently it's been really tough struggling with leaving that part of my life behind, but this helps a whole lot, happy now
I was raised a cultural muslim, which eventually lead me to being a more religious person than anyone in my whole family eventually as I was emotionally manipulated(fear of hell/not praying/not pleasing god) by my closest friend to become further religious. Then went down a rabit whole of "how islam is the truth" *bla bla bla* horsecrap until i finally decided to research more regarding science and philosophy,and also a horrible realization of how bizzare and how barbaric islam is after reading parts of the hadith(sayings of the prophet). I left islam, after praying 5 times a day for 3 and a half years, fasting and struggling to become "the people of heaven"; Despite all the existencial dread I had after I left, feel way better now and more of my true self, however the scars it left me throught 4 years of rough practice and pressure from my closest friend, won't be healing any time soon. I will certainly keep getting death threats and vile verbal offences, however it just shows how wretched the religious mind can be. Probably an unnecessary story, but still, good video as always. A message from ur formerly religious fellow: Stay away from islam kids :)
@@thelion2751 I mean to be fair, I think the point of warhammer is to depict different things in their most negative, overexaggerated state.. you’re either dying in a shitty street praying to a dead dude inside of a giant robot, or becoming an unimaginable beauty of a mess, praying to the one and only lord, Tzeentch
Hello mr rift, thanks for making this video, I am a former beanstian, but am now a beanthiest (a bean who does not believe in Henry Heinz) which is a very small group of beans. I am thankful you are making a video for us 👍
As a Christian, I’m so proud of all of you who found a way to release yourself from the chains of religion. It’s such an incredible gift to our world that there are so many people who have discovered that there is hope beyond the lies other people sometimes teach us.
@@Devoted_Catholic777 you’re the reason people dislike religion, pushy as all hell people who will judge and make fun of you if you’re not religious Isn’t there a whole RULE not to judge? I guess according to your own beliefs, you’re likely going to hell. Tough luck, buddy, maybe you should’ve stopped judging people
I'm a Catholic that's secretly atheist, but also hanging onto the shred of hope that I can still be Catholic and have faith so this ASMR really is gonna hinder me or help me. Either way I'm watching for the tingles, existential crisis aside. Edit: Damn, thank you guys in the comments, this genuinely made my day. Stay happy and healthy, guys!
hey, i’ve been an atheist my whole life. i can promise you that it will be ok if you tell (most) people. i’m sure you will get some assholes who judge you but overall you will be much happier not hiding it. if you decide that you are catholic, that’s also ok! be kind to yourself and take your time figuring this out. if you wanna talk to anyone, i’m here :)
I hope that you can find your way back to the faith! I know that it is often presented in a scary, almost threatening way, but I promise that is just a bastardization of the true message by imperfect people. God loves you no matter what, bro
This is really nice. I semi-recently moved away from my religious upbringing. It's hard to get away from though when you live in the south. It's nice to have things that are "associated" with religion, like peace and solace, because those terms don't need to have anything to do with a god.
I always hated the constant compounding that any and all good thing in my life is because of some other. Always felt like it devalued my own life and happiness; that I could not bring in or cultivate any value or 'good'. Few years of being atheist, and I got what could most easily be described as a spiritual experience. Made me feel, for the first time in my long and tired life, that I wanted to keep living. It was nice. I don't think religion ever could've offered me that.
ER’s religious background is extremely similar to my own, only difference being mine was Christianity (Baptist). It’s nice to hear about other’s experiences and perspectives and in itself can bring comfort through familiarity.
I am of the Christian belief, and I can agree specifically Christianity has been very forced onto people. Ironically, the Bible even mentions not to force God onto others, and view them the same as you would any other person. You can bring up and encourage them into Jesus, but don't make them uncomfortable about it. Unfortunately, words like this have been completely ignored in the past and have left a very ugly scar on Christianity and how people view us. I still encourage people to Jesus, but I will not go as far to make them uncomfortable. If you've been affected by this kind of stuff, I'm sorry. Everybody is equal, regardless of belief. Love everyone like a brother. Have a great night.
i've also been dealing with trauma from everything i've dealt with involving religion from being told the way i feel is wrong to everything else this video really does help out with that thank you so much ER for everything.
Uncle E, am I able to watch this video if I do consider myself religious? I subscribe to the church of your Bathroom Fan, and have since a young age, and as someone of such devout faith I'm not sure I can watch this in good conscience
I love your videos ER! Love the white noise static trigger! This whole video is amazing and made me fell asleep twice! Love the videos and keep up the good work!
thank you, the timing is impeccable with this video-- I've been having to come to terms with my own broken faith recently, and finding solace in an asmr video feels appropriate somehow. Soothing my sleep problems, and now soothing my mind... :')
I firmly believe in god and Christian morals and values… however I can completely appreciate where you’re coming from and thank you for giving respectful insight from the other side of the aisle from my own personal beliefs. I think that man has over complicated Christianity and that truly all it is is a relationship between you and god in which you know fully well what you are called to do and what you are called not to do. I’ve kindly formulated my own beliefs based around that. God bless y’all and I hope you have fantastic days from here on out
why would god create us with no knowledge of the afterlife to worry about the afterlife our entire lives, to leave us here by ourselves, and be indifferent to what happens to us all along
I was lucky - and unlucky - enough to be raised during a time of turmoil for my family while we were deconverting from mormonism. From what time I did spend relatively 'in the faith', every experience inside felt incredibly hollow to me. It was honestly soul draining to have to live up to their arbitrary morals and dance around their fragile, passive aggressive "kindness". And my goodness I'm glad we did get out, because I could not live like that. Would be like a seed being planted in sand and watered with oil, especially when I ended up being trans, then it would be like the farmers coming by and torching me. In stark contrast to that poisonous environment that left me terribly neglected (partly due to my family needing to reconstruct their entire worldview and moral compass while I was just a tween). I was actually able to accomplish something I am sure religion could never have offered me: What can most easily be described as a spiritual experience. I was alone, near midnight, drizzly weather, sitting down on the concrete of my back yard and breathing in the petrichor - a setting I positively adore - and thought about how barren my life had been up to that point. Had a few revelations; I was definitely depressed. Another thing I'm sure I would not have survived if my only support group was people who's only advice might be to pray it away, that medication and therapy are tools of the devil, that I'm faking it for attention, that I'm 'just sad' and will get over it, etc. etc. Likewise for my recognition of me possibly being autistic (I was right!), and the very itty bitty beginnings of wondering about how queer I am (ended up being trans af, asexual, and bi-romantic). Honestly that was the day I started feeling more like a person, as opposed to a religion robot going through the motions. I was - *am* someone that can offer joy and kindness and friendship, someone who can explore and decide their own identity instead of letting someone forge it for me to their own gains. It's the reason I renamed myself to Remedy. Because for the first time thus far in my long and tired life, I felt like living. I felt like learning how to be kind. I felt like healing. A Remedy, perhaps. And that's exactly what my tears were that day. And my gods, it was relieving. Felt like I was trying to fill a bucket that had no bottom for years and now I could finally start dripping feeding my soul back into it. Fuuuuuuuck, I love living now. And if you're reading this, you're epic and you're beautiful and/or handsome (whichever you prefer) and it is inarguable *FACT* that you deserve love and care and presents and ample hydration and yummy food and hugs and consensual sex (however weird!) and compliments and a distinct lack of upset tummies throughout all of it, among many many other things and fuck you if you disagree cuz I'm right. TL;DR Be queer, reject religion.
as somebody who was basically raised atheist, i have found incredible insight in religion for my spiritual life. it’s so interesting how the Mystery can only be found in the unfamiliar. i think atheism introduces religiously-raised folks to True Mystery. and religion does the same for atheists. the east does the same for the west, the west for the east. a person raised in a buddhist culture sees buddhism as basically normal life. there is nothing TRULY mystical to them. for these people, the practice of buddhism is to DISCOVER the mystery inside of buddhism hidden under layers of culture. the american in this situation is surrounded by mystery- buddhism comes more easily in some respects. introduce the buddhist-raised man to western christianity and he will be enamored by the mysterious. introduce the christian-raised, or the buddhist-raised, to atheism and they’ll see a deeper mystery than their culture alone could give them. i hope that makes sense. all religions (and nonreligions) are different paths to the same mystery- the same universe. kind of a generic point, and i know i’m trying to make the tail wag the dog here. but i hope at least one person reads this comment and discovers the mystery for themselves.
I haven’t seen this yet, but swear to god if this tries to convince me back to religion I’m gonna be so sad because I really like you, and I don’t want to hate you. Edit: nevermind, thanks for not being another person trying to force me into Catholic beliefs.
funny you should swear to "God" that you hope you don't turn into a catholic again, lol. Btw I am not religious, I just found it was a funny coincidence
I've been religious my whole life and still am, and man, even though I can't relate or really associate with the video, most of these comments have made me feel a little more hope for the future. A good chunk of my life I've (Ironically enough) been looked down upon for my beliefs. I do genuinely believe that everyone should be accepted for what they believe in. Though it feels like more and more people are believing less nowadays. Justifyingly so, the world's so strange nowadays. I'm happy to see that there are some people who can still get along. Tl;Dr: good video, happy to see genuine discussions in chat instead of two sides at each other's necks.
"This is not a formal occasion ok?" Me in a car on the way to my job in a full suit: But I'm wearing my suit and everything. "So if you're not dressed- oh! You are dressed formally as well" Me: Oh... HE KNOWS.
As someone who was never raised religions and comes from i believe the number one most secularized country in the world, this video still brings me peace of mind and calm.
You can see how peaceful and respectful the community ER created is by the way people share and discuss their ideas in the comments. This is the first time in more than 5 years that I've seen such nice ambience in the comment section, even with a theme considered polemic nowadays. This is how humanity looks like. If you believe something is correct, you share. If it is of interest to others, they accept the idea, if not, let them share theirs.
it’s crazy I grew up with my family being Jehovah’s Witnesses. And all my life they’ve been telling me “the truth” but it wasn’t until 2020 after my experience with shrooms that made me realize what the “truth” really is. & Iykyk.. but when I first turned away from religion it didn’t necessarily feel wrong, but it felt weird unlearning everything I was taught & going against it. But I knew it was the right step in the direction I wanted to be.. my mom was shocked at first to hear how I stopped believing, but she’s cool with my decision now. I told her it’s like Santa Claus.. we come into this world strongly believing in him until one day we put 2 & 2 together & see it for what it is. I’m still getting used to it but it’s easier now for sure. Thank u so much for making this
@@Devoted_Catholic777 that’s insulting. Don’t belittle people for their beliefs, try to give constructive criticisms. If you can’t do that then keep your mouth shut. Follow up: do you know what Agnostic means? It means that you’re skeptical in the existence of a god or creator but does not “profess true atheism”, true atheism being the denying of the existence of a higher power all together.
@@PilotGuava no It’s not unless you find the truth insulting. I just said it was sad and atheists are confused. Yes they said agnostic atheist and left the faith I’m guessing they don’t believe in Jesus Christ.
@@Devoted_Catholic777 the belief in Jesus is a choice. I’m sure some agnostics do, but I don’t think the vast majority does and for good reason. When you think about it critically, what are the chances that Jesus was just a very popular party goer who did way too many drugs. Of course there’s the chance that Jesus was really the child of god or whatever, but that happened a while ago. The story no doubt has been lost to time, I mean do you know how many times the Bible has been edited or rewritten? Who’s to say that the Bible hasn’t been touched by malicious hands with the intent to twist the minds of the people into thinking outrageous things. Sorry if that came off as aggressive, I’m very tired and usually that’s all I can come up with at this point.
@@Devoted_Catholic777 and again, if you can’t say anything nice then don’t say anything. We learn that as kids, seriously. If I insulted your faith you’d be taken aback so you need to learn your boundaries.
I like that ER and his wife raise their son as an atheist because that means if the lad gets into a religion by way of his own pursuit then it's his choice, very noble for parents raised religious, well done to you ER and your missus.
@@Devoted_Catholic777 Please keep an open mind. You will probably lead a much more fulfilling life if you allow yourself to be open to others thoughts and opinions. We all have our own path to walk.
@@Devoted_Catholic777 because Roman Catholic is horrible. I myself as Christian but I don't think everyone should be. If you don't have a desire to be with the lord then that is your own choice. Most people are driven away from religion because people try to force it on others and that's not ok. Maybe think about how you approach others from now on.
I am so confused about how I feel about religion. I was raised a Roman Catholic and throughout the years I realised I didn't want to be a part of it anymore. I figured out I was gay and I know there are Catholics and Christians who respect that but the church I attended abandoned me and once I left it I never looked back. But it still hurts because I want to believe in a higher power but my idea of faith has simply been so corrupted I can't see religion as anymore than an excuse to hurt people. I wish I could have that faith again, but even family uses it against me and I don't think I could ever try to go back to it again. Thanks Uncle E for making something like this. It helps a lot more than you may think.
I abandoned religion years ago, it was Christianity and whenever I had RE I had continuous debates on the realism or holes in the belief. Some of them loved it because they understood that their beliefs certainly wasn't perfect however 2 in particular were so agitated by the concept of a student not being God's little worshipper that I would just be held behind afterwards just to be told that asking about the reason of the flood was disrespectful
Similar to what you mentioned in 4:55, I’m Armenian apostolic (orthodox) and we are a lot less stricter Church. Priests are allowed to marry and we don’t harshly judge others. As long as you’re not hurting anyone then you’re good lol
I used to be religious when I was a kid, due to my mother being religious as well. She'd always sign me up for religious subject at school, and extraescholar religion stuff. However, my father decided to sign me out of those things, and taught me to have critical and logical thinking and judgement of my own, researcher will. I can't be more thankful for that. I've ever since been an atheist, and I am very happy that I'm no longer an ignorant believer believing in nonsense
It's terrifying. But there's not much use in dwelling on it, because it's going to happen regardless if you spend your life fearing it or spend your life doing things you enjoy and making other people happy. And, look at it this way: when you're dead, you won't have to worry about it anymore.
I was speaking with my grandmother yesterday, who was raised catholic and has since moved to a more general, progressive religious perspective. One of her sisters is currently suffering dementia, which has taken a large toll on the family, including her other sister, who she had a phone conversation with. She asked why God let bad things happen to good people, and asked if he was punishing her for something she did. My grandmother had to explain that these things just happen without reason. That just seems like an awful thing for religion to make people believe, that when bad things happen to you it’s because God is punishing you so you deserve it, especially when this has to do with my grandmother and people her age who have spent so long on earth believing this.
I was born and raised religious but I never really understood it all and as I am beginning to become and adult I definitely have thought for myself and don't believe in any of it, but I will admit that I now struggle with some questions that would be "answered" by believing in a god/afterlife. I have existential thoughts very frequently about how life barely matters and how there is most likely nothing after death. Even if there is some sort of "reincarnation" you would have no idea and you would likely not even be on the same planet, as a similar creature, who knows how many years later than your theoretical life before. There's so many questions that drive me crazy because uncertainty is a huge source of anxiety for me and thinking about all of these completely impossible to answer questions does nothing but give me headaches and freak me out.
During my last Sunday school get together, I already didn’t believe in God anymore. I wrote this poem to vent my grievances about Christianity: So Jesus is my savior? Cool, why should I care? Any god that floods the Earth Is a god that I beware. Was he saving human kind Or killing his sons and daughters? Millions of innocent children Not saved from his mad slaughters We walk this broken world For around a hundred years But even still we are not spared From any unholy fears According to the Bible If we sin, we burn in despair So if we sin for a hundred years How is infinite torture fair? So try to prove me wrong Say, “the answer is divine!” Any god who murders newborns Is no god of mine
Though I am Catholic, the teachings I know so far along with different viewpoints, whether it be atheists or different christianities or religions, to understand their takes on our world. I love my religion because of the morals being given and the events to follow. I find this video interesting and more understanding of what people think of. Overall, nice video and great take on humanistic thoughts and takes. Religious or not, God bless you all and have a great day or night.
Well I've never been religious, but my mom sure tried her hardest to make me be 😂 Unfortunately for her I loved dinosaurs and science, and she tried to make me go to a church that said dinosaurs weren't real!
Hey I just recieved your “I hope you are doing well” shirt and I love it. I do plan on buying more here soon. The tiers of wellness and “krill your shelf” shirts look interesting.
I'm agnostic but was raised in a protestant Christian church. I hated that church and finally forced myself out of it at 15. I feel that becoming agnostic has allowed myself to become more open to others religious beliefs, even if I dont personally believe in them I can still find meaning from them. I.e. this weekend I had a lengthy conversation with a woman who I believe is Buddhist? All my life I've had difficulty talking and asking questions, she told me my "throat chakras are closed" and gave me some tips on how I can improve myself. Some of the best conversations I've had are with people of different religions, you can have some incredibly meaningful conversations when you know no one around with judge you for your beliefs.
Since all these atheists are saying things guess I will. I had a relatively difficult early childhood and grew up in a none religious household went through a bunch of things did a bunch of research and found Jesus Christ our lord I am going to get baptized at my church soon
@@Devoted_Catholic777 For American Currency? That was enacted in the 1950s, keep in mind America(referring to the United States) was a nation founded by religious extremists who were so extreme that the already extremely religious people in Europe at the time exiled them for being too religious. It's good that you've 'found your lord' but do not ever push your beliefs onto someone else. Pushing your belief doesn't make you faithful, that just makes you a very disrespectful person to other peoples potential faith. We all die, but our lives are our own to lead, what we choose to believe happens after it is for us to decide, and many people have decided Christianity is not what they want. Thank you for understanding.
@@ironicomens4069 yes. Yes in the 50s. Do you know when our anthem was done. What is your point just because something was done in our country really not even that long ago means what that it shouldn’t exist anymore. Every 50 years should we scrap everything and make a new country?
I don't understand how ER just manages to produce both original, interesting, enjoyable and relaxing content on such a regular basis
You do understand
Because in theme of this video he has a gift from God
@@HandleHandleson Thank you sir!
Dude he’s just a master accept it
@@elioxloor3288 exactly
I’m currently religious and pretty firm in my beliefs but I would like to thank you for maturely handling topics like this. Religious trauma and healing from it is seriously underdiscussed topic especially with how many people suffer from it. It’s hard for people to question their beliefs or heal from separation from religion without threats from the side of religion or ridicule from the secular.
I was going to say something along the same lines, but your delivery is much better than what I could’ve come up with. 👏 excellent job.
Oops! You mentioned that you were religious on the Internet! Now a random person with blue hair is going to ruin your life on Twitter.
@@8boy095 there isn’t any need to pretend that you are persecuted by appealing to old stereotypes man
True
Even as a religious person myself i found his takes interesting and video entertaining like always
Love this video. I was raised in the LDS (mormon) church. When I was 11, I could tell it was something I didn’t want to be a part of anymore, and didn’t have any belief in anymore. I wrote a note to my mom saying I wanted to leave it and not go to church anymore, and she lost it. Slamming doors and screaming at me. I got to stay home from church that specific day, but she told me as long as I lived in her house, that I had to go to church and all the terrible (for me, at least) youth activities and camps. It was miserable. Once I started working at 16, I’d work as many sundays as possible all while telling my mom that I asked for them off, but couldn’t do anything about it 😆. Moved out at 18 and never attended again! Got my records removed and felt such a great relief.
That being said, I’m still in my “anger” phase (24 now). It’s really hard to look past a lot of the things I went through with the religion, and what people continue to go through. It will definitely always be a point of contention in my relationship with my mom and lots of family still a part of it, but hoping I’ll reach that point of more full peace with it all soon.
Aren't the LDS like, a splinter group of the Mormon Church. Like Mormon extremists?
That's child abuse. I understand your anger. You were abused for a decade while they attempted mind control, and made to lie to escape it. There's a certain level of hate that has to come from both sides to both treat your own child as a slave to your own beliefs and from that child for being put in such a negative place.
I hope time drains the anger away and let's you find happiness in yourself.
What helps is knowing with the objective information present, none of it matters. Not you or your problems or your trauma. Not trying to be rude, and I genuinely hope the best for you. But its important to know the difference between what matters to you and what matters. If you truly internalize the meaninglessness of your existence, the pain starts to fizzle away.
I pity you, thankfully I grew up in a Christian, yet accepting, household. LDS has some of the most sickening shit I've seen though, illuminaughtii made a good video on it. I hope you can heal and feel better some day, you deserve all kinds of love.
I really appreciate these videos Uncle E.
Religion was used to justify or excuse lot of the abuse I suffered growing up ("It's all a part of god's plan"). Your videos discussing religion and living as a formerly religious person have helped me work through a lot of that.
I have to say, I've read most of the comments and conversations and I really appreciate the level of respect and perspective most have. It's refreshing to see people exchanging. Even those who are firm in their beliefs are recognizing that we all walk a different path in life and have our reasons and experiences that lead us to believe or not in something. I wish this level of openness was more seen in society and on internet.
Well... that must have been nice. There's two nutters in here now harassing everyone and condemning anyone that doesn't convert. Real shitty.
On the internet you tend to attract people who are similar to you, so by Uncle E being a genuine and kind person, his fanbase is, on average, a better group of people.
While I am still a Christian, I have my fair share of religious trauma, mostly coming from an emotionally traumatic elementary school experience. Any and all trauma should be addressed and dealt with, no matter if it’s religious or not. Religious trauma is ignored a lot, and it should be addressed more.
thanks for this man i need it. when i was little i was assaulted and everyone in the church said it was part of "God's almighty plan", and no one had any empathy for me. I've never been able to overcome it, but I'm trying my best.
You deserved better. You still deserve better. You're not your past. You're not the trauma. You're so much more than anyone can ever take from you. I hope you heal and find peace in your life.
Yes, I AM formally dressed. This my finest sweatpant and my very best slightly stained tshirt. Thank you for noticing!
Hey better than me im in tattered athletic shorts and a t-shirt lol
... Better than me, I'm just in pajama pants lol
bold of him to assume I am dressed
Formal birthday suit
I’ve been raised in a strict Christian household my whole life, and got sheltered from many opportunities in life due to my parents religious beliefs and standards, today I now label myself as an agnostic.
Welcome to the non rotted mind side 🙌🏻💅🏻
Ah yes, our favorite ASMRtist.
@@m0-m0597 which religion and why if you don’t mind me asking?
@@m0-m0597 he says in the first minute the video can be watched by anyone, but is mainly meant for those of us who were formerly religious. You're still welcomed! The message just won't be geared towards you
@@m0-m0597 ooh interessant, aber warum entscheidest du dich für Religion? :0 ohne zu persönlich zu werden natürlich- suchst du nach Bestätigung für ein Leben nach dem Tod, Vergebung für deine Sünden oder Etwas ganz anderes?
Ich meinerseits bin nicht religiös allerdings ist es interessant zu hören, was sich die Menschen davon erhoffen.
ah yes, ay hes
ah, yes.
To those who have suffered at the hands of bad people who disguised their abuse and punishments against you as a god’s plan, know they are liars. You always deserved better.
You are immensely loved, appreciated and deserve blessings. That was always so, and shall never change.
Love this
Thank you
People need to understand bad people are everywhere that doesn’t mean you leave your faith
@@Devoted_Catholic777 Let people make their own decisions. If they want to leave a faith, they can. Only a slave or a prisoner is unable to leave when they want, we can leave because we are free.
@@Devoted_Catholic777 a significant amount of those bad people are within christianity, and "faith" can be used to justify any number of injustices, prejudices and atrocities, *you* need to understand *that.*
what's more, a word of advice: don't try to spin these conversations into your propaganda, it's obnoxious and disrespectful, and results in no-one taking you seriously. please go read a book (no, the bible doesn't count for this), or go listen to someone who isn't conforming to your exact beliefs, and gain some new perspectives.
p.s. i don't check replies so don't bother leaving one.
I love how you are fine with talking about these things, it truly is a breath of fresh air.
Yea nobody talks about the apparent negativity of Christianity. Lmaoo. Find Jesus
How? Everyone is opposed to religion online lol. It's been that way for 2 decades.
Idk where you've been cuz this is nothing new or fresh.
@@Devoted_Catholic777 You do realize spamming and being vitriolic with bumpersticker phrases like "Find Jesus" does nothing to persuade people, right? It only makes people more opposed because you're fucking annoying, instead of engaging in a reasonable manner like a normal human being.
Same goes for atheists that can't let someone say "God bless you" without telling them God is a magic sky man that doesn't exist lol
Seek Jesus, cuz this ain't it chief.
@@LordVader1094 sarcasm my g.
I was raised in a Mormon community in Utah, and I remember when I first discovered ASMR videos online and I "felt the Holy Spirit within me," and I then realized that the "spirit" I was feeling my whole life was actually ASMR from the way people spoke softly and conducted the quiet religious rituals, in combination with the confirmation bias... that was a big turning point for me, for sure. It took about a decade for the whole process of change. Fell into a pit of nihilism for a few years that felt inescapable. Now I'm a very different person from who I was back then.
Thanks for this video, ER!
interesting
the "magic" of god was in your biology the whole time !
that's a really neat way to start questioning your faith.
I used to be Mormon too, so I can relate except for the fact I’m born and raised Canadian and never lived in Utah though I have some family who does including a younger sister of mine and her family as well has some relatives on my mom’s side as my dad was a convert. I also didn’t discover ASMR until after I’ve left, but I can relate to the sentiment.
Ex-Mormon here too. Nothing against those who still are, but I’m never looking back.
Terrifyingly similar story here. I just escaped Mormonism a few months ago, and my whole life I equated ASMR with the Spirit. Until I accidentally stumbled upon it on RUclips a few years ago, of course.
I frequent the church and have a strong belief in God but I always will respect atheists and agnostics and Uncle E really does have a beautiful way of providing comfort, he's a father and it shows. My warmest hug to any victims of religious trauma.
Y'all are valid. One day, after we've burned down the houses of greed feeding billionaire cardinals, you will be remembered for your kindness.
I sadly don't frequent the church (I just could never stand it as a kid, and nowadays I just feel no urge to go when I can pray and all that at home) but I too have a strong belief in God. I agree with all your points man, I just feel sad for everyone that got hurt by religion and respect those respectful atheists and agnostics.
I can appreciate this so much now... just over the past year left my childhood religion to be agnostic (although my childhood wasn't just incredibly devout), and the crisis afterwards was one of the worst experiences of my life. The hard part now is having to pretend to be religious around family. Anyway I really appreciate everything you do Uncle E.
I was raised non-denominational but I'll be damned if it wasn't just undercover baptist. I cried the first time I saw people being baptized cause I wanted in. As every child does, you wanna be involved. My mom holds it against me to this day that I had "felt the holy spirit" and things like that. When I was 13(?) I was dragged along on a church trip where after being stuck in a room filled with hundreds of Christians and enough uplifting music to make a beggar feel like he's in a golden coat, I "learned to speak in tongues" once again, I feel that was just my mind, that due to some deficiencies usually lacks in dopamine/serotonin, over producing due to the whole "I'm usually an outcast but all these people are saying this is good and they're happy with me" thing. That was also held against me. Not to mention all the trauma I endured with the reason of "oh it's gods plan" and being sootlighted In how I'd be a leader and I'm a messenger from God. Great job love bombing me church
i relate to almost every single thing you said, especially the first part about it being undercover baptist. glad there's so many people that have gone through the same thing in the comments, it's nice to know that we are are really trying to heal :)
i hope you're doing well, friend.
@@hehebecca nondenominational churches always lean one way. They just don't want the name of the way they lean so they can drag more people into their cult-
@@WiresDawson I am now. Thank you, friend. I hope you are as well.
You will be an original, timeless classic for ever.
@Ravager Of Noobs ^^ you are right, but isnt it forever to us if we die. The chances are surely low that he will be relevant for future generations - but he did have an impact to this genre which is pretty huge today. And this will have an impact to future generations, even indirectly...
Hey Rift, been watching you for a while. Just wanted to say we all really appreciate what you do. You make excellent videos and have an equally excellent life philosophy! Cheers man :)
I really need this video rn. My family is SUPER religious to an extent where it’s probably bordering on a cult. I don’t know what to do because EVERYONE in my life is a part of it and if I try to leave im gonna get kicked out and none of them will associate with me anymore for sure. I feel so alone and idk what to do
the only thing i can think to say is watch the “i spent a day with ex Mormons” by anthony padilla even if you are not mormon, i think those people could give you helpful advice
You find Jesus
You don't have a choice, you are going to feel alone until you leave and if you want to remain in contact you have to gently assert your independence from your place of security separate from theirs. It's what everybody has to do. Unfortunately they didn't but by not doing so showed you the way.
@@Devoted_Catholic777 how about he does what he wants and doesn’t listen to a religious nut like you.
@@somemonkeystirnerite I’m not a religious nut it’s called the truth.
Hello ER. I just wanted to say thank you, truly. I live in an religious household. ( independent baptist to be exact) and having someone who has gone through the same things and understands what it’s like is so helpful and so so comforting. So thank you :)
i've been agnostic for years now, but i remember being way more aggressive towards religions and especially christianity as i was leaving the faith and stopped to believe. Thinking back i regret it, i was young and while the church was pretty awful to me i don't think it was right for me to be so anti-religious, in a way i kinda became what i didn't like in religion in the first place, someone who forces their ideas and views onto other people who've done nothing wrong and just wanted to have their owns thoughts and views about the world.
I used to consider myself an atheist and now i'm agnostic because i'm just more open minded about the idea of god and i also have my personal belief in the after life.
I think if I ever have kids i will raise them to also be agnostic and so let them decide what they want to be and what they want to believe in, as long as it doesn't hurt anybody and it makes them happy or satisfied in some way, that's what is most important.
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Do you think you could ever completely leave and think for yourself if you hadn't made the divide as wide as possible? Anger is a temporary state, but it's necessary for change. I'm glad you've grown and become a better person. Don't judge yourself for the way you felt. Your feelings are valid. It was part of your growth.
I literally am unpacking some religious trauma in therapy now this could not have come at a better time. I know you’re the perfect person to handle this and also get me sleepy
Find Jesus
@@Devoted_Catholic777 Find Dionysus.
@@Devoted_Catholic777 find Satan
@@Devoted_Catholic777 people like you are the problem
@@Devoted_Catholic777 touch grass
Hey ER. I used to read your blogs when I was just a kid, around 12. Also read some of your ones about religion. Couldn't understand much back then.
I am now 21. It's been 4 years since I quit religion and I never forgot your blog posts. I had questions about a higher power, specifically this week the first time since 4 years and you posted this video right now, 5 minutes after I've just heard another bad news.
You helped me a lot. You must've really helped a lot people. Thank you sincerely.
Find Jesus he’s waiting
@@Devoted_Catholic777 You're not a true believer.
@@Devoted_Catholic777 doesn’t Jesus ever get bored of waiting? I’m sure he has more important business to attend to, so please stop making appointments for new hires. He wants to spend time with his family for once
@@Devoted_Catholic777 Jesus is dead 😂. The dude gives less than a shot about the living bro, move on.
@@somemonkeystirnerite no he’s not. Jesus cares about all
Personally, I think there is a hint of truth in everything. Even if it's something you don't believe in, you can take the good aspects of it and apply it to your own life. I used to be christian, but there's nothing wrong with treating everyone with kindness. It taught me how to be, but not what to believe.
I’m an atheist so I don’t believe in gods, at least not in the all powerful and all knowing way. That said, I respect ppl beliefs but I have zero respect for ppl who tries to make me feel like I’m wrong because wtv your faith may be, we all have no f-ing idea about how the universe came to be.
@@chronalvault8046 the origins of the universe is really a meaningless question if you think about it. People want to find the answer only to be right about something. But what will happen if we really do find out how the universe was created? Nothing will happen, we will move on with our lives. It's a pointless question and instead we should be asking ourselves: What is wrong with us as a species? What's wrong with me? And how can I be better?
My point exactly! Why trying to belittle someone else’s beliefs? If one wants to pray god and another wants to believe in science, it really doesn’t matter. We are actually saying the same thing in different words :)
Yes, and I think thats the strongest part of religion. Because those who don't abuse can learn lessons of kindness and respect for others.
'I used to be a christian, BUT there's nothing wrong with treating everyone with kindness' It's honestly depressing how trying to be universally empathetic is seen as the opposition or exception to being christian :/
Not only does ER absolutely CRANK out content lately, it's ludicrously original. Love this guy.
"To cling desperately to belief is faithless. The true attitude of faith is to let go, and become open to truth, whatever it may be."
- Alan Watts
Real
Whoa, that's deep 👍🏻
Alan Watts changed my life
Faith is blinding light that we all came from
Thank you ER I'm recently drifting away from my religion and recently it's been really tough struggling with leaving that part of my life behind, but this helps a whole lot, happy now
Interesting. I'm actually drifting back to my faith, while leaving the toxic shit behind that I dealt with in the past.
It sure isn't easy tho.
@@LordVader1094 absolutely fair, everybody is free to do as they believe, more power to you and your journey
Never thought about the fact that he has a family. Just really perceived him as an entity that puts people to sleepy
Religious individual myself but I respect the heck out of your opinions Uncle E. Keep up the awesome work!
No.
@@Devoted_Catholic777 Seek Allah.
Bro I actually never thought I'd see the day that a religious person would have an anime girl pfp with this username. Legendary tbh
@Da Smoke Machine Expire.
I was raised a cultural muslim, which eventually lead me to being a more religious person than anyone in my whole family eventually as I was emotionally manipulated(fear of hell/not praying/not pleasing god) by my closest friend to become further religious. Then went down a rabit whole of "how islam is the truth" *bla bla bla* horsecrap until i finally decided to research more regarding science and philosophy,and also a horrible realization of how bizzare and how barbaric islam is after reading parts of the hadith(sayings of the prophet).
I left islam, after praying 5 times a day for 3 and a half years, fasting and struggling to become "the people of heaven"; Despite all the existencial dread I had after I left, feel way better now and more of my true self, however the scars it left me throught 4 years of rough practice and pressure from my closest friend, won't be healing any time soon. I will certainly keep getting death threats and vile verbal offences, however it just shows how wretched the religious mind can be.
Probably an unnecessary story, but still, good video as always. A message from ur formerly religious fellow: Stay away from islam kids :)
Definitely not unnecessary. I, at least, always appreciate hearing a deconversion story.
thank you for sharing!
Is not unnecessary is necessary so you can teach others what path they want to take (yeah ironic the Warhammer guy talking about religion haha)
Islam isn’t true find Jesus
@@thelion2751 I mean to be fair, I think the point of warhammer is to depict different things in their most negative, overexaggerated state.. you’re either dying in a shitty street praying to a dead dude inside of a giant robot, or becoming an unimaginable beauty of a mess, praying to the one and only lord, Tzeentch
Hello mr rift, thanks for making this video, I am a former beanstian, but am now a beanthiest (a bean who does not believe in Henry Heinz) which is a very small group of beans. I am thankful you are making a video for us 👍
@@davidenorbedo5555 Indeed
are you ok
@@medusa2855 yes of course, why?
Respect 💯
you seem very determined to comment on these videos
The most comfortable ASMR about a uncomfortable subject, thats art
i’ve kind of gone the opposite way (raised athiest but becoming religous/spiritual) but i gotta say this is a very calming video
I DON'T CARE!!!!
@@th3gov3rnm3nt that’s nice mate
@@th3gov3rnm3nt that's nice mate
@@th3gov3rnm3nt ok?
@@th3gov3rnm3nt bruh
If you are feeling great, that's great!!
If you are feeling ok, that's ok!
As a Christian, I’m so proud of all of you who found a way to release yourself from the chains of religion. It’s such an incredible gift to our world that there are so many people who have discovered that there is hope beyond the lies other people sometimes teach us.
Im confused. You’re christian but you also believe its a lie?
What the hell are you even saying you don’t believe in god. How is religion chaining you but you believe in it
The only lies people teach you is that you will be happier worshiping the gods of secularism
@@Devoted_Catholic777 you’re the reason people dislike religion, pushy as all hell people who will judge and make fun of you if you’re not religious
Isn’t there a whole RULE not to judge? I guess according to your own beliefs, you’re likely going to hell. Tough luck, buddy, maybe you should’ve stopped judging people
@@Devoted_Catholic777 "the god of secularism" what an absolutely moronic thing to say
I'm a Catholic that's secretly atheist, but also hanging onto the shred of hope that I can still be Catholic and have faith so this ASMR really is gonna hinder me or help me. Either way I'm watching for the tingles, existential crisis aside.
Edit: Damn, thank you guys in the comments, this genuinely made my day. Stay happy and healthy, guys!
hey, i’ve been an atheist my whole life. i can promise you that it will be ok if you tell (most) people. i’m sure you will get some assholes who judge you but overall you will be much happier not hiding it. if you decide that you are catholic, that’s also ok! be kind to yourself and take your time figuring this out. if you wanna talk to anyone, i’m here :)
I hope that you can find your way back to the faith! I know that it is often presented in a scary, almost threatening way, but I promise that is just a bastardization of the true message by imperfect people. God loves you no matter what, bro
I’m an atheist who calls on Jesus language as necessary, and it sits fine with me now
@@chubbynut_0g pls do not try to push only one side to OP, let them chose what THEY want to belive
@@krysmcdonald8449 Thank you so much!
This is really nice. I semi-recently moved away from my religious upbringing. It's hard to get away from though when you live in the south. It's nice to have things that are "associated" with religion, like peace and solace, because those terms don't need to have anything to do with a god.
I always hated the constant compounding that any and all good thing in my life is because of some other. Always felt like it devalued my own life and happiness; that I could not bring in or cultivate any value or 'good'.
Few years of being atheist, and I got what could most easily be described as a spiritual experience. Made me feel, for the first time in my long and tired life, that I wanted to keep living. It was nice. I don't think religion ever could've offered me that.
Another day of ER just hitting different
Also that intro was actually perfect because I am formally dressed as I’m watching that
ER’s religious background is extremely similar to my own, only difference being mine was Christianity (Baptist). It’s nice to hear about other’s experiences and perspectives and in itself can bring comfort through familiarity.
These comments are so wholesome and caring :). I hope everyone is doing well and about to get some good sleep.
This came up in such a detrimental time for me, Thank you Uncle Rift
ER's videos is one of a few things that keep my mind in a stable condition and my dopamine at proper level. Thank you very much!
This was more helpful that no one can ever imagine
I am of the Christian belief, and I can agree specifically Christianity has been very forced onto people. Ironically, the Bible even mentions not to force God onto others, and view them the same as you would any other person. You can bring up and encourage them into Jesus, but don't make them uncomfortable about it. Unfortunately, words like this have been completely ignored in the past and have left a very ugly scar on Christianity and how people view us. I still encourage people to Jesus, but I will not go as far to make them uncomfortable. If you've been affected by this kind of stuff, I'm sorry. Everybody is equal, regardless of belief. Love everyone like a brother.
Have a great night.
that's very respectful of you! stay awesome
The bible also says to kill nonbelievers
“i see you’re dressed formally too”
me in my pajamas: yes.
i've also been dealing with trauma from everything i've dealt with involving religion from being told the way i feel is wrong to everything else this video really does help out with that thank you so much ER for everything.
On a Sunday, no less. 😔🙏 Thank you.
can we appreciate how dedicated to asmr videos
Uncle E, am I able to watch this video if I do consider myself religious? I subscribe to the church of your Bathroom Fan, and have since a young age, and as someone of such devout faith I'm not sure I can watch this in good conscience
may the blessed blades refresh and renew with their merciful breeze fellow brother/sister follower of the Bathroom Fan 🙏
@@surfnsunshinekat may it cleanse the very air he breathes and graces him with the wise cool breeze of the great bathroom fan
@@surfnsunshinekat That may be the best religious blessing I've ever heard! lol
Hello ER, I hope you are having a Splentastic Day as well, I wish you all the best!
ER I love everything you make…. Your art style ❤️
I love your videos ER! Love the white noise static trigger! This whole video is amazing and made me fell asleep twice! Love the videos and keep up the good work!
I left Protestantism a couple years back, and I have felt more at ease, thank you for this video ER
Find Jesus Christ he loves you
@@Devoted_Catholic777 I followed him once, didn’t feel very loved, so…
@@mr.jackguydude1236 ignore that guy, he's been disrespectfully pestering everybody in the comments
I can't imagine how great my studies would be if I had a teacher who looked knowledgeable, gentle, and patient like you😭😭
Truly another masterpiece
thank you, the timing is impeccable with this video-- I've been having to come to terms with my own broken faith recently, and finding solace in an asmr video feels appropriate somehow. Soothing my sleep problems, and now soothing my mind... :')
I pray that you find your way or God and get rid of any sinful nature that bothers you. I pray that you stay safe my friend🙏
I firmly believe in god and Christian morals and values… however I can completely appreciate where you’re coming from and thank you for giving respectful insight from the other side of the aisle from my own personal beliefs. I think that man has over complicated Christianity and that truly all it is is a relationship between you and god in which you know fully well what you are called to do and what you are called not to do. I’ve kindly formulated my own beliefs based around that. God bless y’all and I hope you have fantastic days from here on out
why would god create us with no knowledge of the afterlife to worry about the afterlife our entire lives, to leave us here by ourselves, and be indifferent to what happens to us all along
As an atheist, this is impeccable. Great stuff as always! U never cease to innovate and amaze! Keep going ER!
I was lucky - and unlucky - enough to be raised during a time of turmoil for my family while we were deconverting from mormonism. From what time I did spend relatively 'in the faith', every experience inside felt incredibly hollow to me. It was honestly soul draining to have to live up to their arbitrary morals and dance around their fragile, passive aggressive "kindness". And my goodness I'm glad we did get out, because I could not live like that. Would be like a seed being planted in sand and watered with oil, especially when I ended up being trans, then it would be like the farmers coming by and torching me.
In stark contrast to that poisonous environment that left me terribly neglected (partly due to my family needing to reconstruct their entire worldview and moral compass while I was just a tween). I was actually able to accomplish something I am sure religion could never have offered me: What can most easily be described as a spiritual experience. I was alone, near midnight, drizzly weather, sitting down on the concrete of my back yard and breathing in the petrichor - a setting I positively adore - and thought about how barren my life had been up to that point.
Had a few revelations; I was definitely depressed. Another thing I'm sure I would not have survived if my only support group was people who's only advice might be to pray it away, that medication and therapy are tools of the devil, that I'm faking it for attention, that I'm 'just sad' and will get over it, etc. etc. Likewise for my recognition of me possibly being autistic (I was right!), and the very itty bitty beginnings of wondering about how queer I am (ended up being trans af, asexual, and bi-romantic).
Honestly that was the day I started feeling more like a person, as opposed to a religion robot going through the motions. I was - *am* someone that can offer joy and kindness and friendship, someone who can explore and decide their own identity instead of letting someone forge it for me to their own gains. It's the reason I renamed myself to Remedy. Because for the first time thus far in my long and tired life, I felt like living. I felt like learning how to be kind. I felt like healing. A Remedy, perhaps. And that's exactly what my tears were that day. And my gods, it was relieving. Felt like I was trying to fill a bucket that had no bottom for years and now I could finally start dripping feeding my soul back into it. Fuuuuuuuck, I love living now.
And if you're reading this, you're epic and you're beautiful and/or handsome (whichever you prefer) and it is inarguable *FACT* that you deserve love and care and presents and ample hydration and yummy food and hugs and consensual sex (however weird!) and compliments and a distinct lack of upset tummies throughout all of it, among many many other things and fuck you if you disagree cuz I'm right.
TL;DR Be queer, reject religion.
as somebody who was basically raised atheist, i have found incredible insight in religion for my spiritual life. it’s so interesting how the Mystery can only be found in the unfamiliar. i think atheism introduces religiously-raised folks to True Mystery. and religion does the same for atheists. the east does the same for the west, the west for the east.
a person raised in a buddhist culture sees buddhism as basically normal life. there is nothing TRULY mystical to them. for these people, the practice of buddhism is to DISCOVER the mystery inside of buddhism hidden under layers of culture. the american in this situation is surrounded by mystery- buddhism comes more easily in some respects.
introduce the buddhist-raised man to western christianity and he will be enamored by the mysterious. introduce the christian-raised, or the buddhist-raised, to atheism and they’ll see a deeper mystery than their culture alone could give them.
i hope that makes sense. all religions (and nonreligions) are different paths to the same mystery- the same universe.
kind of a generic point, and i know i’m trying to make the tail wag the dog here. but i hope at least one person reads this comment and discovers the mystery for themselves.
not too far in but love this video already, cheers ER for all your efforts to help us exist well
You mean that we are watching together now? 😎🤘
@@__a.l.m_media__ indeed, i suppose we were
Mr rift I’ve been a fan of yours since 2013 I love your work! Still going strong. My favourite asmr artist Thank you 🙏
Some very good-and-needed content
Actually, one of the best videos i've ever watched! Thanks rift :D
I haven’t seen this yet, but swear to god if this tries to convince me back to religion I’m gonna be so sad because I really like you, and I don’t want to hate you.
Edit: nevermind, thanks for not being another person trying to force me into Catholic beliefs.
funny you should swear to "God" that you hope you don't turn into a catholic again, lol.
Btw I am not religious, I just found it was a funny coincidence
Nah Uncle E is a Giga Chad he would never force anything upon anyone. (Except for ASMR)
@@benzinc582 that’s what I thought, but the title worried me. I go to a Catholic school and I get a lot of shit from people.
I've been religious my whole life and still am, and man, even though I can't relate or really associate with the video, most of these comments have made me feel a little more hope for the future. A good chunk of my life I've (Ironically enough) been looked down upon for my beliefs. I do genuinely believe that everyone should be accepted for what they believe in. Though it feels like more and more people are believing less nowadays. Justifyingly so, the world's so strange nowadays. I'm happy to see that there are some people who can still get along.
Tl;Dr: good video, happy to see genuine discussions in chat instead of two sides at each other's necks.
"This is not a formal occasion ok?"
Me in a car on the way to my job in a full suit: But I'm wearing my suit and everything. "So if you're not dressed- oh! You are dressed formally as well" Me: Oh... HE KNOWS.
As someone who was never raised religions and comes from i believe the number one most secularized country in the world, this video still brings me peace of mind and calm.
This video doesn't apply to me, but the endless creativity is still out of this world.
You can see how peaceful and respectful the community ER created is by the way people share and discuss their ideas in the comments. This is the first time in more than 5 years that I've seen such nice ambience in the comment section, even with a theme considered polemic nowadays. This is how humanity looks like. If you believe something is correct, you share. If it is of interest to others, they accept the idea, if not, let them share theirs.
I am doing well ER, thank you. I hope your doing splentastically well aswell :)
it’s crazy I grew up with my family being Jehovah’s Witnesses. And all my life they’ve been telling me “the truth” but it wasn’t until 2020 after my experience with shrooms that made me realize what the “truth” really is. & Iykyk.. but when I first turned away from religion it didn’t necessarily feel wrong, but it felt weird unlearning everything I was taught & going against it. But I knew it was the right step in the direction I wanted to be.. my mom was shocked at first to hear how I stopped believing, but she’s cool with my decision now. I told her it’s like Santa Claus.. we come into this world strongly believing in him until one day we put 2 & 2 together & see it for what it is. I’m still getting used to it but it’s easier now for sure. Thank u so much for making this
I was raised Christian (Baptist) and now identify as an agnostic atheist and I’ve never been happier 🙌 love this
This is so sad Christ love you. Atheists are so confused
@@Devoted_Catholic777 that’s insulting. Don’t belittle people for their beliefs, try to give constructive criticisms. If you can’t do that then keep your mouth shut.
Follow up: do you know what Agnostic means? It means that you’re skeptical in the existence of a god or creator but does not “profess true atheism”, true atheism being the denying of the existence of a higher power all together.
@@PilotGuava no It’s not unless you find the truth insulting. I just said it was sad and atheists are confused. Yes they said agnostic atheist and left the faith I’m guessing they don’t believe in Jesus Christ.
@@Devoted_Catholic777 the belief in Jesus is a choice. I’m sure some agnostics do, but I don’t think the vast majority does and for good reason. When you think about it critically, what are the chances that Jesus was just a very popular party goer who did way too many drugs. Of course there’s the chance that Jesus was really the child of god or whatever, but that happened a while ago. The story no doubt has been lost to time, I mean do you know how many times the Bible has been edited or rewritten? Who’s to say that the Bible hasn’t been touched by malicious hands with the intent to twist the minds of the people into thinking outrageous things.
Sorry if that came off as aggressive, I’m very tired and usually that’s all I can come up with at this point.
@@Devoted_Catholic777 and again, if you can’t say anything nice then don’t say anything. We learn that as kids, seriously. If I insulted your faith you’d be taken aback so you need to learn your boundaries.
I like that ER and his wife raise their son as an atheist because that means if the lad gets into a religion by way of his own pursuit then it's his choice, very noble for parents raised religious, well done to you ER and your missus.
When he said "I was raised Roman Catholic"
I wept for this man
Why would you cry because he isn’t anymore? Yes that’s horrible he needs to find the lord
@@Devoted_Catholic777 Please keep an open mind. You will probably lead a much more fulfilling life if you allow yourself to be open to others thoughts and opinions. We all have our own path to walk.
@@Iisho this person gets it.
@@Devoted_Catholic777 because Roman Catholic is horrible. I myself as Christian but I don't think everyone should be. If you don't have a desire to be with the lord then that is your own choice. Most people are driven away from religion because people try to force it on others and that's not ok. Maybe think about how you approach others from now on.
This is the worst thread on all the comments section 💀
I am so confused about how I feel about religion. I was raised a Roman Catholic and throughout the years I realised I didn't want to be a part of it anymore. I figured out I was gay and I know there are Catholics and Christians who respect that but the church I attended abandoned me and once I left it I never looked back. But it still hurts because I want to believe in a higher power but my idea of faith has simply been so corrupted I can't see religion as anymore than an excuse to hurt people. I wish I could have that faith again, but even family uses it against me and I don't think I could ever try to go back to it again. Thanks Uncle E for making something like this. It helps a lot more than you may think.
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Just remember the golden rule: Be excellent to each other.
One day someone’s gonna make an extensive video essay about ERs mythos and general content and I’ll watch the shit out if it cus I’m so lost
I abandoned religion years ago, it was Christianity and whenever I had RE I had continuous debates on the realism or holes in the belief. Some of them loved it because they understood that their beliefs certainly wasn't perfect however 2 in particular were so agitated by the concept of a student not being God's little worshipper that I would just be held behind afterwards just to be told that asking about the reason of the flood was disrespectful
This is so cathartic. ❤
Similar to what you mentioned in 4:55, I’m Armenian apostolic (orthodox) and we are a lot less stricter Church. Priests are allowed to marry and we don’t harshly judge others. As long as you’re not hurting anyone then you’re good lol
I will be needing an asmr for formerly secular, now religious people
I used to be religious when I was a kid, due to my mother being religious as well. She'd always sign me up for religious subject at school, and extraescholar religion stuff. However, my father decided to sign me out of those things, and taught me to have critical and logical thinking and judgement of my own, researcher will. I can't be more thankful for that. I've ever since been an atheist, and I am very happy that I'm no longer an ignorant believer believing in nonsense
I’m afraid to grow old, I’m afraid to die. The idea that I will some day cease to exist makes me sick. I don’t know how to get past this…
It's terrifying. But there's not much use in dwelling on it, because it's going to happen regardless if you spend your life fearing it or spend your life doing things you enjoy and making other people happy. And, look at it this way: when you're dead, you won't have to worry about it anymore.
@@theendlessvoid7124 Thank you for helping me look at it this way.
I was speaking with my grandmother yesterday, who was raised catholic and has since moved to a more general, progressive religious perspective. One of her sisters is currently suffering dementia, which has taken a large toll on the family, including her other sister, who she had a phone conversation with. She asked why God let bad things happen to good people, and asked if he was punishing her for something she did. My grandmother had to explain that these things just happen without reason. That just seems like an awful thing for religion to make people believe, that when bad things happen to you it’s because God is punishing you so you deserve it, especially when this has to do with my grandmother and people her age who have spent so long on earth believing this.
perfect timing, as always :)
I was born and raised religious but I never really understood it all and as I am beginning to become and adult I definitely have thought for myself and don't believe in any of it, but I will admit that I now struggle with some questions that would be "answered" by believing in a god/afterlife. I have existential thoughts very frequently about how life barely matters and how there is most likely nothing after death. Even if there is some sort of "reincarnation" you would have no idea and you would likely not even be on the same planet, as a similar creature, who knows how many years later than your theoretical life before. There's so many questions that drive me crazy because uncertainty is a huge source of anxiety for me and thinking about all of these completely impossible to answer questions does nothing but give me headaches and freak me out.
Like Slavoj Žižek said, the only way to atheism is through christianity
I’ve never practiced religion personally, but I love learning about the history and culture of religions.
During my last Sunday school get together, I already didn’t believe in God anymore. I wrote this poem to vent my grievances about Christianity:
So Jesus is my savior?
Cool, why should I care?
Any god that floods the Earth
Is a god that I beware.
Was he saving human kind
Or killing his sons and daughters?
Millions of innocent children
Not saved from his mad slaughters
We walk this broken world
For around a hundred years
But even still we are not spared
From any unholy fears
According to the Bible
If we sin, we burn in despair
So if we sin for a hundred years
How is infinite torture fair?
So try to prove me wrong
Say, “the answer is divine!”
Any god who murders newborns
Is no god of mine
This is pretty awesome.
You should get this published, or something.
@@hoxseptem4073
Hey, thanks dude!
Though I am Catholic, the teachings I know so far along with different viewpoints, whether it be atheists or different christianities or religions, to understand their takes on our world. I love my religion because of the morals being given and the events to follow. I find this video interesting and more understanding of what people think of. Overall, nice video and great take on humanistic thoughts and takes.
Religious or not, God bless you all and have a great day or night.
Well I've never been religious, but my mom sure tried her hardest to make me be 😂 Unfortunately for her I loved dinosaurs and science, and she tried to make me go to a church that said dinosaurs weren't real!
Hey I just recieved your “I hope you are doing well” shirt and I love it. I do plan on buying more here soon. The tiers of wellness and “krill your shelf” shirts look interesting.
How are you doing this fine day?
Edit: [This goes for everyone]
"I *want* your factory. I *need* your factory. *Give me* your factory!" *"Tonight..."*
No way he’s wearing pants
I'm going to need a video solely dedicated to brain squeezing/squishing, that was so good
I feel like when it's applied properly, religion is a very good foundation for good morals. Unfortunately, humans kind of ruin everything.
I'm agnostic but was raised in a protestant Christian church. I hated that church and finally forced myself out of it at 15. I feel that becoming agnostic has allowed myself to become more open to others religious beliefs, even if I dont personally believe in them I can still find meaning from them.
I.e. this weekend I had a lengthy conversation with a woman who I believe is Buddhist? All my life I've had difficulty talking and asking questions, she told me my "throat chakras are closed" and gave me some tips on how I can improve myself.
Some of the best conversations I've had are with people of different religions, you can have some incredibly meaningful conversations when you know no one around with judge you for your beliefs.
Lucky
@@tavishdegroot7941 Oh?
Since all these atheists are saying things guess I will. I had a relatively difficult early childhood and grew up in a none religious household went through a bunch of things did a bunch of research and found Jesus Christ our lord I am going to get baptized at my church soon
@@greattitan371 yes OUR
@@greattitan371 you’re a giant asshole you deem yourself worthy of being a god? Typical. Jesus isn’t a giant asshole the very opposite
@@greattitan371 in god we trust. It even says it on our money.
@@Devoted_Catholic777 For American Currency? That was enacted in the 1950s, keep in mind America(referring to the United States) was a nation founded by religious extremists who were so extreme that the already extremely religious people in Europe at the time exiled them for being too religious. It's good that you've 'found your lord' but do not ever push your beliefs onto someone else.
Pushing your belief doesn't make you faithful, that just makes you a very disrespectful person to other peoples potential faith. We all die, but our lives are our own to lead, what we choose to believe happens after it is for us to decide, and many people have decided Christianity is not what they want. Thank you for understanding.
@@ironicomens4069 yes. Yes in the 50s. Do you know when our anthem was done. What is your point just because something was done in our country really not even that long ago means what that it shouldn’t exist anymore. Every 50 years should we scrap everything and make a new country?