Emmanuel Acho on Uvalde Massacre - Thoughts & Prayers are Meaningful but Faith without Works is Dead

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  • Опубликовано: 24 май 2022
  • Emmanuel Acho gives his thoughts after the Uvalde Massacre.
    “We shouldn’t have to imagine it’s somewhere we care about who’s been killed in order to care they’ve been killed. Until we are collectively outraged, even when we are unaffected, then we will not see justice nor will we see reform”

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  • @armykayla9971
    @armykayla9971 2 года назад +52

    Yes to ALL of this!🙌
    People should not have to imagine these victims as people they care about or know to care! We must care even if the victims are complete strangers. Everyone deserves to be able to safely visit a grocery store, school, church, concert, etc. without fear of something tragic happening. Enough is enough. We shouldn’t have to keep going through this cycle to change something.
    Please be aware of where your local/state/federal politicians stand on these very important issues.

  • @zinaj9437
    @zinaj9437 2 года назад +33

    Change is hard... until not changing is harder.

  • @SamizzleWren
    @SamizzleWren 2 года назад +80

    There is a drought of true empathy in this world right now! It’s so heartbreaking 😔

    • @jld4870
      @jld4870 2 года назад +3

      Sadly SO true. No empathy because there is no connection. No connection no collective outrage. 😒

    • @TheTonesurge
      @TheTonesurge 2 года назад +2

      There is plenty of it, it's just not reflected in our institutions.

    • @lbj2642
      @lbj2642 2 года назад

      Very little morals in the world.

    • @mommap.1780
      @mommap.1780 2 года назад +2

      Know this in the last days dangerous times shall come for men shall be lovers of themselves for the love of many have grown cold. Jesus is soon to come we must be ready. Peace. Be blessed.

    • @Klgray7373
      @Klgray7373 2 года назад

      I would say more so the USA politicians more so than “the world”

  • @jld4870
    @jld4870 2 года назад +30

    This was the most comprehensive wise analysis I have heard thus far.
    How can folks take action when most are just trying to stay afloat?
    Please please please give your perspective and direction on how we can act together as a collective society?
    God bless you with continued strength to stand up brother!

    • @naomibee8881
      @naomibee8881 2 года назад

      Look up Beau of the Fifth Column. He talks about everything including “civic engagements” and “community networking.” He’s the best thing on RUclips right now.

  • @juanmacias5510
    @juanmacias5510 2 года назад +18

    Acho even though you’re a Longhorn, I follow you and watch you almost everyday and you open my eyes on many different subjects. These words were needed in this world today and hopefully it spreads like wildfire and changes are made. Thanks again, Boomer Sooner!

    • @DrPhill96
      @DrPhill96 2 года назад

      Choklahoma needs no mentioning.

  • @darbecker6358
    @darbecker6358 2 года назад +58

    Thank you for saying this! I know nothing will get done and this will keep happening, but I appreciate your comments and stance on this. Thank you!

    • @darylallen2485
      @darylallen2485 2 года назад +2

      You are correct!

    • @darbecker6358
      @darbecker6358 2 года назад +1

      Daryl Allen, I wish I were wrong and something would be done to stop this, but I am faced with the reality of gridlock and polarization so unfortunately, nothing will change and more school shootings will happen and more parents will lose their precious children. 😪

    • @RJ25255
      @RJ25255 2 года назад

      @@darbecker6358 you're not wrong, everything you said was on point. Shit is not going to change. More killings ahead smh

    • @darbecker6358
      @darbecker6358 2 года назад

      @@RJ25255 , and that makes me cry😪

    • @jld4870
      @jld4870 2 года назад +2

      @@darbecker6358 I hear you and I cry with you, but please please please do no give up hope.
      Look at history many times change came by one standing up-or sitting down on a bus. Or one dying on a cross. Keep the faith not in humanity for we will fail-but faith in He that is more powerful than he who is in the world. Only through the power of one will humanity have freedom and redemption and transformation from hate to love. Please don’t give up!
      We can’t give up on the children…can we?

  • @robrogers5215
    @robrogers5215 2 года назад +13

    Amen! Keep being the voice we so need!

    • @jld4870
      @jld4870 2 года назад +2

      Amen we need your and my voice too…collectively.

  • @deborahfields2226
    @deborahfields2226 2 года назад +3

    Once again Mr. Acho spoke truthfully and profoundly. Proud of you my fellow Texan.

  • @mrtyphoon8025
    @mrtyphoon8025 2 года назад +9

    Very well said. From a fellow Texas Ex, thank you!

    • @armanitransport2604
      @armanitransport2604 2 года назад

      Texas is the best place to change your name and buy a guns, Facts. Them police 🚔 was a bunch of b#tches to wait over hour and they live Texas

  • @filmcrew3531
    @filmcrew3531 2 года назад +3

    Thank you Emmanuel your speak for all of the WORLD!

  • @JH-yo3ny
    @JH-yo3ny 2 года назад +5

    Thoughts and prayers are great sentiment but aren’t action which is what society needs

  • @adwoaa5768
    @adwoaa5768 Год назад

    Thank you Emmanuel!! Your Brilliance and compassion shines through this message!!

  • @MagnoliaPantherWoman
    @MagnoliaPantherWoman 2 года назад +6

    Well said. We are one family.

  • @dabogyrl
    @dabogyrl 2 года назад +1

    You dropped the mic on that one!
    You need your OWN SHOW.
    Your Talent for Speaking Facts is bigger than SFY.

  • @TheDirtyKenzo
    @TheDirtyKenzo 2 года назад +1

    Wanted to hear Emmanuel's on this. Prayers to all those effected 🙏🙏🙏

  • @bRenegadez
    @bRenegadez 2 года назад +19

    Unfortunately all of this sounds good, but until we hold corrupt politicians accountable nothing will change truly

    • @dewknow1315
      @dewknow1315 2 года назад

      And the police they basically useless .

    • @goodebening6564
      @goodebening6564 2 года назад

      this isnt just the fault of corrupt politicians. the politicians are doing the bid of the people in order for the people to vote them in. these problems are because of ridiculous gun laws in usa and they will never be done with their ridiculous gun was the craziness will have to be solved with more craziness wich is to arm the teachers and train them in how to use guns because unfortunatly mad killers will continue to popup

  • @byusaranicole
    @byusaranicole 2 года назад +8

    Preach! The lack of sympathy and empathy in this country saddens me daily. Can we PLEASE use our voices to DEMAND change? If we work together, we can be louder than the NRA! Stop letting that minority group overpower the 90% of Americans who want basic changes like universal background checks?

  • @MaiTaiCassanova
    @MaiTaiCassanova 2 года назад +5

    Acho is spot on here!

  • @papavern1
    @papavern1 2 года назад +5

    I agree with the concept of universal empathy. Everyone has a right life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We as one nation should feel for any person or persons loss of their life or loved ones. I hope our nation will come together as one. Thank you for efforts to bring that into happening. God bless you.

  • @abaneyone
    @abaneyone 2 года назад +7

    Well said.

  • @lucianoerrico452
    @lucianoerrico452 2 года назад

    Amen to all of what you said. 🙇🏻‍♂️

  • @Dwiggy4444
    @Dwiggy4444 2 года назад +2

    So very well said.

  • @beanie34
    @beanie34 2 года назад +2

    Thank you Acho.... well said.

  • @CoachDub
    @CoachDub 2 года назад

    Emmanuel I love your take on this Subject

  • @krystalleblanc7995
    @krystalleblanc7995 2 года назад +4

    Perfectly said 💔🫶🏼

  • @stephaniecraig7837
    @stephaniecraig7837 2 года назад +2

    Amen… speak brother!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @davidgayle5567
    @davidgayle5567 2 года назад +3

    Its like we hate eachother and hate ourselves

  • @sylvialramosgomez4690
    @sylvialramosgomez4690 2 года назад +1

    Universal empathy.

  • @christopherwolf3102
    @christopherwolf3102 2 года назад +2

    Preach, Pastor.

  • @NathanielJordan85
    @NathanielJordan85 2 года назад +10

    I think there's plenty of outrage, just not a lot of action, because people are willing to eject officials that won't action this legislation for other priorities they care more about. Also, because we don't even agree about what actions to take.

  • @angelabell2037
    @angelabell2037 2 года назад

    Very well said

  • @codyhighroller
    @codyhighroller Год назад

    Great speech

  • @ScareCrow1024
    @ScareCrow1024 2 года назад

    Well said! Articulate and on point!

  • @sharonkaysnowton
    @sharonkaysnowton 2 года назад +1

    Yes! Faith without works is dead. Until we collectively say ENOUGH this madness will not stop.

  • @KellyAnn1997
    @KellyAnn1997 2 года назад

    Very well expressed Acho. The lack of empathy for our fellow human being is what will be our downfall.

  • @graafisk
    @graafisk 2 года назад

    Acho... I love you. I love everything about you. I love the way you think, speak, present... dress... everything. Please take every invite you get to spread the truth.

  • @Oceangirl_505
    @Oceangirl_505 2 года назад +1

    Emmanuel, you are spot on, in my opinion and, more importantly, according to the Bible.

  • @nadiamombrun2340
    @nadiamombrun2340 2 года назад

    Yes I am tired of thoughts and prayers. We asked God for this for that without making an effort. Believe in God is great but making an effort is great too.

  • @kimberly8695
    @kimberly8695 2 года назад +2

    Now, that's a word.

  • @L-Cool
    @L-Cool 2 года назад

    Emmanuel Acho is very well-spoken.

  • @adrienalong6488
    @adrienalong6488 2 года назад +1

    Hmmmm. I said these exact words on my page yesterday and today.

  • @heathercherie4689
    @heathercherie4689 2 года назад +1

    AMEN.

  • @MissGVS
    @MissGVS 2 года назад +1

    Amen.

  • @ultimatetruthteller4169
    @ultimatetruthteller4169 2 года назад +1

    Speak my brother ✌🏾

  • @nicolewood4038
    @nicolewood4038 2 года назад +1

    We’ll said Emmanuel.

  • @3rdeyelottery287
    @3rdeyelottery287 2 года назад

    Preach Sir

  • @mamamickey2708
    @mamamickey2708 2 года назад

    Yes 🙌

  • @barbaradavis393
    @barbaradavis393 2 года назад +8

    How can anyone not care about people being killed, especially when it is children?

    • @330DKNY
      @330DKNY 2 года назад

      Because the NRA gives them money to prevent gun control laws.

    • @jaxv4102
      @jaxv4102 2 года назад

      Because it isn’t their children and they are being handsomely paid by the NRA.

    • @TheHauntedKiwi
      @TheHauntedKiwi 2 года назад

      Have you ever shot a gun? It's SUPER FUN. Sorry, those kids have to die, but you can't expect people to have slightly less fun
      /s

  • @MrBling67
    @MrBling67 2 года назад

    Speak Brother

  • @ErnestoDelAguilaIII
    @ErnestoDelAguilaIII 2 года назад +1

    TRUTH!

  • @myb9465
    @myb9465 2 года назад

    Yes. Yes. Yes!

  • @michellesantiago1363
    @michellesantiago1363 2 года назад

    Yes sir!!!!!

  • @everettknight9488
    @everettknight9488 2 года назад +2

    This was pitch perfect, America has a serious problem with race, until we all own up to it,nothing will ever change, unfortunately.

  • @a2mark57
    @a2mark57 2 года назад +2

    All true. And important. And really nicely expressed.
    But Mr. Acho safely skipped the second part of any effective motivational speech: directing the listener toward a specific action. Here he said, "We need to have empathy. We need to care. We need to come together and take action." So, effectively, he was just doing the same as those who only offer thoughts and prayers. He gave support and passion. That's it.
    What specifically can/should people DO, Emmanuel? You've got us fired up, now guide us! Should we email our elected reps? Study voting records of candidates? Donate to anti-gun causes? Hold a bake sale? Phone a friend?
    You took the opportunity to give a three-minute speech to a wide audience. Next time, please make it constructive, not just cathartic.

    • @tomiokarider
      @tomiokarider 2 года назад +1

      Exactly. Too many prominent people are comfortable talking about change but they avoid getting specific... I assume out of fear of disturbing the other side on this issue. At least Steve Kerr made it pretty clear... Vote the shitkickers out of office!

  • @jenniferhizzy6591
    @jenniferhizzy6591 2 года назад +1

    EXACTLY

  • @katkatsanis
    @katkatsanis Год назад

    That’s right - 💯

  • @ryanm6914
    @ryanm6914 2 года назад

    Amen. Love the suit

  • @nancybryant4325
    @nancybryant4325 2 года назад

    Amen

  • @motheroftwo2288
    @motheroftwo2288 2 года назад

    Exactly!!!!

  • @samanthalasiewicz6165
    @samanthalasiewicz6165 2 года назад

    Thank you for giving me a framework of articulate language to leverage when talking to people about this. I am outraged this happens, unfortunately again and again. I am disgusted by those who hide behind the 2nd amendment to allow this to continue.

  • @TheTonesurge
    @TheTonesurge 2 года назад +1

    One million people died so far from COVID and we've already forgotten about it. I'm not optimistic about this changing.

  • @queenslyric800
    @queenslyric800 2 года назад

    This is a sure word. It needed to be spoken. Unfortunately it will still fall on some deaf ears.

  • @morriceturner9098
    @morriceturner9098 2 года назад

    In the same way if faith by itself if it is not accompanied by action is dead James 2:17

  • @morganspencer-churchill2136
    @morganspencer-churchill2136 2 года назад +6

    Gotta question why level-headed citizens of the USA wouldn't emigrate to countries where things like this cannot occur. The "democratic" political system you have in the USA is an absolute horror show.

    • @jld4870
      @jld4870 2 года назад

      It is a mess I agree but could it be its not about the system it’s about the soul of individuals and nations.

  • @NAJErEa91
    @NAJErEa91 2 года назад

    that yellow is looking real good on you Mr. Acho! yess LAWD! that suit is speaking for itself :)

  • @danielsniper5164
    @danielsniper5164 2 года назад +1

    Fact's

  • @lennicesmith4455
    @lennicesmith4455 2 года назад +1

    Peach! I’m am struggling with this and want to do something! What can we do to change this senseless evil?

  • @sarahmccoy1941
    @sarahmccoy1941 2 года назад

    When is enough, enough?
    Words mean nothing without actions.

  • @bigthunderbird
    @bigthunderbird 2 года назад

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @dsstewbaby9
    @dsstewbaby9 2 года назад

    👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @jjjutika2594
    @jjjutika2594 2 года назад

    We are our brothers keeper

  • @bcole1637
    @bcole1637 2 года назад

    Alot of people sending someone thoughts and prayers, ain't thinking about you let alone praying for you!!!

  • @alphabookworm
    @alphabookworm 2 года назад

    I feel that until or unless people in power/government can make a profit off meaningful change, we are doomed to continue repeating these horrors. People do not matter to those that make the decisions, only more money and power work for them.

  • @kimhall4672
    @kimhall4672 2 года назад

    👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @brandonpueppke2523
    @brandonpueppke2523 2 года назад

    Amen I had a scare a couple of weeks ago a child brought his fathers gun to my children’s school and had a list of kids he was targeting thank god nobody was hurt

  • @MsBdoll87
    @MsBdoll87 2 года назад +1

    Yes to this message, Pastor Emmanuel! God is pleased! You have a way with words,

  • @eloddiacarbajal2681
    @eloddiacarbajal2681 2 года назад

    How many more children have to perish so change can happen for the better

  • @jones1618
    @jones1618 2 года назад +2

    I honestly don't think gun-apologists lack empathy. Even if some of them have less an emotional response because of the "otherness" of the victims, it's their analytical arguments that allow them to do nothing. After every mass shooting they scramble for reasons why _this_ shooting by _this_ shooter in _this_ situation could not have been prevented, especially by any gun safety policy.
    Was the gun legally purchased? See, laws were working.
    Was it illegally acquired? See, criminals won't follow laws.
    Was the shooter mentally ill (duh, almost always, in some way)? Well, crazy people will find a way to do crazy things.
    Was it the gun? Well, _that_ gun is no more powerful than _this_ gun and he could have killed people with a knife or a car or a bomb.
    Was the school guarded? No? Well, a good guy with a gun would have solved it.
    Oh, wait, the school was guarded and police were on the scene in 1 minute. Then, the school doors were the problem (Ted Cruz actually said this.)
    Bottom-line: If one side of an argument keeps finding every possible excuse why _nothing_ could have been done but is unwilling to look at the one factor in every one of these situations that makes the difference between "a crazy guy doing crazy things and scaring some people" and mass murder, i.e. access to the lethal weapon, then they aren't allowing us to have meaningful conversations toward meaningful change.

  • @nevets000
    @nevets000 2 года назад

    WE NEED MORE FAITH...............NOT RELIGION ......... RELIGION ABSOLUTELY 100% WITHOUT A DOUBT KILLED FAITH!!!!

  • @manyfaces2614
    @manyfaces2614 2 года назад +4

    Whenever humanity finds time to STOP THE BULL$HIT.
    I'm just saying another way than he did!
    Totally agree in the same breathe

  • @goob8945
    @goob8945 2 года назад

    real

  • @commonsensecorner7275
    @commonsensecorner7275 2 года назад

    I won’t dare speak for anyone else… I know for me personally, in order for me to function and not allow the pain of hearing of one or more lives lost (no matter the race), I must put some sort of emotional barrier around my heart sometimes! Hearing of children, certainly hits me differently even as I type this, especially having been a substitute teacher for the little ones!!! 😢

  • @gmiranda435
    @gmiranda435 2 года назад

    Say it!

  • @carolwhitaker7767
    @carolwhitaker7767 2 года назад

    November 8. 2022.

  • @ermocrate
    @ermocrate 2 года назад +1

    We cannot also see justice if we pick a banner and discount violence based on a point of view.

  • @terilw
    @terilw 2 года назад

    Nothing fails like prayer; keep your prayers to yourself cause they don’t change anything. People pray after every mass shooting and yet, we have a mass shooting every week. Your prayers aren’t doing anything to address the problem.

  • @KeltzChroniclez
    @KeltzChroniclez 2 года назад

    Realtalk, well said, it will take a ton of people applying a ton of pressure continuously without letting up, I still think you Take on Trey Lance was Blasphemy lol

  • @raunsmith4210
    @raunsmith4210 2 года назад

    W take

  • @thedirty530
    @thedirty530 2 года назад

    You always trashing my teams Acho but I couldn't agree with you more here! Our actions are not saying we care enough to do anything different!

  • @MadameLadyM
    @MadameLadyM 2 года назад +2

    For some reason I've been thinking that this man is getting ready to divorce his black wife and find a snow bunny. I don't know why I've been feeling this.

    • @popdop4498
      @popdop4498 2 года назад

      Emmanuel is Nigerian and not a Black American (per his book). In his words, he learned about being Black in the United States by playing in the NFL.

  • @jacewoods411
    @jacewoods411 2 года назад

    Meaningless they won't stop the carnage that continues

  • @djeezee7798
    @djeezee7798 2 года назад

    The people are tired of the results of mass shootings and senseless deaths. However the people don't get to make that decision. Representatives who were elected by the people to represent the people, make that decision. These representatives choose to represent the special interests who line their pockets on a regular basis versus the people who give them a vote every election year.

  • @armanitransport2604
    @armanitransport2604 2 года назад +2

    🤔Why did the police 🚔 take over a hour to do something when little kids are calling 911 for help and the police are in the hallways of the school ?
    I ask this because I'm very confused. Because in Texas the Dallas police will put a plastic bag over your head if you're black smoking weed.

  • @ricksaunders8074
    @ricksaunders8074 2 года назад

    When we realize we are living in perilous
    times
    We live in a depravity of the mind
    Thats when we will protect those that
    can't protect themselves
    Put guards in every school
    My school had two 1974
    Lock the doors
    If parents need their children
    call ahead
    My church has 5 people that carrie
    They are staged throughout the auditorium
    Safety is easy

  • @mckinneyman4325
    @mckinneyman4325 2 года назад

    The outrage for Buffalo is there, we just got hit with a two piece. I do agree that when little kids are involved that it hits differently.

  • @Wrapsavont
    @Wrapsavont 2 года назад

    #Listen #closely to #what I'm #saying. "#People are too #AFRAID to #say something" (#meaning #speaking the #truth), because "we're too #afraid that THEY (#meaning #people in #power) gonna #TAKE #ALL YOUR #STUFF (#away)." I'm #talking about the #many #celebrities, #athletes, and #people who have a #say to #truly #speak up about #social and #political #issues, but are #fearful that the #Power #Structure will #take their #employment and #remove them from the #spotlight. 📣💯

  • @harrypearle9781
    @harrypearle9781 2 года назад +2

    AMEN I suggest we have IDEA CONTESTS, open to all to combat TRUMP INSANITY, now.
    If we open to ideas from any person, or group, we might find ways to save our democracy.
    People were outraged by Will Smith in 60 secs, but 6 years of Trump have not caused outrage.
    So, I suggest we open up to IDEAS, right now, from any source, to save the nation, now.

  • @thomashoyle3961
    @thomashoyle3961 2 года назад

    can't help crazy.....

    • @TheHauntedKiwi
      @TheHauntedKiwi 2 года назад

      You can try not selling them guns, that's a start

    • @thomashoyle3961
      @thomashoyle3961 2 года назад

      @@TheHauntedKiwi and how do you not sell to someone not showing they are mentally fit? If you can just look at someone and know, you have a good career ahead of you

  • @adarawawa2064
    @adarawawa2064 2 года назад

    Plz interview johnny depp

  • @realjosh9944
    @realjosh9944 2 года назад

    We need action rather than lip service