There was another Marine that said… We’re in THEIR country killing them, but we’re mad and say they’re all evil when they try to kill us, while we’re still over there…
@MarkDavis007 There was a lot of good righteous wars. Obviously we fought the Nazis to save Europe. There's so many other amazing examples of that just in Islamic history alone.
Alhumdulilah I was a D1 athlete who almost went to a military academy to become an officer at one of the military branches I was accepted to via West Point, Naval Academy, Merchant Marines, and the Coast Guard Academy. I got the letters from the senators and passed all the requirements to become an officer in the military. I eventually didn’t peruse it and lead a civilian life, later I also converted to Islam Alhumdulilah. There are beautiful people everywhere, including America. May the lord of the universe help us all ameen!
Prophet Muhammad SAWW said: the best jihad is against yourself.....it means make yourself better and fighting against evil inside you....we love this man and forgive him...Allah will forgive him too Inshallah.
The best Part is that he CONVERTED to Islam & NOW HE WILL BE MEETING WITH JESUS & All Muslims worldwide when Jesus comes For he is Also a MUSLIM LIKE US, MUSLIMS eeeeeeeeeha Milking cows and Riding Horses 🎉🎉🎉🎉 I really CAN'T WAIT FOR THAT TIME TO COME it will be After Armageddon where Allah make Christians Team up with Muslims against the Jews cuz Armageddon is a War between Muslims & the Jews so MUSLIMS ARE OBVIOUSLY GOING TO WIN SO THAT THEY CAN MEET WITH JESUS 🎉🎉🎉🎉 SWEET!
God bless him and be with him in his struggle, i've been wtching him since his first appearance he cried a lot when he was narrating some part like this one .. Allah i3inek bara Allahofik
good message but that hadith is weak, and has no references, so it's questionable that the prophet actually said that, however jihadul-nafs is beautiful and something everyone needs to do
As a Bosnian, this touched me, and I knew about Richard for a while now and I never knew he served in Bosnia, I hope Bosnia treated you nicely, and please come visit us again, you are a very good man sir, i love you my muslim brother, and I hope Allah guides everyone to Islam
tell that to the majority of domestic helpers from 3rd world countries that was raped, tortured, beaten, treated like a slave and even killed by their muslim employers, even Muslim wives who participated in beating these domestic helpers out of jealousy, yes you are free to go on search about those cases.
@@mxtinac01casterl68 Tell them what? You tell them, they got the message of Islam, and they don't follow the rules, so i got nothing to tell them. Torture, killing of inocents rape etc are all STRICTLY forbidden in Islam, they just don't follow the rules. I guess we live in a world where its explicit for muslims to do bad things? Amazing what you hear sometimes.
Assalam o Alaikum brother/sister Love Bosnia from Pakistan 🇵🇰 ❤️ 🇧🇦 for Sake of ALLAH ALLAH bless you all and protect you Ameen Best wishes from Pakistan
im only half way through the qur'an and and a very new learner of Islamic ways and what the religions about. but even after such a short time, im absolutely disgusted by how much the west lies and manipulates its people to believe Muslims are evil. ive heard it my whole life in Scotland, about how muslims are bad/evil etc but its the complete opposite. they are the most beautiful loving, caring and genuine people you can meet, ive never been so greatly embraced and guided by people before in my life. im very excited for my journey into this religion and way of life, i feel like its exactly what ive been looking for my whole life.
Im agnostic, from a Chrstian family in Uk. Wholeheartedly agree on the sincerity and kindness of Muslims. I think the values and practices of Islam are some of the best ways that one can live their life. I hope that one day I can find it in me to make the dedicated conversion to Islam.
Imagine how the prophet felt. Isolated, embattled, you name it. For 40 years before he assumed prophethood officially. On top of that, he lost all of his children at a young age except his beloved daughter fatima. He still retained his faith. Is it no wonder he possessed the traits of a prophet? Who would have such patience? Most people either commit suicide or even wage war against God. Imagine the perseverance and will power it took and on top of that he still held on to a faith in the Almighty before he received revelation. Famous narration the prophet said to his uncle: ”Oh uncle, by God, if they put the sun in my right hand and the moon in my left on the condition that I leave this matter until God makes it victorious, or I perish in it, I will not leave it.”
Like an addiction, it is 100% possible to rid yourself of hate... Had a friend who became extremely racist when he was sent to jail as a young adult, mostly against Black people and it was a way to protect himself. But as soon as he got out, he realized how ridiculous and unnecessary it was to hate people that he didn't know and had never met!
At least he has the balls to admit he had/has a demon in him. We’re all struggling on this world, that’s what we have to understand. Once we do, it’s easy to love and accept the most strangest of strangers.
U either except a creator r u believe In a big pile of steeming bullshite wid no proof but theoretical physics which exists no where but In the minds of fools
Honestly don’t know if there’s anything after this life, everything us humans are is just a societal construct, we’re just bags of meat like every other animal. No demons, no god, these are all just coping mechanisms for the fear of death that the earlier humans made up, or maybe even the elites. God being real would be cool, but nothing points to that being true, quite the opposite actually on how cruel and strange this world is.
I totally agree with you on this prospective, but my friend, the horrific part of this is that it's extremely rare to find people like him to admit their wrong doings and to share the purity of what they received of kindness and care. What horrifies me the most is how many of them actually killed people thinking they are evil, with a similar mentality. But you have to understand it was an invasion. Those Afghanis or Iraqis were merely trying to defend their lives and families. To be thought of as mere evil creatures by a superior military force and to be destroyed just for fighting back. It's beyond devastating. Imagine you're sitting at home eating some food with your family and all of a sudden your house is leveled onto dust, seeing your wife and children's pieces and blood everywhere.. how would you truly feel? Good or bad, what you your reason be at the point. This is what has been happening to Muslim countries. Please consider the human side of it first before you consider religion or any other propaganda. Because of someone threatens your freedom, home and family, you only have one way of reacting and that is absolute revenge. Unfortunately these political agendas have destroyed many lives and they do it so easily without any remorse, yet the only ones effected are the people who are on the battlefield.
You probably won’t see this comment but thank you everyone in this video. It’s almost making me cry. As a Muslim in the Quran we are taught that terrorists cannot even identify as Muslim, that the degree to cutting down a tree in war is forbidden. The real Muslims try our best to showcase this through our character as we are ambassadors for our faith in the western world. Mac & Bibi are a perfect example of this demonstration through their character.
we don't need to defend and justify Islam, we already know who the real terorrists are. the media wanted a black sheep and that's how we ended up here and many bought into it others found Islam. it's getting old people have their own brain to do some simple research or even read the quran. take it or leave it. at the end of the day they might have made their mind up already.
@@soroushbakhshi6647 I do know as I am a Muslim. I have literally quoted the Quran. Terrorists are not a part of the faith. Those that kill innocents are not a part of the faith. It’s very clear cut. This is a point many choose to ignore when creating a villain image of Islam in the world.
@@hollandiamsterdam913 anyone killing innocents and attempting to claim they kill in the name of Islam is doing a injustice to the faith and is not deemed a Muslim. It is quoted in the Quran if you are to kill one person it as if you have killed the whole of mankind. Unfortunately these quotes of the Quran never get as much attention as they rightly should. Instead quotes from moments in the prophet Mohammed (pbuh) life when he was instructed to defend his people in a last resort war are used instead. Context is so important when reading or assessing anything. Been a Muslim all my life, I don’t endorse 9/11 or 7/7, the taliban or isis.
Richard is like the example of the sahabi Khalid ibn waleed who before islam was a commander of an army fought against muslims and even killed some but when he accepted islam he became one of the best generals in history
FOR ME, this is one of the best cross overs since infinity war. I know at this point this isna cliché to say but Thank you Jon (for your work) and the folks that came over to talk about their experiences.
I’m fortunate enough to be Richard’s friend. I’m from fishers and hes in Muncie. Every single time I text him he responds in minutes to help me. Im a shitbag loose cannon vet and Richard helped me ground myself. I wanted to go to his mosque and devote myself of Islam and he said he won’t allow me until I read the Quran front to back. He’s a beautiful person with a killer mentality in the past. I can honestly say he most likely saved my life. And Bebe is an angel ❤
I think Jon will gain a huge influx of Muslim fans now, I wouldn’t be surprised if more Muslims started to watch more of his films and tv shows. I already liked him but like him even more.
@dementedsoul4706 Christianity is political, greeks,romans and celts were constantly altering the religion to become much more flexible to spread it more easily to pagans. Bible has went through so many changes and translations they don't even know what the original bible is like, earliest bible that could be found and modern bible are so different. And trinity is an ideology invented by the greeks. But whatever you say man-worshipper, Jesus is a mortal human not a god. Christianity is literally the only polytheistic abrahamic religion
May Allah bless you all including Jon. May Jon also be guided at the right path. I am not a good Muslim, but I respect my revert brothers who had a stronger faith/iman than me.
Islam is a religion of knowledge brother, hence unless you've stopped going forward or walk backwards you are a good Muslim, so let's walk this life together towards knowledge and wisdom, keep going forward
Props to Jon, for covering this and for setting the standard on how to conduct an interview, you ask a Question then hang back and listen. Appreciate it.
Jon is one cool brother. He's the sort of guy you'd be honoured to have as a real friend. As for brother Richard, I'm so happy he has found his way and is finally at peace.
Jon, I cannot thank you enough for this interview. As a father of two young girls, this type of outreach to understand, is worth the sun and moon to us.
im literally crying right now...I didnt know how that brother looks like before but right now i can only sense gentle and soft radiance of a kind soul from him... Bless him
Correct me if I'm wrong, but Mr. McKinney also proceed to excel in his learning/participation till he (3 years later) became the President of the Muncie Islamic Center he once wanted to destroy. What a guy!
It is sad when people can't see the individual but only the race they represent. Props to him for recognizing that hate in him and changing for the better, forgive yourself my dude, you've earned it.
It is quite scary tbh that some people had such mentality,I’m happy that he changed that’s the most important things ,but it scary to knw what would have happened to many innocent people if he didn’t .
Another great one Mr. Bernthal, the perspective and lessons are never ending with this podcast. 21 and this is where I get my cup of coffee from. Thank you for your continued work.
@@markwhite8332 not sure what is the point of your comment other to come and precisely prove that hatred and stereotyping exists. Yes these were Pakistani Muslim men who committed a grave crime and atrocity.. so did the white catholic priests across the world and so do female teachers abuse make students sometimes. But you can’t blame a faith, ethnicity or gender on any wrong doing. All people are capable of evil just as all are capable of good
11:19 that long pause was so real….how for a min he just can’t believe he was that person. I know the pain brother we all make mistakes…God is definitely Guiding you and Forgives you.
To know this person is literally from one of the places I lived as a young person… it doesn’t shock me but it shocks me to know that he grew up while most of our state hasn’t… I’m proud he is a fellow Hoosier
@@bretjohn3716 When family is big, conflicts are more likely to happen. But in the end it's one Ummah. Would you also like to explain why Russians and Ukrainians are killing each other? Even Russian churches approve this killing.
@@icaicciai3171 Easy question. They are killing eachother because of a "man", named Vladimir Putin. That's why they are killing eachother. And Muslims hate eachother so much that they kill eachother for no reason. Shia and Sunni for example. ISIS and Boko Haram and Al Shaabab to name a few. They all kill eachother. So what 2 billion family you talk about?🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
@@bretjohn3716 Likewise, Bushes caused wars in Iraq, Afghanistan. Syria revolt is because of one guy, Assad. Simple. Your point is debunked. Now tell me, do you really believe 1+1+1=1?
@@icaicciai3171but too bad he doesn’t know about family because he comes from a deadbeat, alcoholic father who abandoned him and a mother who neglected him all his life. Tsk tsk tsk
The ex marine changed his views on Muslims & became one himself, well done for that. He says that when he was in the Corps that the Muslims were trying to kill him & his group, what he should have thought was the marines are the invaders in Iraq, Afghanistan etc. so the people who are trying to kill him have the same mindset as the soldiers invading their country. One side attacks the other side defends, this keeps on going until there is no one left alive.
This man tried to commit terrorism against Muslims yet there isn’t a single Muslim out there who has any ill will against this man for his old beliefs. This is the power of Islamic principles, once someone converts they are forgiven of all their sins.
The opposite of love isn't hate, it's indifference. I think Mac through his combat experience, which I'm not gonna pretend to understand since I haven't been through it, it warped his mind, & even worse, his soul. That's not condemnation or judgment on him either. I think it's just human nature. The important part is he was able to break free of hatred. Not many have the balls & strength of character to do so.
It’s scary, I’m Muslim girl and when I see that someone will hate me and wanted to hurt my cuz I’m Muslim?? Even I didn’t hurt him? This is so scary and evil
Islam has a tack record of evil. You most likely are a very nice person, but it wasn't that long ago where the Turk Ottoman's had much of the Balkans enslaved based on religious views and then genocide.
@@nebelwerfer199 The Crusades periods are the dirtiest periods in history, they killed many, many Muslims, and the Islamic periods and campaigns are the most merciful periods in history
@@AKH_10sa whatever. There is no period when Islam was peaceful. It's a system that enslaves non believers or taxes them - Jizya. Or it takes there children away to be enslaved and forced converted or turned into sex slaves or eunuchs.
@@nebelwerfer199 this is not true we don’t take children for their parents and Muslim don’t touch women , In war, they offered you Islam or fighting or tribute Was so told me is there an era for Christians to do that???
Thanks, I didn't even know this podcast existed. I remember watching episode after episode of the Punisher series. John, you are not only a great actor, but you are also a good person. I wish you all the best in peace. 🙏
Over the years of hearing about conflicts, and making up toxic perceptions of the opposition as a singular hostile entity, like a race or organization, things like wars and political movements have taught me that declaring and resolving conflicts affects everyone aside from the fighters. I've learned to focus my anger and hate towards individuals like bullies and abusers that directly hurt me, instead of waving and pointing my blaming finger at a whole group they may be a part of for my suffering.
I remember watching his early inteview about his convertion years ago, a lot a people doubt him, but truly if ur doing is for the sake of ur Creator, and asking guidance from Him, u will truly find ur peace.
It amazes me how Allah SWT can soften a hard heart and being noor into someone’s heart. Even that Dutch guy who was Wilders right hand man became Muslim after years of slander against it. Stories like these just remind me of how the Holy Prophet Muhammad SAW made dua for either Hadhrat Umar RA or Abu Lahab/Jahl to become muslim and Allah SWT granted their prayer for Hadhrat Umar RA. For me, this is the same for all the reverts. Allah SWT guides whom they will.
His life was a plan by the All Mighty for one day to be the brother of those people he hated. I’m proud to call you my brother in Islam and I pray that Allah brings us together in the life Inshallah. May Allah protect you and your family habibi
Education is the key to all life. Al Qaeda in Bosnia had a very small training camp for a few people. That camp was purposely set up to capture latent terrorists who would like to join al Qaeda. Terrorist camp set up as bait. It is true that al-Qaeda members came to Bosnia in the 1990s to try to expand their influence, but they failed. They never succeeded.
3:20 If you want to see a glimpse of what muslims anywhere have gone through after 2001 just look at the smile of content on the lady's face while the man explains that he wanted to level the Islamic centre. Jon looks shocked listening to all this but the women seems like she goes though this every single day of her life.
I grew up in Bloomington, Indiana. In the 80s there was less Islamaphobia. Mac's story reminds me of the Malcolm X book and movie where the guy runs in the restaurants trying to Talk to Malcolm X. he says "I want to be a Muslim" Malcolm asks him if he knows what being a Muslim is. The young guy says 'no'. he tells him to go read Quran and find out about it before committing to it. he invites him to his sermons. That is how people should teach others. Learn it first before committing to it. It's not an easy commitment.
@@seearyari he is the son of God to me sir, the messiah, the alpha and omega, the beginning and the end...If you don't believe that I won't mock you, I expect the same respect. I have seen and experienced things you wouldn't believe. He is not just a man...he is.
@LeCorruptor no sir, life went way wrong when I did it my way. I gave my life to god drunk on the side of the road in Texas with a bottle of wild Turkey between my legs. I hated God and the thought of Jesus. Grew up in a stepfamily that was prominent in our church, elders even all the wild molesting us kids... then go sing about Jesus hours later. Wicked. God told me on the side of the road. " you have defined me off the sins of man claiming my name, not for who I am." He was right, I studied the Bible for myself and my life has never been the same. Even experienced dreams, demons and angels. Again, I didn't change me, Jesus and what he did on the cross didn't just change me it saved me. If you don't believe that, I still love ya and wish you the best. Truly from my heart.
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There was another Marine that said… We’re in THEIR country killing them, but we’re mad and say they’re all evil when they try to kill us, while we’re still over there…
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And it was all for damn oil
@@ryansmith8336 that oil is trillions of dollars worth. No surprise any country would invade for it
@@ryansmith8336 And the MIC making billions.
@MarkDavis007 There was a lot of good righteous wars. Obviously we fought the Nazis to save Europe. There's so many other amazing examples of that just in Islamic history alone.
As a Muslim, I love this brother for the sake of God. I hope he finds it in himself to forgive himself. God has already forgiven him.
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He is muslim
He is ISLAM
@@malaiischenunion1236 islam is the religion we say he is muslim but if you meant to mock then you do u
Indeed may Allah help him aameen
Alhumdulilah I was a D1 athlete who almost went to a military academy to become an officer at one of the military branches I was accepted to via West Point, Naval Academy, Merchant Marines, and the Coast Guard Academy.
I got the letters from the senators and passed all the requirements to become an officer in the military. I eventually didn’t peruse it and lead a civilian life, later I also converted to Islam Alhumdulilah.
There are beautiful people everywhere, including America. May the lord of the universe help us all ameen!
alhamdulilah brother may allah bless you with prosperity here and in the here after ! :)
@@faisalahmed8098ameen and you as well my brother 🤲
Amin
Alhamdulillah... Now he's my brother
Mashallah
☪️ult
And my brother.
And my brother 😊
religion over nationality and ethnicity as it should be. We are all Adam and Hawa children
Prophet Muhammad SAWW said: the best jihad is against yourself.....it means make yourself better and fighting against evil inside you....we love this man and forgive him...Allah will forgive him too Inshallah.
Already has.
The best Part is that he CONVERTED to Islam & NOW HE WILL BE MEETING WITH JESUS & All Muslims worldwide when Jesus comes For he is Also a MUSLIM LIKE US, MUSLIMS eeeeeeeeeha Milking cows and Riding Horses 🎉🎉🎉🎉 I really CAN'T WAIT FOR THAT TIME TO COME it will be After Armageddon where Allah make Christians Team up with Muslims against the Jews cuz Armageddon is a War between Muslims & the Jews so MUSLIMS ARE OBVIOUSLY GOING TO WIN SO THAT THEY CAN MEET WITH JESUS 🎉🎉🎉🎉 SWEET!
If only all Muslims thought this way. They rather go do other jihad 👎
God bless him and be with him in his struggle, i've been wtching him since his first appearance he cried a lot when he was narrating some part like this one .. Allah i3inek bara Allahofik
good message but that hadith is weak, and has no references, so it's questionable that the prophet actually said that, however jihadul-nafs is beautiful and something everyone needs to do
As a Bosnian, this touched me, and I knew about Richard for a while now and I never knew he served in Bosnia, I hope Bosnia treated you nicely, and please come visit us again, you are a very good man sir, i love you my muslim brother, and I hope Allah guides everyone to Islam
Hvala brate, from a Pakistani 🇵🇰🫱🏾🫲🏻🇧🇦
@@Sa7biUK🇧🇦❤️🇵🇰
tell that to the majority of domestic helpers from 3rd world countries that was raped, tortured, beaten, treated like a slave and even killed by their muslim employers, even Muslim wives who participated in beating these domestic helpers out of jealousy, yes you are free to go on search about those cases.
@@mxtinac01casterl68 Tell them what? You tell them, they got the message of Islam, and they don't follow the rules, so i got nothing to tell them. Torture, killing of inocents rape etc are all STRICTLY forbidden in Islam, they just don't follow the rules. I guess we live in a world where its explicit for muslims to do bad things?
Amazing what you hear sometimes.
Assalam o Alaikum brother/sister
Love Bosnia from Pakistan 🇵🇰 ❤️ 🇧🇦
for Sake of ALLAH
ALLAH bless you all and protect you
Ameen
Best wishes from Pakistan
im only half way through the qur'an and and a very new learner of Islamic ways and what the religions about. but even after such a short time, im absolutely disgusted by how much the west lies and manipulates its people to believe Muslims are evil. ive heard it my whole life in Scotland, about how muslims are bad/evil etc but its the complete opposite. they are the most beautiful loving, caring and genuine people you can meet, ive never been so greatly embraced and guided by people before in my life. im very excited for my journey into this religion and way of life, i feel like its exactly what ive been looking for my whole life.
Im agnostic, from a Chrstian family in Uk. Wholeheartedly agree on the sincerity and kindness of Muslims. I think the values and practices of Islam are some of the best ways that one can live their life. I hope that one day I can find it in me to make the dedicated conversion to Islam.
May Allah guide you brother inshallah
Walks the path of Muhammad SAW and become Khalifah who bring all good in this world.
Bless you , Amen
Imagine how the prophet felt. Isolated, embattled, you name it. For 40 years before he assumed prophethood officially. On top of that, he lost all of his children at a young age except his beloved daughter fatima. He still retained his faith. Is it no wonder he possessed the traits of a prophet? Who would have such patience? Most people either commit suicide or even wage war against God. Imagine the perseverance and will power it took and on top of that he still held on to a faith in the Almighty before he received revelation.
Famous narration the prophet said to his uncle: ”Oh uncle, by God, if they put the sun in my right hand and the moon in my left on the condition that I leave this matter until God makes it victorious, or I perish in it, I will not leave it.”
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It takes a unique human being to come out on the other side of something like that. Props brother.
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Jon Bernthal is not only a top tier actor but also a great human !
An honest actor, not Bollywood or Hollywood.
Why?
@@suburbanTrick what?
Lol another salty missionary
@@monkeypolice3048 how do you know? Coz he released a podcast like every other person these days?
Like an addiction, it is 100% possible to rid yourself of hate... Had a friend who became extremely racist when he was sent to jail as a young adult, mostly against Black people and it was a way to protect himself. But as soon as he got out, he realized how ridiculous and unnecessary it was to hate people that he didn't know and had never met!
American history x plot
I hope your friend is doing well
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Is that true or u just recalling a movie you watched with Edward Norton lol
@@ahmato9840 😂😂😂
At least he has the balls to admit he had/has a demon in him. We’re all struggling on this world, that’s what we have to understand. Once we do, it’s easy to love and accept the most strangest of strangers.
U either except a creator r u believe In a big pile of steeming bullshite wid no proof but theoretical physics which exists no where but In the minds of fools
@@valrossi156Jesus Christ your typing is shit
Honestly don’t know if there’s anything after this life, everything us humans are is just a societal construct, we’re just bags of meat like every other animal. No demons, no god, these are all just coping mechanisms for the fear of death that the earlier humans made up, or maybe even the elites. God being real would be cool, but nothing points to that being true, quite the opposite actually on how cruel and strange this world is.
I totally agree with you on this prospective, but my friend, the horrific part of this is that it's extremely rare to find people like him to admit their wrong doings and to share the purity of what they received of kindness and care. What horrifies me the most is how many of them actually killed people thinking they are evil, with a similar mentality. But you have to understand it was an invasion. Those Afghanis or Iraqis were merely trying to defend their lives and families. To be thought of as mere evil creatures by a superior military force and to be destroyed just for fighting back. It's beyond devastating. Imagine you're sitting at home eating some food with your family and all of a sudden your house is leveled onto dust, seeing your wife and children's pieces and blood everywhere.. how would you truly feel? Good or bad, what you your reason be at the point. This is what has been happening to Muslim countries. Please consider the human side of it first before you consider religion or any other propaganda. Because of someone threatens your freedom, home and family, you only have one way of reacting and that is absolute revenge. Unfortunately these political agendas have destroyed many lives and they do it so easily without any remorse, yet the only ones effected are the people who are on the battlefield.
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You probably won’t see this comment but thank you everyone in this video. It’s almost making me cry. As a Muslim in the Quran we are taught that terrorists cannot even identify as Muslim, that the degree to cutting down a tree in war is forbidden. The real Muslims try our best to showcase this through our character as we are ambassadors for our faith in the western world. Mac & Bibi are a perfect example of this demonstration through their character.
we don't need to defend and justify Islam, we already know who the real terorrists are. the media wanted a black sheep and that's how we ended up here and many bought into it others found Islam.
it's getting old people have their own brain to do some simple research or even read the quran. take it or leave it. at the end of the day they might have made their mind up already.
What you talking about a terrorist can't identify as muslim? What and who is a terrorrist in your eyes?
then you dont know the real islam if you think what they do has nothing to do with islam
@@soroushbakhshi6647 I do know as I am a Muslim. I have literally quoted the Quran. Terrorists are not a part of the faith. Those that kill innocents are not a part of the faith. It’s very clear cut. This is a point many choose to ignore when creating a villain image of Islam in the world.
@@hollandiamsterdam913 anyone killing innocents and attempting to claim they kill in the name of Islam is doing a injustice to the faith and is not deemed a Muslim. It is quoted in the Quran if you are to kill one person it as if you have killed the whole of mankind. Unfortunately these quotes of the Quran never get as much attention as they rightly should. Instead quotes from moments in the prophet Mohammed (pbuh) life when he was instructed to defend his people in a last resort war are used instead. Context is so important when reading or assessing anything. Been a Muslim all my life, I don’t endorse 9/11 or 7/7, the taliban or isis.
The way Jon Bernthal listens and articulates questions is top-tier.
This was beautiful. It shows that even the worst parts of people are redeemable if given a chance or a different perspective.
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Opposite of what punisher think haha
Only the true repentant can be redeemed no matter how big the sin is. The arrogant ones, thinking they did nothing wrong, is irredeemable.
Richard is like the example of the sahabi Khalid ibn waleed who before islam was a commander of an army fought against muslims and even killed some but when he accepted islam he became one of the best generals in history
Lol. Not even close to khalid ibn walid. But I get what your trying to say 😊👍🏾
Ehhh i dont think its similar at all lol
Indeed
@@Diamond-Essence did not Khaled ibn waleed kill muslims before then became muslim so ofcourse its similar
No man no comparison plz ......Khalid is a sahabi of highest ranks ..and we all are ordinary Muslims born or reverted ...Khalid was a iconic boy
May Allah bring guidance in the hearts of everyone watching this, and especially to Jon Bernthal. Ameen.
Ameen ya Rabb.
Ameeen
AAMEEN YAA RABBAL'ALAMEEN
Ameen!
He is an honest brother, Alhamdulilah, Allah guided him.
FOR ME, this is one of the best cross overs since infinity war. I know at this point this isna cliché to say but Thank you Jon (for your work) and the folks that came over to talk about their experiences.
I’m fortunate enough to be Richard’s friend. I’m from fishers and hes in Muncie. Every single time I text him he responds in minutes to help me. Im a shitbag loose cannon vet and Richard helped me ground myself. I wanted to go to his mosque and devote myself of Islam and he said he won’t allow me until I read the Quran front to back. He’s a beautiful person with a killer mentality in the past. I can honestly say he most likely saved my life. And Bebe is an angel ❤
Another amazing conversation that the world needs
Great interview...respect Jon for doing this.
Respect from 🇬🇧
I think Jon will gain a huge influx of Muslim fans now, I wouldn’t be surprised if more Muslims started to watch more of his films and tv shows. I already liked him but like him even more.
Much love and respect for everybody involved in making this interview happen
Alhamdulillah for Islam it's no surprise how fast it's growing even in the west 🏴
Alhamdulilah. Fellow revert myself. It is growing faster than we think. Alhamdulilah
it's not as glorious as you imagine. Be careful what you wish for.
False religion false prophet. You guys are blinded by false beliefs. Islam is more of a political ideology, people are realising that right now.
@dementedsoul4706 Christianity is political, greeks,romans and celts were constantly altering the religion to become much more flexible to spread it more easily to pagans. Bible has went through so many changes and translations they don't even know what the original bible is like, earliest bible that could be found and modern bible are so different. And trinity is an ideology invented by the greeks. But whatever you say man-worshipper, Jesus is a mortal human not a god. Christianity is literally the only polytheistic abrahamic religion
May Allah bless you all including Jon. May Jon also be guided at the right path. I am not a good Muslim, but I respect my revert brothers who had a stronger faith/iman than me.
Islam is a religion of knowledge brother, hence unless you've stopped going forward or walk backwards you are a good Muslim, so let's walk this life together towards knowledge and wisdom, keep going forward
Stop...start being better...
Props to Jon, for covering this and for setting the standard on how to conduct an interview, you ask a Question then hang back and listen. Appreciate it.
Jon is one cool brother. He's the sort of guy you'd be honoured to have as a real friend. As for brother Richard, I'm so happy he has found his way and is finally at peace.
He was forgiven the moment he embraced the truth
@@axele4832 Did he stutter?
Jon, I cannot thank you enough for this interview. As a father of two young girls, this type of outreach to understand, is worth the sun and moon to us.
im literally crying right now...I didnt know how that brother looks like before but right now i can only sense gentle and soft radiance of a kind soul from him... Bless him
This what I'm talking about, people can change when they actually change, bless this man 👍🏾
Correct me if I'm wrong, but Mr. McKinney also proceed to excel in his learning/participation till he (3 years later) became the President of the Muncie Islamic Center he once wanted to destroy. What a guy!
there is a certain peace when you pray often and regularly, asked and think of gratitude and thankfulness irrespective of the religion
WOW! He's a proof that change IS possible, that everyone is redeemable! I'm so happy for him!
It is sad when people can't see the individual but only the race they represent. Props to him for recognizing that hate in him and changing for the better, forgive yourself my dude, you've earned it.
in all cases, even planning what he did is decades in prison....
@@AC-mp7cx ok
It is quite scary tbh that some people had such mentality,I’m happy that he changed that’s the most important things ,but it scary to knw what would have happened to many innocent people if he didn’t .
Wow, I'm glad he found the real Truth and peace in Islam.
He's an honest and respectable, even when admitting his mistakes.
Another great one Mr. Bernthal, the perspective and lessons are never ending with this podcast. 21 and this is where I get my cup of coffee from. Thank you for your continued work.
I hardly recognized this guy. He looks at peace now Masha Allah!
Thank you Mr. Punisher for bringing up this story
Great interview Jon! Really sheds light on what some may be thinking and how who we consider as bad can become great.
Rotherham 1400
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@@markwhite8332 not sure what is the point of your comment other to come and precisely prove that hatred and stereotyping exists. Yes these were Pakistani Muslim men who committed a grave crime and atrocity.. so did the white catholic priests across the world and so do female teachers abuse make students sometimes. But you can’t blame a faith, ethnicity or gender on any wrong doing. All people are capable of evil just as all are capable of good
11:19 that long pause was so real….how for a min he just can’t believe he was that person. I know the pain brother we all make mistakes…God is definitely Guiding you and Forgives you.
Thanks for you honesty brother. I know it's hard to tell such stories but it was brave of you. God bless you.
Captivating and cathartic in equal measure. Thank you
Jon Bernthal is quite a chill man to talk with.
I thought Jon was just an actor, now I know his a human. Amazing man.
Love you brother. There is a LOT of light in your face
God bless you Bro , jazaka Allaho khayran wa ghafaralak
I salute him for actually admitting this. What a crazy mindset and the whole way everything switched
"They plot and plan, and Allah too plans; but the best of planners is Allah"
This is my favourite verse in the Quran 😊
@@tommyshelby2787 same)
To know this person is literally from one of the places I lived as a young person… it doesn’t shock me but it shocks me to know that he grew up while most of our state hasn’t… I’m proud he is a fellow Hoosier
WOW, the emotions soldiers goes through is so horrifying. He would kill a friend for what he was programmed for.
Wow, thanks Jon, Big of you to cover this topic.....
Welcome brother, to the family of 2 billion people. 🤗
Lol 2 billion people family?? Why are everyone hating eachother and trying to kill eachother then?🤣😂
@@bretjohn3716 When family is big, conflicts are more likely to happen.
But in the end it's one Ummah.
Would you also like to explain why Russians and Ukrainians are killing each other? Even Russian churches approve this killing.
@@icaicciai3171 Easy question. They are killing eachother because of a "man", named Vladimir Putin. That's why they are killing eachother.
And Muslims hate eachother so much that they kill eachother for no reason. Shia and Sunni for example. ISIS and Boko Haram and Al Shaabab to name a few. They all kill eachother. So what 2 billion family you talk about?🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
@@bretjohn3716 Likewise, Bushes caused wars in Iraq, Afghanistan.
Syria revolt is because of one guy, Assad.
Simple.
Your point is debunked.
Now tell me, do you really believe 1+1+1=1?
@@icaicciai3171but too bad he doesn’t know about family because he comes from a deadbeat, alcoholic father who abandoned him and a mother who neglected him all his life. Tsk tsk tsk
The ex marine changed his views on Muslims & became one himself, well done for that. He says that when he was in the Corps that the Muslims were trying to kill him & his group, what he should have thought was the marines are the invaders in Iraq, Afghanistan etc. so the people who are trying to kill him have the same mindset as the soldiers invading their country.
One side attacks the other side defends, this keeps on going until there is no one left alive.
Great vid. Jon did a great job interviewing him. The more we know one another the more we understand each other.
This man tried to commit terrorism against Muslims yet there isn’t a single Muslim out there who has any ill will against this man for his old beliefs. This is the power of Islamic principles, once someone converts they are forgiven of all their sins.
Alhumdullah I loved listening to his story
Welcome brother
Alhumdullah
The opposite of love isn't hate, it's indifference. I think Mac through his combat experience, which I'm not gonna pretend to understand since I haven't been through it, it warped his mind, & even worse, his soul. That's not condemnation or judgment on him either. I think it's just human nature. The important part is he was able to break free of hatred. Not many have the balls & strength of character to do so.
& CONVERTED TO ISLAM like MILLIONS HAVE BEEN & MILLIONS WILL CONTINUE CONVERTING TO ISLAM TILL JESUS COMES FOR JESUS IS MUSLIM
It’s scary, I’m Muslim girl and when I see that someone will hate me and wanted to hurt my cuz I’m Muslim?? Even I didn’t hurt him? This is so scary and evil
Anyone can hate anyone else because of anything.
Islam has a tack record of evil. You most likely are a very nice person, but it wasn't that long ago where the Turk Ottoman's had much of the Balkans enslaved based on religious views and then genocide.
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The Crusades periods are the dirtiest periods in history, they killed many, many Muslims, and the Islamic periods and campaigns are the most merciful periods in history
@@AKH_10sa whatever. There is no period when Islam was peaceful. It's a system that enslaves non believers or taxes them - Jizya. Or it takes there children away to be enslaved and forced converted or turned into sex slaves or eunuchs.
@@nebelwerfer199 this is not true we don’t take children for their parents and Muslim don’t touch women , In war, they offered you Islam or fighting or tribute Was so told me is there an era for Christians to do that???
What an amazing interview. This interview should get you thinking out side of the box. Wishing for full video..
Thanks, I didn't even know this podcast existed. I remember watching episode after episode of the Punisher series. John, you are not only a great actor, but you are also a good person. I wish you all the best in peace. 🙏
That ending was INTENSE. Please could we get the full episode here on RUclips?
its on patreon. support Jon in order to watch
Best interview ever ♥️
Jazak Allaahu Khairan Brother
Over the years of hearing about conflicts, and making up toxic perceptions of the opposition as a singular hostile entity, like a race or organization, things like wars and political movements have taught me that declaring and resolving conflicts affects everyone aside from the fighters.
I've learned to focus my anger and hate towards individuals like bullies and abusers that directly hurt me, instead of waving and pointing my blaming finger at a whole group they may be a part of for my suffering.
Thank you Jon for doing this for the muslims.
God bless you for this deed.
Love from Pakistan.
We are all having a human experience ❤.. We are all special with no judgement ❤️🙏.. Let’s roll together
Bruh it feels like the Punisher is interviewing a former marine
Amazing podcast wow !! And so happy for this guy reverting beautiful ! Much respect
Thanks Jon… this really needs to be out there for people to see.
I remember watching his early inteview about his convertion years ago, a lot a people doubt him, but truly if ur doing is for the sake of ur Creator, and asking guidance from Him, u will truly find ur peace.
It amazes me how Allah SWT can soften a hard heart and being noor into someone’s heart. Even that Dutch guy who was Wilders right hand man became Muslim after years of slander against it. Stories like these just remind me of how the Holy Prophet Muhammad SAW made dua for either Hadhrat Umar RA or Abu Lahab/Jahl to become muslim and Allah SWT granted their prayer for Hadhrat Umar RA. For me, this is the same for all the reverts. Allah SWT guides whom they will.
Big fan of your work.
Amazing turnaround. I’m late but welcome, brother.
And thank you Jon Bernthal. You should take Piers Morgan’s show!
His life was a plan by the All Mighty for one day to be the brother of those people he hated. I’m proud to call you my brother in Islam and I pray that Allah brings us together in the life Inshallah. May Allah protect you and your family habibi
Subhan Allah. I saw him years ago when he first converted and was narrating this story. Staying strong brother. May Allah protect you.
Masha'allah, Pure guidance from darkness to lightness
I didn't expect such an end to this discussion (video) intense 😮
Among unique journeys this one is definitely up there.
Look how far Brother Jon came, or is that an understatement
in one of his interviews, he claimed that the idea started because of something his daughter told him about a kid in school.
A truly remarkable story
Where’s the whole interview? This is good
im muslim from malaysia. ❤ salam from malaysia my bro
Holy shit .... Jon Bernthal has a RUclips Channel?? I subscribed straight away. I was literally todays day old when I've just found out.
Education is the key to all life. Al Qaeda in Bosnia had a very small training camp for a few people. That camp was purposely set up to capture latent terrorists who would like to join al Qaeda. Terrorist camp set up as bait. It is true that al-Qaeda members came to Bosnia in the 1990s to try to expand their influence, but they failed. They never succeeded.
Alhamdulillah, Jazakallah khairan....
3:20
If you want to see a glimpse of what muslims anywhere have gone through after 2001 just look at the smile of content on the lady's face while the man explains that he wanted to level the Islamic centre.
Jon looks shocked listening to all this but the women seems like she goes though this every single day of her life.
What a beautiful story. Loving this podcast!!
Jon I love how your platform shines light on people from diff. Walks of life the exact opposite of what our media does nowdays loved this
SubhanaAllah......look at him now,you has to real to know him not just Muslims...Alhamdullillah May Allah Bless All Muslims......🤲
I grew up in Bloomington, Indiana. In the 80s there was less Islamaphobia. Mac's story reminds me of the Malcolm X book and movie where the guy runs in the restaurants trying to Talk to Malcolm X. he says "I want to be a Muslim" Malcolm asks him if he knows what being a Muslim is. The young guy says 'no'. he tells him to go read Quran and find out about it before committing to it. he invites him to his sermons. That is how people should teach others. Learn it first before committing to it. It's not an easy commitment.
I love richard mckinney I saw his story last 7 years maybe !
Wow it blow my mind how honest he is about his past hatred and his evil thoughts, needs a lot of bravery to do so.
Man this story is crazy !!
God guides who he wants
Welcome Brother Mac to a family of over 2 billion people from every corner of our World
I joined the marines when I was 18 because I had run away a few years before and was facing prison. Marines got me straight and Jesus changed me.
Bro Jesus pbuh is a man what are you talking about
@@seearyari he is the son of God to me sir, the messiah, the alpha and omega, the beginning and the end...If you don't believe that I won't mock you, I expect the same respect. I have seen and experienced things you wouldn't believe. He is not just a man...he is.
@LeCorruptor no sir, life went way wrong when I did it my way. I gave my life to god drunk on the side of the road in Texas with a bottle of wild Turkey between my legs. I hated God and the thought of Jesus. Grew up in a stepfamily that was prominent in our church, elders even all the wild molesting us kids... then go sing about Jesus hours later. Wicked. God told me on the side of the road. " you have defined me off the sins of man claiming my name, not for who I am." He was right, I studied the Bible for myself and my life has never been the same. Even experienced dreams, demons and angels.
Again, I didn't change me, Jesus and what he did on the cross didn't just change me it saved me. If you don't believe that, I still love ya and wish you the best. Truly from my heart.
@Grimes Finds I'm a muslim but the respect and love for Jesus peace and blessings be upon him is mutual,live and let live ❤️
@@GrimesFinds he couldn't save himself how did he save you
Thank you bro, very educative....🙏
Anyone can change at anytime! Congrats to him!
Wow , just wow . Amazing pod
From who Allah wills, he will guide them towards Islam. Subhanallah
Jon is doing some great work and a great benefit to himself aswell because it will elevate his own acting skills