Why America Went Crazy and How You Can Stay Sane | David French | 2024

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  • Опубликовано: 15 ноя 2024

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  • @ktsempai1106
    @ktsempai1106 Месяц назад +12

    I'm really glad I listened to this speech. Thank you, David French! I agree that we are living in a friendship desert. I want all who come into contact with me to feel their Savior's love for them, even if we disagree politically. I have some very very strong opinions and this will be challenging for me to do, but I feel that my Savior has called me to do so. So I will try my best :-)

  • @viennehaake9149
    @viennehaake9149 Месяц назад +5

    I love to read his articles and hear him talk. Im a Christian and I dont have near the love love he speaks of for many christians and avoid them like the plague. He just oozes warmth, intellect & talent. Thank you!

    • @ninamarie9650
      @ninamarie9650 13 дней назад +1

      I ran from the Catholic Church for the last 15+ years of my almost32 years of life… I wish I had speakers and leaders like Mr French bc I feel if I had I wouldn’t had lost all that time without a faith . He’s so into and loves his faith but isn’t a “far gone” in the head Christian/preacher like many have turned into, on those pulpits. So grateful an ad of his came across my fb cuz now I’m watching his videos ❤

  • @suelowder8849
    @suelowder8849 Месяц назад +4

    This is amazing. What a talented man, insightful and uplifting speech. Everyone should hear this. Thank you!!

  • @Boundless500
    @Boundless500 Месяц назад +5

    What a great speech. Very needed. And something no one talks about.
    UNIFIED IN CHRIST. ALL ARE CHILDREN OF GOD. WE ARE ALL BROTHERS AND SISTERS.
    Only Christ's teachings can unify.
    Love is supreme.

  • @ValerieChing865
    @ValerieChing865 Месяц назад +4

    Thank you for speaking at BYU, David!

  • @steltron
    @steltron Месяц назад +13

    17:20 "When there's hatred and division and animosity, that's when followers of Jesus Christ hear their music." I love this! get out there and stop the hate! Let's find things in common, let's bring love and compassion.

  • @charchar2298
    @charchar2298 Месяц назад +10

    ‘Crisis of affection’ is such a perfect summation for what we are dealing with currently. I feel like there is this numbing for actual faith/religion, and it’s being replaced with faith in government/a specific leader. We’re finding our purpose in politics!!

  • @Perykvaal
    @Perykvaal Месяц назад +2

    We need *way* more of this sentiment (and put in action, too) like this. Well said, sir!

  • @NeebyPls
    @NeebyPls Месяц назад +2

    What an amazing talk! Thank you David

  • @teregerber2811
    @teregerber2811 Месяц назад +3

    Loved this talk!

  • @sarahwilson3974
    @sarahwilson3974 10 дней назад

    I hear the music!!!🙌🙌🙌

  • @peacefulsoundtracks
    @peacefulsoundtracks Месяц назад +3

    Interesting. This is also why I’ve never desired to live in Utah as a Latter Day Saint, especially central Utah where Latter Day Saints are the majority. I’ve always appreciated the diversity and friendship that comes from living where we are from all walks of life. And as an outsider to Utah, I could definitely see the “too many people in one area becoming extreme” thing every time I visited.
    Great thoughts, thank you. Loved your story about Leo at the end. ❤

    • @leoBrodhead
      @leoBrodhead 10 дней назад

      Me too! I’m the Leo! :-)

  • @jgcramermd
    @jgcramermd Месяц назад +51

    That is why employing the complete name of the Church exemplifies the answer. The solution is Christ, and -- and the Latter-day Saints exercising true charity.

    • @kathypaaaina3953
      @kathypaaaina3953 Месяц назад

      Aloha hugs 🤗 I Belong To The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints So I don't understand you.

  • @minaguta4147
    @minaguta4147 Месяц назад +12

    David French is one of the smartest, kindest men on the planet. I'm so glad BYU invited him to speak.

  • @doctorf7501
    @doctorf7501 15 дней назад

    A lot of people liked this talk. It’s much easier to talk about than to do. You can be pretty sure that the other side doesn’t want to destroy the country… you can also be sure there are some shared values. Don’t “other” your fellow citizens. MOST importantly, don’t stand by when people of your own political stripe attack them unfairly. This is the MOST important thing you can do to heal a divided nation.

  • @ValerieChing865
    @ValerieChing865 Месяц назад +1

    Also really loved this talk. The stats are really informative and interesting too

  • @deborahjones8175
    @deborahjones8175 Месяц назад +18

    Excellent speech! So true! Thank you. ❤😊

  • @HallPhoebe
    @HallPhoebe Месяц назад +1

    Good thoughts.

  • @JulieWolf
    @JulieWolf Месяц назад +1

    Agreed! and I am not even a Christian (stickly speaking). I just Love God.

  • @alightinthestorm
    @alightinthestorm Месяц назад +9

    Are we not going to talk about the fact that the early Michael Keaton Batman wasn’t the Dark Knight, that was Christian Bale. Haha not trying to be nit picky. Enjoyed the talk! Just pointing out that I’m old enough to remember both movies, and I’m a fellow nerd and not gonna let that by me 😂

  • @ourfamilytrek
    @ourfamilytrek Месяц назад +41

    I'd love to see a true conservative Christian political commentator invited to BYU. I appreciated Mr. French's comments, but in his career, he speaks and writes in a way that is very divisive. While I am very welcoming and value learning from many who don't believe as I do, I would appreciate a balanced approach, especially for our student body at the Church's university.

    • @Joshuacowley
      @Joshuacowley Месяц назад +9

      I'm confused about how you feel like his message wasn't "a balanced approach".

    • @alightinthestorm
      @alightinthestorm Месяц назад +7

      I just heard of him from this speech. Is there anything in this talk you found particularly reductive. I really hope I don’t sound condescending by asking because I’m not trying to be. Just asking from the perspective of someone who doesn’t really get into political stuff and genuinely curious.

    • @minaguta4147
      @minaguta4147 Месяц назад +9

      Stop it. David has called out hypocrisy in the Evangelical movement, and has suffered greatly for it. That's not divisive; that's standing up for what's right.

    • @DGZGSGEGIGKG
      @DGZGSGEGIGKG Месяц назад +3

      You want Charlie Kirk. 😂😂😂

  • @debena6531
    @debena6531 Месяц назад +31

    It’s not about hate, it’s about standing up and saying something just isn’t right.

    • @cherrycoy163
      @cherrycoy163 Месяц назад

      I totally agree! It's not about hatred, it's about sin. The Book of Mormon flat out tells us that it's about the Gadianton Robbers taking over. So now, standing up for what is right is now all of a sudden hatred. Really the problem is sin and the solution is repentance. This is the same solution that has existed to the same problem since Earth was created. Cain wants to kill Abel. They killed Christ. There was a Holocost. It's all sin. Repentance is the solution.

    • @Kodassauro2021
      @Kodassauro2021 Месяц назад +8

      Standing up and hate are two different things. He’s talking about hate.

    • @SharonStoneman-n4q
      @SharonStoneman-n4q Месяц назад +1

      ...exactly what I was thinking...

    • @brenwilliams6163
      @brenwilliams6163 Месяц назад +6

      It's about having difficult conversations in a way that both feel heard.

  • @elitster
    @elitster Месяц назад +9

    Well meaning brother. To simplify further. It’s “pride” on both sides of the aisle. Christ is the answer. Christs love. His love is far from the world’s definition. Christs love includes calling us to repent, to change, to flee from our unrighteous thinking, reverse our embracing of now accepted evil concepts, to improve and become more like Him, loving liberty, loving moral agency.

  • @sherrykroon7034
    @sherrykroon7034 Месяц назад +2

    Excellent talk! I agree with his comments and that we should love one another! As Christ stated, “pray for them which despitefully use you and persecute you.”Matt. 5:44
    Can you imagine a world where everyone was a loving neighbor? 🥰

  • @amypola5903
    @amypola5903 Месяц назад +10

    CPTSD or childhood trauma is an injury to one's ability to connect. I like the suggestions for reconnecting offered.

  • @jackiechild1199
    @jackiechild1199 Месяц назад +10

    Beautiful!! I want to share your talk to the world 🌎 ❤

  • @angeewalz6034
    @angeewalz6034 Месяц назад +7

    Thank you for teaching this important concept about The law of group polarization and how when people of like minds gather, they tend to become more extreme. May we as an LDS culture guard ourselves from falling into this pattern of thinking.

  • @Joshuacowley
    @Joshuacowley Месяц назад +2

    As an alumnus, I'm honored to have had you give this message at BYU. Fantastic!

  • @johnhigley859
    @johnhigley859 Месяц назад +19

    Amen, Brother!

  • @wendyray7895
    @wendyray7895 Месяц назад +19

    “What is the solution to our crazy, hate-filled politics? It isn’t one party winning and another party losing; it isn’t your favorite politician winning and your most-hated politician losing; it is actually replacing alienization and loneliness with connection and love.
    The reason behind the reason for our politics is the lack of connection.”

    • @tiffanyseavy565
      @tiffanyseavy565 Месяц назад +4

      No friend, the reason is because so many, many people have been deceived to think good is evil and evil is good. We need the true Jesus that requires righteous living and repentance not the teddy bear Jesus that loves everyone and excuses their disobedience and every "choice" is equal. It's not. It can't be.

  • @irishrosa6115
    @irishrosa6115 Месяц назад +9

    "...to heal, you need to extend yourself..to love your neighbor..to [help] others feel a sense of belonging..."🙏

  • @Laurie-u9j
    @Laurie-u9j Месяц назад +17

    David, it's like you were hand-picked by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Prophet and President Russell M. Nelson who has been begging us to be Christlike and peacemakerd. I've listened to you on the Bulwark and speaking with Tim Alberta and others. Thank you for your discipleship and bringing this timely message to BYU

  • @susanmikegray
    @susanmikegray Месяц назад +5

    Excellent. Thanks

  • @kristayates8942
    @kristayates8942 Месяц назад +8

    Excellent! Well said!

  • @jackieallred2560
    @jackieallred2560 Месяц назад +7

    Nailed it.

  • @DevelopmentalIssues-e3y
    @DevelopmentalIssues-e3y Месяц назад +1

    Im in Ukraine now its more America then America

  • @jeaniedelaney4711
    @jeaniedelaney4711 Месяц назад +9

    Amazing talk! ❤❤❤

  • @victoria8801
    @victoria8801 Месяц назад +2

    He basically addressed the questions without coming up with any effective solutions.

  • @reinabrowne
    @reinabrowne Месяц назад +1

    Rad!! Thank you so much for sharing this. You inspired me!

  • @karenlundstedt7612
    @karenlundstedt7612 Месяц назад +3

    Unfortunately we will be hated and persecuted for being like Christ, as He was. He went about doing good, and was hated for it. Know who you serve and fear not, the coming days will be a test of our faith.

  • @joanyhawkes12
    @joanyhawkes12 Месяц назад

    Bravo!!

  • @Kcall1234
    @Kcall1234 Месяц назад +28

    I disagree. People from different political persuasions disagree but don’t hate each other. Pollsters represent what they’re trying to find…..they poll those who represent the bias they want to perpetuate. Americans are the most tolerant people on the planet. Again, I strongly disagree with the premise of this address.

    • @brunopezzey9516
      @brunopezzey9516 Месяц назад +21

      He's not making the claim - he's reporting what Pew Research is discovering by asking people to describe their own feelings about the other side... and specifically about 'extreme' positions on the other side.
      You can disagree, but Pew Research has the data.

    • @NunyoBudness
      @NunyoBudness Месяц назад +17

      Idk. I've seen a lot of intense, vitriolic social media posts that seem like more than just disagreement.

    • @lydia397
      @lydia397 Месяц назад +6

      I read the phrase 'contempt' about the current political division, meant as 'I'm not only right, and you're wrong, but you are also evil.' This, the article stated, gives people the feeling that can excuse their own (bad) behavior, because they are 'the good guy'. I thought it was enlightening. Of course, we should reach out with kindness and a listening ear, even if we disagree.

    • @tiffanyseavy565
      @tiffanyseavy565 Месяц назад +9

      You're lucky because it's not that way everywhere in America and not in every heart. The book of Mormon testifies of that too.

    • @brenwilliams6163
      @brenwilliams6163 Месяц назад +1

      Actually, North Americans tend to be arrogant and unaware due to the lack of international perspectives. When you live someplace like Europe, you tend to be much more aware of other international perspectives because international residents are everywhere.

  • @joyswenson7941
    @joyswenson7941 Месяц назад +6

    That was wonderful! ❤

  • @thisfam
    @thisfam Месяц назад +1

    Excellent perspectives. Thank you!

  • @christopherjones2669
    @christopherjones2669 Месяц назад +10

    Nephi never hated Lemuel and Laman; and Peter never hated the Pharisees; and red states have hobbies and life is too short to hate; you are wrong, Mr. French. People who attend church, any church, live by a higher active spirit of community and service. One is active or re-active. USA has dance, golf, math, baseball, hockey, faith, poetry, concerts, nature hikes, trips to beach, community, marriage and bar-b-q's.

    • @elitster
      @elitster Месяц назад +1

      @@christopherjones2669 great comment

    • @prezidyent
      @prezidyent Месяц назад +1

      Nephi was angry.
      2 Nephi 4: 27 Why am I angry because of mine enemy?
      28 Awake, my soul! No longer droop in sin. Rejoice, O my heart, and give place no more for the enemy of my soul.
      29 Do not anger again because of mine enemies.

    • @LavenderBlue-g1j
      @LavenderBlue-g1j Месяц назад +1

      ​@prezidyent so was Christ when he overturned the money changers
      ....anger and hate are not synonymous. There is righteous anger

  • @richard-ri2hn
    @richard-ri2hn Месяц назад +10

    THANK YOU

  • @Nova7o9
    @Nova7o9 Месяц назад +3

    Gotta say, not loving the instant jump into the middle of the talk. I prefer to skip it and go straight to the actual beginning, but it’s annoying since there isn’t an obvious break in between.

  • @richardm5884
    @richardm5884 Месяц назад +17

    God's love is not unconditional. He has a perfect love for His children, but He does have conditions and expectations from us.
    David French doesn't come off as convincing to me.

    • @shalomsims
      @shalomsims Месяц назад +2

      I see what you are saying. I think the difference here is worth and worthiness. God wants to give us all his blessings because he loves us by default. But in order to receive all that we has prepared for us, we need to be live the commandments he gave us that not only prepares us to receive those blessings but qualifies us. Much like a bank doesn't just give out a 1 million dollar credit line as soon as you open a bank account. We show God that we are responsible enough for 1000 and he gives us 10000. Then we become able to handle that and he gives us more as well. I know banks and "love" don't really work in this analogy but I hope I get my thoughts across lol
      I agree that God does have conditions and expectations. But that doesn't mean his love is conditional. He wants to us to grow because he loves us.

    • @brunopezzey9516
      @brunopezzey9516 Месяц назад +7

      God's blessings are not unconditional... but God's love is unconditional. Are you a parent? You love your children no matter what they do. Their behavior can tear you apart, but you love them.

    • @DGZGSGEGIGKG
      @DGZGSGEGIGKG Месяц назад +2

      Disagree. His love IS unconditional. Certain blessings are not. Exhalation is not. Eternal Life is not.

    • @cub3head
      @cub3head Месяц назад

      @@brunopezzey9516I definitely recommend that you read Russell M. Nelson’s article Divine Love from the early 2000s. He writes a whole lengthy article explaining how God’s love is conditional and that unconditional love is unbiblical. It’s a beautiful well written article which has been referenced many times by apostles in the past couple years in general conference.

    • @cub3head
      @cub3head Месяц назад

      @@DGZGSGEGIGKG​​⁠I definitely recommend that you read Russell M. Nelson’s article Divine Love from the early 2000s. He writes a whole lengthy article explaining how God’s love is conditional and that unconditional love is unbiblical. It’s a beautiful well written article which has been referenced many times by apostles in the past couple years in general conference.

  • @taffy255
    @taffy255 Месяц назад +6

    My goodness this is on point. Such a necessary talk!!
    Reminds me of the John Cleese sketch "Advantages of Extremism."

  • @serenamg
    @serenamg Месяц назад +2

    CTR ♾️

  • @vintagevickie8225
    @vintagevickie8225 Месяц назад +2

    Bravo 👏🏻

  • @ildenete3235
    @ildenete3235 Месяц назад +3

    Incrivelmente os mandamentos inclusive o de pensar celeste do presidente Nelson e os convênios do Templo, não são sugestões. O esforço mental fisico e espiritual são os mesmos mas as consequências da decisão inicial não aparentemente visíveis mas são opostas e finalmente drásticas de amar ou odiar.
    Da simplicidade á sofisticação da plenitude de amar a Deus de Jesus Cristo.
    Amo meu Pai Celestial.

  • @findJoyHappinessandGod
    @findJoyHappinessandGod Месяц назад +2

    I’m sure he is a nice guy…but I find that that like most people, he is afraid to offend evil….
    I do agree with his very good point that he hints at that ministering and reaching out
    to people who completely disagree with you to show them that their preconceived notions
    about people like you are wrong is good missionary tool if you have the moral and
    spiritual fortitude to not be corrupted.
    There was too much go along to get along at
    any cost which damages the truth of God and advances much darkness in the world.
    I think it is good to disagree but not be Disagreeable… I am very politically minded,
    but I’m actually in a state of hatred or anger… I have complete numbness and a lot of
    shock turned into apathy. I despise some and feel bad for those who advance so much evil onto the people and harder their hearts…..
    there are so many who want to destroy freedom of
    speech in DC (religious, political and moral)
    There are many who hate freedom and you have to expose it and bring it up… There are
    also also those who want to destroy freedom assembly, and freedom of worship to call sin a sin.
    I really do not believe that division is due to politics in itself but Satan his unseen spirit legions and mortal servants most as duped and gullible and many love darkness more then light.
    The division is because some people are deeply rooted to their moral virtues and have
    everlasting hatred for sin, and do not want to see their Children and grandchildren,
    completely ravaged by moral storms and moral drought that leaves a spiritual death and sickness
    (that of course translates into physical problems)
    to such a degree that the whole world is spiritually sick and decaying…. Is quite simple why very many People are upset they feel betrayal!!……they work very hard to
    support a government who tries as hard as they can with their money to corrupt their children to propagate unwholesome and un
    virtuous values and to frame the people (who pay the government to protect them) As the bad guys? Are we supposed to have any
    passion or human feeling of injustice or
    being wronged or do we have to say all divisions is unhealthy and evil dose not factor in as the root problem sing pass the buck no matter what…that deep seated pathological selfishness is not at the root of most problems, along with no humility and faith in God….and go along to get along while we are getting fleeced, Abused and slandered

    • @kathypaaaina3953
      @kathypaaaina3953 Месяц назад

      @FindJovHappinessandGod, I understand you I understand Angers as one of the steps of Grieving & yes I can be bitter or better by getting involved in service, not if
      You could be in a dangerous situation. Prater and Personal revelation is needed we all are living different walks of Life and stages
      GBY

  • @CanadaBoards
    @CanadaBoards Месяц назад +20

    Although well-intentioned, filled with commonplace observations and advice rather than substantive, thought-provoking content.

    • @Laurie-u9j
      @Laurie-u9j Месяц назад +9

      WHAT??!?? This presentation was so timely and relevant to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints --especially for BYU students, many of whom will be first-time presidential voters in November. It has been a sad experience for me to know how many of my fellow, active church friends can be more "Maga" than Mitt Romney...In light of our dear prophet's admonitions to be higher, holier peacemakers, and followers of Christ, I pray that we will choose the candidate that supports personal freedom, hope joy.

    • @tiffanyseavy565
      @tiffanyseavy565 Месяц назад +1

      It's not general conference my dude

    • @tiffanyseavy565
      @tiffanyseavy565 Месяц назад +2

      ​@@Laurie-u9jyou err in that last statement. We should not be voting for "personal freedom" we should be voting for RIGHTEOUS LAWS. And from what I can see, no candidate fits that.

    • @victoria8801
      @victoria8801 Месяц назад

      Totally agree

  • @KUnstLieber
    @KUnstLieber Месяц назад +1

  • @TimDavie5
    @TimDavie5 Месяц назад +2

    This was great, loved the concept of the WWE walk-out music. Great points. ❤

  • @healthedwithcougar8973
    @healthedwithcougar8973 Месяц назад +11

    "The 'Law of Group Polarization'...when people of like mind gather they tend to become more extreme." Wow, seems to explain Utah County perfectly.

  • @osfloresoca
    @osfloresoca Месяц назад +8

    😊

  • @ValerieChing865
    @ValerieChing865 Месяц назад +1

    Wrastling 😂

  • @Afc91artistNC
    @Afc91artistNC Месяц назад +9

    David French: Thank you for wearing a Batman costume/still having friends.

  • @MANUGIN808
    @MANUGIN808 Месяц назад +2

    Let this man cook!! 🧑🏽‍🍳🍳🥘

  • @TupperwarePete
    @TupperwarePete Месяц назад +5

    Thank you