Catholicism is not a cult, but like all things people can take it way too far. And it's sad that people use the system that is Christ's Church as a system of control and abuse. It just goes to show you how fallible humans are, and none of us are immune to it.
This is describing most Catholics of another generation FYI. I live in Colorado and recently came back to the faith and the Denver Diocese are amazing, I am sure there are crazy religious people out there, but on large these types have died away.
This conversation is very interesting, and very sad. They each seem eager to place the blame on "Catholicism" for David's problems, when really it sounds like David's parents were screwed up jerks who seem to have driven him to rebel against everything related to their oppressive parenting. And since they wielded their faith as a weapon against him, he's rebelled against the church as well. I haven't heard any substantive criticism of the Catholic faith in this interview, as to why the faith isn't true. I just hear criticisms of total A-holes who were Catholic. It's undoubtedly true that many Catholics are jerks, but is it wise to abandon your faith in God because some of the people around you are acting improperly? Let no man stand between you and Jesus. The Catholic faith expressed properly is all about freedom, love and joy.
I would have liked to hear his opinion about the numerous Mennonite/Amish churches (cults) around his home town. There’s a great Amish bakery in Tipton, Mo.
Definitely weird aspects to the Catholic faith, but I wouldn't put it in "cult" territory simply because there's no real penalty for leaving. A nun can walk out of the convent, a priest away from the church, or a regular parishioner can just leave the faith completely. There's no harassment or following you around or kidnapping like you might see with other "religions."
It’s almost comical listening to David trot out every stereotypical trope from an ex-Catholic GenXer. I could play bingo with all the stuff he’s talking about. It’s honestly pathetic. When he leads with “can you believe our family went to church each sunday?!” like he was being put to work in the frickin coal mines, just shows how totally selfish and unserious guys from his generation are. These guys are just talking out their ass. Not to mention the terrible slander and falsehoods against the Church that he perpetuates here. And we younger people look back on the era of David’s youth as one of lax standards and doing whatever you want. David has convinced himself of a fantasy version of “growing up Catholic in the 70s/80s” I’m a late-millenial who came into the Catholic Church in my 20s after growing up in the kind of life that David thinks is so much better. It’s just cringey to listen to, it’s 15 minutes of dumb whining.
The one true Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, the Bride of Christ who for over 2,000 years have survived attacks, scandal, turmoil, schism and have had brave men die in the name of their unrelenting Faith to our Lord Jesus Christ– or 2 depressed addicts in show business who aren't fit to give advice, talking about their feelings and should probably reintroduce the idea of shame and self examination?
I'm praying for you both, and you can't stop me 🙏😌
@TommyP14
September 12, 2025 at 4:49 am
Hilarious how Dave goes after Catholicism saying it’s a cult in the same episode he quotes The BIG BOOK. If you don’t see the irony, I can’t help you.
@ThomasJones-ij6hv
September 12, 2025 at 4:49 am
Born Catholic, raised Catholic, Catholic school 1-12. When people ask me if I'm Catholic, I say no, the nuns literally beat the Jesus out of me.
@bananascoaster1243
September 12, 2025 at 4:49 am
You don't miss a Sunday or a 'holy day of obligation' it's in the name! 😂
@gardnert1
September 12, 2025 at 4:49 am
Catholicism is not a cult, but like all things people can take it way too far. And it's sad that people use the system that is Christ's Church as a system of control and abuse. It just goes to show you how fallible humans are, and none of us are immune to it.
@SCUBONZIES
September 12, 2025 at 4:49 am
Scam ,🤰🤮
@Bantesting
September 12, 2025 at 4:49 am
How the fuck do you call yourself a man pencil boy
@Conorguill
September 12, 2025 at 4:49 am
My family were Catholic and STRICT. I'm not religious at all but I don't recognise this Catholicism they discuss at all.
@Leafer55
September 12, 2025 at 4:49 am
Wow, lot of butt hurt catholics in this comment section.
@ezman141
September 12, 2025 at 4:49 am
One can also say that Hollywood itself is a cult too lol
@user-kp1ml5wq4d
September 12, 2025 at 4:49 am
This is describing most Catholics of another generation FYI. I live in Colorado and recently came back to the faith and the Denver Diocese are amazing, I am sure there are crazy religious people out there, but on large these types have died away.
@xomegbulex
September 12, 2025 at 4:49 am
i don't agree with much said on this conversation
@TheReal-Mōz-Art
September 12, 2025 at 4:49 am
A cult is a religion that you don't like, and a religion is a cult that you do like. In other words, he's right.
@Thee_Finger
September 12, 2025 at 4:49 am
This conversation is very interesting, and very sad. They each seem eager to place the blame on "Catholicism" for David's problems, when really it sounds like David's parents were screwed up jerks who seem to have driven him to rebel against everything related to their oppressive parenting. And since they wielded their faith as a weapon against him, he's rebelled against the church as well. I haven't heard any substantive criticism of the Catholic faith in this interview, as to why the faith isn't true. I just hear criticisms of total A-holes who were Catholic. It's undoubtedly true that many Catholics are jerks, but is it wise to abandon your faith in God because some of the people around you are acting improperly? Let no man stand between you and Jesus. The Catholic faith expressed properly is all about freedom, love and joy.
@jo-annfat-bricks2471
September 12, 2025 at 4:49 am
Nuns have Dark Habits.
@mocatfish
September 12, 2025 at 4:49 am
I would have liked to hear his opinion about the numerous Mennonite/Amish churches (cults) around his home town. There’s a great Amish bakery in Tipton, Mo.
@Candide1776
September 12, 2025 at 4:49 am
Definitely weird aspects to the Catholic faith, but I wouldn't put it in "cult" territory simply because there's no real penalty for leaving. A nun can walk out of the convent, a priest away from the church, or a regular parishioner can just leave the faith completely. There's no harassment or following you around or kidnapping like you might see with other "religions."
@jerryp6001
September 12, 2025 at 4:49 am
Ha. 7:30
I'll have to stop asking what religion or denomination do you belong to.
What cult…I mean religion are you?
@CatholicSamurai
September 12, 2025 at 4:49 am
It’s almost comical listening to David trot out every stereotypical trope from an ex-Catholic GenXer. I could play bingo with all the stuff he’s talking about. It’s honestly pathetic.
When he leads with “can you believe our family went to church each sunday?!” like he was being put to work in the frickin coal mines, just shows how totally selfish and unserious guys from his generation are. These guys are just talking out their ass. Not to mention the terrible slander and falsehoods against the Church that he perpetuates here. And we younger people look back on the era of David’s youth as one of lax standards and doing whatever you want. David has convinced himself of a fantasy version of “growing up Catholic in the 70s/80s”
I’m a late-millenial who came into the Catholic Church in my 20s after growing up in the kind of life that David thinks is so much better.
It’s just cringey to listen to, it’s 15 minutes of dumb whining.
@KelticTim
September 12, 2025 at 4:49 am
No, not every Saints day, just the Holy Days of Obligation. 10 seconds in and the BS starts. Let’s go
@michaelmccarty7993
September 12, 2025 at 4:49 am
Fuck. This is the therapy I didn't know was available. You mean it's not just me?!
@KIDDINGKINDA
September 12, 2025 at 4:49 am
@CriticalThinking88
September 12, 2025 at 4:49 am
All religion is a cult. They've all been used as a way to control the masses. Just like how Covid was.
@hankgoresich6836
September 12, 2025 at 4:49 am
Typical hackneyed critique of religion.
@RyanKatsuRivera
September 12, 2025 at 4:49 am
Take advice from:
The one true Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, the Bride of Christ who for over 2,000 years have survived attacks, scandal, turmoil, schism and have had brave men die in the name of their unrelenting Faith to our Lord Jesus Christ– or 2 depressed addicts in show business who aren't fit to give advice, talking about their feelings and should probably reintroduce the idea of shame and self examination?
I'm praying for you both, and you can't stop me 🙏😌
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