A year ago I found a series on youtube by 'evid3nc3' about deconversion that affected my life. I had never seen anything like that before. This summer I started a social project on belief and the effects of the Jesus message on young people. I want to begin expressing what I am learning through art and youtube, I just finished my first video which is the beginning of my deconversion story, but eventually I want to expand into broader social contexts and meanings. I hope this connects in some way with you.
http://www.youtube.c...h?v=aa5FDATiErk
Eli
Video 'jesus & Young People'
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Posted 26 September 2010 - 07:11 PM
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Posted 26 September 2010 - 07:27 PM
prplfox, that was an outstanding video! Very well conceived and edited and your voiceover was right on the money. You have quite a talent in this area. I thought it was so good that I am anxiously awaiting the next part to learn about your deconversion.
One thing that stands out in this video is that you were a sincere Christian. While I was in college back in the early 1980s, I also took a religious course which introduced me to the concept that Genesis (as that was what the course was about) was written by multiple authors over a long span of time. It was the first time I had ever heard of such a thing, but it had a lasting impact on me as I presume we will see in future videos it did on you, too. The professor you discuss near the end of the video, sounds like a really nice and caring individual.
Welcome to ExC.
One thing that stands out in this video is that you were a sincere Christian. While I was in college back in the early 1980s, I also took a religious course which introduced me to the concept that Genesis (as that was what the course was about) was written by multiple authors over a long span of time. It was the first time I had ever heard of such a thing, but it had a lasting impact on me as I presume we will see in future videos it did on you, too. The professor you discuss near the end of the video, sounds like a really nice and caring individual.
Welcome to ExC.
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Posted 26 September 2010 - 07:50 PM
Wow.
Just Wow.
I didn't pay attention to what you typed, because I went looking for part two.
Thank you for sharing this.
Just Wow.
I didn't pay attention to what you typed, because I went looking for part two.
Thank you for sharing this.
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Posted 26 September 2010 - 09:37 PM
. . . I hope this connects in some way with you.
Eli
It really did, Eli.
Every dimension of the video was great. You have such a sincere and warm style. And the artwork is splendid!
Thanks for posting it. Please keep us updated when you finish new videos.
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Posted 27 September 2010 - 12:19 AM
Eli - Good stuff. Let us know when part two comes out. Can't wait to see it.
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Posted 27 September 2010 - 12:57 AM
Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing. Glory!
The part of your video that really hit home with me was the shots of you and others praying at church. I used to participate in activities like that too when I was young. It seemed right and really important at the time, but now of course I realize it was absurd and a complete waste of time and I regret wasting my youth being religious instead of having fun and enjoying life. But I'm making up for lost time doing that now!
The part of your video that really hit home with me was the shots of you and others praying at church. I used to participate in activities like that too when I was young. It seemed right and really important at the time, but now of course I realize it was absurd and a complete waste of time and I regret wasting my youth being religious instead of having fun and enjoying life. But I'm making up for lost time doing that now!
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Posted 27 September 2010 - 07:01 PM
One thing that stands out in this video is that you were a sincere Christian.
Welcome to ExC.
Thanks, I've been reading the stories on this site for 2 years, and it contributed to me being able to make a video like this. I hope I can do a lot with this channel.
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Posted 27 September 2010 - 07:05 PM
Wow.
Just Wow.
I didn't pay attention to what you typed, because I went looking for part two.
Thank you for sharing this.
You are welcome, I hope there is meaning in it for you. I'll make part 2 in a few weeks.
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Posted 27 September 2010 - 07:10 PM
I was impressed by your video. It is very high quality. I think it was courageous to put yourself in it the way you did, as a sincere and very motivated Christian.
I wish you the best in your future videos. You are doing a great service.
I wish you the best in your future videos. You are doing a great service.
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Posted 27 September 2010 - 07:19 PM
I'll make part 2 in a few weeks.
I hope you'll post it when it is completed.
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Posted 28 September 2010 - 12:40 AM
That was excellent, prplfox!
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Posted 28 September 2010 - 01:07 AM
That was such a wonderfully made video,,,and I live in western new york so that was cool to see you've been around my area
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Posted 28 September 2010 - 07:10 AM
Very nicely done. I just subscribed.
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Posted 28 September 2010 - 08:39 AM
Wow, that was really good. I look forward to part II.
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Posted 01 October 2010 - 09:12 PM
I think it was courageous to put yourself in it the way you did
You are doing a great service.
Deva, the driving purpose is helping people [service] thank you so much for your encouragement
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Very well done. I've subscribed and look forward to future installments.
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Posted 06 October 2010 - 12:06 AM
your video is amazing. Beautiful. You have so much talent! I am very, very impressed.
I commend you for being so transparent. That takes a lot of courage. I'm sure we can all identify with your video. I know I can. What you said about college giving you an opportunity to see things in a new way was spot on! My whole deconversion was during college and I had some very caring professors who took time outside of class to help me figure out all the crazy emotions and thoughts that go with losing a treasured faith. This video is gift to all who watch it.
I'm anxiously awaiting part 2.
I commend you for being so transparent. That takes a lot of courage. I'm sure we can all identify with your video. I know I can. What you said about college giving you an opportunity to see things in a new way was spot on! My whole deconversion was during college and I had some very caring professors who took time outside of class to help me figure out all the crazy emotions and thoughts that go with losing a treasured faith. This video is gift to all who watch it.
I'm anxiously awaiting part 2.
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Posted 08 January 2011 - 02:21 AM
Thank you for that video! Very well made and the artwork is beautiful. I think you covered many important points and you made them very well. I think that you video will be something for questioners to watch without feeling like their beliefs are being threated or ridiculed. I look forward to seeing Part 2!
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Posted 08 January 2011 - 06:05 PM
Thankyou, prplfox.
I'll subscribe, too.
I'll subscribe, too.
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Posted 08 January 2011 - 09:07 PM
I look forward to seeing Part 2!
Part 2 is on youtube:
http://www.youtube.c...h?v=h97IurNPoG8
I'm making part 3 right now.
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