Everything We Know About God Is Wrong | w/ Shabbos Kestenbaum

Shabbos Kestenbaum is a student activist and former lead plaintiff in a case against his alma mater, Harvard University, alleging systemic antisemitism. A frequent contributor on national media, Shabbos has testified before the U.S. Congress and the Israeli Knesset, and speaks internationally on American politics and Gen Z-related issues. Once a progressive and Bernie Sanders supporter, Shabbos experienced a political transformation after witnessing the left’s reaction to the October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks. He began speaking out and gained national attention for his keynote speech at the Republican National Convention. He later joined the Trump 2024 campaign, focusing on youth outreach and free speech advocacy. Today, Shabbos is a leading voice against the radical ideology influencing America's youth. You can find more of Shabbos's content on his series "Theological" with @PragerU and on Instagram @shabboskest or X.com: ShabbosK 0:00 Intro 0:41 Understanding God and his plans 8:19 Is it good to be perfect? 9:52 Does God really care what we do? 18:46 How could God tell us to do evil things? 22:04 The essence of Judaism 25:04 How higher education, modern psychology, and religion teach narcissism 28:35 I told a girl I love her – and she did not reciprocate 32:48 If you can love a woman, then you can love God 36:09 Should someone observe Judaism if they don’t believe in God 40:08 The story of when a little girl thought God was mad at her 42:56 The beauty of Shabbat 45:44 Is Judaism a religion? 49:19 If the world disappeared, would it matter? 57:21 Stop trying to get to Heaven 59:13 How to find your soul mate 1:05:00 Encourage people to stop using God 1:07:37 Rabbi Friedman’s book ►► Get yourself a copy of Rabbi Friedman's best-selling, life-changing book, now available in English! *I Didn't Ask to Be Born* https://store.itsgoodtoknow.org/product/i-didnt-ask-to-be… ►►Ask Rabbi Manis Friedman Your Questions In His Private Soul Circle Community: http://join.itsgoodtoknow.org/soul-circle Social media: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealrabbimanis Instagram: https://instagram.com/RabbiManisFriedman Facebook: https://facebook.com/theRabbiManisFriedman Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManisFriedman Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/RabbiFriedman Rabbi Manis Friedman is a world-renowned author, counselor, lecturer and philosopher who uses ancient wisdom and modern wit to captivate audiences around the world. For bookings, please call Zalman at 800-656-KNOW (5669) or email support@itsgoodtoknow.org Produced by It's Good To Know