I was kind of disappointed as I am a Martin Spurlok fan. I also am a Christian that really HATES Christmas

Through the silliness and drama, the message is clear.

Does anyone else see the irony in having to watch commercials throughout this entire film?

We are talking about Christs’ Mass, aren’t we?

Let us not forget the birthday boy and what he accomplished.

Merry Christmas --- Peace on Earth and Goodwill to all !

What about a movie called “What Would Mohamed Eat?” for ramadan?  Well, that would get muslims all upset and we can’t simply have it, right?  (Is this taht I just wrote “hate speech”?)

We stopped shopping about 3 years ago and now spend christmas giving in the form of service to the homeless and nursing homes.  No tree or anything else in the house just taking the time to give to others.  Our family consist of my wife, son 18 and daughter 13.  Everyone loves christmas day, plus the season becomes more of a time we spend with ourselves and enjoy each other.

Documentary or “mockumentary” - the reason I enjoyed this was sort of as an inside joke between me and my kid - we had seen Reverend Billy on a dutch tv show called “Man Bijt Hond” The show was in New York City to celebrate the anniversary of the founding of New Amsterdam. Then he was talking about his ‘church’ and a possible bid at the mayoralty. At the time we thought he was a totally made-up persona for that particular show, however, we kept bumping into other evidence of his existence elsewhere. Now this! What fun!

Documentary or “mockumentary” - the reason I enjoyed this was sort of as an inside joke between me and my kid - we had seen Reverend Billy on a dutch tv show called “Man Bijt Hond” The show was in New York City to celebrate the anniversary of the founding of New Amsterdam. Then he was talking about his ‘church’ and a possible bid at the mayoralty. At the time we thought he was a totally made-up persona for that particular show, however, we kept bumping into other evidence of his existence elsewhere. Now this! What fun!

I “happened” upon the film and glad I did.  It reminded me of what I had thought of, but not implementing it.  I wanted to go to the streets and interview people asking them what does Christmas mean to them and why do they celebrate it.  In the interviews in the film, I didn’t once hear Jesus mentioned.  Christ has really been taking out of the meaning of Christmas.  I pray the best for Rev. Billy and Morgan Spurlock for bringing awareness and hopefully raising the consciousness of some people. What would Jesus buy?  What does His heart feel to see the “celebration” of his birth so commercialized. Keep up the good work.

It’s about time. Now, if only my wife could see the insanity of the enire Christmas shopping frenzie, I might actually have a retirement to look forwawd to, instead of living on dogfood.

Good Lord people!  Quit taking this movie so seriously!  It’s called a MOCKumentary for a reason.  If you’re familiar with any of Morgan Spurlock’s other movies (Super Size Me. . .), you’d know he’s making an entertaining social commentary, not a religious documentary.  Goodness sakes.  His point is to raise awareness of a growing cultural phenomenon (holiday shopping extremes) by using a caricature of a religious sect.  The “Church of Stop Shopping” doesn’t actually exist. . . it was created for the purpose of this film to interject a humorous approach to (what Spurlock considers to be) a serious sociological problem.  I repeat, Spurlock is making a SOCIAL COMMENTARY and NOT a religious documentary.  Enjoy it for what he intended it to be.

Preach the word! This year the stores started advertising for Christmas, during Thanksgiving! It is getting out of control! So preach Rev. Billy! I am a pastor of a major church, in DC. Jesus used parables when he preached, to make a point!

("OK, First of all if you truly are a Christian you would be spending more time w/ family and friends that just giving cash. You would follow Jesus’ example. Secondly not all Christians ride around in BMWs and Lexus’s. I myself am a Christian but live modestly because I don’t have much but I give what I can. And to answer the Atheist who posted before me the only way you get to heaaven is not by good works but through the gift God gave us through Jesus Christ himself. He died for all of our sins because he was the perfect sacrifice because never sinned and died for all mankind. He rose from the dead to defeat death so that those who believe may live w/ him in heaven. As far as giving time I serve once a week in a prison ministry reaching out to those in a youth detention facility around my town. My wife knows I can’t afford to give her fancy gifts all the time but she knows what I do give her is from my heart. So not all Christians are a bunch of rich hypocrites. Remember we aren’t perfect but forgiven by God through what Christ did for us. It is not by works that we should boast but through the gift of God through Jesus Christ our Lord")

...So faith of itself, if it does not
have works, is dead.

James 2:14-18

This should be shown in every church, synagogue, temple everywhere. People need to think before they buy and they need to bring the holidays back not just buying. I’m gonna show my daughter this film and pass it along!!!

these comments are hilarious/sad. next time you hear these words: “megachurch being built” “tithe for (fill in holy reason)” or “that rosary is $4.99” just remind yourself that the church isn’t a business run by an imaginary C.E.O. i admit it bothers me that ‘pastor billy’ thinks using the church pulpit will stop the formation of brand addiction, which is really all he is protesting, not the act of paying for goods or services.

lastly, you can not argue with monotheists. the more you point out the lack of logic in their assumptions and beliefs, the more they claim a sense of faith that can fill in their gaps.

to clear my dirty laundry, i’m a religious person (pagan), and i do highly illogical things, however i fully understand that to consult tarot cards isn’t to predict, but to ascertain meaning (i.e. fortune-telling vs. divination), and as an illogical process every “prediction” made as a tarot reader is always a leap of faith; is always an uneasy relationship w/ madness.

LASTLY!!!>>>>>.....i think he was using an apple laptop, the most expensive brand available. at least they have a good recycling program.

OK, First of all if you truly are a Christian you would be spending more time w/ family and friends that just giving cash. You would follow Jesus’ example. Secondly not all Christians ride around in BMWs and Lexus’s. I myself am a Christian but live modestly because I don’t have much but I give what I can. And to answer the Atheist who posted before me the only way you get to heaaven is not by good works but through the gift God gave us through Jesus Christ himself. He died for all of our sins because he was the perfect sacrifice because never sinned and died for all mankind. He rose from the dead to defeat death so that those who believe may live w/ him in heaven. As far as giving time I serve once a week in a prison ministry reaching out to those in a youth detention facility around my town. My wife knows I can’t afford to give her fancy gifts all the time but she knows what I do give her is from my heart. So not all Christians are a bunch of rich hypocrites. Remember we aren’t perfect but forgiven by God through what Christ did for us. It is not by works that we should boast but through the gift of God through Jesus Christ our Lord.

What a silly question.  He would buy a hammer some nails and a cushioned cross.  Heck, maybe even a pair of ear muffs to block out the sound of everyone else being crucified.

WHAT WOULD JESUS BUY? YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!? ALTHOUGH I AM A “NON-BELIEVER”, I HAVE ALWAYS GIVEN TO THE LESS ADVANTAGED,NOT TO GET TO HEAVEN, BUT BECAUSE ITS THE RIGHT THING TO DO. I LIVE MODESTLY, HAVE NO CREDIT CARDS, AND ONLY OWE MONEY ON OUR HOUSE. MY WIFE IS ON MEDICAL DISABILITY, YET WE ALWAYS FIND TIME TO DO WHATEVER WE CAN TO HELP OUT THOSE LESS FORTUNATE. ANYBODY WHO GOES TO THE MALLS IN THEIR MB’S, BMW’S, LEXUS’S AND THE LIKES WHO CALL THEMSELVES “CHRISTIANS” WHO HAVE NOT GIVEN THEIR TIME, NOT JUST THEIR CASH TO THOSE IN NEED, ARE HYPOCRITES! IT’S EASY TO GIVE MONEY WHEN YOU HAVE MONEY TO GIVE, BUT EVERYBODY HAS TIME TO GIVE, YET FEW PEOPLE ACTUALLY GIVE IT.I WORK IN THE MEDICAL FIELD. THERE ARE DOCTORS AND SURGEONS THAT HAVE TRAVELED TO SOUTH AMERICA, HAITI, ETC. TO GIVE CARE FOR FREE, BUT HOW MANY OF THEM HAVE GONE TO THE FREE CLINICS HERE IN THE US TO GIVE FREE CARE TO THE TEN’S OF THOUSAND’S WORKING POOR IN AMERICA?  IN THE TRUE SPIRIT OF “JESUS”, GIVE OF YOURSELF BECAUSE THERE IS NO GREATER REWARD THAN HELPING OUT YOUR FELLOW MAN. I HAVE BEEN AN ATHEIST SINCE I WAS 16YRS OLD, BUT HAVE NEVER, EVER STOPPED CARING FOR MY FELLOW MAN, RICH OR POOR, YOUNG OR OLD, BELIEVER OR NON-BELIEVER.EVERY PERSON YOU MEET IS SOMEBODY’S MOM, DAD, BROTHER, SISTER, SON, DAUGHTER, AUNT, UNCLE, GRANDMOTHER OR GRANDFATHER. I TREAT EVERYBODY I COME IN CONTACT WITH AS FAMILY, WITHOUT PREJUDICE. DURING THIS TIME,"CHRISTMAS", I ASK ALL CHRISTIANS TO DO THE SAME, CARE FOR OTHERS, WITHOUT REGARD TO THEIR SOCIAL STATUS, COLOR, SOCIAL CLASS OR RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION AS THEY WOULD FOR ANY FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND!!!

Yes - a Wal-Mart commercial!

I’d say it depends on the situation.  Humble stuff unless he was pissed or trying to get something done. Or, in his second coming.  Probably the same or the opposite of what Israel, NASA, and the government buys...depending on the situation and finances at hand. Probably good thoughts and good people; or, their souls.  IDK.

Quality message and presented well, I usually like Spurlocks stuff. It’s a little one-sided at times but entertaining none the less. I find it highly ironic that the commercial breaks for this were for Walmart.

DIFFEENT PEOPLE ON ARE AT DIFFERENT PLACES. iM GLAD IT INSPIRES SOMEONE TO EITHER BUY LESS THIS YEAR ETC… OR EVEN TO NOT BE SO PISSED WHEN DEMONSTRATING TRUTH. EITHER WAY.. THEY ADS SUCK AS USUAL.. mARKETING...POO POO PEOPLE.

Was there really a Wal-Mart commercial in the middle of the film?

Silly movie, Can’t save a soul. Think you are saving what? When you think about what you don’t want, that is all you get. Where focus goes, energy flows.

Ok! that video completely changed my life. Surprisely I’m not getting a lot for christmas, I’m more like giving a new life a perfect home. Which is a dog. That’s the best present my parents could ever give me, and I live on my own. I’d rather have that and just that. I will admit I was a spoiled little brat, but when I realized that it was just not worth all of this, I changed. I thank my mother for all she has done for me, and including my step father. I pray for my real father, even thought he never wanted me. I just can’t believe its come to this. Did everyone forget what christmas is really all about? This is sad, and I pray for the ones that were trampled over, that’s sad and really scary. I’m scared now, completely scared, I’ve never been more scared of the holidays then I am now. I still pray for god for all he has done, but this right here and todays world is sick and twisted..I pray for all out there.

I think this film will have a great message, but if you will notice the 14 advertisements and hints of purchasing on this site. You will amused.

bestess part b’s the walmart commercials laced thru out! juicy~

Americans have become Robots to advertising that in order to fit in and feel good we all need to buy!  This Movie was a wake up call for all People! Buy what you need! Teach your children! Get out of Debt! Learn to save our Earth! Learn to enjoy life without things!  Season Greetings..

WOW..what a eye opening message! I agree that Christmas has become such a buy, buy nation.Americans have become Robots to advertising that in order to fit in and feel good we all need to buy!  This Movie was a wake up call for all People! Buy what you need! Teach your children! Get out of Debt! Learn to save our Earth! Learn to enjoy life without things!  Season Greetings..

as i watchedthis film, i am not shocked at the animals across the country plowing down other shoppers and workers just to get into a store on black friday. (note: the shopper in Walmart on long island being trampled to death) people are just plain disgusting and rude on what should be the happiest time of the year.  yet people are stressing over gifts to give, gift s to receive, how to pay, how to go in debt.  this rev billy dude is an obnoxious dude, but he has a valid point. i saw a shopper wearing a sweatshirt with the phrase: shop till you drop or get trampled on.  as a retail worker, i am losing my excitement for the holidays watching all these people trashing the stores just to get a gift that possibly the receiver may not want, and their attitude is: who cares, it’s the thought.  ughh!!!!!

The media just loves this season. Shop till you drop --- advertising is not prompted by the people who want to buy. It’s the other way around. THis also happens to be the best time of year to get “bargains” or things that you have been waiting for to go on sale. It’s not the “season” it’s the mass hysteria that has been perpetrated by media and money hungry business. We are coming to a point where the “shopping” season and the holy days of Chrisitianity are becoming separate entities. This little movie is a great parody on all of this. Interesting

This is about as annoying as streat preachers.  Is there something in the bible that says to be a Christian be as irritating as possible.  This is just lame.  Lame, lame, lame.

WWJB...Nothing!!!HE paid the COST because HE is the BOSS!!!He gave the Ultimate Gift,His Life!!! Christmas is about Giving Love,The Best Christmas Gift ever!!!TYJ<TYVM!!!Thank You Reverend Billy and Company,TYVM!!!

This is so great! It is kind of ironic because some theologians have actually made claims that there could be some similarities between the icons of the oppressive roman empire of Jesus’ day and our modern use of advertising and consumerism.  The new empire of consumerism.  Rev. Billie might not be that crazy after all.  Check out some of the writings of Brian Walsh

It really makes you reflect and wonder how we got here. In debt, bankrupt and empty. Let’s not forget; “Jesus is the real reason for the Season.” Let’s share His kindness and love with others. Buying nice thing is nice but in the end, it’s all stuff. Stuff that you are not taking with you when all is said and done. Let’s reprioritize as a nation, and get back to basics!

Da Buffalo: I can’t believe it either! A Walmart ad just played 5 seconds after Rev. Billy got thrown out of a Walmart. Wow, and to think how sponsors make a big deal about pulling ads on controversial mainstream TV programming that features some social issue having nothing to do with the product. What the heck do you call this? Maybe it’s because there’s the word “Jesus” in the title. Well, that said, looks like I gotta go buy some third-rate junk from Walmart; they’ve “rolled back” the price to $10! This is going to be the best Christmas ever!!

The message is crystal clear, though I’m not that enthused by the self-righteous air of Reverend Billy and his ilk (though, to be fair, I didn’t watch the entire film). What have we let ourselves be coerced into in the name of one who brought to the world such a different lesson?

I agree this should be shortened and made available to a much wider audience.

This is what is happening across our country all over. What will Walmart do when they have shifted all our jobs out of the country? Little by little each mall, shopping center and small town usa, has slowed from huge shopping areas, to empty ghost towns. What happens to the people or do they care?

I loved ‘What Would Jesus Buy.’ I’m an athiest, but this film can stir a religious like fervor. The message is so simple, and clear, and meaningful.  Thank you.

WalMart bought an ad here?

Reverend Billy,

I had no idea I have been part of your movement for some time.  Keep up the good work.

John
Philadelphia

I want to go buy a box of Tide and a bottle of Scope!

I do agree with the premise...BUT rev. billy bob, slicky boy...Jesus is embarrassed by him-a
I do love the stupidity of the peoples comments at the beginning...i could on;y listen to about11-12 minutes

wow im addicted to heroin and i show more control than these crazed shopers even when im puking my guts out and going into convusions. god #### this is the worst sort of addiction, at least heroin kills u with dignity. shopping lets u live forever with debt. curse these hypocrites who say i have a problem!!

Being English I can appreciatte the “tongue in cheek” delivery of the message. There’s a lot of irony going down!

This is dated.
So much has changed since this movie was made 2 years ago.

While I agree with the message, there is a sense of superiority that disagrees with me. Sometimes it seems like the church is putting on a show for their own amusement, especially the scene in the graveyard prior to the Wal-Mart headquarter’s sign scene. The faint whiff of Billy’s messiah-complex also is a little off-putting, and so is the church’s own sense of martyrdom. The best line was said by the choir master about just having a conscience about our shopping. The movie could have (and possibly should have) ended with that.

I love how this opens on this website with an add for Walmart.

I laughed so hard watching this. The part where he was in the Victoria Secret and said, “We don’t need 70 catalogs a day to have our sexual fantasies” was the best part, as I literally do get 7 catalogs a day from them. I get lots of catalogs from places I haven’t bought anything from in years, and it bothers me because I just immediately chuck them in the trash when they come, so its a waste of resources. I have been preaching Billy’s message to my family for years, but they don’t listen. I don’t see anything wrong with buying things as long as it is not JUNK and you can afford it.

I love the message.  Reverend Billy has his finger on the disease that’s destroying this formerly democratic nation.

The irony here is, given the message, the half-dozen interruptions by CORPORATE SPONSORS.  It’s a slap in the face to everyone that knows and believes how soul-destroying materialism really is.

I think its rather ironic how Halloween is demonized as a hellish Pagan holiday...however, look at what happened to Christmas?  Urban legends of razor blades and poison candy (only 2 true documented cases, but people being shot, trampled, beaten etc. for the newest yearly toy-and these are true, documented accounts.  Now, that is scary!

Wow, this is interesting and hilarious and scary all at once hahaha. I think I find anything that involves religion and thus over-zealous acts of any kind usually bother me. Granted this is obviously a bit of a bias video I still think there is something here. The fact that religion, atleast in the United States, has become a consumer controlling and crazy spending thing.

i don’t generally like christmas, in fact, i hate it.  and i’m a christian.  not a fundie but definitely saved.  christmas is so depressing since i didn’t have a good childhood.  and now with all the consumerism, stuff i don’t need or even want.  i’m totally against stuff like posting the 10 commandments in every public square, but come on, the consumerism gets to even me.  i try not to go shopping from late october until mid january.  i only go to the grocery store if i have to during those times.  i have no concept of the seasons if not for the displays in the stores.  i’m by no means a fundie quaker whatever, and i despise wal-mart and chains.  i’m actually one of those american hating lib-urls they say are destroying this company.  but god, i hate shopping.  it actually helps when i buy everything i want, only because i want it.  even then i don’t buy much, because i don’t want much.  a nice computer, a nice chair, a nice sofa, a nice guitar.  lots of books and art.  i acutally use the stuff i buy.  consumerism, wal mart, mega churches, the prosperity gospel, all that garbage just turns me off.  this isn’t american or patriotic or christian.

You know, I think I agree with the general concept—less consumerism is a good thing. But the Rev. Billy just makes me uncomfortable with his theatrics.

I agree with the concept of Stop Shopping.  I work for a bankrupt company that I witnessed send thousands of jobs to other countries for profit for the corporate big whigs. I have worked for 24 years. Now I’ve taken a 40% cut in wages w/increase in out of pocket expenses for my healthcare. I made sure that along the years my children knew the real meaning of Christmas. Although I did give them things for christmas, my household never had the X-boxes or 360’s. We didn’t wear designer clothes. We could not afford it. Now I have well rounded children that grew up going to museums and cultural events (all cultures). There’s more to life. All those “things” pass away any how. Good Job on your movie. Hope to see you sometime.

This is just a shout out to all the students in RHET 1302 who, like me, have to turn in an essay about this film tomorrow!

I agree with ben. Rev Billy was protesting at WalMart, then A walmart ad popped up. Contradictory and funny.

the commercials make me feel conflicted about the message from the movie.

1 John 3:16-17
By this we know love, because he laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and closes his heart of compassion against him, how does the love of God remain in him?
Why can’t we lay down our consumerism for those who are suffering because of it?

IT IS A GREAT VIDEO THAT MADE ME THINK NOT TO GET ANY MORE CRAZY ABOUT SHOPING

I hope this will become the new Christmas classic!
Rev. Billy is like the eccentric Uncle we all have and must see beyond the blow dryed blonde locks and see and hear the humor while delivering his message from the heart.
Rest assured YOUR message has made a difference NEVER doubt!
This DVD is the gift EVERYONE I know will get this Christmas.
G-d Bless you.

He would buy love,feed the hungry,clothe the poor and needy

Well… christmas is not really jesus birthday. they just decided to celebrate it on dec. 25th

This can’t be 4real..... right?

He would feed and clothes the poor (organic problems that don’t pollute the environment and our planet) and heal the sick and save the world.

To Ed....
If Jesus did buy those who believed in Him gifts for His birthday that would not be discriminating because it’s His birthday. Do you invite everyone to your birthday party? At least He gives people a chance!

Try telling children Jesus told parents Not to buy Christmas presents…
Jesus would raise from the grave again to buy Christmas presents for only people who believe in him but he would be practicing Discrimination like most people do around the world.
I want to know how much money was made from this Video ?

I believe that Jesus would buy toys for the children,an education for all,Bibles for all,and that he would want each and every one of us to love one another as he first loved us.

So neat it made me Tweet.

We will be able to shop our way out of any economic disaster. We will be able to shop our way out of environmental problems. Credit is the new gold standard the more people succumb to extensive life long credit the better the economy. The more money we print the more we can spend. Saving is for uptight fools that feel waiting for any material need is a character builder. We need to develop all the farm ground into strip malls , housing developments, sports arenas,golf courses, race tracks, entertainment complexes, airports, car dealerships, Walmarts, and bars for social activities. Many important wall street types, bankers,investment councilors,stock brokers,hedge fund managers, will tell you these truths of economic reality. Thank God our present political ethic believes this and are getting the presses ready to crank out several trillion for the bankers and industrial land developers. We are ready to get the engines started again this economy is getting ready to shift into high gear we are over this hill. Do not for a minute think this is not the American ethic and that this death paradigm is the main mantra of corporate America.

The guy seems mentally unstable..... he needs to focus on… everything is to scripted and radical.... We once again turn ourselves into the victims. Its our own fault. We are not the victims!!!

You tickle my elmo.

think you

the most ridickulous (spelled correctly) thing i have ever seen, God does not need an outragous scene like that dude just put on, for us to stop shopping @ Christmas time.  No where did the idiot even mention the reason for the season.
which is Christ’s birth.  I felt like I sinned just watching it! God help us all.

it’s as simple as ‘yes we can’

Isn’t the bailout a giant shopping spree?

Who will pay the 40, trillion dollars with interest bill?

Thank you for the Film.  OH HOW TRUE it is.  I just blogged about President Obamas Speach Tonight.  It isn’t by chance that What I just posted, God confirmed with this video.

God Bless you all.

Keep Spreading the message Rev., this is just one of many sins America needs to repent of…

My wife and I are empty nesters.  This past Christams we had a nice dinner out Christmas Eve.  We each had a bone-in prime rib, and took our bones home for our dog.  We sat by the fire and watched the dog enjoy her “gifts”.  We sent the grandkids contributions to their college funds.  We never went near a mall or a Wal-Mart.  Didn’t miss it a bit, either.

“Just accept the film at face value. Does everything need to have an overtly Christian message?”

If you’re going to use “Jesus” in thetitle and have “Rev. Billy” as your principal character, it’s hard to see how you can avoid it.

*** If you thought this was entertaining in the least....have your head checked. Weâ??re really pushing the envelope on mocking God in this country.  Iâ??m wondering why we donâ??t do a few parradies mocking Allah.... ***

Actually, imbecile, the film does no such thing.  Can’t be bothered to watch it before you comment I guess.  Or too stupid to figure out what it means.

SHoopppping gets me stuff.  For eatin and such.  Unnerwears too.

The message is to stop shopping, Rev. Billy is not trying to teach the world about Jesus, so the previous comments about the film really missed the point. Rev. Billy is very clear and focused on the message to stop shopping, which is a good message. I really don’t think any part of this film is about sharing the message of Jesus so why are you all trying to attribute that as a goal? Just accept the film at face value. Does everything need to have an overtly Christian message?

Once you know this the corporatism associated with the holiday is only icing on the poisoned cake.

“Unfortunately at the end of this film it seems like Reverend Billy is more concerned about his message and agenda than that of Jesus. An obsession with material goods isnâ??t much better than an obsession with yourself and your agendas.”

Somewhat valid point, but it seemed to me that Billy was not trying to spread christianity, he was merely using christmas and the whole reverend schtick as a proxy to point out just how ridiculous our consumer society has become and how an event that is supposed to be a celebration of the birth of a (fictional) man who championed charity has been subverted to become a tool of capitalist pigs with the goal of increasing profits and enslaving the world by pacifying the masses with another mind-numbing illusion of necessity, playing on humans natural tendency to compete for status regardless of the cost.

from what i watched, i believe in the message that is being spread by REV. Billy.  Sadly i was not able to watch the program to its end.  The irony that was provided through the act of hosting commercals (which push us to buy) playing during a anti-shopping documentary is either an accidental irony at best, or an abstract jest on me by corporate pharoahs.  I feel as though a cruel joke has been played on myself and my need to destroy a piece of corporate art is rising.  Our society is depressing…

I like the anti-consumerism message of the film. Unfortunately at the end of this film it seems like Reverend Billy is more concerned about his message and agenda than that of Jesus. An obsession with material goods isn’t much better than an obsession with yourself and your agendas.

The irony is the commercials necessary to support this site.  (Shaking my head)

The irony is the commercials necessary to support this site.  (Shaking my head)

how would “what will Jesus give” be a more appropriate question? He gave his life, isn’t that enough?

Who have we become? What have we become? We have become zombies, we have become clones of an image. Who will listen? Who will learn? Who will make a difference? I will listen, i will learn and we all can make the difference! We are the people and we have the power if we choose it. Thank you for this film. I support you 100%!

A more appropriate question would be--- What will Jesus give.

This was awe-inspiring and eye opening.  What a simple message, but one that most people have long forgotten.  After years of boycotting Walmart, I am going to look alot more closely at the tags on the clothing I buy and advise my 19 year old daughter to do the same, after I watch this documentary WITH her to make sure she gets it.  Seeing the senior citizen commenting on getting apples and oranges and watching her choke up while talking about it made me cry.  Many thanks to Rev Billy and all who helped to make this great film.  Having it play free on my computer is the icing on the cake.  This year, I think many of us are going to have no choice but to bring back the Christmases of long ago due to financial hardshps.  I do not want to go into more debt to give my grandchildren something made in China, or in some sweatshop.

The film was free to view...and I loved it.  For the humor...and the tears.  I’m not much of a consumer...I’ve boycotted Walmart for years...but he drove home the point about supporting each other buy shopping locally and thinking about why we give what we give.  Bravo to Billy, his choir and band.  Thanks for enduring so much to bring your message.  Definitely more than a comedy routine.

WOW! Finally someone speaks out, above all costs and reprocutions. I agree with this film, and only hope and pray that our country can give back, and go back to what Cristmas is really all about. A child is born and His name was Jesus! Our Savior!

Since the first cavemen began telling ghost stories around the fire, organized religion has maintained it’s position in the tool belt of manipulative parasites, governmental bodies, and private enterprise, as the preferred device for gathering currency, performing sexually perverse acts, and social economical enslavement.

The magic of the season I once immersed myself in as a child has withered away and cast as dust into the winds.  Not even witnessing my own children experiencing Christmas year after year has changed this.

Aside from Christmas, I too am a zombie consumer as I love buying s#@t!

Happy Holidays means: Happy Holy Days! Get a grip, it means the same thing.  This guy is expoitative the same way that the stores are.  This movie has ads all through out it.  He is making money by making this bogus “stop shopping” film. Jesus wouldn’t buy this guys church either.

For the first and only time I agree with the christian conservatives.  Christmas is way too materialistic.  People are constantly offended when they a don’t get that gift they desire.  No one life is worth a nintendo wii or a cheaper tv. Although I don’t believe in God and don’t agree with other evangelical views on Gay marriage, abortion, and the fact that they will condemn me to hell for not accepting jesus christ in my heart, I can actually agree with them on this issue.

This is a comedy right?

I still remember as a child saying merry christmas! Not happy holidays!!!
This world is all greed look at our goverment,wall street,car companys,Now they are going to use Jesus name to sell more.As stated above very thought provoking but we lost this country years ago by puttin our heads in the sand,Lets not to it with religon

The idea is right on, but it is too intense.  Needs to be shortened and put on tv for everyone to see. Can’t believe the commercials.  The Christmas spirit is lost in all the commercialism.  It is a time of giving to those who need.

Great idea, but I had to turn it off after 15 minutes. That reverend was just crazy! No offense to him, but I found him to be quite bizarre. I mean… his hair was died… really?

Excellent and thought provoking movie.To Alex who said unkind things about The Blessed Virgin Mary and her Son, Jesus Christ The Messiah, rest assured that you will incur the wrath of God for your unkind comments.To the other person that commented about Allah, know that this is Arabic for God.
I am a Muslim and any offensive comments against God and His blessed Prophet Jesus and His beloved Mother Mary offends me.
Peace and understanding to all.

So, Andrew, as capitalists we MUST spend, spend, spend and go into debt???  THAT makes for a strong country?  Right!  I don’t know who this preacher guy is or if he is making money out of this or not. Doesn’t matter.  The message here is that as a country we are in extreme debt due to our overzealous spending.  What do you suggest we do?

This is a very entertaining documentary. It follows a group of people as they criss cross the country and try to spread the word that giving and love should not be about shopping and overconsumption.

Andrew - He IS a real preacher of a unitarian church. He is also an activist, but there are many preachers who are activists as well.

Tim - You obviously have not seen the movie. The preacher is not an evangelical. And the movie is about raising awareness, not raising money.

If you thought this was entertaining in the least....have your head checked.
We’re really pushing the envelope on mocking God in this country.  I’m wondering why we don’t do a few parradies mocking Allah....maybe because you fear getting your head cut off?
Think about it…
There’s really nothing negative or harmful about Christianity.  Christians believe in a very loving God and this is the season most Christians celebrate the brith of Jesus Christ...which has nothing to do with shopping.
Mocking someone’s religion is not funny...it’s hateful

this film would have been a lot more important if rev. billy wasn’t the focus. all this film was, was watching him go on tour to tell people how terrible shopping is. try to actually get more credible sources that can really relay the information to the audience.

This is NOT a real preacher.  It is the stage name and persona of left-wing anti-capitalism activist who organizes rallies and other events.

I wonder how much profit they are making off the movie? And how much of that profit will find it’s way to the poor versus how much will go into the evangelists’ pockets.

i see that many are brain washed by this corrupted society!!

It’s humorous to see people speculate, pontificate, and profit off of the famous.  If you really want to know what Jesus would buy, look in His Word.  Look at His life!  Stop trying to imagine what He would think or do or buy or say in today’s time.

By the way, alex, thanks for your “genius” contribution.  If ever there was evidence that we truly need Jesus in our lives today, it is the drivel of people like this.

I understand that the whole “commercialism” of Christmas misses much of the message.Yes, Jesus was right to toss the tables of the money lenders and others conducting business in the temple complex. Keep in mind, he did not find fault with people trying to make a living, just not in a holy place.

There is nothing in the writings of Jesus that would lead me to believe that he would find any fault with a worker at best buy trying to make a living , even understanding that selling Christmas gifts is an import part of that business.

What would anger Jesus would be all of these Televangelists using his name to get rich! Even the those people whose tables Jesus overturned, had the decency not to try to make money in the Temple it’s self, or to try to get a “Plug” during the service.
http://www.urbannewsblog.com

I understand that the whole “commercialism” of Christmas misses much of the message.Yes, Jesus was right to toss the tables of the money lenders and others conducting business in the temple complex. Keep in mind, he did not find fault with people trying to make a living, just not in a holy place.

There is nothing in the writings of Jesus that would lead me to believe that he would find any fault with a worker at best buy trying to make a living , even understanding that selling Christmas gifts is an import part of that business.

What would anger Jesus would be all of these Televangelists using his name to get rich! Even the those people whose tables Jesus overturned, had the decency not to try to make money in the Temple it’s self, or to try to get a “Plug” during the service.
http://www.urbannewsblog

The principle of the movie was great.  We need to remember the real meaning of Christmas.  Keep Christ in Christmas

I raped the virgin mary and hung the bastard christ.. 666

Love it love it love it

carola: You don’t think obsessive seasonal shopping is “wrong”?
maybe you think mickey mouse is YOUR FRIEND?!?!?

I cast the rodent demon out of you child, and may your soul b $aved from the tyranny of the corporate grip on your tender brain! amen.

we need you Reverend Billy. praise frugality. amen brotha.

Hillarious in a really twisted way. Americans are becoming really sad aren’t we?

It seems this movie reveals a parallel with Jesus’ story to a certain extent.  Rev. Billy upsets the tables of money lenders as it were and society treats him harshly for causing a disturbance while people shop.  I also think the film catches an interesting aspect of space in America.  With zoning laws the way they are in cities, where can you go to preach a message anymore?

pretty neat, but man i thought i was messed up. wow! people can really lose it when they think they’re “right”.

rev. billy has a great point...but is it really necessary to go on for an hour and a half? it just seemed to drag on and on. i get the point already.

I had a hard time getting past the first fifteen minutes, but then I started taking Reverend Billy serious for a moment.  He is a brave man teaching the word.  The film itself delivers the message of shopping wisely effective.  An interesting piece.

How ironic that snagfilms has littered this piece with adds. Impossible to watch.

I am floored. The Reverend Billy Crusade against hyper-consumerism is an incredible endeavor. The mix of protest, entertainment, and radical activism is a winning mix. I was gratefully offended, shocked, and deeply moved by the contrast presented here between the Corporate run, zombie nation of hyper-consumerism and a small band of unorthodox activists giving their all to propel the grassroots conscious consumerism movement to the forefront of the American mind.

A bold-faced wrench thrown in the consumerist machine, this film has reinforced our growing opposition to the mainstream American materialism that is driving us all mad.

-J Fowler
Bedford, Virginia
http://www.SustainableTraditions.com

I hear you!