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Did NBC Intentionally Edit Deceased Boy’s Admission That He Believed in God?

The story of Ben Breedlove has captured national news. He’s the teen from Texas who suffered from a heart defect but became a YouTube star because of his advice videos. Just before he suddenly died on Christmas, he recorded a silent video using only flash cards. That video, which includes Breedlove’s retelling of several near-death experiences and even a faith message, has gone viral.

Take a look:

The video has spawned numerous responses. In fact, it’s even been played on the national networks. For example, NBC Nightly News played excerpts of it Thursday night. But the eagle-eyed blog Daily Rushbo noticed something curious: when the segment aired on live TV, the part where Breedlove admits he believes in angels and God was rushed across the screen (he asks the question and then says “I do”), arguably to the point where it’s unnoticeable.

Did NBC Edit Ben Breedloves Admission That He Believes in God

Did NBC Edit Ben Breedloves Admission That He Believes in God

But here’s where it gets real interesting. In the version that was placed online, the “I do” admission is clearly visible. Here are the two versions to compare.

The live version:

The online version:

In an e-mail to The Blaze, Daily Rushbo explained how he came across the oddity.

“The shorter version is the one I saw Aired Live on TV,” he explained. “About 40 minutes later the clip appeared on MSNBC’s website so I downloaded it and it was the shorter version. Then while making my post I wanted to embed the MSNBC clip directly from MSNBC and that’s when I noticed they had revised the clip with the longer ending.”

So why the difference? It’s unclear. Could it be that the live version was simply cut for time? Why would the admission about believing in God and angels be faded out when anchor Harry Smith teased a “final inspiring message?” Was it intentional? Was it an accident? Was the different online version meant to rectify what happened in the original? And then there’s the question many others will ask: Was Breedlove’s faith admission just too unpalatable for a network audience?

The most logical explanation is the time one. But that won’t stop people from wondering.

Whatever the reason for the fade and the different clip appearing on the website, Breedlove’s message of faith is still getting out.

“It‘s exciting to know that Ben planted a seed in people’s mind to begin thinking about things that really do matter in life,” Ben’s mother, Deanne Breedlove, told ABC affiliate KVUE-TV at a memorial for Ben. “You know, we all have hope. Everyone has challenges, but we have a real hope and he saw that. He felt the peace of God when he had those glimpses into heaven and heavenly presence.”

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  • FreeUsAll
    Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:57pm

    Perhaps off topic a little, but here goes… I am an agnostic, but I really want to believe that there is a god – not so much for me, but more for Ben and those like him. I saw his video yesterday and if I hadn’t stopped it, I would have broken down. Ben, I hope you are truly at peace. I know I never knew you personally, but I don’t think it wrong to say that the world still needs more like you. An honest and non-accusatory question for believers: Why does your god take the good and leave some, (if not many,) very bad ones here?

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    • IMPEACHBHO
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 5:05pm

      It sounds as though God was speaking to you in some way. Perhaps the good are taken early because they are able to complete “their mission” early. Most church’s today are much like the media. If you are looking for truth, go to the source – in this case, the Bible.

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    • kmaneke
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 5:15pm

      Because the “Good” are worthy of Gods Kingdom. While those of wicked Mind, Body and Soul remain.

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    • Al J Zira
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 5:16pm

      @FreeUsAll: I recommend you seek out a bible study and you will have your answers. If you wanto to believe in God for someone else that’s fine but you might be surprised to find you believe too. The answer to why God takes some and not others is easy to answer but better understood if you search for yourself.

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    • jakartaman
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 5:37pm

      My non religious philosophical answer is We don’t Know
      However, GOD probably was in the same place when Ben died as he was when his son was cruelly tortured, humiliated and crucified and along with all the other saints.
      I also believe that the world needs to have hate to know love, to know pain to know peace, to know arrogance to know humility.
      each one of us has been given a life plan by God – some follow it with courage and humility others rebel and sin and become stiff necked. We live in a very temporal world – sit back give God his glory and enjoy the ride – you cannot do anything without GOD.

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    • jank0614
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 5:41pm

      I believe God is extremely merciful in giving extra time to those who have rejected him so that they may search Him and the Bible and find the truth about God and have the chance to accept Him into their hearts. It is a purely human attitude that wants the good to live long here and the evil to go away quickly.

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    • biohazard23
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 5:44pm

      @FreeUsAll, like IMPEACHBHO said, the Lord was probably speaking to you, to your heart, through Ben Breedlove. I‘m glad you’re asking questions and I pray that you do seek out someone or a group of people who you can connect with to learn more about our Savior, Jesus Christ. We cannot know the reasons why God allows some things to happen. However, I personally find comfort in knowing that no matter what, He is there beside me to help me through anything this world can throw at me. After all, He never gives us anymore than we can handle. But I gotta admit that there are days when He must think I’m an awful lot stronger than I believe I am. :)

      God bless you and have a wonderful New Year!

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    • cuinsong
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 5:44pm

      Because this is the proving grounds! a little song is in order here,
      Devils song
      http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_10789987

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    • sondoggie
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 5:45pm

      God leaves the “bad ones’” as you call them, (really, we are all bad without a “new birth in Christ”, but God waits patiently for those who “will”, to come to Him in faith. For the bible says, “that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, and would that all would be saved”. Seek Him today, in faith, and you will find Him patiently, lovingly waiting with open arms. When the prodigal son came home, (an allegory), God went running to meet him and killed the fatted calf and had a great celebration. Will He not leave the 99 and seek for the lost lamb?

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    • Pose
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 6:31pm

      To fully understand God is to be God. And I really loved how you went out of the way to not capitalize God. Brilliant attempt to remain an agnostic. It is better to believe in God and when you die find out that there is none, than to not believe in God and when you die find out there is One.

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    • ModerationIsBest
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 6:38pm

      @Freeusall

      Be careful of letting people convince you “it was probably God speaking to you.”

      Have you ever cried during a movie?
      Have you ever heard an orchestra and felt goosebumps?
      Are these equally attributed to a God?

      The human body and mind are amazing things and we are susceptible to our own thoughts and we can play tricks on ourselves. I‘m sure you’ve heard of people who read symptoms of an illness online, and then suddenly start suffering from symptoms of that illness? What about hypochondriacs who are convinced they are sick, but then can be cured by placebos?

      I feel for this kid and his family but that doesn’t mean I have to attribute anything to some form of cosmic justice behind his passing.

      People are born and people die, those are the facts of life. Sometimes good people die too early, and sometimes bad people die too late.

      Instead of being so concerned about your own afterlife, be concerned with THIS life(the only life we’re guaranteed) in the here and now and making it as great and peaceful as possible for yourself AND others.

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    • Imsoright
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 6:40pm

      Well said, Floridacracker, well said

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    • GodWillPrevail
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 6:41pm

      God is Eternal. Life for almost all of us the same Eternal.

      Death is very important to all of us here on Earth. But to God it is simply a change of where our Spirit is.

      Parents learn quickly that we only learn by making mistakes. We have to be burnt to know than can happen when we touch something hot. God knows this above all. Thus he allows us to burn ourselves to learn from it. Oft times that means burning others as well. Thus Cain was allowed to kill the good Able just as murder is allowed now. Same with all sin.

      I believe God is 100% just. I also firmly believe that God has a perfect reason for allowing things to happen by chance (like illness) or by the evil ones (free agency). I believe God answers every righteous prayer in his all knowing perfect way. We will have to wait for him to explain that to us after this life. I guarantee he will explain it to every good and evil person to ever live on this earth.

      By righteous prayer I mean one from the heart. Although religion is very helpful it is hardly a requirement for an answer to prayer. The most evil person could pray and receive an answer. No one living is lost. Even those that have died will have another chance I firmly believe. But it will be a very small chance if you depend on repenting after death. God will not be Mocked.

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    • Cottoneyed77
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 6:47pm

      Because we are not puppets on a string, we have “free will”. It would be a simple matter for the Lord to control all men and their actions. But that would be shallow, for the Lord wants all to come to an understanding of him, a love for him by FAITH. Forced understanding or forced love would be shallow and extremely unfulfilling. God made man to worship, but he does not force them to worship him. The Bible states that everyman has “a still, strong voice”, that proclaims his existence. Some hear it and believe, and some hear and choose to not believe. It’s called free will. It’s my sincere prayer that you be one that believes!

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    • sndrman
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 7:23pm

      there is diease,people hurting,sickness al kinds of bad so we can see and help the poor needy the hurting the truely proplr who need help. if someone is handicaped we’re suppose to help and not stand up and shout to what we have done but to fulfil the need.“love thy neighbor as yourself” covers alot of area. the gov‘t’s job is not to put people on the gov’t payroll just for votes….. i think in the BIBLE on s few occation it clearly state “you eat by the sweat of your brow” granted some are not able or capiable. but you shouldn’t have a flat screen,cell phone(S),car(S),nice expensive clothes,nothing wrong with having good confortable warm clothing.and claim you need gov’t handouts.

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    • LouC57
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 7:29pm

      FreeUsAll, sweetie, I was in the same place you are–agnostic to the hilt…until…
      I won’t bore you with details, but I was so disgusted with literally “everyone” around me trying to convert me…I went home, threw my purse on the couch, hand on one hip, finger wagging madly pointed upward and yelling… IF YOU WANT me to believe this c**p, send me a Jew to tell me about it!
      God has a great sense of humor…he did that. My aerobics instructor.
      That’s the long and short of it.
      I thank God that you, FreeUsAll are a very kind human.

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    • 1776freedomofspeech
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 8:03pm

      That is a difficult question to answer quickly. God uses us all for his greater purpose which is ultimately good. Ben served his God and inspired many to think about God. He inspired you to post the question.

      Faith is a journey. Every day you wake up to that journey. God is in-charge of that journey. He will show you the way to go no way or the other. Ben understood this. Learning about the Bible and God is not easy. Don’t expect to “get it” all at once.

      When you understand the phrase “it is better to give than receive” in the Christian context, then you are well on your way to enlightenment.

      If you can help another in their journey of life in a good and unselfish manner then you doing good. Not all so called Christians are good. Some are phony, each religion has those types of people, just like some mayors or sheriffs are bad, etc.

      But doing good deeds or acts is not the same thing as being a Christian. You have to understand and believe in Jesus Christ to be a Christian. That will take study, thought, time and understanding on your part. Words are just words, but faith and belief bring the words to life. I could go on for a while, but I will stop here. Good luck to you on your journey.

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    • palerider54
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 8:13pm

      Because there are no good ones, we are all sinners. Each and every one of us.

      It rains on the just and the unjust at the same time.

      Yes, Ben is at peace, and so can you be.

      This short life is but a time out for an miss- behaving child. Told to go to our room and think about how we have failed God.

      Death is not the end of Bens experiences, only the beginning of an eternal life.

      Serve Jesus now for strength to deal with life now, and for eternal treasures that will not rust or tarnish.

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    • Ookspay
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 8:19pm

      @Freusall your qestion “Why does your god take the good and leave some, (if not many,) very bad ones here?”

      Just as you could not describe color to a blind man, or music to a deaf man; We can only understand pain and suffering and the responsibility to help, by feeling them intimately. God wants us to learn his compassion, before we can join him.

      Somehow, we do love people more when they are taken away from us.

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    • 1776freedomofspeech
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 8:21pm

      @FreeUsAll

      Sorry for the typo’s. I meant to type: God will show you the way to go, one way or the other.

      Christians love to spread the word. Some times like a fire hose because they really want you to feel the peace and warmth the Lord brings to your life.

      There are some good Bible based ministries on TV, Joel Olsteen and Dr Charles Stanley are good.
      Finding a church where you feel comfortable isn‘t always easy but don’t let that stop you. There is a reason why there is a phrase called “a leap of faith”. You will probably achieve faith before true understanding sinks in. Good luck my friend.

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    • DOXOLOGY
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 8:38pm

      To Free us All:
      I feel I was somewhat akin to your position not long ago. Caring, compassionate, loving, confident my ego could formulate any logical answer needed to deny God. You don’t have to be religious to be moral right?
      Then, 15 months ago, my loving and beautiful wife passed on. Cancer. Married only 2 1/2 years. My first love and who I thought would be my only love. I was devastated. Still am. But she left me with something, a seed.
      I wandered, searching for an answer to why? Cancer was the how, but like you I needed the why of it. The one resolution my brain couldn’t generate to quell the screaming inside. I resisted. The seed grew.
      For months I relived our entire life together over and over. Every serene memory, every future wish, every terrible medical report. Nothing, I found nothing.
      My wife was a believer in the teachings of Jesus and accepted Him as her savior. I was an agnostic, borderline aetheist. She loved me anyway and I her. Love. The vine blossoms: in the waining hours of her life I found out what was most important to her, above even me, her faith. The memory my ego glossed over for so long was now in perfect fidelity. My journey began anew.
      I won’t bore you with all the rest. Your a smart person I think you see where I’m going. Keep questioning, you’ll find it.
      I leave you in the words the world views as a man of science, but whom I believe was a man of humble faith.
      “The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education.” -

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    • DOXOLOGY
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 8:41pm

      in regard to above: Albert Einstein

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    • comment631
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 8:52pm

      Hi FREEUSALL,

      God gives all of us “bad” humans (and we’re all bad just by our human nature) free will to accept Him or not. It is your choice and your’s alone whether or not you accept God. He does not force us while we are alive on this earth to follow Him nor will He force us to spend eternity with Him if we so choose. But no matter what, God is always there for us. He doesn’t say that we will never experience bad things. He tells us that He is always there to help us through. God loves each and every one of us whether or not we believe in Him.

      I feel Ben Breedlove’s experiences were tiny, beautiful, little glimpses of Heaven…for him, for his family and maybe some of us to have just a little more peace about what is in store for those of us who go to Heaven. Bless you!

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    • pavepaws
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 8:54pm

      We believe, for you too.

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    • DAGNY
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 9:16pm

      I can only speak for myself and close members of my church and a couple of family members with similar beliefs. Dying, to a true believer, is not a bad thing. Loved ones miss the earlthy person but believers understand that their loved one has gone to a place they pray to go to when they die. It’s not some storybook fairy tale land, it is, by all accounts, finally going home to the most magnificent journey of our lives.

      This life on earth is but a few moments, it’s our next life we really look forward to.

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    • KangarooJack
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 9:22pm

      Faith is not an emotion. It isn’t a thought. It’s something deeper inside. All that goes into making one human being from sperm & egg to the wonderous mewling newborn…it really IS awesome when you think about it.
      Ben, due to his heart condition, already saw that there is more than death. I feel for his parents greatly. This kid gave them (and us) a clue though-no need to weep-He’s just somewhere else for the time being.

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    • khoregon
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 10:00pm

      A message to FREEUSALL: Altho I don‘t know the condition of this young man’s soul here’s a thought for you:

      Isaiah 57
      1 The righteous perish,
      and no one takes it to heart;
      the devout are taken away,
      and no one understands
      that the righteous are taken away
      to be spared from evil.
      2 Those who walk uprightly
      enter into peace;
      they find rest as they lie in death. “

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    • khoregon
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 10:09pm

      A message for FREEUSÅLL: Scripture is clear that there is only one door. Receiving Jesus Christ as your Savior. Salvation is a free gift, no strings attached. This is only possible since Jesus paid the penalty for your sins because “God so loved the world.” Altho I don‘t know the condition of this young man’s soul, here’s a thought for you:

      Isaiah 57
      1 The righteous perish,
      and no one takes it to heart;
      the devout are taken away,
      and no one understands
      that the righteous are taken away
      to be spared from evil.
      2 Those who walk uprightly
      enter into peace;
      they find rest as they lie in death.

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    • diesal
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 10:35pm

      Thanks for sharing for letting us know you are searching…God does not take any of us…good or bad…Satan takes us because he brought death. God is only the author of LIFE…this is why he sent his son Jesus who is the exact replication of the invisible God in visible form, to defeat death for all of us! Sin and death brought us health problems like the ones that killed this young man. Jesus came to restore us completely back to to LIFE; though we will probably all die a physical death, it is only death of the body which is temporal but the soul is eternal. Eternal life begins the second you accept Jesus into your heart and ask him to forgive you of sins. Death will never have you because you belong to the WAY, the Truth, THE LIFE. Jesus is the LIFE. Live in Him. He is only available for a limited time since no one is promised tomorrow. God bless!

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    • drummerboy84
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 10:40pm

      To freeusall: The truth is that it’s not God who is “taking” everybody. Sickness (also sin and death) comes from Satan (Acts 10:38) and Jesus came to this earth to destroy the works of Satan (1 John 3:8). Isaiah 53:4 says He has borne our griefs…the hebrew word here literally translates to “sicknesses”. God heals but we have to read and study the bible to understand how all this works. I personally know several people who have been healed by God of different things. The reason everyone doesn’t receive is because of lack of knowledge (Hosea 4:6). Also, everyone dies in this life at some point, but eternity is forever. That kid is in a much better place now and he is experiencing true peace. The “bad” people who live long lives will have a much longer life in eternity in a place where they don’t want to be. God is love (1 John 4:8) and He loves all of us, even unbelievers (John 3:16) and His will is that none of us perish (2 Peter 3:9) but that all of us would be saved. But we have a choice in the matter. God will not MAKE us choose Him. Hope this helps.

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    • anamefortheblock
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 10:48pm

      freeusall,
      I didn’t read all the replies to your post about God taking the good. I’m going to give you what I think. Ben was sick. God heals either here during our lifetime or His ultimate healing is death and eternity with Him.
      If you wonder why God took Ben at an early age remember God has seen this from the beginning of time. God’s plan for Ben may have been completed with you watching the video or maybe someone else watching the video and making a decision to follow Him.
      I did see a couple of people suggest you read the bible. Not a bad idea at all. I say start first talking to the creator of the bible. Talk straight to God. Do read the bible too. I’d say start with John, the first chapter.
      I wish you well, I pray God enlightens you. Whether you believe it or not He has begun to knock no the door of your heart. You have to open the door to let Him in. He won’t kick it down, it’s your decision.
      I pray you make a decision to follow God, trust the words of Jesus they are true.
      My last comment. If you decide to follow God find a group of believers to meet with. Doesn’t necessarily have to be a church but that is what most new believers do.
      Compare what the group of believers say to the bible.
      I pray you open your heart to the love of Jesus Christ.

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    • ashestoashes
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 11:07pm

      @FREEUSALL.. I believe that we are here for a purpose..and that purpose is our choosing to believe that God’s only begotten Son was born of a virgin and lived a perfect life and took the sins of us all upon Himself and was crucified for us and rose the third day and still lives. If we truly believe and have faith..and stay in His Word..the Bible..and are obedient to His laws…We are sealed by the Holy Spirit for the day of redemption. But you must believe and have faith..If this is your desire..then ask God to show you in your heart and ask Him to help you have faith..for many are called but few are chosen..We are only here in earth suits..this is our mission..to go out and make disciples of men.. another thing is to surround yourself with Christian people and listen to Christian music..God speaks through these avenues. Buy yourself a NKJ study bible..John Macarthur is a great theologian. K-Love radio has I believe 6 million listeners throughout the US and even our military in the war zone can listen..Being here on earth is a testing ground..we are in waiting for the eternal life to come..or eternal destruction..the end of life here is not the end of life..except for the non believers..You must be being called..Please do get yourself to a church..A Baptist or non denominational would be a good start.

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    • Virginia Rebel
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 11:10pm

      He leaves the bad ones here to give them a chance to right the wrongs in their lives and have a shot at heaven.

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    • Mac_Wade
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 11:11pm

      If you really want to believe in God, go ahead. There really is no downside.
      As far as your second question, ask him when you see him.

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    • ashestoashes
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 11:14pm

      There is a true story a preacher was telling..He said that this man and his son and his son’s friend were on a fishing vessel..A storm came upon them and the boat overturned..the waves were unbearable and the man saw both his son and his son’s friend drowning..The man could only help one of the boys..so he chose to help his son’s friend..When asked why he didn’t save his own son..the man said because I knew my son was saved and my son’t friend was not..and what ever became of his son’s friend?..he was the preacher telling this story.. God Bless You All.

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    • Cosmos102
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 11:27pm

      @Freeusall

      God’s ways are higher than our ways. God knows we don’t understand why He does certain things. Yet other times, it can be perfectly clear what God is doing. All He asks is that we trust Him. Those of us who have faith and feel we have a relationship with God as our Heavenly Father, started out asking Him the same questions you are asking here. Perhaps it is a good time for you to take it a step further. I can recommend some reading starting with the Bible. I also highly recommend books by Dr. Charles Stanley, who is a wonderful teacher. You can check out his ministry at http://www.Intouch.org. You can also do what I did. Just ask God. When I was a kid in Brooklyn, all I saw were roads and buildings. I remember telling God that I had never seen a bird nest and questioning how I was supposed to believe He was real. I didn’t even believe that birds really made nests and laid eggs in them. I was very young at the time. I asked that question to God. One day after that, I was walking along and saw a bird’s nest in a tree planted in a square in the side walk and it contained little blue eggs. My eyes opened wide. It was as if God had actually heard my prayer and answered it. My faith grew from there. I am still experiencing miracles. My point is, just ask. The Bible says “Ask you you shall receive”.

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    • retiredintexas
      Posted on December 31, 2011 at 1:01am

      FreeUsAll… I read your post earlier this evening and wondered how I might respond to you so that you might understand my journey… and that you might discover for your life the pleasures I have known.

      I could not imagine how that might be possible so I set it aside.

      Recently I have been looking for an engineering firm to do a land survey and Googled Land Surveyors in my area… after exploring several websites there was a link within one of the websites that I clicked on.

      http://fathersloveletter.com/video2.html

      Spend the 10-minutes to listen and read the information… Maybe it will provide answers for your questions.

      Best Journey to you!

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    • Steve0218
      Posted on December 31, 2011 at 2:48am

      @Freeusall…..I would be happy to answer any questions that you may have pertaining to the Christian faith. You will not get any pressure from me, it is a personal decision that we all must make,but I will share the facts and the evidence. Feel free to write me stevensamples64@yahoo.com

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    • Puppy
      Posted on December 31, 2011 at 3:12am

      Dude, there is a God; that’s all that is needed to believe. Nothing more, nothing less.

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    • db321
      Posted on December 31, 2011 at 3:26am

      Dear Free Us All

      God did not give this young man his disease nor his death. Satan is a very powerful fallen Angel and his domain is of this earth. On the other hand, God through his son Jesus Christ has promised all that believe eternal life.

      This young man may have missed out on 60 or so years on this earth, but with his powerful video confession of faith he will live for eternity in a place where the deaf hear and the blind see – no more sickness, no sorrow, no pain.

      It was very clear, that God was in his message and now 1000‘s if not millions will be able to see this video and will hopefully open their hearts to seek out God’s message of salvation and eternal live.

      Free Us All – God has already counted every hair on your head and has a greater love for you than you can imagine. God sends 1000 angels every time a sparrow falls – how much more is he going to do for you.

      Jesus thought us that “ALL have sinned and come short of the Glory of God. Not just some, ALL have sinned! God so loved the World that he gave his only son to die for our sins; therefore, all that confess that they are sinners and except Jesus in our heart will have eternal life. Many believers still have questions, but it does not keep us from the Word of God.

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    • Ordinary44
      Posted on December 31, 2011 at 1:24pm

      God gives us a set amount of days to make a difference and develop some character. Some get 100 years, while others barely make it to their first birthday. Just look how this young man touched and inspired so many, even us as strangers. Most of us should be so inspired to do as much as this guy did in his short time with the time we are given.

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    • Lucy Larue
      Posted on December 31, 2011 at 7:51pm

      FREEUSALL,
      Get over organized religion. Start delving into metaphysics.
      Stop calling yourself an Agnostic! That is very lazy of you.
      The universe goes beyond infinity. Miracles happen daily. We just do not acknowledge them.
      Get your learn on. You have no excuse.
      Ben was not lying.
      You figure it out!

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  • mountainmover101
    Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:56pm

    The idea that MSNBC is full of godless infidels is news? Really? I think The Blaze can do better than this.

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  • Micmac
    Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:56pm

    I can’t believe that in the main storyline it says “edited for time” is the logical conclusion. Sophomoric conclusion young padawan. After just censoring my post on another storyline that wasn’t controversial I am starting to see a pattern at the Blaze that is concerning me. The “edited for time” conclusion points to the Blaze trying to be PC and has now imho gone the way of other sites that have an agenda that I find abhorent. I though Glenn was about the TRUTH.
    I hear what Glenn says he believes in and then I see how this site is managed and there is a disparity. So sad. And please learn to spell and use proper syntax. We talk about the current college grad and the lack of knowledge. I would think a college grad could at least handle high school level spelling and spell checking. The computer is only a tool….gigo.

    NoBama 2012
    Reboot Washington

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  • bjdeverell
    Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:51pm

    As much as I don’t like the left wing; this is clearly an issue of time. It‘s a live show and you’ve gotta be sharp on your schedule so you don’t cut into your advertisers time, because if you do you’ve got to pay them back. If you noticed how quickly the correspondent started speaking after the clip you should realize that it was nothing more. Does the MSM edit things out all the time? Absolutely, but this one isn’t part of that. Very sad that this young man has passed and I wish that they could have ran the whole video, but look at it this way. They could have not reported on the story at all.

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  • denbren52
    Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:48pm

    It doesn’t matter if NBC censored the last card. Everyone should watch his video message for themselves. I’m happy that NBC even aired this story. That’s a miracle in itself!

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  • TexasPeach
    Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:47pm

    I believe he was a gift from God to carry a message to us. His name was Ben Breedlove. He was here to do just that.

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  • mrmikejohnson
    Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:47pm

    It’s NBC. Of course the edit was intentional. They omitted “God” from the Pledge of Allegiance earlier this year at golf event. Their former president is in cahoots with GE and Obama. They constantly try to promote their progressive agenda. They even changed their slogan to the racist “more colorful” all the while making their logo less colorful. Their logo is now green instead of a rainbow. There’s no doubt as to what kind of company NBC is.

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    • CatB
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 5:59pm

      Exactly .. they do nothing by “accident” or for “time” .. give me a break.

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    • ModerationIsBest
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 6:41pm

      God wasn’t even in our pledge until the 1950s. Maybe they were trying to go back before the days of Christian fundamentalism forcing itself on people?

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  • junior1971
    Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:45pm

    Tears in my eyes. God bless him.

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  • HYPNOTOAD
    Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:41pm

    The Christaphobes are alive and kicking in the liberal media. Jesus said “”If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.” John 15:18

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  • roz_rusty
    Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:40pm

    “intentional”? Well, even if it was only to make it fit in a time slot, it was intentional, based very likely on the fact that too many in the news industry don’t really believe in God. But Ben’s video is out there on YouTube and millions are seeing it…the whole thing. I’m thankful he was here for as long as he was. He’s touched many lives. And God bless his family in their time of sorrow. Even when you know your loved one is with God, you still miss him terribly for a while.

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  • ddg7
    Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:39pm

    Did NBC Intentionally Edit Deceased Boy’s Admission That He Believed in God?
    That’s like saying, ‘Does NBC Intentionally Edit Out Obama’s gaffes?’
    or, ‘Does NBC Rollover for the democrats’
    or, ‘Would NBC Intentionally Lie for Obama?’
    etc..

    Is this a trick question?

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  • Baikonur
    Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:39pm

    Can everyone please stop with angels, God, miracles, etc.

    It is very understandable and very touching that in this world of violence and cruelty, we all wish for supernatural beings to protect us. Or we get extra vigilant and arm ourselves with weapons that can kill others.

    We are better than this, people.

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    • randy
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:44pm

      You’re one sick puppy!
      Why hasn’t someone aborted you yet?

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    • Patrick Henry II
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:52pm

      You’re a water head. Keep you version of atheism and comformity to your self please.

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    • ronin_6
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 5:02pm

      You don’t have to believe in him bro, he believes in you.

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    • Lotus4115
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 5:05pm

      Baikonur
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:39pm
      Can everyone please stop with angels, God, miracles, etc

      No, you’re talking to BeckTard here. By the way I agree with you.

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    • Lotus4115
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 5:08pm

      BeckTards, forgot the S.

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    • jank0614
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 5:44pm

      We could stop with the angels and miracles. But God can’t – that’s who He is.

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    • RRFlyer
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 6:41pm

      So a story on Blaze about God and Angels and you don’t want anyone to mention God or Angels when they comment about it?

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    • Cottoneyed77
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 6:51pm

      If it’s “better” to not believe, then i thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ that I’m NOT!

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    • WiredRight
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 7:42pm

      @ BAIKONUR you say “We are better than this, people.”

      Why don’t you lead by example then. Why does it matter to you what anyone believes? I‘m not really a religious person but I’m certainly not offended in any way with people expressing their beliefs. I just don’t understand why you feel the need to be mean and make fun of people. If you don‘t like what’s being said, just leave.

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    • Baikonur
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 8:20pm

      @WiredRight
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 7:42pm
      ‘BAIKONUR you say “We are better than this, people.” I just don’t understand why you feel the need to be mean and make fun of people. If you don‘t like what’s being said, just leave.’
      *******************
      I don’t think I was being mean or making fun of people in my post. However, there is absolutely nothing wrong with making fun of absurdity. I refer you to Mark Twain and Ben Franklin, some of my favorite Americans, and very funny writers. They both made lots of fun of parochial, sanctimonious ‘religious’ attitudes of a certain segment of the United States. I hope they are watching from heaven now and laughing at all the religious zealots today.

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    • 1776freedomofspeech
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 10:44pm

      @BAIKONUR

      It’s good vs. evil everywhere you go.

      There is this nun who was on TV. She is pretty old now, so I don’t think she is on anymore. Mother Angelica is her name. She gave a great testimony on how an Angel saved her life one day when she was a little girl. This is her story:Mother Angelica tells of finding herself in the middle of a busy street as a girl, staring at the oncoming headlights of a car. She braced for impact, but instead found herself moments later standing on the sidewalk, unharmed.

      Biographer Dan O’Neill writes that a witness, identified as a bus driver, said she “catapulted high into the air … in what seemed an impossible maneuver.”

      I watched her tell the story on TV and she said she felt something yank her up and backwards and their was nobody there to do this and save her. I would say that qualifies as Angel intervening.

      What say you?

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    • NOBAMA201258
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 11:15pm

      Miracles happen every day,Nimrod !

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    • Lotus4115
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 11:48pm

      NOBAMA201258
      Miracles happen every day,Nimrod !
      NO THEY DO NOT BeckTard IDIOT!!!

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    • Tresse
      Posted on December 31, 2011 at 5:23pm

      JANK0614, so you don’t believe in angels, please review the first video and look at 6.38. Are those angel’s wings?

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    • Tresse
      Posted on December 31, 2011 at 5:26pm

      Sorry, JANK0614, directed my comment to wrong person. It looks like BAINONUR is the person I meant to direct my comment to.

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    • Tresse
      Posted on December 31, 2011 at 5:51pm

      Also, we are not better than God, his angels, his miracles, etc. We are not even deserving much less better. And another thought, what a wonderful name Breedlove. Just what we need to do in this world, breed love.

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  • randy
    Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:38pm

    OMG Chills and Tears running down my face.
    I have nothing profound to say. I’m at a loss for words.
    God Bless you Ben Breedlove!
    And may your family eventually find peace and comfort.
    I would have been proud to call you Son.

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  • PFN
    Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:36pm

    Of course they did. The Nazi Broadcasting Company is all about the destruction of all that is good in our American Republic.

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    • ModerationIsBest
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 6:43pm

      Uh, Hitler believed in a God.

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    • From Virginia
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 8:35pm

      @Moderationisbest – Uh – Hitler was a pagan Woden worshipper.

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    • NancyBee
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 8:56pm

      No…..Hitler thought he was a god

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    • ModerationIsBest
      Posted on December 31, 2011 at 3:02am

      Hitler constantly referenced a Creator and said he was doing God’s work.

      The belt buckle on Nazi soldier’s had the phrase “Gott Mit Uns” which means “God with us.”

      I believe the first treaty he made was with the Catholic church.

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  • bjornskis
    Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:36pm

    I hope this young man found peace

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    • NancyBee
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 8:58pm

      I believe he did…..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY DURING THIS SAD TIME

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  • South Philly Boy
    Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:35pm

    God Bless

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  • slindsley
    Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:31pm

    Who cares if NBC edited it out, I don’t watch NBC.

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  • MBA
    Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:30pm

    What a shame people in this country cannot respect one another. The loss of this young man is tragic for his family and he wanted to leave a legacy. NBC dishonored Ben’s legacy.

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  • Temporal
    Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:30pm

    The most powerful card in the series edited out by accident? Sure, and NBC likes Glenn Beck too.

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  • ChiefGeorge
    Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:28pm

    Of course it was intentionally edited out! You cannot have the masses inspired by God and the story of a young man who clearly saw something more than once. People will really have to ponder the truth of their existence in this life. What is also so interesting is that those who would edit would push other socalled faiths and mini gods of this world and thats perfectly ok for them to do it. But when it ever comes to calling on the one supreme God they run and hide. This is how you know what is true and what is not. Demons do not attack the strong points, they go after the weak points in each persons character. In this case, they choose to literally skip over the whole meaning of the message just like they do when it comes to the real meaning of the seaon.

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  • kickagrandma
    Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:27pm

    Thank YOU GOD for loaning us Ben Breedlove. We know HE IS HOME with YOU now and that everything is well there.

    Forgive us FATHER when we try to edit you out of our lives in any way, shape or form.

    Thank YOU for YOUR COURAGE. May we be as brave as young Ben!

    Blessings on his earthly family, GOD. Please surround them with YOUR peace and love and the warm, happy memories of Ben.

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    • GardenoftheGods
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:36pm

      AMEN! Remember, NBC is owned by GE, a giant corporation which pushes the “green” religion; not the God of Christians, Jews & Muslims. It’s a sad day in America; but I thank God for, as you said, loaning us his beautiful child Ben Breedlove. Condolences to his family.

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  • schroeder123
    Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:27pm

    Too many people have had this type of experience . To say No your just dreaming…. wake up.
    Lights out at the end of your gurney … I Don’t Think So. You believe what you want. For me, there is a better place. I’ll hols this kids hand anytime.

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  • Jenny Lind
    Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:26pm

    They are too late, the truth is already out there, and he is safe with our Father in Heaven. God bless his family, may they find peace.

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  • scheduler
    Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:26pm

    I think it is sad too.

    http://politicalbowl.com – Political Videos

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  • BornJewishMuslimByFaith
    Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:14pm

    This is sad. I’m a believer in God and even though many people would disagree with my views of faith and God; I would never edit their views on their faith.

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    • Kathleen
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 4:29pm

      That’s right. It comes down to freedom of choice.
      I don’t want atheists, secularists to be forced to believe in religion. To be edited if they say something that doesn’t sit well with my own personal beliefs.

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    • ModerationIsBest
      Posted on December 30, 2011 at 6:46pm

      @Kathleen

      Do you support gay marriage?
      Do you support the woman’s right to choose?

      If not, and you’re coming from a religious view, you ARE forcing your beliefs on people. It may not be in the “you have to believe in my God” type but it’s the “I‘m going to force you to conform your life around my God’s law” form.

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