Hebrew Voices #104 – The Last Bastion of Free Speech (Rebroadcast)

In this episode of Hebrew Voices, The Last Bastion of Free Speech, Nehemia Gordon takes us on an extraordinary tour of Speaker’s Corner in London’s Hyde Park. Speaker’s Corner is the most famous location for free speech in the world. … Continue reading →

In this episode of Hebrew Voices, The Last Bastion of Free Speech, Nehemia Gordon takes us on an extraordinary tour of Speaker's Corner in London's Hyde Park. Speaker's Corner is the most famous location for free speech in the world. Join Nehemia as he speaks with a diverse group of people with varied perspectives on religion, science, and politics.

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Hebrew Voices #104 - The Last Bastion of Free Speech

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Nehemia: Shalom. This is Nehemia Gordon, and I am here at Speakers’ Corner in London. This is probably the last bastion of free speech in the western world outside the US. This is a place where anybody can come and get up on a soapbox and preach. And one of the things I love about this is this really is an embodiment of free speech. And it also takes me back to the Biblical period where the Prophets would stand up on a soapbox, and they would preach the word of God. And I think of Isaiah 56 where the prophet says, “Ko amar Yehovah. ‘Shim’u mishpat va’asu tzedakah, ki kerova yeshu’ati lavo vetzidkati lehigalot.’” And he was standing in a corner in a public square on the side, preaching the way that I'm preaching right now. We're gonna go in now to Speakers’ Corner and see what are some things that people are speaking about and hear the speakers and engage with them.

Nehemia: Hello, how are you?

Speaker 1: How are you doing?

Nehemia: I'm doing a podcast. Is it okay to video you?

Speaker 1: Yeah, yeah.

Nehemia: Okay, we're here with...I don't know, we're here to talk to the different people at Speakers’ Corner. What is it that you do, and what do you talk about here?

Speaker 1: Right. Okay, so if you come over here, I'll show you in detail.

Nehemia: All right, so this is called the "Identity Politics Forum.”

Comments

Michael MauroJuly 7, 2020 at 11:48 AM

I really enjoyed this broadcast about free speech. What I love about Nehemia is that he stays calm and asks questions that people should be able to answer in defense of a position.
It’s telling how much shouting down people get from those who profess Islam. Why not have debate? A people completely controlled by emotion.
They were out of their league anyway. Would have been a more interesting conversation had it been with an educated Muslim like a cleric of some sort.
Maybe Nehemia can invite one in to the studio who can leave his sword at home and just have a discussion or debate.
What do you say Nehemia?

DanielJuly 2, 2020 at 8:53 PM

Lol yes!

Sharon FultonJuly 2, 2020 at 11:51 AM

That is hilarious!

LGJuly 1, 2020 at 3:41 PM

This is an incredible episode of Hebrew Voices! It’s so informative about what’s happening in England and the rest of Europe.
I did notice a couple of S-words. Could you please edit them out?
Yehovah bless you.

I)aniel Gow.December 21, 2019 at 4:42 PM

Thankyou Nehemia! This was really good! I come from a Commonwealth Country, and what the last speaker said is not explicitly outlined by the media in Australia, it’s So very WRONG what has happened in England , and I believe it is Demonic in nature, And inspired by pagans in high places (of government)
Thankyou very much for being or allowing truth when the Media blankets it.
I enjoyed how 99% of people there approached each other civilly, unlike the muzzie of another podcast.
I equally thought it amazing how with one simple question about the Koran had the muzzies fighting amungst themselves and not against you.
Shalom Nehemia!

HeidiDecember 4, 2019 at 11:29 PM

That was super intense!

Robert KennedyNovember 26, 2019 at 12:35 PM

I admit, I was a little scared for him too…and yet there he was using his gift like a bold lion!

“What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us?” – Romans 8:31

: )

Steve StarrNovember 23, 2019 at 7:28 PM

Wow, spelled backwards is wow. That is as good a subject and wise as words as many of these people could discuss. Great Brittan has become a, to put it nicely, a trash can of socialism and stupidity but they have plenty of company close-by.

Jackie MollNovember 23, 2019 at 12:44 PM

“…………………………..” (me being speachless, but thinking otherwise!)

Sandy PierceNovember 23, 2019 at 10:34 AM

This was the VERY best podcast I have EVER seen. I am going to share it with as many people as I can. Thank you so much, Nehemia, for everything you do!! I pray for your safety and blessings on a regular basis. I especially thank you for setting such a good example for respecting and being kind to ALL people.

Thomas GarzaNovember 23, 2019 at 9:41 AM

Anywhere a form of “Free Speech” exists, it wasn’t free. Whether in the U.S. or at Speakers Corner in the U.K., there are the granite markers ( graves) dotting the landscape that testify that such a freedom required “blood sacrifices”. Which Prophet of Israel did not pay a price for such a notion ? One of the best videos I’ve seen in a long time. Thank You !

ENovember 22, 2019 at 7:51 PM

Nehemia has taught us the correct translation of Isaiah 9:6: …”And the Wonderful Counsellor, the Great God, the Eternal Father called His name, “Prince of Peace.”‘

AprilNovember 22, 2019 at 10:06 AM

I felt scared for you, Nehemia! I thought for sure a fight was going to break out at some point when the Muslim man was speaking. I’m glad you stuck up for yourself. This video reminds me of how much turmoil this world is in. Thank you for sharing it with us. I pray Yehovah protects you and your family as you travel and speak to others about Him.

Robert KennedyNovember 21, 2019 at 4:06 PM

WOW!! All I can say is WOW!! I had no idea such a face-to-face forum still existed. Thank You so much for sharing this.

Reyes NavaNovember 20, 2019 at 9:15 PM

Also wanted to mention that it gave me great joy to see your mother joining you on this trip.

Jeffrey ManresaNovember 20, 2019 at 6:24 PM

The light shines in the darkness and the darkness could not put it out! Nehemia keep on with that brother. You are a light unto the nation’s. Shalom.

Lars H AlhaugNovember 20, 2019 at 5:36 PM

Very, very interesting from the Speakers Corner. So many thoughts an ideas and beliefs. World for sure is in a spiritual chaos. Messiah come, we need your Standard here! The last intervjued told how The Beast and the Harlot are about to form their empire wher they control and set the standard for everyone and everything. In Norway these laws about all kinds of gender alternatives are about to be implemented in kindergarrdens and schools. So we follow the Beast, EU here too 🙁

Jessica LindseyNovember 20, 2019 at 4:02 PM

Are you giving a talk in London; a ‘speaking event’ you haven’t listed on your website? I live in England and I wouldn’t want to miss such an occurrence 🙂

Eunice AustinNovember 20, 2019 at 2:46 PM

Dear Nehemia. please be careful……..Since Britain got conned into joining the European Common Market back in 1972, I was there so I know, the flood gates were opened……Later the ECM became the EU……which was NOT what Britain had signed up for but could not get out of, thus “today” you have BREXIT. Meantime understand that the Police Department has been headed up by none other than a person not of the Jewish or Christian faith, and even not of the Catholic faith……….so please please be careful. Speaker’s corner is now used to flush out those who disagree with the god who is not The Almighty Creator of the Universe who is Just and Righteous and full of Loving Mercy. Please be careful and remember 4 arabic words and their meaning:- muruna, takiyya, tawriya, kitman. My parents had a good saying “to be forewarned is to be forearmed”.

Reyes NavaNovember 20, 2019 at 1:40 PM

Truly fascinating to see so many ideas and perspectives challenging each other in open discussion and debate. Especially since each person is so convincing in their beliefs and thoroughly versed in their arguments (whether it be religion, politics or science).

For certain they are all there to convince others rather than be dissuaded. Even the flat-earther sounded legitimate and persuasive in his presentation.

At the end of it all there is hope in Isaiah 2:3
“And many peoples will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of Yehovah, To the house of the God of Jacob; That He may teach us concerning His ways and that we may walk in His paths.” For the Torah will go forth from Zion and the word of Yehovah from Jerusalem.”

Ørjan MyhreNovember 20, 2019 at 9:20 AM

Amazing Nehemia, some good wake up calls there.

AJ BernardNovember 20, 2019 at 8:14 AM

Fantastic work, Nehemia!! Thank you for going there and talking to all of those folks. And thank you, Mrs. Gordon, for your amazing commentary at the end!!

Peace, my brother.

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