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It seems like every day brings the launch of a new YouTube knockoff that offers fancy integrated video players and the ability to upload user-created content. Few of these upstarts seem to have a chance compared to Google's juggernaut ... except for the porn-focused ones, of course, which seem to be doing quite well. Conversely, a Christian-focused alternative is also finding quite a bit of success by letting believers strut their faith for all the Web to see.
GodTube was launched last January by Chris Wyatt, a former producer for CBS. It mostly offers user-generated Christian programming, like a number of parodies of popular songs re-written to include Christian overtones, (some funny, some not) and, of course, plenty of preaching. Much of the site's content is a little more controversial, however, including a number of videos attacking Mormonism and one in which an atheist holds a Christian at gunpoint and asks him to die for his faith.
So, perhaps not everyone can appreciate the content, but surely everyone can appreciate the traffic. In August GodTube was the fastest growing Web site on the 'Net according to comScore, an Internet marketing company. GodTube tauts 1.6 million unique visitors a month, an impressive figure for an upstart, but not quite a threat to YouTube's stats yet, estimated to be somewhere around 50 million per month.
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Subscribe to commentsChuckFeb 25th 2008 2:53PM
There are many good comments and some others. As far as different religious beliefs, each of us need to stop and think before we say or do. The first thought in your mind is "What would Christ do or say". It is easy to get excited, then we will try to shove our beliefs on others. When we need to understand "As Christ tought us" to Love one another. This is a Christian Site and it should only have Christian contents. And it should not attack any others. Imprint the word of the Holy Bible in your hearts and the Holy Spirit will lead you. I have always said "Love is the key", and guess who God is?
God Bless
ChuckFeb 25th 2008 3:45PM
How are you doing brother Greg? When I was first redeemed, I must admit I was a little pushy. But The Holy Sprit filled me with energy - Heavenly Understanding - Wisdom - Knowledge. Please forgive those who get overzelous. They mean no harm. (at least most of them). I use the wisdom - knowledge - understanding from the Holy Book which the Holy Sprit enlightens each of us differently. Earthly wisdom could lead to destruction of our souls.
Brother Brad
How true you are. God has not changed from the beginning. As it is said "The never changing God". It is people who change. That is why I pray often. We all sin at one time or another. We try not to, but Saten has 1000's of years experiance on us. Our lives would be worthless if it was not for Christ.
God Bless
blkmuscleDec 6th 2007 4:13PM
Wow! I can't believe this video!
Thomas MartinDec 6th 2007 4:15PM
It is refreshing to hear the good news of Christ being sent to all the world through this great ministry called Godtube. Keep up the good work, because if they are not against us they are for us.
Cookie PieDec 6th 2007 4:20PM
http://www.godtube.com/view_video?viewkey=d5d4ee2c067a456e7c0f
Watch this GodTube video - it is awesome!
Peter PanellaDec 6th 2007 4:33PM
Its about time.............
FOR THE GOOD STUFF
MarkDec 6th 2007 4:48PM
GodTube is an Awesome site....I am still new to the site but this guy is Amazing!!!
http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=8cc592421572080b5e8d
AceDec 6th 2007 4:51PM
GodTube is a cool website! I suggest everyone checks it out if you haven't already!
BazDec 6th 2007 4:51PM
LoL that is just retarded
AceDec 6th 2007 4:52PM
Finally a site with good content getting some PRAISE =)
BazDec 6th 2007 4:53PM
LoL that is jsut retarded
Ron GreenDec 6th 2007 5:25PM
This video rocks and is awesome. Keep up the good work.
LeeDec 6th 2007 5:31PM
I've added it to my favorites, thanks guys.
GILDec 6th 2007 5:43PM
Just another freak site. Give me a break, prove the exsistence of your gawd and I will be 1st to join your ranks.
giab3llaApr 17th 2008 5:20PM
prove there is no god. its a choice.
MichealMar 30th 2009 5:11PM
Hi Gil! I just checked this web site out today and was looking at the comments and came across your reply about this site. Show me your GOD and I will join you. Well I know this comment is pretty old so here is my answer to you. Show me there is not a GOD and I will show you there is a GOD.
JimDec 6th 2007 5:46PM
That was awesome! I'm not a bible thumper, but that was great.
AleehaDec 6th 2007 6:07PM
That video is awesome! Finally positive, clean, and INTERESTING Christian internet entertainment and teaching. I will definately spend time on and spread the word about this new website.
FrinkDec 6th 2007 9:55PM
It's kind of funny-- godtube has censored many, many videos because they did not reflect the owner's own beliefs. For instance, one user called Soldieringodsarmy submitted several excellent videos that were well received. It took the folks at godtube a few weeks to realize that said videos were parodies. Mind you, atheists who went to the site recognized them for what they were right away. I guess that demonstrates toe relative intelligence of the two groups.
What is truly funny is that many christians have also complained that their videos were deleted. You can't just be a christian to the folks at godtube-- you have to have the right doctrine too. Sincerity and faith arenn't enough (though judging from the videos I have seen, inbred ignorance is definitely a requirement).
YYZNov 15th 2009 5:37PM
If YT comments were any clue, the relative intelligence of the two groups is about the same. There were very few witty comments from both Christians and atheists (ok, most were from atheists, but that makes sense if you consider the fact that smart enough Christians wouldn't exactly subscribe to the guy's chan), and a lot of moronic comments from both sides. Mostly coming from people who didn't actually realize it was satire.