Jeff bethkes poem jesus religion was written, and introduced, in 2012 through a 4minute video read more. Most groups meet weekly, completing one session a week, but feel free to follow a plan that meets the needs and schedule of the people in your group. Abandon dead, dry, rulekeeping and embrace the promise of being truly known and deeply loved. Jeffs book will make you stop and listen to a voice in your heart that may have been drowned out by the noise of religion. Jan 08, 2017 we will obey him if we truly love him. Why i hate people hating on religion theres a new youtube video out called why i hate religion, but love jesus. In the scriptures jesus received the most opposition from the most religious people of his day. Jefferson bethke, is a spoken word artist that started on youtube. Jesus religion by jefferson bethke audiobook download. And then, do you hate yourself also in that you hate his church. Bethke burst into the cultural conversation in 2012 with a passionate, provocative poem titled why i hate religion, but love jesus. Jefferson bethkes why i hate religion, but love jesus youtube sensation has garnered over 15 million views and thousands of comments since its jan.
Lets see if we can take a few steps in that direction by considering the ability of jesus to hate and his actual practice of that hatred. Spoken word poet jefferson bethke, known for creating such youtube sensations as why i hate religion, but love jesus, is slated to debut. This was the central point behind the book ted kluck and i wrote a. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough. Why i hate religion, but love jesus in january, jefferson ethke released a youtube video, why i hate religion, ut love jesus. Positive, if amorphous, views of religion despite their apparent discomfort with the church, this group still maintains a very positive view of religion. It was released january 10th, and as i write this on the morning of january 14th, its already racked up nearly 10 million hits, so its definitely gone viral.
Why i hate religion, but love jesus viral video sparks faith debate. Spoken word poet jefferson bethke, known for creating such youtube sensations as why i hate religion, but love jesus, is slated to debut his first book, titled jesus religion, later this year as part of a two book deal with thomas nelson, inc. Opinion why people hate religion the new york times. Analyzing why i hate religion, but love jesus america. There are some people in the church that i dont like. In the scriptures jesus received the most opposition from the most. Jan 10, 2012 a poem i wrote to highlight the difference between jesus and false religion. W e recently had the opportunity to chat with jefferson bethke about his new book jesusreligion. The poem why i hate religion, but love jesus gadel said what.
Search jefferson bethke humbled by critique of his why i hate religion, but love jesus video. The challenge is to return to the true biblical description of jesus. I understood it jesus religion presents a challenge to the pharisaic rule that has overshadowed much of american christianity and comes back to the core of who jesus really is. Thank you to phat atholic apologetics for its own response. Oct 24, 20 jefferson bethke has recently published jesus religion. Jan 14, 2012 how jesus and religion are on opposite spectrums, one is the work of god one is a man made invention, one is the cure and one is the infection. I think what he means by this, is that christians dont have to worry about getting into gods good graces because jesus made the ultimate sacrifice for them and released them from that duty. Why i hate religion, but love jesus also known as jesus religion is a christian youtube video that went viral across the internet in january 2012 and sparked much discussion in both religious and secular communities. John hollowell, provides a thoughtful response to the assertions made by jeffrey bethke in the.
In the video i touch on the differences between believing in our own moral effort for our righteousness and that of receiving jesus perfect righteousness based on his. One response to why i hate religion, but love jesus spoken word. Why i hate religion, but love jesus spoken word youtube. An organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods. Filled with jeffersons own story, the book is raw and authentic. Its a list of things we do or dont do that will either make god happy or make him mad. Jefferson bethke burst into the cultural conversation in 2012 with a passionate, provocative poem titled why i hate religion, but love jesus. Why jesus is greater than religion spoken word youtube. My interview with jefferson bethke known worldwide for his why i love jesus and hate religion youtube video, jefferson bethke has authored his first book. Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Why i hate religion, but love jesus creator surprised by criticism jefferson bethke, 22, has stirred debate on what it means to be christian. This video blew up on the internet a few years back. Spoken word poet jefferson bethke, known for creating such youtube sensations as why i hate religion, but love jesus, is slated to debut his first book, titled jesus religion, later this year as part of a twobook deal with thomas nelson, inc. Jefferson bethke humbled by critique of his why i hate.
They hate religion because, at a moment to stand up and be counted on the right side. Dandelion salad bball1989 on jan 10, 2012 a poem i wrote to highlight the difference between jesus and false religion. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you. Jul 29, 2009 in his book, i love jesus, i hate christianity, kim michaels implies that god did not know the possibility that his creation, made in the image and likeness of god, through free will, may choose the beliefs of a particular religion, or, for that matter, follow mental concepts to spirituality, which kim michaels portrays in this book. The video why i hate religion, but love jesus reflects an increasing sentiment in contemporary culture which denigrates the importance of religion in ones spirituality. No religion that can save a person, only jesus christ. Jeff bethkes poem jesus religion was written, and introduced, in 2012 through a 4minute video titled, why i hate religion, but love jesus. The merriamwebster online dictionary defines religion as, the belief in a god or in a group of gods. Jefferson bethke why i hate religion, but love jesus. Catholic church, freedom, incarnation, jesus christ, love. It will engage many, especially young people, who have been hurt by or given up on the church.
In a tellall interview with the christian post, bethke shares his views on religion, the controversy surrounding his video, and changes he wish he could make to his message, now gone viral. A young online evangelist is hoping to epitomize the message that jesus does not equal religion in a youtube video that has attracted over 6. Why i hate religion, but love jesus poet jefferson. The book uses the contrast between jesus and religion to accomplish the dual goal of addressing false perceptions of christianity while presenting a true picture of what followers of jesus look like. In jesus religion, bethke unpacks contrasts similar to those he drew in the poem highlighting the difference between teeth gritting and grace, law and love, performance and peace, despair and hope. The book s title and content are inspired by his spokenword video, why i hate religion, but love jesus, which has been viewed 26 million times. Meet those who love jesus but not the church barna group. He speaks about many different topics such as dating and relationships, church, god, jesus, religion and there are also some teaching videos. Jesus even instructed his disciples to love their enemies. Why i hate religion, but love jesus by spokenword artist jefferson bethke has received more than 10.
About why i hate religion, but love jesus jeff bethkes poem jesus religion was written, and introduced, in 2012 through a 4minute video titled, why i hate religion, but love jesus. Jesus also said, 17 these things i command you, that you love one another. Here are 9 reasons jesus hates religion and you should too. That is why salvation is freely mine, and forgiveness is mine, because not is based on my efforts, but my genuine passion for jesus, whom i love amply. Oct 07, 20 abandon dead, dry, rulekeeping and embrace the promise of being truly known and deeply loved. Regardless, the dividing lines between religion and jesus are clear. Religion puts you shackles, but jesus makes you free. Religion turns every argument and disagreement into an us versus them.
Theres a lot of talk about the message in this video why i hate religion but love jesus what do you have to say about it. This book was written for the many people who sense there is something wrong with or at least missing from christianity, especially those who see that christianity in its present form cannot survive in the modern age. Why i hate religion, but love jesus ave maria press. Why i hate religion, but love jesus spoken word jezerae. Analyzing why i hate religion, but love jesus i was searching the web for a video, which i wanted for class, but youtube was rather sure that i would prefer to watch one entitled, why i hate.
This poem was inspired by jefferson bethkes video why i hate religion, but love jesus and written in the spirit of his new book jesus is greater than religion. The book makes a distinction between the original teachings of jesus and the current doctrines and dogmas of the christian religion. Why i hate religion, but love jesus spoken word lyrics. The books title and content are inspired by his spokenword video, why i hate religion, but love jesus, which has been viewed 26 million times. Jan 16, 2012 how jesus and religion are on opposite spectrums, one is the work of god one is a man made invention, one is the cure and one is the infection. Why i hate religion, but love jesus commentary by fr. Jefferson is best known for his spoken word youtube video why i hate religion, but love jesus, which, at this time, has been viewed nearly 26 million times. Why i hate religion, but love jesus also known as jesus. Oct 07, 20 in order to flesh out his views on jesus, christianity, and religion, jefferson has written the book jesus religion which launches today. Why i hate religion, but love jesus is a viral video created by christian speaker jefferson bethke, who uploaded his work that rose him to fame onto youtube and godtube, under the screenname bball1989.
Aug 08, 2014 jesus doesnt hate religion the major problem with saying jesus hates religion is that it is not true. Jesus is greaterthan religion by jefferson bethke youtube. When the poem why i hate religion, but love jesus first came out, i shared it. She has had a prominent place in my heart for many years, and i will always be loyal. This video received both praise and criticism from among the followers of jesus. Bursting onto the scene with his youtube sensation why i hate religion but love jesus, bethke challenged viewers to take a new look at christ.
The bible describes it as the peace that passes all understanding. Why, behind, hate, heart, jesus, love, religion great book that sparked this video. The fourminute video of bethkes spokenword performance literally became an overnight. This is no surprise to anybody who discovered him through his why i hate religion, but love jesus video which went viral in early 2012. My heart behind why i hate religion, but love jesus. First look at jefferson bethkes upcoming book jesus religion.
With refreshing candor, he now offers his own story of recovering from a worksbased, fakesmile existence. A poem i wrote to highlight the difference between jesus and false religion. Why i hate religion, but love jesus awakening with. First look at jefferson bethkes upcoming book jesus. We love because he first loved us 1 john 4 so when it comes to religion, yes, i have a chip on my shoulder. Jan 18, 2012 why i hate religion, but love jesus commentary by fr. Evangelicals love the meanest parts of trump, the christian writer ben howe argues in his new book. Why i hate religion, but love jesus awakening with daniel. Religion is about the man seeking god, but jesus is god seeking to man.
Before that, the spoken word poem why i hate religion, but love jesus took off with a message that confronted frustrations with religious. Each session of jesus religion consists of two major sections of content, each with its. When it comes to beliefs about god, those who love jesus but not the church are orthodox. Each session of jesus religion consists of two major sections of content, each with its own distinct features. Pastor kevin deyoungs versebyverse critique of the viral hit why i hate religion, but love jesus has got many people listening and taking heed even the spoken word poet himself. After his spoken word on the same subject when viral why i hate religion, but love jesus, jeff decided he wanted to write a book to further explain his position. Jefferson bethke why i hate religion, but love jesus genius. We cannot possibly hope to love him without first receiving his love.
Why i hate religion, but love jesus is a viral video created by christian speaker jefferson bethke, who uploaded his work that rose him to fame onto youtube. Religion says slave, jesus says son, religion puts you in shackles but jesus sets you free. It literally became an overnight sensation, with 7. Religion doesnt allow for dialogue or open communication. I hate it because religion is what rejected and murdered god. An excerpt from jefferson bethkes jesusreligion msnbc.
Full and accurate lyrics for why i hate religion, but love jesus spoken word from jefferson bethke. Lewiss classic book, the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe, the kids ask if the. You have already answered the first question that most people ask. Which is why i am proud to say i love jesus, but hate religion.
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