The web’s latest viral video features a poem from Jeff Bethke, explaining why he hates religion but loves Jesus. Obviously, this is not unfamiliar territory for me – just look at the name of this blog. However, two of the best responses I’ve read so far have come from Jared Wilson and Tullian Tchividjian. In his response, Jared clarifies that religion is not the problem, nor is law, but instead legalism and self-righteousness, while Tullian reminds us of the antithetical relationship between me-centered religion and the Gospel.
Considering the amount of feedback (both positive and negative) Jeff Bethke has received on his poem, this post is a great follow-up – Bearing with One Another: On the Giving and Receiving of Criticism.
What is good news for the poor?
Sexual history isn’t everything.
How can you forgive a killer?
U.S. Veterans Show Solidarity With Iraqi Restaurant – I absolutely hate prejudice – whether it’s racial, social, ethnic, sexual, etc. There is simply no excuse for hating someone simply because they’re different, so when I see headlines like the previous one, it brightens my day. Soldiers, who fought in Iraq, taking up the cause of Iraqis living in America. I love it!
Faith and reason can, and do get along.
You are not Jesus.