“A video has been making the rounds on Facebook recently in which Jefferson Bethke, a young man very talented with the spoken word, explains why he hates religion but loves Jesus. This theory that Jesus (and a relationship with Him) is somehow opposed to religion is all the rage nowadays, especially on college campuses, but does it really add up? I think there are several errors in Bethke’s poetry that are worth addressing.” continue reading
Read the complete post, A Response to “Why I Hate Religion but Love Jesus” by Jefferson Bethke, at Nick Hardesty’s blog, Phat Catholic Apologetics. Nick’s treatment of the topic is a line-by-line critique of the video, providing a very thorough response.
Nicholas Hardesty has an M.A. in Theology and a Certification in Catechetics from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is currently the Director of Religious Education at Blessed Mother Catholic Church in Owensboro, KY, his hometown parish.
NOTE: Nick is from my neck of the woods and I felt compelled to share his blog post with you because I think that it has an excellent way of dealing with the “Why I hate Religion” video making the rounds on the internet. I enjoy reading his excellent blog Phat Catholic Apologetics , frequently and highly recommend it.
Birgit J
Just discovered your website and I’m your newest follower. I’m sure there is much for me to learn here. Thank you for sharing this video and the link to the response. Just yesterday my daughter Skyped me from college and began a strange discussion on religion…I now see where her mind may be at. I have shared the response with her and now I believe I know how to handle it. Thank you so much!
God’s blessings to you all!
Here’s Jimmy Akins response
http://jimmyakin.com/2012/01/why-i-hate-people-hating-on-religion.html
Welcome, Lisa Maria! So glad you found us! It’s wonderful to learn that you have already found one of our posts helpful. Be sure to check us out often and share your find with your friends. Since we have over 40 contributors, you will find quite a variety of posts and topics – all from a Catholic perspective. God bless!
Brian, thanks for sharing…I have read his response as well and, as usual, enjoyed his perspective.