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Authentic faith journey trumping empty ritualism.

If you've ever felt like religious practices were more about ticking boxes than genuine faith, "Jesus > Religion" might resonate with you. Jefferson Bethke shares an unfiltered look at how he traded shallow appearances for a deeper, more authentic spiritual life. His conversational style and personal anecdotes could give you a refreshing perspective on what it means to live a life truly connected to Jesus, beyond the confines of conventional religion.

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ISBN: 9781400205394
Authors: Jefferson Bethke
Date of Publication: 2013-10-07
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Religion
Goodreads rating: 4.2
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Abandon dead, dry, rule-keeping and embrace the promise of being truly known and deeply loved. Jefferson Bethke burst into the cultural conversation in 2012 with a passionate, provocative poem titled “Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus.” The 4-minute video literally became an overnight sensation, with 7 million YouTube views in its first 48 hours (and 23+ million in a year). The message blew up on social media, triggering an avalanche of responses running the gamut from encouraged to enraged. In Jesus > Religion, Bethke unpacks similar contrasts that he drew in the poem—highlighting the difference between teeth gritting and grace, law and love, performance and peace, despair and hope. With refreshing candor he delves into the motivation behind his message, beginning with the unvarnished tale of his own plunge from the pinnacle of a works-based, fake-smile existence that sapped his strength and led him down a path of destructive behavior. Bethke is quick to acknowledge that he’s not a pastor or theologian, but simply a regular, twenty-something who cried out for a life greater than the one for which he had settled. Along his journey, Bethke discovered the real Jesus, who beckoned him beyond the props of false religion.
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Authentic faith journey trumping empty ritualism.

If you've ever felt like religious practices were more about ticking boxes than genuine faith, "Jesus > Religion" might resonate with you. Jefferson Bethke shares an unfiltered look at how he traded shallow appearances for a deeper, more authentic spiritual life. His conversational style and personal anecdotes could give you a refreshing perspective on what it means to live a life truly connected to Jesus, beyond the confines of conventional religion.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.