Jesus and the End of Religion: The Problem with Religion

Jesus and the End of Religion

Jesus did not intend to establish a new religion, Christianity. Instead he showed us a new way to approach God and others. Unfortunately, however, his simple message was quickly institutionalized. Despite its many adherents, the Christian religion has lost its way and is viewed negatively by much of the world because of its history and current distortions. In the spirit of Jesus' message, it's time for religion (especially Christianity) to die, and for the resurrection of new faith and life.

Monday, August 22, 2005

The Problem with Religion

While not of great depth, MC Wright has an article, "The Problem with Religion" at THEOOZE.

Jesus' entire ministry evolved around bashing the established religion, breaking its taboos, and offering people an invitation to something far beyond religion, an encounter with divinity.

The result of Jesus' life was an escape from religion where people were required to earn God's favor by becoming something God said they really could never become: holy, other, like Him.