Kaysi's Reviews > Jesus > Religion: Why He Is So Much Better Than Trying Harder, Doing More, and Being Good Enough

In Jesus > Religion Jefferson Bethke asks many of the same questions and wrestles with many of the same ideas I myself have been asking and wrestling with over the past few years. I wouldn't say I agree with every single word he writes, but Bethke and I have come to a LOT of the same conclusions at this stage of our journeys.

Bethke's rise to recognition came as a result of his spoken word YouTube videos, which are excellent, but that also means he didn't set out to be an author. He acknowledges as much in the book's introduction, and it is evident in his writing style. At times the book feels more like a rambling rant than cleanly divided chapters of organized thoughts; however, to be honest I really didn't mind because the things he's addressing are so important. I'm just glad someone is saying what he's saying.

For those who grew up in or around evangelicalism, I think Jesus > Religion could be a great starting point to challenge preconceived notions (which many don't even recognize as such) and force people to think critically about who Jesus really is and how He really ought to affect our lives. For those who are already on that journey, there's probably a lot here that will resonate with you and possibly help you to feel a little less alone. I am very thankful for this book.