FRB Episode 22 Religious Pride

Religious acts you perform are not about God. They are actually all about YOU! God hates religion because religion is based on pride. When Jesus was on earth, the only people He had a problem with were the religious peddlers (Pharisees). So what...

Episode 22 of the The Faith By Reason Podcast podcast, hosted by Ed Mabrie, titled "FRB Episode 22 Religious Pride" was published on February 17, 2025 and runs 22 minutes.

February 17, 2025 ·22m · The Faith By Reason Podcast

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Summary

Religious acts you perform are not about God. They are actually all about YOU! God hates religion because religion is based on pride. When Jesus was on earth, the only people He had a problem with were the religious peddlers (Pharisees). So what is religion? Why do we perform it? And why do we think it’s from God? In this week’s podcast:The definition of religionThe “benevolent” reason why we get religiousWhy you can’t get to heaven by “being good”How religion is self-delusionWhen you are religious, you are trying to be superior to GodWhy do many Christians practice religion?For exclusive content, Q&A Videos, and private Bible study, become a Faith By Reason Patreon www.patreon.com/faithbyreason

Episode Description

Religious acts you perform are not about God. They are actually all about YOU! God hates religion because religion is based on pride. When Jesus was on earth, the only people He had a problem with were the religious peddlers (Pharisees). So what is religion? Why do we perform it? And why do we think it’s from God? In this week’s podcast:

The definition of religion
The “benevolent” reason why we get religious
Why you can’t get to heaven by “being good”
How religion is self-delusion
When you are religious, you are trying to be superior to God
Why do many Christians practice religion?

For exclusive content, Q&A Videos, and private Bible study, become a Faith By Reason Patreon www.patreon.com/faithbyreason

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