Jesus Hated Religion? Not Really.

For some reason, holiday seasons seem to bring out the opinions of those who call themselves "Spiritual but not Religious" and they like to explain how Jesus was against religions and just wanted us to love one another. And they point to Gospel passages like today where Jesus accuses religious leaders. But does the conclusion that Christ opposed organized religion flow from these encounters? Bishop Irineos heatedly disputes these misinterpretations of the Gospel that are designed not to draw people closer to Christ, but rather to tear them away from the Body of Christ which is His Church.