Introduction: Why I hate religion but love Jesus -- Will the real Jesus please stand up? -- Why I still think Jesus hates religion (and you should too) -- Fundies, fakes, and other so-called Christians -- Religion makes enemies / Jesus makes friends -- With religion, there are good and bad people / With Jesus, there are only bad people in need of grace -- Religion is the means to get things from God / If we seek Jesus, we get God -- With religion, if you are suffering, God is punishing you / God already punished Jesus on your behalf, so suffering is His mercy -- Religion says, "God will love you if..." / Jesus says "God so loved..." -- Religion points to a dim future / Jesus points to a bright future -- Why Jesus loves the church (and you should too) -- Conclusion: Do you know Jesus?
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