Therefore, we also explored this topic f. Episode 29: What Atheists Wish Christians Knew About Them, "I'll be there! And, like he says toward the end of yesterdays talk by Link, the boat is real. I jumped into the water. Role. Travis Tritt asked the question, but it seems Thomas Rhett knows the answer. Get resources, podcast episodes, and SWO updates sent directly to your inbox. I laughed out loud when Rhett talked about engaging people on airplanes by spouting talking points from books byJosh MacDowell and Lee Strobel. And soon discovered some of these other traditions had different perspectives on some of the issues that often trigger Evangelical spiritual deconstruction: I came to realise the Evangelical aisle of the supermarket is a wonderful aisle in the supermarket but it aint the only aisleas much as they often like to claim it is. With the help of the Holy Spirit, they became convinced that Christianity is true as they gazed deeply at Christs beauty. News flash, these are all grounded in the Christian worldview that he is trying so hard to distance himself from. their home town version of Christianity placed on them. I have a love-hate relationship with Thanksgiving Day. Good Mythical Morning is the most watched daily show online, averaging 100 million views in a month. Its stable. And you think Los Angeles stretched Like in biological puberty where one begins to form an adult identity separate from their parents and begin to wrestle with the understanding that the world is much more complex and nuanced than originally thought. My advice to Rhett and Link (and borrowing from the Immortal words of Douglas Adams) is Dont Panic; across the Jordan River of spiritual deconstruction exists a promised Land of a deeper, richer, and more beautiful faith in Christ and his Way. Rhett Butler (Born in 1828) is a fictional character in the 1936 novel Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell and in the 1939 film adaptation of the same name. Actor Rupert Everett, who fell hard for her said: 'Her face had the illusion of beauty, but in fact it was wonky all over. He further likens the endogenous retroviruses shared between humans and other ape descendants to a coffee stain that shows up in later versions of a manual, demonstrating an earlier common ancestor who must have experienced the original mutation/stain. Before this week I did not, and now that I think about it, it explains A LOT. One can believe in a literal Adam OR that Adam is a metaphor and still follow Jesus. And then my heart broke hearing not only where they are in their faith, but how they have made it easier for others to abandon their belief in God too. Link asked, Why on airplanes? to which Rhett replied: Because when youre an evangelical Christian, when you sit next to a stranger, this may be the only opportunity you have to share the life changing message of Jesus with them. Thats what pushed us out, in the end. And it gives you community. I didnt want to believe thisI didnt want to leave this thing. For more than a decade, Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal have made videos together under the name Rhett & Link, cementing their bromance as one of YouTube's most memorable partnerships.In a recent vlog, McLaughlin and Neal who have been buddies since the first grade took their friendship to another level. It would appear that despite how destabilizing and difficult their deconstruction processes were, they no longer, The sad reality is that, for the deconverted, disbelief isnt sufficient. Thats a messy situation. Maybe YouTube said "we want to get behind you and do such and such but it has to be about Rhett and Link, not random crew members". Most recently, of course, is the story of well-known pastor and author Joshua Harris, as well as the Youtube comedians Rhett and Link.. I've written on this phenomenon myself in a number of places, including my recent book, The 10 Commandments of Progressive Christianity, as well as my my article, "The . By naming several apologists such as Lee Strobel, Josh McDowell, Tim Keller, and Ravi Zacharias, he knocked the legs out from under their arguments. Take Rhett, for example. Commercial Kings: With Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Shayne Pax, Brandon Taylor. Rhett said, If I dont have to believe [Christianity], then why would I? Link expressed, Why was I working so hard to make Christianity work for me if it wasnt even true? Aside from encountering intellectual stumbling blocks, it seems that, to YouTubes favorite pair, the gospel had begun to stink. First, he read Francis Collinss (the other Francis), The Language of God, and was convinced that evolution is true. Theres one thing I respect about the deconstruction stories of Rhett and Link. Confession: When I was a kid, I was in love with, As much as I felt undying love for Ricky Schroder, I knew little about him. Several people reached out to me personally, including pastors who reported that the faith of several kids in their youth groups was rocked by the broadcasts, leaving them shaken and doubting. As a creative team, Rhett and Link have consistently pushed their limits instead of sticking to their comfort zone, a fact that has helped them immensely. Thats why leaving it is so damned scary. He predicted that with the rise of technology and communication, people wouldnt be deprived of information, but rather they would be given somuch that they would become passive and egocentric. Doubt always accompany faith. Copyright 2023 The Gospel Coalition, INC. All Rights Reserved. Like him, I was told that archaeology only proves the Bible, which means theres no reason not to dive headlong into it, right? The best chance I had of communicating with him was writing a letter to his fan club. It was a relationship. Rhett and Link met each other way back in Elementary school in North Carolina and theyve stuck together into adulthood, at one time passing through a ministry phase as full-time staffers with Campus Crusade (now called Cru). To some, it smells like beauty and life; to others, it smells like death. Mythical Kitchen Why did Rhett and Link leave Christianity?-----Our mission is to create educational content. I have read and listened to many atheists over the years who have explained why they didnt believe, but what made Rhett and Links (anti) testimonies so disheartening is the fact that they use much of the same vocabulary to describe their faith as I do. Please make sure all fields are filled out. By the way, Evolutionary theory doesnt have a sufficient cause for the universe coming into existence out of nothing. I was recently at a conference where a prominent Christian leader was asked to give his opinion on what good could come from a Biden America and Continue reading, How are Christians supposed to think about Game of Thrones? These apostles of unbelief are on a mission to help others deconstruct with the same evangelistic zeal they learned from their previous tribe. Deconstructing from certain Statements of Faith doesnt mean you have to jettison the Christian faith altogetherin fact for many of us, its put the focus back on Jesus and the fire back in our faith! Rhett and Link met each other way back in Elementary school in North Carolina and they've stuck together into adulthood, at one time passing through a ministry phase as full-time staffers with. A Christians Response to the Deconstructed Faith of YouTubers Rhett and Link. Is Apologetics Helpful or Necessary in Evangelism? And, in reality, hes not living that way either. Where does that come from? However, celebrity Christian deconversions, or celebrity conversions, actually do matter. Careers Workplace and Religion Columnists, Recreation Outdoors and Religion Columnists, Religious Music and Entertainment Columnists, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Co-founder of @mythical. To lose that community is a pretty scary thought. Hopefully, they also realize these accusations are shots fired out of fearfear that one day they may wake up to find that we are making at least as much sense as they are. Rhett and Melanie eat:" {Mammy} could distinguish nothing except the clatter of silver on china, and the muffled soft tones of Melanie's voice." Rhett then goes to bed. This led to him jumping ship. Aside from the fact that most apologists have day jobs, this leads to a fair question: what would Rhett and Link stand to lose if they didnt capitulate to culture on an issue like same-sex marriage? I was crushed. The lesson we can learn from the Rhett and Link story is to observe the power of the media platform, recognize the roadblocks of the new apostles of unbelief, and keep a humble eye to history, remembering that our Savior told us some would fall away. Back in seminary they warned us that the world out there hates truth, and wants to be free to create their own reality. As part of their healing process, they are all told to declare to the world their reasons for why being a Christian is wrong. I did not have a personal tragedybut I was angry at the thinkers. These discoveries challenged the underpinnings of his whole theological system, but like all of us he was encouraged to press on through with his questions without fear because: All truth is Gods truth. Demas traded eternal hope for earthly treasure. Home of #GMM, Rhett and Link, and everything else #Mythical @rhettmc @linkneal @mythicalstore @mythicalchef For many people deconstructing, so much of their world revolves around their church community. Rhett and Link met each other way back in Elementary school in North Carolina and they've stuck together into adulthood, at one time passing through a ministry phase as full-time staffers with Campus Crusade (now called Cru ). Rhett and Link have grown their brand performing hilarious satirical songs and engaging in zany stunts such as duct-taping themselves together, playing wedgie-hangman, crushing glow sticks in a meat-grinder, and flinging bags of dog feces at one anothers faces. It didnt take long before quickly discovering these two were not some boys who got saved at some church youth camp alter call and then used their new found Christianity merely as a buttress against sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll after that. Most of my life I saw the one or two aisles of Evangelical / Charismatic Christianity I was raised with as the totality of the whole store. He suggested that if all these apologists and theologians were to recant their stories and change their opinions, their livelihoods would be at stake. Today, Rhett and Link have a net worth of $25 million as of 2021. Ray Comfort explains the reason why this happens so often with those who used to believe in Christianity.Visit https://www.LivingWaters.com to view more free Christian videos, articles, and to get tracts and other resources by Ray Comfort and the Living Waters team.FACEBOOKLiving Waters: https://www.facebook.com/lwwotmRay Comfort: https://www.facebook.com/official.Ray.ComfortINSTAGRAMLiving Waters: https://www.instagram.com/livingwatersofficialTWITTERLiving Waters: https://twitter.com/LivingWatersPubRay Comfort: https://twitter.com/RayComfort Relocating with their families to Los Angeles around this time almost certainly made it easier for Rhett and Link to think through some of their questions, removed as they now were from the Christ-Haunted atmosphere of the Bible Belt. Rhett James McLaughlin) and Link (a.k.a. Then the format changed. I cant help but notice the similarities. Yep. 2. Cotton Candy Randy is a Mythical character created by Rhett & Link on their daily show, Good Mythical Morning. But as I tasted from Catholic, Anglican, Orthodox, Anabaptist, and other aisles of the supermarket I discovered the Christian faith was much more rich, varied, and delicious than I had ever thought. Ill interact the most with Rhetts extimony as it covered the lions share of their reasons for leaving the faith. Because of his feelings. Gods in control. The comment sections of their, pages reveal that their stories inspired many atheists and touched the hearts of some folks who experienced similar deconversion journeys, describing the videos as beautiful, candid, and vulnerable.. They already know people are saying one of them led the other astray, as if we arentall being influenced by one person or another at any given time. Why were so many people rattled and even persuaded by them? They like to call themselves "Internetainers." Charles Lincoln Neal and Rhett McLaughlin first met on the first day of first grade in Buies Creek, North Carolina, when they were held in class during recess as punishment for writing profanity on their desks. Why do Rhett and Link homeschool? How would it affect their revenue streams and net worth to remain faithful Christians in todays cultural climate? 4:10). Through the deal, Mythical has expanded its busine This brings us to the salient question. It gives you something to hold on to. I couldnt check his Instagram for updates every hour or tweet at him with the real possibility he might tweet back. In fact, at the conclusion of Links talk, they both indicated theyll be setting this whole topic aside for a while in order to get their bearings. We were in conversation. suggestion that their moving to Los Angeles was just the slippery slope to The truth is that we have a personality-driven culture in which two comedians can persuade Christians to rethink their faith in just three hours of video. On Feb. 22, the Rhett & Link's Mythical Entertainment agreed to buy Smosh in a deal that would unite two long-running YouTube channels. Rhett's argument here against Christianity wrongly very wrongly assumes questions about sexuality are in some way new, as if, despite having survived thousands of years, Christianity is unable to withstand the whims of human desire. That the simple childlike answers of your youth which at one time gave such clarity and certainty no longer sufficed. I mean we have little finite minds and we are trying to understand an infinite God. As an actor playing a character on a TV show, my access was limited. Giza Theme by Pixel Object, G.O.P. Im almost sure I said those same words at some point in my journey. He cohosts the award-winning television program Way of the Master, which airs in 190 countries. Should Christian Parents Send Their Children to Public Schools? When the teenage years come and the questions and pushing the boundaries begin most churches are ill-equipped to handle it. Indeed they become: From the short exposure Ive had to the spiritual journey of Rhett and Link it seems they will produce even more love, joy, peace, gentleness, and kindness that Jesus says will come from those who are following him. Scarlett had befriended the very people who had destroyed the South. Rhett and Link aren't going to church either way. The REAL Reason Why Rhett and Link Fell Away from Christianity 268,033 views Premiered Mar 4, 2020 11K Dislike Share Save Living Waters 1.12M subscribers Rhett and Link, extremely. (Hold up, before anyone gets upset because I called Rhett and Link non-Christians, and am therefore judging them, these are their words. What I want to address is that even if Evolution were true (which I dont believe it is) there are way too many things in this world that need explanations that the Naturalistic worldview cannot answer. Aug 05, 2012 12:57PM. Help train Christians to boldly share the good news of Jesus Christ in a way that clearly communicates to this secular age. I mean really loved Jesus! I read here a lot more than I comment, but Neil was ", "Then the LORD said to Hosea, Gomer conceived again and gave birth to a daughter. This is what Ive been teaching them. Nothing? Anticipating the response he would get for opening up about all of this, Rhett addressed the No True Christian argument right off the bat: I want to emphasize how big of a deal it was to me. But it was Jesuss turn to be under the microscope next. I imagine those types of responses will continue to roll in. He says that he wants to raise his kids to believe in right and wrong, but he doesnt have a standard for it. What Huxley feared was that there would be no reason to ban a book, for there would be no one who wanted to read one. Why ban a Tim Keller or Ravi Zacharias book when you can create a community in which no one will want to read one? Why We Should Not Redeem Deconstruction, Before You Lose Your Faith: Deconstruction and the Church, Why Progressive Christianity Cant Bring Reformation, Jen Hatmaker and the Made-to-Order Gospel. She Leaves Once This Christian Brings Up This Topic. 1:24; Col. 4:14). But the same timeworn skepticism the church has interacted with since its inception is given a fresh dose of potency when delivered to a whole new generation by cool and funny guys whove become a fixture of their childhood. We've known. Christy White is the wife of Charles Lincoln Neal III, the bespectacled half of the internet-famous duo, Rhett & Link on Good Mythical Morning their famous YouTube comedy. Starring filmmakers and comedy duo Rhett & Link, this non-fiction comedy series follows their travels to small towns across America where they develop and produce commercials for local businesses using local talent. 4K Followers. Rhett echoed that hes more interested in what happens during his life on earth: , Its not so much what happens after you die, but what happens while youre alive., Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 2:1416 that through his missionary work, Christ spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of himself. Mythical, founded by Rhett & Link, creates entertainment, products, and experiences that inspire human connection through curiosity and comedy. Once you've listened to that track a certain number of times, it's clear that you don't own it but would like to. As far as Christians believing in the theory of Evolution or not, there is too much to go into in this short post. Melanie then asks for coffee and sandwiches. Evolution by natural selection seemed intolerably non-intuitiveit didnt make any senseand it struck him as a desperate and unsuccessful attempt to explain how a world like ours could come into being without an intelligent designer. Her exact date of birth and lace of birth is currently not known yet. When Rhett says hes read all the Ravi Zacharias books and found them uncompelling, the church kid probably wont even bother with more than 30 books, containing decades worth of complex and carefully thought-out arguments that have been tested by time, debate, and rigorous scholarship. But as Christians we should be encouraged to remember that for every Rhett and Link, theres a Lee Strobel, a J. Warner Wallace, a Holly Ordway, a C. S. Lewis, and a Rosaria Butterfield who tested their beliefs against the evidence, and found their atheism wanting. This is something Jesus himself said would happenand it will continue to happen until he returns (Matt. The sad reality is that, for the deconverted, disbelief isnt sufficient. . They understand if you cease to believe in core tenets of the faithlike sin, the atonement, the resurrection of Jesus, and the reality of heaven and hellthen you shouldnt still identify as a Christian. By saying that he does not believe in the God of the Bible he is making a statement of certainty, even if he is trying to soften the blow by using non-threatening language. Were So Spoiled. But where did the first stuff actually come from? Its no wonder, then, that every time we turn around there is yet another deconversion story being proffered as the newest ex-evangelical smoking gun. Rhett and Link refer to an American comedy duo who are very popular on YouTube. Rhett and Link have never punched each other in the face. A former church elder with a seminary education, Neil now writes mostly about the struggles of former evangelicals living in the midst of a highly religious subculture. He suggested that if all these apologists and theologians were to recant their stories and change their opinions, their livelihoods would be at stake. After all, remember, we are talking about nothing. And, think of what the Apostle Paul said in his first letter to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 15) where he said that if it isnt true that Jesus rose from the dead, then we need to be pitied more than anyone else. Changed My Whole Entire Being: Ex-Strip Club Owner Born Again, Now Works to Help Victims of Sex Trafficking, UK Lawmakers Demand Stricter Pornography Laws to Combat Epidemic of Violence Against Women, Professor Reveals Why Asbury Revival Is Now Being Called Outpouring and What That Really Means, Christian Ex-Cop Fights Back After Resigning Over Social Media Post About Gods Design For Marriage, Researcher Warns Biblical Theism Is Much Closer to Extinction in America, Unveils Stunning Stats. Living Waters exists to inspire and equip Christians to fulfill the Great Commission. Love these mugs! But I dont think its the actual arguments themselves people have found so persuasive. Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! This is why growth is stunted, why people abandon the faith: our church is too shallow for roots to dig deep. One of the metaphors I like to use for my own personal spiritual deconstruction and reconstruction is that of a supermarket. To put it bluntly. It gives you stability. themselves a Christian? / Politics / Trump / Uncategorized, find a Statement of Faith list of things you will need to believe, had to the spiritual journey of Rhett and Link. 1:24; Col. 4:14). This week, Faithwire managing editor Dan Andros discussed some of those concerns with editor Tr Goins-Phillips. It doesnt really matter if it never reaches its destination. Around the time I was nursing a wounded ego for being stood up by the Ricky Schroder fan club, Neil Postman made a prediction in his 1985 book, Amusing Ourselves to Death. Because of that many former Christians suddenly and unceremoniously find themselves kicked outside the church wondering what just happened (with various levels of resentment and cynicism thrown in). Church is much more varied and diverse than you can imagine yet can all still Well, first off, lets look at their deconstruction and see if they went wrong anywhere (Spoiler Alert: I think they went wrong right out of the gate). Good Mythical Morning Net worth- $30 Million. Blend that with Rhett and Links magnetic personalities, and its no wonder the faith of many Christians has been unsettled. When they each recorded videos walking fans through their spiritual-deconstruction stories in February, it shot through the internet like a bolt of lightning. And if you like what you read on Godless in Dixie, please consider sponsoring me on Patreon, or else you can give via Paypal to help me keep doing what Im doing. 2 2.The REAL Reason Why Rhett and Link Fell Away from Christianity; 3 3.Rhett Bought a Bible - Rhett's Deconstruction 2 Years Later - YouTube; 4 4.Let's Deconstruct a Deconversion Story: The Case of Rhett and Link; 5 5.Why Rhett and Link Broke Up with Jesus | Neil Carter - Patheos; 6 6.Why Rhett & Link's Deconversion Feels So Right . The apostle Paul identifies his friend Demas as a fellow worker who was with him while imprisoned in Rome (Philem. They were getting tired of doing GMM. (Tim Challies reviewed the book once upon a time.) They decided to go get vasectomies together and filmed the experience for a video . Rhett and Link also believed that women were not treated fairly with regard to leadership roles in the church (I mean it is the 21st century - Helloooo? I want to hear MUCH MORE about this from Link and Rhett. To some, it smells like beauty and life; to others, it smells like death. On the other hand, we need to be confident in our faith, so we need to listen to what non-Christians say about Christianity. With guest appearances on, their stars have been rising for the past few years, swelling their net worth to an estimated $23 million. I imagine those types of responses will continue to roll in. I hope in the future they will explore that question a bit more, as well as their differing orientations toward hopefulness for the future of our species. So, if you want to listen to them you can do so without fear. I Work for a Pastor with Low Emotional Intelligence, Split or Stay? I shouldnt be afraid to poke and prod at any of this stuff, right? Overtime these add on requirements of belief become so ingrained with ones Christian faith that when you begin to question them your whole Christian identity feels under threat. Link Neal. for a rude awakening when you travel. 24:12). 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