Rhett and Link already know theyll be accused of being arrogant. Gods in control. Watching people eat bugs and murderously hot peppers isnt really my thing, but its a different story for my kids. Spotify have songs removed so you will buy them. Gone with the Wind as Bildungsroman or Why Did Rhett Butler Really Leave Scarlett O'Hara? I cant help but notice the similarities. Anticipating pushback from those who say you have to trust Jesus over the noise of your own intellectual questions, Rhett reminds us you cannot separate an historical figure from actual history and still say youre talking about the same person. And as a guy who loves Jesus too I quickly found myself resonating with their stories. ), and both have made it abundantly clear that they are 100% pro-homosexuality, and take serious issue with Christianity because of it (I mean it is the 21st century - Helloooo? Rhett & Link, best friends since 2 nd grade, currently host one of the most popular YouTube channels on the Internet, Good Mythical Morning. Childers has recently become the go to apologist for Evangelicals who go astray having flirted with deconstruction herself but then (whew) successfully managed to pull herself back from the postmodern abyss. Demas traded eternal hope for earthly treasure. For those who don't know, Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal are a musical comedy duo who have built their YouTube show Good Mythical Morning into one of the biggest shows on the channel, with over 17 million subscribers. Then he skillfully planted a possible motive: money. more Christ-like now that they no longer see themselves as Christians. Good Mythical Morning is the most watched daily show online, averaging 100 million views in a month. They loved not the things of the world, but repented of their sin and put all their hope and trust in him. Now, the debate stops at Rhetts conclusions. This creates a sense of community, in which we come to experience love and loyalty for our favorite YouTube celebrities. How would it affect their revenue streams and net worth to remain faithful Christians in todays cultural climate? And deal with them now, but dont exchange Christianity with doubts for an empty belief system made solely of doubts. As you listen to Rhett, he says that there were basically two things that converged to lead him away from the faith. Link is known to be awkwardly funny, a master of organization, the President of the Republic of Cheesistan, and prone to retching and gagging when introduced to strange or unfamiliar food. 1:24; Col. 4:14). I never got a reply. Lori calls it guerrilla evangelism, and its a burden shouldered by everyone who knows Jesus. Thats why leaving it is so damned scary. 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. Celebrity YouTubers Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal have caused a few waves following their collective decision to abandon the Christian faith. Ray Comfort By Dawson Gaillard FOR about some the reason seasoned, as I aged sat in bricks a French dating Quarter back to patio the musing 1700's, about the seasoned, aged bricks dating back to the 1700's, I began to think of Gone with the Wind. In fact, he said that he jumped out of the Christian ship, but not into another ship, per se, but into an ocean of uncertainty more on that later. On the contrary, as he pointed out, being a straight white dude in an evangelical church kind of greased the rails for him. Its got a destination. As any parent will attest teenagers are difficult, children are much easier to control. Or what about morality? Watch the rest of their discussion in the video above, and read Goins-Phillips story on Rhett and Link here. Im almost sure I said those same words at some point in my journey. I quickly downloaded and submerged myself into Rhett and Links respective stories (which you can also see on YouTube here and here). The comment sections of their Reddit, Facebook, and YouTube 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.. I wont rehash all the arguments on which he touched (thats your own homework to do if youre interested), but in the end Rhett settled for himself that the gospels are a mix of religious propaganda as well as actual history. Like me, he leans toward believing that Jesus was a real person, even if he didnt do magic or come back from the dead. 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. Again, the jumping ship lingo isnt mine, thats from him. By the way, Evolutionary theory doesnt have a sufficient cause for the universe coming into existence out of nothing. (And they do have an audience - their personal channel alone has nearly 5 million followers. Did you know that these entertaining goofballs were once evangelical Christians who specialized in student ministry? Should we avoid it? Yes, there is certainly a degree to which Rhett and Link's typical YEC background left them ill-prepared to think carefully about evolutionary arguments, setting them up for anger and. Rhett James McLaughlin and Charles Lincoln's hosts are known for their comedic viral videos and have gathered an estimated net worth of 30 million dollars. Take Rhett, for example. He firsttells the story of how during college he fell in with a crowd of Young Earth Creationists who maintained that the universe is only 6,000-10,000 years old, give or takea perspective he would adopt for many years to come. 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. Thats humanism in a nutshell, and I feel the same way. With every hit of the like button, the personalities weve subscribed to have become our authorities for truth. And we as Christians shouldnt be surprised when this happens. Mythical Kitchen Why did Rhett and Link leave Christianity?-----Our mission is to create educational content. Its not like God was all of the sudden blindsided by the fact that people are struggling with their sexual orientation or that some people have gender dysphoria. It isnt the skeptics who crave constant assurances were on the right track. Whenever somebody other than Rhett mentions the word "Tokyo," Rhett will shout "What" for a length of time, and an overlay appears with the word "Tokyo," stylized to look like the Japanese flag, the cityscape of Tokyo, and a cat chasing a red laser beam, while a bell rings in the background. And thats where Ive lived for about six years. And so as I processed Rhett & Links stories I found 5 takeaways to suggest maybe they hadnt abandoned Jesus as much as their (many) critics suggest: When Jesus called his disciples he simply said, Follow Me. It would appear that despite how destabilizing and difficult their deconstruction processes were, they no longer wanted Christianity to be true. To some, it smells like beauty and life; to others, it smells like death. We were in conversation. As it is also, evidently, for the more than 16 million subscribers these guys have accumulated since their show started back in 2012. After having spent years in young adult ministry, Rhett and Link now call themselves "hopeful agnostics." Their shift away from Christianity, though, raises quite a few red flags, especially given so much of it seems to hinge on their own experiences and desire to embrace the LGBTQ community. Get your FREE eBook about deconstruction: 'Before You Lose Your Faith'. Why were so many people rattled and even persuaded by them? Chances are also good that one of them isGood Mythical Morning featuring Link Neal and Rhett McLaughlin. Rhett, who makes up one half of the comedy duo Rhett & Link and co-hosts their hit YouTube talk show Good Mythical Morning, admits that while he is eager to "settle into the space we have,". When the teenage years come and the questions and pushing the boundaries begin most churches are ill-equipped to handle it. Episode 29: What Atheists Wish Christians Knew About Them, "I'll be there! The answer many of us who deconstructed But as both Rhett and Link recounted, there was something brewing underneath the intellectual questions. They decided to go get vasectomies together and filmed the experience for a video . Right and wrong? To put it bluntly. I imagine those types of responses will continue to roll in. It doesnt really matter if it never reaches its destination. Unfortunately, much of the church and pastoral leadership seems committed to stopping the proper spiritual development of Christians and instead choose to keep them artificially in a state of spiritual arrested development. Did it also come from that pair of chromosomes? 4:10). I'm glad that so many are able to turn their jobs at GMM into better careers down the line :) We'll miss you Jen, I guess the old saying is true, "If you love something, let it go". Francis Schaeffer once wrote about the fact that Christians need to have such a commitment to the truth that if it were proven to be false we would be the first to get out of line and join the rest of the world in their destruction. As believers, we should take comfort to know its not new,he said. It's not the End of the World When public figures walk away from the faith, a lot of Christians panic; but really, it's not the end of the world. I did not have a personal tragedybut I was angry at the thinkers. The character is played by Mythical Crew member Jordan Morris, and is often portrayed as a creepy man who is obsessed with Rhett and hates Link. Who do you think you are? people will say to them. Home of #GMM, Rhett and Link, and everything else #Mythical @rhettmc @linkneal @mythicalstore @mythicalchef 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. Which means the history matters. Man, does that feel familiar! 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.. Jen's post about leaving Mythical! SUBSCRIBE to Faithwires (free) YouTube channel. Bingo! For example, in 2016, they worked on a scripted television show called Rhett & Link's Buddy System that saw the pair act in a bid to entertain their viewers. And I pulled my wife and my children with me. No, these lads loved Jesus. Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world. I want to hear MUCH MORE about this from Link and Rhett. Christy Neal: Link's wife. God draws people to Jesus, He saves them, and He doesnt lose any of them. With every hit of the like button, the personalities weve subscribed to have become our authorities for truth. This is what Ive been teaching them. Thomas, 31, wrote his chart-topping hit, "Die a Happy Man" a story about a man's need for nothing more in life than his woman's "crazy love"for and about his wife, Lauren (Gregory) Akins, 32. It's easy Christianity-it left Jesus out a long time ago. If you believe in him and love him, he is supposed to be the most important thing you can speak about with anyone you meet. Rhett and Link, extremely well-known YouTubers, recently posted videos talking about how they left the faith. 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. It gives you direction. 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. 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. After all, when someone is conversant in apologetics and theology, knows his Bible, and can anticipate my suspicions and objections, its difficult to simply pass him off as someone who never really understood Christianity. This was my LIFE. .Both said they are no longer evangelical Christians with Rhett saying he would call himself "a hopeful agnostic" and Link saying he would call himself "an agnostic who wants to be hopeful". Rhett led off with his intellectual doubts and Link countered with an emotional appeal. News flash, these are all grounded in the Christian worldview that he is trying so hard to distance himself from. Its far easier to dismiss this all with the wave of a hand, ascribing imperfect motives to us as if that changes the facts themselves in any way. As a result, they are surprised and hurt by Christians who promptly said that they never truly were of us ( 1 John 2:19 ). I hope theres something. The two This is the effect the gospel has, and we should expect these types of reactions. 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. This week, Faithwire managing editor Dan Andros discussed some of those concerns with editor Tr Goins-Phillips. (And Im a regular YouTube watcher)But then Rhett & Link appeared suddenly on my radar when their silo crossed over into mine. The reason Rhett and Link's deconstruction is so important is precisely because they are not scholars and neither are most members of their audience - which is no longer limited to Christians looking for wholesome entertainment. It morphed into doubts surrounding biblical reliability, the historicity of the resurrection, and the general idea of hell and judgment. Help train Christians to boldly share the good news of Jesus Christ in a way that clearly communicates to this secular age. To lose that community is a pretty scary thought. As an evangelical Christian, you learn to tackle controversial subjects by reading only books by other evangelicals as they talk through their own rationalizations for their beliefs. With guest appearances on, their stars have been rising for the past few years, swelling their net worth to an estimated $23 million. As far as Christians believing in the theory of Evolution or not, there is too much to go into in this short post. I believe they have a fundamental misunderstanding of the issue. They acknowledge that Christianity, The apostle Paul identifies his friend Demas as a fellow worker who was with him while imprisoned in Rome (Philem. Rhett (a.k.a. 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. I jumped into the water. Sign up to get our newsletter your inbox every day. 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). 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. Secondly, I have been preparing to teach John 6 where Jesus says in several ways that God draws people to Jesus, He saves them, and He doesnt lose any of them. So to Rhett and Link I say enjoy the journey and keep bringing Life and Light to those around you!Peace, Steve, this resonates so much with me, Thanks , 2023 Beyond The Pale. and Asian Christians, and Pacific Islander Christians you soon realize the 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. In Rhett & Links deconstruction they frequently site their growing struggles with reconciling these add on requirements with the reality of science, morality, and basic common sense. One can believe in a literal Adam OR that Adam is a metaphor and still follow Jesus. I hope youll take the time to watch/listen to the show for yourself, along with the follow-up episode in which Link tells his own story about how he left his faith behind after he became an adult. This is how we know what there is to know about Jesus. 1:24; Col. 4:14). Should Christians Embrace Evolution? As part of their healing process, they are all told to declare to the world their reasons for why being a Christian is wrong. Travis Tritt asked the question, but it seems Thomas Rhett knows the answer. I shouldnt be afraid to poke and prod at any of this stuff, right? They loved not the things of the world, but repented of their sin and put all their hope and trust in him. In a church culture where those lines are increasingly blurred, their clarity is refreshing. I think Postman was on to something when he wrote, WhatOrwell feared were those who would ban books. The Gospel Coalition supports the church by providing resources that are trusted and timely, winsome and wise, and centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ. With the YouTube-ification of our culture, though, consumers are connecting not with actors playing characters, but real people who allow them to peek behind the curtain of their lives. Thats a messy situation. When youve mixed with European Christians, And the question that Ive gotten from some people who are close to me, who love me. Rhett & Link preempt their critics Its the. before can enthusiastically answer, YES, Jesus never answered the thief on the cross who asked Christ to remember him when he came into his Kingdom with, This Day youll be with me in Paradisejust so long as you also believe the world was created in six days. If the below fields are visible, ignore them. Later on, Wade asks Rhett if he understands little boys, and Rhett bitterly says he does. Over the course of a few days, social-media newsfeeds became inundated with hot takes, responses, disagreements, and praise for the comedy duo. Ill interact the most with Rhetts extimony as it covered the lions share of their reasons for leaving the faith. But I also know from experience that the work of defending the faith requires enormous amounts of self-deception, closing one eye and squinting the other to make sure things look the way theyre supposed to look. A Christians Response to the Deconstructed Faith of YouTubers Rhett and Link. To paraphrase: Mammy sits by the door and hears nothing, only a low humming sound--Melanie convincing Rhett to bury Bonnie. Therefore they had to halt all the crew stuff. Rhett James McLaughlin) and Link (a.k.a. Help! 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. I couldnt check his Instagram for updates every hour or tweet at him with the real possibility he might tweet back. The same goes for apologetics in general, doesnt it? But as Reformed Evangelicals these werent simply add on beliefs. 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. Ray Comfort explains the reason why this happens so often with those who used to believe in Christianity. Its okay to have doubts. The apostle Paul identifies his friend Demas as a fellow worker who was with him while imprisoned in Rome (Philem. And, every time Rhett said, I know you are going to say _____________, I was thinking, Yeah, thats exactly what Id say.. Our cultural moment is a cauldron of information and celebrity worship in which the cult of personality can ferment and grow. 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. The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics helps Christians show unbelievers the truth, goodness, and beauty of the gospel as the only hope that fulfills our deepest longings. Were So Spoiled. Charles Lincoln "Link" Neal III is an American actor, writer, singer/songwriter known for being the comedy duo "Rhett & Link." Neal is also known for being the co-creator and co-host of Good Mythical Morning (2012) along with several other projects such as Commerical Kings (2011), The Mythical Show (2013), and Rhett and Link's Buddy System (2016 . How can two guys who make a living as YouTube personalities go from making possum corndogs one day to throwing 2,000 years of Christian history under the bus the next? 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 . Giza Theme by Pixel Object, G.O.P. In later episodes, Rhett and Link each go into depth describing what led them, ultimately, to deny their earlier faith. 2. avenge the attack on Scarlett that day. Much of their appeal comes from their history together. Later in Pauls ministry, however, he writes that Demas ended up loving the present world more than the things of God and walked away (2 Tim. When I discovered that there were many other aisles in the supermarket that contained delicious spiritual food I was at first nervous and suspicious. ", "Until we meet againhttps://www.youtube.com/wat". Every bit helps, and is greatly appreciated. If youre younger than 30, you likely have a list of favorite YouTube channels that you follow. Really good analogy. As I listened to them walking through their journeys I was surprised to see that we have covered much of the same terrain. Peruse many a church website and youll find a Statement of Faith list of things you will need to believe in addition to Following Me. They are known for their comic songs, viral commercials, skits and the daily show, Good Mythical Morning. I love it. Im reasonably certain that you dont burn in hell because you were intellectual curious and honest. When it comes to apologetics, its a very helpful tactic to show unbelievers the truths of the Bible. (Except for a short hiatus after The Karate Kid, when Ralph Macchio was my all in all for a few months.) Theres a lot of other people on it. 24:12). What would Rhett and Link stand to lose if they didnt capitulate to culture on an issue like same-sex marriage? Postman posited that in the future, we would be oppressed not by an outside force like Big Brother in George Orwells dystopian novel, people will come to love their oppression, to adore the technologies that undo their capacities to think,, He predicted that with the rise of technology and communication, people wouldnt be deprived of information, but rather they would be given, that they would become passive and egocentric. 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.. Ive heard these things described dozens of times by now, but never before by guys I know my still-believing daughters have been watching for years. So I think that I was primed to hear what they had to say with an open (but biblically-grounded) mind. When he jumped the Christian ship, he didnt jump into another boat, but into a sea of uncertainty. His Christianity has been replaced with what he calls openness and curiosity. He describes how liberating its been to let go of the appetite for certainty. To the careful observer, its evident that Rhett has traded in one worldview for another: Christianity for postmodernity, with all its skepticism, denial of absolutes, and relativism. Of course not. We homeschool because the public education system is a liberal conspiracy to brainwash children into believing things like global warning is real. Not only was I taught everything I ever needed for my faith in Christ could be found in that aisle but later, sadly, that was what I went on to teach others. Neil Carter is a high school teacher, a writer, a speaker, a father of four, and a skeptic living in the Bible Belt. They launched the 'Mythical Morning' studio in 2012 in North . What does this obtain for you? I told him honestly that it could only lead to loss and pain, but that I didnt really have a choice. Is Apologetics Helpful or Necessary in Evangelism? Rhett & Link are celebrating their 10-year anniversary and the 21st season of their show, Good Mythical Morning Released on 01/27/2022 Transcript We should be pretty good at this. Welcome to Ohio. Since the release of their stories, several apologists and scholars have offered sound rebuttals to some of the claims made by Rhett in particular. I mean we have little finite minds and we are trying to understand an infinite God. Its hard not to feel insulted by his unwillingness to accept this. Good Mythical Morning, hosted by Rhett &Link, is a morning daily talk show. To some, it smells like beauty and life; to others, it smells like death. Their shift away from Christianity, though, raises quite a few red flags, especially given so much of it seems to hinge on their own experiences and desire to embrace the LGBTQ community. They were also Christians, former missionaries, and Campus Crusade (now Cru) staff members. That tow-headed heartthrob took my breath away with every episode of the 1980s sitcom Silver Spoons. Rhett and Link Controversy and Deconstruction Over the years, we learned that YouTubers Rhett and Link had been on staff with Cru, served as missionaries, led Bible studies, and worked with campus ministries. She had a pretty nose, little girl's eyes, but her lips gave everything away. While their degrees and first jobs were in engineering, funny video production ultimately became their claim to fame. Love these mugs! 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. It may not be them but the have to obey the labels they are partnered with. Popular YouTubers Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal have publicly announced that they have left Christianity and landed in agnosticism.. Their deconversions are especially noteworthy given how publicly the two had once been with their Christian faith (e.g., missionaries for CRU, featured in Phil Vischer's What's in the Bible?It's also noteworthy that Rhett and Link have over 15 million . Get resources, podcast episodes, and SWO updates sent directly to your inbox. At one point, Rhett asked a very good question. 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. Let me help you out here. With the precision of a gifted lawyer, he laid out roadblocks to the objections he knew would follow his statements. The younger generation is even more open about questioning their faith and leaving Christianity behind. The sad reality is that, for the deconverted, disbelief isnt sufficient. Her exact date of birth and lace of birth is currently not known yet. 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. 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