Spoken Word Poet Drops Some Controversy in New Viral Video "Why I Hate Religion, but Love Jesus"

By Matthew Santoro

Are you a Christian who spends a lot of time online? Then perhaps you've heard of Jeff Bethke. Bethke, aka bball1989, is a spoken word poet whose rhymes and videos are capturing the attention of thousands of Christians across the web.

Spoken Word poet Jeff Bethke, via Twitter @JeffuhsonBethke.

His latest video is going viral among online Christian communities. Provocatively titled “Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus,” the poem is a unique fusion of prophetic criticism, personal testimony, and a call to action.