We've known. 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,". On the contrary, as he pointed out, being a straight white dude in an evangelical church kind of greased the rails for him. Nothing? 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. 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. No, we are the ones who learn to accept that on our best day, were still mostly grasping at straws. 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. With a successful career line as YouTubers, Rhett and Link have a net worth of $25 . 24:12). 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. But it was Jesuss turn to be under the microscope next. 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. The best chance I had of communicating with him was writing a letter to his fan club. Listening to their podcast you hear the Should we watch it? To some, it smells like beauty and life; to others, it smells like death. Aug 05, 2012 12:57PM. As an apologist, my knee-jerk reaction was also to grab my computer and start typing refutations with the force of a thousand suns. Ill leave you with Rhetts self-description, since it seems a good place to stop: I would call myself a hopeful agnostic. 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. I read books about it by people who didnt believe in it. They were also Christians, former missionaries, and Campus Crusade (now Cru) staff members. With every hit of the like button, the personalities weve subscribed to have become our authorities for truth. suggestion that their moving to Los Angeles was just the slippery slope to Exvangelicals remember this compulsion well. Contents 1 The Early Years 2 Career 3 Personal Life 4 Kids 5 Appearances 6 What Link Neal Doesn't Like 7 What Link Neal Does Like 8 Trivia 9 References stand to lose if they didnt capitulate to culture on an issue like same-sex marriage? 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. Do you think you know more than all these other brilliant people before you? Of course that knife cuts both ways, although the people who say this never do see how it should undermine their own confidence, as well. Rhett and Link aren't going to church either way. Rhett and Link already know theyll be accused of being arrogant. This week, Faithwire managing editor Dan Andros discussed some of those concerns with editor Tr Goins-Phillips. Why were so many people rattled and even persuaded by them? He was basically telling MY story, along with the stories of a hundred people I know who went through the same thought processes and the same emotional struggles. 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? Let me help you out here. Its no wonder, then, that every time we turn around there is yet another, 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. That's why the recent Rhett and Link controversy has been so upsetting. Do you see the problem? 1:24; Col. 4:14). ), 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? avenge the attack on Scarlett that day. 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. While God is love, we must remember that Hes also just and holy. 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. Jen's post about leaving Mythical! To lose that community is a pretty scary thought. These apostles of unbelief are on a mission to help others deconstruct with the same evangelistic zeal they learned from their previous tribe. 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. 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. With the precision of a gifted lawyer, he laid out roadblocks to the objections he knew would follow his statements. I think Postman was on to something when he wrote, WhatOrwell feared were those who would ban books. 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. 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. Blend that with Rhett and Links magnetic personalities, and its no wonder the faith of many Christians has been unsettled. Rhett (a.k.a. That said, I sympathize even more with the ones who follow their own consciences out of the fold, in time being accused of every impure motive imaginable. It's easy Christianity-it left Jesus out a long time ago. As it is also, evidently, for the more than 16 million subscribers these guys have accumulated since their show started back in 2012. Please have your Passports Ready. Christians today must be ready to provide a compelling defense for Christand even play some offenseas we demonstrate an alternative story to deconversion. On Feb. 22, the Rhett & Link's Mythical Entertainment agreed to buy Smosh in a deal that would unite two long-running YouTube channels. Goins-Phillips, in response, pointed out that Christianity has been around for 2,000 years and remains the worlds largest religion, so it has withstood challenges and investigations. 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 The youth-group kids left flustered and agitated by doubt mightve been entirely unperturbed had they heard those arguments from another source. and African Christians, and South American Christians, and Indian Christians, He is still living as if he has value, that there is a purpose to his life and the lives of his family, that there is a standard of morality that people should follow, and that it matters how someone chooses to live their lives. It was a relationship. Just over a month ago in two hour+ podcast episodes, Rhett and Link told their stories about how they came to believe that Christianity wasn't true. Apologetics books arent written for the lost, theyre written for the saved. They exist to collect dust on the shelves of believers who will now sleep better knowing that someone took the time to think through all that stuff long enough to get it down into print. your local one size fits all faith is THE faithwell, youre going to be in It is one of Clark Gable's most recognizable and significant roles. 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. How is my marriage going to stay together? If the below fields are visible, ignore them. As any parent will attest teenagers are difficult, children are much easier to control. I Work for a Pastor with Low Emotional Intelligence, Split or Stay? Aside from the fact that most apologists have day jobs, this leads to a fair question: what would, stand to lose if they didnt capitulate to culture on an issue like same-sex marriage? Why? 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. Read what Steve Ham has to say on this subject. Confession: When I was a kid, I was in love with Ricky Schroder. 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. I had been pulling on this thread for a really long timeLets call it the sweater of faithI had been pulling on this thread until it had sort of turned into a vestand then a midriffand then a halter tapand now it was a string bikini. Ray Comfort explains the reason why this happens so often with those who used to believe in Christianity. 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. you? 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). Youre gonna get through this. Remember that even John the Baptist had a little crisis and needed to be reassured (Matthew 11:1-11). I cant help but notice the similarities. 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. He feared that truth would be lost in a sea of irrelevance.. And thats where Ive lived for about six years. Our media fueled siloed communities dividing us in politics, religion, race, culture, and various interests meant I was totally oblivious to Rhett & Link despite their being YouTube comedy sensations with nearly 17 million subscribers. .What do you think happens after you die? 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, . A Christians Response to the Deconstructed Faith of YouTubers Rhett and Link. 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. Now, the debate stops at Rhetts conclusions. When it comes to apologetics, its a very helpful tactic to show unbelievers the truths of the Bible. Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Frank had gone to Shantytown with some members of the Ku Klux Klan to. Its hard not to feel insulted by his unwillingness to accept this. Cotton Candy Randy is known to whisper "sweet nothings" in people's ears, but in Rhett's house, where he had a fan going in his room as . 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. Our cultural moment is a cauldron of information and celebrity worship in which the cult of personality can ferment and grow. Here are nine things you should know about revival and the history of revivals in America. They are known for their comic songs, viral commercials, skits and the daily show, Good Mythical Morning. Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world. This implies that they are, in fact, deceiving people. How could so much of the history of Israel be made up? That is an excellent analogy. fear that if they stopped believing in this (Tim Challies reviewed the book once upon a time.) I was angry at the people who wrote the books. It gives you direction. Link Neal. 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. Scarlett had befriended the very people who had destroyed the South. Thats what pushed us out, in the end. When I listened to their journeys from belief to hopeful agnosticism I was shocked at how much this looked like a one-two punch attack against Christianity. This is the effect the gospel has, and we should expect these types of reactions. They offer videos that present everything from video-game hacks to make-up tutorials to opinions about political and religious issues. Then he skillfully planted a possible motive: money. 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. She Leaves Once This Christian Brings Up This Topic. Its the people behind the arguments. Commercial Kings: With Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Shayne Pax, Brandon Taylor. Who do you think you are? people will say to them. Today that simple choice to follow Jesus and learn to engage Life through his Way comes with a whole lot of additional belief requirements. 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. The apostle Paul identifies his friend Demas as a fellow worker who was with him while imprisoned in Rome (Philem. The joke first appeared in the episode called Odd . Listening to both Rhetts and Links stories, you can feel how much pushback they anticipate encountering from people who love them. The two men, known for their daily Good Mythical Morningbroadcast, have, over the last few years, gone through what they have described as their spiritual deconstruction[s]. After having spent years in young adult ministry, Rhett and Link now call themselves hopeful agnostics.. How would it affect their revenue streams and net worth to remain faithful Christians in todays cultural climate? As the logic goes, a God who is not on board with the LGBTQ agenda is not a God worth serving. Whether it's Rhett and Link, who used their platform to honestly discuss their deconstruction and deconversion; or Abraham Piper, son of influential pastor John Piper, who's publicly deconstructing evangelical Christianity on TikTok; or . 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. be One in Christ. . They acknowledge that Christianity means something. 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. They decided to go get vasectomies together and filmed the experience for a video . But as Reformed Evangelicals these werent simply add on beliefs. ). And I pulled my wife and my children with me. 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. This implies that they are, in fact, deceiving people. The younger generation is even more open about questioning their faith and leaving Christianity behind. This was so convenient because the gift card is digital and gets sent right to your email! Since the release of their stories, several apologists and scholars have offered sound rebuttals to some of the claims made by Rhett in particular. 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. Cotton Candy Randy is a Mythical character created by Rhett & Link on their daily show, Good Mythical Morning. The same goes for apologetics in general, doesnt it? It doesnt really matter if it never reaches its destination. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to trivialize this. Demas traded eternal hope for earthly treasure. 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. With every hit of the like button, the personalities weve subscribed to have become our authorities for truth. 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. First, I am right in the middle of teaching an Apologetics course for the Snowbird Institute, so my mind is already focused on reasons to believe in God. My heart is breaking and my head is spinning in light of the so-called deconstruction of Rhett and Links faith. 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". Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 2:1416 that through his missionary work, Christ spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of himself. Before this week I did not, and now that I think about it, it explains A LOT. Christy was born in the United States of America. God draws people to Jesus, He saves them, and He doesnt lose any of them. SUBSCRIBE to Faithwires (free) YouTube channel. But that is no way to live. The YouTube comedy duo Rhett and Link are well-known for eating bizarre foods, making wacky music videos, and more recently, walking away from the Christian faith. It may not be them but the have to obey the labels they are partnered with. 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. I was amazed at the providential coincidences that converged for me, personally, when I listened to these testimonies last week. If it can make something, can it make everything? 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. Since the release of their stories, several apologists and scholars have offered sound rebuttals to some of the claims made by Rhett in particular. To some, it smells like beauty and life; to others, it smells like death. Its okay to have doubts. For Rhett, it started with questions relating to science, the age of the earth, and evolution. 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. They both felt a deep discomfort with biblical sexual ethics, which they perceived to oppress women and their LGBTQ+ friends. As far as Im concerned, Jesus was as real to me as he possibly could be without physically manifesting himself in my presence. I also appreciate him making a point of clarifying that bad experiences didnt push him out of the faith. Norman C. Nevin, Theistic Evolution Edited by J.P. Moreland, Stephen C. Meyer, Ann K. Gauger, Wayne Grudem, & Christopher Shaw. Catholics believe one can have lgbtq thoughts/ temptations, but not act on them. Careers Workplace and Religion Columnists, Recreation Outdoors and Religion Columnists, Religious Music and Entertainment Columnists, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. That tow-headed heartthrob took my breath away with every episode of the 1980s sitcom Silver Spoons. Thats humanism in a nutshell, and I feel the same way. And we as Christians shouldnt be surprised when this happens. Rhett McLaughlin. 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. Rhett mentions to Scarlett that he goes to New Orleans to visit a young boy who goes to school there, because Rhett is his guardian. As far as Christians believing in the theory of Evolution or not, there is too much to go into in this short post. Why were so many people rattled and even persuaded by them? But dont throw the tub out. At some level, my therapist knew what everyone in his position knows: Once you start seriously considering the unthinkable about your faith, so many scary questions begin to plague you that it keeps you up at night. 2. Why do Rhett and Link homeschool? They acknowledge that Christianity, The apostle Paul identifies his friend Demas as a fellow worker who was with him while imprisoned in Rome (Philem. Bingo! Good Mythical Morning, hosted by Rhett &Link, is a morning daily talk show. Should we avoid it? Rhett and Link grew up as evangelical Christiansand worked extensively with Christian organizations in the past, including working for Campus Crusade for Christand playing the Fabulous Bentley Brothers for a children's Bible education series on Jelly Telly. 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. Through the deal, Mythical has expanded its busine Its the. I love it. 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! We homeschool because the public education system is a liberal conspiracy to brainwash children into believing things like global warning is real. Help train Christians to boldly share the good news of Jesus Christ in a way that clearly communicates to this secular age. I was crushed. But when evangelizing, is apologetics helpful or necessary? However, celebrity Christian deconversions, or celebrity conversions, actually do matter. As you listen to Rhett, he says that there were basically two things that converged to lead him away from the faith. YouTube is putting $ behind branding Rhett and Link as talk show hosts. often suggest the real reason is so they can succumb to a life of sin, I find If I wouldve found out he was a former Christian now identifying as agnostic, it would have broken my heart. Blend that with Rhett and Links magnetic personalities, and its no wonder the faith of many Christians has been unsettled. 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). In Book VIII, Chapter IV of Confessions, St. Augustine relates the conversion of a famed Roman rhetorician, Victorinus, whose public conversion caused great rejoicing. I'm not saying that Rhett and Link walking away from the faith isn't a big deal . Would. Leaving aside the irony of that accusation, I would simply say, as I always do, that certainty is the currency of fundamentalism. ", "Until we meet againhttps://www.youtube.com/wat". We have to understand were not the first people to grapple with these sorts of questions, said Andros, noting Ecclesiastes 1:9, which says, There is nothing new under the sun., In one interview, Rhett argued that, if Christianity is true, it should be able to withstand investigation and inquiry.. 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. And you think Los Angeles stretched We were in conversation. This led to him jumping ship. 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. 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. As they mixed with Christians that perhaps First, he read Francis Collinss (the other Francis), The Language of God, and was convinced that evolution is true. personally know that jettison God altogether during their deconstruction often become Spotify have songs removed so you will buy them. So you "offline mode" it. Over the course of a few days, social-media newsfeeds became inundated with hot takes, responses, disagreements, and praise for the comedy duo. And then I was like [**fwip**] Im gonna take the bikini off. Of course not. While Rhett and Link spend some time talking about their post-Christian lives in the deconstruction episodes, they devote the lion's share of the time to looking back on the life and belief. That, though, didnt ease their concerns over how much emphasis Rhett and Link seem to be putting on their feelings. Before February 2020 I had never heard of Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal. This creates a sense of community, in which we come to experience love and loyalty for our favorite YouTube celebrities. And deal with them now, but dont exchange Christianity with doubts for an empty belief system made solely of doubts. 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. Rhett echoed that hes more interested in what happens during his life on earth. 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 & 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. 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. Rhett and Link have never punched each other in the face. Then he skillfully planted a possible motive: money. 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. 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? Like him, I was told that archaeology only proves the Bible, which means theres no reason not to dive headlong into it, right? About 24 minutes into the podcast, Rhett compares the development of human DNA to an instruction manual that gets two pages permanently stuck together, leaving the headers and footers in place to show exactly where one ends and the other begins. I might get a new episode once a week if I was lucky. This brings us to the salient question. Rhett was careful to say he doesnt think these apologists are intentionally deceiving anyone. I found myself identifying with them a lot through experiences from our very similar pasts. 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. 1) Deconstructing Statements of Faith is not the same as Deconstructing Faith itself When Jesus called his disciples he simply said, "Follow Me". They loved not the things of the world, but repented of their sin and put all their hope and trust in him. The REAL Reason Why Rhett and Link Fell Away from Christianity Ray Comfort Founder & CEO, Living Waters Rhett and Link, extremely well-known YouTubers, recently posted videos talking about how they left the faith. What about the rest of the world? It only even pretends to talk about how stuff became other stuff. She had a pretty nose, little girl's eyes, but her lips gave everything away. Rhett and Link, extremely well-known YouTubers, recently posted videos talking about how they left the faith. 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