God vs. Religion: 10 Reasons to Break Free from the Bondage of Religious Tradition

by Creflo A. Dollar

Pastor Creflo Dollar offers ten compelling reasons why God hates religion -- but loves for people to have real relationships with Christ.

Religion has broken churches, fueled wars, and driven people away from the true Gospel of Jesus. Why I Hate Religion is a clarion call for people to ditch religion n and embrace relationship as it explores the top ten reasons why God hates religion, such

Religion makes people try to earn their way into heaven -- but Christ offers grace.
Religion says God uses calamity to teach his people -- but Christ comforts us.
Religion blames problems on God -- but Christ helps people learn from their mistakes.
Religion makes prayer a powerless "form of godliness" -- but Christ hears every word.

Why I Hate Religion offers an empowering understanding of true Christianity, one that transforms church into full, authentic, meaningful relationship with Jesus.

176 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2015

About the author

Creflo Augustus Dollar, Jr. is a much-sought-after conference speaker, with books, CDs, audiotapes, and videotapes in worldwide distribution. Many of his works, including The Anointing to Live, Understanding God's Purpose for the Anointing, and The Divine Order of Faith, have been added to the curricula of Christian colleges across the United States.

Reviews

[Tina]

Yet another book that I need to get a physical copy of.

As someone who also hates religion, I was ready to listen to this book as a “gotcha” moment to other believers. Lo and behold, i was having many “gotcha” moments within myself. That’s what I get.
From the love of money to forgetting that I am the righteousness of God to also forgetting to love one another…

As a Christian, I’ve had my ups and downs, unfortunately, I’m in a “down” right now, so this book came at the right time for me. I do intend to read it again. Funny enough, what he talked about in the book, he talked about in the sermon today (9/15/24) and previous “recent” sermons I’ve heard before.
I need to keep drilling it in my head.

Highly recommend this to other believers in whatever stage you are in.

[Sarah]

Dr. Creflo Dollar challenges the reader's beliefs system and the importance of our thoughts between religion and relationship. Religion is the center thing that drives so many people away from the church today in America. It is the thing that is not based on grace, but based on rules, legalism, and attitudes that cause division among churches. Creflo go against the grain and stomps down on religion, which is completely FREEING! He engages the reader to get rid of the mindsets and behaviors that keep them from a relationship with the Lord because the church has distorted a relationship and has made it religious.

This book will take you to a new level if you have ever struggled with religion and haven't had a relationship with the one true God who loves you. Don't allow religion to rule in your life, but allow a loving God pursue a relationship with you. This book will challenge you, enlighten your beliefs and help clear some of the traditions in your mind that have been keeping you in bondage to help you pursue a relationship with the Lord, instead of a religion.

Thank you to Faith Words for providing a copy. I give this book 5/5 stars. I did not receive monetary compensation for this book.

[T J]

Very interesting book on what is wrong with Christian church and what we should be doing to avoid these pitfalls.

[oladokun bolarinde]

Greatbook

Exposes myths the church has been held bondage with for decades
It is a wonderful and accurate eye opener
Its like scales falling off my eyes

[Divine Akorli]

A book every new creation should read.

[Andy Febrico Bintoro]

This book basically an apologetic for author's teaching mainly on prosperity gospel theme. Basically i'm okay with the teaching if the teaching is a balanced one like in this book. Though on some area i'm not fully agree

[Mr. B]

I literally devoured this book. I loved how directly to the point his emphasis was. The teaching is sound. I respect that he is not afraid or doesn’t apologize for going against the grain. I highly recommend this book if you are interested in the truth of the Word.

[Vincent]

Timely and fitting for the times in which we live. People in general want a real experience and this book is helpful in that regard.

[JoAnn Bell]

Great insights into false teachings consistently taught in most mainline churches.

[Sharice Rascoe]

My first book Dr. Dollar wrote that deals with the grace of God and why religious traditions are making the Word of God of no effect.

[Tim]

Love this book.

[Bartolomeu Alicerces]

Just found out that Dr. share the same point of view regarding religion :-)