@PvtProperty @Will2Power it's perfectly fine to hate religion but still follow/respect Jesus. IMO it's what He would have wanted. Never did Jesus say "follow man, " did He? Ultimately, His disdain for religion/religious men is what led to His death, as was intended. Might be a good thing to share with your friend.
This video is a little bit cheesy and catches some criticism but I still really like it. There are some good nuggets in there.