Mixed martial arts (MMA) legend Bas Rutten has faced numerous opponents in the ring with unparalleled toughness and resilience…
However, an encounter with the supernatural left Rutten, often hailed as one of the toughest fighters, seeking solace in his faith.
During a recent conversation on the JAXXON podcast, Rutten shared an experience that prompted him to reconnect with the Catholic Church – after a significant hiatus:
I got jump back into the Catholic faith I had…
By a spirit.It was so freaking scary what happened to me. I saw this curtain fly in front of me up against the ceiling.
Like, a lot of things happened. There’s a whole list.
This paranormal incident was a turning point for Rutten, guiding him back to the religion of his upbringing.
Despite the Catholic Church’s contentious history, Rutten chose to focus on its principles and the positive impact it has had on society.
He argued that the misdeeds of a few shouldn’t tarnish the entire institution:
It’s like in Brazil Jiu-Jitsu, what if one coach has sex with a 14-year-old student?
Oh, so now your moves don’t work anymore The teaching suddenly doesn’t work anymore?No, it’s the bad guy. Don’t blame [Jiu-Jitsu].
There’s bad guys everywhere.
Rutten also highlighted the numerous contributions of the Catholic Church to education, healthcare, and women’s rights:
