This book was born from my disappointment and frustration observing Evangelicals elect Donald Trump to the presidency in 2016 and then supporting him again in 2020. Growing within me was an intense desire to know WHY Evangelical Christians endorsed a man who represented everything they stood against. The search took me to unexpected places. After 37 years of affiliation, I left the church and the faith.
"There are elements in every society who want us to believe that some of us are superior to others. Run away from them."
"All human beings are equal, but we must fight for that equality."
"People in every society think they are unique. Some use God to advertise it to the world."
"Racism is a subconscious state. Most of us are racist, but we don’t know it."
"Good and evil are things we learn. Keep the good and unlearn the evil."
"The world is a confusing place. You must learn to plow your destiny."
"We are all interconnected. When you help somebody, you are helping yourself."
"If you only care about the economy, you have ceased nourishing your spirit."
"Believing in something greater than yourself is good so long as it empowers all human beings."
"Everyone wants a piece of you. Follow your conscience; it’s the only path to true freedom."
"When you observe injustice, do something!"
"You will always have dissenters. Listen to them and then move on."
"Religion does not change people, people change religion."
"Don’t let others define you. Live purposefully, and then let the chips fall where they may."
"People use Religion and God to overcome fear!"
"Writing a book is art. And all art is an expression of someone's perceived reality.''
"Do yourself a favor; study philosophy and history."
"Not everything we perceive is real, but what we perceive is closer to the truth"
“If you are afraid of making mistakes, don’t take any risks.”
“Not all you see good is good; not all you see bad is bad.”
"Use the spiritual aspects of religion to uplift yourself and others, but don't get carried away."
"I was once lost, and now I am enlightened."
"Why I Left the Evangelical Church - Personal Reflections"
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