

“The Jesus of the Gospels is far more suited for an F.B.I. Wanted poster than for being the poster child of American values. While the historical Jesus certainly wasn’t a hippie, he was obviously dangerous and subversive. After all, Rome didn’t crucify people for extolling civic virtues and pledging allegiance to the empire.”
― Postcards from Babylon: The Church In American Exile
― Postcards from Babylon: The Church In American Exile
“You don’t need biblical inerrancy and Bible worship in order to encounter God, but it sure does help to control people.”
― Stupid Shit Heard In Church
― Stupid Shit Heard In Church
“Forgiveness of self and others isn’t easy because it involves introspection and being honest with your history and the history of others.”
― Hope: An Advent Journey
― Hope: An Advent Journey
“Jesus reminded us that He was anointed to release us from the hurt and pain of today and yesterday, but we have to allow Him to release us. Receive forgiveness for yourself, forgive others and you will be free.”
― Hope: An Advent Journey
― Hope: An Advent Journey

“Many people who are now CEOs and millionaires have worked very hard, no question, but so have millions of people now living below the poverty line. Hard work is admirable, but statistics show it is not a magic potion that will transform your life.”
― Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving
― Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving
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