My blog reading is pathetically narrow. In contrast Zoe, the wonderful wife to be, reads impressively widely- though she really should be revising!!! Today she pointed me in the direction of this post, from amalah (one of these professional bloggers from the states).
The post is a great read. Amalah grew up in a 'fundamentalist Evangelical church' but rejected it (for good reason) during her teenage years. I'd really recommend a read but if you can't be bothered, then maybe these particular fine closing words will convince you,
"I'm not an atheist. I'm not even an agnostic. I still believe in something. I believe in God, but not in His people. I don't believe in the intolerant and legalistic bullshit that goes on in His name.
The word "Christian" carries so much baggage for me I almost bite my tongue every time I say it. I wish I knew how to fix that. I wish I could say the word with pride instead of rushing to clarify that I'm not like THOSE Christians.
I'm not the Christian I once was. But when you're taught that's the only type of Christian who counts, you can't help but wonder if you're actually nothing at all."
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