Title: 10 Things I Hate About Christianity: Working Through the Frustrations of FaithAuthor: Jason T. Berggren
Publisher: X-Media LLC
Genre: Christian
Available: Now
First sentence(s): I'm wrong. I usually am.
From the back cover: My dad never let me use the word hate. He said it sounded too violent. But it was often the only accurate description of how I felt. Part of me understood, but another part of me rebelled.
We can all feel hate. Even in the good, productive, and meaningful aspects of life, there's frequently a level of frustration that overwhelms us when we are facedwith trying to achieve certain goals - like getting in shape, making the grade, or straightening out our finances.
This is where I got stuck in my spirituality. Within these pages are the 10 things I've hated about Christianity over the years and how I've worked through my frustrations. I call it the intersection of real life, simple faith, and raw emotion.
Maybe you'll see yourself here too.
Mr. Berggren took 10 things (faith, prayer, the Bible, sin, rules, love, hell, answers, church, Christians) and devotes a chapter to each. He tells you why he struggles with each individual item and what strides he has made to change or overcome those struggles. This sounds like it has been a lifelong process for him as he continues to strive for answers.
I couldn't relate to a lot of what was in this book. In my experience, it is easier for a woman to have faith and trust that there is a God who is in control - but for men it is tougher to let someone else be in control. My faith helps me to not struggle with a lot of the other questions he has in this book. Maybe this makes me too trusting or naive - or as he writes in his dedication - maybe I am just not courageous enough to search out different answers.
I would like to offer this book to another reader -someone who meets the description in his book dedication: This book is dedicated to those who continue to doubt, are curious about spiritual ideas, and are courageous enough to search them out. I consider you friends.
If you feel that this is you - please leave a comment with your email address. I will have a drawing after I get 10 entries. Thanks!
