Chelsea

An Incredible book

Revisado: 07-15-19

A compelling vision for the future of Christianity. I’d recommend it to anyone who struggles with the unbelieveability of supernaturalism.

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Bravo!

Revisado: 03-20-18

One of the better books I have listened to in some time. Bravo to everyone who made this possible!

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As a minister, I think everyone needs to read this book

Revisado: 12-27-17

As a Christian minister, I am grateful for this book. It provides a space for people to be open and honest about their beliefs. With that said, I am sad about all of the fear and hatred which seems to be leveled against folks who don't believe in the supernatural. I empathized with the anxiety these ministers had, I feel the same way as a liberal Christian in Texas with my beliefs about marriage and gender equality. Thank you so much to everyone who participated in this study, it is a gift to humanity.

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Great book, but a little drawn out at times.

Revisado: 11-29-17

As a skeptic, I was really intrigued by this book. I feel like it was worth listening to, but the details of the authors journey did get a little monotonous at times. The book could have been simplified by taking out a lot of the very detailed every day experiences of the authors journey. Also, if you are not southern, the accent is a little much at times. I swear, if I hear pennycostal once more or steal instead of still ;)
Overall, I was encouraged by the book and certainly found myself in his story. I am so grateful for this man's story and as a progressive Baptist minister, I feel like it has impacted me in a very positive way.

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Great war story, bad theology

Revisado: 03-20-17

I write this as a Baptist minister from Texas.
This was an insightful and dramatic story about World War II and a brave medic. If it was just about war or one man's desire to be faithful to his beliefs, I would have given it five stars.
Sadly, this story carries with it a dangerous blending of faith and patriotism.
The author seems to (whether he means to or not) advance the myth that the United States is a Christian nation. In my opinion, God is not in the business of war or nation building. God does not protect our soldiers from harm while allowing harm to other soldiers. God did not stop the Japanese man from pulling his trigger to kill the medic, but allow American soldiers to kill just as faithful and devoted Japanese men. God is on the side of humanity, not the United States.
Our country was founded just like every other country through violence, genocide and greed.
I am amazed by this man's bravery and by his devotion to his beliefs (although he seemed to be overly legalistic at times), but it is sad to see the continuation of people blending the church and the state. Thomas Jefferson, echoing the early Baptists once said, "there is to be a wall of separation between the church and the state." May it continue to be so for us today.

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Better than expected!

Revisado: 04-16-16

My wife recommended this book to me, but I didn't think it would be able to hold my interest. From beginning to end, I was fascinated by the bravery, compassion and courage of the author! Love love love it!

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