First Comments on the First Comments

*First let me remind everyone that I will be posting the 2nd thing I hate about Christianity on Monday.

Anyway, I wanted to take a moment to talk about some of the comments on my book. I want to say thank you to everyone who took the time to read it and then share some thoughts. I had a few critical ones, which I can take. I prepared myself to hear that it really sucks and that I am probably going to Hell for saying some of those things, but I had mainly positive feedback.

Obviously, this is very fun for me. To think that an idea that birthed in my heart and then stuck in my mind came out on paper in a way that made some sense makes me happy. That’s not an easy feat. So thanks!

Anyway, I want to take a moment to highlight some of the comments that really moved me:

JD said:
Honesty. I think it’s the one thing that we as Christians need more than anything else. We need to show all the different areas of our faith that are “irrational” in nature and be open about them.

Dan said:
I really like that you use hate and Christianity in the same breath.

Julie said:
All I have to say is I can’t wait to read the rest. I read the first 15 pages and your views completely hit home with me.  The whole “personal conflict” thing is something I deal with everyday.  I guess it’s just a lifelong process…no one just wakes up and is perfect in their faith.

Trego said:
The best part of the writing this type of book is working through cynical attitudes that so many of us have.

Ben said:
It feels as if you went right into my head and pulled out some of my thoughts that I couldn’t express.

Don said:
A lot of times we fall into that tricky part of how much of it is intellectual and how much of it is just sort of accepting that we won’t understand everything.

Heather said:
Thank you for the breath of fresh air. I feel like I’m in a Christian twilight zone half the time and it’s nice to know I’m not alone.

Brandon:
Being a big time, old school Strongarm fan, I am VERY excited for this book!! I read the sample and can’t WAIT to read the rest!!

Dan wrote:
Wow…reading this almost brought me to tears.

Jamie said:
I greatly respect how you are standing up for what you believe in and aren’t afraid of saying exactly what you feel.

Brain said:
I’m very intrigued. I enjoy your writing style here, it seems very conversational- and therefore easy to read. You’ve definitely grabbed my attention!

Scott wrote:
I appreciated the fresh insight into faith, and the ironies, such as doubt being part of faith. Overall, I give it a 9/10.

These all mean a lot as I am just a schmo that had an idea that I thought needed to be done.

I’ve never written a book, but I had to do it. I had the feeling that if I didn’t someone else would. Plus, I also had a realization that writing was a childhood dream I had supressed.

So check back Monday for #2. Although I won’t post the whole chapter, I will highlight the subject. And I think it would be awesome for you to share your thoughts on it so we could share our experiences.