How Heretics Like Me, Impress With Only a Few Bible Passages.
It’s what I refer to as my Lawrence Taylor strategy.
For anyone interested in Scripture analysis and debunking harmful beliefs, consider taking a deep dive with former Orthodox priest, Father Nathan Monk.
Example, his essay: “The word homosexual never appeared in any translation of the Bible until 1946”
I, not a theologian, and also an ex-Christian, wouldn’t dare dissect Scripture.
In my thirties I was a devout (liberal) Methodist for 12 years. Lots of Bible studies, prayer circles, tears during Christian rock songs, including at 2am on my porch with cocktails and a husband who begged for better date night music.
My religious euphoria was genuine.
Yes I was filled with Jesus, even though at the time I was figuring out how my liberal values meshed with the “Believe In Him to Get In” (or possibly) rot theology. Methodists aren’t hit-you-over-the head damnation types.
My religious journey started a few years after my daughter was born. I figured my husband and I should give our child some kind of religious foundation, and the Methodists seemed the least worst.
