Comments on: Do I Stay Christian or Not?

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 21:53:30 +0000

In reply to Michele Morin. Doesn't it though? I agree, Michele. It's rare for me to read a book where I actually know the author, or in this case, at least have seen the author in person to pick up on human details. :)

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 21:51:05 +0000

In reply to Jean Wise. It would be wonderful to be in a book club discussion using Brian's book! Much food for thought and conversation.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 21:44:22 +0000

In reply to David. That would make an interesting Part 4, David! Do keep me posted on what you think about the book after you get it and read it. (I still think it's weird that they make you wait until August.)

By: Michele Morin

Michele Morin — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 19:28:28 +0000

I appreciate your insights on both book and author. Knowing something about the personality behind the book makes a big difference!

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:41:35 +0000

I am glad you gave a complete overview of his thoughts and some examples and that you finished with your decision too. His book and your post is great for discussion. Thanksl

By: David

David — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 07:49:49 +0000

Dear Lisa, thanks to you I have pre-ordered this for when it comes out over here in August. Liked “Faith after Doubt” so looking forward to a similarly engaging read. He seems to have missed a section though: “Part 4: If I don’t stay Christian, what then?” What are the alternatives? If it doesn’t work out, what are the ways back?

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:39:15 +0000

In reply to Lisa Blair. Good point, Lisa. I like your nuance wording. You're right that it's "religion" that can give problems, not necessarily Christianity itself.

By: Lisa Blair

Lisa Blair — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:44:46 +0000

Do I Stay Christian? Sounds like it needs to be worded, Do I Stay Religious? Religion and Christian are not one and the same though some think they are. Most problems have to do with religion, and not Christ. This is a timely statement, “I choose to stay Christian, for as long as we keep Christ in it.”

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 01:42:35 +0000

In reply to Lynn D. Morrissey. I'd been stalling on writing this review for awhile because I had marked so many pages in the book, which makes it so hard to write a review. I hope to share a little more from the book on Friday. I don't know if all of Brian's writings would be up your alley so this might not be a book you'd want to buy. :) But you'd definitely appreciate some of his thoughts.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 01:25:47 +0000

In reply to Paula Short. You're welcome, Paula. I love sharing about books that make me think and grow my faith.