Controversial and thoughtprovoking, this international bestseller investigates the politics of christianity and how the church crafted a bible and a faith far more stringent than previously thought. In beyond belief, she shares her true story of life inside the upper ranks of the sect, details her experiences as a member sea orgthe churchs highest ministry, speaks of her disconnection from family outside of the. An entertaining and informative book on the subject. There are whispers about thought control and exploitation of members.
Pagels, a writer and thinker on religion and history, winner of the. Leigh shared this at tales by the sea in malibu recently. Using the bible to prove gods existence is only valid if we already. In giving the great commission, jesus said, go ye into all the world the requirement for the church to fulfill the work given to us in the great commission is that we make disciples. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading beyond belief.
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