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Goodbye Jesus: An Evangelical Preacher’s Journey Beyond Faith
- Narrated by: Tim Sledge
- Length: 21 hrs and 24 mins
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Summary
Second edition.
Goodbye Jesus is the step-by-step account of a former minister’s journey into and out of faith - the story of a long pendulum swing from the deep commitment of a devout believer to the firm conviction that no personal God exists and that all religions are man-made.
Tim Sledge was a Southern Baptist preacher and writer for 35 years. His pioneering work in faith-based recovery ministries in the '80s and '90s ultimately guided participants in 20,000 Christian support groups across the US.
The driving force behind Sledge’s ultimate rejection of Christianity was his long-term, up-close observations of church life. “After living and leading in the church for decades, I saw no consistent evidence of an ongoing supernatural presence - and I wanted to see that evidence with all that was in me.”
Part memoir, part exposé, part polemic, Goodbye Jesus is an honest, highly personal, and frequently provocative spiritual autobiography that concludes with an insider’s takedown of religious faith.
This is a relatable and thoughtful listen for those seeking to better understand the evangelical mindset, for Christians who are questioning their faith, for ministers trying to decide whether to stay or go, and for those who have left their faith and are dealing with its loss.
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- 06-01-24
Not for the fainthearted who love their faith.
This is an excellent book which, had it not been for the title, revealing the endgame, has an astounding outcome, given the honesty, sincerity and energetic way in which the writer was fully committed to a life of faith.
Ironically, he undoubtedly played a major role in many people's lives with his primary emphasis on support group activities, rather than faith based restoration.
There can be no doubt that all Christians experience the "exceptions to the rule of faith" as Tim did, at some stage in their lives, and must start wondering about the authenticity of it all.
Instead of questioning, people of faith typically keep looking for rare "exceptions in the rule of life" to confirm their Supernatural acquaintance.
Very few take the next brave step to search for the truth, due to the daunting idea of separation from the group that would occur.
There is so much pain in the author's journey and this likely prompted deeper thought and reflection, bringing him to his final conclusion.
Overall a brilliant book, revealing the stark, powerful deception of faith, practiced by millions, to be read by all who seek the truth more than the safety of the herd.
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