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“I do understand what love is, and that is one of the reasons I can never again be a Christian. Love is not self denial. Love is not blood and suffering. Love is not murdering your son to appease your own vanity. Love is not hatred or wrath, consigning billions of people to eternal torture because they have offended your ego or disobeyed your rules. Love is not obedience, conformity, or submission. It is a counterfeit love that is contingent upon authority, punishment, or reward. True love is respect and admiration, compassion and kindness, freely given by a healthy, unafraid human being.”

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Book:Godless: How an Evangelical Preacher Became One of America's Leading Atheists
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Godless: How an Evangelical Preacher Became One of America's Leading Atheists

Godless is a memoir that chronicles the life of an individual who transitions from a fervent Evangelical preacher to a vocal atheist. The book delves into the author's spiritual evolution, examining the intellectual and emotional challenges he faced during this significant change in his worldview. more

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Dan Barker
Dan Barker

Dan Barker, born on June 25, 1949, is an accomplished musician known for his versatility and profound musical talent across various genres. more

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