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The Crucible of Doubt: Reflections On the Quest for Faith

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Terryl L. Givens
Terryl L. Givens

Terryl L. Givens is a renowned professor specializing in religious studies, with a particular focus on Mormonism. Born in 1957, he has made substantial contributions to the field through his research and publications, exploring the religious and cultural impact of Mormonism in the United States. more

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“You are angry at the God you were taught to believe in as a child. The God who is supposed to watch over you and protect you, who answers your prayers and forgives your sins. This God is just a story. Religions try to capture God, but God is beyond religion. The true God lies beyond our comprehension. We can't understand His will; He can't be explained in a book. He didn't abandon us and He will not save us. He has nothing to do with our being here. God does not change. He simply is. I don't pray to God for forgiveness or favors, I only pray to be closer to Him, and when I pray, I fill my heart with love. When I pray this way, I know that God is love. When I feel that love, I remember that we don't need angels or a heaven, because we are a part of God already.”

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