Sometimes,
with just the passing of time, the meaning of words
change. For example, "cool" goes from meaning "chilly"
or "the opposite of warm" to... well, cool. "Gay" no
longer means "happy" or "carefree" but now means
something different altogether. Even Biblical words can
be twisted when interpreted through the lens of a
perverted, compromised culture. Take the word "favor"
for instance. Because of TV preachers it now means that
God will give you stuff, trinkets and toys, because you
are special or He likes you more than other people.
But that was not its original meaning.
Im completely in favor of the separation of Church and
State.
My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on
their own,
so that both of them together is certain death.
George Carlin (1937-2008)
I am keenly aware of the fact that you may be wondering
about a guy who would write a book entitled, Love Jesus, Hate
Church. You probably have some questions, maybe many
questions, about the origins of a book that makes people as
uncomfortable as Love Jesus, Hate Church has proven to do.
You may be asking yourself, "How can you be a Christian
and use the words Love and Hate and Jesus and Church all in
the same sentence? It just seems so wrong."
And, you're right. It does seem wrong.
True. But wrong.
Yep, I would probably be wondering the same thing if
the tables were turned and I found myself in your shoes.
So, let me see if I can shed some light on who I am and
why I do what I do by telling you a bit about myself and how I
came to write Love Jesus, Hate Church. Let me share with you,
oh, how shall I put it the joy of believing the lie. I
believe this will give you a better grasp of who I am and why
I wrote
Love Jesus, Hate Church.
