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Facebook and My Book “It was a ‘god-send’ so to speak, for me”

Facebook and My Book “It was a ‘god-send’ so to speak, for me”

Last updated on: March 12, 2015 at 5:39 pm by Frank Schaeffer

Facebook and My Book “It was a ‘god-send’ so to speak, for me” 2015-03-12T17:39:48-06:00 Frank Schaeffer

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Here’s an ongoing exchange with some of my Facebook friends.
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The verdict is in

A reader writes a note that represents hundreds of other similar notes:

“Your new book ‘Why I Am an Atheist Who Believes in God’ is for every parent and grandparent with a child or grandchild who gave up on God. This is the only book I’ve read in the last 20 years that will give people a second chance with spirituality if they’ve been driven away by bad religion and worse ‘Christians’. Tell people to give your incredible book to that special person who thinks all religion is bad. I did. My son emailed me today and said, ‘Dad I read the FS book you sent and have to admit it made me think about God in a new way. I might even start to pray again.’ ”

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Melanie Shook Dupre, Jessica Britt, Bob Carling and 71 otherslike this.
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Deborah DeCapita Chrystal I’ve had two people read it I never would have thought…..and are now reading more of your stuff!

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- Frank Schaeffer Hi Deborah, thanks for sharing this. Best, frank
  
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Bill Taber Beautiful, Frank! Both of my sons, one an atheist and one an agnostic, LOVED your book when I recently gave it to them. I told them that, if I could leave them anything when I die, it would be your words. Bless you always with love!

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- Frank Schaeffer Hi Bill, that’s really wonderful, let them know i answer email if they have questions! F
  
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Kevin Miller My wife’s reading it right now! Says she keeps hearing your voice as she reads.

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- Frank Schaeffer Hi Kevin, that’s really great! F
  
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John Wolforth Yes, the verdict is in. This is a book designed to bring lost sheep back into the fold. It has nothing to do with recognizing that atheists can lead lives filled with awe and wonder and love.

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- Frank Schaeffer Hi John, not sure you are right, wish i could design books but I just write what I think! Best, F
  
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Ken Stoeffler Then you’re not an atheist, are you?

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- Frank Schaeffer Actually I also get email from former Christians who say the book has helped them feel less guild distancing themselves from the trap of childhood faith… I don’t pick “sides”
  
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Lisa Ann Martin Just bought your book. I went through my own personal armageddon filled with abandonment ant betrayal. While I survived after being so low that I was suicidal, my belief system did not. Although I am somewhat relieved of the burden I secretly questioned, I am searching.

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- Frank Schaeffer Hi Lisa, thanks and you know what my book really “says” is that you don’t have to resolve anything and can still be happy! Prado x and uncertainty are lovely things if we let them be.
  
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Jessica Britt beautifully said .. a second, renewed chance for authentic spirituality ..

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- Frank Schaeffer Thanks Jessica! F
  
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Joleen Brasher I am reading it now and am fascinated by your views

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- Frank Schaeffer Hi Joleen, email me if you’d like to ask any questions… thanks so much for reading! F
  
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David McCamis I intend to get a copy of this book as soon as possible! Frank’s writing and thoughts are a refreshing breath of air!

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- Frank Schaeffer Hi David, let me know what you think when you do read the book, best, F
  
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Derek Denton Nice one, Frank! Although in my case, I’m the one who’s simultaneously the skeptic and religious weirdo amongst my family and friends, so I’m more likely to get patted on the head if I do that. So I content myself with telling everyone how much fun I have reading your stuff. (I did give my dad a copy of *Keeping Faith* a few years back, FWIW.)

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- Frank Schaeffer Hi Derek, it was great seeing you in Seattle! How great you stepped out of the online world to come over and actually stay Hi! Thanks for giving my book to people! F
  
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Shelley Goerzen YAH FRANK !!!!!

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- Frank Schaeffer Hi Shelley, thanks! F
  
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Donna Guzman It was a ‘god-send’ so to speak, for me.

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- Frank Schaeffer Hi Donna, thank you and I’m hoping other people find the book too, best, F
  
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John Taylor Reading through it right now, Frank. It’s good.

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- Frank Schaeffer Thanks John! F
  
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Mitch Bright It may have been a “no God send” but I’m glad it’s helping some people.

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- Frank Schaeffer Hi Mitch, like I said above I’m also helping people of no faith accept that and be happy, no need for anyone to feel they are being pushed, just loved. F
  
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