...reminds me of a book I read, I think by some Episcopalian priest? minister? who wrote a book that was very similar to that philosophy....
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...could that have been “Take A Bishop Like Me” (1979) by Paul Moore, Episcopal Bishop of New York?
No.. but thanks, because with the title Bishop, I found out the author. John Shelby Spong! “Rescuing the Bible From Fundamentalism.”
I think I was struggling with my church. A couple of bad pastors. Useless sermons. I’d sit there and it was like ADHD and shear boredom would set in. I’d sit there and think “I need another cup of coffee and earplugs.”
So, 3 pedos put on probation by the church. And that means what??? And one guy who worked with the teens (when my sons were there) was nothing but a disrespectful dastard. I got in his space and face several times. He was finally fired when he raped a girl in the church. Were the cops called? Why no.
So, we realized the problem lie with the lack of leadership and we said buh bye. Our youngest son did okay as he had a solid group of friends. About 12 kids who are still solid Christian adults. Our oldest didn’t fare well. Came out angry and disillusioned.
I grew up in the same denomination, different church and it was stellar. I loved my church, even through my teens.