Go and Preach No More A Legacy Abandoned My Life Reclaimed

<p><strong>From a strict religious upbringing to a crisis of faith my sixty year journey towards self-discovery was anything but easy especially as a minister.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Raised within the confines of my church's dogma</strong> was like growing up inside a cave. When I was thirty-years-old a forward-thinking bishop challenged the narrow minded beliefs I and many others held emphasizing Christ's teachings over dogma. This turned my world upside down. For two decades I lived hoping my church would rediscover the gospel as I had. But just before my fiftieth birthday I had to accept that for myself. It was time for a change.</p><p></p><p><strong>I intended to continue following Christ elsewhere</strong> which helped me justify leaving family friends and my legacy in the church I'd grown up in. The freedom I gained from that decision stirred my curiosity and I began an academic quest to explore the world I lived in. Those inquiries brought about a daunting realization - did I even still believe in God?</p><p></p><p><strong>In this poignant and thought-provoking memoir</strong> the author shares his emotional journey of self-discovery and the struggle to reconcile his beliefs with reality. From the strict dogma of his youth to the uncertain reality of living without a God this story will resonate with anyone who has ever questioned their faith.</p><p></p><p><strong>If books like Educated (Tara Westover) and The Year of Living Biblically (A.J. Jacobs)</strong> have moved you then you won't want to miss this captivating memoir. It is a fascinating trek packed with visceral emotions and insights. Anyone seeking the courage to question their religious beliefs will benefit from its revelations.</p><p></p><p><strong>This is damn good!</strong> Your writing style is wonderful your insights are really cool and the stories are great. The book is unique it speaks it is alive!</p><p>Dr. Nick Overduin Ph.D. Philosophy</p><p></p><p><strong>-Go and Preach No More- is memoir paced like a thriller with richly drawn characters locations and scenes.</strong> A passion filled spiritual journey with enough twists and turns to keep you reading until the end. The saga of a progressive third-generation priest in a tradition bound Church; our protagonist aligns with a progressive bishop hoping to see change ─ doing his best to stave off disillusionment. Raff's twenty years as an ordained minister required some monumental choices affecting his family religious brethren and friends; all while staying true to himself. His solution is both heartbreaking and liberating.</p><p>- Jerry O'Brien author of</p><p>-A FIELD GUIDE TO THE ANGELS IN BROOKLYN-</p>