David Zona says:

As a skeptic of religion in general, my friend encouraged me to take a gander at his pre-release copy. With angst, I read the first chapter and was moved by the gut level honesty that the authors wrote with. I have never heard christians own their mistakes, as the authors did, by openly discussing the mis-management of their movement since the first millennium.

Like the above poster, two stories were worth my time (since I got a free read from a borrow). First, I was drawn by the chapter called Jesus Loves the Skeptic. Gross and Harper describe their dinner conversation with a person filled with cynicism and skeptical perceptions of christians. Rather than arguing dogma, the authors described their patient dialog that led to a deeper understanding. As a skeptic, this moved me to understand more of what I needed to see.

Last, was the Jesus Loves the Outcast. I, a self professed outcast, realized that my issues weren't with Jesus, just some of his people.
I gave the book back to my friend, in which he said, "pay it forward."

I have a friend who I WANT to read it. I hope it impacts her the way it moved me.

Still searching, but closer.

DZ #

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AudioFile Magazine says:

Lloyd James's effortless-sounding narrative and seamless personal anecdotes work together to demonstrate that Craig Gross and Jason Harper are not typical pastors. With a versatile vocal range, James recounts the story of the ministries that earned the men the name "porn pastors" as they work to spiritually help society's unwanted and unloved: panhandlers; shut-ins; porn stars; sex, drug, and alcohol addicts; and others. James delivers captivating real-life stories and interviews with clarity and warmth. His textured characterizations reveal troubled people very like those whom Jesus was criticized for spending time with. James's depiction of Jesus's love for the unloved - the book's overall message - is warm and genuine. But some will find the book light on a call to repentance. G.D.W. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine #

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AARON BRYAN says:

This is a fantastic book. A fresh perspective that challenges the very core of our worldview. #

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