![]() ![]() However, for those of us who feel religion is very personal, it is a huge turn-off from organized religion. I realize this book is geared toward those who are avid believers and evangelicals and they feel it is their Christian duty to share the word. I finally withdrew from organized religion and homechurched. Even though I was baptized when I was 10 years old, I have had too many people want to "bring me to Jesus" because my church wasn't the "right" one. For many out there it has just the opposite effect. Those who loved this book probably think this is they way to get people hooked. ![]() I do not appreciate proselytizing in my real life and I certainly do not want to read about it. Do evangelical Christians not realize just how arrogant this is? I labored on because I hate not to finish a book. ![]() ![]() When her sister was diagnosed with cancer and told Kate she was afraid for her soul, I just wanted to puke. Then comes the fact that the hero would not even consider dating the heroine (Kate) because she was not a Christian. Even before we got to the proselytizing the characters were just a bit too perfect all of them very successful at what they did. I did not realize that this was an inspirational romance when I began reading it. ![]()
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