Christianity Without Dogma

A Personalized Way to Deconstruct Christian Beliefs and Practices

De: Jack Bergstrand

Narrado por: Scott R. Pollak

Christianity is declining rapidly, and Christians are actively deconstructing their core beliefs. If Christianity does not change, millions of people will continue to be traumatized by bad Christian business models and tens of thousands of churches will close their doors over the next decade. Rather than destroy Christianity, deconstruction can save it. Christianity Without Dogma was created to help people think through this more systematically. Without dogma, more people will be able to flourish spiritually, and deconstructed churches may even be able to start growing again.

Author Jack Bergstrand isn’t a ministry professional or pastor. He’s not interested in convincing you to believe a certain way. Instead, he draws from his background as a successful business consultant to help listeners see the big picture of how Christianity works, how it got hijacked, and even how deconstruction can help save it.

©2022 Jack Alan Bergstrand (P)2022 Jack Alan Bergstrand

for when you feel you're losing faith

"Experiencing greater consciousness is like being in an airplane where we are able to see the blue sky above he gray clouds. Christians can suspend their judgments and be freer to adapt to new information as consciousness increases. With less consciousness, all they can do is deny the facts and dig in their heels."

Christianity Without Dogma is such a great tool for both Christians and Non-Christians who are looking for ways to find spiritual strength in the world. I think the title itself allows the reader to understand before even reading that yes, you can find and faith through Christianity in all forms. I'm appreciative of the opportunity Jack Bergstrand took to use multiple testimonies and viewpoints because I felt that it truly helps to validate that it's ok to live your life different from another and still do/be good in the world.

Super interesting, clear and intriguing

Let me start by saying that I do not practice a religion nor was I raised with any religious faith. Although I am not a “non-believer”, I have just never found anything that made much sense scientifically and factually.

Coming from that background, I was not sure how I would navigate through this audiobook or if I would even enjoy it.

But let me tell you, this was interesting!!!
I did not realize that there was such a sharp decline in church membership or that it was now “your grandfather’s faith” as the younger generations church going is declining.

The topic of this book peaked my interest and the information we received kept me engaged. The narration was very well done.
I highly recommend reading this book, no matter what your religious background is.

Very Enlighting

Religion can be such a hard topic for some to approach. I’m in the group of people who avoids talking about it in mixed company due to the obvious judgment that can happen. Spirituality in general should be a very personal thing. The way the author creates a “safe place” of sorts to help guide you felt so good! Instead of pushing you into a set mold for faith, they instead help you to stop and think about what having a religious belief means for you. The author talks about finding what works for you, whether that’s prayer, readings and perhaps channeling them into something else that benefits you overall. I really appreciated that this wasn’t what is expected for books on this subject. Instead of feeling preached to, I felt comforted and felt valid in how I felt. I came away with a better idea of finding some peace in all of it. I also enjoyed that this was very thought-provoking. This book was very enlightening! The narration was on point and only added to the fact I felt like I was being “talked” to by someone with respect for what they were reading.

Great book for those of us questioning.

I was raised Catholic and work in a Catholic school and this book was very helpful in validating and helping me understand my own thoughts and reactions to dualistic thinking within Christianity.

Makes you Ponder

If you are a Christian and feel as if you don’t quite fit in the predestined mold, this book just may be for you. This book was not very controversial as one may think. I feel that the author did an excellent job in discussing multiple viewpoints of his readers/listeners. Some of the topics absolutely make one think deeper upon the subject. As a Christian, I’ve always felt a little nervous since I didn’t quite fit in the mold that is set forth. This book actually discusses in detail some of my own pondering and makes me feel more at ease with my faith. This book was well written and narrated. The narrator was clear, concise, and had wonderful pitch and tone. This book was easy on the ears and I absolutely loved it! I’m so glad that I had the opportunity to listen!