Igniting the Holy Flame

Building Communities of Love from the Ashes of Negative Religious Culture

De: Steven A. Hitz

Narrado por: Steven A. Hitz

The role of organized religion in our society is undergoing monumental changes. Church attendance is decreasing at unprecedented rates. At the same time, there is an increase in the number of people who identify as “spiritual but not religious.” Clearly, the need for religion remains as strong as ever, yet more and more, people are seeking spirituality elsewhere. Why? What accounts for these trends? Can organized religion still play a valuable role in today’s world? Affirming that organized religion does indeed have the potential to be a uniquely powerful force for good, Igniting the Holy Flame argues that organized religions too often fall into a trap of their own making, inadvertently fixating on a punitive rule-keeping culture that alienates believers and encourages conformity over an honest pursuit of spirituality. The antidote is “authentic fellowship”—pursuing deep and meaningful connections with oneself, others, and the divine. Ultimately, this book argues that organized religion can bless lives and build a better world for all of us when religions focus on helping individuals understand their truest inner selves, learn to follow the gentle guidance of the spirit, and pursue a life driven by authenticity rather than blind obedience.

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Beautiful, Important Message

The message is profound and universally helpful in spiritual growth. Examples, quotes, and concepts are powerful, even life-changing. A truly worthwhile book.
But the delivery was awkward, to the point of mechanical. Some will give up rather than pursue the full message and reap the benefits, simply because of the delivery.

Intentional Spirituality

I love how authentic and thoughtful the author is in addressing this huge need for authentic connection, and the harms of fabricated fellowship.

this book helpes me seek the divine on a deep personal level.

I also love that the author is the narrator.