The name outlaw Christian describes the kind of Christian I am and the kind Im setting myself free to become: namely, a follower of Jesus who no longer accepts cocky clichs, hackneyed hope, or snappy theodiciesdefenses of Gods goodness and powerthat explain away evil and suffering with a theo-magical sleight of hand. An outlaw Christian doesnt condemn questions or discourage doubt. Instead, an outlaw Christian seeks to live an authentic life of faith and integrity, and chooses the defy the unwritten laws governing suffering, grief, and hope that our culture and religious traditions have asked us to ingest. The faith of an outlaw Christian is bold, outspoken, and active in a world of pain.

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