So You Thought You Knew

Letting Go of Religion

By: Joshua Tongol

Narrated by: Joshua Tongol

Tired of religion?

What if almost everything you were taught about Christianity is wrong?

Would you give up on faith altogether? Or is it possible to rediscover - with fresh eyes - a richer and more satisfying understanding of God and spirituality?

So You Thought You Knew is a refreshing journey written straight from the heart. It's about thinking outside the "institutional walls" of Christianity and asking the hard questions. It boldly says in public what many people are thinking in private. And its hilarious stories and life-changing insights will inspire those who are dissatisfied with fear-driven religion but believe - deep down - there's a better message out there for the world to hear.

©2014 Joshua Tongol (P)2014 Joshua Tongol

A book on finding freedom from the control and manipulation of fear based religion.

I love this book! Joshua confronts in detail, the questions and confusion regarding the Bible and the "Church World". You see, I grew up and experienced the control and manipulation of church and Christianity. I am exhausted and yearning to be free! Thanks Joshua for your wisdom, courage, and authenticity!

Surprising Scope

I really appreciate Tongol's book recommendations after each chapter, showing how he has been helped and influence by others. This is not to discount his own path, because it is clear throughout that he has continued to discover, and it seems that he himself is surprised by the persistence of revelation making its way into his life. He is simply secure enough to not take all the credit, a confidence that is in itself appealing. I'm pretty impressed that someone in his 30s could traverse so much ground, from quasi-fundamentalism to religious freedom, and not be a prisoner of bitterness while chronicling it so superbly.

Hard questions that you should ask yourself

Although I disagree with some of his conclusions most people out there should admit to themselves that they have had these questions as well. I have had a similar journey and still am on one in a sense though I think I understand the main path I should be on. I don't consider Joshua a heretic or a wolf in sheep's clothing. He has questions no man has answered to his understanding. I believe the hardest questions about life will be answered by the Almighty. By all means study but walk out the things you believe to be true and change if you find you are wrong. I will be praying for Joshua, his family, those who read this book and and all the rest of us, that the Creator of the universe makes Himself known to us. I personally stand with the god of Israel. YHVH Elohim and the messiah Yehoshua (Jesus). I have asked many of these questions and sought answers, some I have reconciled and some not yet. I love you all. Shalom

Great Book, Great Insight, Great Love.

I've read this book several times, and each time I gleam something new and needed in my life. Joshua is a great guy that I've had the pleasure of watching grow over the past 8 or so years. Even now, he continues to grow deeper in the love of the Divine. This book lays a wonderful foundation for people seeking a faith of inclusivity and love. I can't say enough that I highly recommend this read!

Super awesome and 1000% truth

Super awesome and 1000% truth, its the shake up this needed in this world. Awesome.