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Who Told You That You Were Naked?: Freedom From Judgement, Guilt and Fear of Punishment
Writing with great simplicity about our unbreakable union with God, Raub maintains that it is only because we deny this union that we judge and condemn ourselves--and others. And he shows how it is only our belief in the God who loves us as we are--not as we should be--that brings us freedom from guilt and fear.
- GenresSpirituality
156 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 1990
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October 3, 2013
A compelling look at how our sense of guilt and judgment separates us from others and from the knowledge that God loves us unconditionally. Those who appreciate Thomas Merton and Richard Rohr will find meaning in this book which talks of God as Revealer rather than Judge.
December 1, 2011
Really fantastic book!! Author gives a lot of spiritual insight and perspectives on the messages in the Scriptures!
December 5, 2018
This is a wonderful book, and I’m so glad I picked it up to read for the third time. I don’t know why I never finished it before. Maybe my mind just wasn’t ready for it as much and I got easily distracted.
It’s a wonderful book for those who need to understand themselves better, and accept that while we are not perfect, whatever that might mean to us...we are perfectly human. If we view from that perspective we will be much less judgmental of ourselves and others. If we are guilty of anything, it’s being human, with all the mistakes in life that carries, and none of us are going to “hell” for being human. It’s a great read, I highly recommend it!
It’s a wonderful book for those who need to understand themselves better, and accept that while we are not perfect, whatever that might mean to us...we are perfectly human. If we view from that perspective we will be much less judgmental of ourselves and others. If we are guilty of anything, it’s being human, with all the mistakes in life that carries, and none of us are going to “hell” for being human. It’s a great read, I highly recommend it!
August 19, 2010
This is a powerful book in its simple portrayal of profound truths of our human propensity to create separation through judgment and belief in a false perception of what “should be.” Raub explores the notion that sin is simply the belief of our separation from God and resulting action based on that belief.
Hugely influential in my own journey toward a healthful and honest relationship with myself, others, and God.
Hugely influential in my own journey toward a healthful and honest relationship with myself, others, and God.
February 26, 2016
Very good book. This is my second time though it. Raub makes the point that God is a God of love and has nothing to do with guilt, punishment, or fear. These are things we impose on ourselves. Good news for everyone.
August 8, 2019
One of my all time favorites. I have read and re-read this book. My copy is old, it has been shared and will be shared.
June 6, 2020
Raub debunks the judgment basis in Christian doctrine, arguing that ideas of sin and punishment reflect our projection onto God of our belief in separation, which is false.
June 7, 2026
Wow did this book surprise me. I wasn’t expecting much substance from such a slim volume (153 pages), but did it deliver! I love his theological views and his biblical interpretations.
November 24, 2020
Acceptance of self leads to love of self, God & others
Getting rid of fear and guilt is not an easy task and one must ask for the grace of letting go and letting be.
We are who we are, human, imperfect and full of guilt about our imperfections. Letting go is the only way to fulfill our humanness. Its okay, all is right with the world, there is no need to pretend to be other than who we were created to become.
We have become laden with heaviness with our "sins" we are unable to accept ourselves and our growth. No one is born perfect and no one will die perfect.
Christ came to lead us to the Father and became human to show us the "way". The "way" to God the Father, the "way" to our heart, the "way" to love and be loved. Christ took upon himself our burdens, our hopes, our dreams our very selves to show us the "way" to peace, joy and love.
John Jacob Raub draws an excellent portrayal of our human dilemma and encourages us to acknowledge our guilt and fear and move on with our lives.
Growth is the only evidence of life. Let us walk tenderly with our God and may God be merciful throughout our journey with Him.
Getting rid of fear and guilt is not an easy task and one must ask for the grace of letting go and letting be.
We are who we are, human, imperfect and full of guilt about our imperfections. Letting go is the only way to fulfill our humanness. Its okay, all is right with the world, there is no need to pretend to be other than who we were created to become.
We have become laden with heaviness with our "sins" we are unable to accept ourselves and our growth. No one is born perfect and no one will die perfect.
Christ came to lead us to the Father and became human to show us the "way". The "way" to God the Father, the "way" to our heart, the "way" to love and be loved. Christ took upon himself our burdens, our hopes, our dreams our very selves to show us the "way" to peace, joy and love.
John Jacob Raub draws an excellent portrayal of our human dilemma and encourages us to acknowledge our guilt and fear and move on with our lives.
Growth is the only evidence of life. Let us walk tenderly with our God and may God be merciful throughout our journey with Him.
August 3, 2011
Kind of like Return to Love but wanting to "back up" the perspective from the Bible. I liked Return to Love better, but my Catholic deacon father related to this one. I was happy that he read it and happy he shared it with me. When you judge others, you judge yourself because we are all connected.
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