Simplifying Religion: Removing Barriers That Keep Us From God, Family, and Others

by Ed Galisewski

Will Religion Survive? Should It?It's no secret that younger generations are leaving organized religion in large numbers. Their exodus speaks loud and clear to the fact that there is agenerational divide today that spans all faith groups.Not many people have wanted to tackle this issue because of its difficult, often touchy subject matter, but that didn't stop author Ed Galisewski from jumping in with both feet. He reached out to those walking away and bluntly asked them why. And, thankfully, they bluntly answered him. Simplifying Religion covers six of the most divisive issues uncovered by these conversations that drive the conflict between Boomers and Millennials and fuel the exodus from religion.Simplifying Religion is for all generations, from Boomers to Gen Zs. Ed hopes to bring the generations back together by finding common ground through honest dialogue and good will. Please be a part of the Read this book, talk about it, and pass it on to those in your religious circle, especially those who are struggling to stay engaged in their current spiritual community, or those who are finding themselves increasingly alienated from a family member.

170 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 1, 2021

About the author

Meet Ed Galisewski, a real life Joe Palooka from Jersey. A mens ministry leader for fifteen years, Ed has ministered to literally thousands of people. He’s been in and out (and in again) of church, learning to overcome his own struggles with the institution while still loving the body of Christ.

Maybe, like him, you are planning to leave your church. Maybe you’d like to, but you feel stuck. You’re not alone–millions of people, especially men, are fleeing their churches or mentally checking out.

He asked Samizdat Creative to help him pull together a book for people who struggle with the church. We pulled together an amazing team of creative writers, designers, coaches, marketers, and even a sports editorial cartoonist to make Ed’s grand vision of A Simpler Faith a reality. In the tradition of samizdat literature, this is not your run of the mill book. It is subversive, but kind; hard, but with heart. Ed pulls back the curtain on the divisive nature of denominationalism and spiritual abuse in many churches and encourages pastors and lay people alike to return to the simple gospel of faith in a Creator, Savior, and Guide.

Ed says you might even need to take a temporary break from church while you heal and reconnect with God. But don’t stay away–when you’re ready, reconnect with a faith community and bring a simpler faith back to the church.

This has been one of the most involved and exciting projects we’ve worked on to date. We are now working with a publicist to give A Simpler Faith the best run in the market possible. And Ed has been working hard with a writing coach on three talks he will offer on a speaking and book tour he’s planning after the release of the book in Spring 2012. He’s doing everything right to give his vision life, and we are thrilled to help him make his book the best it can possibly be.