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“And my father, who never once in his life would have used the word 'nigger,' would smile and give an almost imperceptible laugh -- not a trace of rage on behalf of black people, not a trace of rage on behalf of me.”
― Anne Lamott, Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith

“Why would the God of the universe want to be submitted to me?'

Because we want you to join us in our circle of relationship. I don't want slaves to my will; I want brothers and sisters who will share life with me.”
― William P. Young, The Shack

“And the Law that once contained impossible demands -- Thou Shalt Not... -- actually becomes a promise we fulfill in you.”
― William P. Young, The Shack

“They always threw their arms around and hugged me while crying our Yiddish endearments. Yet none of them believed in God. They believed in social justice, good works, Israel, and Bette Midler. I was nearly thirty before I met a religious Jew.”
― Anne Lamott, Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith