Published Reviews
"Trusting Doubt is a humble and sincere exploration of the Christian faith, and Tarico is a logical, compassionate guide in the quest for knowledge. Powerful, well-researched, and good-hearted, this is the finest disputation of evangelical Christianity I have ever read."
- Paul Constant, columnist for The Stranger
"I've not bonded with a book like this since I read Constantine's Sword in 2005."
- Mikey Weinstein, Director of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation and author of With God on Our Side
"I can say, as someone who does academic philosophy of religion, Tarico has seen more of the relevant issues and contributed more novelty to the debate than some of the better known critics. It is devastatingly good - and this is coming from a very committed Christian."
- Ken Himma, Ph.D., Department of Philosophy at Seattle Pacific University
"In her book, Tarico has been not just candid but often devastatingly honest in bursting cherished illusions of literalist Christianity. In sharing the journey of her soul, her well-reasoned comments open doors, bringing fresh air and new light to our spiritual quests."
- Margaret Starbird, author of The Woman with the Alabaster Jar
"Trusting Doubt is an astounding and insightful expose of today's Evangelical phenomenon. In it, Tarico expertly examines the roots of the movement along with its contradictions and inconsistencies. The book is . also a riveting narrative as it weaves the author's own fascinating story of spiritual and intellectual struggle throughout its pages. Tarico's unique combination of impressive scholarship and beautiful prose makes this one of the finest books I have ever read on the topic of today's Religious Right. It is a 'must read' for anyone wanting to understand the movement."
- Carlene Cross, author of Fleeing Fundamentalism: A Minister's Wife Examines Faith
"Dr. Tarico's message is unique and exquisite. It is deeply rooted in a heart-felt and experiential understanding of extremism. Her words flow not from 'borrowed certainty' but from 'inner certainty.' Her insights are delightfully fragrant with wisdom, compassion, and hope. Regardless of your belief system, her words will splash in your chest!"
- Jamal Rahman, Muslim Sufi Minister at Interfaith Community Church, Seattle, WA
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Overview
Most Evangelical Christians earnestly strive to worship the God of Love and Truth. But a belief that the Bible is literally perfect can put them in the odd position of defending falsehood, bigotry, and even violence. What do Evangelicals believe? And how do these beliefs subvert humanity's shared moral values, including the compassionate ministry of Jesus in the New Testament? Is the Good Book even “good,” given its historical inaccuracies, scientific impossibilities, and moral contradictions? Trusting Doubt answers all these questions … and more. It also provides a clear picture of this variant of Christianity which has risen to political prominence at a spiritual cost.Raised in a ...