John Shelby Spong's Book Of "Here I Stand" with the sub-heading of "My Struggle for a Christianity of Integrity, Love and Equality" is quite a lengthy autobiography of an Episcopalian bishop. He has become well-known for the controversy he has created over the past few decades about his "inclusive Christianity". He has fought many battles over such issues as race and sex problems within the realm of Christianity. Some of Bishop Spong's theological thoughts may have developed as a result of his painful childhood while growing up in the deep southern states. He has also shared his family life in the book with care and sensitivity as he was dealing with his first wife's strange mental problems for about 15 years. This story is easy to read and with the photos in the middle of the book the reader can visualize the family as well as others in his book. As you read this autobiography, you will realize how hard one can fight for what one believes.
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