If God be God: Notes from “The Fire Next Time”

by | May 17, 2024 | Feature, Opinion | 0 Comments

A compelling assertion from Baldwin’s writing resonated deeply with me: “If the concept of God has any validity or any use, it can only be to make us larger, freer, and more loving. If God cannot do this, then it is time we got rid of Him.”

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