How fundamentalism nearly destroyed my relationship with God

Linda Kay Klein’s Pure talks about the lack of unconditional love touted in white evangelicalism—how that has led to a culture of shame and fear, effects that are long-lasting, sometimes lifelong

None of the adults explained death or suffering to us. Neither western Christians (specifically evangelicals) nor East Asians are well equipped to handle grief, let alone walk children through it. All I could think was, where was God to let a child my age die?

An honest reflection on walking away from God, living with uncertainty, and returning to faith 'kicking and screaming.