Valerie Tarico, Ph.D., is a former fundamentalist Christian and graduate of Wheaton College, a bastion of Evangelical education. She holds a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Iowa and completed postdoctoral studies at the University of Washington. Trusting that her own doubts were morally meaningful, Dr. Tarico committed to follow her spiritual questions wherever they might lead. Ultimately they led her away from Evangelicalism. She now speaks to churches and secular groups on topics such as moral development, the psychology of belief, and wisdom convergence. In 2008, in response to Seeds of Compassion, Dr. Tarico founded WisdomCommons.org, an interactive website that allows users to find and discuss information on universal ethics - values that are shared across secular and religious wisdom traditions. She writes regularly for The Huffington Post and ExChristian.net where she sustains a lucid critique of fundamentalist religion in light of recent scholarship in social sciences. Her articles can be found at www.ValerieTarico.com and followed at Twitter (ValerieTarico). Dale McGowan is an author, educator, and world renowned speaker. His critically acclaimed books include: Parenting Beyond Belief: On Raising Ethical, Caring Kids Without Religion, Raising Freethinkers, Atheism for Dummies, Voices of Unbelief: Documents from Atheists and Agnostics, and In Faith and In Doubt: How Religious Believers and Nonbelievers Can Create Strong Marriages and Loving Families. In 2009, he started Foundation Beyond Belief, the largest humanist charity in the world. Currently, Dr. McGowan is the Director of Engagement for Patheos, a global platform for commentary from various belief perspectives. To learn more about Dr. McGowan, visit: www.DaleMcGowan.com.
"Every human, at one time or another, must recognize and confront
doubt. Tarico offers a moving account of her gradual willingness to
trust her own doubts about religion and the ultimate questions of
life, despite a religious upbringing that taught her to fear those
same thoughts. At the same time, Tarico brings a clarifying
perspective to this process, combining a psychologist's analytical
ability with the incisive skills of a gifted and introspective
writer. Whether you are a practiced doubter or have hardly begun,
welcome to the journey."
--Dale McGowan, Ph.D., author of Parenting Beyond Belief, Raising
Freethinkers, and In Faith and In Doubt"Trusting Doubt powerfully
affirms the message of religious history: The world's religions are
moving through successive developmental stages, the ultimate fruit
of which is higher levels of inclusivity and, thus, of Love."
--Kurt Johnson, Ph.D., co-founder of the Interspiritual Network and
co-author of The Coming Interspiritual Age"Tarico's book is candid,
authentic, insightful, engaging, and beautifully written. From the
moment I began reading, I felt as if we were best friends sharing a
spiritual journey, and such a friend is indeed a gift from the
Divine!"
--Rev. Donna L. Johnson, President of Unity Church Worldwide
Ministries"Tarico is devastatingly honest in bursting cherished
illusions of literalist Christianity. In sharing the journey of her
soul, Tarico's well-reasoned comments open doors, bringing fresh
air and new light to the spiritual quest."
--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 also weaves the author's own fascinating
story of spiritual and intellectual struggle. 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, exquisite, and
deeply rooted in a heartfelt and experiential understanding of
extremism. Her insights are delightfully fragrant with wisdom,
compassion, and hope. Regardless of your belief system, her words
will splash in your chest!"
--Jamal Rahman, Sufi Muslim Minister at Interfaith Community
Church"Spiritual inquiry is the beginning of a lifelong journey
toward Truth. And when we discover Truth, we begin to trust and to
build a philosophy of deeper awareness of life's meaning and our
own purpose. No longer just following, but asking critical
questions about our Bible, we learn who we are and why we are here.
This book guides the reader to inner peace and shared harmony."
--Nina Meyerhof, Ed.D., President of Children of the Earth
Foundation, recipient of the Mother Teresa Award and International
Educators Award, and co-author of Conscious Education and
Pioneering Spiritual Activism"I've not bonded with a book like this
since I read Constantine's Sword in 2005!"
--Mikey Weinstein, author of With God on Our Side
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