We had an interesting encounter today while working on some fliers to announce our first book signing. We were referred to a graphic designer to assist us in creating the flier and some bookmarks. She seemed very interested and responded very quickly to our initial requests and subsequent questions.

We then forwarded copies of the front and back cover of The Non-Religious Christian to her for use in the design of the materials. For a couple of days we heard nothing. After two days, we followed up with another e-mail to verify that she had received the materials. A day later she informed us that after extensive prayer, she had decided that she would not be willing to work with us explaining: “Based upon the contents on your website/Facebook page, it appears our spiritual beliefs are contrary.”

We clearly were not asking this lady to endorse my book, or to agree with any part of my own personal faith, but I couldn’t help but wonder how fragile her faith must be that it would be threatened by working with someone who believed differently. My faith is strengthened by challenges and different opinions, and I can’t imagine living in a world where everyone I associated with believed exactly like me.

Love,

Vern

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