From Strict Doctrine to Embracing Grace

This chapter recounts the speaker's upbringing in a rigid fundamentalist church amid the civil rights movement, revealing the deep-seated fears and expectations shaped by their strict religious environment. The narrative explores the profound impact of personal loss and poverty, particularly following the death of the speaker's father, and how these experiences influenced their mother's dedication to their spiritual lives. Through candid reflections on their journey toward understanding grace, the chapter highlights transformative moments that shifted the speaker's perspective on faith, love, and reconciliation.

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