According to author Jason T. Berggren, the Bible is boring, praying doesn’t work, and Christians are self-righteous. Those are a few of the emotionally charged subjects Berggren answers for in the first of two interviews which debuted online this week on ABC’s video news blog The Quick Fix. Berggren discusses openly the challenges he has faced over the 20 years of his faith journey as chronicled in his bold new book ”10 Things I Hate About Christianity: Working Through the Frustrations of Faith.”

News correspondent Harris describes the book as “a fascinating and rather risky critique of Christianity.” The assessment seems accurate based on recent comments gathering on ABC’s site and around the web. Berggren openly admits hate is a very strong word and reveals that he wrestled deeply with using the term. In the end, he decided it was the best way to describe his angst-ridden frustration, which is how he justifies the use of the term. Berggren emphasizes that this is not a closed and bitter anger. It’s the type of deep dissatisfaction that can be a motivator towards personal growth and forward momentum.

Berggren highlights the sub-title when clarifying this, “It’s working through the frustrations of faith.” Berggren explains that he doesn’t just point out problems in the 10 foundational areas of his faith that he has constantly had to work through over the last 20 years, but backs them with his own personal resolutions. He acknowledges that many may not come to the same conclusions, but the author feels that others will be helped in their own spiritual experience as they read about his.

To learn more about Jason T. Berggren, his blog, and his controversial new book visit www.10thingsihate.com. ABC will be featuring Berggren in a primetime interview for the debut of a new show called “Beliefs” airing in a few weeks. Specific showtime to be announced on www.abcnews.com.

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