Kurt Murray asked this question about Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality:
I picked this book up at a Little Free Library in the Midwest. I read a bit of it, but . . . Who is the author to think he speaks for Christians, or that he even knows what being a Christian is? I tried to give the book a chance but I was put off by all the glib catch-phrases. The main character, which is obviously the author, talks like he speaks for God. "God has brought you this far Laura; He will bring you . . "
Michael Chapman I would guess he definitely is not trying to speak for Christians, only for himself.

Also, who is any Christian to claim they speak for Christians - y…more
I would guess he definitely is not trying to speak for Christians, only for himself.

Also, who is any Christian to claim they speak for Christians - you, me, or the author?(less)
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