Why I Chose to Write This  I grew up attending a Scandinavian
Lutheran church here in the Midwest. It was there that I was
baptized and confirmed. I attended Sunday School, went on
retreats, helped with service projects, and generally had a good
time.  While I was in high school, I became close friends with
some kids from the local Evangelical church. I began to attend
events and youth group with them. That was how I ended up wading
in the American Evangelical culture. I had fun with them, but
that was when I started hearing about lukewarm Christians,
saving souls, rededicating your life to Christ, why other
denominations aren't as good, etc. It sounded good at the time.
I was on board. I was going to be a witness for Christ to
everyone and show them all the error of their ways! Right? Soon
I was listening primarily to Christian music, reading mostly
Christian books, and spending most of my time with my Christian
friends.  When it came time to choose a college, I could no
longer imagine going to a secular sch