Hi there! I’m Promise Backlund - eve_wasframed content creator, host on The Line, and author of Gospel of Lies. AMA!
Hey there r/exchristian :)
Someone over here told me I should do an AMA - so here I am!
I was a Christian for 20+ years, was homeschooled k-12, went to Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry, and my family still has a large ministry they all run together. After I stopped believing, I was happy to just move on and live my life away from religion but then January 6th happened and I realized I couldn’t be quiet. I’ve been publicly speaking about my experience with evangelical extremism ever since then in hopes to expose the harm it causes while also offering support to those looking to escape and start thinking for themselves.
I’m really excited to be putting out my first book which I’m describing as sort of a handbook that I wish I had when I first started questioning. The goal of my writing isn’t to tell others *what* to think but rather empower them to think for themselves and feel confident addressing a lot of evangelical Christian rhetoric. I also hope the book is something exchristians may feel comfortable sharing with a family member that wants to understand their position better.
Anyways! The book is out May 26 and is available for preorder now…happy to answer questions about it but also any questions in general ☺️