you, because he is American and his cultural style may resonate more with you than a British writer would. But if you are open-minded enough to read non-Protestant literature, there are also many Catholic writers who would serve. You could read Chesterton, for example. I'm shooting in the dark here. I'm crippled because I don't know your age and educational level, and I don't know whether you work as a plumber in a small town with no library, or are a business student at a major university with a huge library. It's hard for me to tell you what to read when I don't know your educational background or what you have access to. What you should stop reading -- at least for the moment -- is fundamentalist versus atheist arguments over the Bible. These are exactly what are causing your problem. You need to look at Christian faith with new eyes. You need to read different things, and you need a new environment. Do you have any friends who are Episcopalians, Catholics, or Greek Orthodox? Or for that matter even Lutheran or Christian Reformed? Have such people take you to their church services; go to hear religious speakers that they admire, or join them in a Bible study. And listen to some of the sacred music of Bach, and some medieval plainsong. Have you ever been to Europe? If you have the money, go! Look through the art galleries at the Christian art. Walk through the cathedrals. Basically, you've