Annette Hyslop

Rebel Annette Hyslop

If you go to church just to be seen there, you're going for the wrong reason. God cares little for appearances; if you don't feel moved by sermons, hymns, and stained glass, then maybe you shouldn't be at church.



In Rebel: Christianity for the Rest of Us, Annette Hyslop focuses on what truly makes a Christian. Funnily enough, it has little to do with church attendance. Rather, it's about a personal connection with the faith and with God. You may not develop this connection in a man-made church; instead, you might feel God in nature or within the warmth of your family home.



Instead of feeling guilty about skipping church, Annette Hyslop suggests that you find your own creative ways to worship. She supports her view with lines from scripture and draws lessons from the nature-loving Celtic Christians.



There is no hierarchy among believers: either you're a Christian or you aren't. Though attending church is helpful and important for many Christians, others find spiritual fulfillment elsewhere. This book encourages you to worship God however you want. In short, be a rebel.