"The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians: who acknowledge Jesus with their lips, walk out the door, and deny Him by their lifestyle."

Brennan Manning (1934 - 2013)
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About Brennan Manning

Brennan Manning was an American author and former Catholic priest known for his writings on faith, grace, and the unconditional love of God. Born and raised in New York, Manning struggled with alcoholism and served in the U.S. Marine Corps before becoming a Franciscan priest. Later in life, he left the priesthood to marry and continued writing books that touched on themes of spirituality and forgiveness.

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