Infiltrating Liberty Baptist

[Daniel]

Kevin Roose Infiltrates Liberty University To Write Book

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/0..._n_190124.html

Roose said his Liberty experience transformed him in surprising ways.

When he first returned to Brown, he'd be shocked by the sight of a gay couple holding hands, then be shocked at his own reaction. He remains stridently opposed to Falwell's worldview, but he also came to understand Falwell's appeal.

Once ambivalent about faith, Roose now prays to God regularly, for his own well-being and on behalf of others. He said he owns several translations of the Bible and has recently been rereading meditations from the letters of John on using love and compassion to solve cultural conflicts.

He's even considering joining a church.

[Gennee]

I'm curious to know if and how he's been transformed.


Gennee

[tdogg]

I just read about this. Great job of investigation and reporting. Most importantly, this person got a lot out of the experience. Often we take on actions, projects, etc. for reasons of helping others, opening minds, etc., and get much more out of it than we ever thought possible.