Unlearning Christianity: Exposing Christian Myth and Rediscovering the Truth of Jesus Christ

Unlearning Christianity: Exposing Christian Myth and Rediscovering the Truth of Jesus Christ

Unlearning Christianity is a straight-talk guide for readers who love Jesus but struggle with doctrines that don’t sound like Him. Scott Hicko walks you through Scripture—without theological jargon—to expose how inherited traditions and mistranslations (like hell , eternal , and soul ) have distorted the gospel into fear. With clear language and dozens of plain-text Bible references, Hicko explains the difference between Sheol/Hades and Gehenna, why “eternal” often translates the word for “age-long,” and why the Bible’s consistent penalty for sin is death —not endless torment. He shows how judgment in Scripture is purposeful and corrective, how the “ages” fit into God’s timeline, and how Paul’s climactic vision— that God may be all in all —unlocks a bigger, better gospel centered on the finished work of Christ. This book isn’t about joining a camp; it’s about letting the text say what it says. If you’ve ever thought, I believe God is love…so why does our theology sound like bad news? —this is your invitation to set fear down and recover the hope Jesus actually preached. Perfect for thoughtful Christians, deconstructing believers who don’t want to de-faith, small groups, and anyone curious about what the Bible really teaches about judgment, death, and the victory of the Cross.