One of the Seminary’s alum, Jim Beerley, is serving in the wealthy nation of Monaco. He grew up in Haiti, so the article focused on that contrast in his life. I saw and was struck by his quote in the Spring 2007 issue of the Kindred Spirit, Dallas Seminary’s seasonal publication.

“People fear going deep. When it comes to spiritual issues, people are reticent to discuss their faith. ‘Perhaps that’s because if they admit there is a God, it means they aren’t Him. And the consequences of the existence of a Higher Being–especially if He’s a moral being and has been paying attention–is almost too much for them to deal with.’”