Greg Espinosa
Greg Espinosa is a
thinking man who is living his
life guided by God's love. He is not a
Theologian or Philosopher by trade and
regular every-day people can relate to
his straightforward quest, described in
his book. Without a doubt, this IS the
book that organized religion will not
want its followers to read.
What the Church Does
Not Want You to Know warns us of the
greed of today's church and the
falsehood of 'salvation-for-pay.' This
is the book that organized religion will
NOT want its followers to read!
What the Church What Does Not Want You
to Know is fearless, as it rips the veil
and exposes the controversial, but
critically needed, truth.
This book is
dedicated to those who seek a fulfilling
spiritual life outside the bondage of
institutionalized religion. It is
my hope that the simplicity of this book
will help all to have a better
understanding of religions and what they
have created.
Most importantly, I desire that you find
the freedom to enrich your spiritual
experience.
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PageOneLit.com: Where did you grow up and was
reading and writing a part of your life? Who were your earliest
influences and why?
Greg Espinosa: I grew up in Colton California, where education was not
on the top of my list; school was mostly about survival where I
attended. I have always been more of an inventor and was always involved
with creating something unique.
I have to thank my father for that; he truly was the ultimate
inspiration in my life, due to him daily instilling in me common sense.
My father is a hard worker and is self taught, he truly is a blessing in
my life.
PageOneLit.com: Discuss writing What the Church Does Not Want You to
Know and do you feel What the Church Does Not Want You to Know will be
controversial?
Greg Espinosa: While I was working in the salon that we owned. My
customers would often see me writing while studying the Bible. They
began asking me what I was writing. When I would briefly explain about
our experiences, nearly every person explained that he or she had had
the same bad experiences in their own churches.
Initially, all my studying and writing was for my own peace of mind and
to confirm that spirituality is not about following a person who claims
to be called from God to lead others. So why was I inspired to write
this book? I heard how so many others are going through the same
hardships as my wife and I, and I heard so many people wonder whether
they could love God on their own, without going through a church, and
whether God would love them back. I had compassion for all these people
whose stories I heard, so I wrote this book for them.
Now regarding why I feel this book will be controversial. God says that
knowing Him is a free gift and that the Word of God is now sown in our
hearts. So why do all these different religions say they need your money
to share the Word of God? They say it because of their love for money.
And that I believe will be one of the largest controversial issues,
because you are interfering with their finances.
PageOneLit.com: In What the Church Does Not Want You to Know you discuss
how you found yourself hurting financially because of donations to your
church - Explain.
Greg Espinosa: My wife and I attended church after church for about 5
years. In each church, we were told so many different ways that we
should be living. By making us feel guilty, church leaders got us to
contribute to building funds and make financial gifts. Eventually, our
savings were wiped out. By the time I finally realized that It was no
longer necessary to pay for the free gift of God, we were deeply in
debt.
PageOneLit.com: What do you hope to achieve with What the Church Does
Not Want You to Know?
Greg Espinosa: It is my hope that the simplicity of this book will help
all to have a better understanding of religions and what they have
created, and you will have the strength to live a life in freedom,
outside the bondage of institutionalized religion.
PageOneLit.com: What are the six themes What the Church Does Not Want
You to Know is based?
Greg Espinosa: This book is based on 6 themes:
1. Freedom from any man's or women's rules and regulations allows you to
receive Gods blessings through faith;
2. Removing the burden of guilt and fear that churches create to
maintain their authority and which prevents you from developing a
relationship with God;
3. Christ is the only mediator between man and God;
4. A true, personal relationship with God is only possible through
belief in God;
5. The blessings of God cannot be purchased by your labor or your money;
and
6. God loves you and wants to bless you, but you must seek Him from your
heart.
PageOneLit.com: Why did you write What the Church Does Not Want You to
Know?
Greg Espinosa: By writing this book, I have learned that no matter what
level of education you are that it takes determination and perseverance
to follow through with the passion that is in your heart to help others
make a change in their life for the better.
PageOneLit.com: In What the Church Does Not Want You to Know you discuss
'churches' and the difference between a relationship with 'GOD' and a
'church/building' - Explain.
Greg Espinosa: People take pride in the physical representation of the
church buildings. People equate demonstrating their love of God by the
appearance of their churches, thinking that the quality of the church
building reflects the degree to which the members love God. They believe
a fancier church means that God is more present there. Buildings are
made by people, by human hands. To praise and equate a building to
holiness is, in the truest sense of the word, idolatry. Money spent on
buildings is not the same as worshipping God or performing godly
service.
PageOneLit.com: What makes What the Church Does Not Want You to Know
different from other books in the religious genre?
Greg Espinosa: I believe, all people know that God, or a higher power,
exists. As the Word of God says, “All of man is without excuse that
there is a God.” I think that this book will help people achieve several
benefits in their personal relationship with God:
The peace and sanity that knowing God directly can bring to ones soul;
The joy from releasing the burden of guilt so that a person can have a
personal relationship with our Heavenly Father—without belonging to a
religious organization;
An overall serenity for those who have never belonged to any organized
religious institution and have been persecuted by those who believe they
should; and
A sense of relief and freedom from knowing that the power is within us
to know and follow God.
PageOneLit.com: Do you currently attend a church?
Greg Espinosa: I do not attend church, and I believe that God does not
dwell in buildings made by human hands. We are the church, if you
believe in what Jesus did for us when he was crucified on the cross. He
says that he now dwells in us, and we can go directly to God through
him. That is how I continue my spiritual relationship; it is a personal
relationship that I walk daily, and I just love Him like a child loves
their father. It’s that simple.
PageOneLit.com: What was the last book you read?
Greg Espinosa: The last book that I read was, Rich Dad Poor Dad, by
Robert Kiyosaki.
PageOneLit.com: Do you have any hobbies?
Greg Espinosa: I enjoy always challenging my mind and being creative in
all of my business adventures.
