What special qualifications does this author have in writing this book? The answer is that there is nothing in his background that would cause anyone to sit up and take notice of what he thinks. He has never attended any seminary whatsoever. Nevertheless, he does have something very important to say to those who are willing to listen. Richard was raised as a Roman Catholic. However, in his early twenties he dared to take a fresh look at the Protestant Reformation. After several years of studying Scripture for himself, and comparing it with what he had been taught, Richard decided to make a cha...