In Dolly Parton's Theology, God and Acceptance Shared the Same St

In Dolly Parton's theology, God and acceptance shared the same st

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In her 1994 memoir, Dolly Parton recounts in vivid detail the place where she found God. It was an abandoned church, in rural Tennessee where she grew up , that had become known as a haven for sex, drugs and violence. Rather than see the used condoms on the floor, the out-of-tune piano left behind or the explicit drawings on the walls as a hindrance to her religious encounter, Parton spoke fondly of the setting where she went …

In Dolly Parton’s theology, God and acceptance shared the same stage

Dolly Parton was known for both her faith and acceptance.