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Kanye “Ye” West won big at Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards, sweeping both the Gospel and Christian music categories.

It’s a tale as old as time: your friends on social media are ranting about how a “so-called Christian” book is pure evil. “Don’t waste your money on this heresy!” they announce. “Cover your children’s eyes! These lying pages would make good toilet paper!”

Meanwhile, you’ve got other friends talking about the exact same book and singing a very different tune: “The best thing I’ve ever read! It’s changing my life! If you love Jesus, you’ll place an order tonight!”

So who do you listen to? To read, or not to read?

There’s no single answer to this question. (Unless you plan on recommending or criticizing the book yourself, in which case you should probably read it.) Controversial books aren’t inherently worth reading. But Christians don’t need to be scared by controversy either. Often, books are controversial because they raise difficult and important questions. If we only read things we already agree with—if we avoid everything that might make us uncomfortable—we’ll never learn anything new.

Here are 10 controversial Christian books that are definitely worth the read, whether you wind up agreeing with the author or not.

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Actress Candace Cameron Bure is reminding her fans on social media of the spiritual battle that takes place each day in the world, saying she fills her home with prayer, worship music and God's Word in order to battle evil.

The Pentatonix singer known worldwide for his beatboxing skills has launched a faith-based podcast, saying he wants to help listeners become Daniel-like leaders for God in their sphere of influence.

Self-described liberal Bill Maher isn’t backing away from his pro-choice beliefs, but he said on his show last week that he’s learning facts about the abortion debate in the U.S. he previously didn’t realize.

Businessman Elon Musk said Tuesday he will lift the Twitter ban on former President Donald Trump after the deal for purchasing the company becomes final, saying a permanent ban on users is morally wrong.

Winston Marshall, the former banjo player for the Grammy-winning band Mumford & Sons, says he has no regrets about leaving the band and has found purpose in life thanks to a renewed Christian faith and an ability to stand up for what he believes.

Last Friday, U.S. Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin tied the knot with former NFL player Andre Levrone Jr. in a Christ-centered ceremony.

Actor and comedian Kel Mitchell, best known for his roles on Nickelodeon’s All That and Kenan and Kel, recently detailed how God carried him through depression and suicidal thoughts.

Newly signed Christian artist Katy Nichole recently topped multiple music charts with her debut single, which she wrote during a personal health crisis.