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There is only one single reason why Christianity is the most confusing & corrupted religion in the world. That only one single reason is "Christianity took the whole Christian Bible as ONE UNIFIED WORD OF GOD."Sad to say, there are THREE MAJOR SETS OF BOOKS in the bible that are highly contradictory to each other that if you combine them into one unified Word of God, it will generate a thousand and one questions, confusions, and contradictions,...
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Ecco
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2021
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New York Times bestseller
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Why is religion still around in the twenty-first century? Why do so many still believe? And how do various traditions still shape the way people experience everything from sexuality to politics, whether they are religious or not? In Why Religion?
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Hinduism Religion for Beginners is an introduction to the ancient religion of Hinduism. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Hindu world view, including topics such as cosmology, creation stories, the caste system, important Hindu gods and goddesses, and daily rituals. The book also explores key Hindu philosophical concepts and features an in-depth look at the core Hindu texts - the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and other important scriptures....
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Wouldn't you want a religion that every logician, mathematician, philosopher, and scientist on earth could embrace, a religion fully consistent with all the points made by Kurt Gödel when he listed the 14 key religious principles he accepted? That religion already exists. It's called ontological mathematics, predicated on the principle of sufficient reason and Occam's razor, and constitutes an a priori, rationalist, analytic, deductive religion,...
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If you think the only logical response to bad Christianity is to leave Christianity completely, this book is for you. In an effort to help those who've been hurt by or turned off by negative religion, Martin Thielen explains that there is an alternative to abandoning religion: good religion. Thielen uses personal stories to illustrate the dangers of religion that is judgmental, anti-intellectual, and legalistic. While addressing the growth of the...
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Umbanda, a syncretic religion originating in Brazil, combines indigenous Brazilian religions, African religions, Catholicism, and spiritism. Most Umbanda followers live in southern Brazil, and a small number of followers live in the neighboring countries of Uruguay and Argentina.Umbanda: The Religion of Brazil explores this remarkable Brazilian tradition founded in the early 1900s by psychic medium Zelio Fernandino de Moraes. It introduces the fundamental...
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In an effort to help those who've been hurt by or turned off by negative religion, Martin Thielen explains that there is an alternative to abandoning religion: good religion. Perfect for group study, the leader's guide provides everything needed to facilitate sessions and provide options based on the time and style of each group.
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Ideas Roadshow
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2022
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This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Miri Rubin, Professor of Medieval and Early Modern History at Queen Mary University of London. After behind-the-scenes insights into Miri Rubin’s career path which led her from chemistry to working in an orthopaedic hospital to studying medieval history with a ‘cultural anthropologist” persuasion to the subject of medieval Christianity, this wide-ranging conversation covers...
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Each field of study comes with its own set of questions; each period of time refines and redirects those questions. The Christian religion as we find it in the twenty-first century presents a unique set of problems to be solved and questions to be answered. In this introduction to the philosophy of the Christian religion, eminent philosopher and theologian Nancey Murphy applies the tools...
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The story of Princeton Theological Seminary, the Presbyterian Church's first seminary in America, begins in 1812, shortly after the United States had entered into its second war against Great Britain. Princeton went on to become a model of American theological education, setting the standard for subsequent seminaries and other religious higher education institutions.
Princeton's story is uniquely intertwined with American religious and cultural history,...
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Have you ever wondered why people have faith? Why don't they choose not to have faith? How does it help you to believe things for which no reasons or evidence can be provided? Is faith pure wish fulfillment? Is it social conditioning, brainwashing, mind control? Imagine a world where no one had ever heard of Moses, the Buddha, Jesus, and Mohammed, but everyone had heard of Pythagoras, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Would our world be better or worse?...
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Religions in the Light of the BibleDiscover a compelling journey into the world of religions through the lens of the Bible with this insightful and thought-provoking book. Delve into the heart of major world religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jehovah's Witnesses, and Latter-Day Saints, as their core beliefs are compared to the teachings of the Bible.Uncover the significance of understanding religious diversity in...
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Examining other religions provides Christians the opportunity to more deeply understand their own beliefs. Learning about other religions is not the same as learning from other religions, which can have great value to Christians who wish to strengthen their faith. In this book's ten easy-to-read chapters, Wogaman shows readers what Christians can learn from different religions, such as Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and even from atheism. From...
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Sacred Pathways: Navigating the Depths of Religion and Spirituality is a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted dimensions of human belief, faith, and spiritual practices. The book invites readers to embark on a transformative journey, delving into the rich tapestry of religious traditions, spiritual paths, and their profound impact on individuals and societies. The book begins by setting the stage for this immersive journey, highlighting the...
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We live in a world driven by fear. But should we allow fear to play such a large role in our lives? According to the religions of the world, the answer is no.
In this helpful and illuminating book, Michael Kinnamon challenges readers to consider why we find ourselves in this age of fear and what we can do about it. Drawing on support from a diversity of religious traditions...
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This groundbreaking study of race, religion, and popular culture in the twenty-first century United States focuses on a new concept, "Muslim Cool." Muslim Cool is a way of being an American Muslim-displayed in ideas, dress, social activism in the 'hood, and in complex relationships to state power. Constructed through hip hop and the performance of Blackness, Muslim Cool is a way of engaging with the Black American experience by both Black and non-Black...
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The untold story of how Lecrae's past nearly ruined his life--until he learned that the wounds we carry point to the healing and freedom we all desperately need.
When all you've suffered threatens to destroy your life, how do you get back to the truth you thought you believed?
I Am Restored is the shattering yet hope-filled story of how Lecrae faced the buried wounds of his past--sexual abuse, physical trauma, addiction, and depression--and emerged...
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2023
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William Desmond sees religion, art, philosophy, and politics as essential and distinctive modes of human practice, manifestations of an intimate universality that illuminates individual and social being. They are also surprisingly permeable phenomena, and by observing their relations, Desmond captures notes of a clandestine conversation that transforms ontology.
19) Psychic Empath Moral and Biological Basis of Emotional Empathy and Its Relationships With Religion
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Empathy is the ability to emotionally understand what other people are going through, see things through their eyes, and put yourself in their shoes. Essentially, it is placing yourself in the shoes of another person and experiencing what they are experiencing. When you witness someone suffering, you may be able to imagine yourself in their shoes and empathize with their situation. While most people are quite aware of their own sentiments and emotions,...
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