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Books > Religion & Spirituality > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious experience > General
What is God? What does it mean to believe in God? What happens to
God after the death of God? This book examines "the death of God"
from a philosophical standpoint. It focuses on monotheism,
polytheism, and nature, and it discusses the renewed importance of
spirituality-and the "spiritual but not religious"-in response to
the death of God. In recent years, religious belief has been in
decline, but secularism cannot satisfy our spiritual needs. We are
now living in a "post-secular" age in which the relationship
between philosophy, spirituality, and religion must be re-examined.
As an exploratory essay, this book engages the reader at a profound
level, and considers a variety of modern thinkers, including
Nietzsche, Hegel, Freud, Levinas, Assmann, and Buber. It offers a
sustained meditation on the origin of God, the death of God, and
the future of "God" as a guiding ideal.
This book examines Leo Tolstoy's struggle to understand the
relationship of God and man, in connection with his attempt to
answer questions regarding the meaning of life. Tolstoy addressed
such issues in a systematic way and with great concerns for the
future of humanity. Predrag Cicovacki approaches Tolstoy both as a
thinker and as an artist, and examines various sides of his
intellectual and artistic engagement: his social criticism, his
ambiguous relationship to nature, his understanding of art, and his
attempted reconstruction of the true religion. By combining
philosophical, religious, and literary analysis, Cicovacki
undertakes an interdisciplinary study, showing much can be learned
from Tolstoy's insights, as well as from his mistakes.
The Inner Life brings to Light what is evil, because man is more
conscious of his vices rather than his virtues. Be aware of your
own "drawbacks" and don't suppress them. If you can meet them, beat
them and assimilate them no evil can touch you. Remember the Son of
Man, can become the Son of God, so discriminate between the lower
and higher parts of your conscious life.
This book presents cutting-edge research and theory in the emerging
field of the indigenous psychology of religion. Its authors examine
the influence of colonization and illustrate the use of novel
research methodologies utilised in studies with communities in
India, Korea, China, Indonesia, America, and Poland. Whereas
Western psychology has traditionally viewed religion through an
institutional lens and from a Euro-American perspective, this book
aims to facilitate an understanding of indigenous spiritualities on
their own terms and from the indigenous people's lived experience.
In doing so, the contributors seek to support indigenous
communities in the recovery of their voice, original vision, and
ancient practices, and to follow their yearning as echoed in T. S.
Eliot's words: "In my beginning is my end." The book is replete
with examples of this recovery of indigeneity in, for example,
Chinese notions of harmony and resilience; cultural differences in
hearing the voice of the divine; the influence of animism on
Christians in Korea; and in savoring the bereavement of loved ones.
This novel collection presents fresh insights for students and
scholars of the psychology of religion, indigenous studies,
cultural psychology, and anthropology.
In an extraordinary study that takes us from the mythical times of
Atlantis to a past life in the Chinese court of the Emperor Yu the
Great, through to the failing medical systems of the present day,
Are Thoresen comes to some striking conclusions with relevance to
us all. Having previously brought to light the reality of spiritual
translocation - the movement of pathological entities that cause
disease - Thoresen now reveals the roots of this phenomenon in
pre-history. The corruption of healing methods, in both
conventional and alternative medical fields, harks back to the
introduction of the five-element system in traditional medicine.
This philosophy was founded by the legendary figure of the Yellow
Emperor - a god in folk religion and the author of an influential
book on which Chinese medicine is based. The Yellow Emperor, says
Thoresen, was an incarnation of a mighty spiritual being whose
influence has shone through the centuries. But this being seeks to
deceive humanity. Its malign teaching is the reason that most
diseases - and the demonic entities that cause them - are
translocated, causing further suffering. Are Thoresen describes his
past life as the foremost healer in the court of Yu the Great, two
thousand years before the birth of Christ. The emperor,
overshadowed by a powerful entity, ultimately becomes dissatisfied
with his chief medical adviser and plots his demise. The Lucifer
Deception presents this gripping narrative as well as offering
profound spiritual insights into illness and healing in the present
day.
Normalmente no nos identificamos con el autor de una gran historia.
En lugar de eso, nos aferramos al heroe y heroina de quienes se
trata la historia. Compartimos sus sufrimientos y sus triunfos.
Celebramos sus logros y sufrimos sus perdidas.Cuando pensamos en
nuestra propia historia, vemos a Dios como el autor intelectual,
omnisciente y omnipotente pero fallamos en reconocerlo como el
personaje principal. Este libro relata una vez mas la historia del
evangelio en cuatro actos, John Eldredge nos invita a revisitar el
drama de la vida, considerando a Dios no solo como el autor sino
como el actor principal, explorando su corazon y sus motivos.
Eldredge examina el poder de la historia, el anhelo de un "plan"
que tenga sentido profundo dentro de nosotros, nuestro deseo de
tener un papel significativo que desempenar, nuestro amor por los
libros y las peliculas, y como todo esto nos dirige anbl evangelio
mismo.!Es una historia mejor que cualquier cuento de hadas!
Nuestros corazones humanos estan hechos para grandes sucesos, y el
Evangelio, con su tragedia y grandeza, es verdaderamente
majestuoso.
The Gospel According to Sam is a collection of thirty "animal
stories for the soul," written by William Miller, a priest who's
considered to be one of the best preachers in the Episcopal Church.
The "Sam" in the title is Miller's Airedale, a lovable, "wounded
healer" of a dog who survived a house fire that burned off his ears
but couldn't extinguish his spirit. Sam becomes a vehicle for
healing, humor, adventure, spiritual growth, and prayer for Miller
and his parishioners. Sam isn't a typical warm-fuzzy, feel-good
animal stories book, however. Miller writes with an earthy sense of
humor and a Southern voice that has the reader laughing out
loud--think of Molly Ivins, but with the voice of faith and prayer
added in for good measure, and a low tolerance for sickly sweet
theology. But then he slips in the zinger that cuts through the
laughter and goes for the soul. His meditations aren't limited to
Sam or even just dogs; birds, pigs, squirrels, rabbits, fish, bugs,
and even yaks feature in his stories. An honest awareness and
appreciation of the depth and breath of life are hallmarks of these
real life adventures and thought provoking reflections.
Our inherent value and worth comes from God's love for us, but our
modern world is filled with sexual expression that too often leads
us away from the life of Christ. As Christians seeking to live a
life worthy of our calling and desiring to pass along these values
to our children and youth, this book explores how we (as parents
and adults) can explore issues of sexuality in the context of our
faith. A sexuality education resource from a mainline/progressive
denominational prospective aids the adult reader/teacher/parent in
learning and using skills that enable them to embrace and affirm
the wholeness of sexuality and to talk openly and honestly about
the connection of sexuality and faith. This book, grounded from a
theological perspective, focuses on foundational issues for
addressing how we (and why we) are called to have these
conversations in a faithful community to support families. The
importance of looking at one's sexuality throughout the lifespan
through the lenses of decision making, faith and daily life,
respect, growth and change, behavior, responsibility, values,
prayer, and intentionality is be explored, offering a grounding as
well as stand-alone resource for individuals and churches to build
upon.
As Jesus went to the highways and byways, he sends us beyond our
circles and comfort, to witness to the love, justice, and truth of
God with our lips and with our lives. We go to listen with humility
and to join God in healing a hurting world. We go to become Beloved
Community, a people reconciled in love with God and one another. We
seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbors as
ourselves. We strive for justice and peace among all people and
respect the dignity of every human being. With God's help we cross
boundaries, listen deeply, and live like Jesus. This series of
seven Little Books of Guidance are designed for you to discover how
following certain practices can help you follow Jesus more fully in
your daily life.
It's the sort of experience familiar to many: Somewhere between
illness and divorce, abusive relationships and brushes with death,
faith failed to provide answers . . . or we failed to live as
though we believed faith held answers. But surely, it's different
for clergy, the ones who preach and practice faith? But faith
requires more, and authors Martha Spong and Rachel G. Hackenberg,
who grew up in the church and became ordained ministers, know
first-hand about coming to terms with God and life, the need to
search for answers . . . or at least assurance we are not alone in
struggling for renewed hope. Denial is My Spiritual Practice is a
companion for the wondering and struggling. The authors offer their
own stories as evidence that God remains, both when faith fails and
when faith finds new understanding. They combine stark life
experiences, offbeat spiritual perspectives, and Scripture to offer
comfort, grace, laughter, and a few tears along the way.
We are born with our hearts and arms open wide-trusting, confident,
and brimming with vibrant life energy. Over time, though, the
challenges of life constrain that flow, leaving us unbalanced. We
often find ourselves stuck in inertia, exhausted by overdoing, or
strained and preoccupied with trying to control everything. Roaming
Free Inside the Cage will help you identify your unique pattern of
imbalance and reclaim your inborn freedom so that you can move
forward with clarity of vision, confidence in your own power, and
composure in the face of life's adversities.
"There is much to digest and absorb here, principles and
practices, history, symbolism, and poetic expression. This work
requires only the caution that, as in much that is written about
the Enneagram, we are dealing with subjective internal experience
rather than objective external measurement. This is a book on
experience of, rather than knowledge about. Come to it with a
willingness to use the principles of optimal learning, be receptive
and grounded in order to open your heart and mind with curiosity,
and have the expectation of benefit. Then you will indeed benefit
greatly from this fundamental, deep and penetrating work on the
Enneagram and the Dao."
-David Daniels, M.D., September 2009, Clinical Professor, Dept.
of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Stanford Medical School
No Student of Success Should Be Without This Book. If you are
seriously interested in succeeding, you need this book! The Holy
Spirit / The Assignment / The Seed / 17 Facts About The Holy Spirit
/ 7 Secrets of Survivors / The Power of Expectation / Singing To
The Holy Spirit. Proven Results That Will Last You A Lifetime. 31
Chapters! Also Available in Spanish and Portuguese
In 1924 - in response to questions about the depletion of soils and
a general deterioration of crops and livestock - Rudolf Steiner
gave eight lectures on the spiritual foundations for a renewal of
agriculture. Based on his suggestions and spiritual science,
generations of farmers, gardeners, viticulturist, and researchers
developed biodynamics as a healing, nurturing, holistic,
ecological, organic, and spiritual approach to a sustainable care
of the Earth. Biodynamic methods consider the farm or garden to be
a self-contained organism, embedded in the living landscape of the
Earth, which is in turn part of a living, dynamic cosmos of vital,
spiritual energies.
The O Manuscript is a compelling account of one man's spiritual
awakening, written with extraordinary energy, candour and humility.
It is a personal and philosophical quest that challenges
conventional wisdom and takes the reader on a mystical journey
through ancient history and modern times. A work in three volumes,
the book begins with the author at a crossroads, suffering from
debilitating health, his personal and professional lives
disintegrating around him. Bedridden for three years, Lars Muhl was
put in touch with a seer who helped him, over the telephone
initially, to recover his energy and brought him back to life. The
Seer became his spiritual leader, teaching him the inner truths of
existence. The second and third parts of the trilogy cover the
Female principle, followed by that of the Bridal Chamber, a Sufi
concept, in which both the Male and the Female meet to form One
Unity. This trilogy is not only a spellbinding introduction to the
ancient vision of cosmic interconnectedness, but also a critical
evaluation of a long list of limiting New Age dogmas.
Just as we speak of "dead" languages, we say that religions "die
out." Yet sometimes, people try to revive them, today more than
ever. New Antiquities addresses this phenomenon through critical
examination of how individuals and groups appeal to,
reconceptualize, and reinvent the religious world of the ancient
Mediterranean as they attempt to legitimize developments in
contemporary religious culture and associated activity. Drawing
from the disciplines of religious studies, archaeology, history,
philology, and anthropology, New Antiquities explores a diversity
of cultic and geographic milieus, ranging from Goddess Spirituality
to Neo-Gnosticism, from rural Oregon to the former Yugoslavia. As a
survey of the reception of ancient religious works, figures, and
ideas in later twentieth-century and contemporary alternative
religious practice, New Antiquities will interest classicists,
Egyptologists, and historians of religion of many stripes,
particularly those focused on modern Theosophy, Gnosticism,
Neopaganism, New Religious Movements, Magick, and Occulture. The
book is written in a lively and engaging style that will appeal to
professional scholars and advanced undergraduates as well as lay
scholars.
At the crossroads of life do not fluctuate but be grounded in what
is morally right. We are slaves to the past and past actions are
what we believe to be right. This is incorrect and one needs to be
reborn and put all one's faith in God. This title helps you learn
to deal with occasions and transform yourself into God
consciousness.
In Queering Black Atlantic Religions Roberto Strongman examines
Haitian Vodou, Cuban Lucumi/Santeria, and Brazilian Candomble to
demonstrate how religious rituals of trance possession allow humans
to understand themselves as embodiments of the divine. In these
rituals, the commingling of humans and the divine produces gender
identities that are independent of biological sex. As opposed to
the Cartesian view of the spirit as locked within the body, the
body in Afro-diasporic religions is an open receptacle. Showing how
trance possession is a primary aspect of almost all Afro-diasporic
cultural production, Strongman articulates transcorporeality as a
black, trans-Atlantic understanding of the human psyche, soul, and
gender as multiple, removable, and external to the body.
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