Description: America stands in the throes of an anxiety epidemic,
yet Americans live in one of the most religious countries in the
world? Shouldn't people with deep spiritual roots be less
vulnerable to emotional suffering? Such an enigma stands at the
center of this book, but the enigma turns out to be more apparent
than real. The overt religiosity so characteristic of modern
American society ironically serves to foster the anxiety epidemic
by locking people into a disenchanted secular mindset, leaving them
cut off from the deep spiritual resources they so desperately need
in the face of mounting anxiety. Based on the author's own journey
through the darkness of anxiety in conversation with the psychology
of Carl Jung, this book argues that transcending religious identity
and submitting to the greater wisdom of the cosmic story holds a
powerful key to resolving anxiety and creating a more just and
sustainable world. Surprisingly, the Islamic tradition may provide
one of the best models for how to accomplish this. Endorsements: ""
An] erudite, masterful, thought-provoking, penetrating, engaging,
honest, and insightful study of the modern epidemic of anxiety and
its relationship with superficial religiosity. I am in awe of
Shedinger's work. A must-read for both secular and religious folks
as well as followers of all religious traditions."" --Zulfiqar Ali
Shah, Fiqh Council of North America ""In this cogent critique of
the status quo, Shedinger identifies a surprising candidate as the
cause of many of our personal and communal woes. His challenge to
move beyond the religious identity labels--like 'Christian' and
'Jew'--that we cling to will likely shock some readers and anger
others, but it merits careful consideration. This book is a cri de
couer that is rendered all the more powerful and persuasive by the
way Shedinger links it to key moments in his own journey through
life."" --John Kaltner, Rhodes College ""Shedinger offers an
absorbing, interdisciplinary examination of one of the preeminent
problems of our time: the modern epidemic of anxiety and
depression. Drawing upon wide-ranging sources in the study of
religion, psychology, and sociology--as well as his own personal
experiences with anxiety--Shedinger offers an innovative, bold, and
ultimately inspiring analysis of our contemporary condition.""
--Jenna Reinbold, Colgate University About the Contributor(s):
Robert F. Shedinger is Associate Professor of Religion at Luther
College in Decorah, Iowa. He holds a PhD from Temple University and
is the author of Was Jesus a Muslim? (2009) and numerous academic
articles. He is a frequent speaker in Islamic Centers around the
country.
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