There is so much goodness in all religions. Organized religion has gotten a bad rap over the years. Religion is not about having approval from others. Religion openly shares God-given wisdom for everything that is good. It does not mean that everything or everyone associated with religion is the epitome of good. Religion has been shunned. Worse, it has been rejected. Over time, we have allowed ourselves to be part and parcel of the good of religion being canceled. Now, our children and grandchildren are being excluded from solid religious influences.

This groundbreaking international bestseller lays to rest many myths about the Holocaust: that Germans were ignorant of the mass destruction of Jews, that the killers were all SS men, and that those who slaughtered Jews did so reluctantly. Hitler's Willing Executioners provides conclusive evidence that the extermination of European Jewry engaged the energies and enthusiasm of tens of thousands of ordinary Germans.

What if Christianity was far more liberating than the culture wars suggest? Can the conflict concerning Christianity and homosexuality be viewed from a more interpretative lens? James Alison, a Catholic priest who is also a gay man, has been wrestling with the matter for over forty years. This luminous and rigorous book dismantles the fear-based binaries which have dominated conversations in the Church.

Why do Hindus feed their dead ancestors? And why do they prefer burning the dead to building tombs? Does Hinduism have no concept of Judgement Day? What is the impact of death on its notions of womanhood and caste? Is the Vedic approach to death different from the Tantric one? The idea of death and rebirth is embedded in the Hindu mind through ritual and story. Death is not just tragic, but ambiguous too. For instance, it is the end of one journey, but it is also the beginning of another.

My name is Thomas, and like the apostle I was named after, I have had my share of doubts. But I have also had a deep longing—a longing for unity among believers in Christ. I grew up Roman Catholic, went to Mass weekly, memorized catechism answers, and felt a deep respect for tradition. But when I married a Protestant woman and began attending her church too, a flood of questions washed over me. Why were we so divided when we professed the same creeds? Why did we debate communion, baptism, saints, and Scripture as if they were walls between us rather than shared treasures?

King David, the second king of Israel, is a pivotal figure in biblical history. David is legendarily known for defeat of the giant Goliath. His life, spanning approximately 1040-970 BCE, was marked by significant events that shaped the Israelite kingdom. David's rise to power was unprecedented, as he transitioned from a humble shepherd to a mighty king. This transformation was facilitated by his exceptional leadership skills, military prowess, and divine favor.

Time is one of the greatest mysteries of existence—measurable yet fleeting, tangible yet elusive. From the moment we are born, we are placed on a timeline that moves relentlessly forward, yet few stop to ask: What is time in the eyes of God? Does time truly rule over us, or has it been created for a greater purpose? And how does eternity intersect with our temporary existence? In Chronos and Kairos, Amaris Grace takes listeners on a profound journey into the nature of time as designed by God, revealing how it operates in the physical, spiritual, and eternal realms.

Embark on an enlightening journey through the rich tapestry of Hindu mythology with Hindu Mythology Simplified: Vishnu, Shiva, and the Great Epics of India. This comprehensive guide demystifies the complex narratives and profound philosophies that have shaped Indian culture for millennia, making them accessible to modern listeners seeking spiritual insight and cultural understanding.

Cartea debutează cu savuroasa conversație dintre Dawkins și astrofizicianul Neil deGrasse Tyson despre cum le putem schimba oamenilor modul de gândire, o binevenită introducere la temele majore abordate în continuare: evoluția omului, religia, ateismul, expansiunea universului, importanța studierii biologiei, intoleranța intelectuală și altele. Implicit, autorul ne îndeamnă să punem la îndoială totul, să ne eliberăm de prejudecăți, să ne formăm o gândire critică și creativă.

Until now, the standard narrative of American religious history has begun with English settlers in Jamestown or Plymouth and remained predominantly Protestant and Atlantic. Driven by his strong sense of the historical and moral shortcomings of the usual story, Thomas A. Tweed offers a very different narrative in this ambitious new history.

En este audiolibro se revelan, tras tres años de trabajo en colaboración con una veintena de científicos y especialistas de alto nivel, las pruebas modernas de la existencia de Dios. Con un lenguaje accesible a todos, los autores de este audiolibro relatan, de manera apasionante, la historia de los avances científicos y ofrecen un panorama riguroso de las nuevas pruebas de la existencia de Dios. A principios del siglo XX, creer en un Dios creador parecía oponerse a la ciencia. ¿No será hoy todo lo contrario? Una invitación a la reflexión y al debate.

According to the legend, Sage Vasugupta received a divine revelation in a dream where Lord Shiva instructed him to seek out a specific stone near a serene stream. To his amazement, the stone turned over at his touch, revealing the sacred Shiva Sutras etched upon its surface. These profound sutras, reserved for those deemed worthy of divine grace, unravel the mysteries of our true nature and the illusory existence we inhabit. Ranjit Chaudhri has translated some important texts of Kashmir Shaivism from Sanskrit into English.

Questions surrounding the origins of the universe and the accuracy of biblical accounts place science at the forefront of discussions between atheists and Christians alike. Believers criticize the natural sciences as untrustworthy or even as an enemy of faith, while atheists reprimand Christians for denying empirical facts of nature. Is it possible to rightly love both God and science? In this concise audiobook, author Hans Madueme offers a biblically informed perspective on science, helping listeners embrace both faith and science in a responsible and God-glorifying way.

Written in a style accessible to non-specialists, this book provides teachers, pastors, counselors, and general listeners with an ideal introduction to Christian ethics. It renews the topic of Christian ethics by showing listeners that faithful moral living is achieved through the daily practices of grace and godliness.