Religion and beliefs

Islam on the Street deals with the popular side of Islam, as described not only in tracts and manuals written by Sufi shaykhs and Islamist thinkers from among the more militant groups in Islam, but also in writings by other, more secular thinkers who have also influenced public opinion.

Theodore Parker was one of the most controversial theologians and social activists in pre-Civil War America.

Many in continental philosophy of religion aver that we are in a new moment, one where the intellectually marginalized and religiously bastardized traditions of mystical, intuitive, and esoteric apprehensions must be re-articulated and appreciated anew.

Applying recent psychological and neuropsychological studies of emotions, Erika Wilson explores the role of emotions in major Eastern, Western, and primal religions, as well as in some contemporary spiritual movements.

A Generous Presence is a collection of story-driven essays about the philosophy, tools, and work of coaching that is designed to support all spiritual leaders in deepening and enriching their personal and professional relationships.

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For those who believe America is worth defending, The Control Factor explores the psychological maneuvers, fantasies, and entanglements we engage in to avoid clearly seeing the Islamic threat that confronts us.

From the trues of nature, man reasons his truths, the sum of which is TRUITY.

In Spiritual Integrity, Martin S.

Common sense tells us that technology can either be a blessing or curse in our lives.

The cross of Christ represents the spiritual, physical, and metaphoric reasons for our existence.

Fethullah Gulen is a moderate Turkish Muslim scholar who is known mostly for his education and dialogue activities.

What is said can be understood only when seen in the context of what is not said.

Contemporary environmental Philosophy has overwhelmingly continued certain materialist assumptions toward nature.

Embrace the Present, Create Your Future: Ancient Teachings for Health, Success, and Lasting Happiness CHANGE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH TIME AND BECOME IMMORTALDiscover the secrets of timeless living from a Himalayan monk's journey to enlightenment.

Master Cherng's translation of Discourse on Sitting and Forgetting, an 8th century classic text on meditation by Si Ma Cheng Zhen, is accompanied by his extensive explanatory commentary, unique in its ability to make this complex text accessible to the Western reader.

This exceptional translation of the Tao Te Ching by Chinese scholar Chung-yuan Chang reveals the true wisdom and beauty of this ancient Chinese text.

This is an introductory guide to the ways Jesus is depicted in the New Testament.

Why do we watch movies?

Since World War II, there have been many changes in our nation due to shifts in our philosophy of man and moral law.

"e;Abrahamic religion"e; has long been a buzzword in ecumenical discourse.

Comprised of rabbinic debates in the aftermath of the destruction of the Second Temple (70 C.

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First published in 2009, this ground-breaking work introduced a new field in Africana studies and laid the groundwork for positioning the teachings of Elijah Muhammad in academia.

Realizing emptiness or grasping the true nature of reality lies at the heart of the Buddhist path.

This books seeks to uncover the underlying message of the Gospel of John through its four major themes and several sub-themes.

Reverence is defined as a sense of awe or profound respect for the person.

Sources for 17th, 18th, and early 19th-century Eucharistic practices in the Church of Scotland are scarce, in part because each minister was free to draw up the form and content of the services he conducted.

As its name implies, the Reformed tradition grew out of the 16th century Protestant Reformation.

Members of the Church of England until the mid-16th century, the Puritans thought the Church had become too political and needed to be "e;purified.

The Ismaili Muslims, who belong to the Shia branch of Islam, live in over 25 different countries around the world, mainly in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Shpil: The Art of Playing Klezmer is both a history of this popular form of traditional Jewish music and an instructional book for professional and amateur musicians.

There are no pre-packaged "e;magic bullet"e; solutions to life's anticipated and unforeseen hurdles.

A prominent scientist and scholar documents and explains the thoughts, actions, and legacies of spiritual ecology's pioneers from ancient times to the present, demonstrating how the movement may offer the last chance to restore a healthy relationship between humankind and nature.

Drawing on the author's unusual background as a seminarian turned scientist and business executive, Boys of the Cloth presents a unique analysis of the sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church.

In the early 21st century, Buddhism has become ubiquitous in America and other western nations, moving beyond the original bodhi tree in India to become a major global religion.

The Druzes are one of the smallest, least studied, and most esoteric religious communities in the Middle East.

Judaism, the religion of the Jewish people, is one of the first recorded monotheistic religions, and as such is one of the oldest religious traditions still practiced today.

Have you ever let a magazine define your body image or tell you how you should look?

'What does it mean to be a human being?

The book that started it allMichelle McKinney Hammond's popular first book re-releases with a dynamic new cover and all the attitude and wisdom that made it a fabulous start to Michelle's growing list of inspiring books.

Vital Breath of the Dao is a fully illustrated guide to the historical background, practical application, underlying principles and techniques of Qigong, a way of physical and spiritual cultivation, and a way of life.

Olga Bogdashina argues persuasively that, contrary to popular belief, spirituality plays a vital role in the lives of many people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

The Wilderness, the Nation, and the Electronic Era: American Christianity and Religious Communication 1620-2000: An Annotated Bibliography contains over 2,400 annotations of books, book chapters, essays, periodical articles, and selected dissertations dealing with the various means and technologies of Christian communication used by clergy, churches, denominations, benevolent associations, printers, booksellers, publishing houses, and individuals and movements in their efforts to disseminate news, knowledge, and information about religious beliefs and life in the United States from colonial times to the present.

New religious movements-commonly known as cults-are defined as organizations that have arisen within the last 200 years.

It is much harder to define a religious movement than it is to define a religion or denomination.

Anglicanism arguably originated in 1534 when Parliament passed the Act of Supremacy, which transferred papal power over the Church of England to the king.

Marriage as an institution faces many challenges today.

Can there be a Buddhism without karma, nirvana, and reincarnation that is compatible with the rest of knowledge?

Britain's pagan past, with its mysterious monuments, atmospheric sites, enigmatic artifacts, bloodthirsty legends, and cryptic inscriptions, is both enthralling and perplexing to a resident of the twenty-first century.