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This remarkable book brings together more than 150 authentic Buddhist teaching tales from the Hidden Kingdom of Tibet - most never before translated into English. These captivating stories, legends and yarns - passed orally from teacher to student - capture the vibrant wisdom of an ancient and still-living oral tradition. Magical, whimsical, witty and ribald, The Snow Lion's Turquoise Mane unfolds a luminous vision of a universe where basic goodness,...
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In this thoroughly revised and updated edition, leading religion and Middle East expert Charles Kimball shows how all religious traditions are susceptible to these basic corruptions and why only authentic faith can prevent such evil.
The Five Warning Signs of Corruption in Religion
1. Absolute Truth Claims
2. Blind Obedience
3. Establishing the "Ideal" Time
4. The End Justifies Any Means
5. Declaring Holy War
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A personal and journalistic inquiry into the Bible's disappearance from American life
In The Invisible Bestseller veteran religion writer Kenneth Briggs asks how the Bible remains the best-selling book of all time, while fewer Americans than ever can correctly articulate what it says, much less how it might offer guidance for their lives.
How can a book -one that's found in courthouses, libraries, and millions of households across the land - be...
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Are you tired of the misconceptions surrounding Islam? Have you ever wondered about the truth behind the stereotypes and misunderstandings? Look no further than "Some Of the Benefits of Islam." In this eye-opening book, we move into the misconceptions that have plagued Islam, challenging beliefs such as the notion that Islam is inherently violent or that women are oppressed within the faith. Through careful examination, we separate fact from fiction,...
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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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Why do certain groups and individuals seek to do harm in the name of God? While studies often claim to hold the key to this frightening phenomenon, they seldom account for the crucial role that religious conviction plays, not just in radical Islam, but also in the fundamentalist branches of the world's two other largest religions: Christianity and Hinduism. As the first book to examine violent...
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In At the Root of This Longing, Flinders identifies the four key points at which the paths of spirituality and feminism seem to collide-vowing silence vs. finding voice, relinquishing ego vs. establishing 'self', resisting desire vs. reclaiming the body, and enclosure vs. freedom-and sets out to discover not only the sources of these conflicts, but how they can be reconciled. With a sense of urgency brought on by events in her own life, Flinders deals...
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In the constant deluge of media coverage on Islam, Muslims are often portrayed as terrorists, refugees, radicals, or victims, depictions that erode human responses of concern, connection, or even a willingness to learn about Muslims. On Islam helps break this cycle with information and strategies to understand and report the modern Muslim experience. Journalists, activists, bloggers, and scholars offer insights into how Muslims are represented in...
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This story is from a Black and Queer Female who identifies with the "Me" pronoun will cause you to brace yourself as raw and wild recollections metered with a touch of humor are delivered on every page. This memoir presents an unflinching look at the appalling behavior of the people behind pulpits, the often-hidden acts of parenting, the consequences of misbehaving adults left alone with children, and the many ways you can destroy a child's self-image,...
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In a world shattered by distrust and upheaval, "Echoes of Faith: Resonance in the Trustless Era, Rebuilding Hope and Connection" beckons readers into a mesmerizing journey of redemption and renewal. Delve into the heart of a society torn asunder by betrayal, where echoes of shattered faith reverberate through every corner. From the ashes of despair emerge tales of courage, resilience, and the unyielding power of the human spirit.Follow the intertwined...
11) Woke for Jesus
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What does it mean to be woke? This is a question which most people need to know. Woke for Jesus answers this question with a few surprises about being woke. Being woke is not what you think it is. Too many people have misinterpreted what it means to be woke. Being woke has nothing to do with being black, or L.G.B.T., or a feminist. It doesn't even involve corporations. So what does being woke truly mean? Get a copy of this book to learn more! By the...
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"Mysteries of the Qabalah" by Elias Gewurz delves deeply into the rich and intricate world of Kabbalistic wisdom. Building on his previous work, "Hidden Treasures of the Ancient Qabalah," this concise volume is written from a Theosophical perspective, offering readers a more substantial exploration of Kabbalistic concepts than its predecessor. Gewurz skillfully unravels the complex 'signatures' of each Hebrew letter and introduces readers to the mystic...
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Thirteen essays exploring the role of antisemitism in the political and intellectual life of Europe.
In recent years, the mask of tolerant, secular, multicultural Europe has been shattered by new forms of antisemitic crime. Though many of the perpetrators do not profess Christianity, antisemitism has flourished in Christian Europe. In this book, thirteen scholars of European history, Jewish studies, and Christian theology examine antisemitism's insidious...
14) The Altar Boys
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Boys with everything to live for ... A community betrayed ... The whistle-blower priest who paid the ultimate price
Glen Walsh and Steven Alward were childhood friends in their tight-knit working-class community in Newcastle, NSW. Both proud altar boys at the local Catholic church, they went on to attend the city's Catholic boys' high schools: Glen to Marist Brothers, Hamilton, and Steven to St Pius X. Both did well: Steven became a journalist;...
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