Modern Religion

Five hundred years after Martin Luther and his Ninety-Five Theses ushered in the Reformation, best-selling author and controversial bishop and teacher John Shelby Spong delivers 12 forward-thinking theses to spark a new reformation to reinvigorate Christianity and ensure its future. Spong contends that there is mounting pressure among Christians for a radically new kind of Christianity - a faith deeply connected to the human experience instead of outdated dogma.

In a clear and engaging way, this book shows how the principle of emptiness, the philosophic heart of Tibetan Buddhism, connects intimately to quantum nonlocality and other foundational features of quantum mechanics. Detailed connections between emptiness, modern relativity, and the nature of time are also explored. For Tibetan Buddhists, the profound interconnectedness implied by emptiness demands the practice of universal compassion.

This absorbing account of the political and social reformations that transformed the lands of Islam during the 19th and early 20th centuries offers a game-changing assessment of the Middle East. Beginning his account in 1798, de Bellaigue demonstrates how the Middle East has long welcomed modern ideals and practices, including the adoption of modern medicine, the emergence of women from seclusion, and the development of democracy.

Fear, anxiety, and stress motivate us more than we realize. Our need to control situations can leave us feeling overwhelmed. But God has given us a biblical strategy to battle anxiety, stress, and panic. With practical and activating steps, Dawna De Silva, founder and coleader of the International Bethel Sozo Ministry, shows you how to: identify the fears, patterns, and lies that harm your connection with God; resist fear by taking ownership over its influence; and more.

Given the ongoing changes in our economic, social, political, and physical environment, we are often left gulping for air as we ride the powerful waves of change. Modern life overloads us with information yet lacks the true wisdom we seek. In this book, a group of global indigenous elders pass down their four most essential, agreed-upon tools to help you fulfill your truest desire for meaning, wisdom, and heartfelt connection.

A religion can be very complex, can’t it? One religion has millions of gods, another has thousands of canonized saints, and a religion may have a plethora of doctrines, dogmas, creeds, and rules to live by. I was a Protestant Christian who, over five decades, tried several of the thousands of denominations available, but never found one that fulfilled my spiritual needs. After exploring a few other religions, I eventually tried Spiritualism even though Christianity had misled me with its teachings against it. In Spiritualism, I found a simple religion, one accepting of all people, one ...

Sound Doctrine, Not Strange Speech: A Biblical Case Against Modern Tongues offers a bold, scripture-saturated response to one of the most controversial topics in Christianity. Through careful study of the New Testament, the author presents a compelling case that tongues were a specific, temporary gift tied to the early church—and that today’s practices often reflect confusion, not the Holy Spirit.

Uncover the Timeless Wisdom of Druidry and Transform Your Connection to the Natural World Are you seeking a deeper understanding of the world around you, drawn inexplicably towards the whispering woods and the mysteries they hold? "Druidry for Beginners: Ancient Traditions for the Modern Seeker" is your essential guide to exploring the revered paths of Druidic practice, blending ancient wisdom with contemporary relevance to enrich your daily life. Dive into Ancient Traditions: Discover the rich tapestry of Druidic belief, from sacred ceremonies to the powerful spiritual insights that have ...

Wiccapedia provides a fresh, innovative, and thoroughly up-to-date look at witchcraft - and gives listeners a prescription for happiness. "Spiritual life coaches" and celebrity witches Shawn Robbins and Leanna Greenaway unlock the secrets of the Wicca universe, explaining what it means to become a "simply fabulous" 21st-century Witch. Newfound witches will learn how to tap into magic, re-empower themselves, and realize their dreams through a little witchy know-how.

From Catholic schoolgirl to punk rocker to emergent church planter, Angela Doll Carlson traveled a spiritual path that in many ways mirrors that of a whole generation. She takes us with her on a deep and revealing exploration of the forces that drove her toward Orthodoxy and the challenges that long kept her from fully entering in.

Canaliza los mensajes de Jesús durante estos tiempos de gran necesidad. ¡Lee los Mensajes de Dios para el mundo moderno! A lo largo de los siglos, Dios ha enviado a sus mensajeros para ayudar a difundir su palabra. En su tercer libro de canalización de las palabras de Jesús y del Espíritu Santo, el autor y canalizador Barry Strohm te trae 61 mensajes de Dios para ayudarte a guiarte por la vida y a encontrar la felicidad. Sus mensajes se aplican a todos los individuos de todas las creencias, religiones y condiciones sociales, tanto si crees en Dios, en la Fuente, en una deidad diferente...

Only he who understands life will be able to take his lessons from life itself. He will draw up no capricious schemes, for he knows that no other fundamental laws of life will prevail in the future than such as prevail in the present. Theosophy will therefore of necessity have respect for the existing state of things. Even, should it still find in what is existent, very much that might be improved, yet it will not fail to perceive in the present the germs of the future. But it knows, too, that for all things nascent there is a growth and a development.

In 1979 the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith withdrew Hans Kung's missio canonica. Pope Paul VI approved the censure saying, "We are obligated to declare that in his writings he fell short of integrity and the truth of the Catholic faith." Through a 1980 agreement with the Vatican, Kung is now permitted to teach, but only under secular auspices. In this acclaimed Modern Library Chronicle, Kung examines the Catholic Church through its many reformations, focusing on the people and events...

In today's world of clever blogs, tweets, and Facebook posts, millions of people are searching for deeper meaning. The ideas in 21st Century Science & Health with Key to the Scriptures offers an overview of universal truths to achieve your personal, career, and spiritual goals today. This is a step beyond simply developing complicated coping skills. You can learn the techniques and tools of the world's most influential people to expand and manifest courage, peace, and meaning in life.

Has God withdrawn his special blessing from the United States? Americans ponder that painful question in troubled times, as we did during the devastation of the Civil War and after the assassinations of the '60s, and as we do in our present polarization. Yet, somehow - on battlefields, across western wilderness, and in raucous convention halls - astounding events have reliably advanced America, restoring faith in the Republic’s providential protection. In this provocative historical narrative, Michael Medved brings to life 10 haunting tales that reveal this purposeful pattern.

What do we really know about modern practicing polygamists - not fictional ones like the Henrickson family on HBO’s Big Love? We’ve seen the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the news, the underage brides in pioneer dresses on a Texas ranch. But the FLDS is just one of many groups that have broken with mainstream Mormonism to follow those parts of Joseph Smith’s doctrine disavowed by the LDS Church. Gaining unprecedented access to these communities, journalist Sanjiv Bhattacharya reveals a shadow country....

Welcome to Generation "Hex" - an era where young Americans know that witchcraft isn't about devil worship and spooky curses and instead are openly embracing meaningful Wiccan rituals that can enrich our lives in real-world ways. In Wicca, 21-year-old Harmony Nice - a YouTube and Instagram star with 700,000 followers - offers modern listeners a guide to overcoming obstacles and maximizing happiness.

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The trouble with history is that it’s full of famous people. Well … that isn’t real story of history - and history is a story, a story telling of a journey from the distant past through to the present and on in to the future. It is full of turmoil and challenge and sacrifice and struggle and the most incredible, undeniable dynamism. This is the story of the rise of the human race from the very beginniing of human time, to the year 1999. Well, we had to have a cut off date at some point. To be perfectly honest, the list of famous people some may think is history is only a very small ...

The first comprehensive history of modern American evangelicalism to appear in a generation, American Apocalypse shows how a group of radical Protestants, anticipating the end of the world, paradoxically transformed it.