Faith And Fanatacism

Author : Alberto Toscano
Publisher : Verso Books
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781786630568

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Fanaticism by Alberto Toscano Pdf

A genealogy of fanaticism—unearthing its long history, before it became a tool in the Clash of Civilizations It is commonplace to hear fanaticism described as a deviant or extreme variant of an already irrational set of religious beliefs, an assertion that helps to demonize convictions outside political orthodoxy. Alberto Toscano’s compelling and erudite counter-history explodes this accepted convention by exploring the critical role fanaticism played in the formation of modern politics and the liberal state. Showing how fanaticism results from a failure to formulate an adequate emancipatory politics, this illuminating history sheds new light on an idea that continues to dominate debates about faith and secularism. This expanded edition includes new material that revisits the idea of fanaticism as it operates at the limits of the liberal political imaginary, highlighting its relation to fraternal violence, political purity and the refusal of compromise, as well as its centrality to times of social crisis and international conflict.

Author : Alan Bryson
Publisher : Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Religious fanaticism
ISBN : 8120724631

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Fanaticism by Alan Bryson Pdf

Fanaticism turns the world on its head. It transforms the healing prescription of a messenger of God into noxious poison. In the middle of the 19th century in Persia, the founder of the Baha'I Faith described fanaticism as a world-devouring fire. He revealed a system for overcoming fanaticism which summons us to look beyond race, gender, religion, ethnicity and nationality and see ourselves as citizens of a unified world, owing our existence to a common Creator. This declaration produced a fierce fanatical reaction in Persia, where over 20,000 people who answered the call were brutally murdered in a wave of state-sanctioned persecution. Now over a century later, millions have embraced this unifying vision. This book will help you to understand why. Especially for those concerned with the outwardly intractable conflict between Muslims, Jews, and Christians, this book offers a beacon of light in these seemingly dark and hopeless times.

Author : Robert Hooworth-Smith
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781351937337

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Faith and Fanaticism by Robert Hooworth-Smith Pdf

The Spanish Inquisition is often seen as the archetype of religious fervour and fanaticism, and several of the papers here naturally focus on its activities. Overall, however, this volume aims to look at the broader context of religious attitudes in Spain, from the end of the 15th to the late 17th century. In an examination of how the religious orders behaved, the contributors demonstrate that concepts which may now appear excessive were perceived at that time. Similarly, poetry and other literary texts provide evidence for how Jews viewed Christians and Christians viewed Moors.

Author : Isaac Taylor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1833
Category : Fanaticism
ISBN : NYPL:33433081637286

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Fanaticism by Isaac Taylor Pdf

Author : Chad Gibbs
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780310329220

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God and Football by Chad Gibbs Pdf

Renowned humorist and die-hard football fan Chad Gibbs knows he cannot serve two masters, but at times his faith is overwhelmed by his fanaticism. He is not alone.

Author : Ichabod Smith Spencer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1875
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015064390407

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A Pastor's Sketches by Ichabod Smith Spencer Pdf

Author : Brad Hirschfield
Publisher : Harmony
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2009-03-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307382986

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You Don't Have to Be Wrong for Me to Be Right by Brad Hirschfield Pdf

Conflict is an opportunity to learn and grow–and often to grow closer to one another. Brad Hirschfield knows what it means to be a fanatic; he was one. A former activist in the West Bank, he was committed to reconstructing the Jewish state within its biblical borders. Now he is devoted to teaching inclusiveness, celebrating diversity, and delivering a message of acceptance. In You Don’t Have to Be Wrong for Me to Be Right, Rabbi Hirschfield uses his own spiritual journey to help people of all faiths find acceptance and tolerance, as well as a path to peace, understanding, and hope that will appeal to the common wisdom of all religions.

Author : Carlos A. Mojica
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2007-08-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781465320926

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America and the Will of God by Carlos A. Mojica Pdf

This book examines an important issue facing America today the increasing influence of evangelical Christians in our Federal government and the erosion in the separation between Church and State. The election of George W. Bush secured a representative for the Christian right who was willing to effect government policies to reflect Christian values on issues such as gay marriage, stem-cell research, abortion, and others. More significantly, the importance of securing this group of voters was not lost on any of the presidential candidates in the upcoming 2008 election. From now on, every candidate will have to publicly express their faith and how it influences their lives and decisions. This book explores several questions posed by this shift in the balance between Church and State: Can we derive a moral code independent of God? Would a strong evangelical influence strengthen our government? Are democratic principles compatible with a theocracy? And more fundamental, does God really exist? How do we know?

Author : Ram Swarup
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Hadith
ISBN : 8185990735

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Understanding Islam Through Hadīs by Ram Swarup Pdf

Author : Leo Townsend,Ruth Rebecca Tietjen,Hans Bernhard Schmid,Michael Staudigl
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2022-07-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781000614251

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The Philosophy of Fanaticism by Leo Townsend,Ruth Rebecca Tietjen,Hans Bernhard Schmid,Michael Staudigl Pdf

The essays in this volume explore some of the disconcerting realities of fanaticism, by analyzing its unique dynamics, and considering how it can be productively confronted. The book features both analytic and continental philosophical approaches to fanaticism. Working at the intersections of epistemology, philosophy of emotions, political philosophy, and philosophy of religion, the contributors address a range of questions related to this increasingly relevant, yet widely neglected topic. What are the distinctive features of fanaticism? What are its causes, motivations, and reasons? In what ways, if at all, is fanaticism epistemically, ethically, and politically problematic? And how can fanaticism be combatted or curtailed? The Philosophy of Fanaticism will be of interest to scholars and advanced students working in epistemology, philosophy of religion, philosophy of emotions, moral psychology, and political philosophy.

Author : Osho
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-24
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781429951265

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Belief, Doubt, and Fanaticism by Osho Pdf

One of the greatest spiritual teachers of the twentieth century addresses the conflicts that arise between people with opposing views and the dangers of losing your individual identity in your desire to belong to a group with shared values. In Belief, Doubt, and Fanaticism: Is It Essential to Have Something to Believe In?, Osho brings his unique and often surprising perspective to the religious, political, social and economic forces that drive people into opposing camps, fanatical groups, and belief systems that depend on seeing every “other” as the “enemy.” As always, the focus is first and foremost on the individual psyche and consciousness, to identify the root causes and hidden demons of our human need to belong and have something to “believe in.” Osho challenges readers to examine and break free of the conditioned belief systems and prejudices that limit their capacity to enjoy life in all its richness. He has been described by the Sunday Times of London as one of the “1000 Makers of the 20th Century” and by Sunday Mid-Day (India) as one of the ten people—along with Gandhi, Nehru, and Buddha—who have changed the destiny of India. Since his death in 1990, the influence of his teachings continues to expand, reaching seekers of all ages in virtually every country of the world.

Author : Isaac Taylor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1833
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:600042052

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Fanaticism, by the author of 'Natural history of enthusiasm'. by Isaac Taylor Pdf

Author : Hal W. French
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Psychology, Religious
ISBN : 088946863X

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A Study of Religious Fanaticism and Responses to it by Hal W. French Pdf

Author : Denis Lacorne
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780231547048

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The Limits of Tolerance by Denis Lacorne Pdf

The modern notion of tolerance—the welcoming of diversity as a force for the common good—emerged in the Enlightenment in the wake of centuries of religious wars. First elaborated by philosophers such as John Locke and Voltaire, religious tolerance gradually gained ground in Europe and North America. But with the resurgence of fanaticism and terrorism, religious tolerance is increasingly being challenged by frightened publics. In this book, Denis Lacorne traces the emergence of the modern notion of religious tolerance in order to rethink how we should respond to its contemporary tensions. In a wide-ranging argument that spans the Ottoman Empire, the Venetian republic, and recent controversies such as France’s burqa ban and the white-supremacist rally in Charlottesville, The Limits of Tolerance probes crucial questions: Should we impose limits on freedom of expression in the name of human dignity or decency? Should we accept religious symbols in the public square? Can we tolerate the intolerant? While acknowledging that tolerance can never be entirely without limits, Lacorne defends the Enlightenment concept against recent attempts to circumscribe it, arguing that without it a pluralistic society cannot survive. Awarded the Prix Montyon by the Académie Française, The Limits of Tolerance is a powerful reflection on twenty-first-century democracy’s most fundamental challenges.

Author : Sabine Baring-Gould
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015027921819

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Freaks of Fanaticism and Other Strange Events by Sabine Baring-Gould Pdf