Questions Of Religion And Life

Author : James N. Judd, Ms.D.,D.D.,N. James
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2000-03-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780738816081

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The Four Great Questions of Life by James N. Judd, Ms.D.,D.D.,N. James Pdf

Rare is the person who, at some time or another, has not found himself/herself pondering one or more of the four great questions of life — Who am I? Where did I come from” What is my purpose? And, Where am I going? Such questions invariably arise when there is some crisis in one’s personal affairs, but due to the emotional confusion that usually accompanies such crises it is difficult to reason out answers to such profound metaphysical questions. Answers appear in the world’s religions, but there is such a variance of opinion between the different theologies that trying to find a definitive solution among all of those divergent teachings only develops more confusion. There is, however, a common inner or mystical foundation to all religions — that supports their man-made dogmas, creeds and rituals — which provides the clear answers all of us are looking for. This consistency and enduring nature of the ideas that form this foundation or ground of religion has resulted in those ideas being collectively referred to as the “Perennial Philosophy” of mysticism. There can be some difficulty, however, in finding the answers within this Perennial Philosophy because the concepts are metaphysical in nature; and this means they are beyond the range of our normal linear way of thinking and, so, not readily obvious. They are, so to speak, ‘locked-up,’ and a ‘key’ is needed for us to be able to discover their wisdom. In this book, The Four Great Questions of Life, Dr. Judd provides that ‘key’ and, Clearly shows where these answers appear in various religious teachings Uses down-to-earth illustrations to explain what they mean Shows the universal application of the ideas embodied in the Christian Trinity Describes how the Law of Karma (cause/effect) and Reincarnation are compatible with Christianity Provides a logical explanation and definition that removes the mystery of the nature of good and evil. For anyone who has ever struggled to find any meaning in such questions as, Who am I? What is my purpose in living? and so on, this book offers clear-cut and practical answers which, irrespective of one’s religious background, show the way to a happy and fulfilling life.

Author : Thomas E. Johnson
Publisher : Cedar Fort
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2003-12
Category : Apologetics
ISBN : 1555177409

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Life's Three Greatest Questions by Thomas E. Johnson Pdf

This thoughtful book compares the beliefs of the LDS Church with those of other religions in a non-threatening way. Various points of belief are weighed in order to find common spiritual ground. the book shares the principles of the restored gospel in an understandable way. a great aid for anyone interested in the doctrines of the LDS Church. Is all knowledge equally important? the author maintains all men and women are faced with three questions that are surpassingly more important than any others, the answers to which can give the greatest direction, order, meaning and satisfaction to a person's life. These are: Does God exist? Why do people believe in God? If God exists, what is His nature and attributes? Is Christianity the true religion? What is truth? Are all religions false? Are all religions equally true? How do we know the truthfulness of any religion? How do the major religions of the world-Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Shintoism and Christianity-compare on fifteen important points? Is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) the true form of Christianity? How does it compare with other Christian denominations on seventeen important points? These questions are carefully considered and masterfully answered in Life's Three Greatest Questions, a collection of information that was influential in the author's own search for answers. He shares information about the beliefs of various religions directly from their own authoritative writings, with the intention to compare beliefs, rather than criticize. These comparisons of beliefs and doctrines can erase doubt and bring conviction, assurance and faith.

Author : Rebecca McLaughlin
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433564260

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Confronting Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin Pdf

Although many people suggest that Christianity is declining, research indicates that it continues to be the world's most popular worldview. But even so, the Christian faith includes many controversial beliefs that non-Christians find hard to accept. This book explores 12 issues that might cause someone to dismiss orthodox Christianity—issues such as the existence of suffering, the Bible's teaching on gender and sexuality, the reality of heaven and hell, the authority of the Bible, and more. Showing how the best research from sociology, science, and psychology doesn't disagree with but actually aligns with claims found in the Bible, these chapters help skeptics understand why these issues are signposts, rather than roadblocks, to faith in Christ.

Author : Jari Ristiniemi,Geir Skeie,Karin Sporre
Publisher : Waxmann Verlag
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783830988861

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Challenging Life: Existential Questions as a Resource for Education by Jari Ristiniemi,Geir Skeie,Karin Sporre Pdf

There is an increasing recognition today that young people need to have knowledge about religions and world views in order to live and work in diverse societies. What kind of 'maps' are they provided with through religious, values and ethics education? Does education address the challenging existential questions that children and adolescents ask about life and the world? This volume addresses different aspects of how existential questions have been dealt with in educational research. It especially draws attention to the Swedish research tradition of focusing on life questions and the interpretation of life in education, but with contemporary international research added. It also addresses issues of ethics education and discusses possible options for the future of existential questions as a resource for education.

Author : Keith Ward
Publisher : Templeton Foundation Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2008-05
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781599471358

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The Big Questions in Science and Religion by Keith Ward Pdf

The Big Questions in Science and Religion explores these ten queries to determine whether religious beliefs can survive in the scientific age. Author Keith Ward, an expert in the field of world religions, devotes a full chapter to each question, wherein he considers concepts from Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, and Christianity, alongside the speculations of cosmologists, physicians, mathematicians, and philosophers.

Author : Jake Wiens
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2023-12-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781038303523

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Life's Ultimate Questions by Jake Wiens Pdf

This book is presented as “core-curriculum” for young adults and new believers alike, who wish to not only survive but thrive as Christians in our challenging, secular, atheistic culture. This five-fold foundation can help us stand as well as advance against today’s increasingly strong cultural headwinds. A ̶ Empowering spirituality in keeping with Christianity’s rich 2000 year history. B ̶ Exposé of today’s atheistic, materialistic culture. C ̶ Basic religious literacy (including atheism as a belief system). D ̶ A lay person’s strategies for validating foundational assumptions. E ̶ A dynamic encounter with the Bible’s Mother-Story.

Author : John P. Newport
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 649 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Bible
ISBN : OCLC:48067582

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Life's Ultimate Questions by John P. Newport Pdf

Author : Jefferson Bethke
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-14
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781400205400

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Jesus > Religion by Jefferson Bethke Pdf

Abandon dead, dry, religious rule-keeping and embrace the promise of being truly known and deeply loved. Jefferson Bethke burst into the cultural conversation with a passionate, provocative poem titled "Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus." The 4-minute video became an overnight sensation, with 7 million YouTube views in its first 48 hours (and 23+ million in a year). Bethke's message clearly struck a chord with believers and nonbelievers alike, triggering an avalanche of responses running the gamut from encouraged to enraged. In his New York Times bestseller Jesus > Religion, Bethke unpacks similar contrasts that he drew in the poem--highlighting the difference between teeth gritting and grace, law and love, performance and peace, despair, and hope. With refreshing candor, he delves into the motivation behind his message, beginning with the unvarnished tale of his own plunge from the pinnacle of a works-based, fake-smile existence that sapped his strength and led him down a path of destructive behavior. Along the way, Bethke gives you the tools you need to: Humbly and prayerfully open your mind Understand Jesus for all that he is View the church from a brand-new perspective Bethke is quick to acknowledge that he's not a pastor or theologian, but simply an ordinary, twenty-something who cried out for a life greater than the one for which he had settled. On this journey, Bethke discovered the real Jesus, who beckoned him with love beyond the props of false religion. Praise for Jesus > Religion: "Jeff's book will make you stop and listen to a voice in your heart that may have been drowned out by the noise of religion. Listen to that voice, then follow it--right to the feet of Jesus." --Bob Goff, author of New York Times bestsellers Love Does and Everybody, Always "The book you hold in your hands is Donald Miller's Blue Like Jazz meets C. S. Lewis's Mere Christianity meets Augustine's Confessions. This book is going to awaken an entire generation to Jesus and His grace." --Derwin L. Gray, lead pastor of Transformation Church, author of Limitless Life: Breaking Free from the Labels That Hold You Back

Author : John Shelby Spong
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2009-03-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780061753190

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Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism by John Shelby Spong Pdf

By popular demand—study guides to two of Bishop John Shelby Spong's bestselling and controversial works, including questions, reflections, and summaries for group and individual use.

Author : Jerry A. Coyne
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780191643842

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Why Evolution is True by Jerry A. Coyne Pdf

For all the discussion in the media about creationism and 'Intelligent Design', virtually nothing has been said about the evidence in question - the evidence for evolution by natural selection. Yet, as this succinct and important book shows, that evidence is vast, varied, and magnificent, and drawn from many disparate fields of science. The very latest research is uncovering a stream of evidence revealing evolution in action - from the actual observation of a species splitting into two, to new fossil discoveries, to the deciphering of the evidence stored in our genome. Why Evolution is True weaves together the many threads of modern work in genetics, palaeontology, geology, molecular biology, anatomy, and development to demonstrate the 'indelible stamp' of the processes first proposed by Darwin. It is a crisp, lucid, and accessible statement that will leave no one with an open mind in any doubt about the truth of evolution.

Author : Mike Kerr
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-18
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781681191256

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Love Is for Roaring by Mike Kerr Pdf

Hugs and kisses and lovey-dovey stuff isn't for all of us! A not-too-sweet story about a fierce and grumpy lion who maybe does know what he loves after all. Today the fierce, fearsome Lion is supposed to show his love. But that makes him grumpy. “What do you love?” Mouse asks Lion. Lion doesn't love lovey-dovey stuff. Hugs? Kisses? NO WAY! But Mouse wonders, doesn't Lion love . . . to growl? Love to roar? Hmm, maybe Lion likes that. Doesn't he love to run? Love to chase? Actually, maybe Lion loves that. And maybe he DOES love to share his love. With a simple, humorous text and playful illustrations from New York Times bestselling Renata Liwska, this story is a charming, unconventional exploration of the many ways there are to show our love!

Author : James N. Judd
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2000-03
Category : Self-realization
ISBN : 0738816078

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The Four Great Questions of Life by James N. Judd Pdf

Rare is the person who, at some time or another, has not found himself/herself pondering one or more of the four great questions of life — Who am I? Where did I come from” What is my purpose? And, Where am I going? Such questions invariably arise when there is some crisis in one’s personal affairs, but due to the emotional confusion that usually accompanies such crises it is difficult to reason out answers to such profound metaphysical questions. Answers appear in the world’s religions, but there is such a variance of opinion between the different theologies that trying to find a definitive solution among all of those divergent teachings only develops more confusion. There is, however, a common inner or mystical foundation to all religions — that supports their man-made dogmas, creeds and rituals — which provides the clear answers all of us are looking for. This consistency and enduring nature of the ideas that form this foundation or ground of religion has resulted in those ideas being collectively referred to as the “Perennial Philosophy” of mysticism. There can be some difficulty, however, in finding the answers within this Perennial Philosophy because the concepts are metaphysical in nature; and this means they are beyond the range of our normal linear way of thinking and, so, not readily obvious. They are, so to speak, ‘locked-up,’ and a ‘key’ is needed for us to be able to discover their wisdom. In this book, The Four Great Questions of Life, Dr. Judd provides that ‘key’ and, Clearly shows where these answers appear in various religious teachings Uses down-to-earth illustrations to explain what they mean Shows the universal application of the ideas embodied in the Christian Trinity Describes how the Law of Karma (cause/effect) and Reincarnation are compatible with Christianity Provides a logical explanation and definition that removes the mystery of the nature of good and evil. For anyone who has ever struggled to find any meaning in such questions as, Who am I? What is my purpose in living? and so on, this book offers clear-cut and practical answers which, irrespective of one’s religious background, show the way to a happy and fulfilling life.

Author : David Stafford-Cark
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:174222216

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Five Questions in Search of an Answer by David Stafford-Cark Pdf

Author : Alain De Botton
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-06
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780307907103

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Religion for Atheists by Alain De Botton Pdf

What if religions are neither all true nor all nonsense? The long-running and often boring debate between fundamentalist believers and non-believers is finally moved forward by Alain de Botton’s inspiring new book, which boldly argues that the supernatural claims of religion are entirely false—but that it still has some very important things to teach the secular world. Religion for Atheists suggests that rather than mocking religion, agnostics and atheists should instead steal from it—because the world’s religions are packed with good ideas on how we might live and arrange our societies. Blending deep respect with total impiety, de Botton (a non-believer himself) proposes that we look to religion for insights into how to, among other concerns, build a sense of community, make our relationships last, overcome feelings of envy and inadequacy, inspire travel and reconnect with the natural world. For too long non-believers have faced a stark choice between either swallowing some peculiar doctrines or doing away with a range of consoling and beautiful rituals and ideas. At last, in Religion for Atheists, Alain de Botton has fashioned a far more interesting and truly helpful alternative.

Author : Nadirsyah Hosen,Richard Mohr
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-27
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781136725845

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Law and Religion in Public Life by Nadirsyah Hosen,Richard Mohr Pdf

The book is unique in bringing together leading scholars and respected religious leaders to address contemporary issues in the relationship of law, religion and the state. The book highlights the interaction between secular law and religion with particular attention being given to the implications for law and society, religious tolerance and freedom. The book focuses on the practical and topical issues that have arisen in recent years in Australia. As one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world, a pioneer of multicutural policies in immigration and social justice, Australia is a revealing site for contemporary studies in a world afraid of immigration and terrorism., issues that are affecting much of the globe.