Author : Rupert Shortt
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 41,41 MB
Release : 2024-09-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1805261614
This coolly written tract offers an erudite and eloquent argument for the importance of Christian values in modern life.
Author : Penn Jillette
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 18,70 MB
Release : 2012-06-05
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1451610378
The outspoken half of magic duo Penn & Teller presents an atheist reinterpretation of the Ten Commandments, discussing why doubt, skepticism, and wonder should be celebrated and offering humorous stories from his own experiences.
Author : Leszek Kolakowski
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 30,1 MB
Release : 2012-11-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 022618949X
God Owes Us Nothing reflects on the centuries-long debate in Christianity: how do we reconcile the existence of evil in the world with the goodness of an omnipotent God, and how does God's omnipotence relate to people's responsibility for their own salvation or damnation. Leszek Kolakowski approaches this paradox as both an exercise in theology and in revisionist Christian history based on philosophical analysis. Kolakowski's unorthodox interpretation of the history of modern Christianity provokes renewed discussion about the historical, intellectual, and cultural omnipotence of neo-Augustinianism. "Several books a year wrestle with that hoary conundrum, but few so dazzlingly as the Polish philosopher's latest."—Carlin Romano, Washington Post Book World "Kolakowski's fascinating book and its debatable thesis raise intriguing historical and theological questions well worth pursuing."—Stephen J. Duffy, Theological Studies "Kolakowski's elegant meditation is a masterpiece of cultural and religious criticism."—Henry Carrigan, Cleveland Plain Dealer
Author : Esther Pannebaker
Publisher : High Bridge Books
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 45,19 MB
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781954943155
Are you trusting in a "thing" to complete you? Has life knocked your cup over, spilling your dreams and complicating your next step? Did you once see yourself attempting great things for God but now wonder how you'll survive carpool ... or chemo? Do you just feel like a no.thing with a long list of all.the.things to do? Your Life is Much More than a No.thing! No matter your age, gender, season, or circumstance. You have a God-given purpose. In this candid book on confident living, Esther Pannebaker immediately pulls you into the narrative as she takes a warm, funny, and wise look at overcoming adversity by giving you: Helpful Handles for hope and happiness Leveraging Lessons to apply from biblical heroes Tips to Overcoming obstacles in a purposeful way Life Hacks to better thinking, speaking, and feeling Esther herself has glued the pieces back together in life and ministry, and she's got the inspiration you need to strengthen yourself mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Once you read this book and start pursuing and applying God's everything in your life, not a thing will stop you from leaping more fully into His goodness. Not one thing. No.thing!
Author : Robert Sarah
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 25,85 MB
Release : 2015-08-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1681496739
"The idea of putting Magisterial teaching in a beautiful display case while separating it from pastoral practice, which then could evolve along with circumstances, fashions, and passions, is a sort of heresy, a dangerous schizophrenic pathology. I therefore solemnly state that the Church in Africa is staunchly opposed to any rebellion against the teaching of Jesus and of the Magisterium. . . . The Church of Africa is committed in the name of the Lord Jesus to keeping unchanged the teaching of God and of the Church." — Robert Cardinal Sarah In this fascinating autobiographical interview, one of the most prominent and outspoken Catholic Cardinals gives witness to his Christian faith and comments on many current controversial issues. The mission of the Church, the joy of the gospel, the “heresy of activism”, and the definition of marriage are among the topics he discusses with wisdom and eloquence. Robert Cardinal Sarah grew up in Guinea, West Africa. Inspired by the missionary priests who made great sacrifices to bring the Faith to their remote village, his parents became Catholics. Robert discerned a call to the priesthood and entered the seminary at a young age, but due to the oppression of the Church by the government of Guinea, he continued his education outside of his homeland. He studied in France and nearby Senegal. Later he obtained a licentiate in theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, followed by a licentiate in Sacred Scripture at the Studium Biblicum Franciscanum of Jerusalem. At the age of thirty-four he became the youngest Bishop in the Catholic Church when John Paul II appointed him the Archbishop of Conakry, Guinea, in 1979. His predecessor had been imprisoned by the Communist government for several years, and when Archbishop Sarah was targeted for assassination John Paul II called him to Rome to be Secretary of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. In 2010 Pope Benedict XVI named him Cardinal and appointed him Prefect of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum. Pope Francis made him Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments in 2014.
Author : Christopher Hitchens
Publisher : McClelland & Stewart
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 30,27 MB
Release : 2008-11-19
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1551991764
Christopher Hitchens, described in the London Observer as “one of the most prolific, as well as brilliant, journalists of our time” takes on his biggest subject yet–the increasingly dangerous role of religion in the world. In the tradition of Bertrand Russell’s Why I Am Not a Christian and Sam Harris’s recent bestseller, The End Of Faith, Christopher Hitchens makes the ultimate case against religion. With a close and erudite reading of the major religious texts, he documents the ways in which religion is a man-made wish, a cause of dangerous sexual repression, and a distortion of our origins in the cosmos. With eloquent clarity, Hitchens frames the argument for a more secular life based on science and reason, in which hell is replaced by the Hubble Telescope’s awesome view of the universe, and Moses and the burning bush give way to the beauty and symmetry of the double helix.
Author : Anonymous
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 46,29 MB
Release : 2012-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1433677814
Argues for a life based on humility, service, and sacrifice instead of the accepted worldview of a life valuing fame and recognition.
Author : Lawrence Kushner
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 29,58 MB
Release : 2011-10-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1580235212
"Where is God?" “What does God look like?” “How does God make things happen?” With little hands, and big hands. With young hands and old hands, With your hands.” Mixing sparks of curiosity and spiritual imagination, this wondrous book lights children's creativity and shows how God is with us every day, in every way. It is a vibrant invitation to children and their adults to explore—together—what, where, and how God is in our lives. Multicultural, Nondenominational, Nonsectarian; Endorsed by Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish Religious Leaders
Author : Lawrence Maxwell Krauss
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 33,23 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Science
ISBN : 145162445X
This is a provocative account of the astounding new answers to the most basic philosophical question: Where did the universe come from and how will it end?
Author : Mareo Newell
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 29,52 MB
Release : 2012-08
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1475940629
Mareo Newell shares inspiration from the Holy Spirit and lessons he has learned the hard way in this guidebook, seeking to help others walk in the footsteps of the Lord. He examines the family dysfunction he has experienced over the years, including what led his first marriage to fail. He also explores how death, sickness, divorce, depression, and other disappointments affect families. Through an examination of Scripture, he shares guidance on how to - communicate and get along with your significant other or spouse; - deal with and respond to rejection; - overcome bad spirits that lead you to bad places; and - preach the Gospel and win souls for the Lord. Whether you need an encouraging word, guidance that can set you free, or advice to improve your relationships with others, you'll find it in this biblically based guidebook. It's possible to love and be loved, but you need to make a conscious decision to change. Dysfunction occurs in every family, regardless of name, race, or financial situation. But through God's promise that He would never leave us or forsake us, we can live a life of victory through Christ Jesus. It begins with embracing the fact that There is Nothing Too Hard for God.
