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Religion and Nationalism has been a powerful force throughout history, shaping the destiny of nations and individuals alike. In this book, we will explore two distinct periods that witnessed the rise of the merging of religion and nationalism: Germany in 1933 and America in 2023. Although separated by nearly a century, these two cases share common themes and provide valuable insights into the motivations, dynamics, and consequences of these merging movements.

Religion and righteousness are two parallel lines that have no meeting point at all, but both have been misconceived and misconstrued to mean the same thing despite the fact that they are worlds apart in actual sense. Those who are stoking the flames of religious devotion must recognize that salvation does not come through mere adherence to human regulations. It is solely through obedience to God's unchanging commands and genuine pursuit of righteousness that sincere seekers find their way to Heaven.

During the Middle Ages, we Westerners abandoned our polytheist, animist heritage for the dualist separation contained within monotheist Christianity. Doing so separated our hearts from our minds. The traditional spiritual mythology of Europe teaches that when a man dies in battle, he ascends to the “hall of the chosen” (Valhalla) where Odin trains him to fight as a spiritual warrior. To “die in battle” does not mean being killed in acts of physical violence. It means to live fearlessly from the heart without regret.

Enjoy Notes on the Scientific and Religious Mysteries of Antiquity; the Gnosis and Secret Schools of the Middle Ages; Modern Rosicrucianism; and the Various Rites and Degrees of Free and Accepted Masonry.

Dive into the intricate web of judicial interpretations surrounding religious freedom and the First Amendment with "What’s Law Got to do With it?." In this thought-provoking exploration, Rev Dr. Anthony Suarez Esq, a seasoned legal scholar, dissects the evolving landscape of the "establishment clause" and the "free exercise clause" and delves into the inherent tensions between these constitutional principles.

Meditation is a simple practice available to all. Research over the past two decades concludes that mindfulness meditation exerts beneficial effects on physical and mental health as well as cognitive performance. This means you can reduce stress and increase calmness, clarity, and happiness. Billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio was quoted as saying, “Meditation, more than anything in my life, was the biggest ingredient of whatever success I’ve had.”

POTUS & Faith was created with the objective of exploring what US presidents have said on the topics of God, scripture, prayer, religious freedom, and other matters of faith.

When laws cannot be settled in state or district courts, they go to the highest law of the land: The Supreme Court. There, nine Justices appointed to lifelong terms weigh in on matters that could affect the whole country. There have been many hotly debated cases over the years....

Our 21st century global business environment is more geographically and culturally diverse than ever before. With the proliferation of technology worldwide, businesses throughout the world are now interconnected and have unthwarted access to the international business community. Business professionals must be prepared to engage in this highly diverse business environment. This includes the ability to effectively interact with business professionals of different cultures and different religious affiliations.

Scripture's abiding relevance can inspire great goodness, such as welcoming the stranger and extending compassion for the poor. But its authority has also been wielded to defend slavery, marginalize LGBTQ individuals, ignore science, and justify violence. Grounded in close readings of scripture and tradition in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, religious scholar Rachel Mikva shows us that the Abrahamic religions have always been aware of their tremendous power both to harm and to heal.

Archibald Alexander was a theologian who served as Princeton Theological Seminary's first principal. The theme is about true religion inspired by the spirit, which affects the heart. The author argues that people are brought.

Drawing inspiration from philosophy, history, and literature, Martha C. Nussbaum takes us to task for our religious intolerance, identifies the fear behind it, and offers a way past fear toward a more equitable, imaginative, and free society, through the consistent application of universal principles of respect for conscience.

A provocative, challenging, and irreverent expose' of the obnoxious arrogance inherent in all religious thinking: condemning one another to eternal torment, relegating women and gays to second class citizenship, dividing humanity into arbitrary factions, sexual repression, denial of knowledge, promoting delusions of god and the afterlife, upholding phony patriarchal authority, claiming eternal truth without evidence, and child indoctrination. Religion is not good for the human race.

Comparative Religious Mystical Theology ventures to take on the issues of out-of-body travel and mystical theology in different faiths and world religions in a new and unique way. It is the purpose of this volume to embrace the personal dialogue and teachings of a great Master of the out-of-body travel and mysticism within each religion and allow them to speak of their personal out-of-body Experiences and conclusions based on their years of inquiry into the supersensual world.

This absorbing audiobook presents the lives of 20 great founders and leading advocates of the world's foremost religions. Here are the historical facts and legends associated with these forceful personalities who have inspired and influenced humankind through the centuries.

In America's Religious History, leading historian Thomas S. Kidd traces the theological and ethnic diversity and enduring strength of American religion, with special attention to Christianity and evangelical faith. Interweaving religious history and key events from the larger narrative of American history, the audiobook considers how faith commitments and categories have shaped the nation.

Let these poems remind you of the strength and power of prayer. You will find verses reflecting on the bond that prayer gives us with God. Prayer can be defined as talking with God. Therefore, these poems remind us to ensure we talk with God not just in the bad times of our life but in the good times as well, and He will listen. Please be inspired by these poems about God, the verses that consider God and His authority. Please share these poems with your friends, family, and colleagues, plus anyone who may have misgivings or is questioning the truth that there is a God.

Do you seek truth? Have you ever questioned what you have been taught? World-renowned human and animal rights activist Kyle Ferguson was living in a bubble...until he saw something that forced him to question everything he had believed. In The Christian Bubble, you will discover: The greatest inventors in our history had religious fear and how they overcame it. How to break free from fear, think for yourself, and see how to truly love other beings. The shocking truth about Mother Teresa and her organization, The Missionaries of Charity.

Wahhabism is the most common form of politicized fundamentalist Islam, now most associated with the Islamic State and Al Qaeda and the official religion of Saudi Arabia and Qatar. It is widespread throughout the Islamic world, especially in Pakistan and Afghanistan (where it was the official religion of the Taliban). Together, the Saudi and al-Wahhab families formed a potent alliance, with the Saudis gaining an ideological backing for their small state and the Wahhabis gaining a powerful and increasingly wealthy patron.

Ophiolatreia is the study of serpent worship, which many people are surprised to discover once existed in every culture of the world. Philip Gardiner is a leading authority on serpent worship, with books and films such as Secrets of the Serpent and Gnosis, the Secret of Solomons Temple, and has explored the subject around the globe.

In this unique and thought provoking audiobook, Gardiner expounds upon the underlying reasons for serpent worship, past and present.