Modern Religion

Ever since the Scopes Monkey Trial in the early twentieth century, American evangelicals have considered scientists public enemy #1. But this antipathy to modern science turned deadly during the COVID-19 crisis, when white evangelicals snubbed precautions and vaccines. Herself an evangelical Christian and a science educator, Janet Kellogg Ray explains how we got here and how to fix it.

Through Caubriere's experience, At the Frontier of God's Empire examines Chinese people at social and cultural margins during this period. A wealth of primary sources and family letters illuminate vital issues in modern Chinese history, such as the transformation of local society, mass migration and religion, tensions between church and state, and the importance of cross-cultural exchanges in everyday life in Chinese Catholic communities.

Dialogue and Antithesis: A Philosophical Study on the Significance of Herman Dooyeweerd's Transcendental Critique is a comprehensive examination of the philosophy of leading Dutch Christian philosopher Herman Dooyeweerd (1894-1977).

Are you curious about the world of witchcraft? Do you want to step into a world unlike any other? Would you like to peek into the future and see what it beholds? The Wicca and Tarot Bundle is the perfect place for beginners to start their journey! Learn more about modern witchcraft and start your journey into the craft. This audiobook includes all the tools you need to get started on tarot and Wicca magic, as well as a starter kit that will teach you everything you need to know about herbal, candle, and crystal magic. Perform readings like a pro and cast spells in no time!

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.

Ever since the publication of Bram Stoker's novel Dracula, vampires have been a part of the popular consciousness. Now, with the release of the phenomenally popular Twilight novel and the subsequent films, it seems that we can't get enough of these bloodsucking creatures of the night. But we might not sleep quite so soundly if we knew that vampires aren't confirmed to the page and the screen. There is a thriving UK vampire scene that has its roots deep in our history.

According to polls, less than half of all Americans can even name more than four of them. For most of us, agnostics and faithful alike, they have been relegated to the level of a symbol, their teachings all but forgotten. In Western life today, the Ten Commandments are everywhere - except where we need them most. In The Ten Commandments, David Hazony offers a powerful new look at our most venerable moral text.

On August 10, 1632, five men in flowing black robes convened in a somber Roman palazzo to pass judgment on a deceptively simple proposition: that a continuous line is composed of distinct and infinitely tiny parts. With the stroke of a pen the Jesuit fathers banned the doctrine of infinitesimals, announcing that it could never be taught or even mentioned. The concept was deemed dangerous and subversive, a threat to the belief that the world was an orderly place, governed by a strict and unchanging set of rules.

In this fascinating book, David Barash highlights an intriguing patch of common ground between scientific and religious thought, illuminating the many parallels between biology and Buddhism, allowing listeners to see both in a new way. Indeed, he shows that there are numerous places where the Buddhist and biological perspectives coincide. For instance, the cornerstone ecological concept - the interconnectedness and interdependence of all things - is remarkably similar to the fundamental insight of Buddhism.

The Inquisition conducted its last execution in 1826-the victim was a Spanish schoolmaster convicted of heresy. But as Cullen Murphy shows in this provocative new work, not only did its offices survive into the twentieth century, in the modern world its spirit is more influential than ever.

If you want to improve your luck generally, or even in just one specific area, then this is the audiobook for you. Feng shui is based on universal principles and this audiobook shows you how to practically apply them to attract positive circumstances into your life...Written for Westerners, the easy-to-follow recommendations help you make adjustments to your home and office accurately, and with minimal effort for real-life results. New edition - tables to 2030.

Die buddhistischen Lehren im Alltag: Gelassenheit, Wohlbefinden und innere Balance dank praxistauglichem Buddhismus für jedermann. Unerschütterliche Gelassenheit in jeder Situation und eine innere Balance, die jedem Sturm trotzt: So stellt man sich Buddhisten vor und so mancher wünscht sich, er hätte diese Fähigkeit selbst. Gute Nachricht: Das geht! Denn die Prinzipien des Buddhismus sind absolut alltagstauglich und dieses Buch zeigt Ihnen, wie Sie ihr Leben ganz einfach danach ausrichten können.

Believers must look to King Jesus through their tribulation since He comes to conquer old Jerusalem and bring in new Jerusalem. Old Jerusalem stands for both that ancient city and the nation of Israel to which she belonged, being plagued with all her hypocrisy and spiritual adultery. New Jerusalem represents the church, the true Israel of God with the same faith as Abraham, who is clothed in the perfect, seamless obedience of her Husband, Saviour and Lord.

Is it possible to increase your income without losing your soul to money? Does the Bible really have wisdom that can speak to the financial struggles that we face today? You’re a Christian, but you want to earn more and handle money God’s way. What if I told you it’s possible to build wealth and honor God at the same time? How do I know?

(Re)Discover Jesus is a compelling and transformative book that invites listeners to embark on a profound journey of rediscovering the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. Through a unique blend of historical context and modern application, this book offers a fresh perspective that enables listeners to hear Jesus' words as a first-century Jew while applying them to their lives today.

Explore the profound connections between faith and science in "Divine Insights: A Journey Through Scientific Miracles, Interfaith Dialogues, and Modern Wisdom in the Quran." Written by M. Alam, a dedicated professional in the pharmaceutical industry, this enlightening book invites listeners on a transformative journey that harmonizes ancient wisdom with contemporary understanding.

Estamos en guerra. No con otro país ni con terroristas domésticos, ni con una nueva y siniestra inteligencia artificial, sino contra las mentiras. La decisión no es entre pelear o no pelear, sino entre ganar o rendirnos. El problema no es que digamos mentiras, es que terminamos viviéndolas.

During the last three decades of the 20th century, evangelical leaders and conservative politicians developed a political agenda that thrust "family values" onto the nation's consciousness. The family values agenda created a bond between evangelicalism and political conservatism. Family Values and the Rise of the Christian Right chronicles how the family values agenda became so powerful in American political life and why it appealed to conservative evangelical Christians.

Wicca is the modern witchcraft, and it uses tarots, candles, and herbs to heal the body and spirit. The one who knows how to use Wicca in the best way will never be unprepared for any unexpected event and will have the solution to all its problems. This audiobook is the most complete guide to Wicca currently on the market, created together with the greatest Wicca experts in the world.

A strong memory and healthy brain aren't as difficult to maintain as one might think; combining the latest neuroscience research with age-old wisdom about resilience, mindfulness, and stress reduction, Drs. Henry Emmons and David Alter show that vibrant aging is within reach.