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Why are there so many religions? Do they basically teach the same thing? Bruce and Stan address these questions and more as they take a close look at some of the world’s major religions and belief systems. From Islam to Jehovah’s Witnesses and from New Age Spirituality to Atheism, ... read more
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“"I go to the Buddha for refuge; I go to the dharma for refuge; I go to the sangha for refuge."”
First Sentence edit
Every single person thinks about God.
Table of Contents edit
A Note from the Author
Introduction
Part 1: One-God Religions
1. Christianity: All About Jesus
2. Judaism: A Chosen People, Place, and Purpose
3. Islam: It's All About Allah
Part 2: Blended Beliefs
4. Mormonism: The One True Church?
5. Jehovah's Witnesses: A View from the Watchtower
6. The Mind Sciences: A New Way of Thinking
Part 3: Philosophical Religions
7. Hinduism: All Is One
8. Buddhism: From Ignorance to Enlightenment
9. Eastern Philosophies: Much More than Just Religious Stuff
Part 4: No-God Beliefs
10. New Age Spirituality: A Little of This and a Little of That
11. Atheism, Darwinism, and Naturalism: Imagine a World Without God
Part 5: Practicing Your Religion
12. What Do You Do with What You Believe?
Additional Resources
Index
Glossary edit
- Upanishads: The last of the Vedic literature-emphasizes inner meditation over outward performance.
- Varna: Rules of the caste system developed by the Brahmins.
- Vedas: Sacred Hindu scriptures given by the gods to Hindu holy men-usually expressed in hymns or rituals.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Bruce Bickel (Author)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 200
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