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Speak of the Devil is the first book-length study of The Satanic Temple. Joseph Laycock, a scholar of new religious movements, contends that the emergence of "political Satanism" marks a significant moment in American religious history that will have a lasting impact on how Americans frame debates about religious freedom.

In A DOUBTERS Doubts about Science and Religion, originally published anonymously by an author serving as Assistant Commissioner of Police at Scotland Yard, we delve into the intersection of skepticism, science, and faith. This thought-provoking work challenges the reader to question widely held beliefs, urging a true skepticism that scrutinizes rather than blindly accepts. The author critiques both scientific theories and religious claims, providing a philosophical exploration of ideas that continue to resonate today. Although certain theories may have evolved since its publication, the ...

From award-winning authors and Yale Divinity School colleagues Christian Wiman and Miroslav Volf—two world-renowned scholars exchange letters on the problems of faith today and the presence of divine love that persists through it all. Whether you’re seeking something to believe in or no...

Reconciling the existence of God and evil has been a long-standing conundrum in Christian theology, yet a philosophical approach—rather than a theological one—dominates the discussion. Turning to the Bible's grand storyline, Scott Christensen examines how sin, evil, corruption, and death fit into the broad outlines of redemptive history. He argues that God's ultimate end in creation is to magnify his glory to his image-bearers, most notably by defeating evil through the atoning work of Christ.

Stories from an adventurous life. Observations and Questions about our thinking, politics, religion, and fashion choices. And in the Fall, a whole lotta Husky Football w Jimmy Rodgers and the Barking Dawgs...!

The relationship between science and religion has long been a heated debate and is becoming an ever more popular topic. Drawing on extensive research with over a hundred leading thinkers in the UK—including Martin Rees, Brian Cox, Susan Greenfield, A.C. Grayling, Ray Tallis, Linda Woodhead, Steve Bruce, Adam Rutherford, Robin Dunbar, Francesca Stavrakopoulou, and Iain McGilchrist—The Landscapes of Science and Religion takes the much-needed step of asking what science and religion actually are, before turning to the familiar question of how they relate to one another.

Tackling a host of myths and prejudices commonly leveled at atheism, this captivating audiobook bursts with sparkling, eloquent arguments. The authors rebut claims that range from atheism being just another religion to the alleged atrocities committed in its name.

This program includes an introduction read by the author. A modern guide to the teachings of Buddhism. Buddhism: An Introduction to the Buddha’s Life, Teachings, and Practices is an indispensable guide to a 2,600-year-old wisdom tradition that has transformed the lives of millions across...

Humor is a truly human phenomenon - crossing history, culture, and every stage of life. Jokes often touch on the biggest topics of our existence. And although it may seem simple on the surface, humor depends on the use of our highest faculties: language, intelligence, sympathy, sociability. To the philosopher Steve Wilkens, these facts about humor are evidence that God just has to be in there somewhere. Yet many Christians, scholars and laypeople alike, haven't taken humor seriously.

In this exploration of humanity, morality, religious practice, and leading a good life based on traditional Confucian thought, you are invited on a path of transformation. The unexpected depths to be found in Confucianism surprised author Charles Jones when he began teaching East Asian religions to undergraduate students thirty years ago. It raised fascinating questions relevant to life today, like what does it mean to be human?

Is it science? Is it religion? What exactly is the Design Revolution? This book answers the toughest questions about Intelligent Design. As the Intelligent Design movement has gained momentum over recent years, questions have naturally arisen to challenge its provocative claims. With clarity and concision, William Dembski responds to the most vexing questions and objections raised by experts and non-experts.

Richard Dawkins and Deepak Chopra are two of the most famous Big Thinkers of our time. And yet their deeply acrimonious, decade-long battle over God, human consciousness and "quantum healing" has gone unchronicled until now. Dawkins, a best-selling author and evolutionary biologist who coined the term "meme", has staked his name on the cause of militant atheism.

This unforgettable course by modern spiritual master Fr. Howard Gray will change the way you see the Bible. For as long as humans have been around, we have found comfort in stories. In Great Biblical Stories: A Narrative Journey with Howard Gray, you will discover newfound theological and spiritual meaning in the Bible's great stories. By looking at the stories God uses in the Bible and developing an informed approach to the literature of faith, you will come to know him more personally.

One of the most influential Roman perspectives on religion came from a nonreligious belief system that is finding new adherents even today: Stoicism. How did the Stoics think about religion? In How to Think About God, Philip Freeman presents vivid new translations of Cicero's On the Nature of the Gods and The Dream of Scipio. In these brief works, Cicero offers a Stoic view of belief, divinity, and human immortality, giving eloquent expression to the religious ideas of one of the most popular schools of Roman and Greek philosophy.

About Freedom Show is a podcast that helps you navigate life’s journey, connect with the power within you to make changes in your life and become Free. Host Sergei Davidoff asks the big questions about living and thriving in the world today by having candid and inspiring conversations with some of the world’s best teachers and thought leaders from every walk of life. The show covers all aspects of your life’s journey like spiritual inquiry, personal growth, mental health, social healing, inner healing, self-care, self-love, yoga, meditation, wellness, business, money, entrepreneurship, ...

Chto takoe lyubov? Kogda ona poyavilas? Ob etom sporyat pisateli, filosofyi, uchenyie uzhe ne odnu tyisyachu let. Lyubov byivaet strastnaya, nerazdelennaya, pervaya, strannaya, silnaya, vsepobezhdayuschaya. Lyubov mozhet kak ochistit chelovecheskuyu dushu, tak i privesti k izmene ili predatelstvu. Chto mozhet nauchit lyubvi? Kak postroit otnosheniya mezhdu vozlyublennyimi? Kak sdelat otnosheniya v seme garmonichnyimi?

The Magdalene Rising Collective invites you to explore the transformative wisdom of the Bible’s Marys like never before. Through thought-provoking conversations, we aim to uncover the alternative spirit and narratives of Mary Magdalene, Mother Mary, and their connection to the Divine Feminine.This podcast is more than a study of religious texts—it’s a celebration of the profound influence these Marys have had on theology, spirituality, art, and personal transformation. Together, we’ll dive into stories that expand beyond traditional teachings, shedding light on the roles of these women...

A book-on-podcast about the stories we tell ourselves, the stories we tell others, and the space between those two. It's about how we love, how we lose, and how we recover (or not) throught the stories we make up in our heads. It is also the memoir of Robin Rice.

Bringing nonsense to God and God into the nonsense. Is your newsfeed leaving you feeling overwhelmed? Tune in for a fresh perspective, honest conversations, and a reminder that you're not alone in navigating the complexities of life as a Christian.Subscribe now and join the conversation!Expect lively discussions, heartfelt confessions, and maybe even a few heated debates. We'll laugh, learn, and challenge each other as we explore the intersection of faith and the world around us.

This Podcast is Hosted by Raghu Krishna. He wants to bring in interesting people who he has meet and feel that they have intresting story to tell to the world. Not all of the interviews have to be from celebrities to give some advice or for people to watch/hear.Every person has a story to tell and a lesson that we all can learn from.