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Religion in Human Evolution is a work of extraordinary ambition—a wide-ranging, nuanced probing of our biological past to discover the kinds of lives that human beings have most often imagined were worth living. It offers what is frequently seen as a forbidden theory of the origin of religion that goes deep into evolution, especially but not exclusively cultural evolution.

This powerful argument advocates for the Allied Supreme Council, formed at the end of World War One, to acknowledge and support Armenias independence and its peoples plight. In response to President Wilsons call for the sovereignty of nations that fought for self-determination, the author vividly recounts the suffering endured by Armenians and their quest for recognition. By aligning with the Entente against tyranny, they sought to secure their rightful place as a nation. (Summary by KevinS)

Experience the story of Jesus reimagined in the context of early twentieth-century America. Through the eyes of an outsider, this narrative invites listeners to explore the timeless themes of faith, rejection, and redemption. Drawing inspiration from the works of Howard Pyle (1853 - 1911), a renowned American illustrator and author, this retelling offers a fresh perspective on a familiar tale. - Summary by Wikipedia and david wales

Much of the writing by secular scholar Joseph McCabe was devoted to the de-mystifying of organized religion. In this trenchant essay, McCabe seeks to disprove the assumption that the religious instinct in humanity was evident from the earliest days of civilization, and that the search for spiritual revelation was one of the primary activities of primitive societies.

Who and what is the "Israel of God"? Cutting through the confusion that abounds today, noted theologian and Bible scholar O. Palmer Robertson develops a biblical theology of Israel's land, people, worship, and lifestyle. Arguing against replacement theology—the view that the church replaces Israel—he shows that the church is rather an expansion of Israel. His book is essential listening for those who want to better understand the relation of the Old and New Testaments and respond wisely to political policies, popular Christian teaching, and contemporary events.

This is a scripture-saturated, chapter-by-chapter Bible study podcast designed to help you grow in your relationship with Jesus, deepen your confidence in God’s Word and promises, and apply it to real life: fear, anxiety, addiction, relationships, calling, and more. Whether you’re a new Christian or a lifelong believer, you’ll find clear teaching, Christ-centered insight, and space to meet with God in every episode.Follow this Christian Bible study podcast if you’ve been looking for a simple way to go deeper in Scripture—one chapter, one promise, one step of obedience at a time.

“The history of Satan, prince of the demonic world, is the story of one of the weirdest of man’s illusions,” writes McCabe. In this text, McCabe treats the devil essentially as a creature of folklore, originating in prehistoric times. He demonstrates how the influence of belief in the devil has dwindled dramatically with the spread of scientific investigation and rationality.

Henry Mulford Tichenor (1858 - 1922) was a writer and journalist, who was a very active free thinker in the early Twentieth Century. A special target of Tichenor was organized religion, which he viewed as an absurdly contrived cultural artefact. In The Olympian Gods he applies a critical scalpel to the religion of the ancient Greeks, which he regarded as an obvious precursor to Christianity.

🎙️ Welcome to Our Podcast! ✝️Catholic Lectionary Today (CLT) 📖 is dedicated to making it easier than ever to remember and practice your Catholic faith 🙏 in a world where attending church regularly can be challenging.Our service provides daily Catholic Mass readings ⛪ from the Lectionary, the official book where scheduled readings are arranged by the Church. The Lectionary follows a three-year cycle 🔄, with Sunday readings rotating through years A, B, and C.In Year A, the Gospels are mostly from Matthew 📜; Year B features mostly Mark ✍️; and Year C focuses on Luke ...

Join brothers Dr Matthew Hoskin and Father Jonathan Hoskin as they explore the devotional tradition of Anglican spirituality.

They say the Devil’s in the details, but when conspiracies captivate our imaginations, we often overlook the real devils walking among us. From the creators of the hit podcast The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill comes a new show, Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, which takes you back to the Satanic Panic that gripped America in the 1980s and 90s. This limited series explores how hysteria gripped parents and teens through cautionary tales like Go Ask Alice, influenced notorious criminal cases like the West Memphis Three, and catapulted the political agenda of the Moral Majority. Join as we seek to ...