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Book Synopsis Breaking the Chains of Religious Illusion by : Christine Peters
Download or read book Breaking the Chains of Religious Illusion written by Christine Peters and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2024-05-12 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you experienced religious trauma or spiritual abuse? If the answer is yes, this book is for you! This story is one woman’s journey to healing emotionally, mentally and physically after being raised in a religious cult. This poignant memoir tells of the heartache of being taught fear of God and how it affects our thought processes even after leaving the cult situation as an adult. It outlines the whys of some of the decisions we make based on what one was taught within the walls of a finely tuned cult/religious situation and how these teachings shape us and all the decisions we make about our lives. Choice and free will are within us all and by keeping an open mind to possibilities, a healing journey begins. Make the choice to heal your soul!
Book Synopsis A Theory of System Justification by : John T. Jost
Download or read book A Theory of System Justification written by John T. Jost and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A leading psychologist explains why nearly all of us—including many of those who are persecuted and powerless—so often defend the social systems that cause misery and injustice. Why do we so often defend the very social systems that are responsible for injustice and exploitation? In A Theory of System Justification, John Jost argues that we are motivated to defend the status quo because doing so serves fundamental psychological needs for certainty, security, and social acceptance. We want to feel good not only about ourselves and the groups to which we belong, but also about the overarching social structure in which we live, even when it hurts others and ourselves. Jost lays out the wide range of evidence for his groundbreaking theory and examines its implications for our communities and our democracy. Drawing on twenty-five years of research, he provides an accessible account of system justification theory and its insights. System justification helps to explain deep contradictions, including the feeling among some women that they don’t deserve the same salaries as men and the tendency of some poor people to vote for policies that increase economic inequality. The theory illuminates the most pressing social and political issues of our time—why has it been so hard to combat anthropogenic climate change?—as well as some of the most intimate—why do some black children prefer white dolls to black ones and why do some people stay in bad relationships? Jost’s theory has far-reaching implications, and he offers numerous insights that political activists and social justice advocates can use to promote change.
Book Synopsis The Grand Illusion by : Sadhu Swarup Singh
Download or read book The Grand Illusion written by Sadhu Swarup Singh and published by Author House. This book was released on 2010-07-13 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In “The Grand Illusion” professor Singh offers unbiased comments from the rationalist’s point of view on the concepts of God, belief, customs and ceremonies- which we collectively call “religion.” His comments are quite comprehensive, embracing worship, prayer, holy books and places, miracles and salvation, as well as the theory of karma, attributes of God and life's purpose. The author’s goal is to shed light on the absurdity of certain ideas, attitudes, and activities in the spiritual realm of religion and faith, thus helping mankind free its thinking from the stifling grip of irrationality, i.e., to become its own helper and savior. His reasoning demonstrates that- just as religious followers believe that "God only helps those who help themselves"- it is humankind, and not God, who is responsible for saving itself. In other words, a spiritual entity saving mankind is an historical absurdity; humanity must be its own savior. The author wants to awaken humanity from its spiritual slumber and open its eyes so that people see for themselves how their behavior is steeped in irrationality. Man is a rational being and his cognition and behavior should confirm and justify rationality. Unfortunately, in any conflict between emotions and intellect, the former invariably wins. Why is that? Emotion (irrationality) is as old as life itself, whereas intellect (rationality) is comparatively an infant on the life's evolutionary scale. Humanity must recognize and nourish this infant so that it develops and becomes our dependable guide. It is not the author's intention to criticize or condemn any religion; religion stands condemned by the behavior of its own followers. In truth, religion has failed in raising man to any higher level and humanity has remained unsaved despite a horde of saviors. The path to progress, enlightenment or further evolutionary growth, without a doubt, lies through reason and rationality - not through religious fervor. The only religion worthy of mankind is "Rationalism and Humanism."
Book Synopsis Beyond the Chains of Illusion by : Erich Fromm
Download or read book Beyond the Chains of Illusion written by Erich Fromm and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2013-03-26 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profound insights into Karl Marx and Sigmund Freud from the “prolific and eclectic” social theorist and bestselling author of Escape from Freedom (The Washington Post). According to renowned psychoanalyst Erich Fromm, three people shaped the essential character of the twentieth century: Albert Einstein, Karl Marx, and Sigmund Freud. While the first two figures had a great physical and political impact on the world, Fromm believes that Freud had an even deeper impact, because he changed how we think about ourselves. Beyond the Chains of Illusion is one of Fromm’s most autobiographical works, as Fromm not only comments on the ideas of Freud and Marx, but also crystallizes his own theories on social character and unconscious values. The book brilliantly summarizes Fromm’s ideas on how culture and society shape our behavior. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Erich Fromm including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s estate.
Download or read book The Way of God written by Sher Gill Galib and published by Grosvenor House Publishing. This book was released on 2023-01-01 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Way of God is based on; Omnipotent, Omniscient and Omnipresent. Therefore: It Just Is. There are no two ways; either you live within a spiritual fountain or wait at the seashore. Spirit is the essence of God and it is everywhere. The Way of God is for the Seekers who want to feel the presence of God here and now. Once you are in the presence of God, there is nothing you cannot know or understand. Each chapter of this book leads the Seeker to live a balanced life. This life has to be lived consciously and make the most of it. The more qualities of God you can adopt, the near to it you will feel. We are individual and universal similar to God.
Book Synopsis Pious Citizens by : Monica M. Ringer
Download or read book Pious Citizens written by Monica M. Ringer and published by Syracuse University Press. This book was released on 2011-12-13 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Pious Citizens, Ringer tells the story of a major intellectual revolution in nineteenth- and early twentieth-century India and Iran, one that radically transformed the role of religion in society. At this time, key theological debates revolved around Zoroastrianism’s capacity to generate “progress” and “civilization.” Armed with both the destructive and creative capacities of historicism, reformers reevaluated their own religious tradition, molding Zoroastrian belief and practice according to contemporary ideas of rational religion and its potential to create pious citizens. Ringer demonstrates how rational and enlightened religion, characterized by social responsibility and the interiorization of piety, was understood as essential for the development of modern individuals, citizens, new public space, national identity, and secularism. She argues persuasively that reformers believed not only that social reform must be accompanied by religious reform but that it was in fact a product of religious reform. Pious Citizens offers new insights into the theological premises behind the promotion of secularism, the privatization of religion, and the development of new national identities. Ringer’s work also explores growing connections between the Iranian and Indian Zoroastrian communities and the revival of the ancient Persian past.
Book Synopsis Faith Without Illusions by : Andrew Byers
Download or read book Faith Without Illusions written by Andrew Byers and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2011-02-28 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cynicism has become almost a cliché. It pervades the culture and defines the age--and threatens to derail faith. Andrew Byers identifies the primary factors in the church that inspire disillusionment rather than faith, but he goes beyond that to help struggling cynics channel their frustrations into the redemptive vocations found in the Bible: the prophet, the sage, the tragic poet. These all find their fulfillment in Jesus, and he in turn inspires cynics from the apostle Paul to you and me to embrace our saintly calling--hopeful realism.
Book Synopsis Communion with God by : Neale Donald Walsch
Download or read book Communion with God written by Neale Donald Walsch and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-10-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neale Donald Walsch has changed the way the world thinks about God. His books have beentranslated into twenty-five languages, and his Conversations With God series, book1, book 2, and book 3, have all been New York Times bestsellers-book 1 for over two years. In the Conversations books, Walsch shared with his readers the beginning of a sacred relationship, as he began an exchange with God on everything from love and faith, to life and death, and good and evil. And then, as Walsch recounted in Friendship with God, something else extraordinary began to happen. His relationship with God began to strengthen and deepen, just as our own relationships do, into a friendship. Now in Communion with God, his most richly intimate book yet, Walsch discovers how to elevate that friendship to a state of communion. In this blueprint for seekers, he reveals The Ten Illusions of Man-the misconceptions we hold about ourselves and our world and our God. He describes with striking clarity how we might heal the great divide that has arisen from these illusions. And as he explores the true meaning of bringing God into our everyday lives, of having the courage of our convictions. Walsch shows us that we can only break free from our illusions when we act always from a place of deep fellowship with all that is holy-a place of communion with God.
Book Synopsis Science and Free Will by : Sam Shipley
Download or read book Science and Free Will written by Sam Shipley and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2018-10-12 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christ, not free will, will break the chains of bondage. “So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed” John 8:36 Do you want to know the real reason you chose your wife or husband, university, job, etc? Neuroscience is proving that 95 percent of the decisions concerning all that we think, do, or speak are decisions made by our subconscious minds. A part of this proof is the scientific declaration that unless a decision is consciously made, it can’t be a free will decision. This is a modern update of Sigmund Freud’s discoveries that the subconscious mind is the “kitchen” where everything is cooked up and stored and waiting for an opportunity to tell our conscious minds what to do. Our conscious behavior and mind is dictated by our unconscious kitchen. This book offers a unique approach in combining science with sola scriptural discipline of Bible interpretation. Its primary theme is to dispute the veracity of free will and its centuries old use and provide a reason for why it refuses to die. “Much of what we do every minute of every day is unconscious. Life would be chaos if everything were on the forefront of our consciousness.” —Paul Whelan, neuroscientist. “There is nothing that you do, there is no thought that you have, there is no awareness, there is no lack of awareness, there is nothing that marks your daily existence that doesn’t have a neuro code... .” —Clinton Kilts, professor in the Department of Phychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University. “But if I do the very thing I do not wish to do... .” In Romans 7:16, Paul establishes the biblical proof of the existence of our subconscious minds telling us what to do.
Book Synopsis Breaking Chains of Darkness and Setting the Captives Free by : James Fent
Download or read book Breaking Chains of Darkness and Setting the Captives Free written by James Fent and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-29 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DELIVERANCE is a powerful weapon God has given His church to defeat Satan and set His people free! However, no one can live in sin and also walk in the power of God! When we accept Christ as our Savior, we become sons of God, washed clean by His blood, and when we die we go to heaven. This however, does not mean we are totally free and our problems will come to an end. We are still bound by our past; struggling with hurts, bitterness, lack of forgiveness, depression, illness, addictions, or just plain feeling defeated in life. We remain in bondage because although our spirit is born again, our soul (will, emotions and mind) and physical body need to be renewed and transformed. These are the areas that need deliverance. This manual is a comprehensive bible based study about the ministry of deliverance initiated by Jesus Christ. It includes a wide variety of related topics including: can a Christian have a demon, how demons enter, the origin of Satan and demons generational curses, soul ties, spiritual warfare, the believer's authority, ministry to children, the deliverance process and much more.
Book Synopsis Awakening Through Love by : Farid Mostamand
Download or read book Awakening Through Love written by Farid Mostamand and published by Crescent Health Center. This book was released on 2023-10-10 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a transformative odyssey of self-discovery and growth with "Awakening Through Love." Guided by the timeless wisdom of Rumi, this book offers a profound and accessible exploration of the human experience, unveiling a path to understanding, acceptance, and enlightenment. Rumi invites you to delve into the realms of self-discovery, love, and spiritual awakening. This captivating journey begins by unraveling the intricacies of the "religion of love," a path that leads to self-awareness and personal growth. The pillars of this profound philosophy, meticulously illuminated through Rumi's verses, inspire readers to transcend boundaries and embrace the divine essence within. Venture deeper into the heart of Rumi's teachings as the book's second part unfolds. Step by step, his philosophy is dissected and unveiled, offering practical insights into each facet of the journey. Through poignant interpretations, relatable anecdotes, and tangible examples, readers will uncover the transformative power of self-awareness, the liberating essence of letting go, and the profound grace of forgiveness. In these pages, the profound message of Rumi comes to life, offering a roadmap to living authentically, navigating emotional landscapes, and attaining inner peace. "Awakening Through Love" is a beacon of light for those seeking to cultivate self-compassion, embrace their emotions, and harness the courage to face life's challenges head-on. Whether you're embarking on your quest for self-discovery or seeking guidance on forging deeper connections with the world around you, this book is a valuable companion. With Rumi's timeless wisdom as your guide, you'll find solace in the understanding that your journey is a universal quest for truth, love, and purpose. Open the door to profound insights, embark on a transformative path, and discover the radiance of your being through the pages of "Awakening Through Love."
Book Synopsis Doctrinal Bondage by : Verlin Pardon
Download or read book Doctrinal Bondage written by Verlin Pardon and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Breaking the Chains of Limitations Against Our Destiny by : Chatequa Pinkston
Download or read book Breaking the Chains of Limitations Against Our Destiny written by Chatequa Pinkston and published by . This book was released on 2013-03-16 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ChristianThe biggest hindrances that we face are in our mind. If we are not careful then they can hold us from our destiny. God is calling us to a place of freedom so that we can become what He ordained us to be since the beginning. This book discussed the mindsets that bind us and how to be free through the Word of God.
Download or read book Missing Us written by Ryan LaMothe, Ph.D and published by Jason Aronson, Incorporated. This book was released on 2013-05-09 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A foundational premise in this book is that the question and struggle of the 21st century for people in Western societies is one of community. To be relevant and helpful, psychological and, in particular, psychoanalytic theories must consider this question and struggle. This unique and valuable book seeks to reframe psychoanalytic theory and practice in terms of community and experiences of communion.
Download or read book Breaking Chains written by Dawn Brown and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-05-28 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breaking Chains was ushered in behind the birth of Refl ections of Madison because God empowers me through the Holy Spirit to continue this journey with His inspiration, direction and gift of writing. As Victoria faces turmoil and loss in her life, her faith wavers and breaks when she turns from the one constant upon which she should depend. This leaves her vulnerable to forces that malevolently twist her life into a pain-fi lled journey of discovery, whereupon she eventually realizes that she had the solution to her problems in her heart all along. Breaking the chains of old is a process of identifying and eliminating or conquering generational sins. In my opinion: once you’ve been in the presence of God. He gives you the power of discernment... to identify the sin and the tools to conquer sin, individually.
Book Synopsis Feminism Without Illusions by : Elizabeth Fox-Genovese
Download or read book Feminism Without Illusions written by Elizabeth Fox-Genovese and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 1991 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In arguing that feminism has neither adequately acknowledged its ties to individualism nor squarely faced the extent to which many of its campaigns for social justice are based on the insistence of rights for the individual over good of the community, thi
Book Synopsis Addiction to Religion by : Mahfooz Kanwar Ph.D.
Download or read book Addiction to Religion written by Mahfooz Kanwar Ph.D. and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-05-22 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the Second World War, in the 1950s and beyond, we embraced revolutionary emancipation of women, among other things, which led to an unprecedented sexual and cultural revolution, especially in the West. We discarded some of the old ways of doing things, and we opened the door to a brand-new and modern civilization in the 1960s, 1970s, and early 1980s. The sexual and cultural revolution led us to secularism, which challenged many draconian mores, including those in Muslim countries such as Pakistan, Malaysia, Turkey, Iran, Tunisia, and Morocco. That was when I published one of my books, Sociology of Religion: Changing Conceptions in the Structure of Islam. However, in relatively recent times, we have faced the backward process of reverting to traditional norms. That reversed cultural change led to fundamentalism, including fundamentalism in religion, which is a precursor to addiction to religion. That has ultimately resulted in national and international terrorism. That born-again trend encouraged me to do research in this field, including addiction to religion. That led me to write this book. I have concluded in this book that both addiction to drugs and addiction to religion are a disease, a delirium, and a psychic syndrome influenced by a mental disorder. During the last two to three decades, there has been a significant rise in religious fundamentalism leading to addiction to religion, which has caused global havoc. Religion has been hijacked, misused, and abused, largely by semiliterate believers in all organized religions. Religious addiction is perhaps worse than drug addiction. Other books by the Author 1. The Sociology of Family: An Interdisciplinary Approach 2. Sociology of Criminal Behaviour 3. Sociology of Religion: Changing Conceptions in the Structure of Islam 4. Murder and Homicide in Pakistan 5. Issues in Canadian Sociology (with Hewa) 6. Issues in Canadian Sociology, 2nd Ed. (with Swenson) 7. Canadian Sociology (with Swenson) 8. Journey to Success (my autobiography, currently in its tenth edition)
