Modern Religion

Atheists are launching a new wave of attacks against Christianity and faith in God. It's hard to know how to handle their claims that they have a more enlightened, scientific, and sophisticated worldview. How can you respond with precision to arguments against your faith? With instructive clarity, Dr. Louis Markos confronts the modern-day atheists' claims that new evidence disproves the existence of God. In fact, you will find that the "proof" they peddle is not new at all. Rather, they recycle claims that have already been disproven by Christian thinkers of the past.

Has God withdrawn his special blessing from the United States? Americans ponder that painful question in troubled times, as we did during the devastation of the Civil War and after the assassinations of the '60s, and as we do in our present polarization. Yet, somehow - on battlefields, across western wilderness, and in raucous convention halls - astounding events have reliably advanced America, restoring faith in the Republic’s providential protection. In this provocative historical narrative, Michael Medved brings to life 10 haunting tales that reveal this purposeful pattern.

The topic of neurotheology has garnered increasing attention in the academic, religious, scientific, and popular worlds. But there have been no attempts to explore more specifically how Jewish religious thought and experience may intersect with neurotheology. The Rabbi's Brain engages this groundbreaking area.

This audiobook dives deep into the true meaning of Original Sin as presented in the Bible and Christian theology. Explore how concupiscence stems from Adam and Eve’s disobedience, leaving humanity powerless to overcome this inherited flaw without divine intervention. Discover why no human effort alone can restore us to original holiness and how Christ’s sacrifice provides the only path to overcome our fallen nature.

Why do Church leaders and Christian organizations struggle to connect with modern audiences? Where once the church was a cornerstone of local communities, today many people believe it is irrelevant or out of touch. And so, church leaders are now stuck between a warped public perception and the true message of the Gospel. If you care about the Christian message today, it is hard not to feel discouraged.

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.

When her Hawaiian lover communicates to her on her laptop after his death, everything changes for Christel, a Dutch retreat guide in Hawaii. To her amazement, she can communicate back to him. She invites him to choose for life and astounding doctors see him come back to life. This was just the beginning. Forty-nine Days describes a deeply visceral experience in which she as an intuitive can feel, sense and hear the realms her Hawaiian lover is going through. Conversely, he can precisely describe events in her reality on her laptop screen.

Modern Christianity is in the midst of a veritable schism along the fault lines of society's culture wars. Only if we understand the origins of this split can we find our way to unity. Though few may realize it today, Jesus's ministry unfolded in a crisis very similar to the one society is now battling. In fact, were it not for the truly catastrophic conditions in early first-century Galilee, his reimagining of the three quintessential virtues of the Torah—social justice; compassion toward one another; and an abiding love of God—would have likely failed to attract a wide following.

A spiritual journey with extraordinary encounters. Yon Rou's memoir is a kaleidoscopic ride through the upper echelons of New York Society and the nature-worshipping, sword-wielding world of East Asian religious and martial arts. Monk of Park Avenue divulges a privileged childhood in Manhattan, followed by the bitter rigors of kung fu in China and meditations in Daoist temples. Join Yon Rou's adventure as he encounters kings, Nobel laureates, and the Mob.

Unabashed Faith is a roadmap for living a vibrant, resilient, and authentic Christian life in today's world. Whether you're new to Christianity or looking to deepen your faith, Andy Doyle's progressive message will empower you to confront modern challenges and reinforce a practice of faith.

Too often, fatness has been viewed as a moral failing. Fat Christian women in particular are shamed and marginalized by the message that they are failing God because they can't change their bodies. More of You will challenge that status quo, teaching listeners to resist the shame and guilt that is pressed onto them by the world and instead to embrace their bodies, take up space, and learn to navigate the world in ways that allow them to flourish. With wit and candor, Amanda Martinez Beck compiles her hard-won wisdom to give the skinny on thriving in a fat body.

A concise, easy-to-listen introduction to Theosophical thought and the esoteric principles shared by the brilliant mystic H. P. Blavatsky.

This volume gathers studies by prominent scholars and philosophers about the question how have major figures from the history of philosophy, and some contemporary philosophers, addressed "the ultimate why question": why is there anything at all rather than nothing whatsoever? The authors take this question seriously, striving to go beyond accounting for the present state of reality as distinguished from a prior or subsequent state, to the more profound question of discerning why anything whatsoever exists.

Cursed Britain unveils the enduring power of witchcraft, curses, and black magic in modern times. Few topics are so secretive or controversial. Yet, whether in the 1800s or the early 2000s, when disasters struck or personal misfortunes mounted, many Britons found themselves believing in things they had previously dismissed—dark supernatural forces. Historian Thomas Waters here explores the lives of cursed or bewitched people, along with the witches and witch-busters who helped and harmed them.

In the first three books of the Torn Between Two World series, we established a framework for human dualism. In the fourth book, we move from a philosophical discussion to a hands-on self-help presentation, providing helpful answers to everyday issues. Every human being can aspire to their full potential, and therefore, all the suggestions in this book can be used to move closer to this goal, regardless of the current state of your spiritual health.

Unveils 12 ancient kinds of idolatry that caused the judgments of God to come upon the world and are flourishing again today. Even now, their ripple effects - darkened minds, unbelief, oppression, and violence - are bringing on God's judgments, spelling the end of the world as we know it.

Sei alla ricerca di una vita caratterizzata da abbondanza, relazioni profonde e autentica realizzazione? "The Modern Shaman" offre una prospettiva rivoluzionaria per chi desidera esplorare il potenziale nascosto all'interno di sé e trasformare la propria vita in un'opera d'arte. Questo libro non è semplicemente una guida; è un invito a intraprendere un viaggio di trasformazione personale attraverso l'applicazione di "codici" – esercizi potenti e pratici disegnati per sbloccare il tuo potenziale infinito.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to become a witch? Maybe you are interested in understanding the rich history of witchcraft and all of the intricacies that come from different paths the Pagan world has to offer? Perhaps you already have a basic understanding of witchcraft’s history, but you want to know what witchcraft looks like in the modern world? Modern Witchcraft for Beginners is the ideal place to start your journey into becoming a witch, and making sure you learn everything you need to be successful.

Delve deeper into the history of the witches. Find out what it means to be a Witch as you look at some of the lighter - and darker - times in witchcraft's past. Become entranced by the true spirit of the witches as you discover that the world of witchcraft is not dead. It is alive and it is thriving. With spells and solutions to numerous predicaments, requirements, and problems, you are going to learn how to become comfortable with witchcraft.

Taste real magic. Drawing on her electric craft and harnessing influences from Wiccan and rootwork practices, Anaïs Alexandre shares a collection of delicious potions for the modern witch. This book of drinkable spells offers the powers of time-honored wisdom in truly delectable form. Sip on a subtle love potion, draw monetary fortune your way with a lucky prosperi-tea, or spread friendship vibes with a warming party punch; as the wheel of the year turns, discover your own craft through the magic of mixology.