Religion Confused Vs The Higher Power Clarified

This book is dedicated to recovering alcoholics and addicts all over the world. Although I have been counseling recovering alcoholics and addicts for over thirty years, an opposing force seems to interrupt the process. That opposing force appears to be religion. People in recovery seem to believe that the "Higher Power" and religion is one in the same. When expressing their inability to turn their will over to a Higher Power, they make the following statements: "Those folk in church are always judging me. It seems like they're sharping their knives as I tell my story. They look down on me and act like they are better than me." I found that to be very detrimental to their recovery process. So I did my best to explain to them that religion is a man-made concept, and that the "Higher Power" is a divine existence well beyond man's control. Apparently, they were talking about Religious Fundamentalist, which, according to World Atlas, are people who believe in the absolute authority of a sacred religious text or teaching of a particular religious leader, prophet, and God. Beliefs and feelings, rather than fact, make Religion the most powerful phenomenon known to man! Am I confused by religion, or did religion confuse me? It is clear that most people participating in organized religion are nothing more than a group of bullies. They adopt a cause and loosely quote a scripture from the Bible to justify their quest. In most cases, the cause that they are against does not affect them directly. For example, a bowling establishment is being bullied by the church members belonging to a church located next door. Representatives from the church said that they would boycott the bowling establishment if the establishment sold beer. Please note that the bowling establishment was built and established before the church was built next to it.

Spirituality, Religion, and Peace Education attempts to deeply explore the universal and particular dimensions of education for inner and communal peace. This co-edited book contains fifteen chapters on world spiritual traditions, religions, and their connections and relevance to peacebuilding and peacemaking. This book examines the teachings and practices of Confucius, of Judaism, Islamic Sufism, Christianity, Quakerism, Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, and of Indigenous spirituality. Secondly, it explores teaching and learning processes rooted in self discovery, skill development, and contemplative practices for peace. Topics in various chapters include: the Buddhist practice of tonglen; an indigenous Hawaiian practice of Ho’oponopono for forgiveness and conflict resolution; pilgrimage and labyrinth walking for right action; Twelve Step Programs for peace; teaching from a religious/spiritual perspective; narrative inquiry, Daoism, and peace curriculum; Gandhi, deep ecology, and multicultural peace education in teacher education; peacemaking and spirituality in undergraduate courses; and wisdom-based learning in teacher education. Peace education practices stemming from wisdom traditions can promote stillness as well as enliven, awaken, and urge reconciliation, connection, wisdom cultivation, and transformation and change in both teachers and students in diverse educational contexts. In various chapters of this book, a critique of competition, consumerism, and materialism undergird the analysis. More than just a critique, some chapters provide both conceptual and practical clarity for deeper engagement in peaceful action and change in society. Cultural awareness and understanding are fostered through a focus on the positive aspects of wisdom traditions rather than the negative aspects and historical complexities of violence and conflict as result of religious hegemony.

Completely revised and updated for the postmodern age, So What's the Difference? gives you easy-to-understand, nonjudgmental answers to the question, "How does orthodox biblical Christianity differ from other faiths?" Here Fritz Ridenour explains the basic tenets of Protestantism, Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jehovah's Witnesses, Christian Science, New Age, Mormonism, and other religions and belief systems of the world. You will also learn why relative thinking--the idea that there is no objective, absolute truth--has become the predominant mindset in our culture, and how you can respond. This bestselling guide will help you recognize the real differences between the Christian faith and other viewpoints and make it easier for you to explain and share your faith with others.

This collection of essays provides an insight into the theoretical and methodological debates within the academic study of religion in Hanover and beyond over the last years.

Using logic, common sense, philosophy, ethics, history, and science, the author rebuts every argument that claims to “prove” the existence of God. IS THERE REALLY A GOD? OR DOES GOD EXIST ONLY IN OUR HEADS? IS THE BIBLE TRULY GOD’S WORD? OR IS IT A JUMBLE OF FANCIFUL MYTHS? Atheist Universe details why God is unnecessary to explain the universe’s diversity, organization and beauty. Using simple, straightforward logic, this book rebuts every argument that claims to “prove” God’s existence. A comprehensive primer for countering today’s religious dogma, Atheist Universe addresses all the historical and scientific questions, including: •What is atheism, and why is it so misunderstood? •If God is a myth, then how did the universe appear? •Without God, is there an objective “right” and “wrong”? •What is the meaning of life without God? •Is there evidence of Jesus’s miracles and resurrection? •Can atheists explain “near death” experiences and medical miracles? •Can science and the Bible realistically be reconciled? •What is the behind-the-scenes relationship between politics and religion? “An admirable work.” —Richard Dawkins “David’s work will be very useful for anyone combating harmful religious beliefs. Honest, frank, and right to the point!”—Albert Ellis, Ph.D., father of modern psychotherapy, author of A Guide to Rational Living

Though certainly not an original or novel topic of discussion, cellist, conductor, and curious thinker, Lee Richey, invites and encourages the reader to think, question, consider, and explore the specifics and meaning of their faith or philosophy - most specifically, belief in a Supreme Being. Hence, A Supreme Question. While offering no definitive conclusion, Richey combines personal perspectives, with the scholarly documentation of renown religious and scientific authors, in an attempt to help illuminate how and why humanity is drawn to religion, deities, God, science, evolution, or any combination. At the very least, he hopes to encourage a continued and respectful dialogue and debate.

When it comes to religion, people often have more questions than answers. In A Beginners Guide to God, author Eric Neal hopes to eliminate some confusion surrounding religion and provide a clear and universal pathway to the creator. In this guide, Neal addresses some of lifes biggest questions: Does God exist? What happens when we die? Is this our only life? Who created the universe? How was the universe created? Why was it created? What is the spiritual realm? Why do people believe in a higher power? In addition to addressing the large questions, A Beginners Guide to God explores the origins, history, and leadership of some of the worlds major religions and provides a synopsis of their teachings. A Beginners Guide to God offers a general guide to spark interest and clarify aspects of mankinds most important questions. Its goal is to help us make sense of religion, its progression, and the existence of a higher power. This is Eric Neals first book, produced after many years of contemplation on the plight of religion in the modern age.

When it comes to religion, people often have more questions than answers. In A Beginner's Guide to God, author Eric Neal hopes to eliminate some confusion surrounding religion and provide a clear and universal pathway to the creator. In this guide, Neal addresses some of life's biggest questions: Does God exist? What happens when we die? Is this our only life? Who created the universe? How was the universe created? Why was it created? What is the spiritual realm? Why do people believe in a higher power? In addition to addressing the large questions, A Beginner's Guide to God explores the origins, history, and leadership of some of the world's major religions and provides a synopsis of their teachings. A Beginner's Guide to God offers a general guide to spark interest and clarify aspects of mankind's most important questions. Its goal is to help us make sense of religion, its progression, and the existence of a higher power. This is Eric Neal's first book, produced after many years of contemplation on the plight of religion in the modern age.