God Without Religion: Questioning Centuries of Accepted TruthsThe groundbreaking and enlightening book that offers “a more intelligent and thoughtful approach to the spiritual life” (Thomas Moore, New York Times–bestselling author). Disillusioned with organized religion, millions of people turn to secular humanism, neo-atheism, New Age thinking, Eastern religious practices, and mysticism—while others retreat from spirituality altogether. A more satisfying and transformative option is to embark on a quest to discover what is real to you. Using time-tested tools of investigation into your own sense of self, you can examine your present beliefs, explore the nature of reality, and ultimately expand your identity and awareness. God Without Religion introduces this age-old approach to self-inquiry for today’s readers. Step by step, it offers a bridge between organized religion and self-realization for anyone questioning traditional dogma or its legacy of divisiveness. It also assists in overcoming limitations and notions of exclusivity promoted by modern-day movements. Included are seventeen universal techniques for developing a personal understanding of the underlying substance of existence and broadening your view of yourself, others, and all of life. This updated edition includes new details about the author’s personal experiences with each technique. These highly relatable new passages will help you connect with each concept in a personal way, so that you can discover—or rediscover—your own spiritual path to clarity. |
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Contents
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GODS M ADE IN THE IMAGE OF MEN | 12 |
MIRACLES AND THE MIND | 29 |
REVELATION AND REASON | 43 |
RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY | 58 |
TERRORISM IN THE NAME OF GOD | 70 |
A BIGGER PICTURE OF HUMAN PROGRESS | 81 |
THE CYCLE THEORY | 83 |
THE SELF IN SOCIETY | 157 |
A NEW MYTH TO SPARK SOCIAL REFORM | 184 |
TESTING TODAYS CHOICES | 199 |
CAN WE KNOW GOD? | 201 |
MODERN SPIRITUAL MOVEMENTS | 219 |
VULNERABILITY OF THE SELF | 235 |
CELEBRATING APOSTASY | 246 |
CONCLUSION | 257 |
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God Without Religion: Questioning Centuries of Accepted Truths Sankara Saranam No preview available - 2016 |
God Without Religion: Questioning Centuries of Accepted Truths Śaṇkara Śaranam No preview available - 2008 |
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