The World's Religions: Worldviews and Contemporary IssuesThis book enables readers to gain an understanding of the world's religions by discussing their history, stances on contemporary issues, and how they compare and contrast to each other. It includes a discussion of several relatively new and emerging religions, as well as coverage of the indigenous religions of Africa and North America. It also examines various beliefs about current world issues such as ecology and euthanasia. |
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Contents
What Is the Relationship between Science | 10 |
Questions of Human Identity 21 Questions of Human | 23 |
Chapter Summary | 32 |
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The World's Religions: Worldviews and Contemporary Issues William A. Young No preview available - 2004 |
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