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This book is aimed primarily at Catholics but has much to offer any Christian who is prepared to approach it with an open mind. For such a person, it offers an interesting and unique insight into a Catholic perspective on the times we are living in. It is a call for a radical reappraisal of what it means to be a mainstream Catholic.
It is the considered view of the author that the Catholic Church, particularly in the Western world, has grown lukewarm...
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Sir David the Bard or David was an ex-temple worker for the Mormon Church. Being a active member for 50 years, he married 6 times and bore 13 children while completing nearly 2 masters degrees at BYU. This is a compilation of his rants, raves, funny stories and crazy experiences being an ex-Mormon in a totally dominant Mormon society. His views may seem unbelievable but they are actually true and really happened to him. His stories are unique, funny,...
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This book covers in a humorous way a man's journey out of the Mormon church into atheism.in addition he was a Mormon temple worker, married 6 times, father of 14 children, 2 of which were adopted, And holds 2 masters degrees from BYU, in child development and human psychology. He has many books about what it was like growing up in in Utah being a Mormon, and describes all their crazy ways.
This book covers in a humorous way a man's journey out of...
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How To Tell If a Mormon Agrees With You. History written by their own historians, prophets, and leaders. That's completely baloney. It exposes what they really believe, and the massive hypocrisy found in most every Mormon, everywhere. This book is one in a series; It talks about Mormon wacky ways of avoiding tough questions about their doctrine, beliefs, and history written here. You will find yourself laughing out loud more than once.
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My book consists of seven chapters as follows:
Chapter 1 - What is Agnosticism
Chapter 2 - What is Religious Faith
Chapter 3 - Common Objections to the Bible
Chapter 4 - The Random Cruelty of Life
Chapter 5 - Assorted Quotes and Humorous Tidbits
Chapter 6 - Some Noted Agnostics
Chapter 7 - Quotes from Yours Truly
The book explores the possibility that there is no transcendent, creative intelligence beyond the universe; that the Cosmos is all...
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This book shows how close the world came to nuclear catastrophe under President Reagan and how this was prompted by what the author calls 'biblical BS'. The book begins with a brief survey for the purpose of clarifying to the reader the nature of their own religious belief. It then continues into an explanation of the pre-historic religious impulse. After defining what is meant by 'biblical BS' in chapter 3, the author looks at the topics of 'objectivity',...
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Deceit. Hatred. Intolerance. Mind control. Threats of eternal damnation. Sexual and psychological abuse. War and death. 911. Religion, created and promulgated by man, is a major player in these and countless other atrocities and abuses of the human body, mind and spirit. Billions remain shackled by the fears and superstitions forced upon them by religious leaders, whose only claim to authority is the one they falsely claim God has given them. True...
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In this book you will also find out about the enormous amount of maiming and killing the has been going on for almost two thousand years between the three main religions that believe in the same God. The Christians, Muslims, and the Jews have been at this hateful nonsense for all this time.
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This intimate kaleidoscopic journal takes the reader through the cycles of faith and doubt that typify the author's spiritual journey from his childhood and youth in Puerto Rico to his retirement years in the United States. Lyrical prose, poetry, and story combine to express the vagaries of a spirituality that, at one and the same time, is unable to gloss over the difficult, often heartbreaking questions of faith, and yet cannot give up on the longing...
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This book explores the ancient and mystical history of gemstones unveiling a rich tapestry woven with cultural significance, spiritual symbolism, and a deep reverence for the Earth's treasures. For millennia, gemstones have captivated human imagination, adorning royalty, priests, and everyday individuals with their vibrant hues and perceived mystical properties. Embark on a journey through the ages reveals the profound role gemstones have played in...
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The Seduction of Religion offers an illuminating and provocative guide to the religions of the world, focusing on the irrationality of religious beliefs. The point of this book is not to preach atheism so much as it is to encourage its readers to reflect more carefully on why they believe what they believe. Every religion, thinks it is the true religion. But clearly, they cannot all be right. The Seduction of Religion places each of the religions...
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Bill did bellows breathing for a year. This process allowed him to experience the flow of life force energy (prana) in his body and spine. He discovered that this life force was a reflection of his thoughts. That powerful thoughts collected and shone like stars in his mental landscape, projecting various messages consciously and subconsciously.This free journal sets out his experiences. It is a practical guide for anyone who would like to understand...
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This book was written for the benefit of three categories of people: those close to converting to Islam but who have doubts, those who struggle with the whispers of Satan, causing them to doubt Islam, and those interested in learning more about Islam to get closer to God and invite others to the faith.
It's natural to have doubts and to question your beliefs about God and Islam. Islam encourages the one with doubts to seek knowledge and understanding...
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The Book of Jubilees, or, as it is sometimes called, "the little Genesis," purports to be a revelation given by God to Moses through the medium of an angel, and containing a history, divided up into jubilee-periods of forty-nine years, from the creation to the coming of Moses. Though the actual narrative of events is only carried down to the birth and early career of Moses, its author envisages the events of a later time, and in particular certain...
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While Islamic theology differs from Christianity's, Muslims and Christians hold Jesus Christ in high esteem. He is a central figure in both religions, loved, admired, respected, and revered. Both Muslims and Christians believe in Jesus' virgin birth, ability to perform miracles and return at the end of time. However, both religions differ in Christ's nature and life occurrences. While Christians accept Jesus Christ as the divine Son of God, Muslims...
16) There is a God!
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For thousands of years, man has pondered the meaning of life and the universe we live in. In this book, Eugene Williams ponders if there is a God, man's ideas on religion, the meaning (and source) of life, wars, the power of prayer, and much more.He asks and answers big questions, while challenging the reader to open their mind, tapping into a wry sense of humor and years of life experience.Ponder omnipotent beings, aliens, the Bible, positive thinking,...
17) The Codex Gigas
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Unlock the secrets of the ancient world with "The Antikythera Mechanism: Masterpiece of Ancient Engineering Ingenuity." This captivating book takes you on a thrilling adventure of discovery as we unravel the mysteries of one of the fascinating artifacts of ancient engineering ingenuity. The Antikythera Mechanism is a masterpiece of ancient technology that has puzzled historians and scientists for centuries. Discovered by chance in the sea depths,...
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The fanciful, witty and amusing love scenes of and idealized actress of stage and screen at the turn of the twentieth century.
"This little book is not in the least statistical, it is merely the legitimate off-spring of imagination and observation. Personally, the only man that ever told me he could not live without me was divorced by the lady he married two months afterwards, on the ground of cruelty. However, this is my idea of how a popular actress...
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Leading apologists Dr. Norman Geisler and Alex McFarland (President of Southern Evangelical Seminary) look at the important questions of life, including:
• What can we know about the existence of God?
• What can we know about right and wrong?
• Is belief in God compatible with science?
• Is there scientific evidence supporting the belief in God?
• If there is a good God, why is there evil?
• What about all the evil done in the name of...
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