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Spirituality and Religion July 2018
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An appeal to the world : the way to peace in a time of division
by Bstan-'dzin-rgya-mtsho
A noted religious leader addresses the world's time of division, calling on us to draw upon the innate goodness of our shared humanity to overcome the rancor, mistrust and divisiveness that threaten world peace and sustainability.
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Box of Butterflies: Discovering the Unexpected Blessings All Around Us
by Roma Downey
Author alert: Fans of the television show Touched by an Angel will recognize Roma Downey's name; here, she shares stories and reflections from her life, along with inspiring quotes, poems, scripture, and artwork.
Why you might like it: readers looking for encouragement will find hope in Downey's faith in -- and gratitude for -- God.
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Claiming Anishinaabe : Decolonizing the Human Spirit
by Lynn Gehl
Denied her Indigenous status, Lynn Gehl has been fighting her entire life to reclaim mino-pimadiziwin-the good life. Exploring Anishinaabeg philosophy and Anishinaabeg conceptions of truth, Gehl shows how she came to locate her spirit and decolonize her identity, thereby becoming, in her words, "fully human." Gehl also provides a harsh critique of Canada and takes on important anti-colonial battles, including the land claims process and sex discrimination in the Indian Act.
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The Triumph of Christianity: How a Forbidden Religion Swept the World
by Bart D. Ehrman
What it is: the 400-year story of Christianity's growth, from a fringe sect of 20 illiterate peasants into Western civilization's dominant faith. New Testament scholar Bart Ehrman follows the birth of the religion from Galilee to the Roman Empire, including the conversion of Emperor Constantine in 312 AD. Further reading: The Triumph of Christianity: How the Jesus Movement Became the World's Largest Religion by Rodney Stark.
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What the Qur'an meant and why it matters : And Why It Matters
by Garry Wills
A Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and religious scholar redirects his lifelong focus on Christianity and takes open-minded look at the Qur’an, finding the original meaning of the sacred text and showing numerous parallels between it and the Old and New Testaments.
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