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Spirituality and Religion September 2019
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| Leaving the Witness: Exiting a Religion and Finding a Life by Amber ScorahWhat it's about: the personal and religious trials of third-generation Jehovah's Witness Amber Scorah, from growing up in the church to missionary work to ultimately losing her faith and her family of origin.
What makes it unique: the circumstances and story of the author's missionary posting in China, where religious expression is tightly controlled by the government.
Reviewers say: "[Scorah] has a winning sense of humor" in this "impressive debut" (Publishers Weekly). |
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Beyond Physicalism : Toward Reconciliation of Science and Spirituality
by Edward F. Kelly
What it's about: The rise of modern science has brought with it increasing acceptance among intellectual elites of a worldview that conflicts sharply both with everyday human experience and with beliefs widely shared among the world's great cultural traditions.
Why you might like it: Most contemporary scientists and philosophers believe that reality is at bottom purely physical, and that human beings are nothing more than extremely complicated biological machines. On such views our everyday experiences of conscious decision-making, free will, and the self are illusory by-products of the grinding of our neural machinery. It follows that mind and personality are necessarily extinguished at death, and that there exists no deeper transpersonal or spiritual reality of any sort.
What makes this unique: Beyond Physicalism is the product of an unusual fellowship of scientists and humanities scholars who dispute these views.
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| Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation by Bob RothWhat it's about: the science behind the power of transcendental meditation to support stress management and improve resiliency skills.
Why you might like it: The advice is presented in a straightforward manner and tailored toward readers new to mindfulness and meditation.
Try this next: Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics by Dan Harris; Transcendence by Norman Rosenthal. |
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Unshakable hope : building our lives on the promises of God
by Max Lucado
What it's about: Citing a dramatic rise in suicide in the past 20 years, a New York Times best-selling author draws on favorite scriptural passages to inspire readers to find encouragement in the promises of God and the Christian faith.
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Talking God: Philosophers on Belief
by Gary Gutting
What's in it: In Talking God, University of Notre Dame philosophy professor Gary Gutting collects 12 interviews (which first appeared in the New York Times philosophy blog The Stone) with other philosophers about the nature of belief and theism. Each philosopher explains his or her reasons for being an atheist, an agnostic, or a believer.
What makes this unique: In order to avoid slanting his philosophical sample toward the Judeo-Christian tradition, Gutting includes interviews with people from other faith traditions: Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. You'll find a range of carefully considered views on the intersection of philosophy and religion in these "approachable, civilized discussions about the existence of God" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).
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The path made clear : discovering your life's direction and purpose
by Oprah Winfrey
What it's about: The award-winning global media leader and philanthropist offers a guide for identifying one's purpose and creating a framework for a life that is both successful and meaningful, sharing inspirational quotes by some of today's most influential cultural figures.
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