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Spirituality and Religion September 2020
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| Demystifying Shariah: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It's Not Taking Over Our Country by Sumbul Ali-KaramaliWhat it's about: clearing up common misconceptions about shariah, with an accessible tour through the basic precepts and the role it plays in modern Muslim life.
Read it for: the author's incisive observations, which are delivered in an engaging and compassionate tone.
Did you know? In English, the literal translation of the word "shariah" is "the way." |
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| Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured... by Kristin Kobes Du MezWhat it is: a thought-provoking and well-researched history of evangelicalism in America, from the charismatic tradition that emerged in the early 1900s to the modern Religious Right.
Why you should read it: Besides its connection to our current social and political dynamics, inside are intriguing arguments about the role of gender in the development of the evangelical movement. |
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Practicing Peace in Times of War
by Pema Chödrön
Drawing on Buddhist teachings to explore the origins of aggression and war, the best-selling author of When Things Fall Apart shares a unique perspective on creating world peace, which begins at an individual level, by changing one's own behavior, thoughts, and actions.
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The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down
by Hyemin
A spiritual leader whose teachings transcend religions and borders, divisions of class and age, presents a timely guide to mindfulness that shows how important it is for us to slow down in our fast-paced world and reminds us of the strength and joy that come from slowing down.
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