Religiøse og teokratiske ideologier

In the prolog, Marc Daniels imagines himself as one of the smoldering, terrorized titles in the Goebbels' book-burning heap in Nazi Germany. As he begins to type his narrative, his fingers scorch, and smoke rises from his laptop. Whether Marc and his narrative survive these blazing flames depends on how persuasively he reveals the secrets of the Torah for eradicating systemic racism and antisemitism in America. Marc engages in real-time with Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, Mike Pence, Nikki Haley, and Kamala Harris during publicized Iowa caucus town halls from 2016 to 2024. In the epilogue, Marc senses a beautiful rose garden bouquet where a foul stench had existed before. His fingers have entirely healed. "In this book, he offers an alternative vision ("Making America Kosher Again") that blends Kabbalah mysticism and the "deepest roots of the Torah" to offer a spiritual vision that turns Trump's campaign slogan, Make America Great Again, "on its head" by encouraging civic prayer and collective intentions for "cultural unification." - Kirkus Reviews.

The unique laws in this book will teach you how to improve your overall life and help you reach your short and long term goals, and it will also help you reach a level a success that you never dreamed was possible.The consequences of not becoming an alpha male will leave you invisible to the world around. So why not use this book to help you fast track your way to success by becoming the ultimate alpha male. You'll find inside:How to have women approach you when they see how much fun you're having with others...Non-verbal secrets to command respect and devotion - effortlessly!How to appear more charismatic and confident, in a matter of seconds...How to put you in a state of utter freedom and confidence: just saying what you want, when you want, and how you want!How to effortlessly own a bar within seconds of walking in (every women will feel your presence)...Because of his timidity, the author, an introvert, was unable to achieve his goals in life. Everything changed once he made the decision to dedicate his life to improving. His journey to happiness is described here.Once you've made the decision to master your emotions, you'll appreciate this straightforward, practical program's simplicity and ease of results.

Unravel the Extremes: A Journey Towards a More Balanced DemocracyAttention: In an era where political discourse is increasingly polarized, Thomas T. Taylor provides a beacon of hope. This book is a must-read for anyone concerned about rising extreme elements in American politics and yearning for a more balanced, inclusive democracy.Interest: Taylor, known as "Mr. Friendly" in his hometown, has been a stalwart in local politics since his early twenties. He brings a unique perspective with a rich academic background in social psychology and political science. This book culminates his years of experience, theoretical knowledge, and personal insights.Desire: "Rebuilding Democracy: Strategies for Countering Political Extremism" is more than just a book; it's a call to action. It offers hundreds of actionable items readers can implement to make a difference. It encourages readers to adopt multiple viewpoints, challenge their biases, and engage with ideologies that may diverge from their own. The book is a practical guide to understanding and combating political extremism, fostering a more balanced and equitable political discourse.Action: Don't just stand by as a spectator. Join Taylor on this journey towards a more balanced democracy. Learn how to critique even your in-groups, resist the traps of "both side-isms," and navigate the complexities of our political landscape. Together, we can save and rebuild our democracy. Take the first step today.

This book involves extremely controversial reading and the material may be offensive to your sensibility. So, my warning to the prospective reader is to read this book at your own risk. Interestingly, the book discusses topics that most people don't want to talk about. Probably, because the topics discussed in this book are topics guaranteed to generate political and racial backlash. The author's objective in writing this book is to stimulate thought and to open up meaningful but objective dialogue. The author is trying to present his material without ruffling a lot of feathers. But, considering the topics discussed in this book, that's highly improbable. He is an author who wants his readers to benefit from his material even if the readers are offended by the material. More importantly, he wants his readers to read his book with an objective and open mind. Finally, the author wants to believe that freedom of speech is still alive and thriving in this country and that people should not be in fear of expressing what they believe.

"Published on the country's seventy-fifth anniversary comes a nuanced and thoughtful examination of Israel's past, present, and future, from the two-time National Jewish Book Award-winning author of Israel In 1948, Israel's founders had in mind much more than creating a state. They sought not mere sovereignty but also the creation of a "national home for the Jewish people," where Jewish life would be transformed and where a "new Jew" would take root. Did they succeed? The state they created, says Daniel Gordis, is "the most hated nation in the world but also the most beloved," a place of extraordinary success and maddening disappointment, a story of both unprecedented human triumph and great suffering. Now, as the country marks its seventy-fifth anniversary, Gordis asks: Has Israel fulfilled the dreams of its founders? Using the country's Declaration of Independence as his measure, he provides a thorough, balanced perspective on the ways in which the Israel of today exceeds the country's original aspirations and also how it has fallen short. In a deft and multifaceted assessment, he discusses the often-overlooked reasons for Israel's creation, the flourishing of Jewish and Israeli culture, Israel's economy and its transformative tech sector, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the distinctly Israeli form of Judaism that has emerged in the Jewish state, Israel's complex relationship with the Diaspora, and much more. Gordis offers new angles of thinking about Israel that bring moderation and clarity to the prevailing discourse. And through weighing Israel's successes, critiquing its failures, and acknowledging its inherent contradictions, he ultimately suggests that-in ways its founders could not have foreseen-the Jewish state is a success far beyond anything they could have imagined"--

This comprehensive guide is designed specifically for newcomers to pilates, providing an accessible and gentle approach to harnessing the benefits of this renowned exercise method. With easy-to-follow instructions and accompanying illustrations, you'll learn how to engage your muscles effectively, enhance flexibility, and promote overall body strength-all while comfortably seated on a chair. Improve your posture, reduce discomfort, and lower the risk of injuries. Enhance your core strength and stability, leading to better balance and coordination. Increase your flexibility, allowing for greater ease of movement. Here is what you will find inside this book...Detailed illustrations for you to follow alongPlenty of upper-body and lower-body exercises to choose fromThe principles of pilates and how to actually get resultsA 4-week exercise plan for you to followAnd much, much more...With easy-to-follow instructions and expert tips, seniors can rediscover the joy of movement, regain independence, and cultivate a deeper mind-body connection. Whether you're a beginner or have previous experience with pilates, this guide offers a transformative journey to enhance flexibility, improve balance, and promote overall well-being for seniors of all fitness levels.

Dieses Buch bezieht die Teilbereiche der kirchlichen Personalstruktur, ihrer Hierarchie, ihrer weltlichen Macht und Herrschaft, der theologischen Wissenschaft, des mittelalterlichen Kirchenrechts, der Rhetorik und Urkundenlehre, der Hagiographie und des Bereichs der kirchlichen Baukunst, Malerei und Plastik mit ein. Unter Anführung aussagekräftiger Belegzitate werden die zentralen Begriffe zur mittelalterlichen Theologie und Kirche in diesem Nachschlagewerk gebündelt und ins Neuhochdeutsche übersetzt.

"A rare firsthand account of Vatican politics as Popes John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis each endeavored to lead the Catholic Church into the modern world-from an accomplished diplomat, lawyer, and Harvard professor. "In my years of service to the Holy See, I was a stranger in a rather strange land-a layperson in a culture dominated by clergy, an American woman in an environment that was largely male and Italian, and a citizen of a constitutional republic in one of the world's last absolute monarchies." Harvard professor Mary Ann Glendon sheds light on some of the most vexing issues in the Catholic Church today, from the work to protect women's rights internationally, to responding to clergy sexual abuse, to the corruption of the Vatican Bank and Roman Curia. Readers will see a side of popes and prelates rarely seen from Glendon's account of these three papacies, and they will be inspired by her efforts to share in the Holy See's work for a better Church and a better world. It is her hope that lay Catholics especially will find her account of the ups and downs of her daily work in the Holy See helpful in their own struggles to be "salt, light and leaven" during this time of turbulence in the Church and society"--

This edited collection expands the applicability of peace journalism research beyond war to present readers with new and unique perspectives on terrorism and radicalization. Flora Khoo curates an expansive range of global case studies on diverse instances of terrorism, extremism and radicalization. Chapters examine news portrayal of war and peace in national and international conflicts, TV and film portrayal of war and peace in the entertainment world, as well as global terrorism, domestic extremism and radical movements. Essays are drawn from global range of locations including Kenya, London, Paris and Orlando, and a variety of organizations including ISIS, Al-Shabaab, Antifa and Army of God to deepen our understanding of peace and war journalism and related issues in new and diverse ways."Examining Terrorism, Extremism and Radicalization Through a Peace Communication Perspective is a scholarly foundation for those of us who want to enjoy learning about the breadth and depth of peace journalism. This book will arouse interest and generate a complex view of timely case studies spanning four different continents. Readers will enjoy a fresh perspective of peace journalism and its implications and applications in the world today." ¿Shahira S. Fahmy, Professor of Communication, The American University in Cairo; Associate Editor, Journal of Communication; Author, Media, Terrorism & Society: Perspectives and Trends in the Digital Age "This edited volume offers a timely and compelling reexamination of international conflicts and terrorism through the lens of peace journalism. It expands our understanding of peace journalism through an interdisciplinary approach that is not only theoretical in scope and depth, but also highly applied." ¿Seow Ting Lee, Professor of Strategic and Health Communication, University of Colorado Boulder

The pirates often determined a ship's nationality first. Then they raised that country's flag on the pirate ship so they appeared to be friendly. Now able to draw close to the unsuspecting ship, the pirates hoisted Blackbeard's flag only at the last moment. Merchant crews often surrendered without a fight the moment they saw Blackbeard's flag. If the ship didn't surrender after warnings, the pirates moved in. Frequently their first target: the sailor at the ship's wheel. Then, as the pilotless ship drifted aimlessly, the pirates snared it with grappling hooks, pulled it closer, and leaped aboard. Discover a plethora of topics such asWhen Pirates Owned the SeasThe Roots of PiracyThe Original Pirates of the CaribbeanThe Pirate RoundPiracy after the Spanish War of SuccessionThe Pirates of the Barbary CoastThe Modern-Day PiratesAnd much more!Drawing on extensive research in the archives of Britain and the Americas, award-winning author Colin Woodard tells the dramatic untold story of the Pirate Republic that shook the very foundations of the British and Spanish Empires and fanned the democratic sentiments that would one day drive the American Revolution.

Historically affirming certain post-WWII constructive theologians and social theorists, After Christendom unpacks theological anomalies negatively denying the science underlying global warming, wedge issues supporting systemic racism, and certain erroneous decisions made by mainline churches and the evangelical movement.Anomalies occur when something taken for granted no longer fits current situations. The so-called mainline church and the evangelical movement have not addressed or reconstructed their theological anomalies. Caught inside cultural accommodation, the more liberal mainline church often does not recognize its historical tie to a pre-modern God, a transactional definition of the crucifixion, and Jesus' consignment to the cross. A companion argument suggests that the evangelical movement's inability to respond to the pre-modern depiction of God as an omnipotent, theocratic King helped provide sufficient votes for Trump's successful presidential run. Both groups inability to face such theological anomalies rests within a belief in conservative originalism, an unwillingness to move beyond European Christendom's earliest theological constructions. After Christendom will be of particular interest to seminary, divinity school, university, and college libraries, as well as seminary students and professors, members of college and university departments of religion, history, and political science, and ministers and church leaders.

Winner of the Prix littéraire France-Liban'A stunningly stylish, breathtakingly evocative tribute in words and art to the cosmopolitan Levant that exists in defiance of war and empire. I treasure my copy' -- Molly Crabapple, artist and co-author of Brothers of the Gun: A Memoir of the Syrian WarMy Great Arab Melancholy is a beautiful, elegiac and award-winning book from Lebanese writer and illustrator Lamia Ziadé. Blending the author's years of research, personal memoir, and more than 300 illustrations, this compelling history of the modern Arab world explores the major thinkers, struggles, and turning points that have shaped the Middle East as we know it today.Ziadé begins in South Lebanon, "land of martyrs, ruins, and passion", before taking the reader on a journey through Beirut, Jerusalem, Cairo, and Baghdad. The book moves from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day, tracing the Arab world's tragedies and the derailing of dreams and possibilities caused in large part by Western imperialism and the conquest of Palestine.Within these pages there are the blasts of explosions, blood, and tears; cemeteries, wreaths, and ribbons; martyrs and paradise. Ziadé unearths the buried memory of resistance fighters and their lost ideals. In haunting prose and unforgettable images she celebrates the progressive, bold, revolutionary moments and figures of the Arab world's recent past.Lamia Ziadé is a Lebanese author, illustrator and visual artist. Born in Beirut in 1968 and raised during the Lebanese Civil War, she moved to Paris at 18 to study graphic arts. She then worked as a designer for Jean Paul Gaultier, exhibited her art in numerous galleries internationally, and went on to publish several illustrated books, including My Port of Beirut, Ô nuit, ô mes yeux and Bye Bye Babylon: Beirut 1975-1979.

"In this insightful, nonpartisan work, two respected pastors diagnose the roots of political conflict tearing apart the church and prescribe a practical and prophetic way toward faithful political engagement and ultimate allegiance to Jesus"--

"Star Logic" (Times of the Signs,Volume II), is a poetic return to the concepts of "Meteor Time" and "Orunáge",mapped out in Volume I, "The Sunrise in the West": defined as transatlantic fugitivity and repatriation, initiated by the fall(s) of heavenly bodies. Solayman Idris, Durham, North Carolina, pens for online and academic journals; lecturing in the Middle East, the Caribbean and United States. Star Logic, his offering of high science and artistry, is the second in his Times of the Signs series. Tacking between the spiritual, the material, and the experiential, Star Logic is a must read for lovers of poetry and those navigating unified states of conciousness. A collection of dense essays, lofty poetry and primativist art; Star Logic" further redefines our era & space, art & craft; using scripture, meteorics, escoterism, tones & rhythm. This poiesis explains our storied pasts in verse and pictograph; breathlessly bridging gaps between multiple states of being and now.

"Dusk Orientalis" : "Sundown East", offers paradigmatic tools and weapons of spiritual war; creating the first independent "Amer-African" intelligencia, for establishing the newest continental African Nation State, "Orun", as reparations for American Descendants of Slaves. Proverbial pillars of cloud and fire, "Dusk Orientalis", and the "Times of the Signs" series, tells us, not only how we got here; more importantly, They guide us where we're going.

The February 2021 coup demonstrates the tragic politics of a land whose strategic location, rich culture, and bountiful resources should have made it a leading nation of Asia

This book examines the founding non-sectarian approach to Canadian statecraft that accommodated religious and cultural diversity. The 1960's promise of political liberalism embraced in Canada was to provide a philosophy of government that facilitates the individual's vision and pursuit of the good life. Decades later, the promotion of individual autonomy and fraternity by governments and the courts threatens to undermine the very freedom governments claim to promote and protect. Bruce J. Clemenger presents a biblically-based model of public and political engagement and a defense of religious freedom, especially the freedom to disagree, in an increasingly secularist state. A timely work.

An exploration of how Jihadist forces are responsible for instigating and escalating conflicts in countries across Africa.

This volume breaks new ground by seeking to identify and focus on the challenges faced by any attempt to integrate democratic principles within the broad framework of Islamic thought and practice. It does so by harnessing the views of seventeen distinguished scholars from a range of disciplines who not only provide their own perspectives, but actively engage with the views of other contributors, thus producing arguments and synergies which are both erudite and convincing.The volume¿s first section ¿Islam and Democracy¿ tackles head on the often-contested assertion that Islam is incompatible with democracy, because political authority in Islamic societies derives its legitimacy from scriptural not secular injunctions. This is followed by a discussion of the often-contentious issue of ¿Islam and Sharia Law¿ leading into the examination of the vexed issue of ¿Islam and the West.¿ Finally, the volume fosters the underdeveloped, but blatant question of womanhood and ¿gender within Islam.¿