Humanistiske og sekulære alternativer til religion

Ova knjiga se malim delom bavi religijom, ve¿im delom filozofijom ali ponajvi¿e ateizmom.Zäto bä ateizmom?Zato ¿to ateizam danas podsti¿e negiranje smisla i svrhe kao i podr¿avanje u¿ivanja i läne pameti koji su uglavnom destruktivne prirode.Iz tog razloga, ova knjiga je vrlo pou¿na za svakoga a ponajvi¿e za ateiste jer ateistima je upravo najte¿e. Mnogi ateisti ¿e izu¿avanjem ove knjige ste¿i dosta uvida, znanja i iskustva.U raspravama izme¿u ateista i vernika naglasak se ¿esto stavlja na to ko je u pravu i kako logi¿ki uz pomo¿ inteligencije dokazati slabost vere teizma ili ateizma.Mnogi zaboravljaju da je Stvaranje paradoks. Za spoznaju istine potrebna su iskustva i uvidi.Recimo, u ljubavi nema puno logike a opet ljubav se tako¿e u¿i i do¿ivljava.U ovoj knjizi imate dosta tekstova uz pomo¿ kojih je autor ¿eleo da prenese ljudima odre¿ene smernice koje ¿e pokazati da ne¿to ne mora biti izrazito ubedljivo ni pametno da bismo stekli uvid i spoznaju istine.To znäi i da banalni i jednostavni dogäaji kriju smisao i istinu.Prema tome, uz pomo¿ ove knjige steknite uvide i mudrost a ne hranu za ego koji te vara da si ovakav ili onakav.Prijatno i u¿ivajte!

An intimate mystery encompasses you and tugs upon your heart—what does it mean to follow that tug across the arc of a spiritual life?Reflecting out of more than fifty years of practice in Zen Buddhism, Unitarian Universalism, and other contemplative traditions, James Ishmael Ford invites us into a journey through life's mysteries and the stages of spiritual development.Lightly structured by the archetypal Buddhist oxherding images, Ford’s exploration is rooted in the Zen way while being deeply enriched by various strains of world mysticism. The book, sprinkled with insights and quotes from Buddhist, Daoist, and Christian traditions, serves as a map and a companion to spiritual seekers or pilgrims—whether within one religious tradition or cobbling together a way of one’s own. “Here is the most natural of all natural experiences,” writes Ford. “In the midst of our suffering, our longing, our desperation, we capture a glimpse. Something touches us. And with that, if we are lucky and really notice some movement of some spirit within us, we turn our attention to the intimate way.”

In this thought-provoking book, Schurman explores the relationship between agnosticism and religion. Drawing on a wide range of philosophical and theological sources, he argues that agnosticism is not necessarily incompatible with religious belief. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the philosophy of religion or the debates between faith and reason.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"Hayward expresses both the fear and loss, as well as the wonder and liberation, of life after religion." -Cait West, author of RiftEmbark on a transformative journey through this compelling narrative about giving up a belief in God and finding a new, wilder, and more authentic life.Sarah Henn Hayward spent over thirty years as a devoted believer, passionately immersed in her born-again faith. But her search for truth also led her to science, psychology, and social justice. She asked really hard questions and uncovered the hypocrisy around concepts like hell, evolution, and Christian exclusivity.When Hayward realized that she could not continue to believe in God, she ventured out on a journey to find herself again, to let go of fear about the future, to train attention on love and wonder in the present, and to find a life that is very much thriving without belief.Giving Up God is a satisfying read for all the seekers, the curious, and the bold who aren't afraid to question the status quo. It's for wonderers, wanderers, and those brave enough to live into their own truth.

Embark on a journey into the enigmatic realms that lie beyond the brink of mortality in "Exploring the Mysteries of Life and Death." This captivating exploration delves deep into the intriguing phenomenon of Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) and their profound implications for our understanding of consciousness, the afterlife, and the human experience.In this thought-provoking book, we traverse the vast landscape of NDEs, uncovering their mystifying elements-out-of-body experiences, encounters with radiant light, life reviews, and a profound sense of interconnectedness. These extraordinary accounts often challenge conventional scientific and philosophical paradigms, prompting a reevaluation of what lies beyond this life.From philosophical debates to ethical considerations, this book offers a holistic view of NDEs, examining their impact on beliefs about the afterlife, the nature of consciousness, and the ethical and existential dimensions of human existence. Readers will find themselves contemplating the mysteries of life, death, and the profound journey that may await us all."Exploring the Mysteries of Life and Death" is a compelling fusion of science, philosophy, and spirituality, inviting readers to contemplate the profound and enduring questions that have intrigued humanity for centuries.

The people of Visryan, a global theocratic superpower, lead lives unencumbered by the fear of death. Vexrus, the deity ruling over them, offers a simple deal to his followers: serve the state in your earthly life, and be rewarded in the next. One's afterlife status can even be tracked online.When his friend and co-worker is executed for heresy and possessing banned materials, Marlow Wilson, a faithful bureaucrat working for the Department of Public Spending, investigates, hoping that exposing misconduct will yield afterlife credit.The banned materials, however, call his once-unwavering faith into question, forcing him to reevaluate many of the State institutions he once held sacred. Without god, many aspects of society that would normally be considered necessary to further the noble goal of helping the masses enter eternity, become sinister.

What exactly is Christ? What exactly is Christ Consciousness? These are the questions that persons seeking to enter the world of spirituality are constantly asking themselves. Jesus Christ is regarded as the historic figure most closely associated with the Christian religion. Christ is an English translation of the Greek word Khritos, which meaning "anointed one." It is referred to as the Messiah in Hebrew. Christ Consciousness or Christ is not associated with any religious attitude or denomination. This is due to the fact that Christ awareness can be characterised as a state of awareness. The universal awareness is being changed into a higher consciousness as a result of this. Get all of the information you need right here.

"Secularism and the State: A Historical Perspective" is a concept and a subject of study that explores the relationship between religion and government throughout history. It examines how states have approached the issue of religion and how they have sought to maintain a separation between religious institutions and political authority. Here is a more detailed description of the topic:Historical Perspective: The study of secularism and the state in a historical context involves examining how different societies and civilizations have dealt with the relationship between religion and political power over time. This perspective considers various historical eras and regions, as the concept of secularism has evolved differently in different cultures and historical periods.Key Historical Events and Examples: A historical perspective on secularism would include discussions of key events and examples, such as the Enlightenment's influence on the American and French Revolutions, the secularization of political power in countries like Turkey and India, and the development of secular institutions like secular education and legal systems.Challenges and Debates: The historical perspective also involves examining the challenges and debates surrounding secularism. These might include debates over the limits of religious freedom, the role of religion in public life, and the tensions that can arise when secular principles clash with religious beliefs.Contemporary Relevance: Secularism and the state continue to be highly relevant in contemporary society. Issues related to the separation of church and state, religious freedom, and the role of religion in politics are topics of ongoing debate and discussion in many countries around the world.In summary, "Secularism and the State: A Historical Perspective" is a study of how the relationship between religion and government has evolved over time, with a focus on the principle of secularism, which advocates for the separation of religious and political authority. This topic provides valuable insights into the development of modern political systems and the ongoing challenges related to religion and governance in today's world.

If you think belief in a God of justice and mercyis irrational or unrealistic, would you be glad if you were wrong? If so, this book is for you. Drew Avery guides you to a "basecamp" of sensible, logical, rational faith. A place where you-the agnostic, the "none," the "spiritual"-can leave vagueness behind. A place where you may find new purpose and the needed strength to live a better life and to help make a better world. Raised by atheists, Avery addresses the doubts that he, too, had to learn to doubt and speaks especially to young adults and parents raising children. He challenges atheistic presumptions with humor, counts their social cost, and explains how a theistic awakening can "heal this land."

Great European planetary festival in Dresden: a serial killer sends out poison horoscopes.Police student Max, severely disturbed by combat missions in Afghanistan, and his Evi, a petty criminal bakery clerk from Upper Lusatia, go in search of clues. While she hunts poisoners in the pulsating Florence on the Elbe, he accompanies the star astrologer Scultetus as a bodyguard to the end of the world.Art Nouveau palace in Prague, Chinese pagoda on the Canary Islands, heavenly priests of the Sahara, Istanbul horoscope scholars, alpine castle with scary witch, planetary avenues on the Atlantic, Scottish druid circles, star hall in Øresund, secret studies in Warsaw, examination by granite-headed lodge brothers and odyssey through the Zittau mountains, escape and return to Dresden.Showdown on the roof of the European Central Bank in Frankfurt am Main. And on, on and on, to the city of dawn in distant India.

Deep down, everyone, with very few exceptions, badly wants and needs clarity and assurance, especially when it comes to the deepest most profound existential questions of life--where did we come from (origin)? Why are we here (purpose)? What are we meant to do (morality)? And where are we going (destiny)? Much more, do heaven and hell exist? Is death the end of everything, or is there life in the hereafter? Thousands of Christians, at some point in their lives, admit being in doubt of their faith, especially when confronted with pressing questions on the Bible, God, Jesus, evil, death, suffering, science, evolution, etc. This book was painstakingly written to hopefully help provide philosophical and theological clarity and for them to be academically informed and be better assured of their Christian faith.As for the religious skeptics, and downright anti-theists, they similarly at some point may have been confronted with the same nagging question from the believers--What if you're wrong? This book is also written to enjoin them to assess the bases of their objections and justifications of their disbelief, inspire them to reconsider their positions, and keep an open-minded attitude to the gospel of Christ.

Tim and Kate go on a adventure to fix Kate's teddy and find the giant teapot in the sky. Along the way they meet a host of wonderful characters and ask important questions about what they believe and why they believe in it.

Paramhansa Yogananda teaches: Eliminate mental fear; Rid the mind of worry poisons; Overcome stage fright; Chants and affirmations to overcome fear; and Relaxation on physical, mental, and metaphysical.