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Modern Physics And Ancient Faith
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Author : Stephen M. Barr
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Modern Physics And Ancient Faith written by Stephen M. Barr and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Religion categories.
Modern Physics and Ancient Faith argues that modern physics is more compatible with the central teachings of Christianity and Judaism than with the atheistic viewpoint of scientific materialism.
Ancient Faiths And Modern
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Author : Thomas Inman
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2024-05-31
Ancient Faiths And Modern written by Thomas Inman and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-31 with categories.
Ancient Faiths And Modern A Dissertation Upon Worships Legends And Divinities
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Author : Thomas Inman
language : en
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Release Date : 2011-01-01
Ancient Faiths And Modern A Dissertation Upon Worships Legends And Divinities written by Thomas Inman and has been published by Library of Alexandria this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-01 with Fiction categories.
Ancient Faiths And Modern
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Author : Thomas Inman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-08-13
Ancient Faiths And Modern written by Thomas Inman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-13 with categories.
Modern divines tell us that war, tumult, hatred, malice, quarrels of all kinds, and murder come from the devil, and are the direct result of our fallen nature; nevertheless, we remember that Jesus is reported to have said--"I came not to send peace, but a sword; I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against the mother," &c. (Matt. x. 34, 35). When we institute comparisons like these, the balance is not uneven. I found, moreover, that the sharply defined line, commonly drawn between Paganism and Christianity, is worthless--the doctrines of the latter being, in many respects, identical with, or deduced from, the former. It seemed necessary, therefore, to ascertain whether, in religion, any other line than the one in vogue in Europe, could be drawn with certainty. The result of my observations showed a wonderful similarity to exist between the clerical and medical profession; and I feel that, if my views about the cure of souls and bodies were generally adopted, there would be no need either for parson or for doctor. Instead of discovering, as I had hoped to do, which of all the rival sects of Christendom is the best one, I found that all were unnecessary, that many are degraded in doctrine and bad in practice; and that, if any must exist, the one which effects the least mischief should be the one selected for general adoption. It required much courage to allow myself to believe that doctors have, taking everything into consideration, done more harm in the world than good, and still more to announce my conviction that Christianity was even more culpable than medicine. The physician, when professing to cure, has too often assisted disease to kill; and he who has had the cure of souls, has invented plans to make believers in his doctrine miserable. The first fills his coffers proportionally to the extent to which he can protract recovery; the second becomes rich in proportion to the success with which he multiplies mental terrors, and then sells repose. The one enfeebles the body, the other cripples the intellect, and aggravates envy, hatred, and malice. Both are equally influential in preventing man from being such as we believe that the Almighty designed him to be. "The many attacks upon the Bible which have been made by scholars and others during the last century and a half, have had their due effect, spreading a sentiment of skepticism which is wholesome enough in its way, as tending to foster a spirit of independent judgment in the minds of men; but few of those who think (or strive to think) in these islands possess the opportunity of studying in the vernacular a great mass of facts and opinions, drawn together in accessible form, upon the subject of Biblical religion. Dr. Inman deserves the thanks of all who would learn something upon this subject, for the industry and zeal with which he has collected instances and grouped facts, derived from a vast number of the books and monuments of all creeds. The unlearned world thus obtains a true idea of the formidable batteries hat are playing upon the structure of three thousand years; that stronghold of which many of the defenses have already crumbled away, and others are fast perishing, but which still contains the Palladium of Christendom, and claims the allegiance of the best part of civilization. No one, to whatever class or religious denomination he may belong, can deny to this vigorous writer the title of an earnest and independent thinker." -Westminster Review
Ancient Faiths And Modern
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Author : Thomas Inman
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2019-11-26
Ancient Faiths And Modern written by Thomas Inman and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-26 with Religion categories.
In "Ancient Faiths and Modern," Thomas Inman embarks on a comprehensive exploration of the interconnectedness between ancient belief systems and contemporary religions. This meticulously researched volume delves into the parallels among various faiths, analyzing ancient mythologies, rituals, and spiritual ideologies that resonate in modern practices. Inman's literary style merges scholarly rigor with accessible prose, making complex ideas clear to a broad audience. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century religious thought, this work reflects a growing curiosity about the origins of faith and its evolution over time, providing a critical lens on what constitutes spirituality in both the past and the present. Inman, an accomplished physician and historian, possessed a deep interest in the philosophical and psychological aspects of religion. His background in medicine provided him with a unique perspective on the human experience, prompting inquiries into the beliefs that shape societies. Inman's critical approach and commitment to debunking superstitions are evident, drawing from his intellectual environment marked by Enlightenment ideals and a quest for empirical truth, making him an apt conduit for this insightful examination of spiritual continuity. "Ancient Faiths and Modern" is highly recommended for readers intrigued by the evolution of religion, anthropology, or even philosophy. Inman's synthesis of historical context and modern implications invites readers to reassess their understanding of faith, making it an essential read for anyone wishing to explore the rich tapestry of human belief and its impact on contemporary society.
Global Institutions Of Religion
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Author : Katherine Marshall
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-06-26
Global Institutions Of Religion written by Katherine Marshall and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-26 with Political Science categories.
This work fills a significant gap in the current literature by providing a concise introduction to religious institutions and an insightful analysis of their role in world affairs. Focusing on formal institutions specifically dedicated to governing religious communities, the work examines the intersections between religious and other global institutions, set against the fundamental question: why and how do these intersections matter? The work explores the role of religion within key issues including Human rights Human security International development and humanitarian relief Climate change Moral responsibilities The new forms that religious institutions are taking, their fit with human rights and democratic ideals, their changing nature in plural societies, are a highly relevant part of the global institutional picture and this book is essential reading for all students and scholars of global institutions, international relations and religion.
Ancient Religions Modern Politics
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Author : Michael A. Cook
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2014-03-23
Ancient Religions Modern Politics written by Michael A. Cook and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-23 with Religion categories.
Why Islam is more political and fundamentalist than other religions Why does Islam play a larger role in contemporary politics than other religions? Is there something about the Islamic heritage that makes Muslims more likely than adherents of other faiths to invoke it in their political life? If so, what is it? Ancient Religions, Modern Politics seeks to answer these questions by examining the roles of Islam, Hinduism, and Christianity in modern political life, placing special emphasis on the relevance—or irrelevance—of their heritages to today's social and political concerns. Michael Cook takes an in-depth, comparative look at political identity, social values, attitudes to warfare, views about the role of religion in various cultural domains, and conceptions of the polity. In all these fields he finds that the Islamic heritage offers richer resources for those engaged in current politics than either the Hindu or the Christian heritages. He uses this finding to explain the fact that, despite the existence of Hindu and Christian counterparts to some aspects of Islamism, the phenomenon as a whole is unique in the world today. The book also shows that fundamentalism—in the sense of a determination to return to the original sources of the religion—is politically more adaptive for Muslims than it is for Hindus or Christians. A sweeping comparative analysis by one of the world's leading scholars of premodern Islam, Ancient Religions, Modern Politics sheds important light on the relationship between the foundational texts of these three great religious traditions and the politics of their followers today.
Ancient Faiths And Modern
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Author : Thomas Inman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-01-23
Ancient Faiths And Modern written by Thomas Inman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-23 with Religion categories.
Ancient Faiths And Modern: A Dissertation Upon Worships, Legends And Divinities In Central And Western Asia, Europe, And Elsewhere, Before The Christian Era. Showing Their Relations To Religious Customs As They Now Exist. This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete work has been re-designed via professional layout, formatting and type-setting tools to re-create the same edition with rich typography, graphics, high quality images, and table elements, giving our readers the feel of holding a 'fresh and newly' reprinted and/or revised edition, as opposed to other scanned & printed (Optical Character Recognition - OCR) reproductions. 2. Correction of imperfections: As the work was re-created from the scratch, therefore, it was vetted to rectify certain conventional norms with regard to typographical mistakes, hyphenations, punctuations, blurred images, missing content/pages, and/or other related subject matters, upon our consideration. Every attempt was made to rectify the imperfections related to omitted constructs in the original edition via other references. However, a few of such imperfections which could not be rectified due to intentional\unintentional omission of content in the original edition, were inherited and preserved from the original work to maintain the authenticity and construct, relevant to the work. We believe that this work holds historical, cultural and/or intellectual importance in the literary works community, therefore despite the oddities, we accounted the work for print as a part of our continuing effort towards preservation of literary work and our contribution towards the development of the society as a whole, driven by our beliefs. We are grateful to our readers for putting their faith in us and accepting our imperfections with regard to preservation of the historical content. HAPPY READING!
Ancient Future Faith
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Author : Robert E. Webber
language : en
Publisher: Baker Academic
Release Date : 1999-11
Ancient Future Faith written by Robert E. Webber and has been published by Baker Academic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-11 with Philosophy categories.
In a world marked by relativism, individualism, pluralism, and the transition from a modern to a postmodern worldview, evangelical Christians must find ways to re-present the historic faith. In his provocative new work, Ancient-Future Faith, Robert E. Webber contends that present-day evangelicalism is a product of modernity. Allegiance to modernity, he argues, must be relinquished to free evangelicals to become more consistently historic. Empowerment to function in our changing culture will be found by adapting the classical tradition to our postmodern time. Webber demonstrates the implications in the key areas of church, worship, spirituality, evangelism, nurture, and mission. Webber writes, The fundamental concern of Ancient-Future Faith is to find points of contact between classical Christianity and postmodern thought. Classical Christianity was shaped in a pagan and relativistic society much like our own. Classical Christianity was not an accommodation to paganism but an alternative practice of life. Christians in a postmodern world will succeed, not by watering down the faith, but by being a counter cultural community that invites people to be shaped by the story of Israel and Jesus. A substantial appendix explores the development of authority in the early church, an important issue for evangelicals in a society that shares many features with the Roman world of early Christians. Students, professors, pastors, and laypeople concerned with the churchs effective response to a postmodern world will benefit from this paradigmatic volume. Informative tables and extensive bibliographies enhance the books educational value. - Amazon.
Ancient And Modern Faiths
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Author : Thomas Thomas Inman
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2015-05-18
Ancient And Modern Faiths written by Thomas Thomas Inman and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-18 with categories.
With the idea which was gradually forced upon my mind, that there was a systematic suppression of the truth in the pulpit, I very carefully searched the Bible, with which I have been familiar from infancy, and upon which, it is asserted, all our faith is founded. At this time, too, a casual inquiry into some ancient cognomens, which have descended to us from remote antiquity, induced me to examine into ancient faiths generally. With this became associated an examination of all religions, and their influence upon mankind. I found that in every nation there have been, and still are, good men and bad, gentle and brutal, thoughtful and ignorant. That the best men of Paganism-Buddha, for example-did not lose, by comparison, with the brightest light of Christianity; and that such large cities as London and Paris, have as much vice within them as ancient Rome or modern Calcutta. I found, moreover, that there is a culpable colouring in the accounts given by Christian travellers of Pagan countries. The clerical pen rests invariably and strongly upon the bad points of every heathen cult, and contrasts them with the best elements of Christianity. I do not know that it has ever instituted a fair comparison between corresponding characters in each faith. As an illustration of my meaning, let us regard the stern virtue of the Roman Lucretia, who committed suicide, her body having been forcibly defiled by the embraces of another than her husband, even though the ravisher was a prince. She had heard nothing of the Jewish law or Christian gospel, nevertheless she was far better than the wives of the nobles in the courts of Louis the XIV. and XV., who gladly sold themselves and their daughters to the royal lechers. These, unlike the Italian woman, were instructed both in the law and the gospel; they attended one place or another of Christian worship daily or weekly. Nay, if report be true, "the eldest son of the Church," when he visited the "parc aux cerfs," made each fresh virgin, victim of his passion, duly say her prayers before she assisted him to commit adultery, and herself permitted fornication! We sympathize with Paul and the early Christian fathers in their denunciations of the Romans and Greeks for obscenities practised in honour of their gods; but, at the same time, we feel sure that, had those apostles and teachers lived in the middle ages, they would have denounced, with greater warmth, the murders which were constantly being perpetrated in honour of Jesus.