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Faith Lies
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Author : Darrell Smith
language : en
Publisher: Elm Hill
Release Date : 2019-01-08
Faith Lies written by Darrell Smith and has been published by Elm Hill this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-08 with Religion categories.
Faith Lies: 7 Incomplete Ideas That Hijack Faith and How to See Beyond Them is for people noticing the cracks in the foundation of their faith as well as those who feel they have been hurt or discarded by a God or a faith that just does not make sense. Faith lies are those seemingly required religious ideas or spiritual beliefs that are often confusing and rarely helpful. LIE 1 -- The Bible is the Literal Word of God -- The Bible is not the written record of God’s dictation. God was most certainly the inspiration for the Bible, but not the medium. People were the medium—they did the storytelling, the writing, the selecting, and the interpretation that resulted in the Bible. The Bible is not God’s Bill of Rights and Constitution. Rather, it is a divinely inspired story of progression that should open things up rather than constrict and regulate. LIE 2 -- God is Angry and Doesn’t Like Me--Especially When I Sin -- Instead of perceiving God as a loving parent, many of us understand God as a cosmic scorekeeper, intent on our purification. Understanding God as a loving parent not only requires a reframing of our perception of God but also invites us to see each other and ourselves as beloved children. LIE 3 -- The Devil is God’s Counterpart -- This is the bad idea that the Bible presents a continuous, consistent narrative about the devil. It simply does not. Moreover, when we string together what we actually have--disparate statements about satan made by different people, from different places, languages, cultures, and times--we arrive at the strange notion that there is a “good” god who is responsible for the “good” things in our lives and a “bad” god (satan) who handles the “bad” stuff. LIE 4 -- I Am Supposed to Protect and Defend God and My Faith -- There are real tensions and conflicts around the globe today that are built on the notion that as people of faith, one of our jobs is to defend our faith or our God. Rather than settling for a god who needs our protection, we can follow the powerfully divine thread of moving “beyond the tribe” that is found throughout the Bible. LIE 5 -- There is One Right Way to Believe and One Right Way to Behave -- One of the root lies of fundamentalism--in all faiths--is the notion that true faith is defined by believing the right things and acting the right way. Isn’t it more likely that we are all part of a diverse creation that flows from a God that cannot be contained by any one belief or behavior? LIE 6 -- Faith is a Private Matter -- Much like whom we voted for in the last election or how much money we make, people have wrongfully accepted the idea that faith is a private matter and not to be shared with others. The spiritual life has always been a communal life. We require others to undertake our journey, and others need us, too. LIE 7 -- Real Faith is Blind Belief -- The idea that true faith has no doubts or questions creates a powerless and impotent faith that discourages critical thinking and fosters the ridiculous assumption that science and faith are unrelated. Real faith actually requires doubt, criticism, and exploration in order to change us—let alone change the world. While the loud voices at the margins adamantly declare faith either completely irrelevant or capable of being contained in one narrow ideology, most people get lost in the mix, feeling no certainty or comfort in either direction. Faith Lies deconstructs the terrible notion that faithlessness and fundamentalism are our only options.
Faith Lies And The Opinion Polls
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Author : William H. Hinson
language : en
Publisher: David C Cook
Release Date : 2002
Faith Lies And The Opinion Polls written by William H. Hinson and has been published by David C Cook this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Christian life categories.
This book expresses William Hinson's deep concern that Christians need to live with an integrity and consistency that comes from a personal walk with Jesus Christ.
Faith Lies
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language : en
Publisher: Pagesetters Services Pte Ltd
Release Date : 1999
Faith Lies written by and has been published by Pagesetters Services Pte Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Short stories, Singapore (English) categories.
No Sacred Place
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Author : ivan hugh walters
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2011-09-12
No Sacred Place written by ivan hugh walters and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-12 with Religion categories.
No Sacred Place offers a critical study of social injustice done at the behest of law and religion in the context of cultural politics in Christianized societies. Author Ivan Walters theorizes the causes of social injustice and oppression of marginalized peoples as found in the law and Christian theology in both modern and post-modern cultural politics. He advances a theory of redemption through a transgressive discourse that challenges most of the traditional assumptions of Eurocentric Christianity and jurisprudence. Walters sees law and religion as two powerful, politico-cultural institutions that must be kept in check in order to protect the rights of those who are marginalized by the society. History reveals a litany of horrors that have been perpetrated on marginalized peoples by both religious bigotry and the law. Through theological and jurisprudential theoretical inquiries, Walters advocates a thesis of at-one-ment through the historical Christus instead of the Christianitys bastardized version of the Christus. His thesis then is grounded in a theory of challenge and resistance to oppression and the advocacy of the possibilities for redemption from oppression. No Sacred Place challenges the church in particular and society in general to create a new social order and right the wrongs of the current system.
Examine Your Faith
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Author : Pamela Christian
language : en
Publisher: WestBow Press
Release Date : 2013-07
Examine Your Faith written by Pamela Christian and has been published by WestBow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07 with Religion categories.
Well-meaning people want to believe that all roads lead to the same God and heaven. But wanting something to be true is far different from truth lining up with reality. Unless you make an intentional effort to examine what you believe and why you believe it, it's quite possible you are living your life on the basis of a lie, and don't know it. - What is truth? - Is it relative or absolute? - Is it personal or universal? - What are the differences among the various religious faiths? Can they be blended? - Are we creating faith--a belief system--that is impotent by trying to accept all religions as equal?
The Misunderstood God
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Author : Darin Hufford
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2009-11-23
The Misunderstood God written by Darin Hufford and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-11-23 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The Misunderstood God tells the truth about who the Creator is. This book analyzes what religion says about God's heart and personality and measures it up to what God calls Himself: Love. It simplifies a generation's tangled perceptions of God by taking a journey through the sixteen aspects of love described in one of the most well-known Bible passages in the world: 1 Corinthians 13, also known as "the love chapter." So many Christians have been bombarded with confusing teachings and doctrines that their understanding of God resembles a tightly tangled ball of Christmas tree lights. This book takes that twisted mess and replaces it with one soft, warm light of truth that anyone can embrace: God is love.
9 Common Lies Christians Believe
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Author : Shane Pruitt
language : en
Publisher: Multnomah
Release Date : 2019-02-19
9 Common Lies Christians Believe written by Shane Pruitt and has been published by Multnomah this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-19 with Religion categories.
Maybe God isn't who you think He is. Maybe He's much better. Pastor and speaker Shane Pruitt guides readers in identifying the Christian cliches we've all heard that are actually unbiblical lies. He then counters with the truths about God as presented in the Bible, truths that bring encouragement and freedom for our lives. God won't give you more than you can handle. Really? Pastor and speaker Shane Pruitt shines a light on this and other Christian cliches that upon further inspection are actually unbiblical lies that keep far too many believers stuck in spiritual immaturity.
The Lies We Believe About Faith And Politics The Way Forward
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Author : Jeanne Nigro
language : en
Publisher: Freiling Publishing
Release Date : 2021-12-07
The Lies We Believe About Faith And Politics The Way Forward written by Jeanne Nigro and has been published by Freiling Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-07 with Political Science categories.
HOW DO YOU UNTWIST THE TRUTH FROM THE POLITICAL LIES? Lies about faith and politics are everywhere! No political party, news outlet, social media platform, faith group, church, denomination, or religious stream is immune. Everyone pushes their own narrative and skewed perspective. This creates accusation, polarization, fear, and confusion as a struggle ensues to determine the truth and how to move forward. In Jeanne Nigro's groundbreaking book The Lies We Believe about Faith and Politics...The Way Forward, she exposes the lies about faith and politics, instructs how to discern truth from deception, and provides a clear and practical plan of action for the way forward. You will learn: - What God is calling you to do in this hour. - How you can make a difference in our country and culture. - The role of the church in politics. - How to live free from fear and frustration in these times. The Lies We Believe about Faith and Politics...The Way Forward, will empower you to move forward in truth with confidence, a renewed sense of purpose in these times, hope and excitement for the future, and a profound experience of God's passion for you!
52 Lies Heard In Church Every Sunday
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Author : Steve McVey
language : en
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Release Date : 2011-02-01
52 Lies Heard In Church Every Sunday written by Steve McVey and has been published by Harvest House Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-01 with Religion categories.
Could many churchgoing Christians be getting a diluted Christianity—one that diminishes the loving, giving, personal God who provides the believer everything in life? Author Steve McVey passionately but unwittingly taught from the pulpit the very lies he now exposes. Forthrightly but humbly, he shows how pastors and churches can end up distorting scriptural truths because of their preconceptions. Opening up the Scriptures freshly, Steve examines typical problems such as Leaving out half of the truth: “Becoming a Christian means having your sins forgiven.” (We also are made alive!) Using “shorthand” that promotes an unbiblical view: “Our sins are under the blood of Jesus.” (Far better, they’ve been taken away!) Confusing our role with God’s: “Salvation is giving your life to Christ.” (More important, He gives His life to us!) Readers will see that God’s undiluted truth is always best...and brings a fulfilling, close relationship with Him.
When A Lie Is Not A Sin
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Author : Rabbi Dennis S. Ross
language : en
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
Release Date : 2016-04-22
When A Lie Is Not A Sin written by Rabbi Dennis S. Ross and has been published by Jewish Lights Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-22 with Religion categories.
Is omitting the truth the same as lying? Why is lying OK when life is at stake? This provocative yet compassionate look at religion and truthfulness draws on the Hebrew Bible to address ethical decision making and distinctions surrounding common but complicated personal situations.