Reorganized Religion
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Reorganized Religion
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Author : Bob Smietana
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2022-08-30
Reorganized Religion written by Bob Smietana and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-30 with Religion categories.
Uncover the ways the Christian church has changed in recent years—from the decline of the mainline denominations to the mega-churchification of American culture—and a hopeful reimagining of what the church might look like going forward. The United States is in the middle of an unprecedented spiritual, technological, demographic, political and social transformation—moving from an older, mostly white, mostly Protestant, religion-friendly society to a younger diverse, multiethnic, pluralistic culture, where no one faith group will have the advantage. At the same time, millions of Americans are abandoning organized religion altogether in favor of disorganized disbelief. Reorganized Religion is an in-depth and critical look at why people are leaving American churches and what we lose as a society as it continues. But it also accepts the dismantling of what has come before and try to help readers reinvent the path forward. This book looks at the future of organized religion in America and outline the options facing churches and other faith groups. Will they retreat? Will they become irrelevant? Or will they find a new path forward? Written by veteran religion reporter Bob Smietana, Reorganized Religion is a journalistic look at the state of the American church and its future. It draws on polling data, interviews with experts, and reporting on how faith communities old and new are coping with the changing religious landscape, along with personal stories about how faith is lived in everyday life. It also profiles faith communities and leaders who are finding interesting ways to reimagine what church might look like in the future and discuss various ways we can reinvent this organization so it survives and thrives. The book also reflects the hope that perhaps people of faith can learn to become, if not friends with the larger culture, then at least better neighbors. “A superb examination of the future of Christian institutions…. A must-read for anyone invested in the fate of the American church.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Exploring The Faith
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Author : Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Committee on Basic Beliefs
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1987
Exploring The Faith written by Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Committee on Basic Beliefs and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Mormon Church categories.
This edited edition of the original 1970 edition presents the 20 chapters in a more simple literary style. Numerous examples have been added to help explain doctrinal concepts.
Religion And Sexuality
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Author : Lawrence Foster
language : en
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Release Date : 1981
Religion And Sexuality written by Lawrence Foster and has been published by University of Illinois Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Political Science categories.
"Most writers have treated these three groups and the social ferment out of which they grew as simply an American sideshow. . . . In this book, therefore, I have attempted to go beyond the conventional focus on what these groups did; I have also sought to explain why they did what they did and how successful they were in terms of their own objectives. By trying sympathetically to understand these extraordinary experiments in social and religious revitalization, I believe it is possible to come to terms with a broader set of questions that affect all men and women during times of crisis and transition."--From the preface Winner of the Best Book Award, Mormon History Association
Book Of Doctrine And Covenants
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Author : Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1897
Book Of Doctrine And Covenants written by Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1897 with Mormon Church categories.
Our Legacy Of Faith
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Author : Paul M. Edwards
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Our Legacy Of Faith written by Paul M. Edwards and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Latter Day Saint church history comes alive in this one-volume work. Edwards traces the Restoration movement from its beginnings to the worldwide expansion of the gospel in our own day. Appendixes list valuable biographical information on church leaders from both the early church period and the Reorganization. Hardcover with dust jacket.
Sociologies Of Religion
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2015-07-14
Sociologies Of Religion written by and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-14 with Philosophy categories.
Sociologies of Religion: National Traditions presents fourteen histories of the sociological study of religion in a diverse set of nations. The authors narrate the stories behind major personages, theoretical traditions, seminal works, research institutes, and professional associations.
The Writer And Religion
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Author : William H. Gass
language : en
Publisher: SIU Press
Release Date : 2000
The Writer And Religion written by William H. Gass and has been published by SIU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Literary Collections categories.
“Every significant religious system stands upon a sacred text. This text is indeed its temple. Inside, its heroes and their history are enshrined. Although leaders of varying degrees of divinity are always involved in the creation of a new sect, they usually have short lives, often come to bad ends, and their influence, diluted by disciples, soon disappears as water does in sand. What the leader leaves behind is Mein Kampf or its equivalent: his testament. Occasionally, by the indolent, an existent text is chosen, or a compilation selected—a golden treasury. From time to time, other writings may be dubbed divine, as though knighted. This is not a simple social thing, however. It is more important than a nation adding to its territories. Any addition to the divine canon will approve, proscribe, or admit new thoughts, new practices, and in consequence elevate different people to positions of privilege and power.”—William H. Gass These essays and panel discussions made up The Writer and Religion Conference held at Washington University in St. Louis. The six essays, all by writers of international stature, were followed by panel discussions, with audience participation.
The Future Of Religion
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Author : Rodney Stark
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2023-04-28
The Future Of Religion written by Rodney Stark and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-04-28 with Religion categories.
Religion is alive and well in the modern world, and the social-scientific study of religion is undergoing a renaissance. For much of this century, respected social theorists predicted the death of religion as inevitable consequence of science, education, and modern economics. But they were wrong. Stark and Bainbridge set out to explain the survival of religion. Using information derived from numerous surveys, censuses, historical case studies, and ethnographic field expeditions, they chart the full sweep of contemporary religion from the traditional denominations to the most fervent cults. This wealth of information is located within a coherent theoretical framework that examines religion as a social response to human needs, both the general needs shared by all and the desires specific to those who are denied the economic rewards or prestige enjoyed by the privileged. By explaining the forms taken by religions today, Stark and Bainbridge allow us to understand its persistence in a secular age and its prospects for the future, This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1985. Religion is alive and well in the modern world, and the social-scientific study of religion is undergoing a renaissance. For much of this century, respected social theorists predicted the death of religion as inevitable consequence of science, education,
De Sizing The Church
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Author : Karl Vaters
language : en
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Release Date : 2024-04-02
De Sizing The Church written by Karl Vaters and has been published by Moody Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04-02 with Religion categories.
Big churches didn’t create the problems facing today’s congregations. But our obsession with size has come at a great cost. We’re obsessed with bigness. Supersized meals and TV screens. Square footage. And big churches. “What’s the size of your church?” That question has stirred insecurities or stroked the ego of too many pastors. For a long time, we thought bigger was better. “Church growth” and “numbers” dominated our thoughts and conversations. But more than ever, people are feeling disconnected. Trust in the church is dwindling. In De-sizing the Church, pastor Karl Vaters takes us on a multi-faceted journey through our centuries-long obsession with size, both in and outside the church, and how it has negatively affected those who serve and worship in big and small congregations alike. He also dispels some prevailing myths and affirms what was good and true about the Church Growth Movement. And he invites us to consider how removing church size from the equation can be an essential element in rebuilding trust, restoring relationships, and renewing our spiritual lives. This book reframes the way we see the size of our churches and helps us see health and fruitfulness through de-sized lenses. The result? Renewed congregations that reach surrounding communities and faithfully engage culture.
A Compendium Of The Faith And Doctrine Of The Reorganized Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints For Its Ministry Church Schools And Members
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Author : A. B. Phillips
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008-06
A Compendium Of The Faith And Doctrine Of The Reorganized Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints For Its Ministry Church Schools And Members written by A. B. Phillips and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-06 with categories.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.