The Paradox Of Human Nature And Religious Faith
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The Paradox Of Human Nature And Religious Faith
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Author : Christopher G. Smith
language : en
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
Release Date : 2020-11-28
The Paradox Of Human Nature And Religious Faith written by Christopher G. Smith and has been published by Troubador Publishing Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-28 with Science categories.
This is a book for our time. The advent of Covid-19 is turning our world upside down and highlighting the paradoxical nature of human behaviour. A minority of thoughtless people are indulging in selfish activities that threaten our safety, whilst NHS workers heroically risk their own lives to save others. In South Africa members of rival drug gangs, who would normally kill each other without a second thought, have called a truce and are now working together in order to ensure that food is distributed to needy families. Human nature is paradoxical because it is capable of perceiving both the finite (secular) and infinite (spiritual) which are juxtaposed within the context of reality. What makes this book different is that spirituality is not considered to be other-worldly. What we refer to as the secular and the spiritual are viewed as ‘two sides of a coin’ that co-exist as part of one reality, within the context of temporality. Both contribute to what we perceive to be a sense of ‘self’. They are different perceptions of consciousness that influence human behaviour through conscious and subconscious processes. The aim of this book is to consider the factors that contribute to the paradoxical nature of being human and to explore the issues that cloud our perceptions and cause confusion. It proffers a vision of how a religious faith can be made intelligible at a time when the majority of people, living in our postmodern age, consider it to be irrelevant.
The Varieties Of Religious Experience A Study In Human Nature
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Author : William James
language : en
Publisher: Xist Publishing
Release Date : 2015-09-04
The Varieties Of Religious Experience A Study In Human Nature written by William James and has been published by Xist Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-04 with Religion categories.
The Best Nonfiction Masterpiece of the 20th Century? “There are two lives, the natural and the spiritual, and we must lose the one before we can participate in the other.” - William James, The Varieties of Religious Experience: A Study in Human Nature The Varieties of Religious Experience: A Study in Human Nature is not a book about a specific religion. The author, psychologist Williams James does not try to convince the reader one religion is better than the other. He doesn’t even make a case for atheism and the scientific approach. The book is in fact about human nature and how we experience religion at a psychological level. Xist Publishing is a digital-first publisher. Xist Publishing creates books for the touchscreen generation and is dedicated to helping everyone develop a lifetime love of reading, no matter what form it takes
An Essay On Faith Reason And Human Nature
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Author : Nicolas G. Mertens
language : en
Publisher: Nova Publishers
Release Date : 2000
An Essay On Faith Reason And Human Nature written by Nicolas G. Mertens and has been published by Nova Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Philosophy categories.
Discusses questions such as, what is knowledge, what qualifies as knowledge, and what does not; what does it mean to say, "I know, I understand," what is truth, and what is certainty? When can we affirm and be certain that -- I know this or that, this or that is a universal truth I can rely upon, and I know that it so because I have a method and at least one criterion to determine that this or that is indeed a universal truth. Furthermore, how do knowledge and understanding compare with belief: Are there evidences so compelling that, in certain cases, propositions of the form 'I know that X' are indeed expressions of knowledge, and in other cases merely expressions of opinions and/or beliefs? Can the words 'belief', 'understanding', and 'knowledge' be used interchangeably? And by the way, what role does reason play in our endeavours to seek knowledge? And what role does human nature play in that endeavour?
The Nature And Destiny Of Man Human Nature
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Author : Reinhold Niebuhr
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1949
The Nature And Destiny Of Man Human Nature written by Reinhold Niebuhr and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1949 with Theological anthropology categories.
Paradoxes Of Catholicism
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Author : Robert Hugh Benson
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2019-11-29
Paradoxes Of Catholicism written by Robert Hugh Benson and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-29 with Fiction categories.
Paradoxes of Catholicism is a book by Robert Hugh Benson. It provides a collection of essays relating to the authors' adaptation and conversion to Catholicism and subsequent priesthood.
Orthodoxy
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Author : Gilbert Keith Gilbert Keith Chesterton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-08-25
Orthodoxy written by Gilbert Keith Gilbert Keith Chesterton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-25 with categories.
In the preface, Chesterton specifies his goal for the book: to explain how he personally established his faith in his personal theology.He begins by explaining that human nature seems to betray itself. On the one hand, humans feel a strong desire to explore, to learn, and to grow through journeying into the unknown. On the other hand, humans feel a need for security and safety. He explains that sanity contains both sets of emotions. Chesterton explains that Christianity is a suitable belief system to mitigate the effects of that paradox.
The True Nature Of Human Nature
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Author : Orlando Rodriguez
language : en
Publisher: Orlando Rodriguez
Release Date : 2019-02-04
The True Nature Of Human Nature written by Orlando Rodriguez and has been published by Orlando Rodriguez this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-04 with Young Adult Nonfiction categories.
•"Prove to me that God does not exist." •"God has designed every being to be this way. Evolution is a farce." •"God's existence is proven by the Bible.” •"Hitler and Stalin were Atheists and look at what happened!" These are but a few of the comments you may hear from people who have faith in a god. We depart on a guided thought experiment to understand how religion came to be, why religion has been a mainstay in modernity and what armamentarium to use in our fight against religious zealots. If you are a theist, the purpose of this book is to reason you out of something you had no reason to believe in the first place. If you are already on the fence, I look to burn down that structure. As I plant the flag for all to see, we will journey through fables, morality, science, and sin and verify if religion can, in fact, be eradicated. Born in Brentwood, NY, Orlando Rodriguez has moved many times since his childhood. He settled down in Manhattan in 2002. In what can only be described as love at first sight, he met and married his wife in 2003 and has three children. After living in Manhattan for several years, they all moved to Freehold, NJ, where they enjoy the relaxed life on weekends. Orlando’s hobbies include astronomy, working out, playing the guitar and the violin. The True Nature Of Human Nature Is Orlando’s first published work. His next book will be called When Dinosaurs Fall.
Religion And Human Nature
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Author : Keith Ward
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 1998-11-19
Religion And Human Nature written by Keith Ward and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-11-19 with Religion categories.
Continuing Keith Ward's series on comparative religion, this book deals with religious views of human nature and destiny. The beliefs of six major traditions are presented: the view of Advaita Vedanta that there is one Supreme Self, unfolding into the illusion of individual existence; the Vaishnava belief that there is an infinite number of souls, whose destiny is to be released from material embodiment; the Buddhist view that there is no eternal Self; the Abrahamic belief that persons are essentially embodied souls; and the materialistic position that persons are complex material organisms. Indian ideas of rebirth, karma, and liberation from samsara are critically analysed and compared with semitic belief in the intermediate state of Sheol, Purgatory or Paradise, the Final Judgement and the resurrection of the body. The impact of scientific theories of cosmic and biological evolution on religious beliefs is assessed, and a form of 'soft emergent materialism' is defended, with regard to the soul. In this context, a Christian doctrine of original sin and atonement is presented, stressing the idea of soterial, as opposed to forensic, justice. Finally, a Christian view of personal immortality and the 'end of all things' is developed in conversation with Jewish and Muslim beliefs about judgement and resurrection.
The Unity Of Truth
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Author : Allen A. Sweet
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2012-09-13
The Unity Of Truth written by Allen A. Sweet and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-13 with Science categories.
Many of the seven billion people who live on the earth look to either science or religion as the ultimate source of authority in their lives. But why must there be a conflict between the two? Why cant science and religion support each other? The Unity of Truth shows why and how it makes perfect sense for science and religion to be mutually supportive. Beginning with the accepted truths of modern science and the beliefs of traditional Christianity, authors Allen A. Sweet, C. Frances Sweet, and Fritz Jaensch use their diverse expertise to deliver a deeper level of understanding of the ways in which science and religion can coexist. Relying on a thorough knowledge of physics, theology, and mathematics, this study addresses the paradox of how God communicates with our material world without violating any of the laws of science. Individual chapters discuss some of the most popular quandaries associated with combining science and religion. In addition, it considers the beginning and end of our universe, the evolution of life, and the meaning of human emotions from the scientific and theological perspectives, thus pushing understanding to a higher plateau of wisdom. Rational and devoid of rhetoric, The Unity of Truth seeks to help resolve the ongoing battle between religion and science, delivering a thoughtful narrative designed to open minds and hearts.
Christianity And Paradox
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Author : Ronald W Hepburn
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
Christianity And Paradox written by Ronald W Hepburn and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
Explores the paradoxical nature of Christianity and how it shapes modern beliefs and values. The author delves into the complex relationships between faith and reason with thought-provoking insights that challenge contemporary assumptions. 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.