Shiva: My Postmodern Ishta - The relevance of piety today

Shiva: My Postmodern Ishta - The relevance of piety today
Author: Neha Singh
Publisher: BecomeShakespeare.com
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2020-07-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9390040698

This book is my token of love and gratitude for our great religion that has preserved India and has maintained its great heritage despite its struggles with so many negative forces trying to bring it down. We may not be the greatest in terms of our economic stance, but we do produce the best minds globally in virtually all the fields of material and worldly enterprise. Our religion keeps us rooted, and it also helps to produce the rigour with which all of us can excel in our individual pursuits. Today, the government in India is openly religious, and that is great for all those of us who have been ignored, abused, molested and ravaged by the ugly, cancelling , capitalist and cancerous forces of the past. I urge all of us modern Hindus to get back in touch with our philosophy, practice our religion, and not let it become a prized possession of the pilferers of the past.

Essential Hinduism

Essential Hinduism
Author: Steven Rosen
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2006-10-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0313071551

As a world religion, Hinduism remains one of the most elusive for many. Its teachings, beliefs, practices, and history are reviewed here by an expert hoping to introduce readers to the world of Hinduism. While there are many forms of Hinduism, and offshoots as well, the complex nature of this faith makes it elusive to many. This straightforward overview, focusing on Vaishnavism-the most common form of Hinduism—is ideal for those who wish to learn more about this ancient tradition.. Beginning with chapters about the foundations of Hinduism, Rosen clearly lays out what is otherwise a complicated history. Providing Hindu terms alongside English translations, he is able to bring the faith alive for readers unacquainted with its varieties and its tenets. Moving on to chapters about practices, including festivals, teachings, chanting, eating habits and more, Rosen brings Hinduism to life in vivid detail.

Not in His Image (15th Anniversary Edition)

Not in His Image (15th Anniversary Edition)
Author: John Lamb Lash
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Total Pages: 471
Release: 2021-09-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 164502136X

“Lash is capable of explaining the mind-bending concepts of Gnosticism and pagan mystery cults with bracing clarity and startling insight. . . . [His] arguments are often lively and entertaining.”—Los Angeles Times Fully revised and with a new preface by the author, this timely update is perfect for readers of The Immortality Key. Since its initial release to wide acclaim in 2006, Not in His Image has transformed the lives of readers around the world by presenting the living presence of the Wisdom Goddess as never before revealed, illustrating that the truth of an impactful Gnostic message cannot be hidden or destroyed. With clarity, author John Lamb Lash explains how a little-known messianic sect propelled itself into a dominant world power, systematically wiping out the great Gnostic spiritual teachers, the Druid priests, and the shamanistic healers of Europe and North Africa. Early Christians burned libraries and destroyed temples in an attempt to silence the ancient truth-tellers and keep their own secrets. Not in His Image delves deeply into ancient Gnostic writings to reconstruct the story early Christians tried to scrub from the pages of history, exploring the richness of the ancient European Pagan spirituality—the Pagan Mysteries, the Great Goddess, Gnosis, the myths of Sophia and Gaia. In the 15th Anniversary Edition, Lash doubles down on his original argument against redemptive ideology and authoritarian deceit. He shows how the Gnostics clearly foresaw the current program of salvation by syringe, and places the Sophianic vision of life centrally in the battle to expose and oppose the evil agenda of transhumanism, making this well-timed update more relevant than ever. “Sometimes a book changes the world. Not in His Image is such a book. It is clear, stimulating, well-researched, and sure to outrage the experts. . . . Get it. Improve not just your own life, but civilization’s chances for survival.”—Roger Payne, author of Among Whales

Faith Movements and Social Transformation

Faith Movements and Social Transformation
Author: Samta P. Pandya
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2018-12-11
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9811328234

This book examines the role of Hindu-inspired faith movements (HIFMs) in contemporary India as actors in social transformation. It further situates these movements in the context of the global political economy where such movements cross national boundaries to locate believers among the Hindu diaspora and others. In contemporary neoliberal India, HIFMs have become important actors, and they realize themselves by making public assertions through service. The four pillars of the contemporary presence of such movements are: gurus, sociality, hegemony and social transformation. Gurus, who spearhead these movements, create a matrix of possible meanings in their public discourses which their followers pick up to create messages of personal and social change. Sociality is a core strategy of proliferation across such movements and implies social service, which is qualified by memories of the guru and what they are believed to embody. Hegemony is reflected in the fact that social service in such movements often ominously imbibes right-wing or far-right Hinduism. They propose a model of Hindu-inspired social transformation, involving faith building into and transforming the civil society. The book discusses in a nuanced way several Hindu-inspired faith movements of various hues which have made national and international impact. This topical book is of interest to students and researchers in the fields of sociology, anthropology, social work, and social psychology, with a special interest in the study of religious movements.

Ye Shall Know the Truth

Ye Shall Know the Truth
Author: Mateus Soares de Azevedo
Publisher: World Wisdom, Inc
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2005
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 0941532690

Contains essays on mysticism, prayer, sacred art, the relationship between Christianity and other religious.

All But Invisible

All But Invisible
Author: Nate Collins
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2017-09-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310526035

What does it mean to be gay ... and a Christian? Beginning with how the Bible describes the Church, author Nate Collins outlines a vision for community life that challenges Christians to examine obstacles that inhibit spiritual unity. This new vision calls straight and non-straight believers alike to patterns of Christian obedience that respect and honor their similarities and differences.In addition, Collins provides a theological framework for understanding how Genesis 1-2 describes both gender and sexuality. He then unpacks biblical concepts like desire, lust, and temptation, and applies them to modern constructs like sexual attraction and orientation.Collins explores the theme of identity, focusing on facets of personal identity that are central to the experience of Christian gender minorities. He looks at what Scripture says about the formation and function of Christian identity, highlighting several theological and sociological tensions. Collins writes for believers who have a traditional sexual ethic and provides a compelling vision of gospel flourishing for gay, lesbian, and other same-sex attracted individuals.

Deciphering the Signs of God

Deciphering the Signs of God
Author: Annemarie Schimmel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 328
Release: 1994
Genre: God (Islam)
ISBN:

Based On Both Original Classical Sources And Modern Literature, As Well As The Author`S Considerable Personal Experience, This Is Not Only A Fascinating Survey Of Islamic Customs And Beliefs, But Also A Serious Attempt To Show The Place Of Islam In The Religious Universe.

God Needs Us - An Atheist's Experience

God Needs Us - An Atheist's Experience
Author: Deepika Manju Singh
Publisher: Leadstart Publishing Pvt Ltd
Total Pages: 470
Release:
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 935458635X

A successful, ruthless businessman, Amar ends his life to reunite with his beloved in the afterlife. He, an atheist, believed his devout God-loving beloved Sakshi will be in the care of God and is determined to find her again. The journey in the afterlife world is a cascade of tribulations and revelations that hit him to the core. In his search, he finally recognises God’s pride, strength, beloved, wisdom, glory, most beautiful creation and reincarnation on Earth. Facing against ungodly forces, he takes a stand. A man with the ability to always get what he wants on Earth rebuilds himself in the face of harsh truths and realises the reality of this universe, “God needs us.” A swaying journey to realise the big picture from God’s perspective. A book to answer all questions forever unasked, revealing a reality never acknowledged. A voyage to re-recognise kindness and humanity.

Macmillan Dictionary of Religion

Macmillan Dictionary of Religion
Author: Michael Pye
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Total Pages: 319
Release: 1993-11-19
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781349388615

A one-volume dictionary of religion based on concepts drawn partly from the various religious traditions and partly from the historical and reflective study of religion as a modern academic discipline. As a dictionary rather than an encyclopedia, there will be concise explanations on a very large number of special terms rather than lengthy essays on selected subjects. Entries will include definitions of terms from various religious traditions which have now entered into current English usage, as well as a wide variety of semi-technical terms from related fields such as philosophy, sociology and social anthropology.