A Voice from the Pews

A Voice from the Pews
Author: Paul Sheldon
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2013-05-28
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1449793215

Does God speak to the common man? Is His voice heard among the populace of the pews, and can a common man speak from the pews? Realizing that not everyone holds a doctorate or serves as a professional church leader, A Voice from the Pews attempts to share insights and devotionals from the life and experiences of just such a common man. Using word pictures, Scripture references, and life experiences, Mr. Sheldon hopes his book will encourage you through a variety of circumstances.

Soren Kierkegaard and the Common Man

Soren Kierkegaard and the Common Man
Author: Jorgen Bukdahl
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2009-03-10
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1725225069

Originally published in 1961, this study challenges the stereotype of Kierkegaard as being socially aloof and politically conservative. Bukdahl does a through job of contextualizing Kierkegaard in nineteenth-century Denmark, shedding light on his relationships with his family, various religious groups, and the leading intellectual figures of his time. At the same time, Kierkegaards fundamental interest in the plight of "the common man" is revealed both from his writings and his social encounters. In addition to crafting a fine translation, Bruce Kirmmse has expanded the usefulness of Bukdahl's work by including a significant biographical introduction, informative notes identifying events and figures referenced in the text, and a guide pointing readers to English translations of all of Kierkegaard's writings.

A Common Man's View

A Common Man's View
Author: Chad Dupill
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2012-02-24
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9781469753201

Republicans and Democrats continue to fight with each other, but the truth is that neither side is really presenting Americans with solutions to their most pressing problems. One reason the so-called mainstream right and left cant understand the struggles of everyday people is that virtually all of them are far removed from regular life. A Common Mans View provides a fresh perspective from middle-class America in a bid to get the country back on the right track. Join a former US Marine Corps helicopter pilot who was deployed twice in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as he focuses on what being a hero means; where to find modern-day heroes; what is at stake in the War on Terror; what faith, attitude, and a little bit of perspective can do; and what to do to achieve individual and collective success. The common people do not have nannies to watch over their children, and they somehow balance their household budgets as the economy goes up and down. Discover what makes the United States great and play your part in reversing its decline by holding up old-fashioned, common values.

City of Man

City of Man
Author: Michael Gerson
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Total Pages: 141
Release: 2010-10-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1575679280

An era has ended. The political expression that most galvanized evangelicals during the past quarter-century, the Religious Right, is fading. What's ahead is unclear. Millions of faith-based voters still exist, and they continue to care deeply about hot-button issues like abortion and gay marriage, but the shape of their future political engagement remains to be formed. Into this uncertainty, former White House insiders Michael Gerson and Peter Wehner seek to call evangelicals toward a new kind of political engagement -- a kind that is better both for the church and the country, a kind that cannot be co-opted by either political party, a kind that avoids the historic mistakes of both the Religious Left and the Religious Right. Incisive, bold, and marked equally by pragmatism and idealism, Gerson and Wehner's new book has the potential to chart a new political future not just for values voters, but for the nation as a whole.

Soren Kierkegaard and the Common Man

Soren Kierkegaard and the Common Man
Author: Jorgen Bukdahl
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2001-07
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780802829535

This strikingly original work by Jorgen Bukdahl, first published in Danish in 1961, explores Soren Kierkegaard's relationship, both in the abstract and in his everyday life, with ordinary people. politically conservative, Bukdahl finds him to be fundamentally interested in and concerned about the plight of the common man. In the course of his discussion Bukdahl does a thorough job of contextualizing Kierkegaard in mid-nineteenth-century Denmark, shedding light on Kierkegaard's relationships with his family, various religious groups, and the leading intellectual figures of his time. Bukdahl follows the trajectory of Kierkegaard's thoughts on the common man from his earliest writings through his battles with The Corsair and on to his untimely death. Throughout, Bukdahl examines the role of Kierkegaard's Christian faith in shaping his attitude toward the common man and social relationships in general. translation of Bukdahl's book and has included many helpful additions-a biographical introduction that fills in the details of Kierkegaard's life, endnotes that identify the many little-known figures referenced in the text, and a preface that explains the context of the book and its author. Kirmmse also includes a bibliographic guide pointing readers to English translations of all of Kierkegaard's writings. This new information and Bukdahl's own colorful style make this an accessible and highly useful work for scholars as well as students new to Kierkegaard.

America’s Religious Wars

America’s Religious Wars
Author: Kathleen M. Sands
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 347
Release: 2019-06-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0300245378

How American conflicts about religion have always symbolized our foundational political values When Americans fight about “religion,” we are also fighting about our conflicting identities, interests, and commitments. Religion-talk has been a ready vehicle for these conflicts because it is built on enduring contradictions within our core political values. The Constitution treats religion as something to be confined behind a wall, but in public communications, the Framers treated religion as the foundation of the American republic. Ever since, Americans have translated disagreements on many other issues into an endless debate about the role of religion in our public life. Built around a set of compelling narratives—George Washington’s battle with Quaker pacifists; the fight of Mormons and Catholics for equality with Protestants; Teddy Roosevelt’s concept of land versus the Lakota’s concept; the creation-evolution controversy; and the struggle over sexuality—this book shows how religion, throughout American history, has symbolized, but never resolved, our deepest political questions.

Understanding The Bible For The Common Man

Understanding The Bible For The Common Man
Author: Mark R. Short
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 331
Release: 2022-08-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1640797602

Have you not wished when you read a verse or a group of verses on the same topic in the Bible that you could get an immediate explanation of the verse or verses so you could better understand what they really mean? That's what Understanding the Bible for the Common Man: Book of Hebrews does. This book takes the best explanations of renown commentators and pastors and translate them into words you can understand and explains what action you should take or pray about. This book is especially good for young Christians who have recently given their lives to the Lord and want to learn the correct and true meanings of the verses right away and not be led astray by false teachings. COMMENTATORS REFERENCED Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible Coffman's Commentaries on the Bible Bridgeway Bible Commentary Charles Box's Commentaries on Selected Books of the Bible Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible Useful Bible by Keith Simmons Format Each section of verses being studied is given a subject title, a verse-by-verse analysis, emphasized parts of verses are underlined in purple, biblical support is given from other verses in the Bible to further support what is explained (words in red bold are directed toward reader for clarity, words in black bold are either a summary or point of emphasis directed at reader). Subject of Book This book is on the book of Hebrews which is believed to be written by Paul, even though he never mentions his name. He explains how Jesus is a better sacrifice than animals and is greater than angels and a greater High Priest; He gives warnings about disbelief or falling away. He also gives examples of great men of faith in the past, encouraging us to be like them. Chapter 11 is called "The Faith" chapter where he explains the difference between faith and works, plus concluding exhortations for the Hebrews and us to follow.

The Standard

The Standard
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1928
Genre: Ethical culture movement
ISBN:

Spirituality for the Common Man

Spirituality for the Common Man
Author: Keith Davis
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2011-09-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781456527990

This is an empowerment teaching for mankind given through divine guidance from Jesus Christ, containing His gift of The New Beatitudes. The New Beatitudes are only found within the book, Spirituality For The Common Man. They are keys to spirituality and empowerments for being that reveal the truth of life. Through them you will realize who you are, what you are, and why you are here now. They will also empower you to be your greatest potential and create you best life now. Even more, these 114 New Beatitudes will guide you in the way to make this lifetime count. The way is being love and being forgiveness, and being the Christ with your name. These keys will unlock your ability to be Self-realized as well, which is being aware of your own divinity. Being an extension of God as His beloved Child, you will finally be joy, be peace, and be who you were meant to be. You will also see with Jesus' eyes in holy vision, knowing all to be innocent, be already deserving, and be eternal. The evolution of mankind will shift as these universal empowerments for being are realized, and salvation will come unto everyone by their own love and forgiveness. As Jesus says in the first line of the book, "This world needs me," and it certainly does. In these changing times you may finally know the truth of life and be it now. Jesus asks for the common man to be united in a common cause: be salvation by being God's Will now. So be it. For more information please visit: www.SpiritualityForTheCommonMan.com

The Origin of Religions

The Origin of Religions
Author: B. K. Karkra
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 151
Release: 2012
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1467880779

THE BOOK: The book is an open-eyed journey through the mystic world of faith. It is an intellectually stimulating account of the birth of religions. As animal, for definite, have no religions and intelligence is the dividing line between man and animal, it should be amply clear that religions have risen out the thinking faculty of man. These are about God and His creation alright, but not from God, though human brain itself is a gift from God. The book traces the story of religions from the earliest times and tries to reach to the core of all major belief systems of the world. Towards the end, it draws a sort of balance-sheet of the religions to form an idea what good and bad these have done to the mankind. An effort has also been made to have a peep into their future.