A Brief Guide to Beliefs: Ideas, Theologies, Mysteries, and MovementsWestminster John Knox Press, 2001 - 578 páginas This wide-ranging and highly readable introduction focuses on the contemporary fascination with the big questions about God and the supernatural, setting out clearly and fairly what people believe and their reasons for believing it. All the major faiths are covered, along with new and alternative movements, neo-pagan and New Age thought, and spiritualities of human potential and self-enhancement. Offering a wealth of information on key concepts, movements, and thinkers, A Brief Guide to Beliefs will be especially helpful to students of religion or related subjects, and to all who want to know more about the most popular and influencial beliefs in the world today. |
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... Satan : Evil Personified Islam , Judaism , and Christianity all speak of Satan , who is variously the enemy of God , the representative of the forces of evil , and the tempter . In Islam the Qur'an names the devil as Iblis , derived ...
... Satan : Evil Personified Islam , Judaism , and Christianity all speak of Satan , who is variously the enemy of God , the representative of the forces of evil , and the tempter . In Islam the Qur'an names the devil as Iblis , derived ...
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... Satan , based on The Satanic Bible by Anton LaVey . This group uses the term " Satan " to symbolize their rejection of Christianity . They do not believe in the existence of any spiritual being , either Satan or God , but they do ...
... Satan , based on The Satanic Bible by Anton LaVey . This group uses the term " Satan " to symbolize their rejection of Christianity . They do not believe in the existence of any spiritual being , either Satan or God , but they do ...
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... Satan represents vital existence instead of spiritual pipe dreams . 3. Satan represents undefiled wisdom instead of hypocritical self - deceit . 4. Satan represents kindness to those who deserve it instead of love wasted on ingrates . 5.
... Satan represents vital existence instead of spiritual pipe dreams . 3. Satan represents undefiled wisdom instead of hypocritical self - deceit . 4. Satan represents kindness to those who deserve it instead of love wasted on ingrates . 5.
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Postmodernism and the Challenge to Religion | 9 |
The Existence of God | 19 |
The Meaning of Morality | 31 |
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A Brief Guide to Beliefs: Ideas, Theologies, Mysteries, and Movements Linda Edwards Vista previa limitada - 2001 |
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The Re-Enchantment of the West: Volume 1 Alternative Spiritualities ... Christopher Partridge Vista de fragmentos - 2004 |