Other Practices category: 2998 books

THERE is no study so saddening, and none so sublime as that of the early religions of mankind. To trace back the worship of God to its simple origin, and to mark the gradual process of those degrading superstitions, and unhallowed rites which darkened, and finally extinguished His presence in the...

Working in the hospital and prison ministry, I had the opportunity to meet the country’s most feared criminal. He was a cult leader with forty churches all around the country. A group of us would go to the prison every Wednesday and were allowed to have church for one hour.   God...

"A Refutation of the Basic Premises, Core Teachings, and Common Arguments in Defense of Christianity." Written by a former Christian fundamentalist, this book thoroughly and succinctly examines the basic premises and core teachings of the Christian faith and refutes the most common...

No matter how many falsehoods the theist has spread about agnosticism, it has survived quite well over the decades and is a theology to be reckoned with. An international poll of most western countries taken in the early 90's, asked people their religion. 17% wrote agnostic. How many millions...

Who Cut God’s Hair is like no other book you have read about God, religion, atheism, or questions regarding the creation of the universe. Author Garrett Glass isn’t fundamentally interested in whether God exists. He is interested in where God comes from, and the basic premise of this book is simple:...

Popular religion in village India is overwhelmingly dominated by goddess worship. Goddesses can be nationally well-known like Durga or Kali, or they can be an obscure deity who is only known in a particular rural locale. The origins of a goddess can be both ancient—with many transitions or amalgamations...

A seriously humorous review for the intellectually curious ... and in style and exclusive content, quite unlike ANYTHING written before. A unique experience. Features the Reformation Hypothesis; the Circles of Time; the Bastard Kings of Israel, and numerous other fiendishly original thoughts. Revelation...

Gratification widened her face. Bubbles enclosed a twisting doll pulled by a case compressing eyes and ears sinking further in darkness.

"Spring has come to the northern forest. The evening wind blows cold as the breath of the frost giants. Just overhead, there is a sound like the rushing of crows' wings. Can it be a coven of witches has flown over these woods? "On any other night, you would probably swear that there...

In ‘Rivers of Green Wisdom’ the author shares personal reflections on Christian, Yogic and Earth centred wisdom and key stages encountered on his own spiritual journey. This book unveils central teachings about the sacredness of Earth and Nature, covers both past and present understanding about...

Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the first ordination of women priests in the Australian Anglican Church, this book analyzes the ordination debate and reviews how it occupied church synods, ecclesiastical tribunals, civil courts, and media headlines. It also highlights the accomplishments of...

This work raises an inevitable reflection among those who seek real meaning for the existence of all beings in subjecting all possible realities to the ways in which shape is established and achieved and which concerns everything related to the Truth in Nature. In a creative, innovative way,...

Written by an American Muslim convert who has lived nearly 40 years among the Muslims, the author presents an insider’s account of Islam’s true place within the family of religions, what it means to be a Muslim living in the shadow of the modern world, and how to cultivate a life of spirituality...

Losers in History Don't Get a Chance to Write History. The Winners in History Do. One benefit of this book is that it uncovers black biblical women in the Bible for you. It lists 13 of the many women in biblical history. Hidden no longer, black women stories are shown to you. Dare to read for ...