Other Practices category: 2998 books

Atheism is probably the most misunderstood concept in America. There is a wide perception that Atheists are untrustworthy. Many equate it with devil worship. Many others think it’s a religion or that is has something to do with science. I was brought up without being indoctrinated into religion. I...

Don't let another day go by without knowing the truth. It is your right, it is your obligation!’ ORIGINALLY IN GENESIS IT WAS ‘GODS’ NOT ‘GOD’ The original Hebrew is: “In the beginning Elohim [which literal translation is ‘Gods’] created the heaven and the earth. (Genesis...

A Choctaw Indian Christian bishop explores the teachings of the Bible through the lens of Native American tradition. Steven Charleston—an Episcopal bishop and Choctaw native—takes a unique and provocative look into the “vision quests” of Jesus, and considers Christian biblical interpretation...

This book is one of a number of books comprising The Cabana Chronicles series of books on apologetics, the systematic and logical defense of the Christian religion. It  presents discussions among a group of retiirees who met each week under a cabana on the beach at South Padre Island, Texas. This book compares the atheistic religion of Secular Humanism with Christianity.

Over the last decade, "New Atheists" such as Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, and Christopher Hitchens have pushed the issue of atheism to the forefront of public discussion. Yet very few of the ensuing debates and discussions have managed to provide a full and objective treatment of the subject....

Who or what is God? How do different religions interpret God's existence? How can we know God? Many people believe in God; not just throughout history but also in the present day. But who or what is it they believe in? Many different and sometimes conflicting answers have been suggested to this question....

Patanjali Yogasutras is a masterpiece on human psychology, a practical guide for all spiritual aspirants, and a map for spiritual journey. Sage Patanjali codified these sutras on yoga for the benefit of spiritual practitioners. The sutras are arranged in four chapters. I have tried to give the meaning...

Mass weddings. Matching ceremonies where people meet their future spouses for the first time. Desperate flower-sellers approaching bar customers late at night. Isolated farms where young men and women are rapidly transformed into fanatical devotees of the Reverend Sun Myung Moon. All these are well-known...

In Part Two, Neufeld describes being sent from the California-based Oakland Family (which operated as a cult within a cult) to Los Angeles in early 1977, to work with members from the nationwide Unification Church on a team known as the International One World Crusade (IOWC).  The longer he works...

This issue of the Rosicrucian Digest presents a compendium of materials that provide a solid introduction to the most important aspects of Martinism.

Interested in mind reading and telepathy? Want to understand how the telepathic read and control your mind? Mind reading, or telepathy is NOT a very common technique used by psychics to help you make future oriented decisions, and is not something to worry about when seeking out psychic advice...

This book by psychologist Marlene Winell provides valuable insights into the dangers of religious indoctrination and outlines what therapists and victims can do to reclaim a healthier human spirit.... Both former believers searching for a new beginning and those just starting to subject their faith...

An essential handbook for bedside ministry, and for providing meaningful and enriching comfort to the sick and dying. Bringing comfort and concern to the seriously ill or injured is a challenge for lay people and clergy alike. In this practical guide, Neville Kirkwood shares wisdom gained from...