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The causes which drove the Irish to rebellion were for the most part of long standing. Their religion had been ruthlessly persecuted; their property had been confiscated by whole provinces at a time; their ancient chiefs had been driven from their lands, and many of them exterminated. Elizabeth, James,...

It is by observing the frequency and emphasis with which certain views and expressions occur and reoccur in an author, and the consistency with which they are given the preference, that we may be able to generalize as to his philosophy or religion. As Shakespeare's works are neither a treatise on...

How are Western, mostly secular, societies handling religion in its increasingly pluralistic and complex forms? What different forms of interactions between and negotiations of religion and religious beliefs can we see in contemporary society? What are the primary contenders in these interactions...

National Parks – ‘America’s Best Idea’ – were from the first seen as sacred sites embodying the God-given specialness of American people and American land, and from the first they were also marked as tourist attractions. The inherent tensions between these two realities ensured the parks...

Historically, religion, aside of land, has been one of the most prevailing reasons for which wars have been fought. When reflecting back approximately 6,000 years, this fact can be supported easily.Religion as well has been used to exploit whole races and nations of people around the world. Its negative...

Collection Of African Religion Volume 2 This is an excellent exploration and analysis of African Religious thoughts and practices. The author's expositions are detailed, especially when speaking about the usually more obscure African societies. What's extremely interesting is the logic behind...

Have you ever wondered why there are so many different kinds of religions, false gods, and idols throughout the world  - over 4,000 of them?   Is there a conspiracy going on right now behind the scenes to establish a global government?   What are the similarities between...

Volume 28 is a continuation of Volume 27. It covers news articles from 7/15 of 2014 that link to the ongoing attempt to show a pattern of the Associated Press Feed mirroring this publication 24 to 48 hours later. This republishes "Sunflower Diaries," Volume 28. It does a brief rundown of music history...

By some estimates, over 1 billion people in the world are non-religious (humanist/secular/atheist) yet we base many of our parenting techniques and traditions on religion. There are many books available on parenting around each of the major religions, but few describe parenting in a Humanist household....

As a woman is in travail during childbirth, so also, the earth is in travail to give birth to a new era. This book exposes you to deep truths that will guide you into the future. It is a research manual full of amazing facts from history and current affairs. This book is a product of many years of...

The connections between religion and violence are complex and multifaceted. From the conflicts in Middle East and the Balkans to those in Southeast Asia and beyond, religion frames and legitimates political violence. Moreover, in international relations since 9/11, religious language and metaphors...

This book provides a reasoned, comprehensive understanding of what religion is as well as a clear and critical assessment of whether, in the light of modern developments in philosophy, contemporary thinking people can responsibly maintain religious belief in God. The book is divided into three...

This book is organized as a thematic consumer guide to religion, looking at the benefits (and costs) of different world religions from the viewpoint of the believer. Whether you're interested in money, sex and power, or art, science, and relaxation, How To Pick A Religion will help you identify the religion that is right for you.

The Power of Religion in the Public Sphere represents a rare opportunity to experience a diverse group of preeminent philosophers confronting one pervasive contemporary concern: what role does-or should-religion play in our public lives? Reflecting on her recent work concerning state violence in Israel-Palestine,...