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In On Angels and Intellect, philosopher and essayist George Le Savant offers a luminous, lyrical exploration of what it means to think, to be known, and to endure. Drawing on the works of St. Thomas Aquinas, C. S. Lewis, and both ancient and modern philosophers, this reflective work traces the nature of the soul’s intellect—before, during, and beyond the body.

Delving deeply into each of these major focuses, Consciousness Reality & Purpose sets the listener upon a journey into themselves, the reality around them, and towards a fulfilling sense of purpose in the lives we each have to experience.

Those who believe God is loving and good have always wrestled with the question of why he allows evil and suffering to continue in the world. This book goes through the various issues and options, processing these questions and the best suggestions for answers. The best answers are that evil exists because of the freedom God has given us as free moral agents and that this often results in suffering. Meanwhile, God often allows suffering so that we can grow in character. In the end, we must have faith in God's goodness despite our lack of full understanding.

Swords and Gavels, The Saviors and Judges of Israel details the vast difference between the Hebrew Bible and the Greek New Testament concerning the job description of a Savior. Salvation before the New Testament was a physical act performed for the people in thier time of trouble. Wars, famine and other physical dangers are examples of what I mean. The New Testament has now spiritualized this topic because the salvation offered in the New Testament was not experienced and says it will not come until the end. Matthew 10:22-23

Why do so many intelligent, informed people believe in God? Contrary to charges that they sacrifice their reason to meet their emotional needs, many claim that their intellectual journey led them, often contrary to their wishes or expectations, to belief. This book attempts to introduce the arguments that changed their minds. Interestingly, each person seems to have a unique story, following different lines of evidence. Thus, Miller introduces 17 lines of evidence. Are any of them compelling to you? Personalize your reading by rating each argument at the end of each section. By keeping the ...

“I didn’t think he’d do it. I really didn’t think he would. I thought he’d say, whoa, hold on, wait a minute. We made a deal, remember, the land, the blessing, the nation, the descendants as numerous as the sands on the shore and the stars in the sky.” So begins James Goodman’s original and urgent encounter with one of the most compelling and resonant stories ever told - God’s command to Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac.

This book touches on certain dynamics regarding the theoretical and cultural basis of the model Fethullah Gülen has developed based on dialogue, tolerance, and concurrence among groups that come from different religions, cultures, and civilizations. Gülen's model focuses on human beings, those who surround all their world with thought and action, and who are directed toward love for God and for creation.

Why do we divide the world, the human being and the divine? Do good and evil really exist or are they simply conditioned points of view? Is there a permanent ‘me’. Is there in me a place where there is no corruption, where there is real, absolute peace, order? Are the various scriptures of India and the Middle East similar to or in contradiction to your teaching? Is there any connection between the supernatural and religion?

Life of abundance is not for only the few. Becoming successful, happy, loved, and healthy could be just a simple step away. By following what this book teaches and using the Law of Attraction, your life could drastically change in no time. Imagine a life where you are more successful, happier, healthier, and more loved. Experiencing the abundance in life and overflowing with joy. That is possible with the Law of Attraction.

What do you believe? Is certainty possible? What is existence? Why do we think? Who is God? How can we live? Is there meaning? What is my purpose? Are any morals absolute? Who am I? Philosophy is the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, truth, values, and mind using reason and logic. But what if reason and logic don't give me conclusive answers to my questions? Can I retreat into doubt and scepticism? Or do I find myself forced into making decisions and committing to action? We are human. We have no choice but to think. To select. To believe. This book doesn't try to ...

In the Thirty-Three Saviors: Biographies, Beliefs, Sayings, and Virtue Ethics of the World’s Historical Christ-like Figures, the author, Dr. George Mentz, provides insights into the principles, ideas, and philosophies of the messianic religions of the world before The Christ emerged. Across civilizations and centuries, cultures have told the stories of redeemers—divine sons, martyrs, healers, and heroes who echo the archetype of the Christ. The Thirty-Three Saviors explores these figures in depth, weaving biography, myth, and virtue ethics into a sweeping study of humanity’s search ...

Jack Call gives a detailed account of what his life was like during the years from 1972 through 1978, as a follower of Art Kleps, the Chief Boo Hoo of the Neo-American Church, whose members subscribe to the belief that psychedelics such as LSD are sacraments, in that they encourage the realization that life is a dream. This true story has many surprising twists and turns, but ends, predictably in hindsight, in disillusionment.

What if the key to solving your everyday problems was hidden in philosophy? Philosophy isn’t just for scholars or ancient thinkers—it's for anyone who wants to live with clarity, purpose, and deeper understanding. Yet, many philosophical ideas feel complex and distant from our daily lives. That’s where Breaking Philosophy comes in. In this book, I take 100 influential philosophical concepts—from ancient wisdom to modern thought—and break them down into simple, relatable analogies that apply to your everyday experiences. Whether it’s navigating relationships, making tough ...

David Baddiel would love there to be a God. He has spent a lot of time fantasising about how much better life would be if there actually was such a thing as a Superhero Dad who chased off Death. Unfortunately for him, there isn’t. Or at least, that is Baddiel’s view in this book, which argues that it is indeed the very intensity of his, and everyone else’s, desire for God to exist that proves His non-existence. Anything so deeply wished-for we will, considers Baddiel, make real.

In an era of information technology we tend to neglect education in the emotions, the imagination, and civility. Thomas Moore's books on the soul paint a picture of literate, sensitive, and artful human living. In The Education of the Heart he presents many of the sources that influenced and...

Bhakti yoga is the path of the heart that sublimates emotion into devotion. Prabhuji leads us through a devotional evolution that begins with the experience of a personal God and culminates in the unity of the lover and the beloved. With astounding insight and erudition, he describes a process that makes what is mundane divine, what is material spiritual, and transforms worldly attachments into transcendental love. This yoga path reveals that love is the perfume that emanates from our own presence, here and now. It is not an emotion or a feeling; it is the very essence of what we are. ...

Do you believe human life is inherently valuable? Unfortunately, in the secularized age of state-sanctioned euthanasia and abortion-on-demand, many are losing faith in the simple value of human life. To the disillusioned, human beings are a cosmic accident whose intrinsic value is worth no more than other animals. The Death of Humanity explores our culture's declining respect for the sanctity of human life drawing on philosophy and history to reveal the dark road ahead for society if we lose our faith.

This volume gathers studies by prominent scholars and philosophers about the question how have major figures from the history of philosophy, and some contemporary philosophers, addressed "the ultimate why question": why is there anything at all rather than nothing whatsoever? The authors take this question seriously, striving to go beyond accounting for the present state of reality as distinguished from a prior or subsequent state, to the more profound question of discerning why anything whatsoever exists.

"Gnosis Of Digits: Spiritually Understanding Numbers" invites listeners on a transformative journey into the sacred realm of numbers, illuminating their profound spiritual significance across cultures and traditions. This audiobook explores the divine aspects of numbers, revealing how each number embodies unique energies and archetypes that reflect the fundamental truths of existence.

Moksha Karma & Jyotish defines Moksha as prescribed in various Hindu philosophies and explores the timeless question of "Who am I?" through the teachings of renowned spiritual gurus. It also offers a psychological perspective on Karma, bridging traditional beliefs with modern understanding. The book highlights how karmic imprints are carried forward through lifetimes and how these patterns can be decoded through the horoscope, the DNA of the soul. Ideal for seekers on a journey of self-discovery, this book offers profound insights into the deeper meaning of life and spiritual growth.