Searching For Spiritual Unity . . . Can There Be Common Ground?
May 6th, 2012
Book Description
Searching for Spirituality is an introductory course on forty of the world's most practiced or most misunderstood religions. Originally born out of author Robyn Lebron's efforts to create a Christian education course for her husband's congregation, this easy-to-follow reference guide to international religious beliefs is designed to reduce the fear and skepticism that often comes when we encounter belief systems different than our own, with the ultimate goal of promoting peace and spiritual unity throughout the world.
Covering a broad array of different faiths, from mainstream Christian denominations to Buddhism to Islam,
Searching for Spiritual Unity breaks down each religion into eleven categories to allow for easy comparative discussions: history, doctrine, God or gods, the role of Jesus Christ, worship practices, infant baptism or blessing, confirmation or initiation, marriage, death and afterlife, judgment, and any special doctrines. Also included are comparison charts that can be used as a quick "at a glance" reference.
Editorial Reviews
From the Author
I feel that by understanding these faith practices it may give us the ability to search for common ground.
This book is a 600+ page reference guide with charts and comparisons, that is very easy to use and should be a great resource for any library. My husband's church used it for an Adult small group discussion that was very well received. I hope that you will find it enlightening and that it will help bring us all closer to peace.
From the Inside Flap
Searching for Spiritual Unity–Can There Be Common Ground? is an introductory course on forty of the world's most practiced, and most misunderstood, religions. Originally born out of author Robyn Lebron's efforts to create a Christian education course for her husband's Episcopal congregation, this easy-to-follow reference guide to international faith practices is designed to reduce the fear and skepticism that often comes when we encounter people with belief systems different than our own, with the ultimate goal of promoting peace and spiritual unity throughout the world.
Covering a broad array of different faiths: from mainstream Christian denominations, to Buddhism, to Islam and more, Searching for Spiritual Unity breaks down each faith practice into eleven categories to allow for easy comparative discussions: history, basic doctrine, God or gods, the concept of Jesus Christ, worship practices, infant baptism or blessing, confirmation or initiation, marriage, death and afterlife, judgment, and any special doctrines. Also included are comparison charts that can be used as a quick "at a glance" reference.
Did you know that…
· Pagan beliefs almost line up perfectly with Christian concepts?
· Voodoo dolls are not commonly used by those who practice Voodoo?
· Muslims believe in Jesus Christ's mission?
· The fastest growing religion today is also one of the youngest?
Take the challenge to educate yourself, and replace skepticism or fear with peace and understanding.
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