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Crypto-Christianity - Crypto-Christianity commonly refers to the secret practice of the Christian religion, usually while attempting to camouflage it as another faith or observing the rituals of another religion publically. In places and time periods where Christians were persecuted or Christianity was outlawed, cults of crypto-Christianity have surfaced.
Christianity in India - Christianity is India's third-largest religion, following Hinduism and Islam. According to tradition, there have been Christians in India almost for as long as the religion has existed, and Christianity underwent major growth following European contact and British colonization, which brought in both Catholic and Protestant missionaries.
State religion - A state religion (also called an established church or state church) is a religious body or creed officially endorsed by the state. The term state church is associated with Christianity, and is sometimes used to denote a specific national branch of Christianity.
Abrahamic religion - In the study of comparative religion, an Abrahamic religion is any of those religions deriving from a common ancient Semitic tradition and traced by their adherents to Abraham (אַבְרָהָם "Father/Leader of many"), a patriarch whose life is narrated in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, and as ...
Zazen and Christianity - Talk given by Yamada Roshi. "Zen is not a religion, in the same sense that Christianity is a religion. Therefore, there is no reason why Christianity and zazen cannot co-exist. Almost all Buddhist sects can be called religions. Zazen, however, is quite different in this respect. Quite simply, it is the core of all Buddhist sects."
BBC: Religion and Ethics - Christianity - Holydays - Information about Christianity in the UK and the church year with its principal festivals and seasons.
BBC: Christianity - An introduction to Christianity which includes history, beliefs, customs, holidays, and subdivisions.
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Religion and Spirituality Christianity - Religion and Spirituality Christianity Spiritual Advice for Buddhists and Christians In the words of the Dalai Lama, the purpose of religion ...
Religion and Spirituality Christianity - Religion and Spirituality Christianity Spiritual Advice for Buddhists and Christians In the words of the Dalai Lama, the purpose of religion ...
Religion and Spirituality Christianity - Religion and Spirituality Christianity Spiritual Advice for Buddhists and Christians In the words of the Dalai Lama, the purpose of religion ...
Religion and Spirituality Christianity - Religion and Spirituality Christianity Spiritual Advice for Buddhists and Christians In the words of the Dalai Lama, the purpose of religion ...
Christianity Religion Spirituality - Christianity Religion Spirituality Spiritual Advice for Buddhists and Christians In the words of the Dalai Lama, the purpose of ...
Christianity Religion Spirituality - Christianity Religion Spirituality Spiritual Advice for Buddhists and Christians In the words of the Dalai Lama, the purpose of ...
Christianity Religion Spirituality - Christianity Religion Spirituality The Blackwell Companion to Christian Spirituality Christian spirituality has recently emerged as a distinct (and growing) academic field in universities, colleges, and ...
Christianity Religion Spirituality - Christianity Religion Spirituality The Blackwell Companion to Christian Spirituality Christian spirituality has recently emerged as a distinct (and growing) academic field in universities, colleges, and ...
Christianity, Cults & Religions : Full-color book includes chapters on Christianity, Cults & Religions; Christianity, Cults & the Occult; Christianity & Eastern Religions; Islam & Christianity; 10 Q&A on Jehovah's Witnesses; 10 Q&A on Mormonism; and 10 Keys to Witnessing to Cults. A good basic introduction on comparative religions from a Christian viewpoint.
Stealing Jesus: How Fundamentalism Betrays Christianity by Bruce Bawer, ISBN 0609802224 : From the author of the widely acclaimed A Place at the Table, this is a major work, passionately outspoken and cogently reasoned, that exposes the great danger posed to Christianity today by fundamentalism. The time is past, says Bruce Bawer, when denominational names and other traditional labels provided an accurate reflection of Christian America's religious beliefs and practices. The meaningful distinction today is not between Protestant and Catholic, or Baptist and Episcopalian, but rather between "legalistic" and "nonlegalistic" religion, between the Church of Law and the Church of Love. On one side is the fundamentalist right, which draws a sharp distinction between "saved" and "unsaved" and worships a God of wrath and judgment; on the other are more mainstream Christians who view all humankind as children of a loving God who calls them to break down barriers of hate, prejudice, and distrust. Pointing out that the supposedly "traditional" beliefs of American fundamentalism--about which most mainstream Christians, clergy included, know shockingly little--are in fact of relatively re...
When Bad Christians Happen to Good People: Where We Have Failed Each Other and How to Reverse the Damage by Dave Burchett, ISBN 1578564905 : Help for those who have been harmed by Christians-and those who have inflicted the wounds. Throughout history, Christians have done considerable damage to others-both independently and in the name of Christ. Each time this occurs, one of God's precious creations is wounded and the church's witness to the world is grievously weakened. For years, unbelievers and Christians have rejected the church because of damaging encounters with a Christian, a Christian leader, or a group of Christians. No matter how much we wish to reverse the damage, however, we cannot reach the unchurched with the life-changing message of the gospel-nor can we protect those still within the body-unless we insist upon dramatic changes within our church communities. Targeting every person who has ever been hurt by a Christian-as well as those believers responsible for inflicting such damaging wounds-author Dave Burchett calls for a new way of relating that will bring healing to the church and transform our witness to the world.
Soul Survivor: How My Faith Survived the Church by Philip Yancey, ISBN 1578568188 : Philip Yancey, one of America's leading Christian thinkers and author of more than a dozen books with sales of more than five million copies, returns for his most profound and soul-searching books yet. "Soul Survivor is the story of his own struggle to reclaim his belief, interwoven with inspiring portraits of notable people from all walks of life who have succeeded in the pursuit of an authentic faith. "I became a writer, I now believe, to sort out and reclaim words used and misused by the Christians of my youth," says Philip Yancey, whose explorations of Christian faith have made him a guide for millions of readers. In "Soul Survivor, he charts his spiritual pilgrimage through the influence of key individuals: "These are the people who ushered me into the Kingdom. In many ways, they are why I remain a Christian today, and I want to introduce them to other spiritual seekers." Yancey interweaves his own journey with fascinating stories of those who modeled for him a life-enhancing rather than a life-constricting faith: Dr. Paul Brand, G. K. Chesterton, Annie Dillard, Frederick Buechner, ...
Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know : A reader-friendly guide to Christian doctrines--for new believers and all ChristiansWayne Grudem's Systematic Theology has established itself as a foundational reference in the evangelical church today. But a proper understanding of theology is not just important for pastors, students, and church leaders. Newer Christians, especially those who do not come from church backgrounds, also need grounding in basic Christian doctrine. Christian Beliefs is a one-eighths the size condensation of Systematic Theology and is designed to provide a basic guide that is sound but not intimidating. It also serves as an interesting book for more mature Christians who want something that is solid, yet fairly light. The twenty chapters and three appendices (confessions of faith, bibliography, and glossary) provide an essential resource that is highly readable and easy to understand.
Handbook of World Religions : "The Handbook of World Religions" describes 50 alternate viewpoints, fairly and non-judgmentally contrasting them with the one true Christian faith. Fully illustrated, this resource is a fascinating and useful tool to help Christians understand others' beliefs.
Mere Christianity Journal : "Mere Christianity Journal is the ideal companion to "Mere Christianity -- the beloved classic of Christian literature and the bestselling of all of Lewis s adult works. This reader s journal is a celebration of one of Lewis s most popular and influential works. By serving as a thoughtful guide to further meditation on the central issues Lewis raises, this journal provides Lewis readers with a guide for deeper reflection. The journal includes an elegant interior design, ample quotes from "Mere Christianity, thoughtful questions centered on Lewis s wise words and plenty of room for reader s thoughts and ideas.
When Religion Is an Addiction : Eye-opening and hard-hitting, Dr. Minor puts the political activities of the right-wing in a new perspective and explains how liberal responses can enable religious addiction. He applies contemporary understandings of addiction to the extreme Christian right-wing in the U.S., concluding that religion functions as a process addiction for them. Crucial is its obsession with human depravity, the ultimate expression of low self-worth. A "high" of righteousness eliminates a sense of personal responsibility for their teachings, actions, and their actions' damage to others. Religious addiction, he notes, often covers sexual addiction. The current right-wing obsession with political campaigns and victories is the stronger fix the addiction demands to cover growing fears of failure. Often the responses of liberals have been like those of enablers in an addict's family who through their reactions prevent the addict from hitting bottom. Arguing about religion, for example, promotes the addiction.
How Jesus Became Christian : Sure to be controversial, this is an exciting, well-written popular religious history that cuts to the heart of the differences between Christianity and Judaism, to the origins of one of the world's great religions and, ultimately, to the question of who Jesus Christ really was--a Jew or a Christian.
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