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Modernity is deeply grounded in the great monotheistic religions, which created and inspired societal structures that value equality, justice, morality, ethics and care for the needy. This book defends those foundations against the common atheist argument that our modern values have emerged from secularism. Shay demonstrates why both faith and reason are necessary in our era.

Whether from the political left or right, deeply religious or secular, readers will benefit from Shay's insights as to how good faith can help heal our fractured society. I hope that many readers take advantage of this resource. They will be intellectually rewarded for having done so. Shay has had a successful business career spanning Wall Street, private equity, venture capital, and banking.

He has been a provocative commentator on many financial issues, including among others, how the banking system should best function to help society, the implications of a cashless world, and tax reform. Throughout his life, he has been a student of religion and how religion ought to apply to the world outside of the synagogue, church, or mosque. In addition to authoring articles relating to the Jewish community, Scott authored the best-selling Getting Our Groove Back: Would you like to tell us about a lower price?

Explore Your Faith: What You Believe and Why

If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support? Religion can be both inspiring and distressing. And many critiques of it are simultaneously compelling and dubious. Shay examines atheist arguments with a refreshing modern eye in this comprehensive look at our most fundamental questions about faith and reason.

Prominent atheists claim the Bible is a racist text. Martin Luther King Jr. Some atheists claim religion serves to oppress the masses. On the other hand, the revolutionaries ended up banning religion. Some scientists claim that we have no free will. Others argue that advances in neurobiology and physics disprove determinism.

As for whispering to the universe, an absurd habit say the skeptics. Yet prayer is a transformative practice for millions. This book explores the most common atheist critiques of the Bible and religion, incorporating Jewish, Christian, and Muslim voices. The result is a fresh, modern re-evaluation of religion and of atheism. Read more Read less. Add both to Cart Add both to List. Buy the selected items together This item: Questioning Religion and Atheism by Scott A. Ships from and sold by Amazon. The New American Judaism: Customers who bought this item also bought.

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Print edition must be purchased new and sold by Amazon. Gifting of the Kindle edition at the Kindle MatchBook price is not available. Learn more about Kindle MatchBook. Start reading In Good Faith: Because it explains to you how different Christians believe different ways in regards to a subject. I will read it again someday. And I have already referred to it several times lately.

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Oswald Sanders presents the principles of leadership in both the physical and spiritual realm. It is a classic book that helps every Christian develop leadership in their own lives, families, communities, and church. Some of the topics covered in this book include the cost, responsibility, tests, qualities, and requirements of leadership. Now, he has another book that should be interesting for the Christian audience, Killing Jesus: In this book, Bill details the events leading up to the murder of the most influential and popular man in the history, Jesus Christ. Killing Jesus gives insight into the political and historical events during the time of Christ.

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However, this kind of thinking has led many Christians to become self-righteous and judgmental. Henry argues that by setting the right and reasonable boundaries, Christians will be more effective in their walk to eternal life. Discover how to set boundaries and take control of your life with Boundaries. She was admired for her courage, faith, and mercy to those who have wronged her.

She and her family help Jews escape the Nazis, and they end up being sent to a concentration camp.

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Thankfully, she survived and she took with her the inspiring story of triumph and faith that reigns supreme over evil. Her powerful and encouraging story gives other believers a reason to hold on to their faith even during the hardest time of their lives. Benjamin Carson might have been more popular recently for running for the US presidency, but before that, he has gained worldwide recognition as the doctor who successfully separated Siamese twins joined at the back of the head.

In this book, you will read about the daring life of Dr. Carson, from his youth to the operation table. He was raised in inner-city Detroit and has lacked motivation early in his life. However, his success story has been among the most dramatic and inspiring for people who were born in a disadvantaged position. It provides a whole lot of summaries, charts, maps, personality profiles, life application notes, guides, commentaries, and lessons from every section of the Bible.

In this book, you are given amazing guidelines on how you can get the most out of your daily Bible Study. What is real success? Or is it being the most powerful and respected politician in your country? People look at success differently.

In this book, you will discover what it really means to be successful, not based on the standards of people, but based in the eyes of God. The Seven Laws of Success is a powerful book that shows you how to attain success in life by concentrating your effort on seven principles. The best part of all this is that this book is FREE! If you are a history buff, then you should not miss the history of Christianity. In this book, Diarmaid MacCulloch digs deep into the history to investigate the very origin of Christianity.

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These include Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant Christians. This book is a must-have for Christians who want to understand the root of their belief. There are 66 Books in the Bible and studying them page after page can be very overwhelming. Know Your Bible gives you an overview of all the books of the Bible, their historical background, time frame, synopsis, summary, and practical application. Do you have a dream? Maybe you are afraid of dreaming big because you are scared.

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This book is based on the story of Benaiah, an ancient warrior whose story is found in II Samuel While he might be an obscure character in the Bible, his life is definitely filled with powerful lessons that we can apply today. Be inspired and discover the power of God when you dream big! Entrusted is a great Bible study book that explores the lessons we can glean from the book of II Timothy. It is meant to be spread and shared with the whole world.

In this book, you get 5 personal study segments that are highly beneficial to your spiritual growth! However, only a few really know what it means. Learn how to recover from your mistakes and enjoy once again the grace of God! Give this book a try and find out how to exactly do that. Want to add a super helpful resource to your library for Bible Study?

Then this book is for you. In this book, you will find more information about the Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic languages used in writing the Bible. There are also cross-references that make it easier for you to find related passages. If you really want to know your Bible, it is the time that you read its truest and purest meaning. The book makes it every easy for you to understand Bible terms, Hebrew and Greek, even if you have little or no scholarly background about these languages.

There are thousands of biblical words listed from A to Z for each Testament. Make your Bible study session more profitable and easier with this book! Studying the Bible involves familiarizing and memorizing verses. Having Bible passages in your mind and heart makes meditation a lot easier. Prior to the arrest of the author by the Nazis in , Dietrich Bonhoeffer was head of a seminary of the German Confessing Church. In this book, he focuses on the Sermon on the Mount given by our Lord and Savior. Though a classic book, its inspiration and lessons are very much applicable to all Christians today.

It comes with great insights on how we can live and apply the lessons from the longest sermon made by Christ. You might have been looking for answers on how to be successful in life. However, you might also be looking at the wrong place. Steven Scott, a best-selling author, examines the life of King Solomon, probably the richest man in the history. In this book, he gleaned the important strategies on how to achieve financial and personal success. One of the high points of this book is that Steven Scott illustrates the wisdom of Solomon with anecdotes and modern application.

If you want to learn from the wisest human king and richest man who ever lived, then this book is yours. Though a classic book written by one of the most influential pastors of the 20th century, the Mystery of the Ages is a compelling book for Christians, who are seeking the truth hidden between the pages of the Bible. In this book, Herbert Armstrong discusses seven mysteries, from the mystery of man to the mystery of the Kingdom of God.

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