16.09.2020

“Abraham on Trial” by Carol Delaney

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"Abraham on Trial" by Carol Delaney
"Abraham on Trial questions the foundations of faith that have made a virtue out of the willingness to sacrifice a child. Through his desire to obey God at all costs, even if it meant sacrificing his son, Abraham became the definitive model of faith for the major world religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In this bold look at the legacy of this biblical and qur'anic story, Carol Delaney explores how the sacrifice rather than the protection of children became the focus of faith, to the point where the abuse and betrayal of children has today become widespread and sometimes institutionalized. Her strikingly original analysis also offers a new perspective on what unites and...>>
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16.09.2020

“Believing in Dawkins: The New Spiritual Atheism” by Eric Steinhart

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"Believing in Dawkins: The New Spiritual Atheism" by Eric Steinhart
"Dawkin's militant atheism is well known; his profound faith less well known In this book, atheist philosopher Eric Steinhart explores the spiritual dimensions of Richard Dawkins’ books, which are shown to encompass: · the meaning and purpose of life · an appreciation of Platonic beauty and truth · a deep belief in the rationality of the universe · an aversion to both scientism and nihilism As an atheist, Dawkins strives to develop a scientific alternative to theism, and while he declares that science is not a religion, he also proclaims it to be a spiritual enterprise....>>
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15.09.2020

“101 Curses: Curses for All Occasions” by Augustus Numley

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"101 Curses: Curses for All Occasions" by Augustus Numley
"A diabolical collection of the most sinister curses you're likely to ever encounter. Organized by category, they've been gathered from various undocumented sources and mostly use simple materials. Some of these curses are pretty nasty and could be harmful to the practitioner as well as the intended victim. If you want to turn someone you know into a werewolf this book will tell you how. That's curse #25."...>>
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15.09.2020

“Astrology 101: From Sun Signs to Moon Signs, Your Guide to Astrology” by Kathleen Sears

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"Astrology 101: From Sun Signs to Moon Signs, Your Guide to Astrology" by Kathleen Sears
"Too often, astrology guides obscure the mystical wonder of the zodiac with overly tedious details about nodes, houses, angles, and aspects that even Ptolemy would reject. Astrology 101 cuts out the boring details and lengthy explanations and instead gives you a hands-on lesson that keeps you engaged as you learn how the movements of the stars and planets affect human behavior. From the four elements and twelve houses to astrological personality types and sign compatibility, this compact primer is packed with hundreds of fascinating star sign facts, informative charts and illustrations, and stories of famous astrologers and their predictions for the future. So whether you're looking to find how a Mercury retrograde affects you, or just...>>
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