Download or read book Karmic Christianity written by E. D. Burns and published by William Carey Publishing. This book was released on 2023-07-25 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Resting in the Refuge of God's Love All people struggle with fear. Perhaps a child has a life-threatening illness. Your spouse loses a job, and you don’t know how bills will get paid. We wonder whether tough times indicate that God is not pleased with us. To regain assurance and peace, we try harder to please God and attain blessings. We can too easily fall into a karmic-like cycle of good works, relying on our own power to break the cycle of fear. In Karmic Christianity, E. D. Burns explains why the antidote to fear is not power but rather peace— God’s peace. The peace of Christ sets us free from anxiety arising from hardships and our inability to control our situations. Lasting peace is not grounded in subjective experience. Instead, Christ secures it for us by his death and resurrection. If we’re honest, we know that our best is never good enough. We are frequently powerlessness to change our circumstances. Burns shows why the solution is not working harder, being better, or just giving up. Readers learn why we don't need to be exhausted. Instead, we can rest in God’s refuge, trusting that his love for us is perfect in Christ.
Download or read book Buddhism Christianity and the Question of Creation written by Perry Schmidt-Leukel and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is the world created by a divine creator? Or is it the constant product of karmic forces? Exploring the aspects of Buddhist objections against the idea of a divine creator and Christian possibilities to meet the Buddhist critique, this work asks for the potential truth on both sides and suggests a surprising way of overcoming the barrier.
Download or read book Grace in Christianity and Hinduism written by Sabapathy Kulandran and published by James Clarke & Co.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is often said that the real confrontation between Christianity and the great religions of the world is only just beginning. Bishop Kulandran's book on the pivotal religious doctrine of Grace marks the first stage in the new encounter between Christianity and Hinduism. The result of considerable research and theological reflection, Bishop Kulandran's book is an objective and scholarly appraisal of Christianity and Hinduism, their similarities and differences, and of the two different worlds in which they move. Hinduism's uncertainty about the character of God and Christianity's dogmatic certainty are examined in detail. The sense of man's need of God's grace in Christianity, and Hinduism's rejection of any act of reconciliation are seen by Bishop Kulandran as central to the dialogue between the two religions. As Dr. Hendrik Kraemer says in the foreword, Bishop Kulandran's book is animated by the desire for fair presentation and understanding and is a new and important contribution to the subject and not merely a repetition of what has often been said before. The author belonged by birth and experience to the Indian world and as a Bishop of the Church of South India knew the power as well as the limitations of the Christian mission in the world of Hinduism. This scholarly work is a valuable contribution to comparative religion and is an illuminating exploration of two of the world's most important religions.
Download or read book Debunking Yoga Philosophy A Christian Response written by Samuel James and published by Dr. Samuel Inbaraja S . This book was released on 2024-07-02 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is Yoga Philosophy compatible with Christianity? Is Yoga Philosophy spiritual deception? Is Yoga Philosophy same as Yoga exercises? Can a christian stretch the Yoga way or does it automatically mean something wrong? In "Debunking Yoga Philosophy: A Christian Response," we embark on a rigorous intellectual journey to examine the fundamental principles of yoga and compare them with the teachings of Christianity. Through a lens of critical inquiry and philosophical analysis, we seek to uncover the truth about yoga and its compatibility, or lack thereof, with Christian faith.
Download or read book Cosmic Christianity written by Tim Cleary and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2019-04-04 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are living in a very interesting and unique time in human history. The pace of change of technology and of our society as a whole is dizzying, perhaps even disorienting. With the rise of artificial intelligence and the decoding of the human genome, we stand at the threshold of paradigm-shifting discoveries and innovation that may redefine what it means to be human. This is an era defined by tension and infighting between the spheres of science and religion. Indeed, this has been a dominant trend since the nineteenth century. For many modern rational thinkers, the wisdom of our religious traditions has become outmoded and ought be relegated to the dustbins of history. Despite this, the human heart continues to long for the profound, the meaningful, and the sacred—things our spiritual heritage has typically provided. Cosmic Christianity aims to salvage what is most valuable about these sacred traditions while simultaneously integrating them with more modern trends that center on technological advances and artificial intelligence. Moreover it will create a novel synthesis between the values of humanism and mysticism. Apart from this, Cosmic Christianity aims to integrate the wisdom of every imaginable spiritual tradition. From traditional Eastern and Western religions to esoteric, new age, astrology and spiritualism, an all embracing framework is created that comfortably houses all perspectives. Finally, it sets forth a proposal for the origin of God and the universe. You will be inspired and made to ponder by Cosmic Christianity.
Download or read book The Christening of Karma written by Geddes MacGregor and published by Quest Books. This book was released on 1984 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book What Did Jesus Really Say How Christianity Went Astray written by Peter Cayce and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005-01-06 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No dogma please. And hold the mustard. For something to be called Christianity, it should be based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Jesus never said he needed to die for our sins so we could be "saved." Only Paul and John make this claim. Christianity has therefore become a form of Paulism and Johnism that emphasize the Savior aspect of Jesus. And Paul had never met Jesus or heard him teach while Jesus was alive, and John tells a story that's so different from the other disciples that we must seriously question him as a source. Did you also know there are two different biblical stories about how Judas dies? And Mary Magdalene wasn't a prostitute until the Pope made her one in the sixth century. Pope Urban II even made killing non-Christians acceptable in the eleventh century. Other subjects include ancient Buddhist records about Jesus traveling to India and studying Buddhism. Jesus may even have studied and practiced Kabbalah. Subsequently, What Did Jesus Really Say is an easy to read introduction that also reflects on God, Karma, Buddhism, Kabbalah, Reincarnation, Politics, and even Astrophysics.
Download or read book Esoteric Christianity and the Mission of Christian Rosenkreutz written by Rudolf Steiner and published by Rudolf Steiner Press. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In addition to the outer manifestation of Christianity as we know it from history, there exists a second, hidden stream of Christian thought and development, sometimes referred to as 'esoteric Christianity' or 'Rosicrucian Christianity'. Displaying an intimate knowledge of his subject, Rudolf Steiner throws light on this once secret, spiritual movement. But rather than relying on historical tradition or teaching, he presents wisdom and insight directly from the original metaphysical sources of esoteric Christianity.In these dynamic lectures, Steiner describes the influence of Christ's power throughout history, the workings of karma, the role of the Buddha and the Bodhisattvas, as well as the vital work of Christian Rosenkreutz, Jeshu ben Pandira and other key historical figures.This new edition - indispensable for serious students of esotericism - contains all 23 lectures and addresses of the original German collection. It features previously scattered, classic lectures such as 'The Etherisation of the Blood', 'Faith, Love, Hope' and 'Cosmic Ego and Human Ego'.
Download or read book Karmic Relationships Volume 4 written by Rudolf Steiner and published by Rudolf Steiner Press. This book was released on 2013-11-06 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These lectures examine the underlying laws inherent in reincarnation and karma. This volume focuses on the karmic groups of souls connected to Aristotelianism and Platonism, the karma of the anthroposophical movement, as well as the individual incarnations of Ernst Haeckel, Vladimir Solovioff and others. This new edition also includes Steiner's last address.
Download or read book Buddhism and Christianity written by Winston L King and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-16 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a brief historical survey, the doctrines of dharma and karma are discussed and key elements that appear in contrasting forms in the two religions are examined. Originally published in 1963.
Download or read book Religion and the Technological Future written by Calvin Mercer and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-02-22 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We live in an age of rapid technological advancement. Never before has humankind wielded so much power over our own biology. Biohacking, the attempt at human enhancement of physical, cognitive, affective, moral, and spiritual traits, has become a global phenomenon. This textbook introduces religious and ethical implications of biohacking, artificial intelligence, and other technological changes, offering perspectives from monotheistic and karmic religions and applied ethics. These technological breakthroughs are transforming our societies and ourselves fundamentally via genetic modification, tissue engineering, artificial intelligence, robotics, the merging of computer technology with human biology, extended reality, brain stimulation, and nanotechnology. The book also considers the extreme possibilities of mind uploading, cryonics, and superintelligence. Chapters explore some of the political, economic, sociological, and psychological dimensions of these advances, with bibliographies for further study and questions for discussion. The technological future is here – and it is up to us to decide its moral and religious shape.
Download or read book CHRISTIANITY Vs ISLAM CHRISVISLAM written by Jideoni Charles and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-06-09 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chrisvislam is virtually a report writing of what the author has seen and heard all around him vis-à-vis the respective religious practices/malpractices, ministrations and global behaviours/misbehaviours of the Muslim and Christian brethren.The analysis undertaken here is a direct result of the author's life-long personal practical observation, quite objective and pointedly non-committal i.e. an objective, experiential psycho-feed-back of a non-partisan observer.On a final note, Chrisvislam has been written that the reader may re-examine his religious persuasion, in order for him to know whether he is heading for heaven or sauntering to hell, and promptly take the right step in the right direction accordingly.
Download or read book Karmic and Abrahamic Faiths written by Domenic Marbaniang and published by Domenic Marbaniang. This book was released on 2018-12-03 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interreligious dialogue for social harmony and peace is a crucial topic in our times. Comparative religious studies helps to facilitate the peace building process. This book looks at a few comparative themes in some of the Karmic and Abrahamic faiths. Karmic religions include Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism that have one central connecting theme, the concept of karma. Similarly, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are connected through the story of Abraham. So, they are called Abrahamic religions.
Download or read book Great Commission Spirituality written by E.D. Burns and published by William Carey Publishing. This book was released on 2024-07-09 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christ's Faithfulness for Our Fruitfulness Amid life’s constant change and uncertainty, the call to serve in the Great Commission can often feel overwhelming and isolating. How can one maintain steadfastness and joy through the pressures and obscurities of such a calling? The answer is found not in the strength of our own efforts but in a deep, transformative truth often overlooked due to its simplicity: life in Christ. In Great Commission Spirituality, E. D. Burns skillfully unfolds the peace-giving assurance of our union with Christ. This weighty truth provides not only the foundation but also the force behind our endeavors, allowing us to labor with confidence even in barren fields. By emphasizing that Christ lives in and works through us, Burns reassures readers that true fruitfulness in ministry comes from abiding in Christ, who orchestrates our work by his Word and perfect timing. This resource offers a robust theological framework paired with practical applications. This book encourages any layperson, church leader, or missionary burdened by their vocation and calling to rediscover the joy of serving in reliance on Christ. Whatever your season of life or place of service, may this renew your vision and strengthen your soul with the unchanging truth of Christ’s life within you.
Download or read book My Beliefs Thoughts and Conclusions written by David Heckman and published by David Heckman. This book was released on 2021-06-02 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A skeptic's logical explanations of empirical data on existence, god, morality and other interconnective ideas. Ever since my college philosophy days, I have always dubbed my approach as 'skeptistic thinking.' This is my comprehensive summation and overview of my philosophical, metaphysical, existential and theological journey over the last 40+ years. This short book is designed to create discussions by looking at the existence of reality, the nature of (G)god and our moral obligations within this world. It is a logical approach that seeks to explain those things through empirical observations, logical deductions and basic reasoning skills. It is designed to be understandable from both an entry level into a philosophical and theological discussions as well as still being detailed enough that seasoned readers will be able to create there own new discussions. I do not claim any divine knowledge or hidden secrets to life. I use logic and reason to look at as many areas of study as possible to find common threads in of truth that transcends nature, religious practices and societal norms. It is through a systematic overview of all studies simultaneously that we are able to logically deduce the fundamental principles of reality, our existence within it, (G)god and our moral obligations. The purpose of this book is to create discussions and thoughts on topics. It may be a starting point for some, or a point of interest for others already walking their own journey. In either case, I hope it gives you something to think about and explore in your own thoughts and discussions.
Download or read book Karma and Redemption written by Alfred George Hogg and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Comparative Religious Ethics written by Darrell J. Fasching and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-31 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This popular textbook has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect recent global developments, whilst retaining its unique and compelling narrative-style approach. Using ancient stories from diverse religions, it explores a broad range of important and complex moral issues, resulting in a truly reader-friendly and comparative introduction to religious ethics. A thoroughly revised and expanded new edition of this popular textbook, yet retains the unique narrative-style approach which has proved so successful with students Considers the ways in which ancient stories from diverse religions, such as the Bhagavad Gita and the lives of Jesus and Buddha, have provided ethical orientation in the modern world Updated to reflect recent discussions on globalization and its influence on cross-cultural and comparative ethics, economic dimensions to ethics, Gandhian traditions, and global ethics in an age of terrorism Expands coverage of Asian religions, quest narratives, the religious and philosophical approach to ethics in the West, and considers Chinese influences on Thich Nhat Hanh’s Zen Buddhism, and Augustine’s Confessions Accompanied by an instructor’s manual (coming soon, see www.wiley.com/go/fasching) which shows how to use the book in conjunction with contemporary films
