Download or read book Religion Torture and the Liberation of God written by Mario I Aguilar and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-04-17 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If God can be used by the powerful to justify violence in the name of order, he can also be used by the weak to illuminate the position of the victims of political conflict. Religion, Torture and the Liberation of God explores the theological possibilities of a God who is a prisoner and a victim of torture. The book relocates God to the horrors of the military abuse of human rights in Chile and the systematic rape of women in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Aguilar argues that this theological exercise offers us new ways of understanding the abuse of power, whether it be the clerical abuse of children, violence against women, or homophobia. This examination of torture and rape becomes, through a theology of praxis and compliance, an examination of solidarity, love and affection. The book concludes with an exploration of the possibilities of a tortured God who liberates.
Download or read book Religion Torture and the Liberation of God written by Mario I Aguilar and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-04-17 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If God can be used by the powerful to justify violence in the name of order, he can also be used by the weak to illuminate the position of the victims of political conflict. Religion, Torture and the Liberation of God explores the theological possibilities of a God who is a prisoner and a victim of torture. The book relocates God to the horrors of the military abuse of human rights in Chile and the systematic rape of women in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Aguilar argues that this theological exercise offers us new ways of understanding the abuse of power, whether it be the clerical abuse of children, violence against women, or homophobia. This examination of torture and rape becomes, through a theology of praxis and compliance, an examination of solidarity, love and affection. The book concludes with an exploration of the possibilities of a tortured God who liberates.
Download or read book Tortured for Christ written by Richard Wurmbrand and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Liberation Theology written by Robert McAfee Brown and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Liberation theology lends transforming power to both the study of the Bible and the Christian duty to work for justice for all God's people. Robert McAfee Brown's vivid prose brings to life heartwarming, terrifying, and humorous stories that show the strength and significance of this crucial development in religious faith. - Back cover.
Download or read book Tortured for His Faith written by Haralan Popoff and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 1970-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Haralan Popov was the pastor of one of the largest churches in Bulgaria. The Communist government imprisoned him for 15 years.
Download or read book When God Stops Fighting written by Mark Juergensmeyer and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2022-01-11 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gripping study of how religiously motivated violence and militant movements end, from the perspectives of those most deeply involved. Mark Juergensmeyer is arguably the globe’s leading expert on religious violence, and for decades his books have helped us understand the worlds and worldviews of those who take up arms in the name of their faith. But even the most violent of movements, characterized by grand religious visions of holy warfare, eventually come to an end. Juergensmeyer takes readers into the minds of religiously motivated militants associated with the Islamic State (ISIS) in Iraq, the Sikh Khalistan movement in India’s Punjab, and the Moro movement for a Muslim Mindanao in the Philippines to understand what leads to drastic changes in the attitudes of those once devoted to all-out ideological war. When God Stops Fighting reveals how the transformation of religious violence manifests for those who once promoted it as the only answer.
Download or read book Theology Liberation and Genocide written by Mario I. Aguilar and published by SCM Press. This book was released on 2013-01-25 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Reclaiming Liberation Theology series claims that Liberation Theology is alive and well and continues to produce new and challenging material. In "Theology, Liberation and Genocide", Mario Aguilar, one of the leading liberation theologians of the current generation, asks how it can be possible to do theology in the face of atrocities such as the genocide in Rwanda. He argues that the traditional ways of doing theology ('high theology') no longer work and that theology now has to take place at the periphery rather than in the social, cultural and political centre. In this book, Aguilar seeks further to unfold the new agenda for liberation theology as set by Ivan Petrella and others.
Download or read book The God Argument written by A. C. Grayling and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-03-14 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There has been a bad-tempered quarrel between defenders and critics of religion in recent years. Both sides have expressed themselves acerbically because there is a very great deal at stake in the debate. This book thoroughly and calmly examines all the arguments and associated considerations offered in support of religious belief, and does so in full consciousness of the reasons people have for subscribing to religion, and the needs they seek to satisfy by doing so. And because it takes account of all the issues, its solutions carry great weight. The God Argument is the definitive examination of the issue, and a statement of the humanist outlook that recommends itself as the ethics of the genuinely reflective person.
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Religion and Violence written by Mark Juergensmeyer and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2015-11 with total page 670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Violence has always played a part in the religious imagination, from symbols and myths to legendary battles, from colossal wars to the theater of terrorism. The Oxford Handbook of Religion and Violence surveys intersections between religion and violence throughout history and around the world. The forty original essays in this volume include overviews of major religious traditions, showing how violence is justified within the literary and theological foundations of the tradition, how it is used symbolically and in ritual practice, and how social acts of violence and warfare have been justified by religious ideas. The essays also examine patterns and themes relating to religious violence, such as sacrifice and martyrdom, which are explored in cross-disciplinary or regional analyses; and offer major analytic approaches, from literary to social scientific studies. The contributors to this volume--innovative thinkers who are forging new directions in theory and analysis related to religion and violence--provide novel insights into this important field of studies. By mapping out the whole field of religion and violence, The Oxford Handbook of Religion and Violence will prove an authoritative source for students and scholars for years to come.
Download or read book Wurmbrand written by Voice of Voice of the Martyrs and published by . This book was released on 2023-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On February 29, 1948, Richard Wurmbrand was arrested by the secret police. His crime? Leading Christian worship and witnessing - both of which were illegal under Romania's atheistic Communist regime. Because of Richard's faithfulness to Christ, he endured 14 years of prison and torture, while his wife, Sabina, suffered three years in a labor camp. In spite of these hardships, Richard and Sabina had an unshakeable faith in Christ. Wurmbrand explores the inspiring lives of Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand, combining their complete stories into a single volume for the first time. Your faith will be inspired as you go deep inside the darkest prison cells to see how the light of Christ continues to shine from the heart of those totally committed to Him.
Download or read book Passion of Christ Passion of the World written by Leonardo Boff and published by Orbis Books. This book was released on 1993 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wurmbrand written by Voice of the Martyr and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-15 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On February 29, 1948, Richard Wurmbrand was arrested by the secret police. His crime? Leading Christian worship and witnessing - both of which were illegal under Romania's atheistic Communist regime. Because of Richard's faithfulness to Christ, he endured 14 years of prison and torture, while his wife, Sabina, suffered three years in a labor camp. In spite of these hardships, Richard and Sabina had an unshakeable faith in Christ. Wurmbrand explores the inspiring lives of Richard and Sabina urmbrand, combining their complete stories into a single volume for the first time. Your faith will be inspired as you go deep inside the darkest prison cells to see how the light of Christ continues to shine from the hearts of those totally committed to Him.
Download or read book The Tyranny Of God written by Joseph Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2024-05-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Challenge your beliefs and confront the power of religion with "The Tyranny Of God" by Joseph Lewis. In this provocative and thought-provoking book, Lewis offers a scathing critique of organized religion and its influence on society. Drawing upon his background as a freethinker and atheist activist, Lewis explores the ways in which religion has been used throughout history to oppress, control, and manipulate individuals and communities. Through a series of compelling arguments and incisive analysis, he exposes the hypocrisy and irrationality at the heart of religious dogma and doctrine. At the core of "The Tyranny Of God" is Lewis's impassioned plea for reason, skepticism, and intellectual freedom. He calls on readers to question authority, challenge orthodoxy, and think for themselves in the pursuit of truth and enlightenment. More than just a critique of religion, "The Tyranny Of God" is a manifesto for a new era of humanism and secularism. Lewis's uncompromising advocacy for reason and rationality offers readers a path to liberation from the shackles of superstition and dogma, empowering them to embrace a life of freedom, dignity, and self-determination. Whether you're a devout believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, "The Tyranny Of God" will challenge your assumptions and inspire you to rethink your relationship with religion and spirituality. Let Joseph Lewis be your guide as you embark on a journey of intellectual discovery and personal liberation in "The Tyranny Of God."
Download or read book The Joy of the Gospel written by Pope Francis and published by Image. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect gift! A specially priced, beautifully designed hardcover edition of The Joy of the Gospel with a foreword by Robert Barron and an afterword by James Martin, SJ. “The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus… In this Exhortation I wish to encourage the Christian faithful to embark upon a new chapter of evangelization marked by this joy, while pointing out new paths for the Church’s journey in years to come.” – Pope Francis This special edition of Pope Francis's popular message of hope explores themes that are important for believers in the 21st century. Examining the many obstacles to faith and what can be done to overcome those hurdles, he emphasizes the importance of service to God and all his creation. Advocating for “the homeless, the addicted, refugees, indigenous peoples, the elderly who are increasingly isolated and abandoned,” the Holy Father shows us how to respond to poverty and current economic challenges that affect us locally and globally. Ultimately, Pope Francis demonstrates how to develop a more personal relationship with Jesus Christ, “to recognize the traces of God’s Spirit in events great and small.” Profound in its insight, yet warm and accessible in its tone, The Joy of the Gospel is a call to action to live a life motivated by divine love and, in turn, to experience heaven on earth. Includes a foreword by Robert Barron, author of Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith and James Martin, SJ, author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage
Download or read book Theologising with the Sacred Prostitutes of South India written by Eve Rebecca Parker and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2021-03-22 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Theologising with the Sacred ‘Prostitutes’ of South India, Eve Rebecca Parker theologises with the Dalit women who from childhood have been dedicated to village goddesses and used as ‘sacred’ sex workers.
Download or read book Trauma and Lived Religion written by R. Ruard Ganzevoort and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-08-11 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the power of the ‘ordinary’, ‘everydayness’ and ‘embodiment’ as keys to exploring the intersection of trauma and the everyday reality of religion. It critically investigates traumatic experiences from a perspective of lived religion, and therefore, examines how trauma is articulated and lived in the foreground of people’s concrete, material actualities. Trauma and Lived Religion seeks to demonstrate the vital relevance between the concept of lived religion and the study of trauma, and the reciprocal relationship between the two. A central question in this volume therefore focuses on the key dimensions of body, language, memory, testimony, and ritual. It will be of interest to academics in the fields of sociology, psychology, and religious studies with a focus on lived religion and trauma studies, across various religions and cultural contexts.
Download or read book Tyranny 2 0 written by Said Mirza and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-26 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are living under a tyranny disguised as a democracy. The genius of its architects is that they have camouflaged it in the doublespeak of choice, freedom and democracy; but make no mistake, we face a tyranny unparalleled by any of its predecessors in its scale and sophistication. Whereas, the tyrannies of old employed crude methods of torture and mass slaughter to subjugate the masses; Tyranny 2.0 employs the refined scientific method. It applies knowledge gained from the disciplines of biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics and psychology in its management of the human herd; continuously learning, refining its algorithms and perfecting its methods in order to achieve its ultimate goal of complete control over the human mind. At its heart, Tyranny 2.0 is a Satanic tyranny.The Qur'an details the account of an ancient tyrant, Pharaoh, who was also in the thrall of Satan. His tyranny used religion, sorcery and finance to subjugate its population; not unlike Tyranny 2.0 which uses science, the entertainment industry and banks to subjugate us. Pharaoh's tyranny committed genocide by slaughtering a certain faction of the population; not unlike Tyranny 2.0 which commits global genocide - the depopulation agenda - by the scientific means of feeding us processed GMO foods and pesticide tainted crops, facilitating abortion and, more recently, COVID-19 "vaccines". Pharaoh sought to discover the God of Moses and the means of the heavens; not unlike Tyranny 2.0 which seeks to discover the building blocks of the universe by building state-of-the-art particle accelerators. But, perhaps, the most striking of all connections between Pharaoh's tyranny and Tyranny 2.0 is their use of the obelisk to mark their domains. These obelisks are now erected in most of the cities around the world. The most famous of them, called the Washington Monument is a popular tourist attraction in Washington D.C. Every President of the United States faces this obelisk during his swearing in ceremony, promising to protect and defend Tyranny 2.0.
