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Religion and Philosophy eNewsletterJanuary 2015
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Christ actually : the son of God for the secular age
by James Carroll
The best-selling author of Constantine's Sword explores how believers can reclaim transcendent faith in spite of the Holocaust and other modern tragedies by gaining inspiration from the humble aspects of Jesus' life. 50,000 first printing.
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Eager to love : the alternative way of Francis of Assisi by Richard RohrFrancis of Assisi is one of the most beloved of all saints. Both traditional and entirely revolutionary, he was a paradox. Rohr helps us look beyond the birdbath image of the saint to remind us of the long tradition founded on his revolutionary, radical, and life-changing embrace of the teachings of Jesus. Rohr shows how his own innovative theology is firmly grounded in the life and teaching of this great saint and provides a perspective on how his alternative path to the divine can deepen and enrich our spiritual lives.
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Small victories : spotting improbable moments of grace
by Anne Lamott
The New York Times best-selling author of Stitches and Help, Thanks, Wow presents this collection of essays that focus on hope and discuss how prevailing over life's hardships can transform our perceptions and our lives.
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If Nuns Ruled the World : Ten Sisters on a Missionby Jo PiazzaVeteran reporter Jo Piazza profiles ten extraordinary nuns and the causes to which they have dedicated their lives-from an eighty-three-year-old Ironman champion to a brave sister who rescues victims of human trafficking Meet Sister Simone Campbell, who traversed the United States challenging a Republican budget that threatened to severely undermine the well-being of poor Americans; Sister Megan Rice, who is willing to spend the rest of her life in prison if it helps eliminate nuclear weapons; and the inimitable Sister Jeannine Gramick, who is fighting for acceptance of gays and lesbians in the Catholic Church. During a time when American nuns are under attack from the very institution to which they pledge, these sisters offer inspiring, provocative counterstories that are sure to spark debate. Overthrowing our popular perception of nuns as killjoy schoolmarms content to live in the annals of nostalgia, Piazza defines them instead as the most vigorous catalysts of change in an otherwise constricting patriarchy.
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Atheist mind, humanist heart : rewriting the Ten commandments for the twenty-first century by Lex Bayer Atheist Mind, Humanist Heart asks an essential question for the 45 million Americans who self-identify as nonreligious: “So, you don’t believe in God; now what?” This question is increasingly important, as one-third of young adults under the age of thirty consider themselves nonreligious. With a scientific eye and an empathetic heart, the authors turn conventional perceptions about atheism on their head. Bayer and Figdor take readers on an inspiring journey to discover how to live a reasonable, ethical, and happy life without God. The readers are engaged at every step, encouraged to self-reflect and ultimately uncover their own set of personal beliefs.
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Paradise in plain sight : lessons from a Zen garden
by Karen Maezen Miller
"Reflections on finding peace, beauty, and fulfillment in everyday life, illustrated by the author's experiences with tending her new home's venerable but neglected Japanese garden. Author is a Zen Buddhist priest and meditation teacher"
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Rare bird : a memoir of loss and love
by Anna Whiston-Donaldson
A popular Christian blogger describes the tragic flood that ended the life of her 12-year-old son, the poignant journey of healing shared by her family and the inspirational lessons she has learned about hope, peace and faith. 20,000 first printing.
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Renegade Gospel : The Rebel Jesus by Mike SlaughterCentral to the Christian faith is a man who denies all our pre-conceived notions about what God should look like. Joining his movement will mean coming to terms with the real Jesus, the rebel Jesus. Renegade Gospel is a multi-component, all-church sermon series and study with six sessions that is perfect for Lent and Easter.
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