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Spirituality and Religion May 2025 |
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| Righteous Strife: How Warring Religious Nationalists Forged Lincoln's Union by Richard CarwardineFor readers interested in the entanglement of faith and politics, this exploration of the Civil War reframes the conflict through the lens of religious nationalism. Drawing on Lincoln’s own spiritual conception of the war, it highlights how competing religious visions shaped the nation -- and still echo in church–state debates today. |
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| Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious by Ross DouthatThoughtful skeptics and questioning believers alike may find resonance in this blueprint for rediscovering faith through reason. Tackling science, consciousness, and spiritual longing, it offers a rigorous, empathetic case for belief in a world that often favors doubt. |
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I Want You to Be Happy: Finding Peace and Abundance in Everyday Life
by Francis
Catholic readers especially will take comfort in Pope Francis’s grounded and humble suggestions for finding happiness in life. The short chapters distill his message into bite-sized readings, making this book perfect for daily reflection while reminding readers to keep God and serving others as the focus of their lives.
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The tears of things : prophetic wisdom for an age of outrage
by Richard Rohr
"How do we live compassionately in a time of violence and despair? What can we do with our private disappointments and the anger we feel over an unjust world? In his most personal book yet, Richard Rohr turns to the writings of the Jewish prophets, showing how some of the lesser-read books of the Bible offer us a path forward today. The prophets' writings echo the spectrum of human development. Beneath their initial fervor and their forceful words, there lies a profound lamentation about our shared humancondition and the pain of the world. Yet, in their astute critiques of culture and institutions, and their movement from anger and lament to wholeness and hope, the prophets embody what Rohr calls holy disorder-a distinct approach to confronting malevolence and recognizing the wholeness of every living being. Drawing on a century of Biblical scholarship and written in the warm, pastoral voice that has endeared millions to Rohr, The Tears of Things breathes new life into ancient wisdom and paves a path ofenlightenment for anyone seeking a wholehearted way of living in a hurting world"
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| Miracles and Wonder: The Historical Mystery of Jesus by Elaine PagelsElaine Pagels investigates how stories of Jesus’s miracles shaped the movement that followed him -- and why they still resonate today. With historical precision and narrative flair, she unpacks the tension between fact and faith, inviting spiritually curious readers to rethink the power of sacred storytelling. |
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| Black Woman Grief: A Guide to Hope and Wholeness by Natasha SmithAddressing trauma and faith through a deeply personal lens, this book offers spiritual solidarity to Black women navigating generational and personal loss. Combining biblical reflection with lived experience, it speaks to those seeking space to exhale, grieve, and reclaim hope in a world that too often overlooks their pain. |
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| The Jewish Way to a Good Life: Find Happiness, Build Community, and Embrace... by Rabbi Shira StutmanFor readers curious about applying spiritual tradition to modern life, this accessible guide explores Jewish values as tools for self-understanding and connection. With warmth and clarity, Rabbi Shira Stutman blends ancient teachings with practical insight into relationships, generosity, and the everyday ethics of living well. |
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| People Pleaser: Breaking Free from the Burden of Imaginary Expectations by Jinger Duggar VuoloMany who have struggled with approval-seeking will find kinship and encouragement in this candid spiritual memoir. Reflecting on her own journey, Jinger Vuolo offers a faith-centered path to self-worth -- inviting readers to trade performance for presence and rediscover their identity in the eyes of God. |
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