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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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| My Mother in Havana: A Memoir of Magic & Miracle by Rebe HuntmanBlending memoir and spiritual pilgrimage, this lyrical narrative explores the Sacred Feminine through Afro-Cuban traditions of dance, ritual, and spirit. Ideal for readers drawn to embodied spirituality and cultural exploration, it offers a moving meditation on grief, lineage, and transformation. |
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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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