Author: Frans Jespers
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1498555020
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
“Enjoying religion” seems to be a contradiction because religion is generally perceived as a serious or even suppressive phenomenon. This volume is the first to study the increase of enjoying religion systematically by presenting eleven new case studies, occurring on four continents. The volume concludes that in our late modern secular societies the enjoyment of religion or of its loose elements is growing. In particular when scholars concentrate on “lived religion” of ordinary people, the cheerful experiences appear to prevail. Many people use pleasant (elements of) religion to add meaning to their lives, to find spiritual fulfillment or a way to salvation, and to experience belonging to a larger unity. At the same time, diverse cultural dynamics of late modern society such as popular culture, commercialization, re-enchantment, and feminization influence this trend of enjoying religion. In spite of secularization, playing with religion appears to be attractive.
Enjoying Religion
Author: Frans Jespers
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1498555020
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
“Enjoying religion” seems to be a contradiction because religion is generally perceived as a serious or even suppressive phenomenon. This volume is the first to study the increase of enjoying religion systematically by presenting eleven new case studies, occurring on four continents. The volume concludes that in our late modern secular societies the enjoyment of religion or of its loose elements is growing. In particular when scholars concentrate on “lived religion” of ordinary people, the cheerful experiences appear to prevail. Many people use pleasant (elements of) religion to add meaning to their lives, to find spiritual fulfillment or a way to salvation, and to experience belonging to a larger unity. At the same time, diverse cultural dynamics of late modern society such as popular culture, commercialization, re-enchantment, and feminization influence this trend of enjoying religion. In spite of secularization, playing with religion appears to be attractive.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1498555020
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
“Enjoying religion” seems to be a contradiction because religion is generally perceived as a serious or even suppressive phenomenon. This volume is the first to study the increase of enjoying religion systematically by presenting eleven new case studies, occurring on four continents. The volume concludes that in our late modern secular societies the enjoyment of religion or of its loose elements is growing. In particular when scholars concentrate on “lived religion” of ordinary people, the cheerful experiences appear to prevail. Many people use pleasant (elements of) religion to add meaning to their lives, to find spiritual fulfillment or a way to salvation, and to experience belonging to a larger unity. At the same time, diverse cultural dynamics of late modern society such as popular culture, commercialization, re-enchantment, and feminization influence this trend of enjoying religion. In spite of secularization, playing with religion appears to be attractive.
The End of Religion
Author: Bruxy Cavey
Publisher: Tyndale House
ISBN: 1615215026
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
In The End of Religion, Bruxy Cavey shares that relationship has no room for religion. Believers and seekers alike will discover anew the wondrous promise found in our savior. And Christ’s eternal call to walk in love and freedom will resonate with readers of all ages and denominations.
Publisher: Tyndale House
ISBN: 1615215026
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
In The End of Religion, Bruxy Cavey shares that relationship has no room for religion. Believers and seekers alike will discover anew the wondrous promise found in our savior. And Christ’s eternal call to walk in love and freedom will resonate with readers of all ages and denominations.
Making Sense of God
Author: Timothy Keller
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525954155
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
We live in an age of skepticism. Our society places such faith in empirical reason, historical progress, and heartfelt emotion that it’s easy to wonder: Why should anyone believe in Christianity? What role can faith and religion play in our modern lives? In this thoughtful and inspiring new book, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller invites skeptics to consider that Christianity is more relevant now than ever. As human beings, we cannot live without meaning, satisfaction, freedom, identity, justice, and hope. Christianity provides us with unsurpassed resources to meet these needs. Written for both the ardent believer and the skeptic, Making Sense of God shines a light on the profound value and importance of Christianity in our lives.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525954155
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
We live in an age of skepticism. Our society places such faith in empirical reason, historical progress, and heartfelt emotion that it’s easy to wonder: Why should anyone believe in Christianity? What role can faith and religion play in our modern lives? In this thoughtful and inspiring new book, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller invites skeptics to consider that Christianity is more relevant now than ever. As human beings, we cannot live without meaning, satisfaction, freedom, identity, justice, and hope. Christianity provides us with unsurpassed resources to meet these needs. Written for both the ardent believer and the skeptic, Making Sense of God shines a light on the profound value and importance of Christianity in our lives.
Enjoying What We Don't Have
Author: Todd McGowan
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 0803245114
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
First book to identify the political project inherent in the fundamental tenets of psychoanalysis
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 0803245114
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
First book to identify the political project inherent in the fundamental tenets of psychoanalysis
Miscellaneous
Author: Nathanael Emmons
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Theology
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Theology
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
Works
Author: Nathanael Emmons
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 552
Book Description
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 552
Book Description
The Works of Nathanael Emmons
Author: Nathanael Emmons
Publisher:
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Category : Theology
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Theology
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
The Works of N. E. ... with a Memoir of His Life. Edited by J. Ide
Author: Nathanael EMMONS
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Languages : en
Pages : 556
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Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 556
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The Works of Nathanael Emmons, D.D., Third Pastor of the Church in Franklin, Mass
Author: Nathanael Emmons
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Category : Sermons, American
Languages : en
Pages : 872
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Sermons, American
Languages : en
Pages : 872
Book Description
THE WORKS OF THANAEL EMMONS WITH MEMOIR OF HIS LIFE
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Languages : en
Pages : 1528
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Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 1528
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