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Fobocracia: Reflexiones sobre al religión

La teología es un terreno demoníaco. Lo que Thomas Mann señaló sobre la música en su gran discurso en Washington de 1945 sobre 'Alemania y los alemanes' no deja de aplicarse para hablar de cuestiones divinas y de cosas de este y otro mundo. También su observación en el mismo discurso de que la música es 'el arte más remoto de la realidad y al mismo tiempo el más apasionado' se puede trasladar sin cambios relevantes a la naturaleza de muchas enseñanzas teológicas. Los discursos suelen tratar sobre los factores más distantes y evasivos como Dios, omnipotencia, salvación y condena con una vehemencia que solo los motivos más íntimos de la pasión pueden avivar.

Peter Sloterdijk (Author), Gustavo Dardes (Narrator)

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The Gospel of Inclusion: A Christian Case for LGBT+ Inclusion in the Church

One of the most fiercely debated topics in modern Christianity centers on the inclusion of sexual and gender minorities into the full life of the church. Dozens of scholars have stepped forward, seeking to make a compelling case for LGBT+ inclusion based on their contextualized reading of the six traditional passages that refer to homosexuality in Scripture. But these arguments alone fall short of providing a comprehensive framework for radical inclusion of LGBT+ people. In The Gospel of Inclusion, pastor and public theologian Brandan Robertson offers a compelling assessment of the biblical texts, cultural context, and modern social movements to suggest that the entire thrust of the Christian gospel calls the church towards the deconstruction of all oppressive systems and structures and towards the creation of a world that celebrates the full spectrum of human diversity as a reflection of God's creative intention.

Brandan Robertson (Author), Brandan Robertson (Narrator)

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The Prophet

First published in the 1920's, The Prophet is perhaps the most famous work of religious fiction of the twentieth century, and has sold millions of copies in more than twenty languages. Utterly unique and beloved around the world, The Prophet is a collection of twenty-six poetic essays by the Lebanese artist, philosopher and writer Khalil Gibran. Telling the story of the prophet Al-Mustafa and his conversations with various acquaintances as he returns home after a long absence, the book touches on subjects of universal concern, including love, friendship, passion, pain, religion and freedom.

Khalil Gibran (Author), Mark Smith (Narrator)

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Dieu et le débat transgenre: Que dit vraiment la Bible sur l'identité de genre?

Transgenre, genre fluide, non binaire, quelle réalité se cache derrière ces mots? Qu’en dit la Bible? Comment l’Évangile peut-il annoncer une bonne nouvelle pour quelqu’un qui souffre de dysphorie de genre? Andrew Walker écrit sur un ton compréhensif et chaleureux. Avec fidélité et sagesse, il encourage l’Église à comprendre l’enseignement biblique sur l’identité de genre. Une ressource incontournable pour aborder avec tact et amour l’un des sujets les plus sensibles de notre époque.

Andrew Walker (Author), Alain Jean-Théodore (Narrator)

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Isis Unveiled Volume 2: The 'Infallibility' of Religion

An analysis of religious beliefs in general, this volume is in particular directed against theological Christianity, the chief opponent of free thought. It contains not one word against the pure teachings of Jesus, but unsparingly denounces their debasement into pernicious ecclesiastical systems that are ruinous to man's faith in his immortality and his God, and subversive of all moral restraint.

Helena Blavatsky (Author), Graham Dunlop (Narrator)

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Under Jerusalem: The Buried History of the World's Most Contested City

A sweeping history of the hidden world below the Holy City-a saga of biblical treasures, intrepid explorers, and political upheaval 'These untold stories of archeological digs near and under Jerusalem's sacred sites convey all the colorful and violent and contentious history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict ... A compulsive read." -Kai Bird, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author of The Outlier In 1863, a French senator arrived in Jerusalem hoping to unearth relics dating to biblical times. Digging deep underground, he discovered an ancient grave that, he claimed, belonged to an Old Testament queen. News of his find ricocheted around the world, evoking awe and envy alike, and inspiring others to explore Jerusalem's storied past. In the century and a half since the Frenchman broke ground, Jerusalem has drawn a global cast of fortune seekers and missionaries, archaeologists and zealots, all of them eager to extract the biblical past from beneath the city's streets and shrines. Their efforts have had profound effects, not only on our understanding of Jerusalem's history, but on its hotly disputed present. The quest to retrieve ancient Jewish heritage has sparked bloody riots and thwarted international peace agreements. It has served as a cudgel, a way to stake a claim to the most contested city on the planet. Today, the earth below Jerusalem remains a battleground in the struggle to control the city above. Under Jerusalem takes readers into the tombs, tunnels, and trenches of the Holy City. It brings to life the indelible characters who have investigated this subterranean landscape. With clarity and verve, acclaimed journalist Andrew Lawler reveals how their pursuit has not only defined the conflict over modern Jerusalem, but could provide a map for two peoples and three faiths to peacefully coexist.

Andrew Lawler (Author), James Lurie (Narrator)

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The Ruin of All Witches: Life and Death in the New World

Brought to you by Penguin. In the frontier town of Springfield in 1651, peculiar things begin to happen. Precious food spoils, livestock ails and property vanishes. People suffer fits, and are plagued by strange visions and dreams. Children sicken and die. As tensions rise, rumours spread of witches and heretics, and the community becomes tangled in a web of spite, distrust and denunciation. The finger of suspicion falls on a young couple struggling to make a home and feed their children: Hugh Parsons the prickly brickmaker and his troubled wife, Mary. It will be their downfall. The Ruin of All Witches tells the dark, real-life folktale of witch-hunting in a remote Massachusetts plantation. These were the turbulent beginnings of colonial America, when English settlers' dreams of love and liberty, of founding a 'city on a hill', gave way to paranoia and terror, enmity and rage. Drawing on uniquely rich, previously neglected source material, Malcolm Gaskill brings to life a New World existence steeped in the divine and the diabolic, in curses and enchantments, and precariously balanced between life and death. Through the gripping micro-history of a family tragedy, we glimpse an entire society caught in agonized transition between superstition and enlightenment, tradition and innovation. We see, in short, the birth of the modern world. © Malcolm Gaskill 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Malcolm Gaskill (Author), Ethan Kelly (Narrator)

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The Wonder of Creation: 100 More Devotions About God and Science

Read by the author. In this captivating follow-up to the bestselling kids' devotionals Indescribable and How Great Is Our God, discover more mind-blowing, faith-building scientific facts and biblical truths about the wonder of God's creation from author, speaker, and founder of the Passion movement Louie Giglio. Well-known for his powerful and highly visual messages about science and the Bible, Louie Giglio has a passion for inspiring kids to notice, enjoy, and marvel at God's creation. In The Wonder of Creation, children will find new delight in God's creativity with 100 devotions that explore: - animals—from honeyguide birds to flying snakes to white rhinos - space—from black holes to volcanic moons to gamma-ray bursts - people—from optical illusions to brain freezes to our immune systems - Earth—from rainbow rivers to blue lava to flowing glaciers - and much, much more! This fun and informative book is ideal for children ages 6–10. Each of the 100 devotions features a scientific fact or an easy activity for exploring faith, a short Bible verse, and a closing prayer. The Wonder of Creation: - is ideal for science-loving kids, Bible-loving kids, and any child ready to go deeper in faith - continues a well-loved devotional series that has impacted over a million children, parents, and teachers - includes informative content call-outs inviting kids to 'Explore the Wonder' - makes a great addition to a homeschool STEM curriculum or a bedtime reading routine As kids explore this awe-inspiring devotional, they'll be amazed at the many wonders God has made! Check out these other books in the bestselling Indescribable Kids series: - Indescribable - Indescribable for Little Ones - How Great Is Our God Accompanying images are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Louie Giglio (Author), Louie Giglio (Narrator)

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Why Is There Suffering?: Pick Your Own Theological Expedition

Take a Unique Adventure as You Explore Questions about God, Suffering, Evil, Pain, and Final Destiny Be engaged, enlightened, and surprised by this unique book on suffering that gives control to you. Similar to novels that allow you to choose your own 'path,' Why Is There Suffering? by Bethany Sollereder invites you to make choices that lead you on an exploration of theological possibilities about topics like: - God's existence - God's nature - The nature of suffering - Evil - Pain - The final destiny of humans and animals You will face multiple possibilities regarding suffering and its theological explanations and have to make choices about which one you find most plausible. Each decision will lead to further complexities and new choices, helping you see how theological choices lead to certain conclusions. This book does not offer final answers. Instead, it introduces the 'theological' possibilities, both Christian and non-Christian, that you can explore and wrestle with so you can make informed decisions about your beliefs. Taking an intentionally light-hearted approach to a heavy topic this accessible and winsome book presents an unusually helpful introduction to the problem of suffering and the most commonly offered responses to it. Suggestions for further reading, appendixes, and accompanying images are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Bethany N. Sollereder (Author), Carson Wishart, Lisa Wright (Narrator)

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Lead Like a Shepherd: The Secret to Leading Well

Pastor, author, and leadership consultant unpacks instruction for church leaders found in 1 Peter 5:1-4 where they are exhorted to shepherd the flock among them. Some instruction is timeless. Regardless of the age in which we live, certain instruction carries no expiration on its relevance. Pastor, author, and leadership consultant, Larry Osborne has discovered this to be the case with instruction on how to be a good leader. The best, most practical advice comes from the Bible, and in particular, 1 Peter 5:1-4. It's in this short passage where leaders are exhorted to shepherd the flock among them. Unfortunately, most modern leaders have precious little experience tending sheep, and many of the implications that were well understood when Peter penned these words are lost on today's reader. Osborne finds the parallels to be numerous, well-worth reviewing and understanding anew. A shepherd leads them to water even when they fear it. A shepherd never allows one sick lamb to destroy the flock. A shepherd lays down his life for his sheep . . . When leaders truly understand Peter's words of exhortation to lead like a shepherd, then they will begin to see the path that leads them to Leading Well.

Larry Osborne (Author), Tommy Cresswell (Narrator)

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The New Copernicans: Millennials and the Survival of the Church

'Our millennial children, as well as nonchurchgoing millennials, are both the church's greatest challenge and its most exciting new opportunity.' -John Seel, PhD Warning: There is a fundamental frame of reference shift in American society happening right now among young adults. You may think of this group as millennials-those born between 1980 and 2000-but millennials resist this label for good reason: the national narrative on them is pejorative, patronizing, and just plain wrong. Here's what we do know: - Of Americans with a church background, 76 percent are described as 'religious nones' or unaffiliated-and it's the fastest growing segment of the population. - Close to 40 percent of millennials fit this religious profile. - Roughly 80 percent of teens in evangelical church high school youth groups will abandon their faith after two years in college. It's unlikely that the evangelical church can survive if it is uniformly rejected by millennials, and yet: - Millennial pastors and youth ministers are disempowered; their perspective is often not taken seriously by senior church leadership. - Most millennial research is framed in categories rejected by millennials; that is, left-brained, analytical communication is lost on right-brained, intuitive millennials. - Evangelicals' bias toward rational left-brained thinking makes the church seem tone-deaf. What's next? Read on. John Seel suggests survival strategies-communication on-ramps for genuine human connection with the next generation. It can be done. Discussion questions and accompanying visuals are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

David John Seel Jr. (Author), Jeff Durham, Sam Schott (Narrator)

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We Cry Justice: Reading the Bible with the Poor People's Campaign

From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible proclaims justice and abundance for the poor. Yet these powerful passages about poverty are frequently overlooked and misinterpreted. Enter the Poor People's Campaign, a movement against racism, poverty, ecological devastation, militarism, and religious nationalism. In We Cry Justice, Liz Theoharis, cochair of the campaign, is joined by pastors, community organizers, scholars, low-wage workers, lay leaders, and people in poverty to interpret sacred stories about the poor seeking healing, equity, and freedom. In a world roiled by poverty and injustice, Scripture still speaks. Organized into fifty-two chapters, each focusing on a key Scripture passage, We Cry Justice offers comfort and challenge from the many stories of the poor taking action together. Listen to the story of the exodus that frees people from debt and slavery, the prophets who denounce the rich and ruling classes, the stories of Jesus's healing and parables about fair wages, and the early church's sharing of goods. Reflection questions and a short prayer at the end of each chapter offer the opportunity to use the book devotionally through a year. The Bible cries for justice, and we do too. It's time to act on God's persistent call to repair the breach and fight poverty, not the poor.

Liz Theoharis, William J Barber Ii (Author), Kim Niemi (Narrator)

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