Beyond Religious Conflict
The
first book to address the spiritual cause of religious conflict
We
human beings have a very poor track record in terms of trying to resolve
religious conflicts. Usually, any attempt to deal with the topic only
creates more conflict. Perhaps it is time to admit our inability to
resolve religious conflicts on our own and seek help from above. What
would a spiritual master, such as Jesus, have to say about religious
conflict, its real cause, its potential solutions and what type of people
could possibly remove religious warfare from this planet (hint: It is
not the religious extremists).
From
the back cover:
How
is it possible that millions of people have been killed in the name
of God? Why is there conflict between the world’s religions when
they all teach that killing is wrong? Why do religions that teach love
so often breed discrimination, persecution, anger, conflict and fanaticism?
This book addresses these and many other questions openly and without
bias. There are no taboos and no unquestionable doctrines. Every aspect
of religious life is examined in the stark light of an unbiased mind.
Religious fanaticism is exposed in all its subtle variations, yet the
discussion is entirely love-based. There is no blame but a desire to
help people go beyond the state of consciousness that leads to religious
extremism.
This book gives highly innovative answers to questions about the purpose
of religion, where religious teachings come from, why fundamentalism
is on the rise, what type of people can stop religious conflict, why
the Bible isn’t infallible and why we need to go beyond the war
between religion and science. No book has ever discussed the psychology
of religious conflict in such a direct and straightforward manner. This
book will permanently change your view of religion and help you move
from fear to love.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Introduction
7
Chapter 1
Who Would Start a Religious War? 9
Chapter 2
More than One True Religion? 23
Chapter 3
The True Purpose of Religion 34
Chapter 4
The True Purpose of Religious Teachings 50
Chapter 5
Why so Many Different Religions? 62
Chapter 6
Overcoming the Fear of Change 77
Chapter 7
Who Can Stop Religious Conflict? 105
Chapter 8
A Better Approach to Spiritual Visions 126
Chapter 9
A Better Approach to New Ideas 152
Chapter 10
A Nonviolent Approach to Religion 163
Chapter 11
Unity Without Sameness 187
Chapter 12
Religion and Science 198
Chapter 13
Religious Tolerance 225
Chapter 14
Creating False Gods 235
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Copyright
© 2004 by Kim Michaels |
