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Comforting Illusion.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Bentall, Greg.
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (129 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- Ocala, FL : Atlantic Publishing Group, 2019.
- Summary:
- "This book is a behind-the-scenes look at organized religion. It attempt to "lift the veil" so that the followers can understand how the whole religious enterprise works, and thereby use that information to make intelligent choices about their own, personal, spiritual journey. Religious practices have only the power that we give to them. Religion functions as a "comforting illusion," giving us a sense of security in a life full of perils"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Behind the Curtain
- The God Paradox:
- The God of Volcanos.
- Illusions
- Astrology as a religion
- When Illusions Become Delusions
- When Religion Becomes Toxic
- The Roots of Religious Discord
- Sacred texts as cultural artifacts
- Living and Dyi
- Morality and Ethics
- Prayer and Spirituality
- The Scientific Mindset
- Religious Freedom
- Benefits of Religious Participation
- The Neighborhood Church
- Megachurches and Televangelism
- Culture Wars
- Religion and Politics
- The Inadequacy of Ancient Stories
- Spirituality for a Secular Age.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Other Format:
- Online version: Bentall, Gregory, The comforting illusion
- ISBN:
- 1-62023-653-2
- OCLC:
- 1112145360
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