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The God Delusion

by Richard Dawkins ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERINTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERIn this seminal text on atheism and the contentious debate over science and religion, renowned scientist Richard Dawkins examines the irrationality of believing in God and the grievous harm religion has inflicted on society.From the sex-obsessed tyrant in the Old Testament to the more benign Celestial Watchmaker favored by some Enlightenment ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERINTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERIn this seminal text on atheism and the contentious debate over science and religion, renowned scientist Richard Dawkins examines the irrationality of believing in God and the grievous harm religion has inflicted on society.From the sex-obsessed tyrant in the Old Testament to the more benign Celestial Watchmaker favored by some Enlightenment
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Separation of Church and Hate

A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds

by John Fugelsang ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * In the spirit of George Carlin and Christopher Hitchens, the son of a former Catholic nun and a Franciscan brother delivers a deeply irreverent and biblically correct takedown of far-right Christian hatred—a book for believers, atheists, agnostics, and anyone who’ll ever have to deal with a Christian nationalist.For more than two centuries, the United States ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * In the spirit of George Carlin and Christopher Hitchens, the son of a former Catholic nun and a Franciscan brother delivers a deeply irreverent and biblically correct takedown of far-right Christian hatred—a book for believers, atheists, agnostics, and anyone who’ll ever have to deal with a Christian nationalist.For more than two centuries, the United States
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Shall the Religious Inherit the Earth?

Demography and Politics in the Twenty-First Century

by Eric Kaufmann ...

Dawkins and Hitchens have convinced many western intellectuals that secularism is the way forward. But most people don't read their books before deciding whether to be religious. Instead, they inherit their faith from their parents, who often innoculate them against the elegant arguments of secularists. And what no one has noticed is that far from declining, the religious are expanding their share ... Read more

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Dawkins and Hitchens have convinced many western intellectuals that secularism is the way forward. But most people don't read their books before deciding whether to be religious. Instead, they inherit their faith from their parents, who often innoculate them against the elegant arguments of secularists. And what no one has noticed is that far from declining, the religious are expanding their share
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A New Ireland

How Europe's Most Conservative Country Became Its Most Liberal

by Niall O'Dowd ...

It’s not your father’s Ireland. Not anymore. A story of modern revolution in Ireland told by the founder of IrishCentral, Irish America magazine, and the Irish Voice newspaper.In a May 2019 countrywide referendum, Ireland voted overwhelmingly to make abortion legal; three years earlier, it had done the same with same-sex marriage, becoming the only country in the world to pass such a law by ... Read more

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It’s not your father’s Ireland. Not anymore. A story of modern revolution in Ireland told by the founder of IrishCentral, Irish America magazine, and the Irish Voice newspaper.In a May 2019 countrywide referendum, Ireland voted overwhelmingly to make abortion legal; three years earlier, it had done the same with same-sex marriage, becoming the only country in the world to pass such a law by
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The Poetry of Strangers

What I Learned Traveling America with a Typewriter

by Brian Sonia-Wallace ...

It might surprise you who’s a fan of poetry — when it meets them where they are.Before he became an award-winning writer and poet, Brian Sonia-Wallace set up a typewriter on the street with a sign that said “Poetry Store” and discovered something surprising: all over America, people want poems. An amateur busker at first, Brian asked countless strangers, “What do you need a poem about?” To his ... Read more

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It might surprise you who’s a fan of poetry — when it meets them where they are.Before he became an award-winning writer and poet, Brian Sonia-Wallace set up a typewriter on the street with a sign that said “Poetry Store” and discovered something surprising: all over America, people want poems. An amateur busker at first, Brian asked countless strangers, “What do you need a poem about?” To his
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Salem Witch Judge

The Life and Repentance of Samuel Sewall

by Eve LaPlante ...

In 1692 Puritan Samuel Sewall sent twenty people to their deaths on trumped-up witchcraft charges. The nefarious witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts represent a low point of American history, made famous in works by Longfellow, Nathaniel Hawthorne (himself a descendant of one of the judges), and Arthur Miller. The trials might have doomed Sewall to infamy except for a courageous act of contrition ... Read more

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In 1692 Puritan Samuel Sewall sent twenty people to their deaths on trumped-up witchcraft charges. The nefarious witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts represent a low point of American history, made famous in works by Longfellow, Nathaniel Hawthorne (himself a descendant of one of the judges), and Arthur Miller. The trials might have doomed Sewall to infamy except for a courageous act of contrition
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Revelation 911

How the Book of Revelation Intersects with Today's Headlines

by Paul Begley ...

A riveting account of current events as foretold in the mysterious Book of Revelation.A series of unparalleled apocalyptic events—predicted in a third of the Bible—is approaching. They will so shake the world that people’s hearts fail them for “fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth” (Luke 21:26).In Revelation 911, Pastor Paul Begley—host of the syndicated ... Read more

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A riveting account of current events as foretold in the mysterious Book of Revelation.A series of unparalleled apocalyptic events—predicted in a third of the Bible—is approaching. They will so shake the world that people’s hearts fail them for “fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth” (Luke 21:26).In Revelation 911, Pastor Paul Begley—host of the syndicated
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Chosen Land

How Christianity Made America and Americans Remade Christianity

by Matthew Avery Sutton ...

**A sweeping history of Christianity in America, from the arrival of the first Europeans to the political triumphs of evangelicalism, showing the powerful, singular role the faith has always played in American public life.“Fast-paced and lucidly written ... Required reading for anyone who wants to understand American religion, and for anyone who wants to understand America.” —Kristin Kobes Du Mez, ... Read more

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**A sweeping history of Christianity in America, from the arrival of the first Europeans to the political triumphs of evangelicalism, showing the powerful, singular role the faith has always played in American public life.“Fast-paced and lucidly written ... Required reading for anyone who wants to understand American religion, and for anyone who wants to understand America.” —Kristin Kobes Du Mez,
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Backslide

Reclaiming a Faith and a Nation After the Christian Turn Against Democracy

by Robert P. Jones ...

“Bracing—Jones presents a vision of America as “fallen into... apostasy.” But he remains hopeful, noting that “backsliding is not irreversible,” as “repentance is possible... with confession” and the “acknowledging of difficult truths.” It’s a potent reckoning."—Publishers WeeklyFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy, a clear-eyed reckoning with the moral ... Read more

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“Bracing—Jones presents a vision of America as “fallen into... apostasy.” But he remains hopeful, noting that “backsliding is not irreversible,” as “repentance is possible... with confession” and the “acknowledging of difficult truths.” It’s a potent reckoning."—Publishers WeeklyFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy, a clear-eyed reckoning with the moral
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Blast of Fire

by Benjamin Thomas ...

Series Book 2 - Revelation Riddle
The second installment of the Revelation Riddle series chronicles God’s tactical plan to usher in the next age – rebooting the world. While humanity endures a siege and it appears the evil cabal ruling the world possesses the money and influence to bring forth their plan, many wonder: Does God’s plan trump evil in the end? Or are current world challenges birth pangs for something new?This book ... Read more

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The second installment of the Revelation Riddle series chronicles God’s tactical plan to usher in the next age – rebooting the world. While humanity endures a siege and it appears the evil cabal ruling the world possesses the money and influence to bring forth their plan, many wonder: Does God’s plan trump evil in the end? Or are current world challenges birth pangs for something new?This book
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Absolute Power

How the Pope Became the Most Influential Man in the World

by Paul Collins ...

The sensational story of the last two centuries of the papacy, its most influential pontiffs, troubling doctrines, and rise in global authorityIn 1799, the papacy was at rock bottom: The Papal States had been swept away and Rome seized by the revolutionary French armies. With cardinals scattered across Europe and the next papal election uncertain, even if Catholicism survived, it seemed the papacy ... Read more

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The sensational story of the last two centuries of the papacy, its most influential pontiffs, troubling doctrines, and rise in global authorityIn 1799, the papacy was at rock bottom: The Papal States had been swept away and Rome seized by the revolutionary French armies. With cardinals scattered across Europe and the next papal election uncertain, even if Catholicism survived, it seemed the papacy
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Black Wave

Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the Forty-Year Rivalry That Unraveled Culture, Religion, and Collective Memory in the Middle East

by Kim Ghattas ...

A New York Times Notable Book of 2020**“[A] sweeping and authoritative history" (The New York Times Book Review), Black Waveis an unprecedented and ambitious examination of how the modern Middle East unraveled and why it started with the pivotal year of 1979.Kim Ghattas seamlessly weaves together history, geopolitics, and culture to deliver a gripping read of the... ... Read more

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A New York Times Notable Book of 2020**“[A] sweeping and authoritative history" (The New York Times Book Review), Black Waveis an unprecedented and ambitious examination of how the modern Middle East unraveled and why it started with the pivotal year of 1979.Kim Ghattas seamlessly weaves together history, geopolitics, and culture to deliver a gripping read of the...
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The Unarmed Truth

Following the Prince of Peace in a World of Violence

by Jon Sherwood ...

Follow Jesus into the cross-shaped way of peacePastor Jon Sherwood is an unlikely pacifist. Born into a military family and raised in the American Bible Belt, he was shaped by a difficult past of drugs and crime. Though surrounded by evangelical Christianity, he did not encounter Christ as the Prince of Peace until he began examining Jesus’ words for himself. What he discovered changed not only ... Read more

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Follow Jesus into the cross-shaped way of peacePastor Jon Sherwood is an unlikely pacifist. Born into a military family and raised in the American Bible Belt, he was shaped by a difficult past of drugs and crime. Though surrounded by evangelical Christianity, he did not encounter Christ as the Prince of Peace until he began examining Jesus’ words for himself. What he discovered changed not only
... Read more
The Twilight of the American Enlightenment

The 1950s and the Crisis of Liberal Belief

by George Marsden ...

In the aftermath of World War II, the United States stood at a precipice. The forces of modernity unleashed by the war had led to astonishing advances in daily life, but technology and mass culture also threatened to erode the country's traditional moral character. As award-winning historian George M. Marsden explains in The Twilight of the American Enlightenment, postwar Americans looked to the ... Read more

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In the aftermath of World War II, the United States stood at a precipice. The forces of modernity unleashed by the war had led to astonishing advances in daily life, but technology and mass culture also threatened to erode the country's traditional moral character. As award-winning historian George M. Marsden explains in The Twilight of the American Enlightenment, postwar Americans looked to the
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The Challenge of Pluralism

Church and State in Six Democracies

by J. Christopher Soper, Kevin R. den Dulk, Stephen V. Monsma ...

In a thoroughly revised and expanded edition that now includes France, this essential text offers a rigorous, systematic comparison of church-state relations in six Western nations: the United States, France, England, Germany, the Netherlands, and Australia. As successful and stable political democracies, these countries share a commitment to protecting the religious rights of their citizens. The ... Read more

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In a thoroughly revised and expanded edition that now includes France, this essential text offers a rigorous, systematic comparison of church-state relations in six Western nations: the United States, France, England, Germany, the Netherlands, and Australia. As successful and stable political democracies, these countries share a commitment to protecting the religious rights of their citizens. The
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體制教會與自由教會

by 王艾明 ...

基督教歷史上與國家政權和法律制度相互依存的教會，特指主流教會，就其神學系統而言，也就是以大公會議、主教制、聖經正典、信經、信綱等一系列體現為教會信仰規範為基本特徵，本書按照現代漢語語境，選擇體制教會為特定術語。與此同時，持守獨立於國家政權和大公教會教義規範和教制規則的非主流教會也一直存在和發展著。這兩種神學和教會論系統在16世紀的宗教改革時期都獲得了特定的發展。近代以來，政教分離原則作為現代人類文明的法律原則之一，使得體制教會由絕對地依附於世俗政權而演變成遵守國家法律和教會法規的相對獨立的主流教會，而非主流教會則在法律和神學傳統上都保持自身的固有特徴，又曰自由教會。這兩種基本的概念有助於我們去觀察，審視和思考當前的中國基督教歷史，現狀和未來走向。對於在未來的法治中國如何基於宗教信仰自由的憲政原則去建設中國基督教的教會系統，體制教會和自由教會都將會面臨著神學、法學和倫理學上的挑戰 ... Read more

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基督教歷史上與國家政權和法律制度相互依存的教會，特指主流教會，就其神學系統而言，也就是以大公會議、主教制、聖經正典、信經、信綱等一系列體現為教會信仰規範為基本特徵，本書按照現代漢語語境，選擇體制教會為特定術語。與此同時，持守獨立於國家政權和大公教會教義規範和教制規則的非主流教會也一直存在和發展著。這兩種神學和教會論系統在16世紀的宗教改革時期都獲得了特定的發展。近代以來，政教分離原則作為現代人類文明的法律原則之一，使得體制教會由絕對地依附於世俗政權而演變成遵守國家法律和教會法規的相對獨立的主流教會，而非主流教會則在法律和神學傳統上都保持自身的固有特徴，又曰自由教會。這兩種基本的概念有助於我們去觀察，審視和思考當前的中國基督教歷史，現狀和未來走向。對於在未來的法治中國如何基於宗教信仰自由的憲政原則去建設中國基督教的教會系統，體制教會和自由教會都將會面臨著神學、法學和倫理學上的挑戰
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True Freedom

On Protecting Human Dignity and Religious Liberty

by Timothy M. Dolan ...

True FreedomOn Protecting Human Dignity and Religious LibertyCardinal Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New YorkAre American liberties on the endangered species list? In this eBook original, the Archbishop of New York and president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issues a plea for all citizens to reject the cynicism of the day and foster a culture in which religious freedom and ... Read more

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True FreedomOn Protecting Human Dignity and Religious LibertyCardinal Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New YorkAre American liberties on the endangered species list? In this eBook original, the Archbishop of New York and president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issues a plea for all citizens to reject the cynicism of the day and foster a culture in which religious freedom and
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Shepherds for Sale

How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda

by Megan Basham ...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“This may just be the single most important book on modern Evangelicalism in recent years. It is bold, clear, and very well-researched.”—John MacArthur""Some will quibble over details, but no one should miss the powerful warning in this book. We face a gathering storm, as Winston Churchill warned a century ago, but this time the enemy is inside as well as ... Read more

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“This may just be the single most important book on modern Evangelicalism in recent years. It is bold, clear, and very well-researched.”—John MacArthur""Some will quibble over details, but no one should miss the powerful warning in this book. We face a gathering storm, as Winston Churchill warned a century ago, but this time the enemy is inside as well as
... Read more
Desiring a Better Country

Forays in Political Theology

by Douglas Farrow ...

Douglas Farrow seldom shies from controversy. Discussing several hot-button issues such as religion in public life, educational freedom, human rights, and the definition of marriage, Farrow challenges the common misconception that secular institutions can be religiously neutral.Inspired by current legal, political, and philosophical debates in North America, Desiring a Better Country engages ... Read more

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Douglas Farrow seldom shies from controversy. Discussing several hot-button issues such as religion in public life, educational freedom, human rights, and the definition of marriage, Farrow challenges the common misconception that secular institutions can be religiously neutral.Inspired by current legal, political, and philosophical debates in North America, Desiring a Better Country engages
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Sword of the Spirit, Shield of Faith

Religion in American War and Diplomacy

by Andrew Preston ...

A first major work of history on a crucial but under-examined topic, Sword of the Spirit, Shield of Faithexplores the role of religion in American foreign policy. From the first colonists to the presidents of the 21st Century, Andrew Preston's unparalleled study show us how religion has always shaped America's relationships with other nations, and what to expect in the future.During the presidency ... Read more

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A first major work of history on a crucial but under-examined topic, Sword of the Spirit, Shield of Faithexplores the role of religion in American foreign policy. From the first colonists to the presidents of the 21st Century, Andrew Preston's unparalleled study show us how religion has always shaped America's relationships with other nations, and what to expect in the future.During the presidency
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A.D. 381

Heretics, Pagans, and the Dawn of the Monotheistic State

by Charles Freeman ...

"A chronicle of one significant year in Christian history." — Kirkus ReviewsIn A.D. 381, Theodosius, emperor of the eastern Roman empire, issued a decree in which all his subjects were required to subscribe to a belief in the Trinity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This edict defined Christian orthodoxy and brought to an end a lively and wide-ranging debate about the nature of God; all other ... Read more

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"A chronicle of one significant year in Christian history." — Kirkus ReviewsIn A.D. 381, Theodosius, emperor of the eastern Roman empire, issued a decree in which all his subjects were required to subscribe to a belief in the Trinity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This edict defined Christian orthodoxy and brought to an end a lively and wide-ranging debate about the nature of God; all other
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The Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement: The truth will prevail

by Declan Henry ...

In this book, Declan Henry provides a succinct account of the beliefs of Lahori Ahmadiyya Muslims and highlights the enduring hatred and persecution they face in Pakistan (and other parts of the world).Containing a short biography of the group's founder, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, this meticulously researched literary work also offers glimpses into how the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement – although small in ... Read more

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In this book, Declan Henry provides a succinct account of the beliefs of Lahori Ahmadiyya Muslims and highlights the enduring hatred and persecution they face in Pakistan (and other parts of the world).Containing a short biography of the group's founder, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, this meticulously researched literary work also offers glimpses into how the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement – although small in
... Read more
Going Low

How Profane Politics Challenges American Democracy

by Finbarr Curtis ...

Liberalism puts its trust in civil discourse and rational argument. Today, its opponents enthusiastically flout these norms, making a show of defying so-called political correctness. In the Trump era and beyond, right-wing figures delight in sheer offensiveness. What is at stake in breaking the rules of civility to “own the libs”?Going Low examines how the offensive style of contemporary politics ... Read more

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Liberalism puts its trust in civil discourse and rational argument. Today, its opponents enthusiastically flout these norms, making a show of defying so-called political correctness. In the Trump era and beyond, right-wing figures delight in sheer offensiveness. What is at stake in breaking the rules of civility to “own the libs”?Going Low examines how the offensive style of contemporary politics
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The Qur'an

What Everyone Needs to Know®

by Jane McAuliffe ...

Series series What Everyone Needs to Know
Millions of non-Muslims know the name of the Muslim scripture, whether it is written as "Qur'an" or "Quran" or "Koran." But for most, that is all they know. Many have fallen victim to the mass of misinformation that circulates about the Qur'an. Others may have tried to read the Qur'an, but the text itself is tough to decipher. With no sense of context, chronology, or interpretive history, many ... Read more

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Millions of non-Muslims know the name of the Muslim scripture, whether it is written as "Qur'an" or "Quran" or "Koran." But for most, that is all they know. Many have fallen victim to the mass of misinformation that circulates about the Qur'an. Others may have tried to read the Qur'an, but the text itself is tough to decipher. With no sense of context, chronology, or interpretive history, many
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