Religion For Dummies
Religion For Dummies by Rabbi Marc Gellman, published by John Wiley & Sons on August 16, 2002, is a comprehensive resource that explores fundamental questions about existence and morality. This edition spans 432 pages and is presented in English. The book delves into how various religions address enduring inquiries such as the purpose of life, the nature of evil, and what follows after death, offering insights into the beliefs and practices of major faiths including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
Readers will find a practical guide that emphasizes understanding one’s own religion as well as others. Religion For Dummies covers topics such as the role of religion in family and workplace settings, significant life events like marriage and death, and the ethical dimensions of religious practices. It also touches on lesser-known faiths, encouraging readers to explore diverse perspectives on prayer, celebration, and moral issues. This book aims to assist individuals in navigating their spiritual journeys without prescribing specific beliefs, fostering a personal connection to faith and its relevance in everyday life.
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Why are we here?
How should we live?
What happens after we die?
Why does evil exist?
Religion For Dummies explains how the world’s great religions answer questions that persist through generations. Authors Rabbi Marc Gellman and Monsignor Thomas Hartman are trusted religious advisors known as the God Squad. With wonderful wit and incredible wisdom, they host a daily talk show which reaches nearly 4 million homes in the New York area, and have appeared on numerous TV and radio shows.
This book is not a scholarly theological treatise; it’s a lively, practical, hands-on resource that will help you better understand your own religion and others. You’ll explore:
- Religion’s role in the family and in the workplace
- The beliefs and practices of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and other religions
- Religion’s impact during major passages in life such as birth, death, and marriage
- How to join a religion and how to pray
- How religion can help you deal with issues in every day life such as conflict, adversity, marriage, divorce, and more
- Religious rituals and ethics
Religion for Dummies touches on lesser-known religions (such as, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, Sikhism). It explores how people of various faiths pray, celebrate life and death, and view moral issues. The book does not tell you what to believe, but rather encourages you to live as you believe and let your religion infuse every aspect of your life. It doesn’t give simple answers to haunting, complex questions; it helps you find your own answers and pursue your own spiritual path!
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