After the surprising publishing success of the so-called New Atheists it has become clear that there is a market for critical discussions about religion. A religion is much more complex than a set of beliefs which cannot be proven, as the New Atheists argue. There is, in fact, much more to religion and much more to the arguments about its truth claims.This book seeks to bring together a range of discussions, both critical and apologetic, each of which examines some part of religion...

Step into a world of calm and imagination with Relaxing Bedtime Stories for Adults, a soothing collection of original tales from the beloved Get Sleepy podcast, narrated by a variety of gentle voices and produced by Slumber Studios.In the rush of everyday life, restful sleep can feel out of reach. That’s why these stories are lovingly crafted to help you wind down, let go of stress, and drift off with ease. Each tale in this collection is designed specifically for...

Drift into deep, restful sleep with this soothing collection of bedtime stories inspired by ancient myths and legends from around the world.In Get Sleepy Myths & Legends, timeless tales from Greek, Egyptian, Italian, Nigerian, and Mesopotamian mythology are gently retold as calming sleep stories designed to quiet your thoughts and guide you into peaceful rest.Narrated in a soft, steady voice by Thomas Jones, each story unfolds at a relaxed pace, with tranquil imagery and co...

Drift into deep, restful sleep with this soothing collection of bedtime stories inspired by ancient myths and legends from around the world.In Get Sleepy Myths & Legends, timeless tales from Greek, Egyptian, Italian, Nigerian, and Mesopotamian mythology are gently retold as calming sleep stories designed to quiet your thoughts and guide you into peaceful rest.Narrated in a soft, steady voice by Thomas Jones, each story unfolds at a relaxed pace, with tranquil imagery and co...

Drift into deep, restful sleep with this soothing collection of bedtime stories inspired by ancient myths and legends from around the world.In Get Sleepy Myths & Legends, timeless tales from Greek, Egyptian, Italian, Nigerian, and Mesopotamian mythology are gently retold as calming sleep stories designed to quiet your thoughts and guide you into peaceful rest.Narrated in a soft, steady voice by Thomas Jones, each story unfolds at a relaxed pace, with tranquil imagery and co...

Natalie Angier wrote in The New York Times: "The End of Faith articulates the dangers and absurdities of organized religion so fiercely and so fearlessly that I felt relieved as I read it, vindicated....Harris writes what a sizable number of us think, but few are willing to say."This important and timely book delivers a startling analysis of the clash of faith and reason in today's world. Harris offers a vivid historical tour of mankind's willingness to suspend re...

Ideas can, and do, change the world. Just as Marxism, existentialism, and feminism shaped the last century, so fundamentalism, globalization, and bioethics are transforming our world now. In Ideas that Matter, renowned philosopher A.C. Grayling provides a personal dictionary of the ideas that will shape our world in the decades to come. With customary wit, fire, and erudition, Grayling ranges across the gamut of essential theories, movements, and philosophies -- from animal rights...

Part I asks: Is evolving Nature all there is self-generated, self-sustaining, self-contained? Are human beings, as the topmost outgrowth of Nature, responsible to none other but themselves? That is the stance of naturalist and atheist Richard Dawkins. Or is evolving reality derived from, and dependent on, a transcendent Source and Destiny, to whom humans are accountable and whose benevolence reaches out to humans as persons because humans are persons? That is the conviction of the Christia...

Your view of God determines your view of the world.You hold in your hands a landmark guide to understanding the ideas and forces shaping our times. Understanding the Times offers a fascinating, comprehensive look at the how the tenets of the Christian worldview compares with the five major competing worldviews of our day: Islam, Secular Humanism, Marxism, New Age, and Postmodernism.Understanding the Times is a systematic way to understand ...

We live in an age of skepticism. Our society places such faith in empirical reason, historical progress, and heartfelt emotion that it’s easy to wonder: Why should anyone believe in Christianity? What role can faith and religion play in our modern lives?In this thoughtful and inspiring new book, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller invites skeptics to consider that Christianity is more relevant now than ever. As human beings, we cann...

Religion is currently gaining a much higher profile. The number of faith schools is increasingly, and religious points of view are being aired more frequently in the media. As religion's profile rises, those who reject religion, including humanists, often find themselves misunderstood, and occasionally misrepresented.Stephen Law explores how humanism uses science and reason to make sense of the world, looking at how it encourages individual moral responsibility and shows that life can have...