For billions of people, having a religious belief system provides purpose in life. For some, religion serves as a guide for moral behavior. Today's world is one in which our understanding of world religions is both understatedly important, as well as increasingly complex. After many years exploring the foundations of various world religions, Jason Boyett has written this comprehensive, easy-to-understand exploration of the twelve major world religions through a meticulous, yet unbiased lens. 12 Major World Religions offers an impartial look at where each of these belief systems intersects, how they differ, and why some have been—or are currently—misunderstood.

This book, A COLLECTION OF EXCERPTS FROM THE SCRIPTURES OF MAJOR WORLD RELIGIONS, consists of three major Parts. PART I (adopted from an earlier book by the author) pertains to major religions that originated in INDIA at different epochs of history; namely, HINDUISM, BUDDHISM, JAINISM, and SIKHISM. PART I I contains excerpts from the main scriptures of the three religions that originated in European and the Middle Eastern regions with their original roots in Prophet Abraham, namely, JUDAISM, CHRISTIANITY, And ISLAM. Thus, PART I contains excerpts from the Vedas and the Upanishads (Hinduism); the Dhammapad (Buddhism); the Agam (Jainism); and the Guru Granth Saheb (Sikhism.) A number of essays on the historical backgrounds, the leading figures and events, and their interrelations are also included for a deeper appreciation of the pertinent philosophies. PART II, similarly, contains excerpts from The Old Testament (Judaism) and The New Testament (Christianity) of the Bible, and the Koran (Islam), with a brief Introduction in each case. The main purpose of presenting this book is to illustrate the commonality of the Indian religions due to their common root Hinduism -- that came into being in India some 10-15 millennia ago, and was modified from time to time. These religions have coexisted peacefully and harmoniously for centuries and millennia, and have contributed much in the global spiritual development. In particular, Buddhism has been adopted in a significant portion of Asia (China, Japan, South-East Asia), and has been also attracting the intellectuals in the West in recent years. Interrelations among the other three religions are also evident due to their common root; though significant historical schisms and ideological differences among them are also well-known. As the world enters the Twentieth Century, it is imperative for world-peace that people across the globe try to understand one another better, in terms of the spiritual and religious beliefs, philosophies, mentalities, and traditional tendencies that shape their individual lives as well as their mutual interaction patterns. It is hoped that this book makes a small contribution in that direction.

A general description of the world's major religions along with chapters on whether there is a God, Angels, Miracles, Reincarnation, the Qur'an, and Life after Death

Cults and false religions are dangerous. They preach a false gospel and lead people into a false spirituality. Their victims are kept blinded from the true gospel of Christ while they are held in bondage to whatever false belief system and legalistic practices they must maintain. Major Cults and False World Religions reveals several key characteristics that makes them unbiblical. It exposes several major cults and false religions that have the majority of the world's population deceived and headed for Hell. This book is the result of thirtty-four years of evangelism work, studying comparative religions, and apologetic research and debate. It will equip you with a basic understanding of what each group believes and how to clearly discern and refute many of their unscriptural teachings and attacks.

This book explores three worlds shared by the humans in their collective experiences. It identifies and explores the world of commonsense, the world of religion, and the world of science as three essential dimensions of human experience. The book helps understand that humans can gain comfort and pleasure in commonsense, achieve meaning and purpose from religion, and attain truth and rationality through science. It actively applies theories to and develops theoretical explanations from different domains or situations of human existence. This book is of interest to theorists, researchers, instructors, and students across major academic disciplines in the humanities and social sciences.

"This book asks: Can the study of religion be justified? It poses this question on the view that scholarship in religion, especially work in "theory and method," is preoccupied with matters of methodological procedure and thus inarticulate about the goals that can justify the study of religion and motivate scholarship in the field. For that reason, it insists, the field suffers from a crisis of rationale. The book identifies six prevailing methodologies in the field, each of which it critically examines as symptomatic of this crisis, on the way toward offering an alternative framework for thinking about purposes for studying religion. Shadowing these methodologies is a Weberian scientific ideal for studying religion, one that privileges value-neutrality. This ideal poses obstacles to making justificatory claims on behalf of studying religion and fortifies a repressive conscience about thinking normatively within the field's regime of truth. After making these points, the chapter describes the book's alternative framework, Critical Humanism, especially how it theorizes about the ends rather than the means of humanistic scholarship and offers a basis for thinking about the ethics of Religious Studies as held together by four values: Post-critical Reasoning, Social Criticism, Cross-cultural Fluency, and Environmental Responsibility. Ordered to such purposes, the book argues, the study of religion can imagine itself as a valuable and desirable enterprise so that scholars of religion can relax their commitment to matters of methodological procedure and avow the values of studying religion"--

Lab Manual for Health Assessment in Nursing, 5e serves as a laboratory manual and a study guide for the student. Each chapter of the lab manual corresponds to a chapter in the main textbook assisting students with comprehending and applying the theoretical content. Students will fully develop their assessment skills using the new interview guides and assessment guides. Students will also develop independence and readiness for test-taking by answering questions designed to hone these skills. Critical thinking skills are further developed when students participate in the Critical Thinking and Case Study activities.

“Revealed: The Kingdom of Locs Nazirite Vow Continues - Volume 2"** truly a fulfillment Step into the hallowed halls of history as you embark on a riveting journey that unfolds like a gripping court case in "Revealed: The Kingdom of Locs Nazirite Vow Continues - Volume 2." Imagine yourself as the judge, presiding over a case that will reshape your understanding of faith, self-governance, and the indomitable spirit of a nation. The plaintiff, the enigmatic HH Empress Queen Christina Clement, takes the stand with an unwavering resolve to present her case. She stands as a representative of the Loc Nation, a community intricately tied to the sacred Nazirite vow. With her authoritative voice, she lays out the argument that this vow is more than a mere relic of the past—it's a living testament to a global struggle, a beacon of self-governance, and a call to action that resonates across borders. The courtroom buzzes with anticipation as Clement builds her argument brick by brick, her words resonating like the pounding of a gavel. Drawing evidence from the annals of history, she masterfully weaves together the threads of the Nazirite vow's connection to biblical scriptures, shedding light on its profound significance. She delves into the shadows of a dark era—the illegal slave trade—a global atrocity that shook the foundations of humanity. With every carefully curated piece of evidence, she invites you, the judge, to ponder the depths of this historical interplay. As you listen to the proceedings, you'll be introduced to a staggering number: 1.4 trillion Loc Nationites and 4.2 million Black individuals worldwide. Their stories and experiences are the crux of the evidence presented. Their voices echo in the courtroom, a collective chorus that reverberates through time, begging for recognition and justice. But the courtroom drama doesn't end there. The rule book is laid bare, contributions of the International Jurists Commission a prestigious entity within the legal world—the principles of justice, the declaration of self-governance, and the pursuit of truth. You, the reader, are summoned to render your judgment. Will you stand with the plaintiff, recognizing the Nazirite vow as a beacon of hope and change and should be recognized as artifact of faith? Who is responsible for the illegal slave trade church, government or both? Should Loc nation and African Americans be properly compensated for the extreme years of wicked acts all nations have experienced and proclaimed self governance? What would be the fair remedy? Or will you take a different stance, swayed by the intricate dance between history, faith, and personal conviction? "Revealed: The Kingdom of Locs Nazirite Vow Continues - Volume 2" is not merely a book—it's a court case that beckons you to join the pursuit of justice, to explore the tangle of narratives that bind the past and the present, and to make a decision that resonates with the heartbeat of humanity. Enter the courtroom of history, take your seat as the judge, and immerse yourself in the pages of this monumental work that challenges you to answer the ultimate question: What would be your judgment?