This collection of essays presents the very latest research on the peace-building dimension of sacred and secular journeys at individual, societal, regional and global levels. Not since the 1980s has there been any concerted effort to explore the potential of such journeys in helping to bridge the divide that separates people of diverse ethnicities, religions and cultures. This volume gathers together empirical studies, regional analyses, and personal reflections from four continents and twelve countries, including Sri Lanka, Syria, Ethiopia, and Indonesia, which highlight the potential of religious tourism and pilgrimage for promoting interfaith solidarity, natural dialogue, and inner peace. It will be of interest to religion, tourism and peace scholars, as well as to political scientists and anthropologists.

Intertwined with Rosemary McCarthys personal journey of shifting from an angry, frustrated person blaming others for her unhappiness, to someone who now lives content with herself and in harmony with others, Your Journey to Peace brings the esoteric to the practical and maps out how to become your Best Self and feel empowered in all areas of your life. It also explains: Why we are the way we are individually and collectively; and how we got this way. How we find peace within ourselves by making peace in our relationships and all situations. That God does not allow for suffering! We create it by upholding dualistic concepts of me-and-you and us-and-them that we embraced at our beginnings and before form. The precursor to the Big Bang was the need for form to play out those dualistic concepts we chose at our beginnings: all our issues stem from those original concepts based on ideas of separation rather than unity. That understanding time makes the seven-day creation model valid. What are the extraterrestrials origins? How we can reconcile the growing evidence of our past association with the ETs and our scriptures and beliefs. Our need to embrace the Indigenous peoples connection to Gaia. That we chose to be here at this time of the Shift to bring about our personal and Gaias Ascensions.

In an ever-changing world, the call to live a life of faith stands as a beacon of hope and challenge. "Journeys of Faith: Navigating Life with Grace and Growth" is a transformative book that offers readers a series of profound insights into living a Christ-centered life amid the complexities of the modern world. Drawing from a rich tapestry of biblical teachings, this collection of sermons explores themes of love, tolerance, digital discipleship, environmental stewardship, and the continuous journey of personal growth and spiritual maturity. Each sermon is a journey in itself, guiding the reader through the challenges of societal divisions, the vast landscape of social media, the stewardship of God's creation, and the personal quest for spiritual deepening. From the foundational principles of speaking with grace and purpose (Colossians 4:6) to embracing unity in diversity (Galatians 3:28), the book invites readers to explore actionable steps for applying faith to daily life, fostering meaningful relationships, and contributing positively to the community and the world at large. "Journeys of Faith" is not just a book; it's an invitation to embark on a path of continual transformation, inspired by the teachings of Christ. It's for anyone seeking to deepen their faith, understand their purpose, and navigate the challenges of life with grace, wisdom, and love. Whether you are taking the first steps on your faith journey or looking to deepen your spiritual practice, this book offers valuable insights and practical advice for living a life that reflects the love and hope of Christ in every action and interaction.

In our complicated, hectic world, we all long for direction in helping us make the best life decisions to assist us in our personal journey. We need guidance, no matter what our circumstances. Each daily reading features a scripture passage, insightful comments from Jeremiah, and a quote from a well-known author that will help the reader chart a meaningful course through life.

With insight that only comes from a life spent with God, The Journey is filled with wisdom, encouragement, hope, and inspiration for anyone who wants to live a happier, more fulfilling life. In this culminating work of a lifetime, the remarkable Billy Graham invites you to join him in discovering God's plan for this exciting journey called life. Wherever you are in your journey – just beginning, at the middle, or near the end -- you've already learned that life offers a variety of paths. The good news is that we aren't alone. Graham knows that not only did God carve out the path for us, but He wants to join us on the journey -- to help us with challenges along the way, and eventually lead us home. In The Journey, you will discover: How to know God through his son The Lord Jesus Christ Encouragement and great recaps on the basics of faith in Jesus Answers some of the difficult questions that a lot of skeptics ask Seasoned with many personal stories from his own life, this magnum opus from Graham offers guidance with the hope that God will use it to help you begin a new journey.

This book is the thesis of Dr.Abdelfattah Badawi for doctoral degree in comparative religions and mysticism with special reference to the Indian mystic Satya Sai Baba .The book focus on scientific reasoning and study of other great world religions in light of sufism, the mystic part of Islam for universal love beyond the boundry of Islam religion. The book analyzes the sufi doctorine combined with scientific logic with love of God to include war and peace within man, spiritual and divine alchemy, sufism, non-violence, the Self-Peace Path and Divine Discourse of Bhagavan Sri Satya sai Baba .. Passage to India-From Paris to Brindavan..A journey to Sai Baba..The interview..Symptoms of Self-Peace

Every person has a story to tell. This is the story of a Bangladeshi who was born one cold December morning in the village of Lostimanika in East Pakistan and went on to traverse the world during the next sixty plus years. It is a story of growing up in the peaceful Hindu-Muslim community of Narayanganj, of a Muslim boy being educated in Catholic schools, and of leaving home to study in the West when he was merely seventeen. That started a fifty-year journey from his homeland to his present home in Canada. Through it all, he lived and worked in six continents and experienced the beauty and diversity as well as the complexities and hardships faced by peoples worldwide. This book is a personal story, a collection of snippets from his eventful journey through life. The author shares many delightful anecdotes, the scary moments that spelt danger, and his occasional brush with death. It is also a story of visits to many historical, cultural, and religious sites, and of learning about man’s contribution to humanity. The author has worked with many governments, civil society organizations, academics, the military, and the media under challenging circumstances and often in hazardous environments. It is in the end a story of surmounting all obstacles and of having lived a full and happy life.

Beloved poet-philosopher Noah benShea helps you begin your journey toward happiness and a life of meaning with his practical and commonsense approach, inspirational messages, life-changing stories, and sage humor.

The 2nd edition of Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace and Conflict provides timely and useful information about antagonism and reconciliation in all contexts of public and personal life. Building on the highly-regarded 1st edition (1999), and publishing at a time of seemingly inexorably increasing conflict and violent behaviour the world over, the Encyclopedia is an essential reference for students and scholars working in the field of peace and conflict resolution studies, and for those seeking to explore alternatives to violence and share visions and strategies for social justice and social change. Covering topics as diverse as Arms Control, Peace Movements, Child Abuse, Folklore, Terrorism and Political Assassinations, the Encyclopedia comprehensively addresses an extensive information area in 225 multi-disciplinary, cross-referenced and authoritatively authored articles. In his Preface to the 1st edition, Editor-in-Chief Lester Kurtz wrote: "The problem of violence poses such a monumental challenge at the end of the 20th century that it is surprising we have addressed it so inadequately. We have not made much progress in learning how to cooperate with one another more effectively or how to conduct our conflicts more peacefully. Instead, we have increased the lethality of our combat through revolutions in weapons technology and military training. The Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, and Conflict is designed to help us to take stock of our knowledge concerning these crucial phenomena." Ten years on, the need for an authoritative and cross-disciplinary approach to the great issues of violence and peace seems greater than ever. More than 200 authoritative multidisciplinary articles in a 3-volume set Many brand-new articles alongside revised and updated content from the First Edition Article outline and glossary of key terms at the beginning of each article Entries arranged alphabetically for easy access Articles written by more than 200 eminent contributors from around the world