Exploring the Infinite Names of the Divine
In every corner of the world, in every tongue ever spoken, people have searched for ways to speak of the divine. Some call God by a name passed down through scripture or tradition. Others whisper in silence, sensing a presence too vast for language. And still others, across faiths and cultures, have dared to give voice to countless names for that which transcends all understanding.
In A Theology for the Rest of Us, this profound human impulse—to name the unnameable—is brought to life. This is not a catalog of creeds, but a deeply inclusive, thoughtful journey through how we, as individuals and communities, relate to the sacred through language.
Whether you're familiar with Adonai, Allah, YHWH, The Light, The Creator, The Great Mystery, or simply Love, this book invites you to consider how naming reflects longing, connection, culture, and sometimes—division. It also opens the door to reclaiming a more personal theology: one where your own experiences and reflections have room to breathe.
The book doesn’t ask you to choose the “right” name. Instead, it gently challenges you to listen. To ask: What name rises up in your heart when you encounter awe? What word do you reach for when life breaks you open or knits you whole again?
A Theology for the Rest of Us is for those who have felt left out of traditional religious discourse. It's for spiritual seekers, recovering believers, thoughtful skeptics, and the quietly curious. And nowhere is this more evident than in the invitation to explore not one name of God—but infinite names, each one a reflection of our diverse, shared humanity.
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Book description:
If God exists and is good, why is there evil? Avoiding such questions underlies the spiritual emptiness and anxiety in today's world. A Theology for the Rest of Us explores how to approach the divine through Eastern and Western religious traditions without dogma, challenging readers to "be you lamps unto yourselves."
In a time of internecine wars and all kinds of abuse of authority and trust, too many good, thoughtful people are "voting with their feet" and turning away from organized religion. Popular "spirituality"-a sort of mysticism-lite articulated in memes-is often unsatisfying as well.
A Theology for the Rest of Us is a straightforward approach to the fundamental questions of religion and philosophy:
- Does God exist?
- Is there free will?
- What is 'evil'?
This book draws on the traditions of the East as well as the West-Taoism, Buddhism and Hinduism in addition to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam-to see what can make sense in today's world. Whether exploring the implications of 17th century Enlightenment philosophers, quantum physics, or the insights of writers such as Dostoyevsky and Alan Watts, the reader is offered a rational, coherent approach that can provide understanding and a basis for hope in a world where the spirit has been all but decimated by doubt and worse.
Most important, the reader is encouraged to sift through these sources and choose what resonates and what does not. As the Buddha taught so many years ago, the Prime Directive is "Be ye lamps unto yourselves." A Theology for the Rest of Us makes teachings accessible to those who have already begun their spiritual journeys, validating their questions and showing that reasonable answers are available.
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