A Glimpse into the Award-Winning Book, A Theology for the Rest of Us (Yavelberg)

 



From A Theology for the Rest of Us by Arthur Yavelberg. 


 Maybe the most frustrating problem facing so many today is the feeling of helplessness that comes from feeling overwhelmed. Access to information, through the Internet and other media, was supposed to be a panacea, a way to access information so that we can all make intelligent choices for ourselves. As it happens however, there has been so much information, tsunamis of data from all kinds of experts on just about any topic imaginable, that most of us, the rest of us, are drowning and panicked. 


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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.


RECOMMENDED by the US Review of Books


A Theology for the Rest of Us has earned the following awards:

Best Indie Book Award
International Impact Book Award
Literary Titan Silver Aware
American Book Fest Best Books Award finalist





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