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  Click HERE to listen to the interview with Arthur Yavelberg, author of A Theology for the Rest of Us . Arthur's book has won two book awards: Best Indie Books Award Literary Titan, Silver Award For more posts about Arthur and his book, click HERE .                                         Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter                           Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .

  As the title states, VioceAmerica rated Arthur Yavelberg's appearance on the Patricia Raskin Show as the show's top guest. Check it out HERE . Follow up by checking out our post on that pocast HERE . Arhtur's book, A Theology for the Rest of Us , is an award winner: Best Indie Book Award Literary Titan, Silver Award For more posts about Arthur and his book, click HERE .                                         Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter                           Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .

  Excerpt from A Theology for the Rest of Us (Arthur Yavelberg): about the key elements of a theology for the rest of us At this point it makes sense to summarize the key elements of this “theology for the rest of us”: 1.       The orderliness of the universe indicates the presence of a divine intelligence (DI) responsible for that orderliness. This DI is conscious and cares. 2.       DI is all-powerful, but that only refers to that which is possible. Even DI cannot add 2 + 2 and get 3. 3.       Everything in the universe is subject to change. It is this potential for change that allows for the opening of free will. 4.        “Free will” exists, and the question itself presumes its existence. 5.       While terribly risky, free will is essential to human dignity and spirituality, and another sign that DI cares. Like a parent with a child, DI is willing to allow people to learn from their experiences and further their development. 6.       Teachers can be helpful, but they must not ins

  Literary Titan awards are given to books and authors that have astounded and amazed LT editors with unique writing styles, vivid worlds, complex characters, and original ideas. According to Literary Titan, t hese books deserve extraordinary praise, and LT is proud to acknowledge the hard work, dedication, and writing skill of talented authors. MSI Press LLC is also proud of its authors whose books have been selected for awards. In 2021, gold awards were won by Liz Bayardelle for both her books, Clean Your Plate!   Read more posts about this book HERE . and for Parenting in a Pandemic . Read more posts about this book HERE . A silver award was received by Renyuan Dong for his book, Rainstorm of Tomorrow , which has won a number of awards. Read more posts about the book HERE . A silver award was received by Arthur Yavelberg for his book, A Theology for the Rest of Us , which also won the Best Indie Book Award 2021 for theology. Read more posts about the book HERE . Congratulations to t

  No one could give a better introduction and summary of this podcast than Arthur himself, author of A Theology for the Rest of Us : For those of you who missed it--which is one way of saying "for those of you who have a life"--this is a recording of my radio interview with Patricia Raskin on VoiceAmerica. As I understand it, she found what I had to say compulsive....ummm...no...I believe "compelling" was the word she used. (Norm Crosby, where are you?) Also, if you listen closely, you can hear Frodo criticizing my analysis of Arjuna's existentialist dilemma in the Bhagavad Gita. That alone is worth the price admission...errr...which, at "free," is very reasonable... Here is the official description of the podcast episode: In his new book, Yavelberg tackles all types of questions in the hopes of providing some religious illumination in these uncertain times. By examining various religious' insights on topics like free will, the identity of the

  According to Literary Titan -- "Readers will love this book because it answers a lot of questions that bothers believers." " A Theology for the Rest of Us  is not just a religious book. You will get history lessons from the book and also learn more about humanity. Every reader is guaranteed lifelong lessons once they are done reading the book." Read the complete review HERE . To see more posts about Arthur Yavelberg and this book, click HERE .

  An article worth reading....Click HERE to go there! For more blog posts about Arthur Yavelberg and his book, click HERE .

  Recent polls indicate that, for the first time since such records have been kept, less than 50% of Americans are affiliated with religious institutions. Just when the challenges are more daunting than ever-- pollution...terrorism... wars...pandemics... political polarization--the question for most people is not so much “Does God exist?” as it is “Is religion relevant anymore?” That is not to say that Americans are not interested.  Similar polls consistently show that the vast majority of Americans believe in, well... “something.” However, access to that “something” for too many people amounts to seeing a couple of lines about “all is love” on some idyllic poster.  Man may not live by bread alone, but spiritual life cannot survive on Facebook memes alone, either. Read the full article on Tikkun HERE . For more blog posts about Arthur and his book, click HERE .

  "Look to the mountains for relief from life's troubles," says MSI Press author, Arthur Yavelberg in the Tucson Daily Star . Click HERE to read the article to see what he has in mind. To read more about Arthur and his book, click HERE .

  (photo Tucsonlocalmedia) Arthur Yavelberg, author of A Theology for the Rest of Us, was recently interviewed in the Tucsonlocalmedia: " Religion Educator Pens A Theology for the Rest of Us ."'  Here is an excerpt: There are questions that have answers, questions without answers, and questions that just lead to more questions. In his new book, “A Theology for the Rest of Us,” local writer Arthur Yavelberg tackles all these types of questions in the hopes of providing some religious illumination in these uncertain times. Now that’s not to say the book aims to convince anyone of anything, but by examining various religions’ insights on topics like free will, the identity of the creator, and why evil exists, Yavelberg provides a map for spiritual awareness.  Yavelberg, who has worked as a teacher of history and comparative religion, as well as the head of Tucson Hebrew Academy, describes the book as “the sum total of his religious theological insight over a lifetime.” But f

A Theology for the Rest of Us recently earned a RECOMMENDED rating from US Review of Books. The reviewer wrote, in part,   Yavelberg's book would serve as a good companion text to similar works or perhaps be suitable for those on a beginning path into spirituality. In short, it is simply engaging. Read the full review HERE . Read more about Arthur and his book HERE .

  3 “Tell me you’ll love me for a million years. Then you can tell me we tried.” (The Casinos) For most people, this may be the most important topic in this book. “There are no atheists in a foxhole.” In other words, people often look to God and religion in times of crisis; in times when they recognize and acknowledge their own fragility and ultimate helplessness. As the Danish existentialist Soren Kierkegaard describes it, these are the times Of Fear and Trembling (1843). Yes, a crisis is not necessarily a bad thing. A crisis can be a wake-up call—the understanding, finally, that everything is not all right just as it is and that change, sometimes radical change, is necessary. But a crisis can also lead to terror, the terror of a past that is no longer viable and a future that is most uncertain, and terror can lead to paralysis and paralysis can lead to despair. The benefits of theology in such times have not been historically all that clear. In fact, the Deism of the 17th and 1

  A teacher and administrator in public and private schools for close to 40 years, Arthur Yalevberg has dedicated his career to making complicated concepts and issues accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds. While most of his students were middle schoolers, he has also been involved in teaching World History, American History, and Comparative Religion in high school and adult education programs around the country. Where many academicians seem to delight in abstruse jargon that confuses more than it explains, his goal has always been to present information in a manner that does not intimidate but instead helps the student understand and draw independent conclusions.  Besides his professional career in education, Arthur also had the opportunity to live and teach in Singapore for two years. A microcosm of all Asia--with temples, churches, synagogues, and mosques mere blocks from one another--Singapore is a wonderful place to delve into many different religious traditions. Further

  Released this week: Arthur Ravelberger's book, A Theology for Everyone Else . 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 ye lamps unto yourselves." AVAILABLE AT THE MSI PRESS  WEBSTORE ! ALL PERTINENT DISCOUNTS APPLY! (USE COUPON CODE FF25 FOR 25% DISCOUNT) Also available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, other online sellers, and retailers.