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  As part of an interview with author Arthur Yavelberg , Sloan Fremont reviewed Yavelberg's book, A Theology for the Rest of Us , very positively. Here is what Fremont had to say: More about the book,  A Theology for the Rest of Us :  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

  Excerpt from A Theology for the Rest of U s  - introductory words These are trying times, as they say. I am older now—way past the 40 years of age that was the boundary for baby boomers for any kind of trust. I personally remember the race riots of the 60’s, the demonstrations against the Viet Nam War and the cynicism of political authority born of Watergate. I have studied enough history to be more than a little familiar with the Civil War, the Great Depression, and when the United States seriously considered the proposition that “What this country needs is a dictator!” Today’s challenges seem to pale in comparison. Nevertheless, the big difference is that today’s challenges are today’s challenges. The past is important and can have lessons that can be helpful, but those lessons must be understood and applied today for them to be any good.  Maybe the most frustrating problem facing so many today is the feeling of helplessness that comes from feeling overwhelmed. Access to informatio

  " Arthur has some really interesting insights. I like his calm style of talking. He's more well versed on a bigger myriad of religions than anyone I've ever seen. This was a fascinating interview to watch and it definitely gave me some things to think about." (feedback from a listener/watcher) Arthur Yavelberg, author of the award-winning book, A Theology for the Rest of Us , was interviewed recently on the podcast, Spirituality with a Twist. This interview is titled Beyond Dogma: Navigating Complex Spiritual Questions . Enjoy Description from the interviewer: Hi, Welcome to Spirituality with a Twist In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with educator and author Arthur Yalevberg for a interview. We discuss his book A Theology for the Rest of Us and explore how spirituality, science, and philosophy intersect. With experience teaching comparative religion, world history, and American history, Arthur offers a unique perspective on complex spiritual que

  About Arthur Yavelberg's book, A Theology for the Rest of Us , The Book Commentary says: A Theology for the Rest of Us  is a thoughtful and accessible book that invites readers to embark on a personal spiritual journey, free from the shackles of dogmas, and attentive to the promptings of the Divine voice that inhabits the universe. This book will challenge the way we think about God and our relationship with Him. Read the rest of the review HERE . Awarded 5 stars. A Theology for the Rest of Us  has earned the following awards: Best Indie Book Award Literary Titan Silver Aware American BookFest Best Books Award finalist 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 .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Planning on self-publishing and don't know where to start? Our  author au pair  services will mentor you

"Shake up your summer with these quality reads," advises Melanie Moore in the Entertainment Post. Among the select group of books she recommends is A Theology for the Rest of Us by Arthur Yavelberg. Listing: “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.” Eye-opening book shares the roots of theology, compares faiths. Objective discussions let readers identify personal beliefs. Insight into cultures, history, and humanity. To read the article in the Entertainment Post, click HERE . A Theology for the Rest of US Best Indie Book of the Year Literary Titan Silver Medal 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

  excerpt from A Theology for the Rest of Us (Yavelberg) -  7 “You’re not the boss of me!” (just about any 7th grader) Assuming the existence of free will, given the stakes involved—both for the individual and, in today’s highly technological, interconnected world, for all humanity—it is obviously imperative that people use their freedom to choose wisely. Dostoyevsky’s “Grand Inquisitor” and Father Zossima are both right. Thousands of years of terrible suffering, death and destruction are more than ample testimony as to just what happens when people make the wrong decisions. But how can one make sure to choose wisely? Access to information is supposed to be essential to choosing wisely and there is certainly ample information on any topic imaginable today. Unfortunately, there is so much information available today that it has practically become more of an obstacle than an aid. As I understand it, a typical Sunday edition of The New York Times has more information in it than the

  (The divine works in mysterious ways. I was looking at the mountains this morning. I don't know exactly what I was looking for, but I thought that was the place to look. And then this came up in my memories. It was the first piece I had published in a newspaper following the book [ A Theology for the Rest of Us ]. Besides the comforting thought, I had the distinct impression the divine was stifling a laugh.) When young children are hurt or sad, they want a kiss to make it better. Or a hug. Yes, hugs can work well, too. And ice cream. Ice cream is the best. As adults, however, we know that whatever the injury or problem, kissing it is not going to make anything better. It is ironic that there is so much pop psychology advice that, especially in times of crisis, we need to connect with our inner child. Idyllic notions of childhood aside, the truth is that childhood is often about feeling powerless and ever so small. There is a reason why children are so taken with dinosaurs. Dinosa