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Like most people, I wanted a happy and peaceful life. Having a soul mate and being loved would make it all complete. In the sixties, I found myself in a homosexual lifestyle. I was happy; I was loved and loved back. Along with my partner, I filled my life with things we enjoyed, like softball, bowling, camping, and being outdoors. These things all brought a degree of happiness, but there was no peace within. I became confused. During my childhood,...
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Riots and Religion in Newfoundland delves into the history of conflict between our English and Irish ancestors, a controversial topic that has been overlooked, diminished, or completely ignored in many history books. David Dawe retraces the foundation of Newfoundland's religious history and explains how the battle between the English Protestants and the Irish Roman Catholics continued from the old country to the New World. This book will take you...
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As we move along in this century, many of us as men and women have encountered some type of destructible traits in our lives, whether it may be turmoil, adversity, mental illness, persecution, or even slavery.
In fact, many of us of our loved ones will suffer from these destructible traits while being incarcerated physically with the ability to gain a imprison mind. While on the other hand, those who are in the free world can also be in prison, not...
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This work, carried out prior to the creation of The Republic of South Sudan, focuses on the Christian perspective of reconciliation and peace in South Sudan. In a country gripped in what was set to be, until recently, Africa's longest running civil war the Sudanese state had been, on many occasions, inherently unjust, repressive, and extremely violent against sections of its own citizens resulting in long lasting conflict and war. This conflict has...
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They said it would never happen in America, but the First Amendment was severely attacked in Nebraska from 1977 to 1984. Christian Conviction v. State Persecution chronicles not only the events but why they took place. This was not isolated to a single denomination or group. Among the churches attacked were Amish, Mennonite, Apostolic, Pentecostal, Baptist, and Church of Christ. Among the homeschool families, the list expands farther. Faith, freedom,...
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Les sectes fermées peuvent constituer un environnement o des enfants subissent des mauvais traitements qui sont justifiés par une idéologie religieuse. Les jeunes vivant dans ces communautés isolées doivent alors être protégés, mais intervenir en milieu sectaire est ardu et beaucoup plus complexe qu'on peut l'imaginer.
Quels sont les défis auxquels sont confrontés les professionnels des services sociaux quand ils ont à intervenir auprès...
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Three young women go to help rebuild Afghanistan for different personal reasons. Their mission is largely successful until they are kidnapped. In meeting with the natives - both the good and the bad, and in interacting with one another in good times, and bad times, they discover love beyond themselves. Overshadowing them is an Afghan warrior-princess, who is as much a part of the controversies in the land as she becomes a part of theirs. There is...
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Since heretics have positively revolutionized history and ecclesiastical dogma, we ought to praise and celebrate their lives. Whether we agree with their theology or not, we ought to emulate their bravery and boldness. If you would like to honor Martin Luther, Jan Hus, John Wycliffe, and Peter Waldo, make sure to read this book.26 pages; 25 poems.
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Each time the issue of racism is mentioned, tensions immediately run high, reason is thrown out the window, and emotional outbursts run rampant. Even though a lot of effort has been done to fight it, the devastating consequences continue to this day.
In this book, Dr. Tangumonkem challenges the status quo and presents a perspective that is both provocative and inspirational. Contrary to what you hear from those stoking the flames of racism and fermenting...
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The Battle of Vision is an end-time manual with a clarion call to every believer to prepare the way of the LORD. This book will help you to understand the need for Vision from GOD alone. The book of Proverbs, Chapter 29 verse 18 states "Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he." This is not just a book. It is spiritual guide and living source for your spirit and soul. This book will challenge you. You will...
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As you read through the Bible, you will notice that God is telling the stories of how He dealt with people through the ages. One common theme runs through all of history. That theme includes three events that seem to happen to everyone who chooses to follow Him. First, they are sinners. Without God's help, they cannot obey Him and receive His blessing. Second, they all seem to go through some form of trial, persecution, or suffering. Third, they turn...
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Terrorism could be the heading of the running chapter in human history though strife had always been its grand title. Assorted terrorist groups, to espouse their parochial causes, have been targeting their ideological opponents with utter cynicism but with articulated grievances and identified opponents besides defined terror zones that are amenable for containment and redressal and / or both, at some stage or the other.
But what of the jihadi terrorism,...
33) The Impact of Ethnic, Political, and Religious Violence on Northern Nigeria, and a Theological Re
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This publication seeks to challenge established thinking about the causes of violence in Northern Nigeria. It explores immediate and long-term effects of that violence through reflection, study, and survey of previous research. The fundamental argument within is that ethnic, political and religious violence has affected Christian perspective and core values and thus has hampered efforts towards just peacemaking.
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The world today is filled with angry voices, voices that often call for isolation and even violence against those who differ from us by race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or lifestyle.
At the same time there are many voices that call for us to change, to make peace, to open ourselves up to others and hear what they're saying. Most of these voices bring religious arguments to bear on the issue. Rev. Janice Springer goes a step, indeed...
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The Blessing Exchange is a 21-day devotional and journal designed to uphold, encourage, and challenge God's people through Godly devotion and journaling. This tool will nurture, empower, and support while accomplishing their God-given potential through personally connecting with scripture for meaningful reflective application in various aspects of life.
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This book reveals how, for well over a millennium and across three continents-Asia, Africa, and Europe-non-Muslims who were vanquished by jihad wars became forced tributaries (called dhimmi in Arabic) in lieu of being slain. Under the dhimmi religious caste system, non-Muslims were subjected to legal and financial oppression, as well as social isolation. Extensive primary and secondary source materials, many translated here for the first time into...
37) Serpent & dove
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"The war between witches and Church is an ancient one, and Lou's most dangerous enemies bring a fate worse than fire. Unable to ignore her growing feelings, yet powerless to change what she is, a choice must be made."-- jacket
Two years ago Louise le Blanc fled her coven and took shelter in the city of Cesarine, forsaking all magic. Sworn to the Church as a Chasseur, Reid Diggory has lived by one principle: Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live....
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Acclaimed journalist Dennis Covington examines how faith and violence shape our world.
In war zones witnessing widespread conflict, what makes life at all worth living? When chaos becomes a way of life in places where religion and violence intersect, what do people hold on to? If religious belief is, as Christopher Hitchens argues, the cause of wars and genocide, then is faith the cure?
Dennis Covington pursued answers to these questions for...
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Shortly after Tamara and her husband moved to the city of Isfara, Tajikistan, a delegation of Muslim women paid her a visit. After welcoming the women into her home, Tamara realized their visit was not a friendly one. The women knew she and her husband were sharing the gospel and declared the two needed to leave the city. Christians-especially those who would share their faith with Muslims-were not welcome. While Tamara heard their message, she did...