The Religions Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

I received criticisms, remarks from a friend on this topic. He is friendly, often writes in newspapers on this topic. As he is writing for general public; I expect him to bring more content.

I wanted this person to give a more serious, thoughtful understanding of religion. Apparently, he gave usual popular internet arguments or opinions on Religion.

I mean, I wanted him to put more effort in educating himself, having a thoughtful response. He's on his way to get a PhD.

It would be beneficial for a discussion, rather than saying,
"Religion is a tool, used to control people."

This does not discredit the idea of God (genetic fallacy). I shared this book, so he can go through different religions and be more informed.

Hinduism was most show more interesting to me. I wish more people would talk about religion openly, rather than cower.

The Book is a survey of religious ideas.

I think, this would be have much better if Religious ideas were more systematized or hierarchical.
I was thinking, a lot of religious groups treat each other with disdain. Wish, there was a book that would give how each religion view each other throughout centuries.

I would recommend this to anyone, who wants to go through a concise description of religions of humanity

Deus Vult,
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I believe it is not accurate sometimes.

Regarding the contributors, information was taken from the book's pre-pages. Nine experts in various fields relating to religion compiled this authoritative work. About the book, quoting from the book's dust jacket, "'The Religions Book' explains in a clear, accessible way more than 100 of the most important theological ideas, from those bound up in the earliest cultures to others that have emerged in the last few hundred years, along with all of the main tenets of the world's major faiths. In doing so, it considers key issues such as the problem of defining good and evil, the significance of suffering, creation and the afterlife. . ."

Porque estamos aqui?
O que ocorre após a morte?
Por que razão alguns indivíduos sofrem mais do que outros durante a vida?
Milhares de milhões de pessoas em todo o mundo encontram respostas a essas perguntas na religião.
Mas quais são as ideias que sustentam tais convicções e como se desenvolveram ao longo dos séculos?
Numa linguagem simples e acessível, O Livro das Religiões traz explicações breves mas precisas sobre os diversos tipos de fé, esquemas que explicam conceitos essenciais e ilustrações espirituosas que desafiam a nossa compreensão sobre o tema.
Seja qual for o seu entendimento sobre a diversidade das religiões e das noções que as unem, neste livro encontrará informações intrigantes que esclarecerão as suas show more dúvidas mais profundas. show less