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Dawkins doesn't believe in God. So what?
This book just tells us what we already know: atheists like Richard Dawkins don't believe in God! So what?
Misunderstanding of Hindu Deities
I will only comment on the attempt by Richard Dawkins to make Hindu dharma a polytheistic religion. Presumably he thinks the existence of numerous Deities show that Hindu dharma is polytheistic. What he does not realize is that polytheism/monotheism are western categories. Hindu Darshanas (Darsana means points of view and is translated as philosophy by western translators) are classified principally as Advaita (NOT TWO), Vishistadvaita (Qualified unity) and Dvaita (Two). Advaita says that only the Ultimate Reality, Brahman, exists. Vishistadvaita says that Brahman is the sum of God,living creatures and the world (hence it is called Qualified One) . Dvaita says that God and the world with its living creature are eternally different (hence it is called the TWO system).
A message from the Middle World
There is a challenge in reviewing a book of this sort - being "objective".Customers want reviewers to stand aside from prejudices when they assess an item's value as a purchase.It's a stance nearly impossible with this book - few people are indifferent to their perceived gods.
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Subjects:  1. Atheism    2. General    3. God    4. Irreligion    5. Religion    6. Religion - Socialissues    7. Religion - World Religions    8. Spirituality - General    9. Religion / General   

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The Beginning of a Needed Dialog
This book is one of the most interesting summaries of the need for a dialog on what religion has brought us.Whether you are a believer or not, this short, concise and well written book will hopefully be a stimulant for assessing what one believes in the face of overwhelming pressure to subscribe to one religion or another.It is a calling for accountability for in how we live our lives, and not to "give it up" as they say to a higher being - as if you were an actor on a stage.This book will also lead you to question whether religion has brought more suffering to the world or less.

Harris tries to be brief, but misses
91 pages and you're done.Sam Harris does his best to get to the point: Christianity is false and everyone should stop believing it right now.
Oh, the irony
God, save me from your followers. And while you're at it save me from their equally intolerant detractors. These people cry out for an end to religion because it is bigoted and intolerant, but they have no problem with their own intolerance or calls for an end to free speech. They would overturn the First Amendment if they had their way. I wonder what would come next, midnight arrests at the homes of believers?
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Subjects:  1. Christianity    2. Christianity - Christian Life - General    3. Christianity - Christian Life - Pop Culture Issues    4. Christianity - Christian Life - Social Issues    5. Christianity - History - Social Issues    6. Christianity and politics    7. Church and state    8. Fundamentalism    9. Religion    10. Religion - Christian Life    11. Religion And Politics    12. Religion, Politics & State    13. United States    14. Current Events / General   

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It's all illusion and this one's a doozy
If you read no further, then these 3 words sum up my opinion: obscure, confusing, contradictory
A Happy Outcome to All Things is Sure
Gary Renard's second book, Your Immortal Reality, is similar to his first book, The Disappearance of the Universe, in that it emphasizes again and again some of the most important ideas that Jesus presents to us in A Course in Miracles.In his writing, Gary's teaching style can be likened to that of the Course.Throughout ACIM, Jesus teaches and reinforces Course principles by way of repetition and building upon a theme and so does Gary.Forgiveness is one of the most important themes in the Course, and Gary presents this principle clearly and accurately in both books.
Great Read

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Subjects:  1. Ascended masters    2. Body, Mind & Spirit    3. New Age    4. New Age / Body, Mind & Spirit    5. New Age Movement    6. Prophecy    7. Spiritual life    8. Spirituality - General    9. Body, Mind & Spirit / New Age   

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It's a good book - read it.
I would recommend this book to any parent who is experiencing trouble with overprotected and/or overindulged children. Though I am myself not Jewish I liked how the author - based on Jewish beliefs - reassured parents that it is ok to set limits and ask your children to pay you the due respect. Afterall, you are supposed to be your child's parent and not his/her friend! Parenting is not about pampering or protecting but about preparing for life. Even from a non-religious point of view the book made some good points; a lot of the other suggestions made in the book were pretty much common sense but I guess that also depends where you come from. What I liked most about it though was that it encouraged parents to accept that a kid might just be "normal" and it is somtimes more important to accept that than to try to turn your child into something it is not (read: a genius). It's a good book - read it.

Wisdom for the new parent
Jewish or not - this book has a great read tone to it, feels pratical and possible and is always going to stay on my shelf.

Helpful book
I find I don't come down solidly on either side of the argument between putting children's needs first or maintaining a more traditional strict discipline, denying kids' their wants to build character.I think of the former as the theory promoted by La Leche League, and I do feel that kids have legitimate needs, and those needs should be acknowledged and met.
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Subjects:  1. Family & Relationships    2. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    3. Family/Marriage    4. Judaism - General    5. Judaism - Rituals & Practice    6. Parenting - General    7. Advice on parenting    8. Family & Relationships / Parenting    9. Judaism   

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Important Revelations!
"Tempting Faith" begins with Kuo's early life, his accepting Christianity, and gaining credibility through working for Bill Bennett, Ralph Reed, John Ashcroft, Bob Dole, and Pat Robertson.
Excellent, Balanced
It's hard to imagine, but after all the author went through with this administration, the author still seemed in awe of Pres. Bush.I expected the anger of someone who felt he'd been betrayed, but instead, criticism seemed downplayed and it was simply compelling story of the author's hopes and his realization that he'd taken the wrong route to achieve them.I definitely recommend it.

Who cares ifthey "like" us?

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Subjects:  1. Christianity - Christian Life - Political Issues    2. Christianity and politics    3. Church And Government    4. Church and state    5. Government - Executive Branch    6. Government - National    7. Religion    8. Religion - Christian Life    9. Religion - Socialissues    10. Religion And Politics    11. Religion, Politics & State    12. Religious right    13. United States    14. Religion / Church & State   

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Scolarly Coverage of a Touchy Subject
THere is a lot of apolagetic
the only 3 star review
i appreciate what spencer has done in his series.i am glad he finally mentions a way out for muslims:exegesis. muslims need to discuss and admit that the koran is a manmade document and contextualize it, just as christianity has done. if it is taken literally, as it is by all mainstream muslims,then mohammed will continue to be a violent role model. i wish spencer would help the average muslim by writing a non-insulting book explaining how the koran was cobbled together and help them reform. by labeling islam "the world's most intolerant religion he is playing into CAIR's hands.

Don't be confused by selective interpretations
I am a Muslim. I have read some parts of the book and could not go on. The simple reason is that the author is out to get Islam.
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Subjects:  1. Biography & Autobiography    2. Biography/Autobiography    3. Controversial literature    4. General    5. History    6. Islam    7. Islam - Mohammad    8. Religion - World Religions    9. Religious    10. Political Science / General   

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Great Book
I was given this book as a gift and have really enjoyed it thus far (only 2/3 finished). It speaks to feelings that all women have and helps explain that it's normal and ok to feel certain ways. It also talks about hard issues that not everyone has gone through, but how to get through them. I would recommend this book to anyone woman looking for a good soul searching read. It really touched me.

Just A Note

Sadly Misses the Mark
One message this book communicates is: don't worry, you've already attained, you're already doing good. Let us show you how you are perfect, ideal, captivating; let's dig up and discover who you really are so we can see how wonderful that person inside you really is.
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Subjects:  1. Christian women    2. Christianity - Christian Life - Women's Issues    3. Religion    4. Religion - Christian Life    5. Religion - Inspirational/Spirituality    6. Religious life    7. Spirituality - General    8. Christian spirituality    9. Religion / Christian Life   

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Absolutely loved it
Me to We was a great addition to my book shelf although it won't spend much time there.This is one of those books that I will pass on to others.
A selfless "self-help" book...that actually works
I couldn't put it down. This book has everything you need to improve your life and the lives of the people around you. I've read other self-help books but they were never very helpful. After reading this one I was completely inspired. Last night I signed up to volunteer in my community! From now on I am definitely going to live from me to we.

craig and marc know what they're talking about
I once saw the Kielburgers on the news so I decided to give their book a try. I was very impressed, these guys pack a lot of knowledge for their age. I'm going to buy this book for my family so I can pass along the message of Me to We. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Altruism    2. Applied Ethics    3. Conduct of life    4. Ethics & Moral Philosophy    5. Helping behavior    6. Inspirational    7. Inspirational - General    8. Motivational & Inspirational    9. Personal Growth - General    10. Self-Help    11. Volunteer Work    12. Self-Help / Personal Growth / General   

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Great Great and again Great
For me that has trouble reading the bible in any translation - this has truly been a God send.While on my daily 1hr 15 min commute in the car - you get wisked away by the message of God's words.It truly helps me put an image with the things that I have read in the bible.
The Most Ambitious Bible Project to Date
Finally.Not just a reading or recitation of the Holy Scriptures but a re-enactment of them.The words leap and dance off of the page due to the passion infused into every word.What a wonderful project.This is indeed a sight and sound generation.Try getting kids to sit down and read a book these days.Impossible!But now we have The Bible Experience.It's packed with more stars than a blockbuster movie.Although the cast is entirely African American, it makes no difference because when God speaks, he speaks to every person.
The Great Experience
The Bible Experience is AWESOME! I received an email regarding the Bible Experience and could not wait till it came out.Now that it is out I am tell everyone that I know about it.This project is wonderful and I am proud of all the celebrities who agreed to do there part in this great experience. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bible - Study - New Testament    2. Inspirational - General    3. New Testament    4. Religion    5. Unabridged Audio - Inspirational/Philosophy    6. Christian Interest    7. Religion / Bibles / Other    8. The Bible   

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Intriguing Book!
Since all actions are preceded by thoughts, Don Miguel Ruiz explores, quite eloquently, why every dream has a significant impact upon our actions. I recommend this book for anyone with a vision.
Challenging and Useful
The words in this book are both challenging and useful.It challenges the way you look at the world and asks you to rethink everything.In the end, the Four Agreements are quite useful and a real challenge to practice in everyday life.Keep trying.They work.

Words to Live By
This book will most probably change your life.
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Subjects:  1. Alternate Spirituality    2. Conduct of life    3. Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies - Spirituality    4. Inspiration & Personal Growth    5. Miscellanea    6. Motivational & Inspirational    7. Personal Growth - Happiness    8. Personal Growth - Success    9. Philosophy    10. Self-Help    11. Spiritual    12. Toltec philosophy    13. Toltecs    14. Mind, body, spirit: disciplines & techniques    15. Popular psychology   

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An Honest Perspective of Chrisitanity
I can understand why some people would not be able to relate to this book or think that Don Miller is not devoted to God. But, for anyone who has ever wondered why they believe in God, anyone who has ever questioned God's existence or, more importantly, anyone who has only seen horrible examples of Chrisitianity, this is a great read. It's an honest and fresh approach to Christianity and spirituality. His stories are funny and his writing style is engaging. I think it's fine time that someone wrote something honest about Chrisitianity and God. I think too many Christian writers market books that offer Jesus as some sort of fad-diet, just call on him and all your problems will be solved. Being a faithful follower of Jesus Christ is a difficult walk and being a good example of God's love each of every day is hard work. Everyone wants to act like it's so easy to believe God all of the time and believe every single word of the bible. Don Miller points out in each chapter the scrunity that we are under as Chrisitans (real Christians--not religious people) because so many people that proclaim to know God have done such awful things and promote ideas that are not of God at all.
Leading People to the Person of Jesus
As a Christian who was choking on "churchy-ness" I was refreshed by this book and how relevent it is in reaching out to today's culture. I guess its "controversial" as I read in some of the other reviews, but that surprises me, because it seems like a great tool to use in reaching people with the Good News of Jesus Christ, who may not otherwise be receptive...and to opening up my own eyes to LIVING a LIFE that is really A LIGHT in the world and not just "doing church". Jesus is real and He really does "happen" to people and change lives. He is LIVING and ACTIVE and very RELEVENT to people today.

"Spiritual, Not Religious"
It's a phrase I hear all the time from people who call themselves Christians without caring for the Bible or attending church.I've always thought it an infuriating phrase, because it sounds so good but it really means "I'm a dead Christian, if I'm one at all".Because I had this idea in my head, I was a little wary of the subtitle of this book:"Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality".
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Subjects:  1. 1971-    2. Christian biography    3. Christianity - Christian Life - General    4. Christianity - Discipleship    5. Miller, Donald,    6. Religion    7. Religion - Theology    8. Spirituality - General    9. Theology - Lay    10. United States    11. Christian spirituality    12. Religion / Spirituality    13. Spiritual Growth   

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A Must Read for EVERY Woman.
This is a must read for EVERY woman married or single who desires to have a better relationship with the men in their lives.We all have men in our lives husband, father, brother, son, friend or coworker with whom the relationship is worth improving.
wish I could give it more stars
One book of three books I wish my own wife would read and listen to the advice of For Women Only, Dr Laura's Proper Care And Feeding, and Paul & Sandy Coughlin's Married But Not Engaged

It's a short book people, it won't cover every last detail of life as we know it...
This was an excellent book.Before giving my own personal review of it though I'd like to answer a few of the critics of the book (as in the critics in the Amazon reviews below)
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Subjects:  1. Christian Life    2. Christianity    3. Christianity - Christian Life - General    4. Christianity - Christian Life - Women's Issues    5. Interpersonal Relations    6. Man-woman relationships    7. Men    8. Psychology    9. Religion    10. Religion - Christian Life    11. Religious aspects    12. CHRISTIAN LIVING / PRACTICAL LIFE / WOMEN    13. Religion / General   

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Huge Disappointment
I bought this book as soon as I saw it because I have always loved Robin and her deep passion for being a mother.I started reading right away and couldn't believe how this book has little to no substance.I'm not really interested in how she met Phil and where she worked, we all have these stories.I thought this would be more about her convictions and devotion to her family.Instead I was bored, not interested and quickly realized this book was an ego boost more than a helpful read.I have yet to finish because it is so difficult to trudge through.

Really enjoyed this book
I have to say this is a great book and i really enjoyed it.
Inspiring Women
Inside My Heart is a must-read for women, and I mean all women...single, married, those who stay home, those who work outside the home and those who do both.Robin's story inspires us to tune into our own inner voice, our intuition and to stand up when we know we're right.Robin McGraw uses her story to show us that none of us lead perfect lives, but we have the tools to handle life's challenges and to overcome them with grace.You will be able to relate to one or more of Robin's experiences and use it to improve your own life.Don't put off reading this book, it is a true inspiration! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Christian Life    2. Christian women    3. Christianity - Christian Life - General    4. Family & Relationships    5. Family Development    6. Family Relationships    7. Family/Marriage    8. Inspirational    9. Motivational & Inspirational    10. Parenting - General    11. Religious life    12. Biography & Autobiography / Women   

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Another Wanna Be?
"What The Bleep..." captured my curiosity, but this book almost makes me angry.There is so much more to our being than the "mind-body" connection, and the author tries to understand the spirit, but misses the mark.Making the mind the most powerful connector is not in line with mind/body/spirit reality and that makes this book disappointing. The journal format makes it very readable, but why use this format unless the ego, which is the nemesis of the mind, is what is truly in control? Go with "Forget The Cures, Find The Cause," before reading this, then add a little Chopra.

Excellent
This book addresses the age-old desire of people to move towards pleasure and away from pain.
Wow
I couldn't put this book down and it's been a while since that happened. This book has a lot of great content to it (I was nervous by the simple sounding title that it woud be another fluffy feel good book where they tell you if you smile you'll feel good and you leave with no real new information). But Candace Pert doesn't play that fruit-tart game. A true scientist, she gives gives accurate and researched answers to many of the questions she's been asked over the many years from aspartame to releasing trauma through bodywork to peptide T for HIV. The book isn't a compilation of lists but weaves the information through in a narrative style so it's very enjoyable reading (as I said - it's the first book I really didn't want stop reading in a while). I first head about Candace through a friend who had her meditation/relaxation/feel good CD "Psychosomatic Wellness" so I bought it from her website too because my friend was so amazd by it -- and it is great! I was SO EXCITED when I read the part of the book that explained the science behind the CD!! I'm rambling now...but I just think this book is great! I highly recommend her CD too -- it's so effective (I don't know why Candace Pert doesn't have "Psychsomatic Wellness" on Amazon - but everyone should buy it because it's priceless and goes great with the book). Anyway, I hope this is helpful to some of you out there in InternetLand.... ... Read more

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More Fact, Less Opinion Please
There are many areas of this book where this brilliant scientist documents science correctly and accurately, but unfortunately Dr. Collins also tries to pass off a lot of erroneous opinions as fact.Some specific examples follow.