{"product_id":"religion-for-dummies-isbn-9780764552649","title":"Religion For Dummies","description":"\u003ci\u003eWhy are we here?\u003cbr\u003e How should we live?\u003cbr\u003e What happens after we die?\u003cbr\u003e Why does evil exist?\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReligion For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e explains how the world’s great religions answer questions that persist through generations. Authors Rabbi Marc Gellman and Monsignor Thomas Hartman are trusted religious advisors known as the God Squad. With wonderful wit and incredible wisdom, they host a daily talk show which reaches nearly 4 million homes in the New York area, and have appeared on numerous TV and radio shows.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is not a scholarly theological treatise; it’s a lively, practical, hands-on resource that will help you better understand your own religion and others. You’ll explore:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eReligion's role in the family and in the workplace\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe beliefs and practices of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and other religions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReligion's impact during major passages in life such as birth, death, and marriage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to join a religion and how to pray\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow religion can help you deal with issues in every day life such as conflict, adversity, marriage, divorce, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReligious rituals and ethics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReligion for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e touches on lesser-known religions (such as, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, Sikhism). It explores how people of various faiths pray, celebrate life and death, and view moral issues. The book does not tell you what to believe, but rather encourages you to live as you believe and let your religion infuse every aspect of your life. It doesn’t give simple answers to haunting, complex questions; it helps you find your own answers and pursue your own spiritual path!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: In the Beginning: Religion Basics 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Holy Smoke! Defining Religion 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Four Big Mysteries and a Couple of Recent Conundrums 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: The God Questions: Does He Exist and What’s He Like? 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: When Good Religions Go Bad 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Religious Beliefs 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: The Foundations of Faith 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: The Amazing Variety of Spiritual Beings 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Religious Rituals 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Rituals of Communal Worship 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Rituals of Individual Devotion 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Holy Days in Our Lives: Rites of Passage 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Religious Ethics 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Personal Virtues 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Public Virtues 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Religion and Some Really Hot Ethical Issues 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: All (Other) Things Holy 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Holy Books 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Holy People 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Holy Places 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Holy Houses 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Holy Days on the Calendar 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 335\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Ten (or so) Jobs for the Devoted 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Tales for Your Reading Enjoyment 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: A Few Religions of the World 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 375\u003c\/p\u003e Rabbi Marc Gellman and Monsignor Thomas Hartman host cable TV's The God Squad and appear frequently on Good Morning America and Imus in the Morning. They have written several children's books on religion.  Gain a deeper understanding of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and other faiths!  \u003cp\u003eA wise and witty road map for exploring life’s big questions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy are we here? How should we live? What happens after we die? Why does evil exist? This lively and informative reference explains how the world’s great religions answer these questions – and shows how religious beliefs and rituals give meaning to life and help us cope with conflict, adversity, marriage, and much more!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Dummies Way\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplanations in plain English\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"Get in, get out\" information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIcons and other navigational aids\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTear-out cheat sheet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTop ten lists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA dash of humor and fun\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989940388069,"sku":"NP9780764552649","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780764552649.jpg?v=1761785972","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/religion-for-dummies-isbn-9780764552649","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}