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Understanding Scientology / by Henzel, Cynthia Kennedy,1954-author.(CARDINAL)487078; Setta, Susan,consultant.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-109) and index.Going clear -- L. Ron Hubbard and Dianetics -- From science to religion -- Growth and expansion -- Afloat -- Landfall -- Restructuring the church -- Celebrities and controversies -- The future of Scientology."Understanding Scientology covers one of the world's newest religions. Scientology, founded in the 1950s by L. Ron Hubbard, has become a controversial faith. Followers believe its philosophies can change the world for the better. Critics point to the religion's legal troubles and alleged misdeeds"--Amazon.com.1050L
Subjects: Scientology; Scientology; Religions; Faith;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Understanding Sikhism / by Regan, Michael,author.(CARDINAL)738409; Pashaura Singh,consultant.(CARDINAL)809524;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-109) and index.Baisakhi festival -- What is Sikhism? -- The first four gurus of Sikhism -- The militant gurus -- The last human guru -- Where in the world are the Sikhs? -- How Sikhs practice their religion -- Common misconceptions about Sikhs -- Being Sikh in the modern world -- Essential facts -- Glossary.This book covers the history of Sikhism and how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about the guru leaders and the peaceful practices they promoted, as well as the prejudice Sikhs have endured, particularly in the United States after September 11. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.1090L
Subjects: Sikhism; Spiritual life; Religions; Faith;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Going clear [sound recording] Scientology, Hollywood, & the prison of belief / by Wright, Lawrence,1947-(CARDINAL)137978; Sellers, Morton,narrator.; Random House Audio Publishing.(CARDINAL)344792; Recorded Books, LLC.;
Reading by Morton Sellers of the 2013 book, with an introduction read by the author.Based on more than two hundred personal interviews with current and former scientologists, both famous and less well known, and years of archival research, Lawrence Wright uses his extraordinary investigative ability to uncover for us the inner workings of the Church of Scientology.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Hubbard, L. Ron (La Fayette Ron), 1911-1986.; Actors; Belief and doubt.; Faith.; Scientology.; Scientology;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The Politics of Revelation and Reason : Religion and Civic Life in the New Nation. by West, John G.;
Subjects: Church and state; Faith and reason; Religion and politics;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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When we talk about God... : let's be honest / by Godsey, R. Kirby(Raleigh Kirby),1936-(CARDINAL)512872;
Subjects: Godsey, R. Kirby (Raleigh Kirby), 1936-; Faith.; Theology, Doctrinal.; Christian life;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Understanding Buddhism / by Buckey, A. W.,author.(CARDINAL)804514;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-109) and index.Happy birthday Buddha! -- The Buddha -- The Dharma: beliefs and practices -- The Wheel of Dharma: changes and spread -- The Sangha -- The Sangha and the community -- Buddhism and the west -- Challenges -- Buddhism worldwide -- Essential facts -- Glossary."Understanding Buddhism covers the history of Buddhism and explores how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about monks and nuns, the branches of Buddhism, and important rituals. This title also discusses misunderstandings about Buddhism and the challenges some women have faced in the religion"--Amazon.com.1140L
Subjects: Buddhism; Buddhism and culture; Religions; Faith;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Classical Christian doctrine : introducing the essentials of the ancient faith / by Heine, Ronald E.(CARDINAL)524977;
Includes bibliographical references and index.What is classical Christian doctrine? -- Christian scripture : the source of classical Christian doctrine -- "The Lord our God is one" : the Jewish God and the Christian faith -- "And the word was God" : the Christian faith and the Greek philosophers -- "He who has seen me has seen the Father" : the monarchian approach to God -- "Today I have begotten you" : Origen and the eternal generation of the Son -- "One God the Father" and "one Lord Jesus Christ" : Arius and the Council of Nicaea -- Truly God and truly man : defining the nature of Jesus -- "And in the Holy Spirit" : the struggle to understand the Spirit -- God the Father : "maker of heaven and earth" -- Binding the strong man : the redemptive work of Christ -- "I will build my church" : defining the church -- "The washing of regeneration" : "one baptism for the forgiveness of sins" -- The Christian eschatological hope : the resurrection of the dead -- "And they came to life and reigned with Christ a thousand years" : the millennium.An internationally known expert on early Christian theology offers a clear and concise text on basic Christian doctrine for beginning students of theology.
Subjects: Theology;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Judaism / by Andrews, Elizabeth,1996-author.(CARDINAL)870100;
Early Judaism -- The Torah and practices -- Modern Jews -- Holidays and celebrations -- Making connections -- Glossary."This title introduces the very old religion of Judaism. Jewish history is simply explained with the stories of Abraham and Moses along with more recent historical events. Young readers will learn about the Hebrew Bible and the covenants made between God and his people. Important practices and holidays are described in easy-to-understand text paired with colorful photographs. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO."--Grades 2-5.770L
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Informational works.; Faith; Jews; Judaism and culture; Judaism; Religions;
Available copies: 12 / Total copies: 13
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Understanding Judaism / by Yomtov, Nel,author.(CARDINAL)371021;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-109) and index.An ancient religion -- Origins and foundations -- Into the modern era -- What Jews believe -- Sacred scriptures -- Different voices: The branches of Judaism -- The synagogue -- Rituals and celebrations -- The impact of Judaism -- Essential facts -- Glossary.Understanding Judaism covers the history of Judaism and explores how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about the branches of Judaism, Jewish beliefs, and the influence Jews have had on the world.11301130L
Subjects: Judaism; Judaism and culture; Religions; Faith; Belief and doubt.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Faith alone : the doctrine of justification : what the reformers taught and why it still matters / by Schreiner, Thomas R.(CARDINAL)359397;
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Subjects: Justification (Christian theology);
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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