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Sinopsis

Author John Wesley Downey, in his first non-fiction book, creatively combines basic Judeo-Christian beliefs with the simplest and most compelling concepts of Eastern religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism to give readers The Ten Commandments of Spirituality. By combining basic spiritual concepts from multiple religions with pop culture references to movies, TV and music, Downey provides spiritual guidance that is totally accessible for contemporary readers. Written in a conversational style, it applies the best of spiritual principles in practical ways to everyday living. Whether the reader is a member of an organized religion or an independent free thinker who simple describes themselves as "spiritual" the content addresses the challenges of contemporary life with guidance that is alternately serious, humorous, insightful, and thought provoking, and above all spiritually healthy. Also included are Downey's answers to Ten Frequently Asked Questions about God, how to cope with the dehumanizing aspects of today's technology, and why the current unhealthy cultural obsession with celebrities is a dangerous exercise in false idolatry. Finally, Downey's reviews of the greatest spiritual movies of all time round out a book that is sure to provoke discussion among both believers and non-believers alike. The Ten Commandments of Spirituality is a A 21st Century Spiritual Manifesto, that provides a solid foundation for healthy living.

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THESE ARE NOT YOUR DADDY'S TEN COMMANDMENTS.

Author John Wesley Downey, in his first non-fiction book, creatively combines basic Judeo-Christian beliefs with the simplest and most compelling concepts of Eastern religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism to give readers The Ten Commandments of Spirituality.

By combining basic spiritual concepts from multiple religions with pop culture references to movies, TV and music, Downey provides spiritual guidance that is totally accessible for contemporary readers. Written in a conversational style, it applies the best of spiritual principles in practical ways to everyday living.

Whether the reader is a member of an organized religion or an independent free thinker who simple describes themselves as "spiritual", the content addresses the challenges of contemporary life with guidance that is alternately serious, humorous, insightful, and thought provoking, and above all spiritually healthy.

Also included are Downey's answers to Ten Frequently Asked Questions about God, how to cope with the dehumanizing aspects of today's technology, and why the current unhealthy cultural obsession with celebrities is a dangerous exercise in false idolatry. Finally, Downey's reviews of the greatest spiritual movies of all time round out a book that is sure to provoke discussion among both believers and non-believers alike.

The Ten Commandments of Spirituality is a A 21st Century Spiritual Manifesto, that provides a solid foundation for healthy living.

Biografía del autor

Author, filmmaker and broadcaster John Wesley Downey has worked in the media and entertainment fields since he was in his early teens. He hosted the longest-running talk show in the Houston radio market on KILT-AM and FM for 18 years. In the 1990s he contributed numerous celebrity and feature interviews for segments on PORTFOLIO, a nationally syndicated Public Affairs program of the Associated Press Radio Network. In 1996 John started his highly successful talent agency Good Karma Management which represented actors, models and voice-over artists for work in movies, commercials, print and industrial films. In 2003 heformed a production company, Good Karma Medi, a for his projects in publishing, music, film and television. His first book, Redhanded, a novel about the spiritual redemption of a violent young criminal, was published in 2006. John lives in Texas but rarely wears cowboy boots.

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