Isbn: 9798190203752 - stranger than thou: a modern guide to ancient religious absurdities (5 resultados)

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Ever wondered about the bizarre stuff hidden in holy books that nobody talks about It's time to read the small print.For billions of people, life is strictly guided by ancient texts and religious traditions. They offer answers to existence and dictate how to live. But have you ever stopped to look at the actual details of what's inside them Stranger Than Thou is a thoroughly researched, fact-checked, and eye-opening journey through the absolute strangest parts of mainstream religions across the globe. We aren't taking an unprovoked swipe at belief; we are simply shining a spotlight on the claims that mainstream institutions usually try to skip over.Forget the general philosophy. This is an evidence-based field guide to the supernatural anomalies that defy logic, physics, and sometimes, basic anatomy. Prepare yourself for a reality where: - Ancient deities have temper tantrums: Discover the revered figure worshipped by billions who, when feeling a bit hungry, uses omnipotent power to curse a fig tree to death. just for not having fruit out of season.- Scientists defend sacred anatomical debris: Read about the actual 17th-century theological debate where high-level scholars seriously argued that a shrivelled holy relic had floated into space and expanded to become the rings of Saturn.- Tap water is weaponised: Investigate the massive global tradition that believes a few specific words spoken by an official over ordinary municipal water can magically turn it into a potent defence against body-snatching ghosts.- Aviation gets a patron saint: Explore the official Vatican validation of an exceptionally holy friar who would frequently, uncontrollably, and publicly levitate and 'fly' during church services.This book meticulously provides the proven historical context, the biology, and the physics surrounding these mind-bending claims across all major faith groups.Furthermore, Stranger Than Thou doesn't just show you how the ancient models of reality might be broken-it also looks forward. It explores how modern, logical, and compassionate options for building a meaningful life, establishing ethics, and understanding the cosmos are thriving today without the need for ancient mythology or cosmic superstition.We provide you with the raw, researched facts. We give you the evidence from history and science. But we respect you enough to leave the crucial final decision in your hands: Just because a belief is ancient and popular, does that stop it from being completely absurd You decide.…

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Ever wondered about the bizarre stuff hidden in holy books that nobody talks about? It's time to read the small print.For billions of people, life is strictly guided by ancient texts and religious traditions. They offer answers to existence and dictate how to live. But have you ever stopped to look at the actual details of what's inside them?Stranger Than Thou is a thoroughly researched, fact-checked, and eye-opening journey through the absolute strangest parts of mainstream religions across the globe. We aren't taking an unprovoked swipe at belief; we are simply shining a spotlight on the claims that mainstream institutions usually try to skip over.Forget the general philosophy. This is an evidence-based field guide to the supernatural anomalies that defy logic, physics, and sometimes, basic anatomy. Prepare yourself for a reality where: Ancient deities have temper tantrums: Discover the revered figure worshipped by billions who, when feeling a bit hungry, uses omnipotent power to curse a fig tree to death. just for not having fruit out of season.Scientists defend sacred anatomical debris: Read about the actual 17th-century theological debate where high-level scholars seriously argued that a shrivelled holy relic had floated into space and expanded to become the rings of Saturn.Tap water is weaponised: Investigate the massive global tradition that believes a few specific words spoken by an official over ordinary municipal water can magically turn it into a potent defence against body-snatching ghosts.Aviation gets a patron saint: Explore the official Vatican validation of an exceptionally holy friar who would frequently, uncontrollably, and publicly levitate and "fly" during church services.This book meticulously provides the proven historical context, the biology, and the physics surrounding these mind-bending claims across all major faith groups.Furthermore, Stranger Than Thou doesn't just show you how the ancient models of reality might be broken-it also looks forward. It explores how modern, logical, and compassionate options for building a meaningful life, establishing ethics, and understanding the cosmos are thriving today without the need for ancient mythology or cosmic superstition.We provide you with the raw, researched facts. We give you the evidence from history and science. But we respect you enough to leave the crucial final decision in your hands: Just because a belief is ancient and popular, does that stop it from being completely absurd? You decide. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…