God Is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World--and Why Their Differences Matter
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ISBN: 006157127X / Publisher: HarperOne, April 2010
Argues that the differences between the world's religions are far greater than previously acknowledged, and presents cautionary advice against underestimating these differences.
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Prothero (religion at Boston U.) presents this pragmatic analysis of the eight major religions of the world, their fundamental differences, and how the all inclusive religious attitudes brought on by the Age of Enlightenment have made the world a more violent place. The author's primary argument is that the counter- culture belief that all religions are essentially the same and are simply different paths leading to the same spiritual result is not only wrong, but quite dangerous. Prothero profiles each of the major religions to reveal that they all have dynamically different world views and solutions to spiritual problems. This book, appealing to those studying religion, presents a bold new approach to how different religions work and the way in which they are perceived. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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