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Religion for Dummies
The God Squad, Rabbi Marc Gellman, ...

For Dummies, 2002 - 432 pages

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Simple but good

I like this book.

It seems brief, but has core materials for comprehending religions.




About one member of the "God Squad"

Rabbi Gellman and Monsignor Hartman are quite a team. Overcoming barriers, showing how Christians and Jews can get along in quite a jolly way. Except that there seems to be an ugly and bigoted underside to the dynamic duo. I just heard Rabbi Marc Gellman on the TV commenting on the election of Pope Benedict. He closed with the witty remark that he didn't think that "being Torquemada's successor" was the best qualification for being Pope. Isn't ecumenism partly about increasing mutual understanding and dispelling falsehoods and stereotypes? The fact is that Pope Benedict is no sense the successor of Torquemada. Ratzinger was Prefect of the "Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith". That body was created in the 1960s after Vatican II to replace the "Holy Office", which in turn was the historical successor of the "Roman Inquisition". Torquemada was the infamous head of the Spanish Inquisition, an insitution completely distinct from the Roman Inquisition in its origin, structure, and methods. It shows great historical ignorance to confuse the two. Moreover, as a young theologian Joseph Ratzinger famously called for the abolition of the "Holy Office". By recklessly tossing about vicious and unfounded allegations against the character of the head of another religion Rabbi Gellman shows himself to be a sometime ecumenist. Shame on him.




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Great Overview

I was introduced to the God Squad on Imus in the Morning & became hooked. This book gives a great overview of most religions. Too bad Imus was cancelled...I was exposed to so much politically, ecumenically, disabilities, etc. through this show. Miss it terribly,






Good

I think this book gives a good sampling of the various religions and what religion is all about in general. The book overall is often very uplifting as it discusses how all religions try to help us face the problems and mysteries in life we all have to deal with. The book also discusses major issues and criticisms most religions face and gives a rational defense without ignoring the obvious examples of bad religion. The only issue I take with the book, as a Catholic, is that even having been co-written by a priest, several desecriptions of Catholic and Christian beliefs are almost dangerously over simplified. One example, describes Catholics worshiping Mary which would suggest idoltry. However, Catholics beliefs toward Mary are much more complicated than worshipping her as if she were God. It's quite possible that the other religions are also over simplified for understanding at times too, but I would have expected a little better from a Catholic priest. Aside, from this little set back the book is interesting, informative, and at times inspirational.


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Why are we here?
How should we live?
What happens after we die?
Why does evil exist?

Religion For Dummies 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.

This 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: Religion's role in the family and in the workplace The beliefs and practices of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and other religions Religion's impact during major passages in life such as birth, death, and marriage How to join a religion and how to pray How religion can help you deal with issues in every day life such as conflict, adversity, marriage, divorce, and more Religious rituals and ethics

Religion for Dummies 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!


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