Godless for God's Sake - Nontheism in Contemporary Quakerism
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (791 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B073VXC8KS |
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| Number of Pages | : | 576 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
For others, the idea of God and 'God-language' has become an archaism and a stumbling-block. Readers who seek a faith or world-view free of supernaturalism, whether they are Friends, members of other traditions or drop-outs from old-time religion, will find themselves in the company of a varied group whose search for an authentic 21st century understanding of religion and spirituality has led them to declare themselves 'Godless - for God's Sake'.. 27 Quakers from 13 Yearly Meetings in four countries tell how they combine committed membership of the Religious Society of Friends with rejection of traditional belief in a transcendent, personal and supernatural God. For some of these 'nontheist' Friends, God is no more (but no less) than a symbol of the wholly human values of 'mercy, pity, peace and love'
"A Great Look at the Religious Side of Atheism" according to Clandestine Library For Further Reading. This book is very unique in that 27 atheists reveal why they are still Quakers. This book may seem strange to some because it is highly probable that many will have a stigmatized "Western/European", more precisely "Christian/Theistic", understanding of both religion and secular beforehand. As once looks at other cultures and even domestic sociological trends, one cannot help but notice that religion, secularity, theism, and nontheism all overla. "Feel isolated as an atheist? Read this profound, very readable book about nontheism among members of the Society of Friends." according to Ted Shakespeare. As one would expect from Quakers, this is a thoughtful, non-confrontational book beginning with essays explaining how one can lead a conscience-driven, nontheistic life and be welcome as a member of the Society of Friends. These essays are profound, readable, and helpful to an atheistic reader who might feel lonely in a world of believers. The latter part of the book is devoted to testimonies by nontheists who have been welcomed by Friends' Mee. Good to know, if irrelevant. John W. Cowan The title "Godless for God's Sake" is a riff on Meister Eckhart who was a theist. Indeed Rome tried to call him something else, but he fought that accusation.The value of this book is that it compiles the thoughts of many leading Quaker non-theists. The down side is that many of them are holding positions that are present day theistic positions. The "death of God" movement was not a denial of God but a denial that we held a proper image of God,