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Author Kohn, Rachael, 1953-

Title The new believers : re-imagining God / Rachael Kohn
Published Pymble, N.S.W. : HarperCollins, [2003]
©2003

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Description 247 pages ; 24 cm
Contents 1. Re-inventing the self: the lesson of Oz -- 2. Rewriting the Bible: Jesus was a man -- 3. Returning to the mother: God was a woman -- 4. Restoring the earth: the Earth is a bible -- 5. Reforming Buddhism: the Buddha is western -- 6. Renewing Judaism: Jubus and Kabbalah -- 7. Re-souling psychology: the soul is clinical -- 8. Removing morality: morality is dead -- 9. Reclaiming the moral sense: the chimps have it -- 10. Redeeming religion from itself: cults don't think -- 11. Rethinking rigid and romantic religion: where we are now
Summary ABC presenter Rachael Kohn explores some of the key questions concerning religion and spirituality today. She explores current issues such as: Why is Buddhism the fastest growing religious tradition?; Why does paganism attract so many women?; Why are scientists so interested in religion? and much more
Analysis Religion
Spiritual life - History
Faith
Notes Includes index
Bibliography Bibliography: pages 215-235
Subject Religion and sociology.
Religions -- History -- 20th century.
Spirituality.
Spiritual life.
Spiritual life -- History.
Religion.
Faith.
Genre/Form History.
ISBN 0732275318