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!

Autorentext
Rabbi Marc Gellman and Monsignor Thomas Hartman host cable TV's The God Squad and appear frequently on Good Morning America and Imus in the Morning. They have written several children's books on religion.

Zusammenfassung
*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!

Inhalt

Introduction 1

Part I: In the Beginning: Religion Basics 7

Chapter 1: Holy Smoke! Defining Religion 9

Chapter 2: Four Big Mysteries and a Couple of Recent Conundrums 31

Chapter 3: The God Questions: Does He Exist and What's He Like? 43

Chapter 4: When Good Religions Go Bad 61

Part II: Religious Beliefs 73

Chapter 5: The Foundations of Faith 75

Chapter 6: The Amazing Variety of Spiritual Beings 99

Part III: Religious Rituals 113

Chapter 7: Rituals of Communal Worship 115