Green Religion

In this innovative and deeply felt work, Bron Taylor examines the evolution of "green religions" in North America and beyond: spiritual practices that hold nature as sacred and have, in many cases, replaced traditional religions. Tracing a wide range of groups - radical environmental activists, lifestyle-focused bioregionalists, surfers, new-agers involved in "ecopsychology", and groups that hold scientific narratives as sacred - Taylor addresses a central theoretical question.

Infusing your craft with plants and herbs is a powerful way to connect to Mother Earth. This green witchcraft encyclopedia explores the most essential magical plants, offering you a complete resource for safely growing, foraging, harvesting, and using everything from aloe to valerian. Discover greater harmony with nature as you harness the natural energy of plants to create healing and balance in your life.

The classic devotional God Calling has encouraged, challenged, and informed millions around the world, with daily readings that speak to people today as they first did almost 70 years ago. Now, this Christian classic is presented in a brand-new audio format. Through 365 readings, each accompanied by a scripture verse, God Calling presents the thoughts of Jesus as if he is speaking directly to the listener.

A group biography of '90s punk rock told through the prism of Green Day, The Offspring, NOFX, Rancid, Bad Religion, Social Distortion, and more Two decades after the Sex Pistols and the Ramones birthed punk music into the world, their artistic heirs burst onto the scene and changed the genre...

For Protestants or Catholics seeking to understand Eastern Orthodoxy, the Cross is a good place to start. In the West a multitude of different views sprang up over the last millennium, but Orthodox Christian beliefs have remained unchanged. The contrast between those views is suggested by the two images on the book's cover, showing how differently the meaning of the Cross was understood, East and West.

Nearly ten years in the making, this liturgical translation of the Psalter is the result of a collaborative effort between translators, editors, scholars, church musicians, and the communities of St Vladimir's Seminary and St Tikhon's Monastery. The goal for this project was to find translational register that was both accurate to the original and, at the same time, felt familiar within the liturgical context in which it would be read and sung.

In this book you will find a complete guide to white magic spells that will help you attract everything you desire. Through rituals, spells and secrets, you will discover how to use the energy of the universe to create positive changes in your life. But beware, dark magic is a powerful force that must be used with caution and respect. This book will guide you on the path to the inner peace, happiness and prosperity you deserve, but be aware that the dark secrets of black magic can also be dangerous. From spells of forbidden love and mysterious beauty to protection and dark energy, this book...

The "Heavenly Citizens" series serves as a tool to help the Christian understand not only what the Bible teaches us, but also how to study the Bible. Explaining what the Bible teaches is like giving someone a fish to eat. Teaching him how to study the Bible is like teaching someone how to fish so he can feed himself. Both approaches are essential to developing spiritual maturity. "Colossians" is the seventeenth volume in the "Heavenly Citizens" series. The Apostle Paul begins this letter with a greeting from God the Father. It is written to the Church of Colosse, located on the eastern ...

The coming together of dream, film, and psychedelics in the 20th century set the stage for the "archaic revival". McKenna gives us a look through the window of our potential as humans. He helps put the hysteria of our time into perspective and gives a path that could help us deal with this strange and wonderful world we live in. If you are interested in human potential, then this is a must-listen seminar.

In 1802, President Thomas Jefferson distilled a leading idea in the early American republic and wrote of a wall of separation between church and state. That metaphor has come down from Jefferson to 21st-century Americans through a long history of jurisprudence, political contestation, and cultural influence. This book traces the development of the concept of separation of church and state and the Supreme Court's application of it in the law.

Author Frances J. Roberts started a quiet phenomenon with her book Come Away My Beloved - and now her encouraging words are available in a fresh audio package. This powerful, lyrical book includes lightly updated text and scriptures from the New King James Version of the Bible, all challenging listeners to a deeper intimacy with God.

The first and only fully restored edition, optimized for clarity and ease of reading. Unlike other versions that rely on blotchy, faded photo scans, this edition has been carefully enhanced to preserve the original text's integrity without any alterations to its content. "The study of revolutionary movements has brought us to Freemasonry; the study of Freemasonry has led us to the Jews." Freemasonry and Judaism: Secret Powers Behind Revolution compiles evidence of the significant roles Freemasonry and Judaism played in historical revolutions, including the French and Russian revolutions.

Find God in Nature Pray for Our Endangered Planet Long before they had heard about Christianity, the Celts knew that Nature was their portal to a great spiritual reality. Wells, mountain crags, caves, and lochs were “thin places” that allowed access to the realm of spirits. In these temples of Nature, the Celts sought physical and spiritual healing, as well as revelation. The salmon, the eagle, and even the tiny hazelnut, all were allies in helping humanity access the mysterious magic that underlay physical matter. I arise today Through the strength of heaven: Light of sun, Radiance of ...

The "Heavenly Citizens" series serves as a tool to help the Christian understand not only what the Bible teaches us, but also how to study the Bible. Explaining what the Bible teaches is like giving someone a fish to eat. Teaching him how to study the Bible is like teaching someone how to fish so he can feed himself. Both approaches are essential to developing spiritual maturity. "Ephesians" is the fifteenth volume in the "Heavenly Citizens" series. The Apostle Paul begins this letter with a greeting from God the Father and God’s Son Jesus. It is written to the Church of Ephesus, located ...

Lent is not so much a season for discipline as it is a season for transfiguration, a time for letting ourselves be illumined once again by the hope created by the Gospel. The light of that hope, which shines not only on Tabor but also on Golgotha, shows us the truth of silence, death, obedience, doubt, and repentance. And in that light, we see light—and recognize ourselves for the first time.

A handbook containing information of interest to gay men who want to know what paganism and Wicca are, how these traditions speak specifically to them and how to go about beginning to explore pagan spirituality as a rewarding spiritual path. The Path of the Green Man is composed of two parts, arranged in alternating chapters. The first part is a basic primer on paganism and Wicca, on spiritual practice and beginning to play with the tools of spirituality. The second part puts all of this information to use in a practical guide to living the pagan year.

For centuries, science and religion have been cast as rivals vying for humanity’s loyalty. One explains the world through evidence and reason; the other seeks meaning through faith and wisdom. Yet the greatest challenges of the 21st century suggest neither can guide us alone. In The blue of the sky longs for the earth’s green, Australian science writer Surendra Verma proposes a new narrative: one in which science and religion are not rivals but partners in understanding a relational universe. Drawing on ecology, cosmology, Indigenous knowledge and the psychology of awe, the book argues ...

If you're exhausted by swiping, ghosting, and feeling like you're getting further and further away from the connection you crave, there is a better way. This book will teach you how to open your heart, align your dating life with your spiritual path, and attract the love you've been longing for. Tantric Dating: Bringing Love and Awareness to the Dating Process unveils a transformative approach. In this groundbreaking book, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Catherine Auman shows you exactly how to blend the ancient wisdom of tantra with mindful dating practices.

Is God Just a Distant Concept? An Award-Winning Religion Correspondent is Convinced the Answer is No and Explores the Possible Relationship with Our Creator Fox News Religion Correspondent Lauren Green uses her wealth of stories, vast network of contacts, and her own extensive study of theology...

Do you read the Bible but still feel unsure about what Christians actually believe? Have you heard the same doctrines for years—grace, salvation, the Trinity—yet never felt confident explaining them? Do sermons make sense in the moment, but fall apart when you try to see the whole picture? You are not alone.