God Without Religion
Questioning Centuries of Accepted Truths
By Sankara Saranam
(Benbella Books, Paperback, 9781933771403, 320pp.)
Publication Date: May 2008
Other Editions of This Title: Hardcover
Categories: Christianity - General, Philosophy, Spirituality - General
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For those disillusioned with organized religion, this satisfying spiritual guide offers a modern-day spin on the tools of divine investigation needed to examine present beliefs, explore the nature of God, and expand the sense of self. Offering a bridge between structured and mystical spirituality, this examination suggests ways to overcome the limitations and notions of exclusivity promoted by New Age movements and also discusses 17 universal techniques for developing a personal relationship with God and broadening one’s view of the individual and the universal elements of nature.
Sankara Saranam is the son of self-exiled Iraqi Jews. He is a teacher, poet, composer, and former monk. He lives in southern New Mexico.
"[This] book offers hope and relief. You don't have to be Jewish, Christian, or Muslim to see the real message here—God is part of us all and Western religions may be getting in the way of that realization if they continue on their present paths." —Fred Alan Wolf, PhD, theoretical physicist, author, The Yoga of Time Travel, a National Book Award winner
"Saranam has created one of the most extraordinary books of our time." —Hank Wesselman, PhD, anthropologist, author, The Journey to the Sacred Garden and The Spiritwalker Trilogy
"There are so many other paths to spiritual enlightenment as well, and Sankara Saranam has beautifully articulated some of these through [t]his book . . . a work appropriate for anyone in search of spiritual meaning, regardless of their official 'faith.' A truly inspiring work." —Michael Shermer, author, Why Darwin Matters and Why People Believe Weird Things
"Bold, blunt and blazing with rebel spirit, former monk Sankara Saranam leaves no stone unturned in this compelling critique of organized religion." —Creations Magazine
"Introduces the age-old approach to spiritual inquiry for modern-day readers, broadening your view of all of life." —Fertile Journal
"Offers a purer path toward God's love through personal reflection and spiritual investigation." —The Monthly Aspectarian
"This rich, well-organized collection of games for groups of all kinds (ages 12 and up) offers valuable tips for game leaders." —Youth Today
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