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By encouraging us to understand the spiritual journey of recovery despite our skepticism, Phillip Z. investigates each of the Twelve Steps to help us gain a deeper understanding of a higher power.How many of us have felt like Phillip Z? He has a staunch belief in the Twelve Steps, yet struggles with the concept of a Higher Power. In A Skeptic's Guide to the 12 Steps, the author investigates each of the Twelve Steps to gain a deeper understanding of a higher power. He examines what may seem like "unsettling" concepts to us including surrendering one's will and life to God, and he encourages us to understand the spiritual journey of recovery despite our skepticism.

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The Outlines of Pyrrhonism by the 2nd century A.D. Greek physician Sextus Empiricus was immensely influential in the history of Western philosophy. The rediscovery and publication of this work in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries led directly to the skepticism of Montaigne, Gassendi, Bayle, Descartes, Berkeley, Hume, and others, and eventually to the preoccupation of modern philosophy with attempts to refute or otherwise combat philosophical skepticism. In recent years, however, it has become apparent that Pyrrhonism--the form of skepticism professed by Sextus--is in several important respects quite different from the modern forms of skepticism to which the writings of Sextus have given rise. Some of these differences are of particular philosophic interest because they seem to render the ancient form immune to many of the standard responses to skepticism that are made today. In this book, which incorporates a new translation of the Outlines in their entirety, Benson Mates presents Pyrrhonism not as a mere historical curiosity, as has often been done, but as a philosophical position eminently worthy of serious philosophical consideration here and now. His thorough introduction sets the stage by explaining what Pyrrhonism is and what it is not, and by contrasting it in the relevant respects with modern skepticism. He gives particular attention to explicating a number of quasi-technical terms that occur frequently in the Outlines and have decisive bearing on the philosophical content. By rendering these terms more accurately and uniformly in his translation, he seeks to make the essential feautres of Sextus's Pyrrhonism more evident to the reader. The latter part of the book consists of a detailed Commentary, which endeavors to discuss and explain the work, section by section, from a philosophical (as contrasted with a philological) point of view.

The Skeptic’s Annotated Bible is an exhaustive, Bible commentary from a skeptical perspective. This workbook has 300 questions that arise while reading their Bible commentary. The SAB attempts to point out contradictions, immoral acts and claims that defy science. It frequently uses a disrespectful tone of voice as it does it, too. Nonetheless, there are answers and many of these issues are remedied when you use a different translation of the scriptures. Sometimes, the ancient words have two meanings.This workbook has 300 questions and answers in it. You could use it as a self-test or as a Bible study. Take it on a bus or plane with you and see if people know the answers. Further your knowledge of the Bible and get the answers to the tough questions.

A plethora of books has been published by and for those who support belief in psychic phenomena. Many people in modern society are convinced that paranormal realities exist. Old wives' tales and legends have been used for centuries to interpret these uncommon phenomena. A scientific approach is all too rarely considered. Can psychic phenomena and other "inexplicable happenings" be tested by methods of scientific verification?A Skeptic's Handbook of Parapsychology is the first comprehensive collection of essays by many of the world's leading skeptics and parapsychologists. It combines a detailed history of parapsychology and psychic research with a broad view of the current status of the field.Where does parapsychology stand today? Is parapsychology a science? Has ESP been demonstrated? Does psychic power exist? What do the skeptics have to say about the work of J.B. Rhine, S.G. Soal, the British Society for Psychical Research, and other research in parapsychology? How do they view such well-known "psychic" personalities as Eusapia Palladino, the Fox sisters, and Uri Geller? What are the skeptical evaluations of extrasensory perception, psychokinesis, ghosts, near-death experiences, life after death, poltergeists, "psychic detectives," and other paranormal claims?Although a large majority of the essays have been written expressly for this volume, some classical skeptical pieces are included, such as the confessions of Margaret Fox Kane and Douglas Blackburn.The contributors are predominantly skeptical of psychic claims, but some parapsychologists have been included to defend the parapsychological point of view. Among the twenty-nine contributors are Ray Hyman, C.E.M. Hansel, Martin Gardner, James Randi, James Alcock, John Beloff, Susan Blackmore, E.J. Dingwall, Trevor H. Hall, and Antony Flew.

The Skeptic's Annotated Bible highlights and sorts verses from the King James Bible into the following categories: Absurdity Injustice Cruelty and Violence Intolerance Good Stuff Contradictions Science and History Family Values Interpretation Misogyny Sex Prophecy Language Politics Homosexuality It points out the parts of the Bible that believers rarely talk about, such as God sending bears to tear apart 42 children for making fun of one of his prophets (2 Kings 2:23-25). These stories are usually swept under the rug by people who claim that the Bible is the inspired word of God. The Skeptic's Annotated Bible brings out all of the Bible for critical examination.

To take a skeptical approach to American history is not to dabble in imaginative conspiracy theories; rather, it's to reframe your understanding of this great nation's past and actually strengthen your appreciation for what makes American history such a fascinating chapter in the larger story of Western civilization. And in this bold 24-lecture series, you can do just that. Travel back in time and examine many commonly held myths and half-truths about American history and prompt yourself to think about what really happened in the nation's past - as opposed to what many believe happened. These lectures demonstrate how reconsidering some of the most popular notions of U.S. history can yield new (and sometimes startlingly different) interpretations of political, social, economic, and military events. But more than just debunking commonly accepted accounts, you'll be able to replace these misconceptions with insightful truths. Exploring both America's history and the verdicts that have been rendered about some of its most enduring figures - including George Washington, John Adams, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and many others - these lectures investigate a wide-ranging list of questions. What impact did other nations have on the American Revolution? Has George Washington always been revered as president? Do we now understand the true blunders in America's Vietnam policies and tactics? In exploring these and other questions, these lectures prove themselves to be a delightful intellectual experience that will allow you to rethink not just the facts of U.S. history, but also their meaning.

I continued to plow ahead seeking to garner ever more information about cosmology, evolution, the origins and nature of human beings, and comparative religions. I tried to keep an open mind during my pursuit of such knowledge, but also have to admit that I was often testing the tenets of my childhood faith against what I was learning. Reconsider your beliefs and open up a whole new world in Larkin Spivey’s compelling new book, A Skeptic’s Guide to God. Religious skeptics often find themselves approaching the topic of Christianity as a fact-finding mission—but more information doesn't seem to lead to belief in anything. With his no-nonsense approach, Spivey appeals to the skeptic’s unquenchable thirst for knowledge by stressing the facts and logical appeals of one of the world’s most influential religions. Chapter by chapter, A Skeptic’s Guide to God takes reads through a journey of vivid storytelling and matter-of-fact discussion. While sharing his own personal story, Spivey also reconciles the seemingly incongruent issues of religion and science, clarifies the Bible, answers skeptics’ most common objections to Christianity, and assists readers in finding the peace in life that only comes through reconciliation with God.

The Skeptic's Annotated Bible: Corrected and Explained is a rebuttal to The Skeptic's Annotated Bible. After seeing some of the things written about the Bible, I felt compelled to analyze every claim and see if they were true or not. During this time, I read and studied several Bible commentaries, numerous Bible translations, several ancient manuscripts and the Greek and Hebrew scriptures. In the end, I learned that there was an answer to every attack on the Bible.The Skeptic's Annotated Bible: Corrected and Explained doesn't necessarily prove the Bible's inerrancy. However, after careful research, it does provide possible/probable, well-reasoned answers. Many of these answers were found in the Greek and Hebrew texts. Other answers were found by using a non-KJV translation. In the end, an lengthy rebuttal was produced. It can be used to further your knowledge of the Bible, understand the deeper things in the scriptures and even defend the Bible against attacks from skeptics, atheists and other religionists.

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The Skeptic's Annotated Bible: Corrected and Explained is a rebuttal to The Skeptic's Annotated Bible. After seeing some of the things written about the Bible, I felt compelled to analyze every claim and see if they were true or not. During this time, I read and studied several Bible commentaries, numerous Bible translations, several ancient manuscripts and the Greek and Hebrew scriptures. In the end, I learned that there was an answer to every attack on the Bible.The Skeptic's Annotated Bible: Corrected and Explained doesn't necessarily prove the Bible's inerrancy. However, after careful research, it does provide possible/probable, well-reasoned answers. Many of these answers were found in the Greek and Hebrew texts. Other answers were found by using a non-KJV translation. In the end, an lengthy rebuttal was produced. It can be used to further your knowledge of the Bible, understand the deeper things in the scriptures and even defend the Bible against attacks from skeptics, atheists and other religionists.

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Muncaster shares his fascinating journey from churchgoing childhood to atheism to the search that led him to Christ. He reveals the hard questions he asked and the evidence he found in support of God s existence. 

What if our soundest, most reasonable judgments are beyond our control?Despite 2500 years of contemplation by the world's greatest minds and the more recent phenomenal advances in basic neuroscience, neither neuroscientists nor philosophers have a decent understanding of what the mind is or how it works. The gap between what the brain does and the mind experiences remains uncharted territory. Nevertheless, with powerful new tools such as the fMRI scan, neuroscience has become the de facto mode of explanation of behavior. Neuroscientists tell us why we prefer Coke to Pepsi, and the media trumpets headlines such as "Possible site of free will found in brain." Or: "Bad behavior down to genes, not poor parenting." Robert Burton believes that while some neuroscience observations are real advances, others are overreaching, unwarranted, wrong-headed, self-serving, or just plain ridiculous, and often with the potential for catastrophic personal and social consequences. In A Skeptic's Guide to the Mind, he brings together clinical observations, practical thought experiments, personal anecdotes, and cutting-edge neuroscience to decipher what neuroscience can tell us – and where it falls woefully short. At the same time, he offers a new vision of how to think about what the mind might be and how it works. A Skeptic's Guide to the Mind is a critical, startling, and expansive journey into the mysteries of the brain and what makes us human.

Beginning in the 16th century, the Protestant Reformation and the Scientific Revolution began to erode the position of authority. As a result, new philosophers began constructing a universal rationality independent of faith. This schism fundamentally changed the course of Western civilization, and it has had consequences that remain with us to this day. This 36-lecture journey will help you understand exactly what the debate has been and will continue to be about. By gaining a richer understanding of the debate's key aspects - including the nature of the conflict, the meaning of the arguments, and what is at stake both philosophically and theologically - you can add significantly to the level of sophistication you already bring to one of today's most far-reaching issues and increase your understanding of both our past and the direction of our future. These lectures examine more than three centuries of debate in the Western world about the nature of religious faith and its compatibility with reason. Drawing on some of Western civilization's greatest theological and philosophical minds, Professor Roberts even-handedly follows and analyzes the arguments of a broad range of skeptics and believers, including the likes of Thomas Aquinas, Karl Marx, Sigmund Freud, Daniel Dennett, Martin Luther, Immanuel Kant, Soren Kierkegaard, and many others.In addition, these lectures maintain the sense of a true conversation across time, so that you'll never lose the thread of how one idea relates to another as he weaves a vast amount of material into a coherent whole that amounts to far more than the sum of its parts. The result is one of the most intellectually satisfying plunges into philosophical and theological thought you will ever take.

This beautifully written chronicle of a therapist's personal journey through the Twelve Steps is..full of wisdom-abou the TwelveStep programs, about therapy, and about integrating the two. (Phillip Z)...illuminates the deep connections between psychology and spirituality, and explains why this connection must be made if thee is to be healing..A profound and courageous work." "An especially courageous undertaking..My own skepticism about the Twelve Step process has been radically altered by (Phillip Z's) convincing demonstration of its deep spiritual core." Kim Chernin, author of Obsession: The Tyranny of Slenderness, The Hungry Self, Reinventing Eve, and In My Mother's House

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