What can we know and what should we believe about today's world? What to Believe Now: Applying Epistemology to Contemporary Issues applies the concerns and techniques of epistemology to a wide variety of contemporary issues. Questions about what we can know-and what we should believe-are first addressed through an explicit consideration of the practicalities of working these issues out at the dawn of the twenty-first century. Coady calls for an 'applied turn' in epistemology, a process he likens to the applied turn that transformed the study of ethics in the early 1970s. Subjects dealt with include: Experts-how can we recognize them? And when should we trust them? Rumors-should they ever be believed? And can they, in fact, be a source of knowledge? Conspiracy theories-when, if ever, should they be believed, and can they be known to be true? The blogosphere-how does it compare with traditional media as a source of knowledge and justified belief? Timely, thought provoking, and controversial, What to Believe Now offers a wealth of insights into a branch of philosophy of growing importance-and increasing relevance-in the twenty-first century.

What can we know and what should we believe about today's world? What to Believe Now: Applying Epistemology to Contemporary Issues applies the concerns and techniques of epistemology to a wide variety of contemporary issues. Questions about what we can know-and what we should believe-are first addressed through an explicit consideration of the practicalities of working these issues out at the dawn of the twenty-first century. Coady calls for an 'applied turn' in epistemology, a process he likens to the applied turn that transformed the study of ethics in the early 1970s. Subjects dealt with include: Experts-how can we recognize them? And when should we trust them? Rumors-should they ever be believed? And can they, in fact, be a source of knowledge? Conspiracy theories-when, if ever, should they be believed, and can they be known to be true? The blogosphere-how does it compare with traditional media as a source of knowledge and justified belief? Timely, thought provoking, and controversial, What to Believe Now offers a wealth of insights into a branch of philosophy of growing importance-and increasing relevance-in the twenty-first century.

Tariq Ramadan is very much a public figure, named one of Time magazine's most important innovators of the twenty-first century. He is among the leading Islamic thinkers in the West, with a large following around the world. But he has also been a lightning rod for controversy. Indeed, in 2004, Ramadan was prevented from entering the U.S. by the Bush administration and despite two appeals, supported by organizations like the American Academy of Religion and the ACLU, he was barred from the country until spring of 2010, when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton finally lifted the ban. In What I Believe, Ramadan attempts to set the record straight, laying out the basic ideas he stands for in clear and accessible prose. He describes the book as a work of clarification, directed at ordinary citizens, politicians, journalists, and others who are curious (or skeptical) about his positions. Aware that that he is dealing with emotional issues, Ramadan tries to get past the barriers of prejudice and misunderstanding to speak directly, from the heart, to his Muslim and non-Muslim readers alike. In particular, he calls on Western Muslims to escape the mental, social, cultural, and religious ghettos they have created for themselves and become full partners in the democratic societies in which they live. At the same time, he calls for the rest of us to recognize our Muslim neighbors as citizens with rights and responsibilities the same as ours. His vision is of a future in which a shared and confident pluralism becomes a reality at last.

So, I'm a Christian - Now What? is a book designed for new and immature believers who have never been formally or properly discipled. This book helps the reader define spiritual maturity in a way that creates a realistic objective to pursue thoughout their life. They will be encouraged to naturally develop healthy spiritual disciplines that will provide the foundation for their continued spiritual growth, including serving others and sharing their faith, ultimately leading to discipling others. They will also become better prepared for the many surprises, and the normal struggles of life that so often derail the immature Christian's intimacy with God. The uniqueness of this book is in its frank, converastional style emulating a personal relationship with the reader; as well as the breadth of topics, including uncomfortable issues such as dealing with your past sins, unlearning lies you believe and addressing issues with your church.

More than one hundred of the world's leading thinkers write about things they believe in, despite the absence of concrete proof Scientific theory, more often than not, is born of bold assumption, disparate bits of unconnected evidence, and educated leaps of faith. Some of the most potent beliefs among brilliant minds are based on supposition alone -- yet that is enough to push those minds toward making the theory viable. Eminent cultural impresario, editor, and publisher of Edge (www.edge.org), John Brockman asked a group of leading scientists and thinkers to answer the question: What do you believe to be true even though you cannot prove it? This book brings together the very best answers from the most distinguished contributors. Thought-provoking and hugely compelling, this collection of bite-size thought-experiments is a fascinating insight into the instinctive beliefs of some of the most brilliant minds today.

Do you want to be a better church member, a better servant, a better steward? Do you want to be a better leader? Then this book is a must-read!This leader manual is intended for the sole purpose as a guide to teaching and learning. I believe that it is the information needed for and instructions for new Christians / members of any church of any size.This book will help many new believers that are unaware of what is expected of them as new Christians and new members. Furthermore, it will help them to understand how to be the "church" or how to be an "active and great" church member that will help your pastor carry out his vision and the mission that was given to him by God.This book will also help you with many things, from great ideas, strong practices, proper church etiquette, pulpit etiquettes and easy ways of evangelizing right where you are and right from the start, and so much more.

Story of the Play - The play opens with Tom Lehrer National Brotherhood Week, and becomes a challenging but respectful comedy of the interactions on what religion means to life in the world. Google is an active power in the story. Bill ex accountant and Karen (ex WHO) after 30 years of marriage are on vacation to see old friends in Marseille. Bill is depressed by age, pain and memory loss, and has lost his belief in the Catholic Church, and plans a rapid EXIT this year. Suddenly he believes in Lucretius, that all religions are illusions. He believes that religions cause conflict and should be abandoned, nationalized or controlled. So Bill decided to promote Lucretius and plan to put off EXIT until next year. Karen decides on a plan to change Bill's mind and protect the family!! With dramatic interactions with different religions: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism etc. and even capitalism and communism. All opposed to Bill. So many alternatives. The result will surprise you.