God And The Worlds Arrangement

The work of three present-day Sankritist-philosophers, God and the World's Arrangement allows readers to engage directly with writings of the classical Indian philosophers Śaṅkara and Vācaspati, as well as some of their most acute critics, on the question of whether the existence of a creator God can be known by reason alone. Carefully selected and annotated with the needs of students foremost in mind, these new translations will be of interest to anyone wishing to see up close a newly set gem of our philosophical inheritance from global antiquity.

The work of three present-day Sankritist-philosophers, God and the World's Arrangement allows readers to engage directly with writings of the classical Indian philosophers Śaṅkara and Vācaspati, as well as some of their most acute critics, on the question of whether the existence of a creator God can be known by reason alone. Carefully selected and annotated with the needs of students foremost in mind, these new translations will be of interest to anyone wishing to see up close a newly set gem of our philosophical inheritance from global antiquity.

"An Arrangement" reframes foundational assumptions and truths in a way that is distinctive from modern thought-leaders and philosophers. It builds on the foundational belief that there are natural laws that transcend both humanity and God himself. From that springboard comes a series of bold statements, woven neatly in-between scriptures, which seek to answer some of life's biggest questions. This book starts by exploring the tension that arises between justice, mercy, and progression. Perfect justice naturally stands in the way of both mercy and progression. Without punishment there could be no relief for the victim. Without mercy none of us could make mistakes, learn and improve. This gridlock can only be overcome through the sacrifice of God's son Jesus Christ who became a voluntary victim for the salvation of many. To understand what we're accountable for we first need to understand agency. This book dissects agency into its three parts: ability, desire and knowledge. Each is an essential component of acting for oneself rather than simply reacting to external forces. The book claims that we are only culpable to the degree that we have the agency to commit injustice. In relation to the eternities, a free agent must choose to sacrifice their old life in order to escape the punishment that justice is eager to dispense. One of the many bold claims this book makes is the reason behind the universe itself-it was made and designed for us; for our progression. Progression is the way we improve over time through learning, stressors and trials. Christ's voluntary sacrifice enables us to progress and become more like Him; otherwise we would be as fragile as glass: to fall and never recover. Those who read "An Arrangement: God's Plan of Salvation and Happiness" will come away with a different world view that is the grand, optimistic and and hopeful.

This is a book about God. Not just any god, but the god that created Adam and Eve; the god of Abraham, the god of the Jews; the god of the Christians; and the god of Islam---without a doubt, the most influential figure in the history of human civilization. But what do we really know about him? Who is he? Where did he come from? What does he look like? What sort of character does he have? What, if anything, does he eat? Does he have a family? In what ways can he be said to even exist at all? Alexander Waugh has been asking questions like these for as long as he can remember. Now, having drawn from an enormous range of sources, from the sacred books of the Torah, the Christian New Testament, and the Islamic Qur'an, from the Greek Apocrypha and the ancient texts of Nag Hammadi to the Dead Sea Scrolls, he has sought out the answers. Using material gleaned from the diverse writings of saints, rabbis, historians, prophets, atheists, poets, and mystics, he has molded his findings into a singular, striking biographical portrait of God. Erudite, perceptive, and entertaining, God reveals many startling and unexpected characteristics of the divine being. From the simple stories of Genesis and Job, explored from God's own viewpoint, to the prophecies of Muhammad and Sybil and the intricate philosophies of Newton and Nietzsche, Alexander Waugh has left no stone unturned in his compulsive mission to create a fascinating and complex portrait of God, as humans have claimed to understand him.

Leading thinkers in Christian philosophy and apologetics take on the problem of evil and suffering. Essays from Gregory Ganssle, Yena Lee, Bruce Little, Garry DeWeese, R. Douglas Geivett and others provide critical engagement with the New Atheists and offer grounds for renewed confidence in the God who is "acquainted with grief."

This book is not a religious book, it is a book about the intergrity of God's word. The Spiritual reality of the unseen realms and the physical reality of the seen realms. The Spirit worlds is actually more real than the physical earth. Man is by nature a religious creature trying to connect to the Source. And this book i hope, will provide scriptural truths about this Source, that Everything man is looking for and seeking for, is in one place i.e. The Kingdom of God here on earth. "Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness; and Everything shall be added unto you". Matthew 6:33.