2000, ISBN: 9780691022642

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The Theosophical Publishing House , 2000. Paperback. New. It gives me great pleasure to have the opportunity to write the introduction to this scholarly review of Hindu scriptures as th… More...

The Theosophical Publishing House , 2000. Paperback. New. It gives me great pleasure to have the opportunity to write the introduction to this scholarly review of Hindu scriptures as they relate to our perception and treatment of Nature and fellow creatures. In these distressing times we find our inhumanity toward our own kind is matched only by our disrespect for the whole of Creation, by the desecration of the natural world, by the accelerating extinction of plant and animal species, and by institutionalized forms of cruel and unnecessary animal exploitation. All these are symptomatic, I believe, of a pathological condition of heart and mind that is in pan attributable not simply to the desperate poverty of the many and the insatiable greed of the few; but rather to an attitude toward and perception of other sentient beings that has neither respect for the sanctity of life nor reverence for the sacred unity and interdependence of all life.Long forgotten by the industrial and developing nations of today are the scriptural teachings of their respective religious and cultural traditions These are relevant today in helping us correctly identify and rectify the inhuman and inhumane conditions of the times. And they are especially relevant to the efforts of dedicated conservationists, humane educators, and animal protectionists to bring about a metancia, a change in attitude toward the nonhuman Creation.But how do we open the heart of humankind so that every soul may witness the wisdom of living in reverence for all of Nature’s Creation and see it as a way of life that is now as much a survival necessity as is a spiritual imperative?, The Theosophical Publishing House, 2000, 6, The Theosophical Publishing House , 2000. Paperback. New. It gives me great pleasure to have the opportunity to write the introduction to this scholarly review of Hindu scriptures as they relate to our perception and treatment of Nature and fellow creatures. In these distressing times we find our inhumanity toward our own kind is matched only by our disrespect for the whole of Creation, by the desecration of the natural world, by the accelerating extinction of plant and animal species, and by institutionalized forms of cruel and unnecessary animal exploitation. All these are symptomatic, I believe, of a pathological condition of heart and mind that is in pan attributable not simply to the desperate poverty of the many and the insatiable greed of the few; but rather to an attitude toward and perception of other sentient beings that has neither respect for the sanctity of life nor reverence for the sacred unity and interdependence of all life.Long forgotten by the industrial and developing nations of today are the scriptural teachings of their respective religious and cultural traditions These are relevant today in helping us correctly identify and rectify the inhuman and inhumane conditions of the times. And they are especially relevant to the efforts of dedicated conservationists, humane educators, and animal protectionists to bring about a metancia, a change in attitude toward the nonhuman Creation.But how do we open the heart of humankind so that every soul may witness the wisdom of living in reverence for all of Nature’s Creation and see it as a way of life that is now as much a survival necessity as is a spiritual imperative?, The Theosophical Publishing House, 2000, 6, hardcover. ISBN: ⤴ 9782825414071How should the church and its leaders deal with the origin and meaning of HIV/AIDS, and with the stigma it engenders? How should they address the needs of those affected, and minister to the infected? This resource book is designed for all who have to handle situations created by this relatively new epidemic - church leaders/workers, Sunday school teachers, youth leaders, the laity. It seeks to "equip the church leader/worker with strategies to break the silence and stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS, creating a compassionate and healing church". And it seeks to "help [them] by underlining how the Christian faith calls us to serve and to heal God's world and people". The five sections give sermon guidelines and worship outlines for services ranging from weddings to funerals; such key moments of the church's year as Christmas and Easter; attitudes of compassion or discrimination; congregations peopled by youth or grandparents; and social realities like poverty and gender inequality., 0, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Prentice-Hall. Good - Cheap Reading Copy. 1972. Later Printing. Paperback. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall 0136865844 Used A Good cheap reading copy. Scuffing and wear to wraps. Highlighting and ink to pages. ., Prentice-Hall, 1972, 2.5, Paperback. Very Good., 3<

1987, ISBN: 9780691022642

Princeton University Press, 1987. Paperback. Very Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlight… More...

Princeton University Press, 1987. Paperback. Very Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed., Princeton University Press, 1987, 3<