All You Want to Know But Didn't Think You Could Ask

By: Jessica Tinklenberg Devega

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Synopsis: Everything teens and young adults need to know about world religions and philosophies in one convenient book! As our global world becomes smaller, we encounter more religions and popular beliefs than we ever have before. This book from a high school religion teacher and a professor of religion clarifies the founding, history, practices, and beliefs of forty groups. Each chapter puts the group in context and explains how the religion is similar to or different from Christianity. No other book covers such a wide range of topics from Islam, Shamanism, and Mormonism, to atheism, vampirism, and astrology. Features include:Charts and tables for easy comparison of different religious beliefs and practicesCoverage of world religions, new religions, and religions in popular cultureOverviews of the founding, history, and typical followers of each religion Written for classroom or individual study