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Hitler’s Hell and Other Stories of Divine Justice
by Winslow E. ParkerThese twelve short stories are an attempt to portray Father in the light of His true character and to point the way toward a more humane earthly justice system. <P><P>Most Christians believe in the division of humanity into two groups—the saved and the lost. The saved go to an existence of peace. The “lost” are either burned up or tortured forever in fiery torment. In these stories, rather than being retributive, vengeful and vindictive, I portray God as an infinitely loving Father who desires, and will have, the best for all of His children. He will not kill or, worse, torture eternally, those whom He brought into existence. In harmony with this, I attempt to portray a hell that is restorative, healing, mending Rather than destructive or eternally painful. The product is a friend, a loving comrade, a fit eternal companion for Father and all humanity. <P><P>These stories are fiction. Yet, I believe they are true in the deepest sense of that word. I am not attempting to portray in any literal sense, His actual methods, His process of hell. Rather, these are allegories of His eternally-planned outcomes for all humanity. <P><P>There are two outcomes. First, all will go through a hell, a cleansing, purifying, restoring hell. Death is not the end of choice or of change. Second, all humanity, without exception, will experience this cleansing and restoration. A subtext to all of the stories is that evil, sin, tribulation, trial, pain, suffering are not random or chance events. All that we consider “bad” has purpose including “The Fall.” He is leading everyone on a predestined path back to Himself. He knows how to bring each of us into fellowship with Himself. He will succeed, for “All things are of, through and return to, Him” (Romans 11:36) “My Word will not return to Me Void.” (Isaiah 55:11) <P><P>Though the contemporary Christian culture does not accept these beliefs, both scripture and in the extra-canonical writings of the early church attest to their validity. <P><P>Could we but see the beauty of God’s unfailing love and accept that His hell is restorative, not retributive; a dramatic change could sweep our justice system, our nation and our religion. There are already glimmerings in the “Restorative Justice” movement, which partakes largely of the spirit of these stories. <P><P>If even one item in this book touches your heart, I am content. This is my prayer.
Hitler's Pope: The Secret History of Pius XII
by John CornwellThe "explosive" (The New York Times) bestseller-now with a new introduction by the author <P> When Hitler's Pope, the shocking story of Pope Pius XII that "redefined the history of the twentieth century" (The Washington Post ) was originally published, it sparked a firestorm of controversy both inside and outside the Catholic Church. Now, award-winning journalist John Cornwell has revisited this seminal work of history with a new introduction that both answers his critics and reaffirms his overall thesis that Pius XII, now scheduled to be canonized by the Vatican, weakened the Catholic Church with his endorsement of Hitler-and sealed the fate of the Jews in Europe.
Hitler's Priests: Catholic Clergy and National Socialism
by Kevin SpicerShaken by military defeat and economic depression after War World I, Germans sought to restore their nationÆs dignity and power. In this context the National Socialist Party, with its promise of a revivified Germany, drew supporters. Among the most zealous were a number of Catholic clergymen known as \u201cbrown priests\u201d who volunteered as Nazi propagandists. In this insightful study, Spicer unearths a dark subchapter in Roman Catholic history, introduces the principal clergymen who participated in the Nazi movement, examines their motives, details their advocacy of National Socialism, and explores the consequences of their political activism. Some brown priests, particularly war veterans, advocated National Socialism because it appealed to their patriotic ardor. Others had less laudatory motives: disaffection with clerical life, conflicts with Church superiors, or ambition for personal power and fame. Whatever their individual motives, they employed their skills as orators, writers, and teachers to proclaim the message of Nazism. Especially during the early 1930s, when the Church forbade membership in the party, these clergymen strove to prove that Catholicism was compatible with National Socialism, thereby justifying their support of Nazi ideology. Father Dr. Philipp Haeuser, a scholar and pastor, went so far as to promote antisemitism while deifying Adolf Hitler. The F\u00fchrerÆs antisemitism, Spicer argues, did not deter clergymen such as Haeuser because, although the Church officially rejected the NazisÆ extreme racism, Catholic teachings tolerated hostility toward Jews by blaming them for ChristÆs crucifixion. While a handful of brown priests enjoyed the forbearance of their bishops, others endured reprimand or even dismissal; a few found new vocations with the Third Reich. After the fall of the Reich, the most visible brown priests faced trial for their part in the crimes of National Socialism, a movement they had once so earnestly supported. In addition to this intriguing history about clergymen trying to reconcile faith and politics, Spicer provides a master list—verified by extensive research in Church and government archives—of Catholic clergy who publicly supported National Socialism.
Hitler's Religion: The Twisted Beliefs that Drove the Third Reich
by Richard WeikartFor a man whom history can never forget, Adolf Hitler remains a persistent mystery on one front-his religious faith. Atheists tend to insist Hitler was a devout Christian. Christians counter that he was an atheist. And still others suggest that he was a practicing member of the occult. <P><P>None of these theories are true, says historian Richard Weikart. Delving more deeply into the question of Hitler's religious faith than any researcher to date, Weikart reveals the startling and fascinating truth about the most hated man of the 20th century: Adolf Hitler was a pantheist who believed nature was God. <P><P>In Hitler's Religion, Weikart explains how the laws of nature became Hitler's only moral guide-how he became convinced he would serve God by annihilating supposedly "inferior" human beings and promoting the welfare and reproduction of the allegedly superior Aryans in accordance with racist forms of Darwinism prevalent at the time.
Hittin' the Prayer Bones
by Anderson BlantonIn this work, Anderson Blanton illuminates how prayer, faith, and healing are intertwined with technologies of sound reproduction and material culture in the charismatic Christian worship of southern Appalachia. From the radios used to broadcast prayer to the curative faith cloths circulated through the postal system, material objects known as spirit-matter have become essential since the 1940s, Blanton argues, to the Pentecostal community's understanding and performances of faith. Hittin' the Prayer Bones draws on Blanton's extensive site visits with church congregations, radio preachers and their listeners inside and outside the broadcasting studios, and more than thirty years of recorded charismatic worship made available to him by a small Christian radio station. In documenting the transformation and consecration of everyday objects through performances of communal worship, healing prayer, and chanted preaching, Blanton frames his ethnographic research in the historiography of faith healing and prayer, as well as theoretical models of materiality and transcendence. At the same time, his work affectingly conveys the feelings of horror, healing, and humor that are unleashed in practitioners as they experience, in their own words, the sacred, healing presence of the Holy Ghost.
Hitting the Right Note
by Rhonda BowenJJ Isaacs' dream of becoming an R&B star has come true, and it's all thanks to Rayshawn, her amazing producer--and secret lover. But as JJ enters the spotlight, the relationship gets harder to disguise. And the more she hides the truth, the more distant she feels from her faith, and from her family's approval. But support may come from an unexpected place... When JJ finds herself helping her estranged sister-in law, Sheree, through a difficult pregnancy, she discovers a surprising ally. But she also becomes enthralled with Sheree's doctor. Simon Massri is world renowned--and scheduled to leave the country. The more time JJ spends with Simon, the more she questions her choices--in love and in work. Now she'll have to face some tough decisions. Can she make peace with an uncertain future--if her heart is in the right place?...
Hittite Warrior
by Joanne S. WilliamsonJudea has always been the crossroads and battlefield of contending nations. It is no less so in this biblical time of Barak and Deborah. Uriah Tarhund s Hititte home is destroyed by invading Greeks. His dying father tells him to go south to seek a Canaanite named Sisera. He will help you. For my sake. . . . Uriah is plunged into the tumult of an uneasy Judea. When he saves a young boy from being sacrificed to Moloch, he is given succor for a time by the Hebrews. Later, he finds Sisera and joins him in war against these same people. When the Canaanites are defeated, the young Hittite has the opportunity to come to a peace with himself, the Hebrew people and their God. This meticulously researched novel is set in the time of Judges, and incorporates Biblical facts with a gripping story, set against the wide background of ancient civilizations. Includes an introduction by Laura Berquist, author of Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum Age 10-up"
HIV Is God's Blessing: Rehabilitating Morality in Neoliberal Russia
by Jarrett ZigonThis provocative study examines the role of today's Russian Orthodox Church in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. Russia has one of the fastest-growing rates of HIV infection in the world--80 percent from intravenous drug use--and the Church remains its only resource for fighting these diseases. Jarrett Zigon takes the reader into a Church-run treatment center where, along with self-transformational and religious approaches, he explores broader anthropological questions--of morality, ethics, what constitutes a "normal" life, and who defines it as such. Zigon argues that this rare Russian partnership between sacred and political power carries unintended consequences: even as the Church condemns the influence of globalization as the root of the problem it seeks to combat, its programs are cultivating citizen-subjects ready for self-governance and responsibility, and better attuned to a world the Church ultimately opposes.
Hizb ut-Tahrir and the Caliphate: Why the Group is Still Appealing to Muslims in the West (Routledge Studies in Political Islam)
by Elisa OrofinoInvestigating the appeal of the group Hizb ut-Tahrir (HT), the study expands on why non-violent radical forms of Islam still attract segments of Muslim communities in the West. Being one of the few comprehensive studies on HT, this book discusses how this Islamist group advocate for the caliphate and for the implementation of shari’a but also reject violence as a tool to achieve these goals. Through interviews with current HT members, observation at HT-sponsored events and social media analysis, this book leads the reader into the world of vocal radical Islamist groups, exploring their goals and activities in Western states, with a special focus on the UK and Australia. In fact, as many other non-violent Islamist groups, HT represent the choice of all those individuals who might share Islamist arguments but who reject the use of violence. Given their non-violent nature, vocal radicals are mostly free to operate in the Western world, attracting new members, conducting a relentless campaign against the "West as a system" and representing a serious source of concern not only for national authorities but for the broader Muslim community. This book stands as an original publication and paves the way to a new area of study crossing sociology, Islamic studies and political sciences. This book is one of the few contributions on vocal and radical Islamism to date.
Hizb ut-Tahrir in Britain: A Historical Account of the Rise and Fall of an Islamist Group (Palgrave Series in Islamic Theology, Law, and History)
by Farhaan WaliIn this book, Farhaan Wali offers an historical investigation of how the Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir rose and fell in Britain. Although the book focuses on the UK, it is contextualized in the globalised nature of the group. In other words, Hizb ut-Tahrir was exported from the Muslim world to the UK, where it rapidly grew amongst disaffected young Muslims. The book draws on narratives from the founding figures of the UK branch of Hizb ut-Tahrir, generating insight into how Hizb ut-Tahrir emerged, developed, and declined in the UK.
Hizmet in Transitions: European Developments of a Turkish Muslim-Inspired Movement
by Paul WellerIn this open-access monograph, Paul Weller explores how the movement known as Hizmet (meaning “service”) is undergoing a period of transitions in Europe. Inspired by the teaching and practice of the Turkish Islamic scholar, Fethullah Gülen, Hizmet has been active in Europe (and other continents) for several decades. It has always been subject to some degree of contestation, which has intensified following the July 2016 coup attempt in Turkey, for which the current Turkish government holds Fethullah Gülen and Hizmet as responsible – a claim they strongly deny. In Turkey, thousands of people associated with Hizmet have been imprisoned. In Europe, pressures have been brought to bear on the movement and its activities. In charting a way forward, Hizmet finds itself in a significant transitional period, the nature and possible future trajectories of which are explored in this volume. The book is informed by a comprehensive literature review and a recent research project which includes primary research interviews with key Hizmet figures in Europe and beyond. It contends that to properly understand Hizmet in Europe, one has to situate it in its interactive engagement both with its diverse European national contexts and with Fethullah Gülen’s teaching and practice.
Hizmet Means Service
by Martin E. MartyHizmet Means Service examines Hizmet, a Turkish-based but global movement dedicated to human service. Inspired by Fethullah Gülen, a Sufi Muslim mystic, scholar, and preacher, it is an international endeavor focused on education, business, interfaith dialogue, science, and efforts to promote tolerance and understanding. One of Hizmet's main tenets is that religious believers can hold profound beliefs and and commit spiritually inspired acts of service without discriminating against or alienating people of other faiths. Even as a ruling party in Turkey has set out to undercut the movement, its international influence continues to grow and attract followers who are devoted to service. The scholars whose work appears in this book represent a variety of disciplines, faiths, and nations and offer a wide range of narratives, analyses, and critiques. This title moves beyond mere introduction, analyzing Hizmet and the manifestations of this interfaith movement.
Hoarders, Doomsday Preppers, and the Culture of Apocalypse
by Gwendolyn Audrey FosterThe culture of twenty-first century America revolves around narcissistic death, violence, and visions of doom. Foster explores this culture of the apocalypse, from hoarding and gluttony to visions of the post-apocalyptic world.
Hoax: The Popish Plot that Never Was
by Victor StaterThe extraordinary story of the Popish Plot and how it shaped the political and religious future of Britain In 1678, a handful of perjurers claimed that the Catholics of England planned to assassinate the king. Men like the &“Reverend Doctor&” Titus Oates and &“Captain&” William Bedloe parlayed their fantastical tales of Irish ruffians, medical poisoners, and silver bullets into public adulation and government pensions. Their political allies used the fabricated plot as a tool to undermine the ministry of Thomas Lord Danby and replace him themselves. The result was the trial and execution of over a dozen innocent Catholics, and the imprisonment of many more, some of whom died in custody. Victor Stater examines the Popish Plot in full, arguing that it had a profound and lasting significance on British politics. He shows how Charles II emerged from the crisis with credit, moderating the tempers of the time, and how, as the catalyst for the later attempt to deny James II his throne through parliamentary action, it led to the birth of two-party politics in England.
Hobbes and the Artifice of Eternity
by Christopher Scott McclureThomas Hobbes argues that the fear of violent death is the most reliable passion on which to found political society. His role in shaping the contemporary view of religion and honor in the West is pivotal, yet his ideas are famously riddled with contradictions. In this breakthrough study, McClure finds evidence that Hobbes' apparent inconsistencies are intentional, part of a sophisticated rhetorical strategy meant to make man more afraid of death than he naturally is. Hobbes subtly undermined two of the most powerful manifestations of man's desire for immortality: the religious belief in an afterlife and the secular desire for eternal fame through honor. McClure argues that Hobbes purposefully stirred up controversy, provoking his adversaries into attacking him and unwittingly spreading his message. This study will appeal to scholars of Hobbes, political theorists, historians of early modern political thought and anyone interested in the genesis of modern Western attitudes toward mortality.
A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War: How J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis Rediscovered Faith, Friendship, and Heroism in the Cataclysm of 1914-18
by Joseph Loconte<P>The untold story of how the First World War shaped the lives, faith, and writings of J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis The First World War laid waste to a continent and permanently altered the political and religious landscape of the West. For a generation of men and women, it brought the end of innocence--and the end of faith. <P>Yet for J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis, the Great War deepened their spiritual quest. Both men served as soldiers on the Western Front, survived the trenches, and used the experience of that conflict to ignite their Christian imagination. Had there been no Great War, there would have been noHobbit, no Lord of the Rings, no Narnia, and perhaps no conversion to Christianity by C. S. Lewis. <P>Unlike a generation of young writers who lost faith in the God of the Bible, Tolkien and Lewis produced epic stories infused with the themes of guilt and grace, sorrow and consolation. Giving an unabashedly Christian vision of hope in a world tortured by doubt and disillusionment, the two writers created works that changed the course of literature and shaped the faith of millions. This is the first book to explore their work in light of the spiritual crisis sparked by the conflict. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
A Hobbit Devotional: Bilbo Baggins And The Bible
by Ed StraussIf you enjoy J. R. R. Tolkien--even if you're new to his classic stories--you'll love "A Hobbit Devotional" featuring 60 humorous, challenging, and encouraging devotionals. Soon to be a major motion picture, "The Hobbit "has fascinated readers for more than 70 years. Now, this tale of humble folk who overcome fear, discouragement, and despair through steadfastness, courage, and hope forms the basis of a brand-new devotional book. Each reading sketches a scene from "The Hobbit," relates it to a contemporary life situation you might experience yourself, and brings in the teaching of a relevant Bible story or verse.
Hobbit Lessons: A Map for Life's Unexpected Journeys
by Devin BrownMillions of fans worldwide have been attracted to the Hobbit for its unique combination of high adventure and profound truths. Tapping the excitement around the highly-anticipated second installment of the Hobbit movie trilogy (in theatres December 2013), Tolkien-scholar, Devin Brown, now presents a fast-paced and easy-to-follow presentation of timeless spiritual messages to help navigate your spiritual journey. Peppered with illustrations throughout, Hobbit Lessons offers troll-sized portions of relevance and regular nuggets of good Hobbit sense. The result is a collection of tangible bites of wisdom that are not only deeply moving but also great fun. These lessons on joy, friendship, dedication, sacrifice, and more will appeal to Hobbit fans, parents, teachers, librarians, youth pastors, graduates--and anyone looking for a creative way to explore timeless life lessons and important values of faith. Chapter titles include: When Adventure Comes Knocking, Let It In (Despite the Fact It May Make You Late for Dinner) Live Courageously (Even if--Especially if--Part of You Says Not To) Be Fond of Waistcoats, Second Breakfasts, Pocket Handkerchiefs, and Four O'Clock Tea (But Don't Let Them Become Too Precious) Have your Friends' Backs (Someone Has Yours) Beware--Not All That Glitters Is Gold (And Even Gold Is Not the Treasure You Think) Remember--Not All That Is Gold Glitters (In Fact, Life's Real Treasures Are Quite Ordinary Looking) Recognize You Are Only a Little Fellow in a Wide World (But Still an Important Part of a Larger Story) Find the Enchantment All Around You (Even if You Are Not a Wizard)
Hockey #3: Thunderbird Spirit
by Sigmund BrouwerDakota Smith is in trouble.But Mike "Crazy" Keats, with a troubled background himself, doesn't care. He's new to the Seattle Thunderbirds, and Dakota seems like a good guy to have for a friend. Unfortunately, not everyone accepts Dakota's Indian heritage so easily. Spin-off racial hatred takes Keats and Dakota into a web of violence and deceit that makes winning this year's league title the least of their concerns.
Hockey #5: Blazer Drive
by Sigmund BrouwerWhen Josh Ellroy, left-winger for the Kamloops Blazers, and his dad find more than a dozen dead cattle on the family ranch, Josh has some serious decisions to make. On one hand, the Western Hockey League playoffs are ahead, plus a chance to play in the National Hockey League. On the other hand, there's a beautiful and interesting girl who believes more prize bulls will be killed. Josh is afraid of what will happen if he gets involved. As he learns more, he's afraid of what will happen if he doesn't.
Hocus Focus: A Beginner's Guide to Manifestation Through Intention and Spell Work
by Corinne MarleyConjure the magic within you with this modern guide to the ancient art of spell-work and manifestation - all you need is a little hocus focus. Including a variety of spells for every place and occasion - and tips and tricks on how to cast them - this enchanting book is the perfect introduction to invoking the universal energies at your disposal.
Hocus Focus: A Beginner's Guide to Manifestation Through Intention and Spell Work
by Corinne MarleyConjure the magic within you with this modern guide to the ancient art of spell-work and manifestation - all you need is a little hocus focus. Including a variety of spells for every place and occasion - and tips and tricks on how to cast them - this enchanting book is the perfect introduction to invoking the universal energies at your disposal.
The Hodder Compendium of Christian Curiosities
by David MoloneyFascinating facts, enlightening lists and random observations on our rich, historic and extraordinary faith
The Hodder Compendium of Christian Curiosities
by David MoloneyFascinating facts, enlightening lists and random observations on our rich, historic and extraordinary faith
Hoe focus en concentratie te behouden
by Sesan OguntadeHoe u de focus en concentratie kunt handhaven, helpt u om afleiding te verwerken. Het zal u helpen uw focus op uw zakelijke doelen te houden. Het bevat praktische tips over hoe u het momentum kunt behouden wanneer u een zakelijk project start tot het einde van het project. Meestal lijkt het heel eenvoudig om een project, een bedrijf, een idee of een organisatie op te starten, maar het kost veel werk als het project of idee van het beginpunt naar het eindpunt gaat. Tussen deze twee belangrijke fasen bevindt zich de middelste fase waarin de projectuitvoerder veel focus en concentratie op het project nodig heeft. Gewoonlijk komen er veel afleidingen en veel obstakels tegenaan. U, de projectuitvoerder, moet leren deze en andere "ongewenste gasten" uit de buurt van uzelf en uw project te houden. Hoe u focus en concentratie kunt behouden, helpt u om uw gestelde doelen en doelstellingen te behouden. Download vandaag nog een exemplaar van dit boek.