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nkrummy · 01-08-2008, 09:45 AM

Mans Search for Meaning-
Wow- just wow. Awesome book written by a holocaust survivor who has a more positive forward-thinking mindset than most people I know. His conclusions really resonate with me. His argument that we all seek meaning and we all have a purpose makes sense- and it doesn’t require you to have spiritual belief to do so.

The Science of Good and Evil-
Breaks apart our emotions, beliefs, and moral constructs in the context of biology and evolution. Why do humans believe what they believe? Where did our concept of right and wrong really come from? He seeks to explain all of these questions through social anthropology and biology- great read!

If God is Love-
Written by two liberal Quaker ministers, a refreshingly awesome take on Christianity in which God really lives of up to be all loving…. and the focus of their faith is actually on being better people, not on professing to the “right religion”. If only more Christians thought like these guys.

Imitation of Christ-
This author, a German monk from the 14th century, really had a deep love for God, and a never-ending desire to perfect himself following the model of Christ. It really makes people take an introspective look at themselves. Maybe that's why this book, written more than a couple centuries ago, is just as impactful and widely read around the world today.

01-08-2008, 09:45 AM	#54 (permalink)
nkrummy Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: on the east coast, originally west coast Posts: 38	Here are my recommendations: Mans Search for Meaning- Wow- just wow. Awesome book written by a holocaust survivor who has a more positive forward-thinking mindset than most people I know. His conclusions really resonate with me. His argument that we all seek meaning and we all have a purpose makes sense- and it doesn’t require you to have spiritual belief to do so. The Science of Good and Evil- Breaks apart our emotions, beliefs, and moral constructs in the context of biology and evolution. Why do humans believe what they believe? Where did our concept of right and wrong really come from? He seeks to explain all of these questions through social anthropology and biology- great read! If God is Love- Written by two liberal Quaker ministers, a refreshingly awesome take on Christianity in which God really lives of up to be all loving…. and the focus of their faith is actually on being better people, not on professing to the “right religion”. If only more Christians thought like these guys. Imitation of Christ- This author, a German monk from the 14th century, really had a deep love for God, and a never-ending desire to perfect himself following the model of Christ. It really makes people take an introspective look at themselves. Maybe that's why this book, written more than a couple centuries ago, is just as impactful and widely read around the world today.