Religion Myths

Many Christians feel bombarded by the messages they hear and the trends they see in our rapidly changing world. How can we resist being conformed to the pattern of this world? What will faithfulness to Christ look like in these tumultuous times? How can we be true to the gospel in a world where myths and false visions of the world so often prevail? In This is Our Time, Trevin Wax provides snapshots of 21st-century American life in order to help Christians understand the times.

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Do you love Santa Claus? If you’re like most people you probably do, because Santa Claus is the face of Christmas for many of us. Have you ever wondered how Santa Claus came to be? Would you like to know more about Santa Claus? If so, this is the audiobook for you.

Do you like stories about ghosts and dragons? How about tales of magical beings and terrifying beasts? Chinese mythology has all of those things and more, as it presents a rich and powerful tapestry. Whatever the origin of these tales, they remain captivating stories with the power to enchant us centuries - or even millennia - after they were first told.

Orphaned by war, abandoned by his people, and adopted by a priest, Olaf’s life was marked by confusion. Struggling with his identity he finds love and passion that soothed the anger that lay beneath the surface. But his resentment toward the gods for stealing his youth set Olaf on a quest to find his father and exact revenge on the King of the Franks. Accompanied by his adopted father, Olaf finds that the battle within is as fierce as the battle with ax and blade. The Priest’s Son is the final book in the Viking Chronicles, where the gods rage against one another for the souls of men, ...

Space is vast, but rarely do we think that time is vast, too. Are we the first to visit Earth? Are we the only ones to ever do so? Since ancient times there have been strange stories of strange visitors from the stars. Ancient man often referred to these beings as gods and goddesses, but with a more modern perspective, many have begun to see these age-old myths and legends much differently. One of the most remarkable new interpretations is the ancient astronaut theory.

Moms have been hoodwinked - tricked into believing lies that keep them from not only enjoying motherhood, but forging friendships with other moms who might tackle the tasks of motherhood differently. Myths such as “Mothering is natural, easy, and instinctive” cause moms to feel like failures if they have questions or apprehensions in raising their kids.

The Great Deception of American Christianity Without Christ exposes the condition of the American Church today, which has evolved mostly into a mixture of man-made traditions, false teachings, unscriptural practices, doctrines of demons, hypocrisy, religious superstitions, false prophets, man-made myths, and a money machine. If you have ever wondered if something just doesn't seem right with our American Christianity, then you need to listen to this book.

Do you want to learn about Sumerians? The changes that took рlасе on the Mesopotamian рlаin bеtwееn the Tigris аnd Euрhrаtеѕ rivers in thе fourth аnd third millеnniа BC are of сruсiаl importance in understanding ѕubѕеԛuеnt developments in Wеѕtеrn Aѕiа аnd bеуоnd. Sinсе 1991, it hаѕ nоt bееn possible tо dig in Irаԛ itѕеlf, аnd аѕ a dirесt result оf this, thеrе hаѕ bееn аn еxрlоѕiоn of аrсhаеоlоgiсаl асtivitу in nеighbоring countries, ѕuсh аѕ Sуriа and thе Gulf Stаtеѕ.

Anno Domini, in the year of our Lord, for God so loved the world, that he sent his only begotten daughter, Candice…She hasn’t spoken to him since. On her 28th birthday, Jesus and Satan sit down with their militant baby sister, Candice, still not pleased she was drafted into the family business and determined to carve out her own niche in the firmament.

An inspirational story of one man’s journey up the the end of life with his father. Filled with beautiful introspections into the nature of family and relationships, Hanson pulls no punches when questioning the struggles we all face with difficult life and death decisions. In a highly personal style, he shares the revelations, discoveries, and growth he discovered by his father’s deathbed. In our world of highly effective medicine and life-support, most of us will face difficult and wrenching decisions at some point: When does life begin and end? What are the complexions of distinction ...

In 2012, an incredible phenomenon began to occur. Internet users, in earnest, began reporting frightening encounters with emaciated, pale, hairless humanoids that, for the most part, crawled on all fours. Internet users attempted to equate these entities with characters of Native American mythology, oblivious to the fact that the humanoids in these encounters bore a resemblance to the fictional Rake. Many witnesses suggested that they were "Skinwalkers," medicine men or witches of traditional Navajo lore who possess the ability to transform into animals.

From the spectre of Queen Victoria, to Mary Queen of Scots’s picky ghost, and from Henry VIII and the restless phantoms of his many wives, to Oliver Cromwell, who claimed to have conversed with the ghosts of Kings long gone, we are going to be exploring the haunted history of the Royal Family.

Whether it's the adventures of Greek gods and goddesses or Norse trickster tales, we all love to hear a good story. Best-selling author Kenneth C. Davis gives readers a taste of these enchanting myths and the diverse people who tell them. In his trademark question-and-answer style peppered with entertaining sidebars and quotes, he also shows how almost every civilization's mythology shares common themes.

Over 2000 years ago, Jesus announced the end of Satan’s Kingdom, yet an overemphasis on the subject of Spiritual Warfare has reemerged the past 40 years. Between a fragile gospel and a fear mongering eschatology could it be possible that we have continued the illegal conversation shared between Eve and the serpent in the garden?

Uncovering the Myth of Spiritual Covering is adapted from a chapter of the widely disseminated book, Charismatic Captivation - Authoritarian Abuse & Psychological Enslavement in Neo-Pentecostal Churches. That book exposes the widespread problem of authoritarian abuse that has been flourishing virtually unabated for decades since it was first infused into the very fabric, foundation, and functions of the Charismatic/Neo-Pentecostal church during the false movement known as the Discipleship/Shepherding Movement (1970-77).

Could it be that mistaken beliefs about evangelism lead to a decrease in getting it done? Ten Modern Evangelism Myths recounts the most popular misconceptions about evangelism followed by an easy-to-understand response. Every Christian who wants to share their faith will find encouragement here to be bolder and more direct in their approach - while still showing love to those in their predicament of unbelief. You'll be more effective because you will be clearer about Christianity and more clearly yourself when talking about it.

Tackling a host of myths and prejudices commonly leveled at atheism, this captivating audiobook bursts with sparkling, eloquent arguments. The authors rebut claims that range from atheism being just another religion to the alleged atrocities committed in its name.

This exquisite encyclopedia takes you on a informational journey through the realm of mysterious creatures that have intrigued humanity for centuries. Delving into the depths of cryptozoology. From the elusive Bigfoot to the enigmatic Loch Ness Monster, the haunting Mothman to the otherworldly Aliens

Just as the title implies, this book reveals how you have been deceived on a MASSIVE scale that scripture actually prophesied (Rev 12:9, 20:7-8), we have researched the numerous " prophetic understandings" being widely taught, and they are wrong. This, seven years later, when I began learning, still astonishes me. That is the mythbusting aspect of the book or 1st argument presented, the 2nd argument is the replacement offered. So, even if you disagree with the replacement, that is only the second argument and you are still freed from the myth!