The author of Emma’s War offers a compelling account of the link between Muslim women’s rights; Islamist opposition to the West; and the Global War on Terror; as explored through the experiences of two fascinating female champions from opposing sides of the conflict: Islam critic Ayaan Hirsi Ali and neuroscientist Aafia Siddiqui. With Emma’s War: An Aid Worker; A Warlord; Radical Islam and the Politics of Oil; journalist Deborah Scroggins achieved major international acclaim; now; in Wanted Women; Scroggins again exposes a crucial untold story from the center of an ongoing ideological war—laying bare the sexual and cultural stereotypes embraced by both sides of a conflict that threatens to engulf the world.
#490171 in Books Huston Smith 2006-09-05 2006-09-05Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .51 x 5.31l; .45 #File Name: 0060858354191 pagesSoul of Christianity Restoring the Great Tradition
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Smith convincingly argues that we need a radically theistic world-view. Nothing else will ultimately satisfy.By Amos SmithI learned a great deal from this book.Smith accurately points out that human beings are hard-wired for transcendence.That is what we yearn for instinctively.Smith also writes that liberal churches often don't offer transcendence. Instead they offer rallying cries to be good; which ultimately doesn't satisfy. And as a result of this approach many liberal churches are digging their own graves.We need a radically theistic world-view; which is the legacy of the Christian Mystics.An emphasis on justice is essential; yet without a theistic world view at the center; we miss the mark.-Amos Smith (author of Healing The Divide)0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A valuable review Christianity's contribution to world religionsBy TitillatedAn outstanding review of the core strengths of Christianity and the ways cultural developments in the 20th and early 21st centuries have impacted Christianity. It is clarifying to read a synthesis from a longtime dedicated Christian who is also the most sympathetic and knowledgeable student of all the major world faiths.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy CustomerThis book summarizes Christian beliefs. If you are aChristian you might pick up a few bits of new information.
