Reinventing God: Finding Faith In A World Filled With Anger And Fear

Tolstoy, Matthew Fox, Thomas Paine, the Dalai Lama, Huston Smith, and others explore the changing face of God and the volatile physics of religion. In this provocative anthology, Mark Robert Waldman has gathered works from some of the world's foremost religious and political thinkers and philosophers to examine the ever-changing landscape of religion. A diverse collection, Reinventing God offers essays on the evolution of America's "alternative religions"; women and the politics of Islamic fundamentalism; the cult as an essential element of American society; the neuropsychological basis of religions; the use of psychedelic drugs to induce religious experiences; scientific attempts to understand religious ecstasy; and more. In addition, Waldman includes seminal works by Paine and Tolstoy. An elegant and challenging work of literature, Reinventing God is a balanced and inclusive addition to the ongoing dialogue about religion.