Product Description

Why are we here?
How should we live?
What happens after we die?
Why does evil exist?

Religion For Dummies explains how the world’s great religions answer questions that persist through generations. Authors Rabbi Marc Gellman and Monsignor Thomas Hartman are trusted religious advisors known as the God Squad. With wonderful wit and incredible wisdom, they host a daily talk show which reaches nearly 4 million homes in the New York area, and have appeared on numerous TV and radio shows.

This book is not a scholarly theological treatise; it’s a lively, practical, hands–on resource that will help you better understand your own religion and others. You’ll explore:

• Religion′s role in the family and in the workplace
• The beliefs and practices of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and other religions
• Religion′s impact during major passages in life such as birth, death, and marriage
• How to join a religion and how to pray
• How religion can help you deal with issues in every day life such as conflict, adversity, marriage, divorce, and more
• Religious rituals and ethics

Religion for Dummies touches on lesser–known religions (such as, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, Sikhism). It explores how people of various faiths pray, celebrate life and death, and view moral issues. The book does not tell you what to believe, but rather encourages you to live as you believe and let your religion infuse every aspect of your life. It doesn’t give simple answers to haunting, complex questions; it helps you find your own answers and pursue your own spiritual path!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #93765 in Books
• Published on: 2002-09-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 432 pages

From the Back Cover
Gain a deeper understanding of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and other faiths!

A wise and witty road map for exploring life’s big questions

Why are we here? How should we live? What happens after we die? Why does evil exist? This lively and informative reference explains how the world’s great religions answer these questions – and shows how religious beliefs and rituals give meaning to life and help us cope with conflict, adversity, marriage, and much more!

The Dummies Way

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear–out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

About the Author
Rabbi Marc Gellman and Monsignor Thomas Hartman host cable TV′s The God Squad and appear frequently on Good Morning America and Imus in the Morning. They have written several children′s books on religion.

Customer Reviews

A great overview!
I bought this book as to be honest I don't understand religion very well. I live in the UK and am a non-practicing Christian but all I see on the news is about Muslims, Hindu etc etc and to be honest I didn't know what it all meant.

Therefore this book does a great explanation of all the major religions, where they originated from, why they have the celebrations they do etc and why the conflict in some areas.

It brings you up to speed on religion and allows you to talk from an educated point of view.

Strongly recommended, an easy read (as all the dummies guides are) and one from the coffee table.

Go for it!

Not what it says on the tin
I wanted a simple objective account of the religions of the world. What I got was very biased but perhaps I should have guessed by looking at the authors. It is also written in an irritatingly jokey style and glosses over any difficulties.