![]() In the first part of the book, Smith traces the three great periods in human history: the traditional, the modern, and the postmodern highlighting the achievements and deficiencies of each. ![]() In fact, he finds that too much of what passes as religion these days is actually a privatized and ungrounded debasement of true religion. ![]() ![]() Weaving together insights from comparative religions, theology, philosophy, science, and history, along with examples drawn from current events and his own extraordinary personal experience, Smith gives both a convincing historical and social critique and a profound expression of hope for the spiritual condition of humanity.ĭespite the widespread belief that these are halcyon days for religion and spiritual awareness, Smith shows how our everyday worldview is instead dominated by a narrow scientism, materialism, and consumerism that push issues of morality, meaning, and truth to the outer margins of society and our lives. Huston Smith, the most eloquent and respected world authority on religion, offers a timely manifesto on the urgent need to restore the role of religion as the primary humanizing force for individuals and society. ![]()
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