Who Is My God?: An Innovative Guide to Finding Your Spiritual Identity

ISBN 10: 189336108X / ISBN 13: 9781893361089

Published by Skylight Paths Pub, 2000

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Title: Who Is My God?: An Innovative Guide to ...

Publisher: Skylight Paths Pub

Publication Date: 2000

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis:

Your spiritual identity is an undeniable part of who you are whether you consider yourself religious or not and this book is a tool for discovering it. WHO IS MY GOD? contains the spiritual identity self test which will help you uncover the two components of your own unique spirituality. It also contains descriptions of twenty eight different spiritualalities practised in the world today from Buddhism to Roman Catholicism from Sufism to New Consciousness along with significant people you should know in each as well as books periodicals websites and contact information. Written for individual or group use WHO IS MY GOD? will help readers of all backgrounds discover their identity for themselves providing a helpful framework to begin or deepen spiritual growth.

Review:

There was a time when our spirituality was determined by the religion we were born into. Nowadays, however, our spirituality is often determined by a personal quest as an adult--a literal soul search--where seekers look within, rather than outward towards the family structure to determine their beliefs and spiritual practice. This inward quest is not an easy one, and can often lead to confusion, disassociation from all traditions, or years of dabbling without the rewards of transformation or spiritual maturity. In an attempt to lead readers through this daunting task, the editors of SkyLight Paths Publishing assembled this excellent guidebook and questionnaire.

Readers who are wary of superficial self-help spiritual writing need not worry. This is a sourcebook of integrity, not a glorified Glamour magazine quiz. By completing a comprehensive questionnaire, readers can actually glean useful information about their personal spiritual values. After compiling the results of the questionnaire, readers are then advised on which existing traditions make the best matches with their beliefs. From there the guidebook offers overviews and resources for numerous Eastern and Western traditions, including Hinduism and various forms of Buddhism. It also addresses "New Movements" such as New Consciousness Spirituality and Unity, as well as "Rediscovered Traditions" including Celtic and Wiccan spiritualities. One caveat: this is best used as a guidebook for seekers. Those who are already set on their religious paths may find it less useful, although it could be an affirming resource. --Gail Hudson