Evolution of Faith and Religion

About the Book

ORIGINS: The mystery of higher entity captured the imagination of primitive cultures as 'Spirits'. The book explores how the early Homo sapiens used rituals to appease spirits and devised traditions.

PHILOSOPHIES emerged between 800 and 200 BCE during the Axial Period, in the East and West. RELIGIONS began with the revelations of Prophets which became 'The Word' in religious texts, the basis of organized religions i.e. Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism . These are explored for their origins and historical perspective for a clear understanding. Similarity in the teachings and how the sectarian divisions appeared are discussed. Role of women is traced back to 1880 BCE and how it was diminished.

REFERENCE BOOK for parents, teachers, and preachers to engage global youth to the cultural and religious insights so that they can interact with people around the globe as well informed persons. Interviews with religious leaders of the world show that spirituality is the unifying link in all faiths. Explore......................

About the Author

A SPIRITUAL YOUTH: At age 3 Ajit walked into the Prayer Room to offer prayers imitating his parents. Growing up he felt the urgency to read scriptures and grew conscious of spirituality and faith in God.

A TEACHER: He earned his PhD from the University of Brotish Columbia, Canada. Professor Ajit Randhawa retired as chairman of sciences division at a South Carolina college after teaching for 29 years, having been recognized with the South Caarolina "Governor's Distinguished Professor" award.

SPIRITUALITY IS THE KEY, YOUTH ARE OUR HOPE: He bows to all faiths imbued with spirituality and believes that everyone has inner voice, the divine awareness, only if one is attuned to it. "Evolution of Faith and Religion-An Exploration" is a message to the global youth to understand the unity of mankind and turn the tide of conflict and chaos around the world. Human race is linked biologically and humanity is chemically connected to the universe. Young minds in their purity and innocence, offer hope that they will respect mankind in all its diversity to experience the innate spark that transcends cultures, polotics, sectarian divisions and the lingering prejudices in the world. Spirituality gives us the following blue printto become human beings as God intended: RELINQUISH: Ego, Greed, Hatred, Attachment, Lust. ACQUIRE: Truth, Compassion,  Contentment, Faith, Purity of thoughts, Sharing with those in need.

Life is a purpose, Fulfil it. said Mother Teresa. This book is an act of inspiration after I was given an extension in life. Explore...