“‘ What will be the benefit of giving enslaved Africans christianity? “It is a matter of astonishment, that there should be any objection at all; for the duty of giving religious instruction to our Negroes, and the benefits flowing from it, should be obvious to all. The benefits, we conceive to be incalculably great,ContinueContinue reading “Book of the Day "How To Make A Negro Christian"”
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Book of the Day “How To Make A Negro Christian”
“What will be the benefit of giving enslaved Africans christianity? “It is a matter of astonishment, that there should be any objection at all; for the duty of giving religious instruction to our Negroes, and the benefits flowing from it, should be obvious to all. The benefits, we conceive to be incalculably great, and [one] of them [is] there will be greater subordination …among the Negroes (page 52).”
Book of the Day "Why I Am Not a Christian"
Why I Am Not a Christian: Four Conclusive Reasons to Reject the Faith Dr. Richard Carrier, world-renowned philosopher and historian, explains the four reasons he does not accept the Christian religion, describing four facts of the world that, had they been different, he would believe. Those four reasons are God’s silence, God’s inaction, the lackContinueContinue reading “Book of the Day "Why I Am Not a Christian"”
Book of the Day "Illuminati"
A nuclear researcher is found murdered in his Swiss laboratory. Strange symbols are engraved on his chest, symbols that only Harvard professor Robert Langdon can decipher. What he discovers deeply frightens him: the symbols belong to the legendary secret society of the “Illuminati”. The community seems to have been brought back to life, andContinueContinue reading “Book of the Day "Illuminati"”
Book of the Day "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind"
From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity’s creation and evolution – a number one international best seller – that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be “human”. One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different speciesContinueContinue reading “Book of the Day "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind"”
Book of the Day "Not the Impossible Faith"
Not the Impossible Faith is a tour de force in that genre, dissecting and refuting the oft-repeated claim that Christianity could not have succeeded in the ancient world unless it was true. Though framed as a detailed rebuttal to Christian apologist J.P. Holding (author of The Impossible Faith), Carrier takes a general approach thatContinueContinue reading “Book of the Day "Not the Impossible Faith"”
Book of the Day "Faith vs Fact: Why Science and Religion Are Incompatible"
In his provocative book, evolutionary biologist Jerry A. Coyne lays out in clear, dispassionate detail why the toolkit of science, based on reason and empirical study, is reliable, while that of religion – including faith, dogma, and revelation – leads to incorrect, untestable, or conflicting conclusions. Coyne is responding to a national climate inContinueContinue reading “Book of the Day "Faith vs Fact: Why Science and Religion Are Incompatible"”
Book of the Day "Freedom From the Known"
Krishnamurti shows how people can free themselves radically and immediately from the tyranny of the expected, no matter what their age-opening the door to transforming society and their relationships.Order This Book HEREFacebook @ KweliKush IG @ KweliKush Twitter @ RoyalKweli Pinterest @ KweliKush Become a Patron! Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks
Book of the Day "Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams"
Leading scientific expert – Professor Matthew Walker, director of UC Berkeley’s Sleep and Neuroimaging Lab – reveals his groundbreaking exploration of sleep, explaining how we can harness its transformative power to change our lives for the better. Sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life, wellness, and longevity. Until veryContinueContinue reading “Book of the Day "Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams"”
