John R. Mabry

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The Monster God : Coming to Terms with the Dark Side of Divinity
2008
The God of anger and judgment has been with us since the dawn of time, and surfaces widely today in the theology and experience of believers of all kinds of faith. This personal memoir provides a reflective, easy to read theological and philosophical analysis of how this god came to haunt our collective imaginations, how we can come to terms with him and where we go from here. It explores the darker aspect of the divine in many of the world's Native traditions, as well as each of the three domin....[more]
The Way of Thomas : Nine Insights for Enlightened Living from the Secret Sayings of Jesus
2007
The book highlights the differences between the teachings of Thomas' Jesus and Paul's. For the Jesus of Thomas is not a savior come down from heaven, but a man who has awakened to the truth of the interconnectedness of all things. The parallels to Buddhism are numerous. It is in this lost Gospel that Christianity, Judaism, and Buddhism meet as a single, coherent message. This book consolidates these forgotten teachings into nine inspiring, easy-to-grasp insights that make this ancient book a pra....[more]
God Has One Eye the Mystics of the World
2006
According to Mabry, mystics are not popular amongst the orthodox of any religion. Almost every one of the religious leaders who founded world religions began their careers as mystics who spoke about what they had seen, and were promptly declared heretics.
I Believe in A God Who Is Growing
2006
In this series of sermons, the Rev. Dr. John R. Mabry provides an entertaining and coherent introduction to process thought and interprets the most fundamental aspects of Christian theology--including the Apostles' Creed and the Sacraments--in light of its unique perspective.
Who Are the Independent Catholics?
2006
This text introduces readers to the Independent Catholic movement in a friendly, easy-to-read style that will not tax their patience or their wallets. The text focuses on the most common varieties of Independent Catholicism in hopes of providing a short, useful orientation to the newcomer. (Catholic)
God Is A Great Underground River
2006
Columns written by the Rev. Mabry for "Creation Spirituality" magazine along with many other essays, articles, and homilies that contrast and illumine the wisdom of various faith traditions have been compiled into one volume.
Noticing the Divine : An Introduction to Interfaith Spiritual Guidance
2006
An essential textbook for beginning spiritual directors, Noticing the Divine utilizes wisdom from the religions of the world to teach the basic skills needed to offer spiritual direction to people of all traditions. It introduces the foundational concepts and techniques needed to responsibly and professionally practice the art of spiritual guidance. Among the religious traditions covered are Judaism, Christianity, Taoism, Buddhism, and Hinduism.
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