Learning More About the World's Religions
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Learning More About the World's Religions

Growing up, I was taught all there is to know about Christianity, but my family didn't put a lot of emphasis in trying to get to know the religions of other people from around the world. As a result, I had a lot of questions once I became an adult and started to do some traveling. I found myself visiting different churches and places of worship to get answers, and most of what I learned was simply fascinating. Today, I enjoy helping others understand the differences and similarities between various religions because I feel that it brings us closer together as humans. So I started this blog to provide insight and information about some of the most notorious religions of all time. I hope you enjoy what you find here!

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Turning The Page : 3 Unique Things You Can Do With Used Spiritual Books

Deanna Peterson

Books can inspire you, take you away from your drab reality, and teach you about the world and your place in it. A second-hand book store magnifies the transformative potential of good reads, because you receive more book for the buck.

There are 3 awesome things you can do with all of the great spiritual books, novels and how-to manuals you pick up at your local used book store:

1) Use attractive books to decorate your home.

For some people, books are more than just paper and bindings. These types of readers love the heft and the smell of books, and they don't feel comfortable in a home without shelves full of them.

If you're this sort, you can actually use books to decorate your home or to create ambiance in a specific room. You might group books of the same hue together to create a bold splash of accent color. Perhaps you have a small meditation or prayer area that would be enhanced by the calming presence of your favorite spiritual books, either stacked or arranged serenely.

Some decorators purchase books by the pound, which they then recover or turn into unique furniture. Books have a new attraction, they say, because so many people are reading on electronic devices rather than reading print text. Books provide an element of nostalgia, while also making you look like a well-read person when visitors come calling.

2) Create an interfaith library.

If you are a seeker, or are just curious about other faiths, a used book store is the best place to find volumes of writing about religions you'd like to study. For a small investment, you can find religious texts, sermons, meditations, books of holidays, and biographies of notable spiritual leaders.

Having a collection that spans all faiths is a good idea if you have children at home, too. If they have a question about a specific religion or denomination, they can use the interfaith library you've assembled to find the answers.

No matter where they are on the globe, young people today are more spiritual than they are religious. They appreciate having a lot of background information about everything. They want to discover spirituality in a free, organic way. Your library will help you and your children understand the diversity of beliefs among all people on earth.

3) Find icons and inspiration.

If you're looking for inspirational messages, used books are an ideal source. Illustrated spiritual books may have colorful, frame-ready quotes to place in rooms where you sometimes need a boost. Since the books cost less than brand new copies, you can feel good about sprucing up your space and about recycling them this way.

Some people desire a more personal connection with a saint or deity. They want an image, perhaps an artistic rendering of the characteristics of a spiritual hero. These portraits, sometimes called icons, will be found in used books, and are suitable for placing at an altar or other reflection point.

You may also want to use stencils, stickers or freestyle painting to copy large inspirational passages on your walls. When you find an intriguing statement or question in a used book, jot it down or mark the place. Decide which sayings will positively motivate you, and boldly decorate your walls.  This style works well on larger walls, on spots needing a bit of personality, and in spaces where you go to meditate or pray.

If you want to know more, or have other questions, try contacting a company such as pioneerbook.com to learn more.


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