What do you think of the religious aspect of the book?

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After finishing the book, I felt it was a little too religious. It was so focused on the Christian religion that readers with other religious beliefs might not enjoy it as much.
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This is an inspiring book for Christians only. I was extremely surprised that this wasn't explained to the reader before reading the book. I'm not against this types of books, but this wasn't what I expected to read when I choose the book to read.
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I really don't have issues with the religious aspect of this book. Even though it is a christian book people of other religion who are open-minded can still get the most out of this book.
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I agree, but an unbeliever can also use this book to his advantage. Although the writer suggests being close to God, he doesn't try to impose it on the reader.
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From the title of the book, I feel the book is too religious and non-Christians won't enjoy reading it.
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Post by Avishi »

I agree with your points. The content is far too religious. But this book basically written for Christian leaders and followers. So it's not a issue at all. Much of the self-help books I've read up to this point have been based on Christian beliefs. Now I'm used to them. They didn't bother me at all.
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I think it is okay that the author chose a biblical figure that is popular and known for doing big things.
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I had no idea what kind of religious writing I would encounter before I even began to read this book. Personally, I enjoyed reading some of the religious contents. However, I concur that perhaps Christian readers would prefer this book.
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If religion had not been given the kind of prominence it was in the book, I believe that a wider readership from diverse backgrounds would have found the book to be more approachable. Not all readers will actually like the contents of the book because of the religious contents.
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I still believe that the aim of the book could have been accomplished without the lens that religion provided, despite the fact that it did contribute in some cases to elaborating on the point that the author was trying to convey.
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PeterRabitt20 wrote: 04 May 2021, 14:40 At first glance, I thought the book was for general readers (not a specific religion). I was hoping for that since it seemed like it contained good advice. I also found that it was geared towards religious leadership. Nonetheless, I took some things for myself.
I thought the same thing initially.
I was looking for inspiration when I started reading the book, something that would motivate me to go after my aspirations. However, as this book was obviously written for a religious audience, believers will find it more applicable than non-believers.
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I believe the book would have served a larger audience if the author had minimized its religious aspects. However, as a Christian, I found the tip, especially the insistence on faith, quite helpful.
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I don’t feel this book is to religious or focuses on God to much. In my opinion only, God gives us our own minds and our own thoughts. He gives us the Bible teachings and lots of other ways to lead us to a happy, peaceful life, but He is also such a loving God, that he will not stand in our way if we want to choose our own way, which is far different from what He knows is best for us.
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Post by Flourish Sunday »

I concur that the book can come across as a bit too religious. The attempt this section is designed to reflect on the entire chapter, therefore I don't think it's too horrible. Although it is a self-help book, in my opinion, the author is targeting Christians.
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I enjoyed the religious aspect. I was able to follow with some of the verses in the book. Some were added as songs. So I would say that it was not over religious.
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