Is this book equally suitable for anyone with any religious beliefs?

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 03 Dec 2020, 20:48

Eareeves99 wrote: ↑03 Dec 2020, 12:32 In light of the author's lack of belief in much besides his own opinion, this book would be appropriate for anyone desiring to read opinion with some science mixed in. However, the author makes many of his arguments against Catholic practices. To understand what he is protesting, the reader must either have knowledge of the Bible & the Catholic church or simply accept what he claims as the foundation of his argument to be true. I have little knowledge of the Catholic church, but enough knowledge of the Bible to understand that his evidence and line of reasoning isn't strong enough to disprove centuries of research in 120 pages.

I thought the same. One should have some knowledge regarding the bible as well as the church to get the opinions of author exactly. Since the author criticizes some of the common ppractises, the religious ones will feel like being opposed

Ari Martinez · Post by **Ari Martinez** » 04 Dec 2020, 02:06

I think the author is targeting Christians as the primary audience of this book. However, I believe this book is suited for everyone, especially those with an open mind. Just because this book talks about religion does not mean non-religious people can't enjoy it. I am personally not Catholic and I do not agree with much of the doctrine of the Catholic Church, but I still found the book intriguing.

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 04 Dec 2020, 08:06

Twylla wrote: ↑03 Dec 2020, 15:50 I think this book has a target audience of Christians with belief systems based on the Bible. I don't think it would appeal to students of Eastern religions, for example. The specific concepts of deity would probably not transfer.

The author being a Catholic, mainly his studies are based on Catholicism and the bible. So I too think that this book will basically be appealing to Catholics and Catholicism related religion believers

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 04 Dec 2020, 08:08

Arimart99 wrote: ↑04 Dec 2020, 02:06 I think the author is targeting Christians as the primary audience of this book. However, I believe this book is suited for everyone, especially those with an open mind. Just because this book talks about religion does not mean non-religious people can't enjoy it. I am personally not Catholic and I do not agree with much of the doctrine of the Catholic Church, but I still found the book intriguing.

Yes, apparently the main target audience is Catholics and anyone who has a background knowledge about the bible and the church. Still others too can get a thing or two from this since science, philosophy and universe are common topics for anyone

RHD · Post by **RHD** » 04 Dec 2020, 09:19

I believe some readers might find it controversial. Staunch believers aren't easily swayed, nor are they open minded. A sensitive christian might even find it insulting and blasphemous!

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 04 Dec 2020, 13:25

RHD wrote: ↑04 Dec 2020, 09:19 I believe some readers might find it controversial. Staunch believers aren't easily swayed, nor are they open minded. A sensitive christian might even find it insulting and blasphemous!

That is quite true. However religious you are you can try this if you are open minded. Otherwise there is a high chance that one might feel offended and insulted

readsbyarun · Post by **readsbyarun** » 09 Dec 2020, 15:09

I don't fully consider this book to be religious as the facts mentioned are almost common in nature irrespective of the religions.

Kaitlyn Canedy · Post by **Kaitlyn Canedy** » 09 Dec 2020, 19:30

I think that those with religious preferences would get very offended by what the author has to say. As someone who is a Christian, some of the concepts bothered me. But at the same time, I try to keep an open mind about what the author is trying to say.

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 10 Dec 2020, 00:17

Katie Canedy wrote: ↑09 Dec 2020, 19:30 I think that those with religious preferences would get very offended by what the author has to say. As someone who is a Christian, some of the concepts bothered me. But at the same time, I try to keep an open mind about what the author is trying to say.

Agreed. Religious ones will not withstand the author's questioning regarding the religious interpretations since some of them will be offensive for them. So, if anyone wants to read this one, it is better to have an open mind

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 10 Dec 2020, 00:28

readsbyarun wrote: ↑09 Dec 2020, 15:09 I don't fully consider this book to be religious as the facts mentioned are almost common in nature irrespective of the religions.

Maybe you are correct. This book contains science as well as philosophy. So it can't be taken as a religious book. Yet it has religious material too. So will it be suitable for any reader with any religious belief?

Nedbrian · Post by **Nedbrian** » 11 Dec 2020, 07:27

I believe she targeted it for all religions given that she has knowledge of some religions such as Hinduism. Her sole aim would be said to be to accommodate other religions while still passing across information.

Post by **Caroline Anne Richmond** » 11 Dec 2020, 08:23

I think it can be appreciated by all readers of all beliefs if they are open to other opinions and scientific theories. It should be read with an open mind and the information taken as a learning experience to many different religious beliefs and science based academia, spanning a spectrum of many individuals understanding and belief system.

Joan642 · Post by **Joan642** » 11 Dec 2020, 14:26

I don't think this book is suitable for everyone, except they are very open minded.and also capable of understanding the author's scientific ideas.

Vine Michael · Post by **Vine Michael** » 11 Dec 2020, 18:51

I think it's for everyone to read. This book is focused on quantum physics and this therefore makes it readable by all.

Huini Hellen · Post by **Huini Hellen** » 12 Dec 2020, 00:02

I honestly believe that all religious-based books should be read by everyone, including atheists. I believe that when a book sets your mind into turmoil because of trying to make sense out of what the author is trying to put across, it definitely should be read by everyone so as to spark those intellectual discussions and debates.