Possibilities for Over One Hundredfold More Spiritual Information
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Description
Sir John Templeton challenges the reader to apply the same energy that has been devoted to scientific inquiry to the pursuit of spiritual information. The world is at a state of unprecedented technical expertise, but why has our knowledge and faith in our own spirituality stalled and become obsolete in recent times?
Possibilities for Over One Hundredfold More Spiritual Information seeks to address this question. It points out that our spiritual knowledge would also have the capacity to increase dramatically if we were to open our minds to the endless possibilities that await us in terms of our spiritual lives. These include altruistic love for all people, new knowledge of the Divine, and a greater sense of our place in the universe. In order for us as human beings to take advantage of all of the spiritual gifts that we have been given, we need to be open and receptive to our individual spiritual natures, and to open ourselves to the limitless spiritual possibilities available to us.
The book acknowledges the ancient scriptures and thinkers who have guided us for centuries. Vastly expanded research and the use of scientific method would only enhance our understanding of the wisdom contained within these wise teachings. The benefits of extending our spiritual knowledge might, in fact, exceed the benefits we have realized thus far from scientific and medical advances.
Possibilities seeks to reawaken our desire for spiritual knowledge pushed aside so long ago in our quest for scientific knowledge. When these fields work together, the world will reap greater rewards that we can ever imagine.
Table of Contents
Preface / vii
CHAPTER ONE An Introduction for Humble Researchers / 3
CHAPTER TWO Humble About What? / 13
CHAPTER THREE What Benefits from Humility? / 28
CHAPTER FOUR Creation Through Change / 40
CHAPTER FIVE When Is a Blossoming Time of Humanity? / 51
CHAPTER SIX The Vast Unseen / 63
CHAPTER SEVEN Progressing Concepts of the Mystery of Time / 89
CHAPTER EIGHT Possibilities for Spiritual Progress? / 100
CHAPTER NINE Love, Humility and Free Competition Accelerate Discoveries / 118
CHAPTER TEN Can Earth Serve as a School? / 130
CHAPTER ELEVEN Creative Thinking for Increasing Discoveries / 139
CHAPTER TWELVE Infinite Intellect: Some Questions for Fruitful Research / 148
CHAPTER THIRTEEN What Are Laws of Spiritual Growth? / 153
Notes / 169
APPENDIXES
APPENDIX ONE Ninety-two Questions on Humility in Theology and Science / 171
APPENDIX TWO John Templeton Foundation Purpose Clause 1998 / 180
APPENDIX THREE Board of Advisors of the John Templeton Foundation / 186
APPENDIX FOUR Trustees and Members of the John Templeton Foundation / 196
APPENDIX FIVE Recipients, Judges and Former Judges and Presiding Officers of The Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion / 198
APPENDIX SIX Catalog of Templeton Foundation Press / 206
APPENDIX SEVEN Science and Religion Organizations / 212
Endorsements and Reviews
Reviews
Theology Digest—St. Louis, MO
After a brilliant career in the financial world, Sir John Templeton retired to devote his time and energy to funding research in science and religion. His humble approach in theology and science is based on the knowledge explosion of the past century. In the light of the exponential growth in scientific knowledge, he suggests ways "to encourage over 100 fold increase in new additional spiritual information, especially through science research, to supplement the wonderful ancient scriptures." In the appendix he asks 92 questions designed to encourage religious visionaries to engage the scientific age.
Blether: The Book Review Site
Possibilities for Over One Hundredfold More Spiritual Information: The Humble Approach in Theology and Science contains a good deal of important and interesting concepts. This book identifies religion as a vibrant, active entity. It urges individuals to educate themselves about religion and seek to find answers to their questions. Moreover, this book promotes the appreciation and sharing of all spiritual and religious beliefs. Though the author uses a scientific model to illustrate his assertions, this book will be a helpful motivator to any individual interested in expanding his or her religious understanding or undertaking his or her own spiritual journey.
TCM Reviews—Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Possibilities for Over One Hundredfold More Spiritual Information: The Humble Approach in Theology and Science contains a good deal of important and interesting concepts. This book identifies religion as a vibrant, active entity. It urges individuals to educate themselves about religion and seek to find answers to their questions. Moreover, this book promotes the appreciation and sharing of all spiritual and religious beliefs. Though the author uses a scientific model to illustrate his assertions, this book will be a helpful motivator to any individual interested in expanding his or her religious understanding or undertaking his or her own spiritual journey.
BVSReviews
You might not agree with everything that’s being said in this offering, but there are a lot of very good things to mull over. Sir John Templeton doesn’t place one particular set of theological principles over another. But he has melded some of the most common theological thoughts and put forth a very humble approach to theology.