Kal Kaplan on a Biblical Approach to Mental Health

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me too...Feel better Kal!
November 16
Hi Tal, Neil, Pieter, Romulus, all, I have had the flu and haven't had energy to write on website but have been reading. I will return. Kal
November 15
Pieter Uys added 4 blog posts
November 15
neil krahn and Tal are now friends
November 14
Pieter thanks for the book reviews! I didn't know there were books on this topic! Neil, regarding your second question "if the force of evil is our own egoism, then did God create evil or did He only create the opportunity for it in our egos? " I...
November 14
Hi Neil, Oh, I am glad you are reading these articles...i feel there is such a massive treasure of wisdom there, i am glad you are tapping into it as well!!! What is our choice if what happens will happen anyway? From what I understand, there is ...
November 14
Pieter Uys added a blog post
… with reference to different spiritual traditions. These are just my brief opinions/observations, I am no expert on the perception of these matters in all religions nor have I read enough to consider all angles and of course there are exceptions ...
November 13
Hi Tall, here is my review of Jon Entine's book which is a massive tome to read through. Abraham's Children: Race, Identity, and the DNA of the Chosen People Hardcover: 432 pages Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (October 24, 2007) ISBN-10: 04...
November 13
 

Blog Posts

Pieter Uys

Moving spiritual quest

Salvation on Sand Mountain: Snake Handling and Redemption in Southern Appalachia
by Dennis Covington

Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Da Capo Press; reissue edition (August 11, 2009)
ISBN-10: 0306818361
ISBN-13: 978-0306818363


This remarkable book tells of the author's interest in the serpent-handling Holiness believers of the south, his own spiritual journey and the search for his roots. Covington attended his first snake handling service in 1992 at the Church of Jesus With Signs Follo… Continue

Posted by Pieter Uys on November 15, 2009 at 10:52am

Pieter Uys

Faith such as this …

Serpent-handling believers
byThomas Burton


Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: University of Tennessee Press; 1 edition (March 1993)
ISBN-10: 087049788X
ISBN-13: 978-0870497889


In this absorbing work, Burton presents a balanced view of serpent handling believers, their history and religious culture. Combining academic research and oral sources, the author charts the history of the phenomenon while examining the legal and ethical issues associated with the practice. Although it is a schola… Continue

Posted by Pieter Uys on November 15, 2009 at 8:19am

Pieter Uys

Following the Signs

The Serpent Handlers
by Fred W. Brown; Jeanne McDonald

Paperback: 356 pages
Publisher: John F Blair Pub; 2 edition (October 1, 2007)
ISBN-10: 0895873524
ISBN-13: 978-0895873521

Serpent handling is a controversial practice that is often sensationalized by the media. However, the adherents of the Signs Following churches generally avoid publicity. That is what makes this book so special: The believers speak for themselves in telling their own true stories in their own words. What emerges… Continue

Posted by Pieter Uys on November 15, 2009 at 8:14am

Pieter Uys

Some rambling on Body & Soul, Life & Death ...

… with reference to different spiritual traditions.

These are just my brief opinions/observations, I am no expert on the perception of these matters in all religions nor have I read enough to consider all angles and of course there are exceptions everywhere.

AZTEC: Death-worship.

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN: Totally death-obsessed. Everything revolved around the next world. There were two souls, one of which was called “ka”, the other “ba” which had some connection to the body.

EASTERN: The concept of… Continue

Posted by Pieter Uys on November 13, 2009 at 8:30pm

Nancy A Norman

RSMH Alumna Vivian Skolnick makes her mark!

I thought you might be interested in a new work by one of our alumna.

The Biblical Path to Psychological Maturity
Psychological Insights into the Weekly Torah Readings
By Vivian Skolnick...



http://www.trafford.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-000130628

Posted by Nancy A Norman on November 13, 2009 at 12:21pm

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Nancy A Norman

Online course registration for Spring is open

Started by Nancy A Norman Oct 19.

Melissa McCutcheon

Real Hope, Real Validation 1 Reply

Started by Melissa McCutcheon. Last reply by Tal Sep 23.

 
 

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