Spiritual Transformation in America: Meaning, Impact & Modern Applications for Personal Growth
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Spiritual Transformation in America-what it means to all of us The United States is reported to be the most religious nation in the Western world. Nevertheless, major shifts are taking place in affiliation, observance, and practices. Exposure to different cultures, religions and spiritual practices is influencing what we think and what we believe. Tough questions are asked; contradictions are explored; conventional wisdom is challenged. Read and understand what is behind the dramatic spiritual and religious changes taking place in America. Most religions have lost ground. Americans have become "freelancers" They are exploring new faiths and new dimensions in spirituality.41 percent of Americans no longer follow the religion they were brought up in. Fewer belong to congregations The "Bible Belt" is less Baptist. The "Rust Belt" is less Catholic. Religions are using technology to reinvent services There is more, much more to this story. Learn which church is losing membership at the highest rate. Discover which religions are gaining members and what is influencing their growth. Understand the generational gap in religious belief and practice, and what it means politically. The author asks the question that is often avoided: "Just what do we believe when we say we believe in God" * * * "Carol Green has written a remarkable book covering every aspect of religion-from sex to astrology. Green challenges conventional wisdom and unveils contradictions. Her book raises critical questions about the role of religion and spirituality in our own lives. It also provides a comprehensive backdrop describing religion in America, where it is and where it is going. A must read for any educated citizen" Dr. Nancy K. Schlossberg, Professor Emerita, University of Maryland. Author: Revitalizing Retirement: Reshaping Your Identity, Relationships and Purpose
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Section: Literary SceneThis month's second featured title, Spiritual Transformation in America, was written by another Sarasota resident - Carol B. Green. (AuthorHouse 2010, $18.99). The book is in response to what she perceives as major shifts taking place in affiliation, observance, and practices of religion in the U.S. We're becoming more open to new ideas and different dimensions of spirituality, she claims. For example, more than 40% of Americans, no longer follow the religion they were brought up in, and religions are now using technology to reinvent services.Whether you're a frequent church-goer, or not, many will appreciate this book's insight into the various facets of the U.S. religious community. Which church has the greatest rate of decline in memberships? What do we really believe when we say we believe in God? How does the generational gap of religious members affect belief and practice? What type of influence does religion have on politics, and vice-versa? How does God fit into our lives? More descriptive than prescriptive, Spiritual Transformation in America is an investigation into the role of spirituality and religion in our lives today. This information presented -- often taken from surveys, books, essays, interviews, and speeches -- raise critical crucial questions, and also pays attention to the perspective of America's youth. While it takes stock of the present, it also offers ideas and insights on the state of spirituality of America of tomorrow.While Green also authored another book, The Franchise Survival Guide, she is perhaps best known for her work in the business world. She served as President/CEO of Weight Watchers of the Rocky Mountain Region, Inc. and she's been quoted in Business Age, Wall Street Journal, and other sources for her expertise on franchising. A member of many board of directors of not and for-profit organizations, Green serves as Vice-Chairman of First America Bank with operations in Sarasota and Manatee counties in Florida.Perhaps soon she'll be known less as a business guru and more as a writer who can tackle the difficult subject of religion with grace, eloquence, and candor.
