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Wilderness Cry: A Scientific And Philosophical Approach To Understanding God And The Universe
This book recognizes and addresses the hoax perpetrated on the human race by religion. In redefining God and His relationship with the universe, it justifies salvation of all its' entities by the death of Jesus. It addresses many controversial subjects such as the Bible, evil, the Trinity, Eternity, personality development, guilt, free will, marriage and sex, the legal system and many more topics. All considerations are the result of scientific and philosophic considerations. All conclusions are contradictory to what is commonly accepted and taught by organized religion; A REAL EYE-OPENER.
120 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 6, 2016
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November 14, 2021
I was raised in the 60's and 70's, post vatican II. After 12 years of Catholic School, growing up in a patriarchal home, church and world, the damage was done. Generationally speaking, I can appreciate that Mr. Hunt's experience and brainwashing was more profound than my own. Like Mr. Hunt, asking the hard questions and delving into the truth, rather than taking someone else's word for it, was liberating. My own experience was more mystical in nature and I share this in Part II of my book, Trauma to Triumph: Lessons Learned Along the Way". We can not grow or evolve if we don't take leave from an implicit trust in an outer authority. All that we need lives within us all.
I am in agreement with much of what Mr. Hunt deduces. I am also a psychotherapist and have recognized that as long as Religion serves some need in people, it will perpetuate. It serves men most of all and women continue to buy into its "justifiable" oppression. It is a part of our conditioning.
I am grateful to be able to use my training and my own experience to create space for people to explore who they are, beyond what the world wants to tell them they are. As for me, I don't believe Jesus came here to tell us who he was. I believe he came here to tell us who we are. I get to sit with others all day long and do exactly that same thing.
Thank you, Mr. Hunt.
Wilderness Cry: A Scientific And Philosophical Approach To Understanding God And The Universe by Hilary L. Hunt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was raised in the 60's and 70's, post vatican II. After 12 years of Catholic School, growing up in a patriarchal home, church and world, the damage was done. Generationally speaking, I can appreciate that Mr. Hunt's experience and brainwashing was more profound than my own. Like Mr. Hunt, asking the hard questions and delving into the truth, rather than taking someone else's word for it, was liberating. My own experience was more mystical in nature and I share this in Part II of my book, Trauma to Triumph: Lessons Learned Along the Way". We can not grow or evolve if we don't take leave from an implicit trust in an outer authority. All that we need lives within us all.
I am in agreement with much of what Mr. Hunt deduces. I am also a psychotherapist and have recognized that as long as Religion serves some need in people, it will perpetuate. It serves men most of all and women continue to buy into its "justifiable" oppression. It is a part of our conditioning.
I am grateful to be able to use my training and my own experience to create space for people to explore who they are, beyond what the world wants to tell them they are. As for me, I don't believe Jesus came here to tell us who he was. I believe he came here to tell us who we are. I get to sit with others all day long and do exactly that same thing.
Thank you, Mr. Hunt.
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I am in agreement with much of what Mr. Hunt deduces. I am also a psychotherapist and have recognized that as long as Religion serves some need in people, it will perpetuate. It serves men most of all and women continue to buy into its "justifiable" oppression. It is a part of our conditioning.
I am grateful to be able to use my training and my own experience to create space for people to explore who they are, beyond what the world wants to tell them they are. As for me, I don't believe Jesus came here to tell us who he was. I believe he came here to tell us who we are. I get to sit with others all day long and do exactly that same thing.
Thank you, Mr. Hunt.
Wilderness Cry: A Scientific And Philosophical Approach To Understanding God And The Universe by Hilary L. HuntMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was raised in the 60's and 70's, post vatican II. After 12 years of Catholic School, growing up in a patriarchal home, church and world, the damage was done. Generationally speaking, I can appreciate that Mr. Hunt's experience and brainwashing was more profound than my own. Like Mr. Hunt, asking the hard questions and delving into the truth, rather than taking someone else's word for it, was liberating. My own experience was more mystical in nature and I share this in Part II of my book, Trauma to Triumph: Lessons Learned Along the Way". We can not grow or evolve if we don't take leave from an implicit trust in an outer authority. All that we need lives within us all.
I am in agreement with much of what Mr. Hunt deduces. I am also a psychotherapist and have recognized that as long as Religion serves some need in people, it will perpetuate. It serves men most of all and women continue to buy into its "justifiable" oppression. It is a part of our conditioning.
I am grateful to be able to use my training and my own experience to create space for people to explore who they are, beyond what the world wants to tell them they are. As for me, I don't believe Jesus came here to tell us who he was. I believe he came here to tell us who we are. I get to sit with others all day long and do exactly that same thing.
Thank you, Mr. Hunt.
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January 25, 2021
John 1:23 He said, “I am a voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Make straight the way of the Lord - just as Isaiah the prophet said.” Wilderness Cry: A Scientific and Philosophical Approach to Understanding God and the Universe discusses the beliefs whose validity we may have taken for granted. Hilary L. Hunt, M.D. felt that he was lost in a wilderness – a wilderness of misinformation. Hunt examines church doctrine concerning birth control, marriage, sex, sins, amends, etc. throughout the centuries. Jesus’ teachings were all about love. The church’s teachings were more about fasting, tithing, and other rules. The author analyses difficult questions from the scientific and philosophic viewpoints. How perfect is God? How do we get to heaven? And of course, the age-old question of creation vs evolution. While Mr. Hunt believes in God, he has doubts about the disinformation and misinformation that has been spread for decades upon decades.
Mr. Hunt has taken on a difficult theological challenge with reason and intellect. I was impressed by the number of books and bibles used in research for this book. The author grew up practicing the Roman Catholic faith and adhering to its tenets. In his adulthood, he developed an extensive storehouse of knowledge in the disciplines of science and philosophy.
It seems very obvious to me that Wilderness Cry is the opinion of the author. There are many books listed in the References, but no quotes or footnotes in the text of the book. Mr. Hunt presented both sides of an issue, yet it still seemed to be very biased. The author stated that the New Testament was written to fulfill the prophecies of the Old Testament. He appears to use circular reasoning to validate his conclusions by asking a question in a negative manner. Questions and doubts from his youth seemed to influence the author’s point of view.
I give this book a rating of 2 out of 4 stars. The subject matter is difficult and the author covers many of the issues so many of us question. There is actual content to the book, no fluff. I would have liked the book to be more reader-friendly, instead of presenting like an academic study. There were a few spelling mistakes and many punctuation errors that lessened my enjoyment of the book.
I would recommend this book to a very specific audience of people with a keen interest in theologically based philosophy. Otherwise, I would not recommend this book to casual readers. It is a subject many people are not interested in reading about and it can be confusing to anyone without a background in Roman Catholicism.
Mr. Hunt has taken on a difficult theological challenge with reason and intellect. I was impressed by the number of books and bibles used in research for this book. The author grew up practicing the Roman Catholic faith and adhering to its tenets. In his adulthood, he developed an extensive storehouse of knowledge in the disciplines of science and philosophy.
It seems very obvious to me that Wilderness Cry is the opinion of the author. There are many books listed in the References, but no quotes or footnotes in the text of the book. Mr. Hunt presented both sides of an issue, yet it still seemed to be very biased. The author stated that the New Testament was written to fulfill the prophecies of the Old Testament. He appears to use circular reasoning to validate his conclusions by asking a question in a negative manner. Questions and doubts from his youth seemed to influence the author’s point of view.
I give this book a rating of 2 out of 4 stars. The subject matter is difficult and the author covers many of the issues so many of us question. There is actual content to the book, no fluff. I would have liked the book to be more reader-friendly, instead of presenting like an academic study. There were a few spelling mistakes and many punctuation errors that lessened my enjoyment of the book.
I would recommend this book to a very specific audience of people with a keen interest in theologically based philosophy. Otherwise, I would not recommend this book to casual readers. It is a subject many people are not interested in reading about and it can be confusing to anyone without a background in Roman Catholicism.
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March 8, 2021I felt some of the authors viewpoints are fascinating, viewpoints that I haven't considered previously.
Some of the things that turned my nose up are the language he uses to try and convince the reader of his ultimate 'truth'.
If the language was amended slightly, to show a deeper understanding that this book is the authors' point of view as opposed to someone who has now found that ultimate 'truth' that everyone needs to understand. Then perhaps reading it might have been more enjoyable.
The selfishness theory is fascinating. I agree with some of it. I disagree when he suggests that humankind can't break out of the selfishness mindset. I believe that we will break out of selfishness, the winner takes all mindset.
I enjoyed reading it.
Some of the things that turned my nose up are the language he uses to try and convince the reader of his ultimate 'truth'.
If the language was amended slightly, to show a deeper understanding that this book is the authors' point of view as opposed to someone who has now found that ultimate 'truth' that everyone needs to understand. Then perhaps reading it might have been more enjoyable.
The selfishness theory is fascinating. I agree with some of it. I disagree when he suggests that humankind can't break out of the selfishness mindset. I believe that we will break out of selfishness, the winner takes all mindset.
I enjoyed reading it.
January 24, 2018
Made Me Think
I enjoyed this book as it made me think and ask questions. There were many things I agreed with yet many things I questioned, thought about and reasoned over. Some things I still question and a few I still have a disagreement. Overall I found the book informative and enjoyable and I learned a few things throughout. The author came from a catholic background but it relates very well to religion in general. The main point being no matter what religion or way of life, following Jesus command to love God and love one another transcends religious lines and interpretations.
I enjoyed this book as it made me think and ask questions. There were many things I agreed with yet many things I questioned, thought about and reasoned over. Some things I still question and a few I still have a disagreement. Overall I found the book informative and enjoyable and I learned a few things throughout. The author came from a catholic background but it relates very well to religion in general. The main point being no matter what religion or way of life, following Jesus command to love God and love one another transcends religious lines and interpretations.
October 11, 2019
Made Me Think
I enjoyed this book as it made me think and ask questions. There were many things I agreed with yet many things I questioned, thought about and reasoned over. Some things I still question and a few I still have a disagreement. Overall I found the book informative and enjoyable and I learned a few things throughout. The author came from a catholic background but it relates very well to religion in general. The main point being no matter what religion or way of life, following Jesus command to love God and love one another transcends religious lines and interpretations.
I enjoyed this book as it made me think and ask questions. There were many things I agreed with yet many things I questioned, thought about and reasoned over. Some things I still question and a few I still have a disagreement. Overall I found the book informative and enjoyable and I learned a few things throughout. The author came from a catholic background but it relates very well to religion in general. The main point being no matter what religion or way of life, following Jesus command to love God and love one another transcends religious lines and interpretations.
February 16, 2021
I chose to read this because it was offered to me and I was curious. I have had many questions regarding religion. I was satisfied by some of this author's answers, but some of his ideas only left additional questions. It was insightful but it was difficult to get excited about the reading as it is not my preferred genre.
January 1, 2021
Great read!!!
The book made you realize that everyone's perception is different. The views , no matter what faith has questions that are open for discussion and different views.
The book made you realize that everyone's perception is different. The views , no matter what faith has questions that are open for discussion and different views.
February 28, 2021
2.5 stars rounded up
December 6, 2020
A Cry Like Many Others
This book was a mix between that of Bishop Shelby Spong and Michael Borg. I would recommend it to progressive Christians.
Throughout the book the main target was the Catholic Church. Understandably so. I appreciated the blunt honesty, even if it seemed at times emotionally driven. The abuse of power, control tactics, scandals, and manipulation over people by “mother church” is undeniable. What I also appreciated was how he did not “throw the baby out with the bath water” so to speak. He is firm in his faith in God despite the contradictory teachings of religion and their corruption. That is a difficult path to walk, spiritually.
At first it was almost difficult to read. I gave a lower rating because it seemed hard to follow several times. There were chapters where the content didn’t reflect the title, or the topic was left half addressed. I was left confused on the chapter of the holy trinity. It was as if he started to explain it and then detoured to go off on a tangent.
The content of the book was itself was overall very good. I would have like to see his thoughts and the subject matter better organized. There were some minor spelling mistakes and grammatical errors. As I read along from the beginning of the book many pieces did start to come together at times.
Previous knowledge of scripture and church history is needed to navigate this book. It is very condensed and not a lot of back history is given on some references mentioned.
Still in all this book is, like the title says, a cry like many others. As time goes on, the pews are more empty. In this book are reason why. People are learning more, religious leaders are losing the control they once had. They no longer strike fear in our hearts or succeed in bullying tactics. More importantly that doesn’t mean we have to lose faith either. We can simply clear the stumbling blocks set before us.
This book was a mix between that of Bishop Shelby Spong and Michael Borg. I would recommend it to progressive Christians.
Throughout the book the main target was the Catholic Church. Understandably so. I appreciated the blunt honesty, even if it seemed at times emotionally driven. The abuse of power, control tactics, scandals, and manipulation over people by “mother church” is undeniable. What I also appreciated was how he did not “throw the baby out with the bath water” so to speak. He is firm in his faith in God despite the contradictory teachings of religion and their corruption. That is a difficult path to walk, spiritually.
At first it was almost difficult to read. I gave a lower rating because it seemed hard to follow several times. There were chapters where the content didn’t reflect the title, or the topic was left half addressed. I was left confused on the chapter of the holy trinity. It was as if he started to explain it and then detoured to go off on a tangent.
The content of the book was itself was overall very good. I would have like to see his thoughts and the subject matter better organized. There were some minor spelling mistakes and grammatical errors. As I read along from the beginning of the book many pieces did start to come together at times.
Previous knowledge of scripture and church history is needed to navigate this book. It is very condensed and not a lot of back history is given on some references mentioned.
Still in all this book is, like the title says, a cry like many others. As time goes on, the pews are more empty. In this book are reason why. People are learning more, religious leaders are losing the control they once had. They no longer strike fear in our hearts or succeed in bullying tactics. More importantly that doesn’t mean we have to lose faith either. We can simply clear the stumbling blocks set before us.
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