Religion

[close] This global discussion group has been designed to encourage debates about important and underreported issues of our era. All you need is an enquiring mind and a desire to gain or share “underground knowledge”. This is also a place to discuss the controversial topics explored in The Underground Knowledge Series (non-fiction books) by James Morcan & Lance Morcan as well as the Underground Knowledge podcast show.

[close] "Interested in history - then you have found the right group". The History Book Club is the largest history and nonfiction group on Goodreads and these are some of our Focus Areas. We have welcomed worldwide members from over 171 countries; we are a large international group which spans the globe. Discussions: Bentley leads Cuba: An American History by Ada Ferrer (Spotlighted Book) and The Federalist Papers is an on-going study. Upcoming: River of the Gods: Genius, Courage and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile by Candice Millard (Book of the Month) Free Book Offer soon to History Book Club members - stay tuned for details - North America offering - "for HBC members only" Become a Free Reader (only at the HBC) - we will tell you how and we are currently Free Reading many books. Find Challenges for the Two Koreas, Ireland, Japan here - You can scroll through them and join the challenge that interests you.

[close] Exploring the Role of Religious Movements, Figures, and Beliefs from Ancient Civilizations (e.g., 3000 BCE - Religions of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Indus Valley) through the Medieval Period (500 CE - Rise of Christianity, Islam, Buddhism) to Modern Times (17th-21st centuries - Enlightenment, Secularization, Religious Conflicts). Analyzing how these religious developments have influenced political systems, wars, cultural identities, social structures, and global history.

[close] An Interfaith book club previously on Spirituality and Practice, we read and respectfully discuss books from many religious traditions and spiritual paths. Meetings on zoom the third Thursday of the month, 1pm EDT. Questions for reflection, announcements, discussion, resources etc. posted here.