......that isn't the Bible
2006-11-26 13:47:40 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No Bible becuase its too obvious.
2006-11-26 13:50:22 · update #1
the bible
2006-11-26 13:50:15 · answer #1 · answered by Hannah's Grandpa 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
For my mother, it was the Bible Story series she bought for us kids, and the Encyclopedia Britannica, she bought for my older sisters. While putting the Britannicas away, the first volume fell open to the section of the Noah's Ark. She grew up in a Catholic orphanage, and she had been taught that it was a boat, instead of what it was, a floating box.
That got her started on looking up other things, such as the origins of the holidays. From there, it only took a knock on the door one day. It was Jehovah's Witness and she began studying. My stepfather actively oppose it, throwing away the books and making trouble for the JWs when they came to the house to study with her. He was a Korean War Veteran.
They both have now been JWs for over 40 years. They are both walking their last paths in life, as health problems mount, so I don't know if they will see the end to this system of things before they pass away.
2006-11-26 22:23:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. The Imitation of Christ, by Thomas A Kempis
2. Witness of Hope, by Pope John Paul II
3. Works of Love are Works of Peace, Mother Teresa of Calcutta and the Missionaries of Charity, by Michael Collopy
4. The Blessed Eucharist, by Fr. Michael Muller, CSSR
5. The Seven Story Mountain, by Thomas Merton
2006-11-26 21:56:31 · answer #3 · answered by Lives7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the Bible is the one book that completely changed my life. No other book has done that, but several others have had an impact on me. Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers is one that comes to mind. Mere Christianity, by C.S. Lewis also did something, though I'm not sure what exactily. Also there are several books by Steve HIll, Mike Brown, and Ralph Neighbor.
2006-11-26 21:49:11 · answer #4 · answered by Consuming Fire 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The course in miracles has changed my life in ways that are difficult to explain.
I see the world much differently than I did before. Instead of a scary world that might be out to get us, I see a loving world that is working perfectly as God intended.
I know how strange this may sound but it is the truth.
The bible left me with far more questions than answers. The course simplified everything.
Love and blessings Don
2006-11-26 21:53:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
2006-11-26 22:13:51 · answer #6 · answered by D.D. F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apart from the Bible Uncle Toms Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe. It taught me about compassion and understanding for Negroes and what they went through with being used for slaveryby white people.
2006-11-26 21:56:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the bible is an obvious one...i'm also gonna say the two that i've read already from Mitch Albom..."Tuesdays With Morrie", and "The Five People You Meet In Heaven". two very good books
2006-11-26 21:54:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There have been some that enhanced it...Peoples History of the United States, House of War, Sex Drugs and Cocoa Puffs, Of Human Bondage....Just to name a few
2006-11-26 21:52:29 · answer #9 · answered by Katy_Kat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Healing the Shame That Binds You
by John Bradshaw
Kinda saved my life.
2006-11-26 21:55:13 · answer #10 · answered by milomax 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pulling Your Own Strings by Dr. Wayne Dyer
2006-11-26 22:10:53 · answer #11 · answered by February Rain 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋