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Related Articles. And then when it talks about Holy Scriptures, it brings in Hinduism, which really doesn't believe in a singular God. So, I don't think this is actually that good for comparative religions except among people who don't have very strong beliefs. So, I'm not a fan of the ending. Jul 10, Melissa Fish rated it really liked it. We've had some issues with explaining religion to our son, because I believe and my husband does not.
This book does a great job of being non denominational, sensitive, and simple. My only criticism is that it sorta makes all of it sound like a big game of let's pretend--and certainly some people will agree with THAT, but I can see how this might be inflammatory to the serious practitioners of Christianity.
It's also a little on the long side for my kid, but it was helpful for exploring the conv We've had some issues with explaining religion to our son, because I believe and my husband does not. It's also a little on the long side for my kid, but it was helpful for exploring the conversation with him. For kids who wonder I liked this book for kids because it presents an understandable answer to a question everyone probably has at some time and shows the universal aspects of religions.
Feb 28, ElizrdbthSpeaks rated it it was amazing. May 20, CasitaSavage rated it it was amazing. My 7yr old struggles with the concept of God and religions and this helped so much! Aug 21, Chak rated it it was amazing Shelves: kid , favorites , non-fiction , metaphysical-spiritual , like. This is a great book to launch a discussion with your child about God if you are not already a part of a dogmatic religion with which you agree.
As I read it again, I realize it never really says what God is, per se Just describes a lot of feelings about God. It is non-judgmental and open-minded in its approach. The bottom line of the whole thing is if we can all love and feel connected, then maybe we can start to feel the answer of 'what is God.
Here are some excerpts from the book that I think are pretty good it's long for a kid's book : "Maybe we can't really talk about God Because maybe we can't see God Or maybe we can't hear God Or even taste of smell or touch God! Maybe we can only feel God Like we can feel love Or like we can feel happy or sad. Next time you fly in an airplane, Look out the window at the clouds. But you won't see that God there, Because no one has ever seen that God!
There are many ways all religions are the same. We have only talked about the big religions. There are many people who believe That there are many Gods, Not just one God. God is everything great and small!
God is everything far away and near! God is everything bright and dark! And God is everything in between! If everything is God, God is the last leaf on a tree, If everything is God, God is an elephant crashing through the jungle. When we pray to God, We are praying for that feeling of love To come to us and to everybody we know, Maybe even to all those people we don't know.
So that we can all be happy together, or apart. Apr 29, Paula rated it it was ok. Etan Boritzer attempts a very hard task. He tries to explain the What is God? This is a good goal. In a world where our children are asking tough questions about other faiths and what they believe, this book provides a good beginning. The text itself admits this is "a very, very big question.
He also discusses experiences of God, explaining well, that a re Etan Boritzer attempts a very hard task. He also discusses experiences of God, explaining well, that a relationship with God is more experiential than concrete. He also touches on the sacred writings and leaders of major world faiths. The page that recognizes atheism and religious suppression is well done. These are very good efforts, but the attempt falls short of the goal.
The picture book format, colorful illustrations, and vocabulary would give the impression that this book is designed for primary grade children. This group would be confused by the phrasing and ideas expressed in the book. The age that would most benefit from this book, year olds, would not pick it up because it looks "too babyish. This is contrary to the beliefs of the three major faith traditions, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.
The insertion of this pantheistic belief impedes the beneficial aspects of the book. If you are a family that wishes to introduce metaphysical thought to your children this might be the book for you. If you are an adherent to a mainstream branch of Christianity you may not like this book. If I were to use this book with children I would take the book apart and use the pages independently to spark thought and discussion with older students.
A "heretical" thought for a librarian, but more beneficial than handing this book to a student without guidance. Sep 04, Ruth Ann rated it it was ok Shelves: nonfiction , religion. The author show that there are many different undrstandings of God. He exlians that some people think that there are teachers who have come from many places in the world, talking in different languages about the question, "What is God?
Finally, he explains the various holy books and his conclusion is that sometimes people from different religion The author show that there are many different undrstandings of God. Finally, he explains the various holy books and his conclusion is that sometimes people from different religions fight but that is because "they don't understand that most religions are almost the same! There are many believers who would definitely disagree. I strongly disliked the illustrations, which are goofy-looking and out of place in a book on a serious subject.
I disliked that while the text seemingly presents religions neutrally, it fails to acknowledge that some people don't believe in God at all; to the contrary, it presents the existence of God as a fact. I also agree with some of the reviews here that the book misrepresents major religions in a number of ways, for instance, that it presents Jesus as merely a teacher to whom Christians lo I strongly disliked the illustrations, which are goofy-looking and out of place in a book on a serious subject.
I also agree with some of the reviews here that the book misrepresents major religions in a number of ways, for instance, that it presents Jesus as merely a teacher to whom Christians look for guidance rather than part of the trinity. It irritates me that the author presents one way of thinking about God as though it is the only way that might be fine in an adult book presenting a religious philosophy but not in a children's book that purports to teach about the concept of God.
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But two questions rode the tails of my enthusiasm. First, From where do the authors claim humans gain knowledge of God? And, second, Do the authors believe this knowledge is based on objective truth or subjective feelings? Held Evans and Turner write, What is God like? This new addition to the lineup tackles the topic of God from a secular perspective. Based on a midrash , this story follows Abraham as he explores his own questions about God.
The book also includes prompts for families. This story is based on an old Jewish folktale and offers a very sweet take on how small children relate to God. Rabbi Eisenberg has written several books about God for children and any of them would be a solid place to start a simple discussion about spirituality. Rosh Hashanah is the birthday of the world--a day when everyone, from the lowliest insect to the mightiest animal, can celebrate and contribute.
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