This is a collection of poignant, engaging, and often humorous thoughts and anecdotes about disturbing aspects of the world of religion. This is a book for religious skeptics. They will find that far... More > from being alone, they are in elevated company. Throughout history a high ratio of major thinkers, scientists, writers, reformers, scholars, champions of democracy, and other world changers have been and continue to be religious skeptics. Many risked their lives to confront the power of the ignorance, stupidity and wrath of religion. This book, a testimony to them, is also for the unknowing, mislead, and exploited public, who have been taken advantage of for too many centuries. A review of these quotes and anecdotes will lead an objective observer to conclude - as have many who are quoted - that the phenomenon of religion, with all its elaborate rituals, costumes and falsehoods, is likely the world's longest, most magnificent, and destructive charade.< Less
In Religion, An Obstacle to Human Progress, Joseph R. Simonetta, author of Seven Words That Can Change The World and other works, pens a bold indictment of the world of religion. In a commonsense and... More > uniquely refreshing approach, he lays bare the inconsistencies and incredibilities of traditional religion. Not only does he demonstrate that our major world belief systems are antiquated and dysfunctional, he ties them masterfully into seemingly unsolvable political, economic and environmental problems. In the end, he points to the direction that some of humanity is heading and that all of humanity must go. Throughout the book, described as "a browser's delight", Simonetta's thoughts are reinforced by quotes from some of the world's best thinkers. Interspersed are personal narratives from his time as a student at both Yale and Harvard Divinity schools, short pithy lines that punctuate truths sharply, striking anecdotes from the world of religion, touches of humor, and ongoing critical analysis.< Less
Seven Words That Can Change The World explains in simple language what life requires of us unequivocally in order to reverse our destructive and unsustainable momentum, end our needless suffering,... More > prosper together, find peace, sustain humanity, and advance our civilization. PLEASE ALSO VISIT www.SevenWords.org< Less
Seven Words That Can Change The World explains in simple language what life requires
of us unequivocally in order to reverse our destructive and unsustainable momentum, end our needless suffering,... More > prosper together, find peace, sustain humanity, and advance our civilization.< Less
In Religion, An Obstacle to Human Progress, Joseph R. Simonetta, author of Seven Words That Can Change The World and other works, pens a bold indictment of the world of religion. In a commonsense and... More > uniquely refreshing approach, he lays bare the inconsistencies and incredibilities of traditional religion. Not only does he demonstrate that our major world belief systems are antiquated and dysfunctional, he ties them masterfully into seemingly unsolvable political, economic and environmental problems. In the end, he points to the direction that some of humanity is heading and that all of humanity must go. Throughout the book, described as “a browser’s delight”, Simonetta’s thoughts are reinforced by quotes from some of the world’s best thinkers. Interspersed are personal narratives from his time as a student at both Yale and Harvard Divinity schools, short pithy lines that punctuate truths sharply, striking anecdotes from the world of religion, touches of humor, and ongoing critical analysis.< Less
Siete Palabras Que Pueden Cambiar el Mundo explica en un lenguaje simple lo que la vida inequívocamente requiere de nosotros para reversar nuestro destructivo e insostenible momento, terminar... More > con nuestros innecesarios sufrimientos, prosperar juntos, encontrar la paz, sostener la humanidad y avanzar nuestra civilización.
Seven Words That Can Change The World explains in simple language what life requires of us unequivocally in order to reverse our destructive and unsustainable momentum, end our needless suffering, prosper together, find peace, sustain humanity, and advance our civilization.< Less
A compilation of nearly 2,000 concise thoughts, insights, and observations that occurred to the author who recorded them in his journals over many years.
This is a collection of poignant, engaging, and often humorous thoughts and anecdotes about disturbing aspects of the world of religion. This is a book for religious skeptics. They will find that far... More > from being alone, they are in elevated company. Throughout history a high ratio of major thinkers, scientists, writers, reformers, scholars, champions of democracy, and other world changers have been and continue to be religious skeptics. Many risked their lives to confront the power of the ignorance, stupidity and wrath of religion. This book, a testimony to them, is also for the unknowing, mislead, and exploited public, who have been taken advantage of for too many centuries. A review of these quotes and anecdotes will lead an objective observer to conclude – as have many who are quoted – that the phenomenon of religion, with all its elaborate rituals, costumes and falsehoods, is likely the world’s longest, most magnificent, and destructive charade.< Less
Will Humanity Survive? is based on Mr. Simonetta’s successful lecture series, “Astonish the World, Tell the Simple Truth,” which has been described by listeners as... More > “awe-inspiring, brilliant…the clearest presentation of reality…courageous and explosive…fascinating and compelling…the basis for a new world belief system…” Mr. Simonetta (Harvard Divinity School, Master of Divinity) insists that it is time to evolve beyond short-term thinking and archaic religious beliefs and advance as life demands. Our civilization requires it. Based on current knowledge, he provides a reality-based and easily understandable explanation of life, its demands, and humanity’s path to a sustainable future.< Less
Will Humanity Survive? is based on Mr. Simonetta’s successful lecture series, “Astonish the World, Tell the Simple Truth,” which has been described by listeners as... More > “awe-inspiring, brilliant…the clearest presentation of reality…courageous and explosive…fascinating and compelling…the basis for a new world belief system…” Mr. Simonetta (Harvard Divinity School, Master of Divinity) insists that it is time to evolve beyond short-term thinking and archaic religious beliefs and advance as life demands. Our civilization requires it. Based on current knowledge, he provides a reality-based and easily understandable explanation of life, its demands, and humanity’s path to a sustainable future.< Less
Joe Simonetta holds a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School, a Master of Architecture from the University of Colorado, and a B.S. in Business from Penn State. His life experiences encompass many fields. He has been a military officer, professional athlete, architect, entrepreneur, environmental activist, twice a nominee for the U.S. Congress, and the author of numerous books.
Joe is the owner, architect and executive leader of an extraordinary socially conscious development, Hacienda San Joaquin, in the Andes Mountains of Vilcabamba, Ecuador.
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