Alpha God

Alpha God
Title Alpha God PDF eBook
Author Hector A. Garcia
Publisher Prometheus Books
Pages 290
Release 2015-03-10
Genre Psychology
ISBN 1633880214

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This book uses evolutionary psychology as a lens to explain religious violence and oppression. The author, a clinical psychologist, examines religious scriptures, rituals, and canon law, highlighting the many ways in which our evolutionary legacy has shaped the development of religion and continues to profoundly influence its expression. The book focuses on the image of God as the dominant male in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This traditional God concept is seen as a reflection of the “dominant ape” paradigm so evident in the hierarchical social structures of primates, with whom we have a strong genetic connection. The author describes the main features of male-dominated primate social hierarchies— specifically, the role of the alpha male as the protector of the group; his sexual dominance and use of violence and oppression to attain food, females, and territory; in-group altruism vs. out-group hostility (us vs. them); and displays of dominance and submission to establish roles within the social hierarchy. The parallels between these features of primate society and human religious rituals and concepts make it clear that religion, especially its oppressive and violent tendencies, is rooted in the deep evolutionary past. This incisive analysis goes a long way toward explaining the historic and ongoing violence committed in the name of religion.

Alpha God

Alpha God
Title Alpha God PDF eBook
Author Hector A. Garcia
Publisher
Pages 290
Release 2015
Genre Psychology
ISBN 1633880206

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This book uses evolutionary psychology as a lens to explain religious violence and oppression. The author, a clinical psychologist, examines religious scriptures, rituals, and canon law, highlighting the many ways in which our evolutionary legacy has shaped the development of religion and continues to profoundly influence its expression. The book focuses on the image of God as the dominant male in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This traditional God concept is seen as a reflection of the odominant apeo paradigm so evident in the hierarchical social structures of primates, with whom we have a strong genetic connection. The author describes the main features of male-dominated primate social hierarchies- specifically, the role of the alpha male as the protector of the group; his sexual dominance and use of violence and oppression to attain food, females, and territory; in-group altruism vs. out-group hostility (us vs. them); and displays of dominance and submission to establish roles within the social hierarchy. The parallels between these features of primate society and human religious rituals and concepts make it clear that religion, especially its oppressive and violent tendencies, is rooted in the deep evolutionary past. This incisive analysis goes a long way toward explaining the historic and ongoing violence committed in the name of religion.

Alpha and Omega God

Alpha and Omega God
Title Alpha and Omega God PDF eBook
Author Mathewos T. Abera
Publisher iUniverse
Pages 682
Release 2012-07
Genre Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN 1475911297

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The book is about the Alpha and Omega God. It is my testimony in regard to the existence and the will of the Deity creator for the entire creation activities. I started to write about this supernatural and omnipotent God from the beginning, which is unknown time. I then proceeded in writing all the way to the time of eternity. In the book, I have talked and tried to prove the creatorship and rulership situation or condition of the Trinity God. I have done this to make peoples of this world believe in existence of the almighty and the ubiquitous God who caused every thing seen and unseen to emerge and exist as they are found now.

God's Master Plan for Humanity

God's Master Plan for Humanity
Title God's Master Plan for Humanity PDF eBook
Author Alpha
Publisher Trafford Publishing
Pages 75
Release 2011-08
Genre Religion
ISBN 1426973926

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God's Master Plan for Humanity presents a collection of one woman's thoughts on being a born-again Christian for over forty years. Her life started simply; she was the fifth child of eight children born to country folks. She was raised in the beauty of nature and then married at the age of sixteen. While she admits that neither she nor her husband was prepared for marriage, it was during this time that she was born again and felt called to marriage. When author Alpha was nineteen, she and her sister rescued their brother from a suicide attempt through a miracle that she could only accept as God's divine intervention. With Christ as her personal savior, Alpha experienced the many benefits of knowing what the word of God can do if it is applied to everyday life. She likens the word of God-the Bible-to a recipe, because following His directions will make a person's life just like the "picture on the box." Many people don't take the time to read the Bible, so Alpha has recounted, through the stories included in God's Master Plan for Humanity, the vital lessons of God's love. The most important actions a person can take in life are accepting and understanding God's plan.

Alpha Film Series

Alpha Film Series
Title Alpha Film Series PDF eBook
Author Nicky Gumbel
Publisher
Pages
Release 2017-12-19
Genre
ISBN 9781938328831

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The Alpha Film Series includes fifteen episodes (30 minutes each), an introduction to the Alpha weekend (10 minutes), two required team training sessions on how to lead an Alpha small group, and how to lead prayer ministry (30 minutes).

Dancing in the Darkness

Dancing in the Darkness
Title Dancing in the Darkness PDF eBook
Author Lexa Luthor
Publisher Luthor Publishing
Pages 193
Release 2019-11-12
Genre Fiction
ISBN 1732115346

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*Newly updated edition! This edition includes a brand-new prologue.* Charlie is called back to her childhood planet for a rescue mission that becomes puzzling. Not only is the mission mysterious but so is the planet’s ruler, a female Alpha named Kal. Charlie, an indignant human raised on Kander during the civil war, is beckoned back after she escaped as a teen. Needing money and a job more than her pride, she is hired to retrieve a kidnapped Omega that was taken off-world. Charlie and her mercenary teamwork with Kal in preparation of their mission. Together, she and Kal form a plan, however, Charlie soon learns intimate details about Kal’s rare nature as a “female” Alpha. As Charlie and her team embark on the journey to rescue the Omega, they are faced with startling questions about the true motives behind the kidnapping. It was supposed to be just another job, but when Charlie starts to give a damn about both the missing Omega and the enigmatic Alpha ruler, it leaves her in the crossfire. * * * Dancing in the Darkness is Book 1 in The Alpha God series. It includes F/F Omegaverse*, Sci-fi Romance, Erotic Romance, G!P*, and a cliffhanger. Length: 60,000 words *See the author's blog for more details about Omegaverse and related terms.

Collecting Stars

Collecting Stars
Title Collecting Stars PDF eBook
Author Lexa Luthor
Publisher Luthor Publishing
Pages 327
Release 2020-09-29
Genre Fiction
ISBN 1734042656

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Any landing Charlie can limp away from is a good one! After crash-landing in Kardos, Charlie returns to New Earth for the first time since her childhood and learns how much life has changed in the human settlement. New Earth is a reformed place of peace, beauty, and security… almost. The recent, mysterious string of kidnappings has left everyone on edge, and Charlie is determined to help her people. When Kal arrives at New Earth, she sets her sights on Alpha Prime, who many believe are kidnapping the Earthlings. In a prearranged meeting with the fanatical group’s leader, Kal hopes to learn more about Alpha Prime and the kidnappings. With Charlie's clever help, they uncover Alpha Prime's secrets, leading them into a bloody civil battle. Can Alpha Prime be stopped before the arrival of the Sworne? And how will the new threat challenge Charlie and Kal's developing relationship? Join them on their first adventure together as they face off against an enemy bent on destroying Earthlings. * * * Collecting Stars is a 100,000-word, third-person, sci-fi F/F romance Omegaverse novel. It is the fourth book in The Alpha God series. It contains g!p material* as well as intimate scenes suitable for mature readers. This book does have a cliffhanger and plot twists that carry throughout the series. G!P content. No rape. No cheating. No shifters. No fempreg. But plenty of plot. *See the author's blog for more details about g!p, fempreg, and other related terms.