{"product_id":"spiritual-but-not-religious-the-search-for-meaning-in-a-material-world-9781505113556","title":"Spiritual But Not Religious: The Search for Meaning in a Material World","description":"\u003cb\u003eA Guide for Exploring the Horizons of Your Heart\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e More people than ever find themselves unfulfilled by merely material abundance and prosperity. More people than ever find their hearts yearning for some kind of satisfaction beyond swiping right or going viral. This is because the human soul was made for more than video games, social media, SMS messages, and flashy distractions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This book, written with the warmth, sincerity, and clarity characteristic of Father Bartunek's many popular books, opens the door to a rediscovery of the spiritual landscape present in every human heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Maybe you are spiritually restless yourself. Maybe you know others who are, and you want to connect with them better. In either case, this book is for you. It will take you where few dare to go through a fearless exploration of questions like these: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy does \"spirituality\" attract us, and what does that word really mean?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the real difference between \"spirituality\" and \"religion\"? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAren't all religions basically the same?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow is it possible to be \"religious but not spiritual\"?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the implications of choosing to be \"spiritual but not religious\"?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes truth enrich or impoverish our spiritual life?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Father Bartunek takes you on a tour of your own soul through his reflections on these themes and more, weaving together philosophy, natural theology, personal experiences, and analyses of selected works of art to make this a truly one-of-a-kind book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You won't read this book and move on. You will read this book and grow, and then you will want to dip back into it again and again, to keep on growing. It's a book for a lifetime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The horizons of the heart are vast, and often treacherous - which is one reason why so many people today hesitate to explore them. Father Bartunek is a wise guide who leads you deeper into your own self as he shows you how to continue your unique search for lasting meaning in an overly materialized world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tan Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/15\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781505113556\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 152\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.50d","brand":"John Bartunek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36655242805404,"sku":"9781505113556","price":16.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_490539ab-c975-40b5-ad58-0d5ae719a71f.jpg?v=1603885072","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/spiritual-but-not-religious-the-search-for-meaning-in-a-material-world-9781505113556","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}