September 19th, 2009 | by Harmonist staff
One of the most common stereotypes of intelligent design (ID) is that it is an evangelical Christian movement intent upon forcing religion into the classroom. Does the release of Seeking God in Science: An Atheist Defends Intelligent Design, officially put this claim to rest
September 14th, 2009 | by Harmonist staff
While the middle portion of Nature\'s IQ makes it a worthwhile investment, ultimately the book fails to demonstrate how its conclusion supports its objective.
September 10th, 2009 | by Harmonist staff
A student of Bede Griffiths, Christian-Hindu hybrid Russill Paul seeks to bridge a gap between Christianity and Hinduism, proposing that both may learn from each other and be better for it. How much do the traditions truly overlap and have to offer to each other
August 26th, 2009 | by Harmonist staff
Hundreds of authoritative English translations of the Yoga Sutras are already in existence. Is there then any room for Edwin Bryant’s newest addition? For most readers, this is the only edition they will ever need
July 31st, 2009 | by Harmonist staff
Karen Armstrong is one of the handful of intelligent commentators on religion who has become distressed by the tone of recent discussions of the subject. Her targets are religious fundamentalism and militant atheism: in other words, al-Qaida as well as Richard Dawkins
July 28th, 2009 | by Harmonist staff
Richard Tarnas\' bestseller offers an analysis of the entirety of Western philosophical thought in a single volume with a level of insight previously considered impossible for an introductory work
July 16th, 2009 | by Harmonist staff
Robert Kenner\'s Food, Inc. is a non-sensationalist yet quietly infuriating exposé of U.S. chicken, cattle, and corn production. If the phrase \"essential viewing\" still has any meaning, it applies to this documentary
July 14th, 2009 | by Harmonist staff
Terry Eagleton opens his defense of humankind’s God-search with “Religion has wrought untold misery in human affairs.” Anyone with religious affiliation might sigh and wonder what sort of ally has enlisted in the defense of the divine.
July 6th, 2009 | by Harmonist staff
An inordinate emphasis on the guru’s divinity can in the least eclipse the sweetness of his humanity. At worst such an emphasis can turn into religious fanaticism. In my opinion, it is the humanity of Srila Prabhupada as portrayed by Srutakirti that makes his book most relishable.
July 4th, 2009 | by Harmonist staff
Gauravani & As Kindred Spirits has managed to make a record that sounds like it\'s straight from the 21st century while at the same time carrying the same original passion and devotion that the songs were originally written with
June 18th, 2009 | by Harmonist staff
In this review of an English translation and commentary of the Narada-bhakti-sutra, Brighupada assesses the success of the author in presenting a contemporary rendition and explores the difficulties inherent in modern commentary.
June 6th, 2009 | by Harmonist staff
In The Death of Tuomas Makinen, Tuomas’s decision to join a Californian Hindu monastery is carefully depicted through the eyes of his parents, the heart of his ex-girlfriend, and finally, his own experiences
