Groups

  • Interfaith Perspectives
    Name:
    Interfaith Perspectives
    Status: Member
    Description: This is an interfaith group who's members are from different spiritual paths and who share their perspectives on various religious topics. Proselytizers need not apply (our first rule) -- there is a difference between sharing your faith's perspective and trying to convince another participant to switch to your faith. At the same time, the emphasis is on discussing what you do believe and / or practice, not on what you don't believe, as we are not a debate group (we are not into wrong making, and this is our second rule.) Our third rule is to share page space in the discussion threads, to allow others to participate, the same way it is done with in-person group discussions.
  • The Anne Rice Book Club
    Name:
    The Anne Rice Book Club
    Status: Member
    Description: A few years ago, Anne Rice might have been the most unlikely candidate for becoming a leading Christian writer. But when the famous vampire novelist rediscovered her faith, she began a series of books on Jesus and a memoir of reconversion. Anne Rice will be visiting this group to discuss the memoir, CALLED OUT OF DARKNESS, and her other titles. Feel free to leave questions for her in the forums below, and, while you wait, discuss her books among yourselves.
  • Help Without Borders
    Name:
    Help Without Borders
    Status: Member
    Description: An Interfaith effort to extend a helping hand to a sister in Bahrain who needs our help to come home to the United States with her children.
  • Christian Pop Culture: The Rapture Ready! Book Club
    Name:
    Christian Pop Culture: The Rapture Ready! Book Club
    Status: Member
    Description: Love Christian rock... or hate it? Jesus t-shirts make you praise the Lord... or throw up? Grew up in the Christian "bubble"... or never heard of it? Join Daniel Radosh, author of Rapture Ready! Adventures in the Parallel Universe of Christian Pop Culture, for a fun and thought-provoking conversation about the $7 billion intersection of faith and consumerism. Learn more about Radosh's fascinating journey from Christian music festivals and theme parks to Passion plays and comedy nights. Meet the stars of Bibleman and Ultimate Christian Wrestling. And share your own stories of life in the Christian subculture... for better or worse!
  • The Faith Club
    Name:
    The Faith Club
    Status: Member
    Description: Have you always had questions about Christianity, Islam, or Judaism that you were too afraid to ask? Now you can get your questions answered, and meet people of a wide variety of faiths, in this group led by the authors of the bestselling book THE FAITH CLUB. The book tells the story of Priscilla, Ranya, and Suzanne: three women of three different faiths trying urgently to understand each other in the wake of September 11 and its aftermath. They’re not afraid to ask each other the hard questions about the other faiths — and you shouldn’t be either. THE FAITH CLUB is the November 2007 featured book of the Exploring Faith Book Club. Sign up now to ask your questions and join the conversation!
  • Exploring Faith Book Club: The Year of Living Biblically
    Name:
    Exploring Faith Book Club: The Year of Living Biblically
    Status: Member
    Description: Have you ever wondered how people really lived in biblical times? Or if it’s really possible to obey all those tricky, and seemingly nonsensical, biblical rules? In his new book, THE YEAR OF LIVING BIBLICALLY, author A.J. Jacobs does just that — and now he’s discussing his story with Beliefnet members. From playing the harp on New York City streets to hammering idols and stoning adulterers, Jacobs has a remarkable journey. Join the book club to meet A.J., ask questions and get the inside scoop his year-long biblical life, and join his thoughtful — and hilarious -investigation into faith. THE YEAR OF LIVING BIBLICALLY is the December 2007 Featured Book of the Exploring Faith Book Club.