Val Silver

One Creation Under God Val Silver

Have you ever wondered why humans cause suffering and violence toward our fellow beings when more than half the world's population identifies as spiritual and/or religious? Have you wondered what kind of God would allow such behavior and if that is what is meant by "having dominion". For thousands of years, Wise Ones have proclaimed that happiness and enlightenment are attained through righteous living, nonviolence, compassion for all beings, and a relationship with the Divine. If their words are true, then why do we misuse each other and the natural world? How can we live in ways that reflect their teachings and honor the Oneness of all? Spurred by the desire for answers, Val Silver embarked on an inquiry to discover who we are and how we are meant to interact with our fellow beings. In One Creation Under God, she brings readers on this journey with her through ancient traditions, history, the sacred writings of world religions, and modern science to discover insights into the nature of our connections with the Divine, humanity, and creatures of all kinds. This interactive book challenges common misconceptions about our rights, roles, and responsibilities in the circle of life and encourages readers to enliven their wise, empathetic nature in order to co-create a kind, sustainable world where all can flourish on planet Earth. By the end of this book, readers will have gained insights into: universal principles, such as the law of cause and effect and the law of reciprocity.the nature of Divine, human, and animal relationships.the meaning and intent of human dominion from religious perspectives.animal rights and roles from ancient and indigenous perspectives.the roles humans, animals, and the Divine have filled toward each other, fellow Earthlings, and the natural world.emerging scientific facts about animal and plant sentience, intelligence, and emotions.religious, cultural, and scientific thought on who we are, why we are here, and how we are connected with "all that is".spiritual and scientific understandings about nonviolence, empathy, and compassion and how to live in ways that create a kinder, more sustainable world for all.the power of entrenched belief systems on individual and communal thought and habit patterns for better or worse.how to evolve beyond egoic groupthink in order to become a soul-led beneficient citizen of the planet. A downloadable companion journal with pages to record your reflections, meaningful quotes, and answers to the "Questions to Ponder", plus links to articles and videos that support and expand on the content are included with this interactive book. Scroll up to look inside and order your copy