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THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
By combining the basic beliefs of the Judeo-Christian world view with the most basic concepts from Eastern religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism, author John Wesley Downey has created something new and fresh from ideas that are old and established: a list of guidelines for living called The Ten Commandments of Spirituality.
INFORMATION VS. WISDOM
Written in a personable, conversational style, Downey brings basic spiritual principles into sharp focus so they can be applied in practical ways to daily life.The book offers inspirational encouragement and suggests solutions for the reader to help cope with a modern world that is drowning in information but thirsty for wisdom.
POP CULTURE EXAMPLESThe Ten Commandments of Spirituality establishes a simple foundation of moral and ethical guidelines that have been around forever but illustrates them with examples from today's modern world of pop culture, evolving technology and global change. Anyone who watches blockbuster movies, listens to pop music or keeps up with contemporary media will beable to connect to this unique book.
SPIRITUAL OR RELIGIOUS? The TenCommandments of Spirituality is designed to speak to modern readers regardless of whether they belong to a traditional organized religion or are independent thinkers who are not religious but call themselves "spiritual."
EXTRASAlso included are Downey's answers to Ten Frequently Asked Questions about God, how to cope with the dehumanizing tendencies of today's technology and why the current unhealthy obsession with fame and celebrity is a dangerous exercise in idolatry.
THE GREATSPIRITUAL FILMS
Rounding out the book is an examination of films from a spiritual perspective, including Way of the Peaceful Warrior, It's a Wonderful Life, A Clockwork Orange, The Butterfly Effect, Signs, The Exorcist, Blue Velvet, The Elephant Man and The Color Purple. Other films briefly referenced in the book include Fight Club, E.T., Spiderman II, Saving Private Ryan, Harry Potter and Sweeney Todd.