Is this book equally suitable for anyone with any religious beliefs?

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Sushan wrote: 01 Dec 2020, 00:52 Though the author is a Catholic, she has studied about Hinduism and Buddhism as well. And this book does not directly talks about Catholic teachings, but the true meaning of the universe and a supreme being via quantum physics and philosophical studies.

Considering that context, is this book suitable for anyone? Or would this be targeted to a particular audience with particular religious beliefs?
This is perfect for readers going into the book with an open mind. Religion is a sensitive theme to talk about. Starting this book without an open mind might offend some readers and might seem disagreeable to some. The author presents different ideas, and readers must have an open mind to make this an informational read.
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Sushan wrote: 02 Dec 2020, 04:03
Sou Hi wrote: 01 Dec 2020, 21:41 I don't think it's inappropriate for the author to study other religions. One is free to choose what they want to believe in, so even if he placed his trust in some deities other than God, it would be his freedom. Besides, I'm not pointing fingers, but there's no guarantee that one religion is perfect, so it's alright if one wants to learn about the other religions' teaching.

In terms of philosophy, I think this book can be read by everyone who has an interest. Quantum physics may be hard, so laymen may not be able to fully comprehend. And one who isn't a Catholic may not understand his points about the Bible. So, in these aspects, I deem the book unsuitable for everyone.
That is a quite insightful thought. Yes, philosophy and physics can be digestible for many, yet not for all. And the biblical teachings won't be known by all the non-Catholics. So there are limitations for the audience to which this book can be given to
Agreed. It makes the Catholics see their belief in a whole new light, then what happens to the non-Catholics. "So there are limitations for the audience to which this book can be given to".
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I do not think the author talked about God as the Christian God per se, but more as a supreme and powerful being. That cannot hurt and is perfect (as she states in the book). She also has a pretty scientific approach so in that sense, yes it is suitable for everyone and not only Christians
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This book is equally suited for all religions and non-religion. It brings out the idea of a Supreme being which I think is the basis of all religions out there and atheists can also benefit from how physics and psychology plays into all of this.
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I am not overly religious but I have no issue reading books that focus on different religions. I feel there is something to learn from every story no matter what your personal beliefs.
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I find the book unfit for true Christians because it is misleading and rejects the foundation of Christianity. However, the book is suitable for other religions and atheist as well.
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Yes, it's suitable for anyone from any religion. Though the book is written by a Christian writer but the content is mainly related with science and philosophy, and remains respectful towards other religious ideologies too.
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Sushan wrote: 01 Dec 2020, 00:52 Though the author is a Catholic, she has studied about Hinduism and Buddhism as well. And this book does not directly talks about Catholic teachings, but the true meaning of the universe and a supreme being via quantum physics and philosophical studies.

Considering that context, is this book suitable for anyone? Or would this be targeted to a particular audience with particular religious beliefs?
Her research lends credibility to her point of view. If someone is asking the questions, they should read widely on the subject and this book would be suitable.
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When I first picked up the book I thought it would be suitable for everyone, but after reading it I don't think it is. The claims made by the author depend completely on faith and were not explained by the science he attempted to incorporate. Great philosophical arguments do not depend on whether the reader believes in God or not. Good philosophical arguments are convincing even to the most strict atheist. Wilderness Cry felt like more of a personal interpretation of the bible or the bible itself just rewritten in a more modern viewpoint, but it was still as unconvincing and ridiculous as the bible.
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Even though the author takes a more science-backed approach, I don't think they completely escaped their Catholic perspective. Suitability is really up to the reader and expectations. If a reader goes in expecting a completely unbiased, non-religious argument, they'll be disappointed. A reader needs to be open to critical thought and dialogue related to religion, and that is not the case for everyone.
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Because the author has been exposed to many religions and non-religious beliefs, I believe that his book is suitable for everyone. I find that when people are devout Catholics or strong in their faith in any other religion, they seem closed minded to other perspectives. I think if you are a true believer of God, you should read about him through other perspectives. This should only strengthen your faith. If your faith is not strengthened, you believe in your religion and its people, not God.
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Yes!!! I absolutely think the content in this book is appropriate for anyone. There are a lot of things that people don’t agree with but if that’s the case, then be careful of what you read
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As long as one remembers to look at multiple sides of an argument. As long as the person is open-minded and willing to learn more, even simply listen. For the most part, I believe that the individual character, thus the individual thought process of a single person, influences whether or not this book is suitable for them.
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Yes, it is fairly suitable for persons of all religions, unless one is discriminatory of other religions. I would like to think irrespective of our religions, everyone has a thing or more they disagree with in regard to one's religion.
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It really depends. As a Jew, this was a pretty amusing read. I think it's even better to read if you're not Christian/Catholic. My friend read this book, (as a Christian) and felt total contempt from the author. So if you're interested in reading about religions, go for it!
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