William Peters

I 2001 fik William Peters en usædvanlig oplevelse, da han arbejdede på et hospice i San Francisco. Under pasningen af en patient, der lå bevidstløs hen, fik han pludselig en oplevelse af, at ham og patienten svævede midt i rummet helt ude af kroppen. Patienten så på ham og smilede, og i næste øjeblik vendte Peters tilbage til sin krop, men patienten genvandt ikke bevidstheden og døde. Forvirret og chokeret efter det, der var sket, søgte Peters efter andre med tilsvarende oplevelser. Efter næsten tyve års søgning og indsamling, fandt han ligheder ved det, der nu kendetegnes som ”delte dødsoplevelser”. Resultatet er blevet til Ved himlens dør. En samling af usædvanlige, visuelle og sansemæssige øjeblikke ved livets afslutning, der opleves på tværs af kulturer og over hele verden.

"Christianity is Insanity," first and foremost, holds words written in "The Bible" accountable for their usage, meaning, and claims of reality. Throughout my book, biblical chapters, verses, and words are quoted and then examined, scrutinized, questioned, disputed, and left exposed as to whether the truth has been adequately and accurately presented by those same biblical chapters, verses, and words. Word-by-word analysis of the biblical verses quoted are "put under the microscope." Every single discussion of a biblical "story" or "event" that is presented in "Christianity is Insanity" arrives at the conclusion that each story or event is fictional - without basis in reality, substantiated by utilizing the words of "The Bible" as evidence against itself.

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars. The Age of Enlightenment profoundly enriched religious and philosophical understanding and continues to influence present-day thinking. Works collected here include masterpieces by David Hume, Immanuel Kant, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as religious sermons and moral debates on the issues of the day, such as the slave trade. The Age of Reason saw conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism transformed into one between faith and logic -- a debate that continues in the twenty-first century.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++Bodleian Library (Oxford)T192313London: published for the benefit of the poor of Towcester and Litchborough, and to be had of John Stockdale; Messrs. Burnham, stationers in Northampton, and - Wilcox, stationer in Towcester, 1786]. 26p.; 8

The Catholic Bishops in the Confederate States strongly supported the cause of Southern Independence, the validity of the Confederate Government, and the responsibility of all Southerners to recognize their duties as Confederate citizens. Catholic Bishops endured the vicissitudes of Lincoln's War along with their flocks, and did everything in their power to assist the Confederate cause, though unsuccessful in the end as Federal troops overran the States and Territories of the Confederacy. This work tells the forgotten story of these loyal prelates, their diplomacy and episcopal work for the Confederate States of America.

In the midst of the Federal Government's war against the Southern people of the Confederate States of America, the Great Seal was commissioned from England. The story of its creation, secret journey to Richmond, loss and recovery after the War is unknown to many in the South, or the North. The Great Seal is the emblem of the sovereignty of the Confederate States of America as a nation, and also its coat of arms. This book is a collection of articles about the Great Seal and its history. It is a thrilling story about the search for clues as to whether it had survived Yankee pillage and plunder with the fall of the South. And the story of Southerners ultimately tracking down its whereabouts, leading to its final recovery, and its survival to this day as the continuing symbol of the Southern nation.

This book is about the real history of America and the causes of Lincoln's War against the Confederacy. President Davis delves into the forgotten history of these United States, contrasting the limited federal republic of sovereign States with what Yankee New England sought to turn these United States of 1783 into, a consolidated government under their rule - the United States we know today. He further goes into the reasons for secession, its lawfulness, the foundation of the Confederate States of America, and Lincoln's war of conquest against American States, not only Confederate, but Northern as well. This is a history that should be read by every American bewildered by the Federal government running roughshod over American liberties.

Slavery is perhaps the biggest bugbear that Yankee liberals and their ilk throw at Southerners to blacken the Confederacy as well as Southerners in general. Is there a justification for slavery as it existed in the South that explains why this strong loyalty existed? The Church in the South provided an oversight to make sure that slavery in the South was a Christian slavery, and not the barbaric muslim type practiced to this day. Indeed, Bp. Verot gives Catholic canon law regulating slavery within clergy, and Catholic society. Other ministers expound also upon the Bible based slavery that the South practiced. It is time for Southerners and others to realize the truth of Lincoln's War, and the Clergy are certainly truth-speakers concerning slavery and life in the CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA.

Faith The Victory by Bishop John McGill, Confederate Bishop of Richmond, Virginia, was written for Catholics in the Confederate States of America due to the dearth of Catholic books caused by the Yankee blockade. He writes: "The actual condition of the country, because of the deplorable and sanguinary war now waged, and of the blockade which is enforced, prevents us from procuring the many excellent works, which have been written and published elsewhere, for explaining and defending the doctrines of religion." Bp. McGill presents an explanation of Catholic doctrine for Catholics and non-Catholics who hold to the old orthodox Protestant beliefs and traditions, and want to know more about the development and meaning of Christian doctrine. A non-polemical work, the Bishop provides a rational explanation of sometimes difficult subjects. It is a clear concise summary of doctrinal points of interest to all Christians, without being either too brief, or tedious.

Sermons of the Confederacy 1863-65, edited by Dr. William G. Peters, is a collection of sermons by Southern ministers, bishops, priests, and a rabbi. This volume covers the years 1863-1865. Several sermons are in response to calls by President Jefferson Davis for national days of prayer, and illustrates the South's commitment to Christian values, aligning one's life and nation with God's plan, and the need for divine aid and mercy. These men of God cover, in their sermons and discourses, a wide range of subjects, from the cause of the War, differences between Yankees and Southerners, Negroes and their purpose among Southerners, the life and death of Confederate heroes, service to God, military service and Christian Faith, etc. This is an excellent book for those who want to understand our Confederate ancestors, the C. S. A., and the South's Faith in God and victory in the face of implacable invasion by Federal forces.

The Confederate States of America in Prophecy, by Rev. W. H. Seat, a Southern Methodist Minister. This work examines Daniel's prophecy of the Five Governments; with the United States as the Fifth Government and the Confederate States as the little stone cut from the mountain, as a revived Government of Judah. The Eschatology of the United States as Restored Israel, and the Confederate States as a Restored Judah, is a secular prophecy of the people of North America as God's special chosen people. In the heady days of Southern victories over Northern armies, Rev. Seat posits the future history of the Confederate States based upon the Prophet Daniel.

Bp. McGill examines claims of various groups to be the true Christian Church. He holds these claims up to scripture, history, tradition and reason to ascertain the truth of their claims. He then contrasts these claims against the claims of the Catholic Church to show why they fall short; and why the Catholic Church is the One, True Church of Jesus Christ.

The Catholic Devotional for Confederate Soldiers was written by Bishop McGill for the Confederate soldiers to carry with them into battle, and for their encampments. The work was published and registered by Bp. McGill in the Confederate States of America in 1861. The Devotional contains many Catholic prayers, novenas, selections from the Mass, etc., which are appropriate to Catholics and other Christians, as well as soldiers, who wish to deepen their Faith.

The Army Navy Prayer Book of the Confederate States is the Episcopal Prayer Book for the Armed Services of the Confederacy. It went through annual editions from 1861-1865, and was the official military prayer book of the Confederate States. As an Afterword, some additional prayers by Bp. Thomas Atkinson, bishop of North Carolina, have been included. Also added are national calls to prayer by President Jefferson Davis throughout the War, and a sermon by Bp. Stephen Elliot delivered upon the Day of National Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer in 1861. This work is printed for ease of carrying, and daily use by Christians who want a Prayer Book that connects us to our Southern ancestors and their cause of freedom.

Sermons of the Confederacy 1861-1862, edited by Dr. William G. Peters, is the first volume in a collection of sermons by Southern ministers, bishops, priests, and a rabbi from 1861-1865. Several are in response to calls by President Jefferson Davis for national days of prayer, and illustrates the South's commitment to Christian values, aligning one's life and nation with God's plan, and the need for divine aid and mercy. These ministers cover, in their sermons and discourses, a wide range of subjects, from the cause of the War, differences between Yankees and Southerners, Negroes and their purpose among Southerners, the life and death of Confederate heroes, service to God, military service and Christian Faith, etc. This is an excellent book who wants to understand our Confederate ancestors, the C. S. A., and the South's Faith in God and victory in the face of implacable Northern invasion.