The 'Toronto Star' likes my books!

Allan W. Janssen has written a fascinating book about religion... and the search for God and meaning throughout human history. 

From the earliest burial rituals to the main religions of modern times, he examines what we believe and how these beliefs were formed. 

The book is filled with illustrations and wonderful quotes, such as the ending quote from Arthur C. Clarke: "One of my objections to religion is that it prevents the search for God." (And that quote pretty well epitomizes what Mr. Janssen has to say about the matter!) 

The message as I perceive it is that when a religion is written down and a priesthood or other system of leaders is established, then that religion can be used for whatever purpose the leadership decides it should be used for, and true believers will not question it, since to do so would be a sin. (And when people do not dare to question... that is where the trouble begins!) 

The first part of the book covers the history of human development and how religion began. It includes a very detailed timeline that is very helpful in putting everything into perspective. 

The second part of the book has to do with how religious leaders emerged and how religion began to be used for various purposes by these leaders. 

One part of this section that I found particularly interesting was the section on Memes, those phrases, images, and ideas that become repeated so often that they become a part of our culture and our thoughts. 

How do these memes relate to religion and spirituality? That's an interesting question, which is explored in (The Plain Truth About) God in detail. 

I found this book to be well-researched and filled with intriguing information. I believe that any open-minded person with an interest in human culture and religion will find it useful and enlightening, as well as entertaining to read. 

This is not a dry textbook but a vital exploration of human beings and our search for a bigger meaning, and what the results of that search have and can lead to. 

(The Plain Truth about) God? is a very good overview of the subject of humanity and religion, and I highly recommend it to all open-minded readers. --Toronto Star

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BOOKS, BOOKS, WE GOT BOOKS!

I spent the past several weeks revising and updating my book "An Exploration of Religion" and for anyone curious about the development of religion over the centuries and how this all ties in with scientific theories about our origins and development then I wholeheartedly urge you to give this book your attention!

For anyone more interested in just the disparate views between religion and science I have written a second book which is a condensation of the first book with some very important additions!

This book "What are the Chances!" looks at not only how we got here, but how we have managed to survive in a Universe that is not all that friendly to organic life. (Us!)

Either book is enjoyable reading and I hope you have a look at them and see how they correspond to your own outlook on life and living!

Allan W Janssen

An Exploration of Religion!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088LH21TB?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 

What are the Chances!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZB91FN5?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

Saturday Morning Confusion About Evolution!

 I don't know if you'll find this interesting or not... but I certainly did!

When a baby is growing in the womb they have three major arteries in their forearms to help supply blood to their developing hands.

Once this is done the third vessel that runs down the middle of the forearm withers away and we are left with the two major arteries like most adults.

We say most since not all people have this artery disappear... and they have an extra blood vessel in their arms.

NOW, here's the weird part... roughly three times as many men and women have this happen now than back in the 1800's and scientists are at a loss to figure out why.

One of the main conjectures for this change might be because humans are now using their hands for more intricate reasons like writing... and even typing... instead of just throwing a spear, or swinging an axe, or shoveling a ditch!

Makes sense to me!

The way I see it anyway!