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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
David Anderson brings together a wide range of interests in his writings, namely; theology, history, evolutionary anthropology, philosophy, geopolitics, and economics. His first book, Holy War The Blood of Abraham explored the underlying forces driving today's Jewish/Christian/Islamic conflict. This book,The Infidels, centers on Islam. See above for further description. David is a graduate of Dartmouth College and the University of Hawaii (Harvard Asia Pacific) Advanced Management Program. He has extensive knowledge of the Middle East. Over his career he was an international risk manager and senior executive at several of America's premier multinational institutions.
Professional Reviews
"A must read to understand source of terror. The book tells how the Hebrew teachings are the source of the Christian and Islam versions of violence. The author does a scholarly job of comparison of the three religions...." - Stewart C. Jackson
“… the general thesis is one that is centuries overdue. These wars between the elements of the Abrahamic Religions are now affecting the entire world …. the only answer is a change in the teachings of the religions involved. The world must become as "We" and no longer can sustain itself as "Us" and "Them". You have taken a very courageous position in writing this book...and I do consider it the most important book in at least a hundred years.” - Nelson Horton The Florentine Order
“I finished your book ‘The Infidels’. It is a marvelous work, thought provoking and topical.... The physical existence statement on page 236 is one of the finest I have ever read.” - William S. Scott, Executive Director Theo van Gogh Society,
"I was tremendously impressed by the depth of your research and by the straightforward and unequivocal presentation of your viewpoint and your personal analysis of the various philosophies, statements and individuals involved in this long saga of the definitions of the roles of GOD." - Mike Kami International Management Consultant
(Michael Kami is considered one of the foremost consultants in the world on strategic planning and strategic management for future success of organizations, national or global. The author asked him to critique this book.)
("One of the most brilliant planners I know is Michael Kami" - “Nobody knows strategy business better than Mike Kami" Peter Drucker)
"Thank you, David. I enjoyed reading The Infidels so very much. I am still amazed at the depth and breadth of your research. Such order and clarity is not often found in today's writings. Whatever else comes in our futures, it has been a great time to have been alive...and to have lived our lives in a democracy (almost at least) where so many individuals have found the necessity and courage to speak their minds about all things. I don't know where all of your "energy" is coming from, David. Believe me though...you are doing so very much good for humanity at large. You have sown the seeds of "Wisdom" so very well. Take care, my friend. May you live forever and enjoy being alive so very, very much." - Nelson
CONTENTS
Note: Some of the chapters are followed by “Reflections”, the contents of which support the conclusions of the chapter preceding them. These reflections draw on many different forms of religious and philosophical thought. They express a “progressive” view in line with current religious scholarship. They run against religious orthodoxy in all three of the Abrahamic religions.
A Prayer for the Western Wall
Ominous Echoes from Our Past
An Open Letter to Those of the Three Religions of Abraham
I The Role of Religion
II The Beginning and the End of Religious Diversity
III The Legacy of Hebraic Religious Belief
IV The First of the Infidels The Story of Jacob and Esau
V Three Different Approaches to Salvation
VI The Challenge to Rabbinical Judaism
The Continuing Revelation of the Hebrew God
VII Was Jesus of Nazareth the Messiah? Will He Come Again?
VIII The Uncertain Future of Islam
Part I Understanding the World Wide Threat of Islam
There is No Deity Worthy of Worship except Allah
Part II Understanding the World Wide Threat of Islam
Waking the Sleeping Giant
Part III
Part III Understanding the World Wide Threat of Islam
The Mind of Michelangelo —
The Mind of Muhammad
IX The God They Think They Know
The Torah God
The Triune God
The God of Jesus Christ
X A Revisionist View from a Gnostic Jesus
Challenging All Three Religions
Supported by Einstein’s Theories of Space and Time
XI The Common Denominator on Which
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Must Judge Themselves:
What is Happening in the Upper Room?
XII The Free Will to Make Our Choices
XIII From Each According to His and Her Ability
XIV Biblical Thoughts on Breaking Through to the Other Side
XV Biblical and Other References to
The Other Dimension
XVI The Apostle Paul – A Pharisaic Jew Defines
Christianity on His Own Terms
XVII Emily Dickinson
and The Christian Evangelicals
Pride and Judgment in the Bog
XVIII Science, Evolution and the Hand of GOD
XIX The Challenge for the Religions of Abraham
in the 21st century and Beyond
Summary
1000 Questions
Comments on Bibliography
Bibliography
Sexuality and the Religions of Abraham
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