Evolution of Faith and Religion -
An Exploration 
written as message to the global youth:

• to understand the unity of mankind
• and turn the tide of conflict and chaos around the world.

CONTENTS
Acknowlegements
Preface
Spirits and Spirituality

Chapter I
Evolution and Religious Thought - 19
Language and Religious Texts - 39
Faith and Tradition - 77

Chapter II
Understanding Religious Diversity - 107
Judaism - 113
Christianity - 128
Islam - 144
Hinduism - 165
Buddhism - 180
Sikhism - 192

Chapter III
Religion and Politics - 209
Role of Women in Religion - 230

Chapter IV
Mystery of the Mind - 247
Science: Exploring God's Universe - 297

Chapter V
Human Ancestry and Primitive Cultures - 309
South American Cultures - 327
North American Cultures - 340
European Cultures - 349
Asian Cultures - 362
African Tribes - 369

Interviews: Leaders of World Religions - 373
Bibliography - 377
Glossary - 383

We have to remove the landmines in our hearts
before we can remove them from the ground
to modify our cultural outlook
and usher in a culture of peace."
Maha Gosananda