religious life

An introduction to cults--their history, recruiting techniques, members, and leaders. Considers the dangers of cults and includes a list of organizations to contact for help.

Introduces the rites and rituals surrounding the passage from child to adult in the six major world religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

As Riley McGee faces an extremely difficult and confusing senior year of high school, the Miracle Girls help her to hold herself together even as they seek a way for the four of them to stay together after graduation.

Contains brief inspirational stories that show how God is at work in the lives of teenagers no matter how they feel about Christianity or religion.

A collection of true stories about teenagers who have committed their lives to Jesus, featuring selections, chosen by teens, that tell of sharing and having faith, making a difference, and developing trust and courage.

Presents information for teenagers on various aspects of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and other religions in question-and-answer format, providing guidance on faith issues that arise in daily life and how to live peacefully with people of other faiths, and includes "fast facts" and verses from sacred texts.

Offers teens an overview of the world's religions, with information on each religion's beliefs, gods, rituals, stories, ceremonies, codes of conduct, and teachings.

Contains a collection of stories about real people who want to change the world for the better and are compassionate about things such as the homeless, human rights, the poor, and the sick.

Presents prompts, techniques, exercises, meditations, and "off the page" activities designed to help teenagers get in touch with their inner spirits and express their true thoughts and feelings on paper.