The Brief Guide to Eternal Peace

By Derek Dvorjak

The Brief Guide to Eternal Peace looks at Christianity through an eastern lens. Through this guide, you will garner a new understanding of humanity. You will learn the foundation of ethics and the key to salvation and enlightenment.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Derek Dvorjak
• Release date: Jul 28, 2015
• ISBN: 9781310023477

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The Brief Guide to Eternal Peace

Copyright 2015 Derek Dvorjak

Published by Derek Dvorjak at Smashwords

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Part One

What comes to mind when you think of Christianity? If you grew up in the western world then you're probably familiar with the basic tenants of Christianity. You might have heard that Jesus died for your sins, and that you can only get to heaven if your sins are forgiven. You've been told that this occurs when you die, and that a man with a white beard will sit on a throne like a judge, deciding whether you go to heaven or hell. At this point, we're told that heaven is a peaceful place among the clouds, in an almost Mt. Olympus-like setting. Hell, on the other hand, is supposed to be a fiery dungeon for those who've sinned. You may be familiar with this version of Christianity, but perhaps you've rejected the idea of God as too unrealistic. Maybe the people in your church or Christians you know