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Do Indonesian Muslims bury their dead facing west instead of east?

I know in Islamic tradition Muslims burry their dead facing east towards Mecca. Since Mecca is west of Indonesia, do Indonesian or Malaysian Muslims do the opposite?

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Do Satanists believe in Satan? Do they consider Satanism a religion or not?

So I think it was the Church of Satan’s website I read this on. It said that Satanists are atheists and that theistic Satanism is impossible/an oxymoron. Is that true? I know they don’t represent... more

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Do the names of persons mentioned in the Bible accord with the style of names otherwise known to be in use during the times described?

For example, in the 42 generations listed in the book of Matthew between David and Joseph, husband of Mary, do the names documented tend to follow the changing style of names one might expect over... more

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Do you think American religion has been a generally conservative force (that is seeking to maintain traditional views and actions)? Why or why not?

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Do creation and evolution have to be mutually exclusive?

So growing up I learned about creation from my dad and evolution from my mother. Throughout school I learned of both and as I get older and learn more about evolution the more it makes sense to me.... more

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Does the Bible say that Rainbows are here to remind us of God's Promise to never Flood Earth Again?

I was told this by a very devout Christian. Is this really in the Flood story?

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Religion

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Does Buddhism Directly Conflict with Christianity

Hi. Thank you. Idk a lot about either.

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Does religion distort Gods message?

Suppose there is a god, and he did send his son to earth to die for our sins, or mohammad to spread his word, or enter your subject matter that a religion is based around. Why would he make it so... more

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Do Islams pray before a performance?

I am doing a university presentation on Egypt and Islam is Egypt's most common religion. We have to be respectful before we perform and I was wondering if there are any prayers that would be said... more

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Religion

07/12/19

Chants As Forms of the Divine

SO through my studies, I'm finding that many religions and spiritual belief system hold chants as a method to become closer and align with god/the universe and calm the mind through both the words,... more

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Religion

07/12/19

(Buddhism) When was the first recorded use of the Mandala?

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Religion

07/12/19

Are there any religious symbols (like a dove?) that are shared/recognized between the Abrahamic religions, but not the 'hallmark' of any of them?

I don't necessarily mean purely a symbol or picture of a dove popping up all over places of worship, but more in the vein of it showing up in their scripture or teachings? I hope this question... more

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Religion

07/12/19

According to the Bible, when did life on Earth begin?

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Religion

07/12/19

Aquinas: Angels as a Separated Intelligence

Basically, how can an "intellectual substance" exist? Is this basically substance dualism?

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Religion

07/12/19

Are there multiple versions of the Quran?

Much like how the Bible has multiple versions (KJV, ESV, etc.), does the Quran have different english versions? If so, how are they different? What changes between them? Are some more literal and... more

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Religion

07/07/19

what do you think makes the history of the Jews distinct?

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Religion How Did The Jews Shows Their Faith In Their God

07/07/19

How did the jews shows their faith in their God?

How did the jews shows their faith in their god

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Religion Philosophy Philosophy Of Religion

07/01/19

Transcendental Argument for God

I'd like to understand the various forms of this argument and the responses that it has generated.

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Religion World History War

06/05/19

Were there any wars in ancient Greece where religion played a major part?

From Andrew Roberts’ *Napoleon: A Life*, on the 1803 outbreak of war between Britain and France, after Britain demanded Malta and Napoleon then wanted to know whether this demand was an ultimatum... more

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Religion

06/01/19

Budhism's view of women and gender roles.

I have to write about Budhism's view of women and gender roles. But I don't know anything about it.

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Arabic Religion

05/31/19

Is this Egyptian Arabic Dialect?

الجواب: إن الفدية هي ما يدفع لتحرير شخص تم أسره. دفع يسوع فديتنا ليحررنا من الخطية والموت والجحيم. نجد في كل من سفر الخروج واللاويين والعدد والتثنية متطلبات وشروط الله للذبيحة المقدمة. في زمن العهد... more

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European History Religion Europe

05/24/19

How "religious" was the average person in the Middle Ages?

During Europe in the Middle Ages, how religious was the "average Joe"? Looking at the large scale politics of the time it seems religion was a major part of the elites' lives, with treaties with... more

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European History Religion Europe

05/24/19

Was any Medieval state ever "partially" Roman Catholic?

It is my understanding that in most of (if not all) the states in western medieval Europe the Roman Catholic church was the only recognized religious body. I'm looking for an example of a state... more

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European History Religion Europe

05/24/19

When did ancient religions start to experience dropping numbers of adherents in Europe?

I am talking about ancient Greek, Roman and Norwegian religions. When did ancient religions start to lose ground to modern religions such as Catholicism in Europe?

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Religion

05/22/19

values are passed on primarily by familes

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Do Indonesian Muslims bury their dead facing west instead of east?

Do Satanists believe in Satan? Do they consider Satanism a religion or not?

Do the names of persons mentioned in the Bible accord with the style of names otherwise known to be in use during the times described?

Do you think American religion has been a generally conservative force (that is seeking to maintain traditional views and actions)? Why or why not?

Do creation and evolution have to be mutually exclusive?

Does the Bible say that Rainbows are here to remind us of God's Promise to never Flood Earth Again?

Does Buddhism Directly Conflict with Christianity

Does religion distort Gods message?

Do Islams pray before a performance?

Chants As Forms of the Divine

(Buddhism) When was the first recorded use of the Mandala?

Are there any religious symbols (like a dove?) that are shared/recognized between the Abrahamic religions, but not the 'hallmark' of any of them?

According to the Bible, when did life on Earth begin?

Aquinas: Angels as a Separated Intelligence

Are there multiple versions of the Quran?

what do you think makes the history of the Jews distinct?

How did the jews shows their faith in their God?

Transcendental Argument for God

Were there any wars in ancient Greece where religion played a major part?

Budhism's view of women and gender roles.

Is this Egyptian Arabic Dialect?

How "religious" was the average person in the Middle Ages?

Was any Medieval state ever "partially" Roman Catholic?

When did ancient religions start to experience dropping numbers of adherents in Europe?

values are passed on primarily by familes

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