Religion
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Every seventh inhabitant of the planet professes Islam. Unlike Christians, whose holy book is the Bible, Muslims have it as the Koran. In terms of plot and structure, these two wise ancient books are similar to each other, but the Quran has its own unique features
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Many Western politicians speak ambiguously about Iran and its state structure. They believe that a religious movement with severe restrictions, such as Shiism, significantly limits the development of the state. But no one can really predict how the life of ordinary Iranians will be built if religion plays a smaller role in the country's domestic and foreign policy
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The text describes the origin of the cult of the Vestals, their rights and obligations, as well as some aspects of their public and private life
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Bishop is Greek for "overseeing", a clergyman belonging to the third - highest - degree of priesthood. However, over time, a large number of honorary titles appeared, equal to a bishop - pope, patriarch, metropolitan, bishop. Often in speech, a bishop is a bishop, from the Greek "senior priest." In Greek Orthodoxy, the general term for all these definitions is the word hierarch (priest leader)
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A funeral candle is a symbol, a reminder to the Lord of a deceased person. The article reveals the symbolic meaning of a memorial candle, gives advice on where and how to put a candle, what to do after it is installed and where to buy it
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The goddess Morena in Slavic mythology personified eternal cold, impenetrable darkness and death. Her wrath was feared by both ordinary people and famous celestials. Even today, a thousand years later, the memory of her lives in such unpleasant words as "haze", "pestilence", "darkness" and "haze". However, despite all this, Morena was held in high esteem by the Slavs, as she not only took life, but also gave it a start
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What is the predominant religion in Portugal? You can briefly learn about the historical facts and features of the dominant denomination, as well as the distribution of other religions and the number of their adherents in Portugal from the article
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Almost everyone knows that the temple is an ancient pagan temple. What were these religious buildings in architectural terms, where exactly were they located and what purposes did they actually serve?
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Richard Zimmerman is a member of the Christian Evangelical Faith church, a bishop, a preacher and a true servant of God. The sermons of Richard Zimmerman are known to Christians around the world, but not many people know about his difficult fate
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In the Jewish Holy Scriptures, the Tanakh, many names of God are mentioned, each of which is given a meaning that, to one degree or another, reveals the quality, the side of the transcendental, unknowable by experience essence of God
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One of the pillars of Islam is the belief in predestination. In Islam, this has also always been the subject of many discussions that have been going on for centuries. The works of medieval scholastics were largely unsystematic, fragmented, and served as the basis for many controversies and disputes
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One of the most expressive symbols of Islam, originating directly from the time of the prophet, is a melodic and at the same time exciting call to prayer, heard from the balcony of the minaret and heard for many kilometers around. This is the muezzin. His sincere voice, like the light of a beacon, daily shows Muslims the way to prayer, preventing them from plunging into the world of everyday life
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From the birth of the Orthodox religion and in subsequent times, there were ascetics whose strength of spirit and faith were stronger than earthly suffering and hardship. The memory of such people will forever remain in the Holy Scriptures, religious traditions and the hearts of millions of believers
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The Lotus Temple is one of the most amazing architectural structures located in India very close to the capital of the state. It is worth noting that the place for the construction was not chosen at all by chance - once in this place the sacred village of Baha Pur was located. The construction process lasted for 8 years, and Fariborz Sahba worked on the design and project of the building
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One of the most beautiful churches in Minsk is the Catholic Church of Saints Simeon and Helena. This monument of religious architecture is located in the center of the capital, decorating it with its architecture. The condition of the benefactor Edward Adam Voynilovich, on whose money this temple was built, was the requirement that the church be erected in strict accordance with the project approved by him and his wife. This church will be discussed below
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It is not in vain that the Mother of God is called Mother Intercessor, and there are a huge number of churches and icons in her honor in Russia. One of the most popular images among the people is the icon of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos. Its writing is associated with the miraculous salvation of believers who prayed in one of the temples of Constantinople during the siege of the city by the Saracens
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Buddhist gods are recognized by supporters of this religion as beings of a separate class, who obey the laws of karma. It is noteworthy that at the same time, this religion categorically denies the existence of a supreme creator-master who would create this world and rule it. Everyone who finds himself in a Buddhist temple is simply amazed at the number of images of various deities. Surprisingly, their total number remains unknown
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Vologda, an ancient city standing on the river of the same name, is famous today for its historical heritage. There are many historical and architectural monuments on its land, many of them are protected by the state. Glorious Vologda land and churches. The temples of Vologda are known for their ancient architecture and picturesque icons. Read about some of them in the article below
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Long before Christianity appeared in Russia, our lands were ruled by a large number of rulers. They were like the ancient Greek saints, and each of them did his own business, was responsible for the branch of earthly and unearthly life allotted to him
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The goddess of truth of ancient Egypt - the majestic Maat, is unique in nature. She personifies both justice in social terms and the stability of the state - from pharaohs to slaves. Lies, deceit, the Egyptians considered a great crime, and not only before Maat. They violated the laws of nature and cosmic balance
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One of the most mysterious ancient Egyptian gods is Anubis. He patronizes the realm of the dead and is one of its judges. When the Egyptian religion was just beginning to exist, God was perceived as a black jackal that devours the dead and guards the entrance to their kingdom
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As time goes on, you pay more and more attention to the shops with the name "Halal" appearing everywhere. What is this product and where did it come from, we learn from the article
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Kaaba according to the Quran is the world's first temple built to honor Allah. According to legend, the building was laid long before the beginning of the prophecy of Muhammad, and the construction was completed by the prophet Ibrahim
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Russian church art began to develop with the advent of Christianity in Russia. It borrowed Byzantine traditions, thanks to which it quickly stepped forward. The article will tell about its further development and features
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The opening of the cathedral has been waiting for a long 17 years. The construction of the Armenian Cathedral began in 1996, but due to some events, as well as due to lack of funds, construction was temporarily stopped. The complex was opened in 2013, this event was one of the most important not only for the Armenian diaspora, but also for Muscovites. Outside of Armenia, such a majestic temple near the Armenian Apostolic Church does not exist anywhere else
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One of the most amazing Christian monasteries is located in the mountains of Montenegro, on the Adriatic coast. It's called Ostrog. How to get to it and what you can see in it is described in this article
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Did you know that you can read a person's handwriting like an open book? Your character, temperament, state at the time of writing, and much more can be known just by looking at your manuscripts. Impressive, isn't it? This knowledge is open to everyone, and graphology studies them
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It seems that beautiful handwriting is a relic of the past. The modern world with its gadgets, short texts and audio messages has left the art of beautiful writing for true calligraphy fans. But you have to write by hand. And not only in their native language. Legible English handwriting can say a lot about the personality of the person writing. How to develop beautiful English handwriting?
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The first country in the world where Christianity was adopted at the state level is Armenia. Yerevan is the city where the largest cathedral was built. This is a tribute to the memory of Gregory the Illuminator, who spread the Christian religion in the state
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Faith in supreme patrons has existed throughout the entire meaningful life of people. Since ancient times, mankind has worshiped the gods in which they believed, built temples and churches, read prayers and left gifts. To this day, thousands of buildings have survived on our planet, where people of various religions gathered
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Among the civilizations of pre-Columbian America, the cultures of the Maya, Aztecs, Incas, who reached their greatest prosperity, are usually distinguished. They were formed in areas that were relatively isolated from each other. The Maya lived in the Yucatan Peninsula and present-day Guatemala, the Aztecs in Mexico, and the Incas in Peru. Nevertheless, according to researchers, for all their differences, the cultures of the Maya, Aztecs and Incas have a number of common features. Today's review will provide information about the religion and culture of the Maya
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In the south-west of Russia there is a glorious place about which legends have long circulated. This land is Diveevo, a monastery full of miracles and healing effects on those who go for help. Even abroad they know about Diveevo and the miraculous springs located here. Tourists from Germany, Latvia, France, Israel, Orthodox believers from many parts of the world come here
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Rublev's early work is characterized by a warm emotional coloring. The works written during this period are imbued with reverent joy and spiritual beauty. One of the most famous is the icon of the Nativity of Christ
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The article tells about one of the directions of world Protestantism, the followers of which call themselves members of the Christian Evangelical Church and deviate somewhat from the generally accepted canons in their doctrine. A brief outline of the history and subsequent development of this religious movement is given
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This article describes the emergence of the Christian Baptist Church, its formation, as well as the difficulties that arose along the way of its development. Affected by the description of the Second Baptist Church in Moscow
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In a world where TV screens and computers are constantly streaming information about local wars and global terrorism, I really want to find a reliable support that supports the desire for good in any normal person. The Elders of Athos give such hope to many
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Many believers are confused by completely commercial announcements that it is possible to transfer payment for prayer and order it in a monastery or church where a person has never been. These are indeed a bit strange proposals on the part of the temples, as they run counter to the main tenets related to custom prayers. Understanding what a special prayer means and in what cases it is read, you can ask the Lord on your own
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One of the most interesting regions in Russia in terms of culture and religion is Tatarstan. The republic has a very interesting geographical position, because there you can meet both an Orthodox person and a Muslim and even a Buddhist. Two religions are officially recognized in the region - Christianity and Islam, among which it is the first that is more widespread
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Sincere faith in God at all times helped a person to endure the harsh everyday life of earthly life. Turning to the Higher powers for help and support is a natural spiritual need for a believer. No matter what denomination he belongs to, he will always be taught how to pray correctly. at home
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Godfathers in Russia have always been significant figures in human life. They accompanied him from the cross font. It was believed that God would surely hear their prayers