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  • Where did the religion zoroastrianism originate?
    Zoroastrianism originated in Persia (today - Iran) before 6th century BCE.
  • Where to buy a crosier?
    I am just going to hope to god that you text-ed this on a phone... cause it's the second worst question I've seen on this page....
  • Did the adena worship the land?
    they worshipped there environment but they might have also worshipped land also.
  • Which is a feature of religion in the fertile crescent?
    Biblical Hebrew originated there.
  • What role does nature play in Shinto religion?
    By observing nature, or just simply to observe without observing.
  • Who is a Hebrew prophet and son of Buzi in old testament?
    ezekiel
  • What is asking alexandria's religion?
    None of them are religious, except for their drummer James, who is a Christian.
  • How do you get rid off some one buri nazar?
    By doing good deeds always, keeping no negative thoughts about anyone in your mind, remembering god always, etc.
  • What are the two levels pf meaning in a parable?
    there's the literal view and then the more analytical view
  • Is it a sin to take fertility pill?
    I can only say that it is a sin to murder and that goes for abortion too. If you take the pill to get rid of a baby in the womb...
  • What is the meaning of the name shon?
    Shon is a Hebrew name meaning "God's grace."
  • Do Mahayana trace their origin back to Abraham?
    A:Mahayana is a branch of Buddhism, which has different legends and traditions to those of the Abrahamic religions (Judaism,...
  • What is the official name of the Franciscan Order?
    Catholics... Well, as disappointing as it might sound to you, I know you were probably seeking a "deeper" name for the...
  • What absolute proof is there for the theory of evolution?
    Imagine God created a 30 year old tree right now in your front yard next to a truly 30 year old tree. A friend comes by and says...
  • What are the signs of the Apocalypse?
    Signs of the Apocalypse: Depending on your religion and your personal belief system, the apocalypse - and its signs - are...
  • What is the main religion in Indonesia?
    Islam is by far the main religion in Indonesia, with 80.3 % of the population being affiliated with it. Source - Operation...
  • What do you call a person who studies religion?
    Priests study at a theological college A THEOLOGIAN Priests/ministers study at a seminary. Members of all faiths can study...
  • What symbolizes truth?
    new answer In the universal language of mind. Blood represents truth and life force.Jesus is the embodiment of Truth.
  • What Vivek ji is trying to do?
    Vivek ji has started a new age movement , as per his approach to Religion and Spirituality , it is what he likes to talk , I am...
  • What religion is Katrina kaif?
    she is half christian and half Hindu
  • Who are the followers of holy book zaboor?
    the Psalms (Tiberian: Təhillîm; Modern: Tehillim, תְהִלִּים, or "praises"). They are predominately Hebrew followers...
  • What is a belief in more than one god called?
    "Pantheism" is modern parlance refers to the idea that everything is divine (similar to the Japanese concept of Kami or the...
  • Who was Jeroboam's wife?
    Pharaoh's daughter who was the wife of Solomon is a figure in Hebrew scriptures who married the king of the United Monarchy of...
  • Seeking Ms. Kamala wati daughter of Kanta Prasad from Lautoka Fiji?
    i know where she is!!!!!!!!!!!!!shes sumwhere Ike in America.....NOT@@@@shaemWA a stalker@_@
  • What are 10 reasons why people should not be racist or prejudiced?
    1. Though our skin colors may be white, black, yellow, brown, etc. it doesn't matter because we all bleed red.
  • Why do things end?
    Well, there are many explinations to why things end. Personly, i think things end for a reason. For example if you get shot and...
  • Arguments against the existence of God?
    There are many. A few are:1. If evolution can be proven not to be gods work, then why does he create everything else. Atheists...
  • What does the name lenise mean in the Bible?
    Assuming direct control i know this hurts you shepard.
  • Why did mankind invent religion?
    To have something to believe in and/or to control other people. Answer Nobody knows for sure. This is my view of how it...
  • Would an exile's life be as miserable today?
    exile from what? miserable as when? garbage in, garbage out.
  • When 7 sacraments were made?
    I assume you are referring to the seven sacraments of Catholicism and the Orthodox Churches. The Catholics and Orthodox (which...
  • What tree was sacred to appollo?
    Laurel tree, because Daphne (a nymph) transformed herself into a laurel tree while being pursued by Apollo. Because Apollo loved...
  • What day you start lighting the menorah?
    A candle is lit on each of the eight days of Hanukkah. Hanukkah always starts on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev, and lasts...
  • Which surah without meem?
    In QURAN-E-PAAK SURAH-E-AL KOSAR is widout meem.And u can verify it by readng it 4m QURAN-E-PAAK.
  • What unusual feature does the Book of Esther have?
    A: The Book of Esther is unusual in that an important part of Jewish belief and ritual is based on it, yet many biblical scholars...
  • What are the major religions of Poland?
    Catholicism is the major religion of Poland. Once Christianity was introduced to Poland in 966, it became a tool to unify the...
  • How many public high schools in KY have a religion class?
    No Religion ClassesI seriously doubt that any public high schools in Kentucky have a religion class, though some religions and...
  • Can a person be reborn?
    Suggested Answer Our ancient scriptures vehimently proclaims the atma is not subject to destruction. The birth cycle carries on...
  • Can physical energy and spiritual energy be combined?
    According to the previous answer, spiritual energy is self realization. This is an excerpt from www.wikipedia.org under the...
  • What is the symbolic meaning of butterflies in spiritualism?
    The spiritual meaning of butterflies...I'm Christian but I've come to know it means "new life" or in other words "a new...
  • Is there such thing as immortal life?
    Immortal...no. Immortality refers to the body in one form lasting forever. Now living "eternally"...that's another...
  • Is spirituality a sin?
    Spirituality is not sin. Sin is a fraud and a lie that was made by man kind & the church. Spirituality is something that...
  • Who started Kumina?
    Jessica Daly
  • Examples of long spontaneous prayer before starting the class?
    Dear Heavenly Father Help us not to be tempted not to listen to the class, Help us focus our studies and always support us from...
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of monogamy?
    A monogamous relationship has the advantages of trust, respect, and love in the American culture. By pledging yourself to one...
  • What was the name of Attila's son?
    Thaurus
  • What does the truth will set you free but not until it is finished with you mean?
    This simply means that if you hang on to your guilt,it will weigh you down.Once the truth comes out,there may be consequences,but...
  • Which religion believes that suffering is a test?
    Most religions believe in suffering as test in ones faith in God.However distinction is made in physical,mental and spiritual...
  • Who said comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable?
    Finley Peter Dunne (1867-1936), a humorist, coined the phrase "comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable" - I've always...
  • Which of the following does not describe Muhammad's accomplishments?
    He established Mecca as a powerful trade center in the Arabian peninsula.
  • What Religions don't dance?
    Church of Christ, they don't dance or play any instruments during worship or service. They find it distracting.
  • What was the binding agreement between God and Abraham?
    You will find this agreement (also called a covenant) principally at Genesis 22:15-18 (although there are several other...
  • What are some things to use to create an altar?
    A Christian altar should be made of stone that no tool has touched.
  • What is the role of a mother in character development?
    The first three years of a child's life are vital to character development.A growing child needs to feel safe and secure. The...
  • What is the unmerited favor of God to make us acceptable and give us right standing before God?
    In some religions His son Yeshua
  • Did the founding fathers believe that Christian piety and morality was superior to Muslim or Jewish or Hindu piety and morality?
    Actually most if NOT ALL of the Founding Fathers WERE NOT Christians. This is a myth that is being spread by the Christian Right...
  • Is ecumenism an important part of religion?
    Yes if it is applicable to current paradigm. If not, it's as useless as the road map of 2,000 yrs ago. The Ecumenical Movement...
  • What was the main religion in colonial New York?
    Although minorities were numerous, it can be said that Protestantism was the main religion in colonial New York. This was because...
  • Are religious hypocrites the worst kind?
    AnswerHmmm, that's hard to say. I think most people would say that everyone is a hypocrite to some degree. I would say that...
  • What are the 3 major religions in the USA today?
    Statistics would be 78% Christian and 10% no religion, while other religions make up 12% of the U.S. population. So: 1)...
  • Is the correct term 'bold face lie' or 'bald faced lie' or another variation?
    The original term seems to have been bald-faced (bare-faced) and refers to a face without whiskers. Beards were commonly worn by...
  • What is the cause of human suffering?
    AnswerWhy do humans suffer? The Bible gives us a clear explanation. Ecclesiastes 9:11 says that "because time and unforeseen...
  • Is the Quran the true word of God?
    Yes, Quran reflects real God word revelation to prophet Muhammad (PBUH) through the angel Gabriel and in its original revelation...
  • What is the religion of Polish Americans?
    Originally, most Polish immigrants to the United States were Roman Catholics. Later, during and after World War II, Polish Jews...
  • What is hierarchical religion?
    A Hierarchical religion is a religion where a political influence goes down a hierarchy of ranks. like with Roman Catholic, the...
  • What is a material blessing?
    a blessing u feel
  • What holy places does animism have?
    everywhere!
  • What is a person called who doesn't believe in religion?
    Atheists don't believe in God at all. Agnostics don't know if there is a God or not.
  • What is the moral of the story of the model millionaire?
    The Moral of this story is "APPEARANCES ARE DECEPTIVE".
  • Is the Islamic religion against interracial dating?
    Islam prohibit dating. So there would be no question further about the date. (so answer is simple, interracial dating is also...
  • How many of the 5 major religions are monotheistic?
    Im assuming that your talking about the 5 largest, but depending on what you define as "Major", this can be answered differently,...
  • What traditional ideas about God are challenged and why?
    Well, creation is the most evidently accused matter, for scientists do not wish to admit that 1. they are wrong 2. there is a...
  • Is rojas a Jewish last name?
    Rojas (Ladino) or רוחאס (Hebrew) is a Jewish Surname. THE LAST NAME ROJAS AND THE HOUSE OF DAVID The Rojas and the Hebrew...
  • What country was king Balthazar from?
    He was from Babylon.
  • What effect do religious rules have in the modern world?
    Religious rules have various effects in the modern world today. For instance, certain religious perspectives help us to...
  • What are arguments against Intelligent Design?
    A:ID can refer to either a pseudo scientific concept, a philosophical argument, or a political/ideological crusade against...
  • Who is the Josh McDowell who happens to inspire lots of Christians with his books?
    Josh McDowell is one of the most popular writers that fundamentalist Christianity has. He is also one of the least trustworthy....
  • How have the ancient Israelites affected major religions today?
    Judaisms effect on modern religionsIn many ways , perhaps the most significant being that after Zoroastrianism , Judaism is the...
  • Is there a chat line to ask religious questions?
    There are many chat lines to ask religiou questions but i can only give you this chat line which has no charge and always free at...
  • What is re incarnation?
    reincarnation is when a person dies and then someone is born at the same time, and when someone grows up, she/he is so much alike...
  • What is Incarnation?
    The Incarnation in traditional Christianity is the belief that the second person in the Christian Godhead, also known as
  • What existed before God and creation?
    God is, has always been, and will always be, for he is the "I Am."  Answer Since God is the creator of all things, before...
  • What are the common rights among divine religions?
    Divine religion in the question is based on a definition of divinity. The commonality of rights can be expressed in the perceived...
  • What is Eliabl?
    Eliabl is, in fact, an anagram for Bilael--but that is not as common as many of this demon's other aliases such as Bariel,...
  • Wouldn't it be better to believe in one's self and do the best he can to improve the human condition in the short time he has rather than assume all will be forgiven in exchange for blind faith?
    Absolutely! This earth was created for us anyway. We might as well enjoy our time here. You can have a good time and still keep...
  • What religions speak in tongues?
    For the most part Christians. It's spoken of in the bible early in the book of Acts following the reception of the holy spirit to...
  • What does prima mean in English?
    Prima means first (or most important) in English.As in 'Prima facie', meaning 'on first appearances'. Literally 'First Face'.
  • What is dutiful love?
    No expectations and no limitations
  • Is there a spiritual reason for the Holocaust?
    Could it be that Satan was using Hitler and the Nazi movement to eliminate the Jewish people, God's chosen people?
  • What age is tanvi ganesh lonkar?
    Tanvi Ganesh Lonkar is born on 5 March, 1995. She is 13 years old.
  • You are a Sikh guy. Are you allowed to marry your Muslim girlfriend?
    In a free country and a free culture you can marry whom ever you like, however from what I have learned and studied the Muslim...
  • Feudalism arose in western Europe because?
    fuedalism arose because Europe was very unorganized and had no form of government so this system hepled them get back on track...
  • Who ruled America in 1810?
    The president was James Madison.
  • What is the difference between Reformed Theology and Dispensational Theology?
    Reformed theology was developed primarily by John Calvin the "bishop"of GenevaStudy into the life of Calvin will reveal that he...
  • What christian religions don't celebrate Christmas?
    Christmas was first started as a celebration that fell inline with the Pagan Roman festival of Saturnalia. It was adopted by many...
  • How do you use Anglican church in a sentence?
    Every family member of mine are very good friends with people who belong in a Anglican Church.
  • What is a mythical goatlike men?
    Goat legs human torso is a SatyrHorse body with a human torso is a Centaur
  • Why are some races more subversive than others?
    It is not the person's race, it is the person's culture that shapes their behavior. Race is inherited from parents, and so too...
  • Who is the Jewish Creator?
    Jews believe in one, ethical God who created the Universe. (Although modern Jews understand God in many different ways.)
  • How many candles needed total for Hanukkah?
    a total of 44