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Encyclopedia of Politics+Religion
A book review of the updated, wide-ranging Encyclopedia covering politics and religion and the interrelations between them in today's world.
encyclopedia religion and politics • congressional quarterly press • political science reference • international affairs • foreign affairs

Pete Stark Politics Without God
Study of Pete Stark (Cal-Democrat) and how a lack of belief in a Supreme Being affects legislation in government.
pete stark • atheist • reason • faith • politics

The Zen of....
Mystical and mysterious Zen has seen a growth in American pop culture. What is Zen and what makes it so useful for the art of motorcycle maintenance?
zen • religion • zazen • buddhism • koan

What is Spirituality?
What is spirituality? How is it different than religion?
spirituality • religion • path • religous • definition

Why is Gnosticism Important Today?
The Gnostic religion and gospels have recently enjoyed a resurgence of interest. Learn what the Gnostic beliefs can teach us today.
gnosticism • gnostic religion • gnostic gospel • da vinci code • gnostic beliefs

Wiccan or Witch?
The words Wiccan and Witch have two very different meanings. Here is an explanation of these two commonly confused terms.
wicca • wiccan • witch • witches • witchcraft

NeoPaganism – Old and New World
Druids are Pagans. Originally, the term meant country dweller. It evolved to mean those who did not practice the JudeoChristian Tradition.
neopagan • paganism • druidism • powwow • syncreticism

Vooduon, Voodoo, Hoodoo
Syncretic religions, like Vooduon, blend the Pagan or Shamanic religions with an orthodox religion; Vooduon blends Catholicism with the Yoruban religion.
vooduon • voodoo • hoodoo • syncretic • pagan

Central Committee For Ex-Muslims
Ex-Muslim's want their own voice. Islam is the only religion that does not recognize ex-members but two brave women are trying to change this.
the committee for ex-muslims • ex-muslims • non-practicing muslims • arzu toker • mitra zainal

Irish Language and Culture Guide
Lonely Planet's new pocket guide to Irish language & culture is an essential read for anyone looking to learn more about life, language and history in the Emerald Isle
irish language and culture • guidebook • ireland travel guide • politics • customs

Squanto in London
Squanto, after nearly being sold into slavery in Spain, makes his way back to England. In his attempt to get home he makes it to Newfoundland but is returned to England.
squanto • slavery • spain • england • newfoundland

NeoPaganism: Wicca
NeoPaganism is a catch-all term used to define relatively modern religions which have embraced the Old Religions of Shamanic people or Pagans.
neopaganism • paganism • wicca • god • goddess

Martin Luther and the Reformation
The Protestant Reformation began in Germany, when Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses, calling for reform of the Christian Church.
martin luther • protestant • protestantism • protestant reformation • christian church

Vestal Virgins of Rome
Though the Vestal Virgins had precious luxuries not afforded other Roman women, there were certain sacrifices made for them.
vestal virgin • celibacy • roman history • tiber • temple of vesta

Belgian Catholic Ceremonies
Here is some statistical background information on the Catholicism of Belgium and Flanders, to accompany the articles on "Food for Special Occasions".
catholicism belgium • catholic belgium • catholic flanders • catholicism flanders • baptism belgium

Doing business in India
The largest democracy in the world, India has shed its image as the exotic land of holy men and breathtaking temples to assert its position as an economic power house.
india • doing business india • india's culture • india's languages • india it business

Knock On Wood
"I've never broken a bone...Knock on wood.." Why do we look for wood when tempting fate? Here's the 411 on this and other well-known old wives' tales.
superstitions • old wives' tales • knock on wood • urban legends • black cats

Bogomil Sect - Bulgaria and Bosnia
The Bogomils were a religious sect in both Bulgaria and Bosnia during the Middle Ages. The Bogomils had a widespread peasant following.
bogomils • bulgaria • bosnia • orthodox • dualism

Goddesses that strike a chord
There are many women portrayed in Mythology. However there are some that stay with us for all time.
compelling goddesses • aphrodite • venus • gaea • gaia

Independent Women of Pompeii
Mt. Vesuvius buried Pompeii, and a chronicle of Roman life frozen in time. Excavations have unearthed a wealth of information on the life of Romans, notably the women.
pompeii • mt. vesuvius • women • imperial roman • roman women

Shinto
Shinto is the ancient animist tradition that held together the various tribes (uji) of Japan. What beliefs are there in Shinto?
japan • shinto • uji • clan • emperor

John Calvin and John Knox
John Calvin and John Knox were leading figures in the Protestant Reformation. They helped spread protestantism throughout Western Europe.
john calvin • calvin • calvinism • john knox • martin luther

Vestal Virgins of Rome
The Vestal Virgins were perhaps the most prized priestesses of Rome, because they protected what was most sacred among the city's ideals - the home fires.
rome • priestess • vestal virgin • vesta • roman women

A Walk through the 12 Steps: Step 5
Step 5 of any 12-Step program says that we are to admit to the God of our understanding, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
fibromyalgia • step 5 • 12 step programs • twelve step programs

A Walk through the 12 steps: Step 3
Step 3 of any 12-step Program is related to our spirituality. We make a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of a Higher Power.
higher power • spirituality • step 3 • step three

Trees and Love: Sources
Selecting a tree for celebration or remembrance can be as simple as a visit to a local garden center. Or you may want to donate to a nature or garden charity.
georgene a bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101

Balkan Faith: Crypto-Christianity
Crypto-Christianity in the Balkans was a "dual faith" that Christians practiced under Ottoman rule.
crypto-christianity • ottomans • balkans • southeastern europe • islam

Execution, Afghanistan
Afghani man converts to Christianity and will possibly face the death penalty. Islamic law, the Sharia, forbids the worship or practice of Christianity among the Islamic people. President Karzia must convince the Judiciary board of Muslim fundamentalist conservatives to consider this decision in light of the current situation as Christianity has become an ally to these people. Or, has the U.S., in fact, become too involved in a situation beyond its control?
execution • muslim • christianity • afghanistan • sunni

Ancient Fertility Sites
How visiting ancient fertility sites and applying faith and ritual into every day life has helped some people to have a family.
ancient fertility sites • cerne abbas giant • edinburgh fire festival • beltane festival • spiritual healing to get pregnant

Bard SummerScape 2007
For the first time, Bard SummerScape will take an in-depth look at a British composer in celebration of Edward Elgar's Sesquicentennial.
edward elgar • british composers • bard summerscape • classical music festival • classical music performances

Cannibals in the South Seas
Cannibalism continued until the early twentieth century in parts of Indonesia. In Sumatra, Malacca and elsewhere, religion, punishment and hunger led people to eat others
cannibalism • indonesia • sumatra • malaysia • vajrayana buddhism

Census Records
A census tracks more than just the number of people living in a country. There is plenty of genealogical information in US and Canadian census records.
census records • census • genealogy • genealogical • free

Ethics and Morality
There has come to be a difference in how the terms "Ethics" and "Morality" are used. There is also a difference between what makes for right conduct according to two basic sorts of morality.
deontology • utilitarianism • ethics • morality • greatest happiness

Gentry Lee (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Gentry Lee and/or his works.
gentry lee • articles and essays about gentry lee • cradle • science fiction book reviews

How did God Create the Universe?
How should Christians understand the first two chapters of Genesis? How did God create the "heavens and the earth"?
god • universe • creation • evolution • six

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