Articles related to "Religious Principles"



Should We Be Allowed To Discriminate?
The free market would dictate that the state should not be involved and the landlords should be allowed to discriminate on the basis of religious principles, or any other basis they find pertinent to their beliefs.
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Brewster Back to England
William Brewster and the Puritans in Holland decide to migrate to Virginia in the New World. They sail back to England where another group seeking religious freedom will
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Brewsters Leave England
William Brewster and the Puritans, in England they are persecuted for their believes. They migrate to Holland, returning to England prior to sailing for America.
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Courting Commandments
Texas is once again in the Supreme spotlight.This time, the Lone Star is showing off a dime's worth of commandments. The Ten Commandments. It's a hot topic in the current clime, and the Noble Nine have jumped into the fray. Here's the scoop.
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Fasting Within the Baha'i Faith
Fasting has been observed by many different cultures and religions throughout mankind's history. This article examines fasting from the Baha'i perspective.
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Khalistan - A Sikh State?
The idea of an independent Sikh state ("Khalistan" to its modern proponents) dates back to the 1600's. That idea weakens and strengthens, but never seems to go away.
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Religion in European History
The Protestant Reformation was established in Europe by Martin Luther. The Counter Reformation followed by Wars of Religion in France.
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The Muslim Mormon Connection
This article describes the foundation and characteristics of an unlikely but flourishing friendship between American Muslims and Mormons.
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The Wars of Religion in France
Catholics, led by the Duke of Guise, waged violent wars against French Protestants, who were called Huguenots. For thirty years the Wars of Religion devastated France.
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A Living Soul
With this week's anniversary of the controversial Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision of 1973, there is a lot of debate and discussion about the "sanctity of human life."
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Bernie Madoff, Jewish Charities and Tzedakah
Bernard Madoff's crimes dismayed the Jewish community not only because of the magnitude of their impact, but because such actions attack the very ethics of Judaism.
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Disciminating Against Religioius Instruction
The case of Locke v. Davey will test whether the state is required to maintain neutrality with respect to religion.
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Face Veil Ban at Egypt's Al-Azhar University
Covering the face is part of early Muslim tradition, and a practice which persists due to religious beliefs, cultural influences and issues of modesty and spirituality.
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Indian Culture, Religion and Leadership Style
The Narragansett government was both monarchical and democratic in style; their religion had multiple gods of different levels of importance.
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The Not-So-Golden Rule
The Golden Rule is generally acknowledged as a laudable moral principle, when in fact it is a mark of mental retardation.
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The problem with secular humanism
Secular humanism is often said to be the most important atheist ideology. However, it suffers from fatal flaws.
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Addiction and Spirituality - Part 2
In this article we begin to define the realm of spirituality and the ways we are connected to it. From here we will go to specific subjects designed to promote understanding and access.
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Biography of Emily Lady Tennyson
Emily Lady Tennyson was not only Alfred Lord Tennyson's wife, she was also the quiet strength that held the family together. Her indefatigable spirit inspired them all.
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Christmas Legends Minus Xmas
Christmas legends of a different kind.
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Shaker Furniture, Part II: Faith in Form
Part II of a series on Shaker furniture, its spiritual foundation and expression.
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The Violent World of Dalits
A further look at the lives of India's millions of outcasts, specifically at the ways in which it is impacted bt violence.
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Gravestone Art: Stories Fixed in Stone
Often times, when someone thinks of a paranormal investigator, images of people ghost hunting in dark, creepy cemeteries come to mind. In some instances, this may be true, yet, what should be remembered is that cemeteries are not necessarily as creepy as they first appear.
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Looking at atheist commandments
Some simple 10-points guides to living that beat the Bible or humanism hands down.
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Surviving an Affair and Relationship Counselling
A cheating spouse can wreck a marriage, leaving the innocent party devastated emotionally. A look at the consequences of marriage infidelity and surviving an affair.
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