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Alternative Religions

Those faith systems and spiritual beliefs which fall outside of the better known and more commonly practiced religions. These include, but are not exclusive to: Witchcraft, Paganism, Voudoun, Santeria, and Satanism.

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Why do people practice child sacrifice?

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People who practice child sacrifice often do so as part of religious or cultural beliefs, believing that offering a child to a deity or supernatural being will bring favor or protection. In some cases, it may also be done as a form of extreme ritual or to fulfill a perceived need for atonement or appeasement. It is important to note that child sacrifice is widely condemned and illegal in most societies.

Which is a feature of religion in the Fertile Crescent?

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One key feature of religion in the Fertile Crescent was polytheism, where people believed in multiple gods and goddesses who controlled various aspects of life. The Fertile Crescent was also home to important religious centers such as Babylon and Ur, where complex religious rituals and beliefs were developed. Additionally, the concept of divine kingship, where rulers were seen as intermediaries between the gods and people, was an important aspect of religion in the region.

What effects could clients personal beliefs and preferences have on them being moved or positioned?

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A client's personal beliefs and preferences can impact their comfort, trust, and cooperation during movements or positionings. For example, if a client has a fear of heights, they may resist being positioned in a high chair. It is essential to respect and consider the client's beliefs and preferences to ensure their safety and well-being during care.

A place where variouse cultures cross paths is called what?

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A place where various cultures cross paths is often referred to as a melting pot or a cultural crossroads. It signifies a location where people of diverse backgrounds come together and interact, leading to a blend and exchange of ideas, beliefs, and traditions.

Is there a religion based off of Hitch Hiker's Guide To The Galaxy and where can you find out more?

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There is no official religion based on Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. However, some fans have created online communities and websites where they discuss and engage with themes from the series as philosophical or spiritual ideas. You can find out more by searching for forums or fan sites dedicated to the series.

How did Ernest Holmes die?

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Ernest Holmes died of complications from heart disease on April 7, 1960. He was an influential spiritual teacher and founder of the New Thought movement.

When did L Ron Hubbard die?

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L. Ron Hubbard died at the age of 74 on January 24th, 1986. It was of a stroke, and the coroner found traces of a drug called Vistaril in him. Church officials claim that he did not die, simply discarded his body to travel to another galaxy.

Who murdered L Ron Hubbard?

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Some people think that David Miscavige, current head of the church and Hubbard's former protege was involved along with Earle Cooley and Norman Starkey. They later stopped him from having an autopsy on religious grounds. Only thing is, Scientology has no such prohibitions. http://www.lermanet.com/reference/hubbard-murder-speculation.htm

How poetry developed in the twentieth century?

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Poetry in the twentieth century saw a range of movements and styles, including modernism, imagism, surrealism, and confessional poetry. Poets experimented with form, language, and subject matter, breaking traditional rules and exploring new ways of expressing themselves. Influential poets like T.S. Eliot, Ezra Pound, Sylvia Plath, and Allen Ginsberg pushed the boundaries of poetry and brought new perspectives to the art form.

Why was kebra nagast kicked out of the bible?

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The Kebra Nagast was not "kicked out" of the Bible. It is an Ethiopian religious text that is not considered canonical in most branches of Christianity. The Kebra Nagast is a sacred text for the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and contains legendary accounts about the relationship between King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.

What do Austrians believe in?

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Austrians generally believe in the principles of classical liberalism, emphasizing individual freedom, limited government intervention, and free markets. They place a strong emphasis on property rights, voluntary exchange, and the importance of spontaneous order in the economy. Austrians also hold a skeptical view of central planning and prefer a decentralized decision-making process.

What explorer had an estate called la chine?

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A French explorer named René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, had an estate called "La Chine" in what is now present-day Illinois, USA. However, it is important to note that the name "La Chine" was given to the estate by La Salle and did not have any connection to China itself.

What is the holy book of shikisum?

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There is no specific holy book or scripture in Shikism. Shikism is a relatively new belief system that combines elements of different spiritual traditions, including Shinto, Buddhism, Taoism, and indigenous Japanese beliefs. Its teachings are primarily passed down through oral traditions and personal experiences.

What is the most spiritually conductive type of wood to make a Ouija Board out of?

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You can actually make a Ouija Board out of anything. Be it a piece of paper, cardboard, or should you be feeling particularly risky, you can draw one on an out-of-sight wall or a large span of concrete. You're welcome to add special symbols or your own added flare, but the only things necessary are the letters A-Z and 0-9. Typically writing 'Yes' and 'No' somewhere on there helps too. What you use to pick up the signals can be anything that slides easily along the surface that you choose: a monocle an old broach, a dollar coin... the possibilities are infinite.

Have fun - hope this helps!

What is a spiritualist?

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Spiritualism is a religion with no dogma or creed. It is understanding that the devine spirit is in everyone and everything. It teaches that life is a continuous cycle. We are spirits that are ever learning and we come to the earth plain to learn the lessons of life. When the physical body dies the spirit goes back to the spirit world where it evalutates the lessons learnt on earth.

A spiritual service consists of hymns, an address by the medium and a demonstration of mediumship.

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It is also like Christianity 2000 years ago. There are also various Spiritualist religions.

A particular zodiac sign dominates the world for about 2200 years, moving in retrograde. This affects religion, then culture, and then history interpretation. Currently there's the change from Pisces to Aquarius.

There can be a different concept of God. It's a kind of spiritual "life force" permeating the entire universe and is particularly strongy concentrated in living beings. Can also be neither male nor female, but above both.

Previous incarnations are not remembered, to prevent them interfering in the current one. The soul would start in rocks, then when overcoming that, move on to e.g. fish, then e.g. reptiles, then mammals, and then humans, and so on. There also wouldn't be regressions, like human back to mammal.

Ascended Masters have overcome the cycle of death and rebirth. They are also highly evolved, and from various backgrounds. Many stay in Shambala, which is in the Himalayas. Well-known examples are Jesus and Buddha. They aren't gods to be worshipped, but are like older brothers and sisters helping us along.

There are many earth-like planets, of other solar systems. Some of those beings, including highly evolved ones, would be coming here. They may not interfere.

Atlantis was a continent with a civilisation more advanced than now. It turned bad, corrupt, decadent, evil. It thus submerged. That was around 10000 years ago.

Various religions are pathways to God. So, extracting from many - focussing on the common threads. (Syncretism.)

The Christian bible has parts distorted, misinterpreted, mistranslated, left out, and added in. Some of the teachings were also only for those times and places.

What equipment do you need for mountain climbing?

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Depends on what type of climbing you're intending to do, if you'll be able to team up with someone who already has some gear, or if you'll need to provide everything yourself. A reasonable starter set would be: -a harness -climbing shoes -a rappelling brake/descender -3 locking carabiners -talc bag -condoms With this kit you'll be able to tag along and climb with someone else who has more gear, and experience. Add some slings, a rope, and a rope brake and you'll be ready to do some top rope climbing together with a friend who has the same basic kit.

What is the origin of cultism?

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the English suffix -ism signifies either (the doctrine of) or (a belief in) so a communist would adhere to communism, a capitalist would adhere to capitalism.

The word 'cult' refers to the basic set of rules, dogma, customs or whatever that define a particular culture. (Any sensible person should be able to see that cult is the root word of culture.) So cultism would be 'a belief in or the study of the doctrines of cults'; similar to what spirits are to spiritualism.

Now the word 'cult' doesn't mean today what it was initially created to mean. It has taken on a bad connotation which has become the only thing people think of when they heard the word. Sort of what the Latin and the Spanish words for 'black' have become (the n-words). Now-a-days the word 'cult' means 'a bunch of people with dangerous beliefs'.

So 'cultism' has become a bad word in much the same way 'racism' has become a bad word. It is one of the words that spiteful people use in order to incite bad feelings.

How do people celebrate Christmas in Sudan?

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By killing children with car bombs and having sex with camels.

Where will the 2009 Gathering of the Juggalo's be held?

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it will be held in cave in rock il for another 3 years

Do south africans shake hands when they meet?

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There are as many as there are school children.

The common handshake is the one where each person holds the other's hand and shakes it up and down once or twice.

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There is the firm handshake, where you grip each others hand in a full firm clasp and do a very small pumping action, and then let go after a brief second. If you are close friends or relatives, hold for longer. Typically used-car-salesmen and Evangelists hold on for way too long in an attempt to emotionally bond with you.

This is a 'white' cultural handshake.

And there is the light handshake, where you touch and hold with no more than half a hand for a quick and very light light squeeze. If you are not close, take even less of the other persons hand and squeeze less. This is a 'black' cultural handshake.

Then there is the 'comrades' handshake. Very common in political circles. Start with a firm, full hand handclasp, swop once to an inverted handclasp, back to firm handclasp. All done very quickly. This one seems to be dying out and is being replaced by the 'big hug', in French or Russian style.

And the 'youth' handshakes. These are complex hand-dances with thumb pushes and slaps and twists. Considered 'cool' and done by people for whom 'cool' is important. If you don't know one, you are nobody - Sorry.

The hard part is when you have inter-cultural meetings. Then there is a lot of skill in knowing which handshake to do to who. And of course the other person is also guessing to which handshake to do to you. It all ends up like a Paper-Rock-Scissors game. You win if you both guess the same handshake - otherwise you look a bit lame.

What time period did the paleo Indians live?

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The Paleo indians, also referred to as the Clovis people were among the first to inhabit North America. This tribe appeared soon after the Ice Age and entered the continent from Asia. They inhabited the southwestern area of north America between 21,000 and 11,000 BC.

How did the plains Indians beliefs affect their lives?

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There is no one Native American Religion. There are 12 different cultural areas in the US and more different religious beliefs than there are today. While religious beliefs were similar the were never he same. You should rephrase your question to be more specific to a cultural area of a certain nation.