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Is superstition part of a culture?
Yes, many cultures regard what some call superstition as belief. It also varies across cultures, since one culture may regard one thing as a superstition while another doesn't.
What does sport culture mean?
for example: the Indians played lacrosse as a religious ritual that was part of there culture when they were around
Why is art an important part of oaxaca culture?
Most cultures have art as an important expression of their ideals, their religious beliefs or their history; Oaxacan culture is no exception.
Why is it difficult to talk about the Jews as a religion?
Jews are a culture derived from an ancient religion. Many Jews aren't religious but are still part of a culture that identifies themselves as Jews.
What is the amaravati stupa?
The Great Stupa at Amaravati was a large Buddhist monument built in India between the second century B.C. and the third century A.D. The Stupa was a center for religious activities and was part of a complex of religious buildings that was added to and changed many times.
How did the Buddhist's pray?
Prayer was not a part of early Buddhism. In some cultures, Buddhism is combined with other religions in which prayer plays a part, but it is not Buddhist prayer.
Why do arabs grow beards?
It's a part of culture, the norm is having some facial hair, although non-religious.. its a sign of masculinity
How many followers are there in Buddhism?
The usual estimate is something on the order of 400 million worldwide. However some caveats apply:Many people follow Buddhist precepts without formally being part of a Buddhist communityCountries like China and North Korea prohibit religious expression and numbers of Buddhists are not known. If even 1% of the population were Buddhist the number would be increased substantiallySome Buddhist sects such as Falun Dafa are not recognized as Buddhists by othersSome countries like Japan attribute religious alliance to historic family ties not to the present individual's positions or belief.
Does tribal culture have the right to flourish even if the way of life includes killing as a sacrifice?
AnswerNo. The modern, and correct, view is that tribal culture does not have the right to kill hiumans as part of religious or cultural rites.
What culture were the Aztecs a part of?
The Aztecs was THE culture. They were not part of any other culture.
Do all religious buildings have an altar?
No. Altars are primarily a part of Christian religious buildings. Synagogues (Judaism), Mosques (Islam), Mandirs (Hinduism), Buddhist Temples, and Gurdwaras (Sikhism) all lack altars. There are some Shinto Shrines with altars, but these are in the minority. It is worth noting that in Buddhist Temples, there are areas where food is offered to the Buddha, but it is not consecrated or burned and it is often placed on a ledge of a wall as opposed to a free-standing structure.
Is the Songkran Festival religious Its from Thailand?
Yes Songkran is considered to be a religious festival. It marks the Thai new year according to the Buddhist lunar calender. Water is symbolic at Songkran because, an important part of the festival, is the washing away of misdeeds and bad luck from the previous year, in order to begin afresh in the new year. Images of the Lord Buddha are washed ceremoniously by Buddhist monks in preparation for the new year.
