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A set of beliefs concerning the nature, cause, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency. It usually involves devotional and ritual observances and often a moral code for the conduct of human affairs. (Random House Collegiate Dictionary, rev. ed.)
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1 vol 50 | n o 149 | enero 2024 | pp. 1-24 | artículos | ©EURE Migración y vida barrial. Prácticas de apropiación espacial de migrantes haitianos en barrios céntricos y periféricos de Santiago Francisca Pérez. Universidad Academia de Humanismo Cristiano, Santiago, Chile. Tamara Vicencio. Universidad Academia de Humanismo Cristiano, Santiago, Chile....
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Este trabalho analisa a relação entre religião e uso de tabaco entre funcionários públicos de campi universitários no Rio de Janeiro e participantes do Estudo Pró-Saúde em suas ondas 1 (1999, n=4030) e 4 (2012-13, n=2933). Foram utilizados questionários auto-administrados; associações transversais e longitudinais entre as variáveis independente (re...
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Within the past decade, a large number of Tibetan manuscripts related to the Bon religion have come to light in private collections in several locations in Sichuan and Gansu provinces. The manuscripts contain the texts of rituals performed by a class of priests known as Leu, and are therefore generally known as leuyig, ‘Leu scriptures’. Most of the...
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Among the thousands of Tibetan manuscripts related to the Bon religion that have come to light in China’s Gansu and Sichuan provinces in recent years is a work entitled ’Phen yul rgyas pa’i klu ’bum (PLB), the ‘Extensive collection from Phenyul concerning the klu’. The text, which is a collection of myths and rituals relating to the klu spirits tha...
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The right to self-defense, against the attack of others, is recognized as one of the inherent rights of individuals. This right is recognized in international documents, the sources of the Islamic legal system, and other legal systems. Individuals and governments cannot produce, store, and use nuclear weapons under the pretext of self-defense, beca...
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span lang="EN-US">The meaning in life is a fundamental human behavior that plays an essential role in self-development. The concept of meaning in life continues to focus on researchers using various theoretical perspectives. This study explored the construct of meaning in life from the vantage point of undergraduate students in their final year. Th...
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Animal sacrifice or Bali as Part of Religious Festivals and Animal Welfare in India
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This study discusses Dul Johnson's Deeper into the Night, looking at issues of migration and identity within the Nigerian sphere. A lot of people tend to associate the term migration and identity to go hand in hand. It is not out of place to think that way. This is because when people migrate to a different place, they carry their identity along wi...
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Resumo: No artigo, explora-se a concepção da natureza como livro, em Francis Bacon. Por um lado, utilizando essa imagem e confrontando a leitura do livro da natureza e a leitura dos livros dos autores consagrados, Bacon contrapõe duas vias completamente distintas da filosofia natural: a interpretação da natureza em contraste com a via da antecipaçã...
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Resumo O presente artigo tem como intuito discutir os aspectos gerais do pensamento de György Lukács acerca do estranhamento religioso a partir da obra Para uma Ontologia do Ser Social. Nessa direção, parte-se dos elementos centrais acerca do fenômeno do estranhamento para, então, compreender a gênese histórica da religião à luz da abordagem lukacs...
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New prayer consciousness for Greek and Persian Jerusalem model as assumption
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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran optimisme dan faktor-faktor yang mendukung optimisme pada Anak didik Lembaga Pembinaan Khusus Anak (LPKA) Bandung menunju proses re-entry. Optimisme merupakan ekspektasi positif seseorang mengenai masa depannya, sementara re-entry merupakan proses anak didik kembali lagi ke masyarakat. Penulisan in...
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The classical liberal arts are an educational model that had a tremendous influence on education for centuries. The early Christians superimposed their religious formation on this traditional academic course, and, eventually, the Catholic understanding of the human person and the world transformed the approach to classical education, elevating the...
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The second-greatest number of tribal people is located in India. About 12% of India's 84 million tribal residents reside in the northeastern partof the country. They are widelydiverse and placed inequitably over the area.The immeasurable historical legacy of Gaddi is remarkable. However, this cultural group is gradually losing its identity as a res...
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This research explores the link between students' attendance at Islamic learning activities and the development of tolerance towards religious diversity. Conducted in Sukabumi, Indonesia, the study involves 100 high school students from various backgrounds. Results indicate a positive correlation between frequent Islamic studies attendance and heig...
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Witch hunting, a troubling period in human history, is the deliberate and widespread persecution of people, mostly women, who are thought to have supernatural abilities and engage in evil deeds. This phenomenon happened all throughout the world, but it was particularly notorious in the late mediaeval and early modern eras, which roughly correspond...
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The encounter of the medieval Muslims with Greek philosophy undeniably shaped the course of their philosophical and theological thought. This encounter led to the complex and contentious issue of ‘philosophy versus theology’. Medieval Muslim thinkers needed to develop a response to the issue of philosophy versus theology. The present article will f...
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Zusammenfassung Im deutschsprachigen Raum haben sich unterschiedliche Fachformate als Alternativen zum konfessionellen Religionsunterricht etabliert. Innerhalb dieser Fachformate kommt der Religionskunde meist ein mehr oder weniger großer Anteil zu und oftmals beteiligt sich die Religionswissenschaft an der Lehrpersonenausbildung für diese religion...
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Life and death has always been one of the main concerns of every thinking person throughout the history of mankind and all the schools of thought, philosophy and religion have tried to explain the meaning of life and specify its goals, and each of them from a different point of view. These coils have looked into each other. However, it is quite cle...
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This research uses the material object of the Friday sermon, namely the translation of the sermon register of the scholar Ash-Shaikh Dr. Abdul Muhsin Al-Qosim. Each language has specific characteristics or is different from other languages. This research aims to find out the register of the Friday sermon of Ash-Sheikh Dr. Abdul Muhsin Al-Qosim at t...
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The Ugandan adults Muallaf (UAM) faced a problem in learning Arabic for religious purposes. The elementary Arabic learning module (EALM) was developed for UAM using ADDIE procedures to mitigate the said problem. This research evaluated EALM usability for UAM. The purposive sample of UAM (n=44) and a random sample of teachers (n=5) were used. UAM st...
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Immigration entails many challenges for families, particularly for children. The study was designed to assess pre- and post-immigration measures that contribute to successful and adaptive immigration of families. Participants included 122 recent Jewish US immigrant families to Israel. Measures included predictor indices of immigration motivation, o...
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The problem of faith, the idea of God, and language of faith were predominant in Paul Tillich's thinking on symbols of faith. The pre-eminence of these problems in human life led Tillich to assert that whatever is of ultimate concern can become an object of faith. He went on to explain himself by analyzing the variables of probability and doubt, sy...
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O ensino religioso passou por modificações ao longo da história, e hoje compõe a matriz curricular como disciplina facultativa na educação básica brasileira. A religiosidade sempre esteve presente na vida do brasileiro, afetando desde o contexto social, político e cultural, alcançando a seara educacional. A inclusão de crianças com necessidades esp...
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Rumah adat tradisional di Dusun Sade secara terus menerus dipertahankan dan dilestarikan oleh Masyarakat Sasak Sade. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui nilai dan makna yang terdapat dalam kearifan lokal rumah adat suku saksak di Dusun Sade Desa Rembitan Kabupaten Lombok Tengah. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian pendekatan kualitati...
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Esta texto tem como objetivo analisar a imagem como um elemento vital na organização do culto medieval e da própria prática da religião cristã, buscando as referências históricas e teológicas, no intuito de pensar a imagem dentro do espaço sagrado e por sua vez, o espaço sagrado como um lugar de imagens e assim, poderemos refletir a respeito das di...
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At the end of 1991, all the republics that formed the USSR declared independence. This marked the start of a period where they had to be recognized by each other, as well as by other countries around the world. This resulted in the creation of 15 independent states that became subjects of international relations. Many countries, made up of differen...
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Abstrak: Peneliti terdahulu telah banyak yang melakukan penelitian di sektor industri pariwisata dengan memperhatikan fenomena di sektor wisata religi, namun kajian mendalam tentang aspek wisata ramah-halal masih kurang. Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dari ramah-halal terhadap retensi wisatawan pada wisata religi di Kabupaten Demak...
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This service focuses on moral and religious development for early childhood. The purpose of this service is to find out developments in early childhood in the moral and religious aspects. The method used is a demonstration with a design of practicing ablution and procedures for prayer and carrying out outdoor learning introducing a game of matching...
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Penelitian ini bertujuan hendak mengulik pergumulan yang terjadi dewasa ini di tengah masyarakat Sumba, khususnya mengenai maraknya penjualan tanah yang dilakukan oleh masyarakat Sumba kepada para pendatang. Hal ini bisa terjadi karena tidak adanya pemahaman yang benar tentang arti dan makna teologis, baik secara Alkitabiah maupun melalui agama/rel...
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Latar belakang: Indonesia memiliki beragam budaya yang penting untuk dilindungi dan dilestarikan, salah satunya adalah permainan tradisional. Permainan tradisional terdapat beragam manfaat yang baik untuk pengembangan dan pembentukan karakter siswa. Pendidikan karakter menjadi serangkaian upaya yang dilakukan dalam mendidik siswa untuk berperilaku...
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The history of toxicology spans from before the Christ era to the present. However, when one crawls through the course of toxicological depictions in the pages of history almost a part of the early medieval era, before the work of ibn Sina (or Avicenna) (980-1037 AD), appears to be missing. Following the rise of Islam in the seventh century, schola...
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This article argues that Thomas Kuhn's landmark work, The Structure of Scientific Revolutions , has not been adequately explored by theologians and scholars in the field of science and religion. While many cite Kuhn to suggest that science and religion share structural similarities, I contend that his work is crucial in addressing current debates a...
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With advancement of human researches and public health activities, the risk of infectious diseases development has decreased, but human industrialized life and life style changes have resulted in new challenges for human health specially in the field of non-communicable diseases (NCDs): cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), cancers, obesity and etc. Non-...
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This study will compare and discuss the Catholic view of original sin and one of the fundamental ideas of Mahayana Buddhism, Avidy, in order to assess the development of their basic theological concepts, to compare the connections and differences between the two faiths' views of suffering, to make sense of the connections between the two religions'...
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This research is a research based on analyst theory and evaluation of education policy. The aim is to photograph the practice of Merdeka Belajar and evaluate its success. The research method used is qualitative evaluation. Data was collected through documentation techniques and interviews. The collected data were analyzed by qualitative evaluative...
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African neo-Pentecostal prophets (ANPPs) address the issue of economic powerlessness in un(der)developed regions of Africa by reviving elements of the premodern African magical economy. They use anointed objects, such as anointed water, for economic purposes, while African Traditional Religions (ATR) use magical charms in their economic life. There...
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Facing the modern expectations about publicity and the high esteem of public opinion, it can be challenging to disclose the sources of these expectations. After sketching the origin of the idea and reality of publicity from the 18th century onward, practical and theoretical concerns about public opinion are discussed alongside the criticism of Walt...
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Restructuring is the process of corporate actions that involves reorganising, remaking, or modification of a thing or system in order to make it more effective and productive. Nigeria is fast sliding to becoming a failed state in need of restructuring. This is occasioned by a plethora of problems such as insecurity, industrial unrest, political ins...
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Kuliner tradisional tidak hanya menjadi cenderamata yang menghiasai destinasi wisata, tetapi juga berpengaruh pada citra dan daya tarik wisatawan terhadap suatu lokasi wisata. Dalam konteks ini, salah satunya warung sate karak yang berada di kawasan Makam Sunan Ampel Surabaya mampu bertahan dan tetap eksis dengan rasa autentiknya di tengah persaing...
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Ekowisata merupakan kegiatan wisata alternatif dan berkelanjutan. Yang membedakan ekowisata dengan wisata jenis lain dikarenakan ekowisata sendiri menerapkan kegiatan berwisata dengan alam sebagai objek utama yang harus dikelola dengan rasa tanggung jawab yang besar, mengutamakan aspek pemberdayaan masyarakat sekitar, aspek konservasi alam dan memp...
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eISSN: 1946-8342 pISSN: 3005-8252 AL-NOOR is a peer reviewed Biannual (i.e. English and Urdu), international scholarly journal published by Hazrat Ayesha Siddiqua Model Degree and Commerce College, Lahore. The journal is dedicated to the scholarly study of all aspects of Islam and Contemporary Muslim World. The journal is committed to the publicati...
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Plain English Summary How do traditional religious organizations end up embracing entrepreneurial ideas? This historical case study of the Church of England answers that question. Religious organizations, especially those facing decline, are increasingly feeling the pressure to launch entrepreneurial initiatives. When such initiatives are seen as v...
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This article conducts a rigorous analysis of Pentecostal Pragmatism, delving into its implications in the realms of religious practice and theology. By dissecting the fusion of Pentecostalism and pragmatism, this paper sheds light on the nuanced concerns that arise from this amalgamation. It contends that while pragmatism offers practical solutions...
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Articular o capitalismo e a religião supõe uma profunda revisão do quadro teórico da Modernidade e de sua autocompreensão secular. As críticas do “capitalismo como religião”, encontrada em filósofos heterodoxos como Walter Benjamin ou em teólogos da libertação como os da “Escola do DEI”, referenciam-se em metodologias divergentes que conjugam conce...
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Analisar a correlação entre estresse, ansiedade e depressão com a síndrome de Burnout em estudantes de graduação de uma universidade pública federal. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório-descritivo, com abordagem quantitativa, que utilizou um questionário on-line para coleta de dados, que ocorreu entre dezembro de 2021 e março de 2022, disponibilizad...
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Although studies have linked Christian nationalist beliefs with greater emotional distress, little is known about the potential underlying mechanisms or subgroup variations. Informed by the strain-struggles-distress model and the concept of structural amplification, we tested whether religious/spiritual (R/S) struggles mediate and moderate the asso...
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Lack of understanding of responsibility and commitment means that marriage is no longer in a holy and sacred position. Learning about the Islamic religion, especially in the chapter on marriage, is not sufficient provision to provide an understanding of how to build commitment. In the marriage material, graduation in the course is only 30% of the t...
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The poems of the semimythical Chinese recluse Han Shan have been credited for their ecological wisdom. However, this article argues that Han Shan’s attitude towards nature, rather than being egalitarian from the very beginning, shifts from anthropocentric to ecocentric due to his quasi-homelessness, reinhabitation, and ultra-homelessness at differe...
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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memahami transformasi karakter Naposo Nauli Bulung sebagai refleksi pengamalan keagamaan di Kabupaten Tapanuli Selatan. Penelitian ini merupakan grounded research dengan pendekatan kualitatif yang bersifat deskriptif, pengumpulan data dengan metode wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi dengan teknis analisa interpretif...
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In the global economy, the Halal tourism industry is leading a transformational journey to redefine conscious travel. Beyond religious adherence, Halal tourism represents a universal lifestyle that appeals to diverse consumers. By adopting a broader definition of Halal that incorporates sustainability and universal appeal, key stakeholders can lead...
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Branding is a term that is often associated with business. This research argued that there is a sense in which the church, especially at the parochial level, can adopt branding as a tool for evangelization. The study consented that the Catholic Church leverages on some form of universal branding. However, the parish community can be more deliberate...
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This article examines Arthur Waley's abridged translation of "Journey to the West", titled "Monkey", and its influence on magic wind narrativity using narrative theory and (re)framing concepts. The research categorises the narrative significance of the magical wind in the source text and highlights its powers as destruction, transport and transform...
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Neste ensaio bibliográfico, apresentarei um dos percursos possíveis de leitu-ra da extensa e profícua obra do antropólogo Michael Taussig. Definitivamen-te não há qualquer pretensão de análise da totalidade de seu trabalho, tampouco de sistematização esquemática de suas formulações. Antes disso, o objetivo deste artigo é traçar conexões e distancia...
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Throughout the twentieth century, Catholic institutions in Argentina experienced a period of consolidation, followed by evidence of decline and crisis. The reinforcement of the Romanization process at the beginning of the twentieth century, combined with the integralist emphasis of Catholicism at the beginning of the century, led to the strengtheni...
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This research explores a solution to optimise room temperature comfort in Masjid Nurhidayatullah Maguwoharjo. Mosques are susceptible to temperature and humidity fluctuations, which can affect the worship experience of congregants. To address this challenge, the study developed an automated fan system that dynamically responds to environmental chan...
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This article examines the complex task of translating realia, or culturally specific elements, from Russian into Arabic. It addresses the problems associated with realia, suggests translation strategies, and discusses the broader implications for contemporary translation studies. The rare specificity of the Arabic language associated with the canon...
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This article seeks to investigate the integration between political economy and religion offered in the forum Religion of Twenty (R20). The idea of R20 forum by Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) is one of the ideas to unite perceptions between countries and religions. It is based on the phenomenon of the global economy which has begun to be disrupted by conflic...
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This paper's subject is so volatile that, in some circles, it is called blasphemy and heresy. In others, I would be worthy of ex-communication. And still, in others, I would be worthy of death and condemnation to hell. These are at least dire consequences.
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This research aims to increase the activeness and learning outcomes of Hindu religious education and character in color chess material in the life of the CTL (Contextual Teaching And Learning) learning model for class X SMAN 2 Kasongan students. This research is classroom action research with the application of Contextual Teaching and Learning. The...
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This study explores the complex link between geopolitical variables and Afghanistan's power as a nation, providing an important context for understanding Afghanistan's place in the world. The importance of national unity is shown by our findings since 96% of respondents agree that it is important. This highlights the Afghan people's historical fort...
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Abstrak Implementasi kebijakan COVID-19 merupakan hasil dari penyesuaian kondisi yang ada di dalam lingkungan pondok pesantren. Dengan adanya implementasi kebijakan COVID-19 menyebabkan adanya penataan ulang sosial termasuk ke dalam dunia pendidikan. Tujuan penelitian ini memahami implementasi kebijakan COVID-19 di lingkungan Pondok Pesantren Jamil...
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En este texto argumentativo vemos la relación entre la doctrina contractualista y la construcción de un modelo de educación donde se menciona que el contractualismo social ha generado cambios en ámbitos como lo social y educativo, viéndose mejores resultados en la integración a la vida social. Además, se menciona que el contractualismo social en un...
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The religious Congregation of the School Sisters of Notre Dame was founded in the mid-nineteenth century in Bavaria in response to an urgent need for educating particularly girls. The new religious order addressed the needs and expectations of society by founding schools offering different courses and grades and boarding houses. The first instituti...
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Frig dini ve Roma'daki yansımaları hakkında. (About Phrygian religion and its reflections in Rome)
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2 2 ‫احلديث‬ ‫ائري‬ ‫اجلز‬ ‫واصلي‬ ّ ‫الت‬ ‫اخلطاب‬ ‫خمرب‬-‫متوشنت‬ ‫عني‬ ‫جامعة‬ mankour1964@yhoo.fr ‫االستالم:‬ ‫يخ‬ ‫اتر‬ 28 / 02 / 2021 ‫القبول:‬ ‫يخ‬ ‫اتر‬. 11 / 04 / 2021 ‫ملخص:‬ ‫العروي"‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫"عبد‬ ‫املغريب‬ ‫ّر‬ ‫املفك‬ ‫خالهلا‬ ‫من‬ ‫س‬ ّ ‫أس‬ ‫اليت‬ ‫ّسانية‬ ‫الل‬ ‫البىن‬ ‫فحص‬ ‫إىل‬ ‫البحثية‬ ‫قة‬ ‫الور‬ ‫هذه‬ ‫هتدف‬ ‫اسة‬ ‫لدر‬ ‫اإل...
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In the period between the interwar years and several decades after the Second World War, Tone Kralj’s religious artworks greatly transformed the interiors of churches in the Littoral, as it was delineated during the Second World War, including four churches in the Ilirska Bistrica area, specifically, in Prem, Ilirska Bistrica, and Podgraje. While c...
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En este texto argumentativo vemos la relación entre la doctrina contractualista y la construcción de un modelo de educación donde se menciona que el contractualismo social ha generado cambios en ámbitos como lo social y educativo, viéndose mejores resultados en la integración a la vida social. Además, se menciona que el contractualismo social en un...
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Divorce is a phenomenon that is experienced in various age ranges, including among the elderly showing an increasing trend. Previous studies emphasize the negative impact of divorce in old age. This study aims to identify the factors that lead to divorce among the elderly, particularly in the Palembang Religious Court, as well as understand the jud...
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The aim of this research is to explain transformative Islamic education in Merdeka curriculum era 5.0. The method used in this research is a literature review study, with several research stages, namely collecting data related to discussions from articles and books, as well as analyzing the data and then discussing and concluding. Based on research...
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The individuals, belonging to all communities, i.e. rural, tribal and urban have one of the major goals of bringing about improvements in their overall standards of living. This is regarded as one of the essential goals of individuals, belonging to all occupations, communities and socio-economic backgrounds. The individuals are normally wholehearte...
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Despite the high incidence of intimate partner violence in Nigeria, empirical research on the psychological and emotional aspect is very scanty. A review of the few available studies shows a lacuna in research regarding the implication of drug use on the perpetuation of intimate partner violence. The present study was aimed at bridging this gap wit...
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Roman Archeology is one of the major subfields in which post-colonial theory has thrived. It has interpreted the Roman world throughout its past and present images. The region of North Africa was a central point for some of the earliest post-colonial education about the Roman Empire and has helped to create an attraction to study and investigation...
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ZET Bu çalışmada, İstanbul İli, Beyoğlu İlçesi, Sütlüce Mahallesi Kentsel Dönüşüm İşi kapsamında yapılması planlanan konut, otopark ve ibadethane yapılarına ait temel kazıları esnasında, inceleme alanına komşu yapıların güvenliğinin sağlanması amacıyla oluşturulan iksa sistem imalatları değerlendirilmiştir. Kazı derinlikleri kademeli olarak 5-30 me...
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The individuals, belonging to all communities, categories and socio-economic backgrounds have recognized the meaning and significance of religions. The overall living conditions of the individuals are centred on religions. The tasks and activities that are put into operation by the individuals in personal and professional lives are complicated and...
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This study analyzes the public conversations that emerged on X (formerly Twitter) following the release of BBQ Becky-themed memes. Specifically, we explore racial profiling and the use of monikers in crisis situations historically. Legislators have introduced or passed legislation in several states to address instances of trivial complaints to a pe...
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Adolescence or school-age children are the typical starting points for substance misuse or drug usage. As the numbers of cases of substance abuse are increasing day by day among the adolescents, it is very important to assess their knowledge regarding substance abuse. Methodology-The descriptive study was conducted on 200 adolescents among the stud...
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Some philosophers of religion have argued that moral anti-theodicy begs the question. This paper evaluates the arguments from two such philosophers, writing a decade apart—Robert Mark Simpson, and Lauri Snellman. Simpson argues that any global argument against theodicy must allow for the possibility of there existing a plausible theodicy, and that...
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Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel has not just divided Muslim political leaders. It’s also solicited diverse responses from religious figures and institutions, reflecting deeper divisions about what Islam stands for in the 21st century. At the core of the differences is the ability and willingness to empathise with innocent victims on both sides of...
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Despite the pervasive influence religion has on society, the role of religion in angel investor decision-making remains unknown. This study tests a model of how religion – both as a guiding institutional logic and a personal religious belief – influences angel investor evaluations. Drawing on the similarity attraction paradigm and expectancy violat...
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Discussions of mithraea tend to emphasize their uniformity. While it is true that many earlier mithraea do adhere to an established plan, there are a notable number of mithraea dating from the late 3rd c. onward that do not. This article discusses these various atypical mithraea, how such alterations to the standard mithraeum plan might have impact...
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Positive and negative relations play an essential role in human behavior and shape the communities we live in. Despite their importance, data about signed relations is rare and commonly gathered through surveys. Interaction data is more abundant, for instance, in the form of proximity or communication data. So far, though, it could not be utilized...
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In the context of technological developments, it is important for Islamic boarding schools to form students who are moderate, tolerant and adaptive to changing times. This study aims to analyze the process of internalizing the values of religious moderation in Islamic boarding schools as an effort to face the Society 5.0 era. This research uses a l...
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More than two decades ago, political scientist Jagpal Singh coined the term “Ambedkarization” to describe a process happening in west Uttar Pradesh. This was about the increasing presence of the images and ideas of one of the founding fathers of India, B. R. Ambedkar, among the Dalits of west Uttar Pradesh. This was based on Singh’s fieldwork in Me...
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Research on the relationship between religion and entrepreneurship has produced mixed findings. We argue such equivocal findings are partly the result of under-specification of the role of religion in entrepreneurial action. To address this issue, we build on the process perspective of entrepreneurial cognition by simultaneously incorporating menta...
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The concept of the immortality of the soul, as held by pagans, has been the subject of extensive scholarly research over the years. Despite concerted efforts to disprove the idea of life after death, the doctrine remains a theological enigma. This research thus delved into the immortality of the soul as depicted in the Bible. The study posited that...
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate classical training (regular training and training in work areas) held by BDK Ambon using the level 1 and level 2 Kirkpatrick models. MTs in the Aru Islands. Based on the results of the Level 1 Evaluation, it showed a positive reaction from the training participants with an average participant rating of regu...