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- 4781: 11th Century Scotland and Witchcraft
- ... movie based on a young girl being possessed by the devil, coincides with the 11th century practice of Voodoo. As in the movie, when Voodoo was performed the victim would go into convolutions and lose control of movement. They would start to sway, stagger, tremble, pant, sweat, and act wildly. After the spirit would leave the body, they would have no memory of the demon, as did the child in "The ...
- 4782: Hinduism and Buddhism
- ... human, a hungry ghost, a denizen of hell, of even a Hindu god. Buddhism does not actually deny the existence of gods but denies them any special role. They are not to be believed in control of human destiny or to have been the creators of the universe and Buddhism also denies the value of prayer and sacrifice to them. All Hindus acknowledge the existence and importance of a number of ...
- 4783: Benito Mussolini
- ... of his rule Mussolini carried out some useful reforms. He drained marshes and established farms on the reclaimed land. He carried out the electrification of the railways and built fine roads. He established corporations to control all the major industries. His objective, however, soon turned to establishing an Italian Empire abroad. He conquered Ethiopia in 1936, and colonized Libya. He seized Albania in 1939, and he laid claim to Malta, Corsica ...
- 4784: God Changes Throughout The First Books Of The Old Testament
- ... as the source of his power, and if they consumed the fruit they would be Gods also. God does not want people to become godlike, hence they would be immortal and he would loose his control over them. God has now begun to show his various forms of punishment. He has no qualm destroying all of the Earth, except Noah and his immediate family. God destroys almost all the animals on ...
- 4785: Sophist Teachings
- ... Teachings Despite years of traditional religious education, I find myself learning the delicate art of self interest. The empowering knowledge that I am indeed the captian of my own ship leaves me with feelings of control and peace and undoubtedly a measure of guilt. While I do most certainly believe in a higher power, i cannot subscribe to any preconceived religion. The Sophists, a group of itinerant teachers in ancient Greece ...
- 4786: Taoism
- ... In the seventh and eighth centuries Taoism was the major religion in China. Taoist tradition has been divided into many different branches. It is used as a religion but it also as a technique of control. The two main branches are philosophical and religious. The two branches have risen to great complexity known as the Taoist religion. I am concerned with the Taoist religion in the form as the philosophical part ...
- 4787: Buddha
- ... this cycle. (Pardue, page 228) Siddhartha also practiced the art of yoga and self mutilation. Yoga is a system of inward, ascetic discipline over the body, mind, and motivations. In other words, yoga is gaining control over one's desires and even their needs such as breathing or eating. It can be accomplished by long, concentrated hours of meditation. (Pardue, page 228) It is designed to end the torturous cycle of ...
- 4788: Who is the Christ of First Corinthians?
- ... Only the rich or nobly born were able to spend the time learning. However, they were spending time learning the wrong information. The rulers of the time had spent their entire life learning how to control others so as to increase their personal wealth. They had been consumed by their lust for greed and power. When Jesus Christ came proclaiming the word of God, he was branded a fool by these ...
- 4789: The Reformation of European Religion
- ... Supreme Head of the Church and Clergy of England," and married Anne Boleyn. Thus, in one fell swoop, the situation had been alleviated. Henrys original intent was to maintain the Catholic practices while taking control of the religious situation of his country. However, in 1536, he forcibly suppressed a predominantly Catholic rebellion. The practice of continuing Catholic doctrines under a different leader would not last long in England, as many ...
- 4790: Buddha
- ... complete salvation from this cycle. Siddhartha also practiced the art of yoga and self-mutilation. Yoga is a system of inward, ascetic discipline over the body, mind, and motivations. In other words, yoga is gaining control over ones desires and even their needs such as breathing or eating. It can be accomplished by long, concentrated hours of meditation. It is designed to end the torturous cycle of transmigration and all ...
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