Pages Tagged with #india

Jainism, in the following sections:

• Jainism: 5.4. The Tirthankaras and the Solar Mythology of the Number 12
• Jainism: 5.2. Lord Mahavira and the Tirthankaras
• Jainism: 2. Karma
• Jainism: 5.5. Insular Living: No Engagement With Outsiders
• Jainism: 5.3. Factions
• Jainism: 5.6. Food and Clothes
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Religion, Violence, Crime and Mass Suicide, in the following sections:

• Religion, Violence, Crime and Mass Suicide: 1.1. Religious Wars: Politics and Culture (Example: Nigeria and India)
• Religion, Violence, Crime and Mass Suicide: 4.3. The Thuggae (13th-18th Centuries)
• Religion, Violence, Crime and Mass Suicide: 5.6. Sikh Sectarianism and Militant Symbols of Violence
• Religion, Violence, Crime and Mass Suicide: 5.1. Hinduism
• Religion, Violence, Crime and Mass Suicide: 4. Mass Murder and Suicide Cults
• Religion, Violence, Crime and Mass Suicide: 1.2. The Role of Strange Beliefs
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Hinduism: Fundamentalism and Violent Extremism, in the following sections:

• Hinduism: Fundamentalism and Violent Extremism: 7. The Thuggae
• Hinduism: Fundamentalism and Violent Extremism: 1. Freedom of Belief in India
• Hinduism: Fundamentalism and Violent Extremism: 3. Examples of Hindu Mob Violence in India
• Hinduism: Fundamentalism and Violent Extremism: 2. Baiting, Harassment and Violence Towards Non-Hindus
• Hinduism: Fundamentalism and Violent Extremism: 5. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Others
• Hinduism: Fundamentalism and Violent Extremism: 4. Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2 (Arjan and Krishna)
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Religion in India, in the following sections:

• Religion in India: 5. Religious Wars: Hinduism Versus Islamic Pakistan and Bangladesh
• Religion in India: 4. The Hindu Caste System of India
• Religion in India: 2. Freedom of Religion and Belief
• Religion in India: 7. Fundamentalism and Violent Extremism
• Religion in India: 3. The Historical Kaleidoscope of Culture and Religion
• Religion in India: 6. Hinduism
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Sikhism, in the following sections:

• Sikhism: 9. Violent Extremism in Sikhism
• Sikhism: 5. Reincarnation and Karma
• Sikhism: 4. The Five Ks and the Visible Appearance of Sikhism
• Sikhism: 3. The Founding of Sikhism in a Merging of Hinduism and Islam
• Sikhism: 2. Calendar (2025)
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Islamic Denominations, Schools, Movements and Groups, in the following sections:

• Islamic Denominations, Schools, Movements and Groups: 8.1. Akbarism (13th century)
• Islamic Denominations, Schools, Movements and Groups: 1.8. Tablighi Jama'at (1926CE)
• Islamic Denominations, Schools, Movements and Groups: 10. Jamaat-i-Islami (1941CE)
• Islamic Denominations, Schools, Movements and Groups: 1.7. Barelvis (late 19th century)
• Islamic Denominations, Schools, Movements and Groups: 1.6. Deobandi (1866CE)
• Islamic Denominations, Schools, Movements and Groups: 8. Sufi / Tasawwuf Islam (7th/8th century)

Theosophy, in the following sections:

• Theosophy: 4. Atlantis, Lemuria and The 7 Root Races, Each With 7 Sub Races
• Theosophy: 1. Practices and Beliefs
• Theosophy: 2. Reincarnation and Karma
• Theosophy: 7. Factions
• Theosophy: 3. Blavatsky Created Theosophy to Escape From Spiritualist Scandals, Saying that Mystical Masters Revealed an Ancient Secret Religion
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Buddhist Denominations and Major Divisions, in the following sections:

• Buddhist Denominations and Major Divisions: 6. Tibetan Buddhism (8th century CE)
• Buddhist Denominations and Major Divisions: 5. Zen Buddhism (7th/8th century CE)
• Buddhist Denominations and Major Divisions: 4. Vajrayana Buddhism (5th century CE)
• Buddhist Denominations and Major Divisions: 3. Mahayana Buddhism (1st century CE)
• Buddhist Denominations and Major Divisions: 1. Theravada Buddhism (5th century BCE)

Hinduism, in the following sections:

• Hinduism: 6. Karma
• Hinduism: 5. Hindutva and Modern Violent Hinduism
• Hinduism: 3. Denominations
• Hinduism: 4. The Formation of Hinduism as a World Religion
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Human Rights and Freedom in India, in the following sections:

• Human Rights and Freedom in India: 1. India's Human Rights, Equality & Tolerance
• Human Rights and Freedom in India: 5. Freedom of Belief and Religion
• Human Rights and Freedom in India: 6. The Hindu Caste System of India
• Human Rights and Freedom in India: 3.3. Honour Killings
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What are the Vedic Faiths?, in the following sections:

• What are the Vedic Faiths?: 4. How Does Karma Work in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism?
• What are the Vedic Faiths?: 3. Jainism
• What are the Vedic Faiths?: 1. Hinduism
• What are the Vedic Faiths?: 2. Buddhism
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How Does Karma Work in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism?, in the following sections:

• How Does Karma Work in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism?: 1. Vedic Commonalities
• How Does Karma Work in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism?: 5. Sikhism
• How Does Karma Work in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism?: 2. Hinduism
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Astrology: Do Observed Positions of the Planets Influence Our Lives in Mystical Ways?, in the following sections:

• Astrology: Do Observed Positions of the Planets Influence Our Lives in Mystical Ways?: 3.5. Poor at Predicting World Events
• Astrology: Do Observed Positions of the Planets Influence Our Lives in Mystical Ways?: 3.1. Poor at Predicting Human Personalities or Life Events
• Astrology: Do Observed Positions of the Planets Influence Our Lives in Mystical Ways?: 4. Astrology in India
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Religious Extremism, in the following sections:

• Religious Extremism: 3. Religion, Violence, Crime and Mass Suicide
• Religious Extremism: 10. Extremism in Sikhism
• Religious Extremism: 9. Extremism in Hinduism

Violent Extremism in Sikhism, in the following sections:

• Violent Extremism in Sikhism: 2. Khalistan
• Violent Extremism in Sikhism: 4. The Threat of Violence to Prevent Blasphemy Against the Granth Sahib
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The Historical Slave Trade and Modern Slavery, in the following sections:

• The Historical Slave Trade and Modern Slavery: 4. Religion and the Slave Trade
• The Historical Slave Trade and Modern Slavery: 5. Modern Slavery: Forced Labour, Debt Bondage, Forced Marriages and Sexual Abuse
• The Historical Slave Trade and Modern Slavery: 5.3. Forced Marriages

Eckankar: The Religion of the Light and Sound of God, The Ancient Science of Soul Travel, in the following sections:

• Eckankar: The Religion of the Light and Sound of God, The Ancient Science of Soul Travel: 2.3. Theosophy Plagiarized
• Eckankar: The Religion of the Light and Sound of God, The Ancient Science of Soul Travel: 2.2. The Influence of Sant Mat (the Yoga of the Sound Current) and Scientology
• Eckankar: The Religion of the Light and Sound of God, The Ancient Science of Soul Travel: 2.1. The Sudden Arrival of the 971st Living ECK Master (Where Were the Others?)

Buddhism, in the following sections:

• Buddhism: 5. Karma
• Buddhism: 4. Denominations
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The Benefits and Dangers of Vegetarianism, in the following sections:

• The Benefits and Dangers of Vegetarianism: 7. Religion and Vegetarianism
• The Benefits and Dangers of Vegetarianism: 4. The History of Vegetarianism
• The Benefits and Dangers of Vegetarianism: 1.1. Health Benefits

The Hindu Caste System of India, in the following sections:

• The Hindu Caste System of India: 1. Divisons, Sub-Divisions and Social Limitations
• The Hindu Caste System of India: 2. How to Break Free?
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The New Age, in the following sections:

• The New Age: 1.1. Paganism and the New Age
• The New Age: 1.2. One Hundred Years of New Age History
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A Skeptical Take on Psi, Parapsychology and Other Supernatural Phenomenon, in the following sections:

• A Skeptical Take on Psi, Parapsychology and Other Supernatural Phenomenon: 4.1. Religions and Magic
• A Skeptical Take on Psi, Parapsychology and Other Supernatural Phenomenon: 4.2. Theosophy Embraced Every Psi Topic Possible, But Self-Destructed Amidst Scandals and Frauds

The Divine Number 12: 12 Gods, 12 Disciples, 12 Tribes and the Zodiac, in the following sections:

• The Divine Number 12: 12 Gods, 12 Disciples, 12 Tribes and the Zodiac: 4. Jainism of the 5thC BCE: A Mythology full of 12s, 24 and 72
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Marriage: Its Diversity and Character, in the following sections:

• Marriage: Its Diversity and Character: 2.3. Forced Marriages
• Marriage: Its Diversity and Character: 3.3. Rituals of Engagement & Marriage and the Commercial Influence

Counter-Cultural and Alternative New Religious Movements, in the following sections:

• Counter-Cultural and Alternative New Religious Movements: 0.2. Modern Paganism (Neopaganism)
• Counter-Cultural and Alternative New Religious Movements: 0.1. The New Age

Time to Move On: Religion Has Cost Too Much, in the following sections:

• Time to Move On: Religion Has Cost Too Much: 1.1. Religion, Violence, Crime and Mass Suicide
• Time to Move On: Religion Has Cost Too Much: 4.3. Religion and Abolition of the Historical Slave Trade

Modern Paganism (Neopaganism), in the following sections:

• Modern Paganism (Neopaganism): 3.2. The New Age
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Secularisation Theory: Will Modern Society Reject Religion? What is Secularism?, in the following sections:

• Secularisation Theory: Will Modern Society Reject Religion? What is Secularism?: 5.1. Uneven Declines and Resurgences
• Secularisation Theory: Will Modern Society Reject Religion? What is Secularism?: 3.2. Secularisation in the non-Western World

Religion and Abolition of the Historical Slave Trade, in the following sections:

• Religion and Abolition of the Historical Slave Trade: 3.2. 15th to 18th Centuries: India, Africa and America
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Bangladesh (People's Republic of Bangladesh), in the following sections:

• Bangladesh (People's Republic of Bangladesh): 3. Bangladesh's Demographics and Migration
• Bangladesh (People's Republic of Bangladesh): 1. Overview

The Maldives (Republic of Maldives), in the following sections:

• The Maldives (Republic of Maldives): 3. Maldives's Demographics and Migration
• The Maldives (Republic of Maldives): 1. Overview

Sri Lanka (Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka), in the following sections:

• Sri Lanka (Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka): 2. The India-Linked Tamil Separatists
• Sri Lanka (Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka): 1. Overview

Pakistan (Islamic Republic of Pakistan), in the following sections:

• Pakistan (Islamic Republic of Pakistan): 2. Pakistan National and Social Development
• Pakistan (Islamic Republic of Pakistan): 1. Overview

Criticisms of Buddhism: Its History, Doctrine and Common Practices, in the following sections:

• Criticisms of Buddhism: Its History, Doctrine and Common Practices: 3. The Buddha Was Not a Historical Person
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Islamic Violent Fundamentalism and Extremism, in the following sections:

• Islamic Violent Fundamentalism and Extremism: 3.3. The Weakness of Islamic Moderates
• Islamic Violent Fundamentalism and Extremism: 3.1. The Main Branches of Extremism in Islam

Religion in Pakistan, in the following sections:

• Religion in Pakistan: 5. Religious Conflicts Between Pakistan and India
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Religion in China, in the following sections:

• Religion in China: 1. The Land of Three Ways
• Religion in China: 5. Buddhism from the 1st Century CE

Alternative Medicine, Pseudoscience and Health: 4.2. Astrological Readings and Horoscopes

National Apologies for Ancestral Sins and Historical Evils: 2. This Isn't About Individuals

Atheist Religions: 2.4. Jainism

Nothing New: Religions Evolve From Previous Religions: 5. The New Age: Old Beliefs, New Packaging

November Religious Festivals and Dates

Mozambique (Republic of Mozambique): 1. Overview

Why Question Beliefs? Dangers of Placing Ideas Beyond Doubt, and Advantages of Freethought: 1.1. Beliefs Have Consequences

Satan and The Devil in World Religions: 1. Explaining Evil: Why World Religions Personify Evil

Deforestation: 3. The Burning of Indonesian Peat Forest

Apostasy: Thought Crime in Judaism, Christianity and Islam: 2. Where is Leaving Your Religion Punishable by Death?

Which Countries are Most Modern, With the Best Education and Internet Access?

The End of the World is Nigh! The Dangers of Apocalyptism and End-Times Beliefs: 7.2. Hookers for Jesus / The Family

Islamophobia: Anti-Muslim Racism Versus 'The Race Card': 2. Criticize Islam's Ideas, Not Its People

The Mystical Number 7

Elections: 4. First Past the Post (FPTP) Voting System Damages Party-Based Democracies

Religion in the United Kingdom: Diversity, Trends and Decline: 6.1. Islam (5%)

United Kingdom: National Successes and Social Failures: 11.2. First Past the Post (FPTP) Voting System

Why Dislike the UK?: 2.1. History

The Benefits to the UK of Immigration: 3. The State of UK Immigration as of the 2011 Census

The United States of America: 10. The USA's First Past the Post (FPTP) Voting System Has Eroded US Political Quality

United States of America: Foreign Aid: 2. Tied Aid: Israel and US Companies Profit

The Nizari (Assassins): 3. Modern Nizari, Under Aga Khan

Religion and Vegetarianism

Honour Killings: 3.2. India

What are 'Left Hand Path' Religions?

First Past the Post (FPTP) Voting System Damages Party-Based Democracies

Christian Moral Theory and Morality in Action: Biblical Morals and Social Disaster: 6.6. Abolition of Slavery

Jesus Did Not Exist: 2.6. Jesus and Other God-Men are Personifications of the Sun

Islam: A Critical Look at Contemporary Issues: 4. Denominations

Islam and the West: Pluralism, Immigration and Danger: 1.1. How Many Muslims are there in Europe?

Water Usage, Flouridation, and Sustainability: 2.1. Bangladesh and India

The Thuggae

Dictionary List of Different Types of Religion

Book of Judges (Shofetim): 2. Were There Twelve Judges?

Suriname (Republic of Suriname): 1. Overview

A List of All Religions and Belief Systems

The 12 Disciples: The Christian Take on Ancient Astrology: 1. The Number Twelve in Ancient Religion

Ghosts, Physical Properties and Ghostly Clothes: A Skeptical Investigation: 3. Social Constructs and Fake Ghosts

Causes of Belief in the Afterlife and Differences Across Religions and Cultures: 2. The Afterlife in Religion

Why Does Palestine Struggle to Be a Recognized State?

Growing Fundamentalism in Islam: How Moderates are Subjugated by Muslim Hardliners: 2. The Influence of the Traditionalist Islamist Radicals

Anti-Semitism: 2. Crazy Beliefs are Sometimes Dangerous

Where do Easter Eggs Come From? What do Easter Eggs Mean?

Prayer is Magic, and Prayers are Spells: 1. Prayer is Magic

Rupert Murdoch and News Corp's Involvements in Politics: 1. The Size of the Empire

Human Rights: 1.1. 6th Century BCE to the Mid-19th Century CE

The Economic Benefits to the UK of Remaining in the EU

What the Worst and Most Horrible Genetic Diseases?: 1. Genetic Diseases

Which are the Best Countries in Asia?: 3. Demographics and Migration

Which Country in Asia Has the Most Immigrants Or Emigrants?

Mass Media: Sensationalism, Panics and Exaggeration: 5. The Millennium Bug

Incest in the Bible: Adam and Eve and Their Children, and Noah and His Family: 5. Incest in Ancient Zoroastrianism

Which are the Best Countries for Human Rights, Equality and Tolerance?

Agnosticism: 3. Its Ancient History and Modern Revival

Modern Druids (Neo-Druidism / Neo-Druidry): 2. Paganism and the New Age

Religious Dogmas Against Marrying Outsiders (Exogamy): 4. Zoroastrianism

Criticism of the New Age: Ridiculous Practices, Daft Beliefs and Pseudoscience: 1. An Introduction to the New Age

The History of Atheism: 1. Where Did Atheism First Arise?

Melakhim (1st half) / 1 Kings / 3 Kingdoms: 1. The Number Twelve in 1 Kings

Spiritualism: 2. Denominations

Wicca - The Rise of a Western Mystery Religion Based on Witchcraft: 2.1. Paganism and the New Age

Zoroastrianism: 1. Calendar (2025)

Reincarnation: 2. Karma as the Driver of Buddhism in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism

Canada: 10. Canada's Biggest Political Problem: First Past the Post Voting System

Democracy: Its Foundations and Modern Challenges: 1.5. Representative Democracy

Meditation: 2. Mastering the Mind