... on the greens. Golfer's who are simply out for a good time by enjoying their company and nature will experience the greatest amount of sacred time because they will be far removed from the worries of everyday life. The golfer who is too worried about his or her score while ... tunnel adding interest and enthusiasm to otherwise ordinary time. (Eliade 1968: 89-91) For a golfer the golf course is not homogeneous, it is a sacred space. The golf course provides structure, consistency and absolute reality. Most golf courses are structured the same meaning they all have either nine or eighteen...

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... channel the flow of ashe. "Santeria is a danced religion because dancing expresses the fundamental dynamism of ashe."" (Murphy 1993: 131) In addition, the drum beats, chants, and dancing induce a sacred state of consciousness in rituals and ceremonies. The orishas descend through these to possess or mount the person. There are three types of instrumental ensembles used in Santeria (Velez: 39 ... ."" Even the order of their appearance was in keeping with the general order in which the orichas could be saluted during a ceremony the effect of the performance was powerfully evocative...sacre...

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... beings exist in unseen worlds. We can commune with these gods and devas through temple worship, rituals, sacraments, and personal devotions. Life is sacred in Hinduism, to be loved and revered. Because of this believe, Hindus practice ahimsa, or noninjury'. Hindus believe that there is no right ... from a warlike sect in India, having its ancient origin to Punjab and its center in the holy City of Amritsar. This is where their sacred books are preserved and worshipped. The Sikh religion is ranked as the worlds 5th largest religion. Sikhism preaches a message of devotion and remembrance ....

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... (usually linseed oil based with natural pigments) inside. The initial lines of the ritual are generally something to the effect of, "We gather in this sacred place, in time that is not time, in space that is not space." Thus, all that is within the circle is removed from normal time ... with distortion of time. For example, a coven I have worked with allowed a videographer to document a ritual on a warm, clear night from outside of the sacred space. As the ritual began, a mist moved in and obscured the view. The audio also did not register clearly on the tape, the words coming through br...

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... Islam is very similar to that of the other monotheistic religions of Christianity and Judaism because they all revere the prophets such as Abraham, who is sacred to all the monotheistic religions. Where Islam begins to differ from the rest is with Muhammad who in Islam is considered to be the greatest of ... word for word in the Quran. Because it was divinely inspired piece of writing it is sacred to Muslims and because it was revealed to Muhammad and he spread the message of God he is also sacred to Muslims. In fact he is so revered in Islam that in most traditions of Islam ... are M...

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... one of the pierced or tattooed community. The tattoo artist or piercer explains how to care for their new adornment, which ends the experience and begins the separation from the "sacred" environment. The individual then leaves the tattooing or piercing establishment, completing the separation. Finally, one enters the everyday world of mainstream America, a new person, marked as separate from conventional society ... separation from the everyday world, which could include entering a piercing, tattooing, or hair dressing establishment or entering a bathroom to put on makeup. Following thi...

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... are sequestered for a period of seven days to heal, and also for the protection of the village. Women's ability to give birth is revered as sacred by the Ba Thonga people, and they believe that for anyone to see a woman before her tattoos have healed would endanger the life source of the ... for the gods. The priest, having touched a stone from the gods" oven, could transfer the sacredness of that stone to food intended for the chief. The sacred food was placed in a basket and hung from a tree to prevent its contamination. Symbolically, to eat of that food was to ingest godlike power (Ham...

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... of improvement, oneness with God, or reincarnation until you reach a certain stage of development have been concepts that have endured. The Bible, Qur'an, Hindu and Buddhist sacred texts, as well as the Wicca and Odinist mythology and oral communications through the years have remained static throughout time with only small variations. These belief systems when evaluated ... and Buddhists. While each of these religious traditions emphasizes the interconnectedness of reincarnation with karma, they tend to interpret the concept of reincarnation differently. The eternal knot, a sacred Buddhi...

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... three angels who appeared to Abraham, prefiguring the Christian holy trinity. VOCABULARY Cathedral: the principal church of a diocese, where a bishop sits Codex: a manuscript book Icon: a devotional panel depicting a sacred image Iconostasis: a screen decorated with icons, which separates the apse from the transept of a church Mosaic: a decoration using pieces of stone, marble, or colored glass that are cemented to a ... ". A type of artwork in which the entire surface is filled with objects, people, designs, and ornaments in a crowded, sometimes congested way Psalter: a book containing t...

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... ... a linking to past life memory perhaps. Thereafter I was always fascinated by movies with Indians, and TV shows like Daniel Boone etc. Also, after recently visiting America and participating in sacred ceremonies, I realized a large part of my consciousness was deeply rooted in that ancient tradition... with a feeling akin to coming "home". Shamanism is currently undergoing an immense revival, involving ... and environment. Central to this is the belief that we must heal and honor our mother the Earth, who is viewed as a living, conscious organism. Shamans say this sacred female Goddess...

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... must be protected from humans. The Inipi, sweat lodge, are a preparation to other major rites. During the four periods of sweating prayers are recited, sacred songs are sung and a pipe is ceremonially smoked four times by the circle of people. At the end of the last period the door is opened ... wisdom. The pipe represents the human being in his totality, or the universe of which humankind is a reflection. The bowl is the heart, or sacred center, and each section of the pipe is usually identified with some part of other human being. The pipe was smoked to establish a relationship or ... ....

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... of God's final and absolute delivery of His people from slavery. Tradition holds an important place in the Jewish religion, many of which are contained in a book of interpretations of sacred writings called the Talmud. Ritual and ceremony are important within Judaism. The purpose of life is to set apart all aspects of life for service to God, including eating. The ... Jewish calender is full of daily, weekly, and yearly celebrations, most of which are focused on remembering Judaism's sacred history. Stories relating God's deliverance of Israel are retold countless times. Important event...

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... and white stone buildings. These features of landscape, such as stones and springs, could take on a numinous aura and gradually became the focus of a sacred place. By the late sixth century, Mecca had achieved the status of the principal cultic center, attracting large numbers of traders and pilgrims to its regular ... . Muhammad's revelations were dictated and collected in the Koran, which Muslims believe to be the perfect words of Allah. Sacred Texts The Muslims have a very interesting and strict religion that is based on the Qur'an. The Qur'an is considered the most ... different rela...

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... all seem to believe in the existence of a high god or vital force along with lesser gods and spirits and that certain individuals possess sacred power and therefore can act as intermediaries between the tribe and the deities. In the ceremonies associated with ritual and initiation, they engaged in ... a key role in terms of creation and an afterlife. To look at Native American Indian's belief system we also have to accept their rituals and sacred tools use to communicate with the Gods. "The white man's reality are his streets with their banks, shops, neon lights and traffic, streets ful...

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... , are perhaps the strongest force in society. Beliefs are important to each religion because they are what make each religion individual and special. Each religion has its own beliefs and sacred texts, though most share some concepts. In the Middle East, the three great world religions "Judaism, Christianity, and Islam "all share some similarities and differences. Judaism heavily ... a wealth of commonalities. On the surface, Islam and Christianity appear to have very little in common, however, as you get deeper into areas such as rituals, beliefs, ethics, founders, and sacred objects, th...

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... of life. Wicca is a spiritual path originating in Britain which recognizes both a feminine and masculine element to the divine. It believes that nature is sacred and should be protected. Aside from the protection of the environment Wicca's central theme, called the Wicca Rede, is "if it does no harm do ... , Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, and is rooted in the period before 500 BC which marks the start of the iron age. The sacred sites from this period, in particular Avebury/Silbury and Stonehenge, are important to Wicca as are the ancient British legends, for example the Mabignogian ... of...

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... treat each other. They have what they call a men's house. This house is strictly for the men and the women do not enter. There are sacred flutes that are kept in the house that the women are prohibited from seeing. The women themselves do not wish to look at the ... In a way some people may claim that is either domination or exploitation, but I believe it is not. The women really believe they should not look at the sacred flute because it will do harm to the men. They have believed for many decades that the spirit Kauka will kill the men. They are also scared of the ... believe there are...

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... problems (civilian liberties). Charles Chiniquy in his book Fifty Years in the Church of Rome compares the distinctions between the two. 1st The most sacred principle of the United States Constitution is the equality of every citizen before the law. But the fundamental principle of the church of Rome ... is the denial of that equality. 2nd Liberty of conscience is proclaimed by the United States, a most sacred principle, which every citizen must uphold, even at the price of his blood. But liberty of conscience is declared by all the popes and councils ... (civilian liberties). Charles C...

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... Rabbis downplay the entire episode and most of the documentation of his rise and fall has been destroyed. The Torah, a set of books that are considered sacred, speak of the coming Moshiach. The Torah contains Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy, also known as the Pentateuch. Sometimes all of the Jewish teachings ... Wall. Standing on the original Temple site now is a Moslem Mosque, Dome of the Rock. The Ark of the Covenant is the box that contained sacred items to the Jews. The remains of the Ten Commandments that were etched by the hand of God in the stone, Aaron's rod ...

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... : Islam, the religion of mankind and humanity, has shown an obvious significance on the issue of preservation of environment and nature. According to Shariah, the Islamic law, it is the sacred duty of a true Muslim to protect the degradation of environment anywhere that is harmful for mankind. In fact, Human being is considered as the best part of nature, even in ... being, with a creative mind and thus, with the ability to make conscious use of the nature that surrounds him and is within him."17 Proper utilization of environment is a sacred duty of man and hence, deserves a huge reward ...

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... : Islam, the religion of mankind and humanity, has shown an obvious significance on the issue of preservation of environment and nature. According to Shariah, the Islamic law, it is the sacred duty of a true Muslim to protect the degradation of environment anywhere that is harmful for mankind. In fact, Human being is considered as the best part of nature, even in ... being, with a creative mind and thus, with the ability to make conscious use of the nature that surrounds him and is within him."17 Proper utilization of environment is a sacred duty of man and hence, deserves a huge reward ...

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... examples of the 3rd Style. The villa was owned by Agrippa Postumus and was decorated about 11 B.C. We can see here, a landscape, in the middle of the red wall, representing a sacred precint dominated by the statue of a seated goddess. It measures only 15" by 17"9", and it was appropriate to this hall of 19"8" by 29", one of the largest in ... examples of the 3rd Style. The villa was owned by Agrippa Postumus and was decorated about 11 B.C. We can see here, a landscape, in the middle of the red wall, representing a sacred precint dominated by the statue of a seated goddess. It measures o...

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... a female. Women can seek employment if there is a necessity for it. They are encouraged to remember that Islam regards her role in society as a mother and a wife as the most sacred and essential one. In addition, Islam restored to woman the right of inheritance, after she herself was an object of inheritance in some cultures. Her share is completely hers and ... a female. Women can seek employment if there is a necessity for it. They are encouraged to remember that Islam regards her role in society as a mother and a wife as the most sacred and essential one. In addition, Islam restored ...

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... on this subject matter. The first impression that the researcher got was this is the actual cloth that wrapped our Savior. Simply that s it with no further descriptions. The most sacred and priceless piece of cloth on earth is a rectangular piece of ancient linen cloth 14ft. 3inches long & 3 ft 7 inches wide, kept in great care in the Cathedral of St. John ... the Baptist (Duomo San Giovanni) in Turin, Italy. Why is it so sacred and priceless? Because it is believed to be the actual burial cloth of Jesus which has a miraculous imprint of His full body with all the wound marks and body c...

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... ghosts) are important in Hinduism. The texts in Hinduism are regarded as "inspired" and the sages that brought them forth are revered. The Vedas is the most commonly referred to sacred text within Hinduism. It is comprised of 4 collections of writings, written between 1500-500 B.C.E. (pearls.org). Later sections of the Vedas are called the Upanishads. Another important later writing is ... said to probably believe in the following concepts: samsara (the birth/rebirth cycle), karma ("cosmic impersonal accounting" of deeds/misdeeds is the bondage that leads to rebirth), reverence of certa...

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