... three monotheistic religions, pilgrimage to Jerusalem by adherents can bring them closer to their god and the faith tradition they commit themselves to. (Reiter, 2001) Connecting more intensely with the sacred during a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, adherents of Judaism and Christianity can experience a transformation such that on their return home their relationship with God and their experience of faith has more ... God. (Dorling & Kindersley, 1997) Beginning when King Solomon built the First Temple (between 965 and 928 BC), the origin of Jewish pilgrimage stems from the directive given in ...

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... more than a than an simple outpatient medical procedure. Circumcision, or Brit Milah, "is considered the sign of a new-born child's entry into the Jewish tradition."" (Schulman 2013). The brit employ's sacred time, as it is performed between sunrise and sunset on the eighth day of a male child's birth. Jews base this time according to their scripture which states, "On the eighth ... the day; however, it is preferred "to have the ritual circumcision in the synagogue following the morning prayers."" (Zaklikowski 2013). Although it is preferred to perform the ritual in the sacred space of ...

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... so public opinion would be what the government said it was'. Mussolini gradually built up the legend of the Duce using his absolute control over the press. Politics became something sacred under Mussolini's fascist regime. His skill in propaganda and rhetoric was such that he had surprisingly little opposition. Dialect was banned and the Italian language had to be used. Mussolini ... his relationship with the Finzi-Contini children: in primo luogo eravamo ebrei. Their Judaism is what brings the narrator and the family together primarily and spoken as if it were sacred. It could be inter...

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... the Sabbath and festivals, whilst the sanctity of place is mirrored in the commandments concerning the Temple in Jerusalem (known as 'The House of Holiness). The laws relating to sacred places donates to the significance of holiness and therefore the observance of laws during Sabbath and the life rituals of Judaism. Such observance establishes their purity, therefore contributing to holiness ... ...

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... in his argument for the origin of the Synagogue. Levine also goes on to say such functions included political meetings, social gatherings, courts, schools, hostels, charity activities, slave manumission, meals (sacred or otherwise),and, of course, religious-liturgical functions. The stance Levine takes on the subject of the Synagogue differs greatly from many other scholars. Levine uses historical references to argue ... ...

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... living the commandments and the Torah, modern Judaism allows that one will have a deliverance to the promised land, or what would be conceived as the ultimate holy. The creation of sacred times in Judaism allows the opportunity for annual cycles of ceremonies to mark events in the life cycle as well as events pertinent to the history of the Jewish people ... ...

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... poor and illiterate were of enduring value if they were sincerely expressed, and that every deed of a man's life, regardless of its normality or lack of normality, can be rendered sacred if it were performed with joy. Surprisingly, these straightforward beliefs alone transcended any kind of Jewish philosophy before it, and added to the fuel of Besht's innovative appeal. [Dubnow, 221 ... ...

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... , such as anti-semitism. Shylock, the play's Jewish antagonist, always seems to get the short end of the stick. Whether it's loaning money to the Christian "who hates [the Jews"] sacred nation" or simply trying to be a good father to his daughter Jessica, Shylock always gets hurt or punished. Regarding the relatively good relationships possessed by the other characters compared to ... ...

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... differences in these two religions both share the principle of harmony in relationships, life and nature. Unlike Christianity there is no belief in God as the creator. There are, however, sacred texts for both Taoism and Confucianism. Many of the teachings of these religions are applied by persons that do not prescribe to these religions. For instance, Confucian teaches that good ... ...

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... . As we continue to look at both religions, we see that the tradition of the Old Testament (Christian) or Tanakh (Judaic) is respected, upheld and included in both sets of sacred texts. However, the value and meaning derived from this text is vastly different for each faith. Judaism sees the Tanakh (Torah) as its primary and holiest scripture, basing its laws ... ...

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... (Bioethics for clinicians: Islamic Bioethics). The Qur"an justifies medical advances and prohibition against both suicide and euthanasia. It states that even a poor quality of life should be valued as sacred. The Oath of the Muslim Doctor includes an undertaking "to protect human life in all stages and under all circumstances, doing [one's] utmost to rescue it from death, malady, pain ... ...

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... to castes in these and other societies? The caste system of India represents one of the most complex and long lasting systems of social organizations. It was introduced in the sacred Indian writings called the Vedas around 1200 B.C. and has been supported by the most prominent religion in the area, Hinduism, which provides a justification for the social hierarchy. The caste system ... ...

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... many into nightmares, giving an individual the ultimatum of a lifetime; conversion to the Christian faith, or be killed. Conversion was a central issue in Spain, where the combination of secular and sacred anti-semitism resulted in decades of forced mass conversions, the most famous being "The Great Conversion" of 1391 in which 100,000 Spanish Jews converted, 100,000 were murdered and ... ...

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... so holy to both Christians and Jews. It is only under Israeli control and sovereignty that I have been able to pray freely at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a site sacred to Christians throughout the world, and to walk safely along the Via Dolorosa, both in the Old City of Jerusalem. This is why I have unequivocally and repeatedly stated my belief ... ...

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