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Connotation and qualities of the Buddhist culture of Grand Canal
HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological StudiesThe Buddhist culture of the Grand Canal arises from the interaction and dynamic interplay between Grand Canal culture and Buddhist culture. This cultural phenomenon is not merely a simple superimposition of two elements; rather, it represents a unique ...
Bosen Qiu, Di Lang
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Horseshoes, angels and other UFOs: Rethinking faith in light of present-day superstitions
Verbum et Ecclesia, 2011 The monotheistic religions see God as the author of human faith. Faith comes from above and as such is unnatural or supernatural. The faith of pagans, by contrast, is regarded as superstition and hence natural (Rm 1).
Cornel W. du Toit
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Archaeological Prospection, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Below the classical fortress of Samikon at the coast of the western Peloponnese, ancient writer Strabo mentioned a sanctuary of Poseidon which served as the centre of the religious association of the Triphylian cities. In this paper, we describe the discovery and investigation of a building structure by means of geophysical and ...
Dennis Wilken +10 more
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, 2011 In this thesis I inquire into method and theory debates within the academic study of religion, arguing for the potential of this broad field to enrich critical thinking pedagogy, especially with regard to worldviews and problems associated with the ...
Goldberg, Ilan Yaakov
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Beyond knowledge: Cultivating noncognitive skills and attributes through anatomy education
Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.Abstract Anatomy education has historically prioritized cognitive knowledge acquisition and technical skills, such as spatial awareness and manual dexterity. Noncognitive attributes, essential for early‐stage learners, such as social skills, motivation, emotional intelligence, self‐regulation, self‐efficacy, and resilience, have remained comparatively ...
Renato Lopes Previdelli +1 more
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Religious Market Structure, Religious Participation, and Outcomes: Is Religion Good for You? [PDF]
Religion plays an important role in the lives of many Americans, but there is relatively little study by economists of the implications of religiosity for economic outcomes.
Jonathan Gruber
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Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, EarlyView.Abstract Caste—an ascriptive social hierarchy in South Asia and its diaspora—is a globalized phenomenon. Recent caste‐based discrimination, particularly in technology companies and anti‐caste efforts to address it, has compelled academia, policy, and the technology industry to better understand contemporary mechanics of caste.
Nayana Kirasur, Britt Paris
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Natural Theology and Natural Religion in the Scottish Enlightenment
, 2015 In the period of the Scottish Enlightenment the term ‘natural religion’ was used to refer to two important different phenomena – theological beliefs based on evidence drawn from the natural world, and the religious impulses that can be found ‘implanted ...
Graham, Gordon, 5328
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Delineating gender/sex‐related studies through bibliometric analysis
Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, EarlyView.Abstract The multidisciplinary and socially grounded nature of Women's/Gender/Feminist Studies poses unique challenges for bibliometric analysis, as it extends beyond conventional disciplinary boundaries. This paper makes three key contributions: (1) We propose a novel retrieval method for constructing a corpus of scholarly documents in research areas ...
Natsumi S. Shokida +2 more
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Why atheism is more natural than religion [PDF]
, 2015 Cognitive science of religion (CSR) suggests the naturalness of religion. Religious beliefs are viewed as natural because they are intuitive and cognitively effortless. They are also inevitable and more obvious than atheism. In consequence, atheism is an
Walden, Philip L., Szocik, Konrad
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