Encyclopedia - Sin: Encyclopedia Ii - Sin - Etymology
The English word sin derives from Old English synn. The same root appears in several other Germanic languages, e.g. Old Norse synd, or Ge...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sin: Encyclopedia Ii - Sin - Christian Views Of Sin
Sin - In General. In Western Christianity, sin is often viewed as a legal infraction or contract violation, and so salvation tends to b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sin: Encyclopedia Ii - Sin - Muslim Views Of Sin
Islam sees sin (dhanb ذنب) as anything that goes against the will of Allah. Muslims believe that God is angered by sin and punishes so...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sin: Encyclopedia - Sin
Sin has been a term most usually used in a religious context, and today describes any lack of conformity to the will of God; especially, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Garden Of Eden: Encyclopedia - Garden Of Eden
Garden of Eden, from Hebrew Gan Eden, גן עדן is the location of the story told in Genesis 2 and 3—part of the creation belief of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Damnation: Encyclopedia - Damnation
In some forms of Western Christian belief, damnation to hell is the punishment of God for persons with unredeemed sin. Damnation can be a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Elohim: Encyclopedia - Elohim
Adonis | Anat | Asherah | Astarte | Ba'al | Berith | Dagon | El | Elyon | Elohim | Hadad | Mot | Salem | Shaddai | Yaw Adonai | El | Eloh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dagon: Encyclopedia - Dagon
Adonis | Anat | Asherah | Astarte | Ba'al | Berith | Dagon | El | Elyon | Elohim | Hadad | Mot | Salem | Shaddai | Yaw Adonai | El | Eloh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religion: Encyclopedia - Religion
Religion (see etymology below) —sometimes used interchangeably with faith or belief system—is commonly defined as belief concerning t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Contrition: Encyclopedia - Contrition
Contrition (from the Latin contritus 'ground to pieces, i.e. crushed by guilt) is sincere and complete remorse (i.e. regret with a sense ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Virtue: Encyclopedia - Virtue
(Greek αρετη; Latin virtus) Virtue is moral excellence of a man or a woman. The word is derived from the Greek arete (αρετη). A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shamash: Encyclopedia - Shamash
4 primary: An Enlil Ki Enki 3 sky: Ishtar Sin Sama Shamash or Sama, was the common Akkadian name of the sun-god in Babylonia and Assy...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vice: Encyclopedia - Vice
Vice is the opposite of virtue. The modern English term that best captures its original meaning is the word vicious, which means "full of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sincerity: Encyclopedia - Sincerity
In the modern world, sincerity is the elusive virtue of speaking truly about one's feelings, thoughts, desires. Sincere expression carrie...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Righteousness: Encyclopedia - Righteousness
Righteousness in this article refers to the important theological concept in Judaism and Christianity. In one sense, it is an attribute o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Manticore: Encyclopedia - Manticore
The manticore is a mythical creature, a kind of chimera with the head of a man — often with horns, gray eyes, three rows of iron teeth,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Church: Encyclopedia - Church
History of Christianity Jesus of Nazareth The Apostles Ecumenical councils Great Schism The Crusades Reformation The Trinity God the Fath...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Universalism: Encyclopedia - Universalism
Universalism refers to concepts and issues which are said to be "universal" in appeal—i.e. trancending any existing localizing boundari...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mephistopheles: Encyclopedia - Mephistopheles
Mephistopheles (also Mephisto, Mephistophilus, Mephist and Mephistophilis as referred to in the original text) is a name given to one of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sodomy: Encyclopedia Ii - Sodomy - First Century Opinions
The epistle of Jude in the New Testament, however, echos the Genesis narrative and recalls mainly the sexually immoral aspects of Sodom's...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sodomy: Encyclopedia Ii - Sodomy - First Century Opinions
The epistle of Jude in the New Testament, however, echoes the Genesis narrative and recalls mainly the sexually immoral aspects of Sodom'...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Names Of China: Encyclopedia Ii - Names Of China - Other Names
Names used in the rest of Asia, especially East and Southeast Asia, are usually derived directly from words in a language of China learne...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Helsinki Slang: Encyclopedia Ii - Helsinki Slang - Usage And Examples
Slang words in Helsinki slang obey normal Finnish grammar, regardless of their etymology. However, Helsinki slang is always both spoken a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Names Of China: Encyclopedia Ii - Names Of China - Other Names
Names used in the rest of Asia, especially East and Southeast Asia, are usually derived directly from words in a language of China learne...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mordor: Encyclopedia Ii - Mordor - Naming
Mordor actually has two meanings: "The Black Land" in Tolkien's contrived language Sindarin, and "The Land of Shadow" in Quenya. The root...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - God: Encyclopedia Ii - God - Conceptions Of God
God - Abrahamic conceptions. Judaism, Christianity and Islam see God as a being who created the world and rules over the universe. God ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - God: Encyclopedia Ii - God - Conceptions Of God
God - Abrahamic conceptions. Judaism, Christianity and Islam see God as a being who created the world and rules over the universe. God ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Garden Of Eden: Encyclopedia Ii - Garden Of Eden - Geography
The Book of Genesis contains little information on the garden itself. It was home to both the Tree of Life and the Tree of Knowledge of g...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Garden Of Eden: Encyclopedia Ii - Garden Of Eden - Eden As Paradise
The word "paradise" (PaRDeS, PRDS, hebr.) used as a synonym for the Garden of Eden is a Persian word, which describes a walled orchard ga...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religion: Encyclopedia Ii - Religion - Etymology
The origins of the word "religion" have been debated for centuries. Some explanations for the origin of the word are: re-reading--from L...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religion: Encyclopedia Ii - Religion - Etymology
The origins of the word "religion" have been debated for centuries. Some explanations for the origin of the word are: re-reading--from L...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religion: Encyclopedia Ii - Religion - Approaches To Relating To The Beliefs Of Others
Adherents of particular religions deal with the differing doctrines and practices espoused by other religions in a variety ways. All stra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religion: Encyclopedia Ii - Religion - Religion And Other Approaches To Forming Beliefs About The Nature Of The Universe
Humans have many different methods which attempt to answer fundamental questions about the nature of the universe and our place in it (co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religion: Encyclopedia Ii - Religion - Development Of Religion
There are several models for understanding how religions develop. Models which view religion as untrue include: The "Dogma Selection Mo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religion: Encyclopedia Ii - Religion - Approaches To The Study Of Individual Religions
Religion - Methods of studying religion subjectively in relation to one's own beliefs. These include efforts to determine the meaning a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Names Of China: Encyclopedia Ii - Names Of China - Sinitic Names
In modern China, the term Zhongguo is used to refer to all of China, including China proper, Manchuria, Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, and Tib...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Evil: Encyclopedia Ii - Evil - Judaeo-christian Religions
In the Hebrew Scriptures, evil is related to the concept of sin — "sin" translated in Hebrew is chata which means "missing the mark" (a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kafir: Encyclopedia Ii - Kafir - Acts That Invalidate Islam
"Verily, Allah forgives not (the sin of) setting up partners in worship with Him, but He forgives whom He pleases other sins than that" (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Names Of China: Encyclopedia Ii - Names Of China - Sinitic Names
In modern China, the term Zhongguo is used to refer to all of China, including China proper, Manchuria, Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, and Tib...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Names Of China: Encyclopedia Ii - Names Of China - Official Names
Names of China - People's Republic of China. The official name of the People's Republic of China in various languages and scripts. Sim...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Damnation: Encyclopedia Ii - Damnation - Religious
In some forms of Western Christian belief, damnation to hell is the punishment of God for persons with unredeemed sin. Damnation can be a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Evil: Encyclopedia Ii - Evil - Evil As A Religious Concept
Most ancient polytheist cultures lacked a concept of evil as a human quality or as a quality of human actions, or if they had such a conc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tsul 'kalu: Encyclopedia Ii - Tsul 'kalu - Tsul 'kalu In Local Nomenclature
He is said to dwell in a place called Tsunegun'yi. The words Tsul and Tsune and their variations appear in a number of Cherokee place nam...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nine Inch Nails: Encyclopedia Ii - Nine Inch Nails - Albums
Nine Inch Nails - Pretty Hate Machine. NIN's debut album, Pretty Hate Machine (1989), largely consists of studio versions of demo recor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vampire: Encyclopedia Ii - Vampire - Folk Beliefs In Vampires
It seems that until the 19th century, vampires in Europe were thought to be hideous monsters rather than the debonair, aristocratic vampi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Temple In Jerusalem: Encyclopedia Ii - Temple In Jerusalem - Christian Views
Temple in Jerusalem - Protestant view. The dominant view within Protestant Christianity is that animal sacrifices within the Temple wer...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Homosexuality: Encyclopedia Ii - Homosexuality - Societal Attitudes
Societal attitudes towards same-sex relationships, reflected in the attitude of the general population, the state and the church, have va...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Idolatry: Encyclopedia Ii - Idolatry - Muslim Views Of Idolatry
Please remove this notice after the article has been expanded. Details are on this talk page or at Wikipedia:Requests for expansion. Mai...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vampire: Encyclopedia Ii - Vampire - Folk Beliefs In Vampires
It seems that until the 19th century, vampires in Europe were thought to be hideous monsters rather than the debonair, aristocratic vampi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Idolatry: Encyclopedia Ii - Idolatry - Muslim Views Of Idolatry
Please remove this notice after the article has been expanded. Details are on this talk page or at Wikipedia:Requests for expansion. Mai...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atheism: Encyclopedia Ii - Atheism - Criticisms Of Atheism
Atheists and atheism have received much criticism and opposition throughout human history, chiefly from theistic sources who consider lac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nine Inch Nails: Encyclopedia Ii - Nine Inch Nails - Albums
Nine Inch Nails - Pretty Hate Machine Halo 2. NIN's debut album, Pretty Hate Machine (1989), largely consists of studio versions of dem...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Virtue: Encyclopedia Ii - Virtue - Capital Vices And Virtues
The seven capital vices or seven deadly sins suggest a classification of vices and were enumerated by Thomas Aquinas in the 13th century....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Damnation: Encyclopedia Ii - Damnation - Etymology
Its Indo-European origin is usually said to be a root dap-, which appears in Latin and Greek words meaning "feast" and "expense". (The co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Generations Of Adam: Encyclopedia Ii - Generations Of Adam - The Lines
One line goes from Adam's son Cain, and the other goes via a son of Adam named Seth. The lines are: Cain Enoch Irad Mehujael Methusae...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vice: Encyclopedia Ii - Vice - Popular Usage
The term vice is also popularly applied to various activities considered immoral by some; a list of these might include the use of alcoho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Virtue: Encyclopedia Ii - Virtue - The Four Virtues
The four classic Western "cardinal" virtues are: prudence/wisdom justice fortitude/courage temperance The four classic Islamic "cardina...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Contrition: Encyclopedia Ii - Contrition - Catholic Perspective
In the Bible, nothing is more common than exhortations to repentance: "I desire not the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn fro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Generations Of Adam: Encyclopedia Ii - Generations Of Adam - The Names And Ages
The names, as they appear in the masoretic text, are traditionally given certain translations: The Sethite line also gives ages, and date...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Elam: Encyclopedia Ii - Elam - Etymology
The Elamites called their country Haltamti (in later Elamite, Atamti), which the neighboring Akkadians rendered as Elam. Elam means "high...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Elam: Encyclopedia Ii - Elam - Etymology
The Elamites called their country Haltamti (in later Elamite, Atamti), which the neighboring Akkadians rendered as Elam. Elam means "high...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Asceticism: Encyclopedia Ii - Asceticism - Etymology
The adjective "ascetic" derives from the ancient Greek term askesis (practice, training or exercise). Originally associated with any form...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Genie: Encyclopedia Ii - Genie - Etymology
Genie is an Anglicization of the original Arabic term jinn. However, it may not have come directly into English language but rather throu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cretinism: Encyclopedia Ii - Cretinism - Etymolology And Usage Of The Term
The term cretin was brought into medical use in the 18th century from an Alpine French dialect where persons with such a condition were e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Generations Of Adam: Encyclopedia Ii - Generations Of Adam - Comparison Between The Lines
Taking the septuagint rendering of Methusael and Methuselah, and taking the Cainite line back two generations to make up the same numbers...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Origin Of The Name California: Encyclopedia Ii - Origin Of The Name California - The Legendary Island Fourth Carta De Relación Of Hernán Cortés
In his fourth carta de relación (a letter to Spain narrating events of the conquest), datelined Mexico (meaning what is now Mexico City)...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Virtue: Encyclopedia Ii - Virtue - The Unity Of The Virtues
Classically, some philosophers, most notably Plato and Aristotle, said that in order to pursue any of these virtues perfectly, one would ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Virtue: Encyclopedia Ii - Virtue - Virtue And Vice
The opposite of a virtue is a vice. One way of organizing the vices is as the corruption of the virtues. Thus the cardinal vices would be...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Portuguese Alphabet: Encyclopedia Ii - Portuguese Alphabet - Brazilian Vs. Portuguese Orthography
There are significant and pervasive differences between the spoken dialects of Brazil and Portugal, as well as within each country. Indee...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mortification Of The Flesh: Encyclopedia Ii - Mortification Of The Flesh - Etymology And Christian Roots
The term “mortification of the flesh” comes from Saint Paul in this quote: “For if you live according to the flesh you will die, bu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shamash: Encyclopedia Ii - Shamash - Shamash In Judaism
The Jewish menorah contains a central stem in its candelabrum which is called Shamash. It is believed by some historians that this centra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Homosexuality In Japan: Encyclopedia Ii - Homosexuality In Japan - Some Considerations
Homosexuality in Japan - Historical sources. Available sources on homosexual behaviour in ancient Japan, as in ancient China, are large...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Demon: Encyclopedia Ii - Demon - Etymology
The idea of demons is as old as religion itself, and the word "demon" seems to have ancient origins. The Merriam-Webster dictionary gives...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Demon: Encyclopedia Ii - Demon - Etymology
The idea of demons is as old as religion itself, and the word "demon" seems to have ancient origins. The Merriam-Webster dictionary gives...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alchemy: Encyclopedia Ii - Alchemy - Etymology
The word alchemy comes from the Arabic al-kīmiyaˀ or al-khīmiyaˀ (الكيمياء or الخيمياء), which is probably formed fro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Masturbation: Encyclopedia Ii - Masturbation - Law
In most countries, masturbation tends to be legal, even by children, as long as nobody else is involved and no image is made. However, a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Masturbation: Encyclopedia Ii - Masturbation - Law
In most countries, masturbation tends to be legal, even by children, as long as nobody else is involved and no image is made. However, a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Origin Of The Name California: Encyclopedia Ii - Origin Of The Name California - Las Sergas De Esplandián
In the minds of European explorers, California existed as an idea before it was ever discovered. The earliest known mention of the idea o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Elohim: Encyclopedia Ii - Elohim - Etymology
The etymology of the word Elohim is prehistoric, and therefore unknown. There are many theories, however, including the following: Some ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nine Inch Nails: Encyclopedia Ii - Nine Inch Nails - Etymology
Reznor describes the meaning behind the name Nine Inch Nails: I don't know if you've ever tried to think of band names, but usually you ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kmfdm: Encyclopedia Ii - Kmfdm - Etymology
KMFDM is an acronym for "Kein Mehrheit Für Die Mitleid" (See the official KMFDM FAQ), which roughly means "no pity for the majority" in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nine Inch Nails: Encyclopedia Ii - Nine Inch Nails - Etymology
Reznor describes the meaning behind the name Nine Inch Nails: "I don't know if you've ever tried to think of band names, but usually you...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Satanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Satanism - Satanic Philosophy
LaVey's "9 Satanic Statements", a sort of philosophical outline to defining Satanism, were as follows: Satan represents indulgence inste...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Masturbation: Encyclopedia Ii - Masturbation - Masturbation In History And Society
Masturbation - Antiquity. There are depictions of male masturbation in prehistoric rock paintings around the world, though these are al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Satanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Satanism - Non-satanic Sects
There are many groups which are commonly misconceived as Satanic. There are two common definitions of a Satanic religion: Any religion t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Khasas: Encyclopedia Ii - Khasas - Khasas In Puranic Literature
[Purana]]s include the Khasas in the ancient Janapada list and place them in the parvatashrayin (mountainous) division of Puranic Bhuvana...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Masturbation: Encyclopedia Ii - Masturbation - Law
In most countries, masturbation tends to be legal, even by children, as long as nobody else is involved and no image is made. However, a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Deacon: Encyclopedia Ii - Deacon - Church Of Christ
The role of deacons in this church is also widely varied. Generally they are put in control of various programs of a congregation. They a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Homosexuality In Japan: Encyclopedia Ii - Homosexuality In Japan - Homosexuality In Modern Japan
Homosexuality in Japan - Anime and Manga. Many anime and manga contain gay male content; These are marketed primarily to women and homo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mammon: Encyclopedia Ii - Mammon - Personifications
In the Bible, mammon is personified in Matthew, vi, 24, and Luke, xvi, 13, the latter verse repeating Matthew, vi, 24. In some translatio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Deacon: Encyclopedia Ii - Deacon - Church Of Christ
The role of deacons in this church is also widely varied. Generally they are put in control of various programs of a congregation. They a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Masturbation: Encyclopedia Ii - Masturbation - Health And Psychological Effects
It is held in many mental health circles that masturbation can relieve depression and lead to a higher sense of self-worth. Masturbation ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Masturbation: Encyclopedia Ii - Masturbation - Masturbation In History And Society
Masturbation - Antiquity. There are depictions of male masturbation in prehistoric rock paintings around the world, though these are al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dharma: Encyclopedia Ii - Dharma - Meanings And Origins Of The Word Dharma
The word Dharma (Sanskrit; "धर्म" in the Devanagari script) or dhamma (Pali) is used in most or all philosophies and religions of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - His Dark Materials: Encyclopedia Ii - His Dark Materials - Terminology
His Dark Materials - Esoteric renaming. To enhance the feeling of being in a parallel universe, Pullman renames various common objects ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dharmic Religions: Encyclopedia Ii - Dharmic Religions - What Is Dharma?
Main Article: Dharma The word Dharma (Sanskrit; "धर्म" in the Devanagari script) or dhamma (Pali) is used in most or all philoso...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sin: Encyclopedia Ii - Sin - Atheist Views Of Sin
To the atheist, the concept of sin isn't very useful; human behavior is not regulated by "commandments" given from above, but by moral st...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sin: Encyclopedia Ii - Sin - Hindu Views Of Sin
In Hinduism, the term sin or pavam is often used to describe actions that create negative karma. Sin, in Hinduism, besides creating negat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sin: Encyclopedia Ii - Sin - Jewish Views Of Sin
Judaism regards the violation of divine commandments to be a sin. Judaism uses this term to include violations of Jewish law that are not...   » Read the article

Article - Popular Pages Sitemap Viii - S
This is a sitemap for Popular Pages VIII - S . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word....   » Read the article