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Can We Guess If You Grew Up Religious?
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Are you haunted by guilt you don’t believe in? Did you celebrate Halloween for the first time in college? If so, then chances are you grew up religious. See how accurately we can guess your upbringing with this quiz!
Can We Guess How Religious You Are, on a Scale of 1–10?
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People identify strongly with their religious practices or lack thereof. Are you a devout believer, a hard-minded skeptic or somewhere in-between? See if we can guess based on how you answer this quiz!
In 1680, the Pueblo Peoples Revolted Against Spanish Colonists … And Won
After enduring decades of brutal punishment and forced religious conversion, the pueblo peoples rebelled successfully. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
10 Medieval Torture Devices
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These 10 medieval torture devices will show you how creative torturers would become with their tools. Learn more about these 10 medieval torture devices here.
How Missionaries Work
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Missionaries have a complex and controversial history. Read this article to learn how missionaries have performed their work over the centuries.
Unraveling the Romanticized Story of Pocahontas
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History has twisted the story of Pocahontas into one of a mythical woman who saved John Smith, converted to Christianity and married an Englishman. The truth, however, isn't so rosy.
Deobandi Islam Is the Ideology Fueling the Taliban
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The roots of the Taliban's religious beliefs – Deobandi Islam – can be traced to 19th century colonial India.
How Propaganda Works
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Propaganda encompasses a range of deceptive persuasive techniques, from print to broadcast media. Read about propaganda and who uses it.
How Nirvana Works
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The word "nirvana" gets thrown around in conversation all the time, often to describe a state of joy or supreme happiness. Actually, it's more than that -- a whole lot more. Find out what nirvana is.
After the Attack on Salman Rushdie: What a Fatwa Is — and Isn't
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The recent attack on author Salman Rushdie led many to conclude that it was the result of the fatwa issued against him in 1989 by the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. But what exactly is a fatwa?