Religion - variety of different worldviews

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The term religion comes from the Latin meaning conscientious consideration or care, originally meaning “the conscientious care in observing omens and regulations. Religion is therefore a collective term for a variety of different world views, the basis of which is the respective belief in certain transcendent supernatural, supernatural, supernatural powers and associated sacred objects, which cannot be proven in the sense of scientific theory, but only through individual intuitive experience.
Religious people believe in a power that is above them and to which they align themselves. They believe in God or something divine. God or the divine is very different from the human world. For religious people, religion offers a way to understand the world and orient themselves in life. People express their religious experience in worship and prayer, through meditation, singing, dancing and many other ceremonies. Many religions have established rules, commandments and religious behaviour that people should follow.

The Athos Monasteries Chalkidiki and the Hesychasm Dispute

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The Athos Monasteries Chalkidiki and the Hesychasm Dispute

Of course, during our visits to Thessaloniki and Halkidiki we also discussed the monasteries of Athos, the way of life of the monks and a possible visit to the monastery complex several times. Ultimately, this is still pending, but has already been applied for.

Easter Bunny - Easter is the season for field hares!

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Easter Bunny - Easter is the season for field hares!

Everyone knows the morning ritual when the children become impatient on Easter Sunday and crowd around the breakfast table to go into the garden in search of brightly painted eggs and small presents.

Salafists - Koran distribution in Germany & Islamic conference

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Salafists - Koran distribution in Germany and Islamic conference

15 Years ago: Whether it is pure coincidence or even conscious scheduling at the same time, the Salafists have achieved at least one partial goal, namely media-effective publicity and topic of conversation, in time for the beginning of the Islamic conference in Germany with the free distribution of copies of the Koran.

Christmas time - Is the green of the tree a Christian symbol?

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Christmas time - Is the green of the tree a Christian symbol?

Now it's back, the pre-Christmas season with the Advent wreath made of fir green and the four candles, whose light enchants the Sunday breakfast table so romantically. First one, then two, then three, then four... that's what the popular saying goes.

Aramaic Christians in Türkiye are receiving their own schooling

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Aramaic Christians in Türkiye are receiving their own schooling

Today there are around 20,000 Arameans living in Turkey, the majority of this ethnic group living in Istanbul. The members of this ethnic minority still speak Aramaic, which is considered the language of Jesus Christ.

Alevis - on the history of their origins and beliefs

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Alevis - on the history of their origins and beliefs

There are different theories and basic views in science about the origin of Alevism. One opinion tends to be that it is a religious movement within the Shia (Arabic: party, in the sense of Ali's party).

10 Years ago - Atheist Association Makes First Demands

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10 Years ago - Atheist Association Makes First Demands

A few weeks ago, we reported in an article about the founding of the first atheist association in Istanbul. In the meantime, a broader public has become aware of the association, especially since Tolga Inci, co-founder and chairman of the first "Ateizm Dernegi" in Turkey, has also addressed the press directly several times.

Türkiye: Synagogue in Izmir has been restored

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Türkiye: Synagogue in Izmir is being restored

In the Turkish city of Izmir, restoration and reconstruction work on the synagogue Beit Hillel began about a year ago, which averted the danger of it collapsing.

10 years ago - First "Atheism Club" in Türkiye founded

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An atheist is someone who doesn't believe in God. He's not necessarily someone who believes there is no God. However, according to a common misconception, an atheist is someone who believes that there is no God.

Presentation of the "Lexicon of Dialogue" in Ankara!

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When people of different worldviews or religions meet, language is often a problem. Even if both sides agree on a foreign language in their communication, the concepts and meanings of the words are often so different that the resulting misunderstandings can easily lead to conflicts.

Renewed drama in Turkey: Children-Marriage ends fatally

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Renewed drama in Turkey: Children-Marriage ends fatally

Kader means fate and "fate" wasn't just her name. In the meantime, the young mother of an 18-month-old child, who herself only turned 14, has long since been buried. And again Turkey is in turmoil.

Prayer beads in Islam - smallest prayer beads in Guinness Book?

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Prayer beads in Islam - smallest prayer beads in Guinness Book?

You have certainly noticed the small prayer chains that are used by a large number of believers when practicing their prayers for deep reflection during your vacation or at home with Catholic, Protestant or Turkish neighbours.

Advent wreath - decorative table element or religious symbol

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Advent wreath - decorative table element or religious symbol

In almost all houses and apartments in Europe, the residents enjoy the Advent wreaths, which can be admired as a decorative table element or hanging in the apartment entrances during the pre-Christmas period.

Thomas Müntzer - famous princes speech in Allstedt

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Thomas Müntzer - famous princes speech in Allstedt

During our visit to Heldrungen Castle, we came across traces of Thomas Müntzer, who as a priest was initially a committed supporter and admirer of Martin Luther.

Religious Feasts and The Koran

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Religious Feasts and The Koran

The end of the fasting month Ramadan (Sugar Holiday) is a holiday comparable to the European Christmas with family visits, celebrations and presents. The date of this holiday always changes because the starting point for the next year will always be 10 - 11 days earlier than for the year before.

Christmas cribs - origin & different characters

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Christmas cribs - origin & different characters

In the meantime, we have seen Christmas markets in many countries and regions, they all have in common that the Christmas story about the messiahs Jesus occupies an important position at many stands.

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