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    First Teachings

    Is there a term that refers to the 'first teachings' of different religions? For example, Christianity's God and his son Jesus who died for sins of man... or the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism. Thanks
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    "I am a Buddhist"

    What are the meanings which can come from the declaration, "I am a Buddhist"? EDIT: Consider what it mean to you when you say or you hear someone say this. Is it counter to Buddhist practice to make that statement?
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    Sufist 'Fana'

    Sufist Fana is a term that denotes the annihilation of the self. Upon achieving fana a state of baqaa,which means to reside within Allah, is reached. The dissolution of the self is an interesting concept and has similar parallels in other religions. My question has to do with the self that...
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    Sufist 'Fana' and Buddhist 'Anatta'

    Sufist Fana and Buddhist Anatta are two similar concepts in which the practitioner of either religion seeks to undergo a process of realizing the delusion of self and its eradication. Fana means 'annihilation' in the sense of completely eradicating the self and realizing a oneness with Allah...
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    Which Old Testament book

    I'm currently tasked with reading one book from the Old Testament and writing about it. With the amount of time I have available it is unlikely I can read the entire Old Testament to choose a preferred book, so I'm indecisive about which book to choose. I appreciate your suggestions...
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    The Religious Studies Undergraduate

    What recommendations are there for the undergraduate in religion that would like to use the degree? After a couple of years spending government funds on college classes I have opted to pursue a BA in religious studies. Thank you, America. I enjoy the subject and I would like to go into...
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    Hello Community!

    It's nice to have joined the community. I've officially posted my first post prior to this address. Woot!
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