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Islam and its belief system: An overview

Islam is a monotheistic religion that originated in the 7th century CE in the Arabian Peninsula and spread across Africa. Its teachings are based on the revelations received by its founder, Prophet …
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Rastafari movement

The Rastafari movement emerged in 1930s Jamaica as an anti-colonial religious movement deeply rooted in the philosophies of the Back to Africa movement led by Marcus Garvey. The Rastafari movement …
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Understanding Atheism: Differences between atheists and agnostics

Atheism can be a sensitive and controversial topic as it relates to an individual’s belief system and, at times, cultural identities. This article aims to shed light on the concept of atheism, …
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What it means to be an agnostic

When exploring personal beliefs and worldviews, a question often arises regarding what it means to be agnostic. Agnosticism is a topic that can be both intriguing and complex. This article aims to …
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The birth of Christianity: The emergence and spread of a new religion

The birth of Christianity can be traced back to the first century AD when Jesus Christ was said to be teaching and preaching in ancient Palestine. This new religion emerged in a time and place where …
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On this day in 1831 On 27 December 1831, the Christmas Rebellion instigated by Samuel Sharpe began at the Kensington Estate in St James, Jamaica.
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On this day in 1822 French chemist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur was born.

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