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Jainism is one of the oldest religions and originated in 7 BCE to 5 CE. Although it shares many similarities to Hinduism and Buddhism, it is important to acknowledge it as its independent religion, not a sect of these two larger religions. Jainism derives from the Sanskrit word "ji" meaning to "conquer." It refers to the monks and the belief that they must conquer any bodily functions and desires. Those who have reached enlightenment are called "jinas" which directly translates to "conqueror."…

Chapter 1 : Old Pervert, Young Thief The sky was dark and filled with stars the moon stood above all with radiant rays of white light shining throughout the land. The sounds of a fire could be heard in a small dark cave on the mountain side within this cave there was a teenage boy currently eating a small piece of chicken which he cooked on the bonfire within the cave moments ago. The boy had medium length black hair reaching his shoulders when one looked at him they would sense a calm aura…

which act similarly to the Torah and Gemara in Jewish tradition. In addition, different legal schools of thought were established, each with its own takes on Islamic jurisprudence. From 600-1400 CE, Sharia law splintered because each interpretive sect, also called a fiqh, of Islam used different methods to solve the problems created by the expansions of Islam: specifically, the leadership vacuum after the first expansion and the convert separation and socio-economic division from the second…

are quick to tell where they attend church because they take pride in it. Most of the church population finds themselves going to what church is famous within the community, to a family church, or to what church fits their personality. A religious sect usually correlates to someone’s secular life in some way. Religious denomination is weakly related to both types of educational goals and seems to have no real influence on occupational goals. Denominations are the strongest predictor of the…

a unique meld. The last was about Nara Buddhism, which was made up of of six sects and how these six sects were used a as a tool of state ideology, Nara Buddhism arrived in Japan around 670’s via Korea and later China, and spread quickly thereafter under the approval of Shomu’s court, who was one of the first…

Initially, when Islam started, there were no sects among the Muslims. To understand the uncertain character of sectarianism in Islam, there is a need to highlight the fact that as a religion Islam is complete, and there is no need for the sects in Islam, nor was there a need centuries ago. However, some Muslims who have divided beliefs, have created sects, and have promoted sectarianism— to make groups for their political and personal agendas. All…

world. According the Colombian Defense Minister in 2016, the FARC could be receiving as much as $3.5 billion, through drug trade alone (Renwick, 2016, sect 4). Supporting Mexican Cartels against local law enforcement afford them a direct border with the United States, keeping them as one of the top exporters of cocaine to the US (Walser, 2008, sect 1). Receiving such a massive amount of money to conduct such relatively low cost attacks that are common with guerrilla-type warfare allow this…

The social and political structure of an era greatly influences the arts and cultural products of the time. The relationship a government has with the governed, its interactions with neighboring states and people, as well as the social and economic values of the time, shapes and molds the way the people in that area artistically express themselves. This holds true for the artistic products of ancient Japan, specifically from the Kofun period to the end of the Muromachi period, spanning from…

In short, the sect-church cycle refers to the change in religious beliefs or religions in general over time. Churches generally contain less tension in their groups than sects do. New religious groups pop up here and there all the time. If they are successful in attracting a following, they generally transform into full on churches. In doing this, they move from being more of a high-tension group to a lower tension one as they become a bit more widely accepted. In doing this, they become more…

Is that legal correct when Lucy want to get more profit share based on her working hours? Partners can agree as to how profit and losses will be share in a Partnership Agreement (PARTNERSHIP ACT 1891 - SECT 24, 2017). If partners did not have a deal how they share profit or loss, they should be shared in equal. The Partnership Agreement between Andy and Lucy does not include this deal. As a result, the profit must be share equally. Besides, if Lucy want…