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Diplomatic Profession
Hierarchical Display of Diplomatic profession International Relations > International affairs > International affairs > Diplomatic relations > Diplomatic representation Diplomatic profession Concept of Diplomatic profession See the dictionary definition of Diplomatic profession. […]
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Internal Law of Religions
Hierarchical Display of Internal law of religions Law > Sources and branches of the law > Legal science Internal law of religions Concept of Internal law of religions See the dictionary definition of Internal law of religions. Characteristics of Internal law of religions [rtbs […]
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Public Financing
Public Financing in Election Law Sums of money provided by the state to parties or candidates running in an election to cover costs incurred by their participation, in particular during the election campaign. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation
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Public Financing
Public Financing in Election Law Sums of money provided by the state to parties or candidates running in an election to cover costs incurred by their participation, in particular during the election campaign. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation
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GREEK AND ROMAN RELIGIONS
GREEK AND ROMAN RELIGIONS The religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Greeks and Romans have not attracted social scientific investigation to the extent accorded either the major world faiths or the religions of band and tribal peoples. Notwithstanding that one would be hard-pressed to find a living devotee of Zeus or Athena, Janus or…
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VIOLENCE
VIOLENCE The (usually intentional) use of harmful force; studies involving religion include examinations of international religious violence (e.g., Indian and Pakistani tensions), violence between groups and society (e.g., the Sikh nationalist movement), violence among groups (e.g., Protestants versus Catholics in Northern Ireland), violence among members (e.g., members’ murders of other Jonestown followers), and violence against…
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TAOISM
TAOISM Religious and philosophical tradition of China founded on the philosophy of mystic Lao Tzu (or Tze), a contemporary of Confucius (although some doubt exists regarding his historicity, the name simply meaning Old One or Old Master). A central concept of Taoism is the Tao , or the Way, which involves a state of acceptance…
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Heresy
Note: see also heresy in the European legal Encyclopedia. Heresy, the English equivalent of the Greek word ??????? which is used in the Septuagint for “free choice,” in later classical literature for a philosophical school or sect as “chosen” by those who belong […]
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Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History
Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History Details of the Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History Volumes: 6-Volume Set Editor in Chief: Stanley N. Katz Publisher: Oxford University Press Date: 17 April 2009 Pages: 3072 Pages ISBN: 9780195134056 Description of the Encyclopedia The Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History covers legal history from ancient to modern…
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Moral Values
Moral Values Moral Values Definition Moral Values may be defined as beliefs about right and wrong, which have an imput in legal rules. Meanings For information on: basic rules of right and wrong, based on human nature, see Natural Law principles and standards of conduct, including both Christian and secular philosophical views, see Ethics central…
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Encyclopedia of Antislavery and Abolition
Encyclopedia of Antislavery and Abolition Title: Encyclopedia of Antislavery and Abolition Encyclopedia of Antislavery and Abolition List of Entries Abolitionist Women Adams, John Quincy (1767- 1848) Africa, Antislavery in Africa, Emancipation in Africa Squadron African American Communities Allen, Richard (1760-1831) Ambar, Malik (c. 1550-1626) American and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society (AFASS) American Anti-Slavery Society (AASS) American…