Buddhism is founded by Siddhārtha Gautama, whose name means ‘wish fulfilled’. After he gained enlightenment, he was called the Buddha, or tathāgata (in the Buddhist scripture). We talked to Chuan Ze Jun from the Buddhism society about the essentials of the Buddhist faith. Buddhism seeks to explain and end suffering...
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Catholicism is a branch of Christianity in the Roman Catholic tradition which seeks to emphasise certain particular beliefs. The role of communion is particularly important, and Catholics, unlike Evangelicals, believe that the Pope is god represented on earth. Some elements of the Catholic Church emphasise the role of Mary, mother...
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Hinduism is often described as the world’s most ancient and sprawling religion. Its scriptures and teachings are voluminous and wide-ranging, addressing everything from science and history to philosophy, art and spirituality. Comparatively speaking, the Hindu teachings are uniquely inclusive rather than exclusive. Hinduism can be described as a collection of...
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Jews follow the Kaskrut Laws, which are not simply to do with diet, but are the laws that set Jews apart from non-Jews. They observe the Sabbath as the day of rest from Friday sunset to Saturday sunset. Jews observe around 16 festivals throughout the year which aim to celebrate...
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Sikhs believe in one God, tolerance of all faiths and equality. A Sikh dedicates their life to honest hard work, praying to God and giving to charity, a way of life for Sikhs since the religion emerged 500 years ago under the guidance of Guru Nanak. Sikhs follow their holy...
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Islam is built upon the five pillars of faith, which are: Tauhid -oneness of God, Salah – praying 5 times a day, fasting during Ramadan, Hajj – Pilgrimage to Meccaa, and Zakat – Charity from earned wealth. We talked to President Muhammad Ahmad Qadri about Islam and its association with...
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People may question why an Atheist society is necessary at all; after all, if you don’t believe in the existence of God, what is there left to discuss? We talked to a few members of Warwick Atheists, who pointed out that individual beliefs have a significant impact on communities, and...
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Christianity teaches the supremacy of one God in the form of the Father, the Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Christians believe that God created humans in an amazing way and in a unique and amazing relationship with Him. The fall of man means that all humans are sinful,...
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Tara Lawrence talks religious symbols and their emergence in fashion
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Lifestyle comments on the depiction of Islam as associated with terrorism in a post 9/11 world
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Week five saw Amnesty’s Protect the Human Week designed to raise awareness of human rights issues around the globe
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New enforcement has been drafted in to help keep crime and theft levels low in the Earlsdon area of Coventry
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The _Boar_ spoke to several experts and politicians about their take on the issues surrounding the next election
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