Monday, January 7, 2019

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There are four basic Vedic texts in use by Hindus. The first one is Rigveda which is one of the oldest texts in the Veda. It contains 1,028 hymns and is structured on clear principles. It contains a small book in the beginning that recognizes Agni, Indra, Somi, and other gods. It also contains many questions about the universe and gods. The second one is Yajurveda which contains 1,875 verses. It is mainly composed of verses about worship rituals. The third is Samaveda which contains 1,549 verses. It is the "Veda of Chants" and contains melodies and chants either in symbolic or numerical form. The melodies are the worlds most ancient surviving ones. The fourth is Athavaveda which contains 730 hymns and the text is about a "popular religion". It contains information on magic and daily rituals for initation Into learning marriage and funerals.

Martin Luther objected to indulgences because He witnessed people giving money to the church because it would "reduce their punishment". It was clear to him that this was wrong and the church just wanted to get money from it. My research led me to believe that the Catholic Church was not being very Christian like when they did this because it was agenst what Jesus wanted.

The Haji is the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca that takes place in the last month of the year. It is expected of all Muslims to go on the pilgrimage at least once in their lifetime.

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